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A Great List of Female Dog Names
...And How To Choose Just One!
Tired of scouring the internet for old and tired female dog names?
Exhausted with the endless searching?
Take the advice of Miss Dot... Have a good stretch! Yawn one last time like Brooklyn if you must and forge ahead!
The perfect name for your new puppy or barely used rescue dog is just below!
What Science Says About Choosing Dog Names
It's true that there's definitely an art to it, but naming a dog has also been the focus of several scientific studies.
Research indicates that dog names with one or two syllables are usually more easily learned and better at getting a dog's attention... But that isn't the only thing science has discovered.
Check out our Male Dog Names page to learn what else science says about naming your dog. Also discover where and how including certain vowel and consonant sounds in a pet's name could be more effective at getting the attention of your dog.
Without further ado, below are some of our favorite female dog names as well as suggestions sent to us by other readers. Enjoy!
OUR TOP 20 FAVORITE FEMALE DOG NAMES
1. Muffin
2. Holly
3. Pugly
4. Jewels
5. Paisley
6. Winky
7. Ginger
8. Abby
9. Porché
10. Tippi
11. Calamity
12. Joy
13. Bailey
14. Jilly
15. Moxy
16. Tulip
17. Tipper
18. Liberty
19. Stormy
20. Fabian
Foreign Words With Special Meanings Make Great UNIQUE Female Dog Names!
Some foreign words can roll off the tongue just right and end up
sounding like the perfect dog name! Most of these would be great as boy dog names,
too!
Abunai- "Dangerous" in Japanese
Akuma- "Demon" or "Devil" in Japanese
Athena- Ancient Greek Goddess
Amor- "Love" in Spanish
Argento- "Silver" in Italian
Armanno- "Soldier" in Italian
Avorio- "Ivory" in Italian
Baffi- "Bearded" in Italian
Baka- "Silly" in Japanese
Belladonna- "Beautiful lady" -Italian
Bruno- "brown-haired" Italian
Bisoux- "kiss" in French
Carina- "Cute" (feminine-Italian)
Chikara- "strength" or "power"- Japanese
Constantine- "Bold" in Italian
Cyrano- French dramatist with large nose
Elmo- "Loveable" in Italian
Fabrizio- "Craftsman" Italian
Jigoku- "Hell" in Japanese
Kanoa- "The Free One" Hawaiian
Kaimi- "The Seeker" Hawaiian
Kawaii- "Cute" in Japanese
Keona- "God's Gracious Gift" Hawaiian
Kokoro- "Heart" in Japanese
Kuro- "Black" in Japanese
Konnichiwa-
"Hello" in Japanese
(a cute word we like!)
Leisl- German name (The Sound of Music)
Leona- "Like a Lion" french
Loni- "Heavenly" Hawaiian
Lupo- "Wolf" in Italian
Mako- "Shark" Hawaiian Term
Matteo- "Gift of God" Italian
Nero- "Black" in Italian
Rosette- A "Rose" in french
Senshi- "Warrior" in Japanese
Sicily- An Island in Italy
Silvio- "Silver" in Italian
Suki- "Affection" or "Liking" in Japanese
Tempest- "Storm" or "Outburst"-French
Tito- "Giant" in Italian
Vedette- "Guardian" Italian
Yoshi- "Here I come" in Japanese
A
Abby
Alice
Ally
Anchovy
Angel
Angie
Annie
Apple
Ashes
Asia
Athena
August
Audrey
B
Babs
Bailey
Bambi
Bee
Bella
Belle
Bessie
Besty
Betsy
Bitsy
Brandy
Brendyl
Bridget
Brio
Brittney
Brooklyn
Brownie
Buffy
Buttons
C
Calamity
Cali
Calypso
Carly
Cassidy
Charisma
Charlie
Cheeto
Chelsea
China
Chipper
Chopper
Cleo
Chloe
Clover
Cinder
Cookie
Courage
Crystal
Cupcake
D
Dahlia
Daisy
Dallas
Darla
Darlin'
Dawn
Desi
Diesel
Diva
Dodge
Dollar
Doris
Dorito
Dot
Dotty
Ducky
Dutchess
E
Ebony
Ellie
Elsie
Elvira
Emmy
Emmery
Enya
Evey
F
Fabian
Farrah
Fawn
Fiona
Flossy
Flower
Fluffy
Fergy
Ford
Foxy
Franky
Frito
G
Garnett
Gabby
Gatsby
Geisha
Gerty
Gildy
Giselle
Ginger
Gidget
Glitzy
Grace
Gracie
Godiva
Gunner
Gypsy
H
Haiden
Happy
Harmony
Harper
Haley
Heidi
Harley
Hazel
Hershey
Holly
Honey
Horatio
I
Icis
India
Indigo
Indy
Iris
Isabelle
Ivy
Izzy
J
Jaiden
Jasper
Jazzy
Jemima
Jesse
Jewels
Jilly
Josie
Jovi
Joy
Juliet
Julie
Juney
Juniper
K
Kahlua
Kasey
Keira
Kelly
Kelsey
Kiki
Killer
Kippi
Koko
L
Lacey
Lady
Lana
Lark
Layla
Leisl
Lexus
Lola
Loki
Libby
Liberty
London
Lotus
Luca
Lucy
Lushy
M
Mabel
Macey
Maddie
Maggie
Matilda
Meeko
Miley
Mimi
Minnie
Mishka
Mitzi
Moxy
Muffin
Muffy
N
Natalie
Nano
Naomi
Natasha
Nestle
Neve
Nikki
Nipp
Nitza
O
Obedia
Octavia
Olive
Olivia
Opal
Ophelia
Oprah
Ouija
P
Paisley
Paris
Peanut
Pebbles
Penny
Pepper
Pepsi
Pippi
Polly
Pookie
Porché
Posey
Pretzel
Prism
Pugly
Q
Quatro
Queeny
Quigly
Quimby
R
Rachael
Raimey
Rainy
Reese
Renesme
Rigby
Riley
Ridley
Ripple
Rosey
Ruby
S
Saaki
Sadie
Sally
Sam
Sassy
Selma
Sentry
Shana
Shiloh
Shot-gun
Skye
Sienna
Siri
Sissy
Slayer
Stella
Stormy
Spirit
Spunky
Sweety
T
Tabby
Talley
Taco
Tag
Tango
Tara
Tex
Tickey
Tiki
Tinker
Tippi
Trumper
Trooper
Tulip
Twiggy
U
Uma
Una
Uno
Ursula
V
Valerie
Vamp
Vanna
Velma
Venus
Vera
Vivian
Voodoo
W
Waddles
Waffles
Weasel
Wendy
Windy
Winky
Wizzer
Whitey
Whistler
Whitley
Whitney
Wilma
Winter
Wookie
Y
Yancy
Yappy
Yoko
Yoshie
YoYo
Yvonna
Z
Zara
Zippy
Zoey
Zofi
Zoomer
Zoomey
Zsa Zsa
Zulu
ZuZu
Can You Rename a Dog?
Maybe your dog already has a name... Or maybe you just no longer like the name you gave her (we don't judge). In either case, a dog can learn a new name within a few times of being called by it. She may be confused for a day or two, but she'll catch on quicker than you might think.
Renaming a rescue dog is customary. I'm pretty certain that dogs hold no sentimental value to their names. I've rescued dogs and kept their name if it was fitting and I've also changed their names when I thought it was appropriate.
When I brought Joy home, her name was Bella (that's Joy in the photo below). That name didn't suit her in my opinion, so I changed it. She started responding to Joy on her very first day in our home. Every now and then, I'll call her Bella, just to see if she responds... nope.
By the way, if you're checking out female dog names while still looking for the perfect dog for you, did you know most rescue dogs are already housebroken, out of their chewing phase... and even an old dog can learn a new name ♥
Click here to see all the other benefits of choosing rescue!
Me and my dog, Joy. This is her practicing the shake command. One of several that she knows. A well trained dog is a happy dog. You can tell by her smile :)Training Your Dog To Learn Her Name And Come When Called
Now that you've found the perfect female dog name, don't forget training is a very important part of the bond you share with your dog.
Training your dog simple commands, like coming when she's called isn't automatic just because she knows her name. If you want your dog to do this consistently, it begins with simple commands which are easy to teach and easy to learn.
A well trained dog is a happy dog!
Learn more about me, my art, the mission of this site and Rescue Dogs Are Better here.
We also welcome you to contact us if you have any questions about anything you saw or read on this site.
Have a Great Female Dog Name and You Don't See it Above...?
Want to submit a name for addition to this page??? We'd love to hear it!
Use the contact link just below or drop it in the comments!
Still Stumped?
Consider a contradictory or reverse name.
Name a white dog Ebony... or a giant rottweiler Pookie... or a tiny chihuahua Slayer!
That'll get ya noticed at the dog park!
What color will she be? What is a personality trait that you expect your new dog will have based on her breed?
Now, just for fun, what is the opposite of that? For instance, 'Pookie'
might be a fun name to give a rottweiler. The same as naming a
docile poodle 'Slayer' or a white dog 'Ebony' might be a great conversation starter at the dog park.
What does getting this dog mean to you? Does it mean that you'll
finally have a walking partner (Waddles), a new road trip companion? How about Rider or Shot-gun?
See hundreds of unisex names on our male dog names page!
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