Congrats on winning life. If you’re here, that most likely means you’ve become a new puppy parent, and that’s worthy of all the celebration. While I’m sure you’re doing quite a bit to get your baby acquainted with their new home, stop everything for just a moment. If they’re still nameless, all the rest of your efforts are kaput! (But still, like, take them to get their shots and all that jazz, please.) Naming is of the utmost importance and requires some serious deliberation! Don’t fret though—we’re here to assist.
Are you aware there are dog name trend cycles? Yes, just like handbags and TV show hype, some names kinda just fade into the background (my apologies, Bingo…). Allow me to break down what’s hot right now. According to a poll by If you simply can’t decide what to name your newest addition, no worries! We’ve searched high and low for not only the popular picks but also a ton of other name categories for your fur friend. Does your dog give off a wise “been on this earth before” energy? Try a superhuman-like name (do I hear Ben or Grace?). Is she a surefire diva? The celeb category is for you. There is nothing funnier than a dog named Doja Cat, IMO. Check out all the best dog names we’ve rounded up—you’re def going to find the perfect fit for your bb pup.
For the punny pups
- Jimmy Chew
- Arf Vader
- Bark Obama
- Chew Barka
- 50 Scent
- Bark Ruffalo
- Bilbo Waggins
- Mary Puppins
- Sarah Jessica Barker
- L. L. Drool J
For the badass good boys
- Aries
- Beast
- Blaze
- Bruiser
- Cash
- Diesel
- Hercules
- Savage
- Spike
- Storm
For the très chic, fancy-pants pup
- Bling
- Bentley
- Bergdorf
- Bloomie
- Celine
- Chanel
- Dolce
- Prada
- Pucci
- Ritzy
For the doge that loves to eat
- Bagel
- Basil
- Chipotle
- Coconut
- Mini Wheat
- Miso
- Mango
- Noodle
- Nugget
- Peanut
For dog moms who majored in art history
- Basquiat
- Claude
- Diego
- Frida
- Matisse
- Michelangelo
- Monet
- Pablo
- Van Gogh
- Warhol
For the Disney+-addicted dog mama
- Simba
- Buzz
- Chewbacca or Chewie
- Freckles
- Genie
- Lilo
- Mickey
- Mushu
- Nala
- Tinkerbell
For dog moms with cottagecore aesthetic
- Lilac
- Buttercup
- Clover
- Fleur
- Honeysuckle
- Ivy
- Lilith
- Periwinkle
- Petunia
- Sage
For pet parents who like books
- Bloom
- Bronte
- Edmund
- Eloise
- Fitzgerald
- Gatsby
- Hemingway
- Poet
- Potter
- Romeo and Juliet (for a pair of pups)
For the doggo with an oddly human face
- Arthur
- Ben
- Cody
- Darcy
- Flynn
- Josie
- Lucy
- Max
- Phoebe
- Sawyer
For the goodest rescue rock star
- Doja Cat
- Bowie
- Cardi
- Elton
- Elvis
- Gaga
- Jagger
- Legend
- Madonna
- RiRi
For the basic classic
- Beethoven
- Birdie
- Buddy
- Duke
- Goose
- Lady
- Lassie
- Marley
- Milo
- Scooby
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