The Top 400 Dog Names for Dogs and Puppies (2024)

Baer

There are lots of dogs named Bear, but you might want to give yours the German spelling.

Baby

Because your dog is your baby, obviously!

Baguette

The French love their bread, and this quintessentially French loaf is a good name for any dog.

Bailey

Names that end in in “y” sound friendly, which is how you feel toward your new pet.

Baize

Originally a girl’s name of French origin that means “dark brown,” but it could be a boy dog’s name, too.

Baloo

The big friendly bear from Disney's "The Jungle Book," and loyal friend to the boy Mowgli.

Balto

Based on a true story about a heroic Siberian Husky, “Balto” tells the story about a dog who went on to lead the sled that brought the diphtheria vaccine to Nome, Alaska.

Bambalina

An Italian name that means “little girl,” and you can shorten it to Bamba or Lina.

Bandit

A great name for a dog who loves to steal things!

Banjo

A two-syllable name that has a musical ring to it.

Bard

An Irish name meaning “poet” or “minstrel.”

Bardot

The last name of the famous French actress from the 1960s, Brigitte Bardot.

Baxter

This name originally meant "baker," so if you have a dog that loves sweet treats, go with this cute dog name!

Baya

The Spanish word for “berry.”

Bean

After the coffee bean, naturally.

Bear

A cute dog name for any pup that resembles a snuggly teddy bear.

Beast

This could be a funny dog name for a small pup who’s perfectly sweet and cuddly.

Beau

This name literally means “handsome” in French (and is a popular name here in the States, too).

Beethoven

The name of the big, loveable and mischievous St. Bernard in the 1992 movie of the same name. And, of course, the famous German composer.

Bella

The name means “beautiful” in Italian

Belle

Belle means "beauty" in French.

Benji

The adorable mutt named Benji made his movie debut in 1974, the first of several films in the “Benji” series.

Benny

Short for Benjamin, one of the Social Security Administration's top male names in recent years.

Bentley

The name of a luxury English automobile, Bentley is a unique dog name reserved for the poshest of pups.

Bianca

The Italian word for “white.”

Biggs

This could be a cute dog name that's short for the more formal "Bigsby," or maybe you're just a fan of the actor Jason Biggs.

Blake

Honor country music by naming your dog after country singer Blake Shelton.

Blanca

This is the Spanish word for “white.”

Blazer

Sure, a "blazer" is a jacket, but it's also a unique dog name.

Blue

The name of Beyonce and Jay-Z's daughter.

Bo

Bo is a boy's name of Norse origin meaning "to live." So if you're looking for a dog name inspired by your pup's personality to live life to the fullest, this is it!

Bocce

A game that dates back to Roman times, played with a ball in a court of dirt.

Bolt

A white-haired German Shepherd from the Disney movie "Bolt" who thinks his superpowers are real. This is the best dog name for any dog that thinks they’re a superhero IRL!

Bones

Basic? Maybe. But it's still perfect for any dog who loves bones.

Booker

A good name for a smart, attentive puppy.

Boomer

If your dog has a booming big-boy bark, this might just be the name for him!

Brad Pittbull

You’ll get a chuckle from the vet with this funny dog name, a play on movie star Pitt.

Brian

Brian Griffin is the Labrador from "Family Guy" who always seems to be the smartest "person" in the room.

Briscoe

There are several U.S. towns named Briscoe, and this name can also honor Lennie Briscoe, the iconic police detective played by Jerry Orbach on “Law & Order.”

Brody

A name of Scottish origins, it means “broad eye,” but we like it because it’s stylish and friendly at the same time.

Bruno

This is a German name, and originally meant “brown.”

Buck

The star dog from "Call of the Wild."

Buddy

The name of the first dog who was trained to be a Seeing Eye dog for the blind in the United States.

Buffy

In honor of cult TV hit “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”

Bunco

This game is played with three black-and-white dice.

Buster

Got a tough guy on your hands? Buster might be the best dog name for him!

Button

Is your furball cute as a button? Of course they are!

Buzz

One of the main playthings in “Toy Story.”

The Top 400 Dog Names for Dogs and Puppies (2024)

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Francesca Jacobs Ret

Last Updated:

Views: 5769

Rating: 4.8 / 5 (48 voted)

Reviews: 95% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Francesca Jacobs Ret

Birthday: 1996-12-09

Address: Apt. 141 1406 Mitch Summit, New Teganshire, UT 82655-0699

Phone: +2296092334654

Job: Technology Architect

Hobby: Snowboarding, Scouting, Foreign language learning, Dowsing, Baton twirling, Sculpting, Cabaret

Introduction: My name is Francesca Jacobs Ret, I am a innocent, super, beautiful, charming, lucky, gentle, clever person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.