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100+ Most Popular Dog Names For Male and Female Dogs in 2023

By Familywave Team Published on Jun 06, 2024

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Naming your dogs is a tough decision to make. A dog's name is the cue for commands and requests. It also helps them succeed in training.

Here we have made a list of different types of dog names based on their gender.

Cute Male Dogs Names

Most popular dogs names for males include Max, Buddy, and Charlie. The aforementioned names are timeless and adorable monikers for dogs.

Names are known to have emotional and sentimental value which also helps to create a positive when you say it. So, naming your fur baby a beautiful and positive name is a must to create a bond.

Here are some of the cute monikers for boy dogs.

  1. Bumper
  2. Buzz
  3. Beau
  4. Bear
  5. Boots
  6. Buttons
  7. Casper
  8. Cotton
    Labrador Retriever puppies surrounded by beautiful orange flowers
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  9. Curly
  10. Doodle
  11. Fluffy
  12. Mickey
  13. Scooby
  14. Teddy
  15. Mickey
  16. Otis
  17. Goofy
  18. Pluto
  19. Olaf
  20. Timon
  21. Pumbaa
  22. Thunderbolt
  23. Comet
  24. Crest
  25. Wishbone

Pembrose Welsh Corgi makes a happy face as it gets ready for the treats
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Classic Male Dogs Names

  1. Max
  2. Cooper
  3. Charlie
  4. Duke
  5. Tucker
  6. Leo
  7. Bentley
  8. Jack
  9. Milo
  10. Simba
  11. Zeus
  12. Hank
    Dachshund makes and a cute face as it sits on the ground.
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  13. Oscar
  14. Marley
  15. Toby
  16. Mufasa
  17. Bolt
  18. Domino
  19. Buck
  20. Blaze
  21. Shadow
  22. Buzz
  23. Woody
    Saluki flaunts its long hair as it stands with its head held high
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  24. Bruno
  25. Waldo
  26. Cobalt
  27. Kingston
  28. Edison
  29. Rue
  30. Magnum

Human Names For Male Dogs

  1. Dexter
  2. Simon
  3. Mike
  4. Oscar
  5. Finn
  6. Cedric
  7. Dwight
  8. Hugo
    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever looks adorable as it flaunts its brown fur
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  9. Winston
  10. Reese
  11. Sheldon
  12. Mario
  13. Archer
  14. Beckham
  15. Hyde
  16. Maxwell
  17. Bartley
  18. Alferd
    Doberman shaowcase angry expression and looks ready to attack the intruder
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  19. Augustus
  20. Hamilton
  21. Preston
  22. Franklin
  23. Gilbert
  24. Jake
  25. Spencer

Food Names For Boy Dogs

  1. Basil
  2. Brisket
  3. Gumbo
  4. Pringles
  5. Butters
  6. Oreo
    Three Aspin puppies looks cute as they relax on the gound
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  7. Nacho
  8. Peanut
  9. Waffles
  10. Taco
  11. Chip
  12. Nugget
  13. Mochi
  14. Pepper
  15. Bean
  16. Bourbon
  17. Whiskey
  18. Fudge
    Golden Retriever looks adorable as it holds a flower
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  19. Oatmeal
  20. Pop Tart
  21. Gummy Bear
  22. Hershey
  23. Skittles
  24. Gin
  25. Churro
  26. Cookie

Celebrity Inspired Names For Boy Dogs

  1. Freddie (frontman of the band Queen)
  2. Elton (Elton John)
  3. Bono (frontman of the band U2)
  4. Cruise (Tom Cruise)
  5. Brad (Brad Pitt)
  6. Jagger (frontman of The Rolling Stones  Mick Jagger)
  7. Dean (James Dean)
  8. Sting (singer-songwriter of the same name)

Cute Female Dogs Names

Most popular female dog names include Bella, Luna, Daisy, and more. A cute and charming name can influence how others perceive your dog.

A sweet moniker can encourage friendly interactions in public places. While choosing a name for your pet you must consider the dog's personality, unique qualities, and physical traits.

Here are some of the adorable names for your girl dogs.

  1. Buffy
  2. Clover
  3. Cassie
  4. Fifi
  5. Dori
  6. Flower
  7. Bonnie
  8. Cleo
  9. Clover
  10. Goldie
    Bernedoodle showcases a happy expression as she strolls in the park
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  11. Maddie
  12. Heidi
  13. Pebbles
  14. Sassy
  15. Sugar
  16. Wiggles
  17. Rose
  18. Ada
  19. Princess
  20. Pippa
  21. Winnie
  22. Ginger

Classic Girl Dog Monikers

  1. Luna
  2. Lucy
  3. Bella
  4. Daisy
  5. Zoe
  6. Coco
  7. Bailey
  8. Nala
  9. Rosie
  10. Poppy
    Grey colored Pitbull relaxes near the pavement surrounded by greenery
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  11. Lady
  12. Dixie
  13. Minnie
  14. Hazel
  15. Nova
  16. Petunia
  17. Phoenix
  18. Storm
  19. Zelda
  20. Willow
  21. Pearl
  22. Mimi
  23. Meadow
  24. Phyllis
  25. River
    Miniature Poodle enjoys its time playing in the field
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  26. Quinn
  27. Mabel
  28. Magnolia
  29. Bea
  30. Autumn
  31. Blanch
  32. Deloris
  33. Cleopatra
  34. Artemis
  35. Valkyrie
  36. Venus

Human Monikar For Girl Dogs

  1. Audrey
  2. Harper
  3. Maddie
  4. Maya
  5. Meg
  6. Mia
  7. Nikki
  8. Sadie
  9. Penelope
  10. Stella
  11. Lily
    Shiba Inu relaxes on a yellow armchair
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  12. Penny
  13. Ruby
  14. Ellie
  15. Abby
  16. Riley
  17. Josi
  18. Gogi
  19. Amber
  20. Annie
  21. Blair
  22. Betty
  23. Hana
  24. Izzy
  25. Irene
  26. Iris
  27. Keira
  28. Georgia
  29. Dorothy
  30. Layla

Food Names For Girl Dogs

  1. Butterscotch
  2. Caramel
  3. Cinnamon
  4. Cocoa
  5. Cupcake
  6. Latte
  7. Marshmallow
  8. Muffin 
  9. Mocha
  10. Nutella
  11. Peaches
    Brown fur Pomeranian puppy on concrete floor
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  12. Pumpkins
  13. Snickerdoodle
  14. Toffee
  15. Rosemary
  16. Peanut
  17. Pudding
  18. Twinkie
  19. Tofu
  20. Berry
  21. Kiwi
  22. Raisin
  23. Honey
  24. Parsley

Celebrity Inspired Names For Girl Dogs

  1. Oprah (media personality Oprah Winfrey)
  2. Diana (late Princess Diana of Wales)
  3. Madonna (singer of the same name)
  4. Bette (actress Bette Davis)
  5. Yoko (artist Yoko Ono)
  6. Serena (tennis player Serena Williams)
  7. Gisele (supermodel Gisele Bundchen)
  8. Meryl (actress Meryl Streep)

Famous Dogs In The History

The adorable fur creatures have been famous for appearing in television shows, and movies or providing their services to save lives. Some have also helped in scientific discoveries.

We all have heard about the famous dog Hachiko, known for his remarkable loyalty to his owner. A film titled Hachi: A Dog's Tale was released in 2009 in his remembrance.

Many dog owners have named their fur babies Hachiko, as they were touched by his actions. You can also name your adorable creatures after some of the famous dogs in history.

Statue of Hachiko located in Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan
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  • Rin Tin Tin - German Shephard who starred nearly in 30 films
  • Toto - Carin Terrier from the movie The Wizard of Oz
  • Lassie - Rough Collie who appeared in the film Lassie Come Home
  • Balto - Siberian Husky, known to deliver medical serum for health crises
  • Bobbie the Wonder Dog - Collie-Shephard mix who crossed 2500 miles during winter to be with his owner
  • Takr - German Shephard who located those trapped or deceased under Ground Zero
  • Jofi - Chow Chow, known for being Sigmund Freud's dog
  • Sinbad - Enlisted in the United States Coast Guard
  • Lex - German Shephard who survived a fatal rocket attack for his owner