If you’re welcoming a new dog into your family, it’s time to choose the perfect name. Choosing a name is a special part of adopting a pet. It’s a magical feeling to teach your new pet their name for the first time. And remember this is the name your neighbors will hear you calling out on those late nights and early mornings.
Consider the size and appearance of your new puppy when choosing a name that fits them. Finding a name that suits your pets unique energy is important. In this post, we have gathered up the best female dog names in many different categories.
Most Popular Girl Dog Names
These are current popular names for a female pet. Depending on if you like to keep things classic and traditional or stray away from the norm, you may use this list differently. Statistically, most dog owners name their pet names that are popular human names. It’s up to you whether you prefer a human name or a more unconventional name. We’ll share many options for both!
- Honey
- Roxie
- Lucy
- Bailey
- Rosie
- Sadie
- Pepper
- Scout
- Birdie
- Daisy
- Willow
- Maple
- Mia
- Stella
- Izzy
- Pearl
- Lady
- Gigi
- Iris
- Ivy
- Ruby
- Princess
- Gracie
- Scout
- Coco
- Penny
- Maggie
- Chloe
- Nova
- Molly
- Ellie
- Lola
Unique Girl Dog Names
Try this list if you’re looking for a more unusual and less common dog name. This is a list of unique names for a female dog.
- Olive
- Twilight
- Kona
- Bess
- Boston
- Kola
- Ember
- Gidget
- Charlie
- Juliette
- Raine
- Khloe
- Shady
- Rori
- Margie
- Marlo
- Nakita
- Quinta
- Ray
- Rye
- Sakari
- Zayda
- Wiggles
Cute Girl Dog Names
If you’re drawn to names that radiate joy and sunshine, this is the list for you. These names are positive, cheerful and cute. Just try to read this list without smiling.
- Poppy
- Junebug
- Angel
- Bleu
- Bam-Bam
- Bambi
- Queenie
- Bear
- Birdie
- Moxie
- Nessie
- Roxy
- Ellie
- Bubbles
- Bunny
- Winnie
- Buttercup
- Clover
- Evie
- Goldie
- Josie
- Kiki
- Lottie
- Precious
- Sweetie
Cool Dog Names
Looking for a chic dog name? These names are a bit more edgy and serious (but still in a cute wittle puppy sort of way). These names are very cool.
- Fern
- Shadow
- Margot
- Star
- Storm
- Violet
- Winter
- Midnight
- Darcy
- Akira
- Betty
- Brooklyn
- Diamond
- Buffy
- Billie
- Chanel
- Gypsy
- Indie
- Juno
- Kali
- Lyla
- Maeve
- Opal
- Nola
- Grey
- Rue
- Sage
- Artemis
- Skylar
- Foxy
Dog Names Inspired by Food
I’m unapologetically obsessed with this next category. Dog names inspired by food are charming, full of personality and don’t take themselves too seriously. These food-inspired names are so much fun.
- Cookie
- Waffles
- Biscuit
- Pickles
- Noodle
- Sprinkles
- Raspberry
- Cupcake
- Mochi
- Ginger
- Cheesecake
- Fruitcake
- Angel Cake
- Marshmallow
- Cherry
- Mocha
- Moonpie
- Pumpkin
- Apple
- Bean
- Brownie
- Butterscotch
- Candy
- Cocoa
- Lemon
- Mango
- Roux
- Muffin
- Nori
- Nugget
- Nutella
- Oreo
- Basil
- Clementine
- Coconut
- Pancakes
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Tootsie
Dog Names Inspired by Pop Culture
Our favorite dog names inspired by books, movies, TV shows and pop culture icons. These are our favorite homage dog names along with the inspiration for each one.
- Wednesday – After The Addams Family
- Buttercup – Inspired by The Princess Bride
- Eleven – Inspired by Stranger Things
- Nala – Inspired by The Lion King
- Leia – Inspired by Star Wars
- Minnie – Inspired by Disney
- Bella – Inspired by Twilight
- Dolly – Inspired by Dolly Parton
- Skye – Inspired by Paw Patrol
- Liberty – Inspired by Paw Patrol
- Elsa – Inspired by Frozen
- Ariel – Inspired by The Little Mermaid
- Belle – Inspired by Beauty and the Beast
- Tiana – Inspired by Princess and the Frog
- Jasmine – Inspired by Aladdin
- June – Inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale
- Emma – Inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma
- Fiona – Inspired by Shrek
- Khaleesi – Inspired by Game of Thrones
- Arya – Inspired by Game of Thrones
- Holly – Inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Matilda – Inspired by Roald Dahl’s Matilda
- Tinkerbell – Inspired by Peter Pan
- Nana – Inspired by Peter Pan
- Beatrix – Inspired by Kill Bill
- Zelda – Inspired by The Legend of Zelda video game
- Arwen – Inspired by The Lord of the Rings
- Aurora – Inspired by Sleeping Beauty
- Perdita – Inspired by 101 Dalmatians
- Toto – Inspired by The Wizard of Oz
- Baby – Inspired by Dirty Dancing
- Bridget – Inspired by Bridget Jones’s Diary
- Eloise – Inspired by Eloise
- Lilo – Inspired by Lilo and Stitch
- Ginny – Inspired by Harry Potter
- Hermione – Inspired by Harry Potter
- Marley – Inspired by Marley & Me
- Alice – Inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- Lizzie – Inspired by Lizzie McGuire
- Shuri – Inspired by Black Panther
- Katniss – Inspired by The Hunger Games
Historical Figure Dog Names
Name your dog after one of your personal heroes. Choose an important icon from history or your field of interest to name your pet after.
- Cleopatra – After the famous Egyptian queen.
- Antoinette – After Marie Antoinette, queen of France.
- Joan – Inspired by Joan of Arc, the French heroine.
- Rosa – For Rosa Parks, a symbol of the civil rights movement.
- Marie – After Marie Curie, the pioneering physicist.
- Amelia – Named for Amelia Earhart, the aviation pioneer.
- Frida – In honor of Frida Kahlo, the renowned artist.
- Harriet – After Harriet Tubman, an American abolitionist.
- Eleanor – For Eleanor Roosevelt, a former First Lady and human rights activist.
- Ada – Named after Ada Lovelace, a mathematician and writer.
- Florence – For Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing.
- Indira – After Indira Gandhi, the first female Prime Minister of India.
- Boudica – Named for the British Celtic warrior queen.
- Hypatia – After Hypatia, the ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher.
- Sappho – For Sappho, the famous Greek poet.
- Victoria – Named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
- Emmeline – In honor of Emmeline Pankhurst, a British political activist.
- Golda – After Golda Meir, the former Prime Minister of Israel.
- Sojourner – For Sojourner Truth, an American abolitionist and women’s rights activist.
- Coco – For Coco Chanel, the French fashion designer.
Foreign Language Dog Names
Foreign language names are both beautiful sounding and have wonderful meanings. I named my pug Suki, which has a Japanese origin and means “beloved.” Here are some options for foreign language names you may not have considered.
- Akira – Japanese for bright or clear.
- Bijou – French for jewel
- Cielo – Spanish for sky
- Dante – Italian for enduring or steadfast
- Freya – Norse origin. Named after the goddess of love and beauty.
- Gita – Hindi for song or melody
- Inka – Quechua origin. Referring to the Inca empire or people.
- Jari – Finnish for “Helmeted warrior.”
- Kala – Hawaiian for princess
- Luna – Latin for moon
- Milo – Slavic for merciful or gracious
- Nala – African origin. Swahili for first drink of water.
- Ozzy – Hebrew for strength
- Pavel – Czech for small or humble
- Quilla – Quechua origin. Moon in the Andean indigenous language.
- Rafiki – Swahili for friend
- Soren – Danish for stern
- Tala – Filipino for star
- Veda – Sanskrit for knowledge or wisdom
- Xia – Chinese for glow of the sunrise or sunset
- Yara – Brazilian origin. Means butterfly or water lady in Spanish.
Funny Dog Names
There’s nothing better than a zany dog name! These names spark joy and will bring a smile to everyone who comes in contact with your pet. Here’s our list of funny dog names for females.
- Pup Tart
- Wiggles
- Virginia Wolf
- Queen Elizabark
- Empress Wagglebottom
- Snoop Doggette
- Snickerdoodle
- J.K. Growling
- Katy Pawry
- Jellybean
- Chewy
- Vera Fang
- Butters
- Snugglepuff
- Kitty
- Sushi
- Doodlebug
Dog Names organized from A to Z
If you still haven’t found the perfect name for your female dog, try this list organized from A to Z!
- Athena
- Abbie
- Allie
- Angelica
- Aspen
- Autumn
- Bessie
- Brandi
- Blossom
- Betsy
- Cece
- Charlotte
- Cinnamon
- Delilah
- Dixie
- Dot
- Eden
- Emiko
- Ever
- East
- Fifi
- Faye
- Freckles
- Georgia
- Golden
- Gypsy
- Gemma
- Heidi
- Hattie
- Hope
- Iggy
- Ivory
- Ink
- Jet
- Josie
- Jovie
- Koko
- Kiki
- Kiss
- Love
- Lucky
- Lulu
- Madeline
- Maisy
- Mimi
- Mabel
- Noelle
- Nan
- Novi
- Opal
- Olivia
- Oreo
- Ocean
- Piper
- Pebbles
- Peaches
- Quinny
- Quote
- Quanita
- Raisin
- Rovie
- Redd
- Scarlett
- Suki
- Tamara
- Trudy
- Tillie
- Uma
- Ursala
- Verity
- Vixen
- Willa
- Wynter
- Xella
- Xena
- Yoko
- Yolo
- Zuri
- Zadie
