Dog names by breed

Pick a breed and get names in the language of the country it comes from, plus names that suit its size and temperament. Every name comes with its meaning.

Tim de JongUpdated 6 min read
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Labrador Retriever: from Canada / United Kingdom, active, friendly, outgoing.

Name styles that suit it: nature, classic, cute.

A name for your Labrador Retriever

Hazel

The hazel tree, and the light brown colour of its nuts. (English)

English and Canadian names, for its Canada / United Kingdom roots

  • Daisy · EnglishThe flower. Its name comes from Old English for 'day's eye', because it opens at dawn.
  • Ruby · EnglishThe red gemstone, from Latin ruber, 'red'.
  • Pearl · EnglishThe lustrous gem from an oyster.
  • Robin · EnglishThe songbird; also a pet form of Robert, 'bright fame'.
  • Pebble · EnglishA small smooth stone.
  • Acorn · EnglishThe nut of the oak tree.
  • Misty · EnglishSoft and hazy, like morning mist.

Names to suit its character

  • Chloe · GreekGreek for 'green shoot', a title of the harvest goddess Demeter.
  • Stella · LatinLatin for 'star'.
  • Layla · ArabicArabic for 'night'.
  • Lily · EnglishThe lily, a flower that stands for purity.
  • Bear · EnglishThe animal: big, strong and cuddly.
  • Blossom · EnglishThe flowers of a fruit tree.
  • Bunny · EnglishA rabbit.
  • Cloud · EnglishSoft and white; suits a fluffy dog.

How are names matched to each breed?

Each breed gets two lists from our 635-name dataset:

  • Names from its homeland. The breed's country of origin decides the language: German names for a Dachshund, Japanese for a Shiba Inu, Scottish for a Westie, Welsh for a Corgi. Breeds from the United States, Canada and Australia get names from local slang and history.
  • Names to suit its character. Size, AKC breed group, the AKC's trait scores (energy, protectiveness, playfulness) and its temperament words decide which styles fit. Toy breeds lean cute, guardian and giant breeds lean tough or mythological, dignified breeds lean regal, and comical ones lean funny.

The lists are fixed for each breed rather than random, so you see the same suggestions every time. 160 of the 162 breeds in our data have a homeland list; the rest, from places like Malta or Croatia where we have no names yet, get character names only.

Dog names by country of origin

Which language each breed's homeland names come from:

Breed origins from our breed data; names from the dog names dataset.
Names inBreedsExamples
English28Airedale Terrier, Beagle, Bedlington Terrier
American24Alaskan Klee Kai, American Bulldog, American Eskimo Dog
German17Affenpinscher, Biewer Terrier, Boxer
French9Barbet, Basset Hound, Beauceron
Scottish8Bearded Collie, Cairn Terrier, Collie
Belgian French and Dutch7Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Tervuren
Chinese6Chinese Crested, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chow
Italian and Latin5Cane Corso, Italian Greyhound, Lagotto Romagnolo
Irish5Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound
Australian4Australian Cattle Dog, Cavapoo, Labradoodle
Russian4Borzoi, Caucasian Shepherd Dog, Samoyed
Tibetan4Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Mastiff, Tibetan Spaniel
Japanese3Akita, Japanese Chin, Shiba Inu
Canadian3Bernedoodle, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Swiss German and French3Bernese Mountain Dog, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Saint Bernard
Welsh3Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Welsh Terrier
Spanish3Dogo Argentino, Havanese, Presa Canario
German and French3Miniature Poodle, Standard Poodle, Toy Poodle
Hungarian3Mudi, Vizsla, Wirehaired Vizsla
Turkish2Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Kangal Shepherd Dog
Afrikaans2Boerboel, Rhodesian Ridgeback
Mexican Spanish and Nahuatl (Aztec)2Chihuahua, Xoloitzcuintli
Dutch2Dutch Shepherd, Keeshond
Persian1Afghan Hound
Alaskan and Inuit1Alaskan Malamute
Swahili1Basenji
French and Belgian French and Dutch1Bichon Frise
Finnish1Finnish Lapphund
English and Canadian1Labrador Retriever
Scandinavian and Old Norse1Norwegian Elkhound
German and Polish1Pomeranian
Portuguese1Portuguese Water Dog
French and Dutch1Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

An example: names for the Akita

The Akita comes from Japan, so its homeland list is Japanese. Its temperament words are dignified, courageous, profoundly loyal, and its strongest name styles come out as tough, mythology, regal.

  • Ryu (Japanese): Japanese for 'dragon'.
  • Shogun (Japanese): A military ruler of old Japan.
  • Ronin (Japanese): A masterless samurai.
  • Kuma (Japanese): Japanese for 'bear'.
  • Zeus (Greek): King of the Greek gods, ruler of sky and thunder.
  • Ares (Greek): Greek god of war.
  • Achilles (Greek): The near-invincible hero of the Trojan War.
  • Atlas (Greek): The Titan who holds up the sky.

Dog names for every breed, A to Z

The first 5 names from each list. Pick the breed in the tool above for the full lists with meanings, or browse every name in the dog name meaning finder.

  • Affenpinscher (Germany): Noodle, Waldi, Gretchen, Baerchen, Schatzi; Truffle, Honey, Nugget, Cupcake, Pumpkin.
  • Afghan Hound (Afghanistan): Yasmin, Setareh, Jasmine, Roxy, Jasper; Misty, Sunny, Bunny, Daisy, Wren.
  • Airedale Terrier (England): Ace, Champ, Archer, Oak, Storm; Angus, Leo, Hilda, Fergus, Kodiak.
  • Akita (Japan): Ryu, Shogun, Ronin, Kuma, Samurai; Zeus, Ares, Achilles, Atlas, Mars.
  • Alaskan Klee Kai (United States): Toto, Snoopy, Nala, Gizmo, Buddy; Peaches, Laddie, Cherry, Gelato, Bean.
  • Alaskan Malamute (United States (Alaska)): Nanook, Kodiak, Butch, Maverick, Buck; Grizzly, Ranger, Wolf, Flint, Loup.
  • American Bulldog (United States): Kodiak, Buck, Butch, Togo, Cowboy; Leo, Hawk, Flint, Everest, Hilda.
  • American Eskimo Dog (United States): Buddy, Kodiak, Cowboy, Scooby, Nala; Ruby, Stella, Daisy, Robin, Pearl.
  • American Hairless Terrier (United States): Snoopy, Gizmo, Toto, Kodiak, Nala; Bear, Sunny, Rosie, Bandit, Misty.
  • American Pit Bull Terrier (United States): Kodiak, Buck, Togo, Butch, Maverick; Wolf, Hawk, Bear, Grizzly, Oak.
  • American Staffordshire Terrier (United States): Kodiak, Butch, Buck, Maverick, Cowboy; Leo, Ace, Archer, Angus, Hilda.
  • Anatolian Shepherd Dog (Turkey): Aslan, Karabas, Kurt, Pasha, Boncuk; Zeus, Cerberus, Garm, Tyr, Hades.
  • Australian Cattle Dog (Australia): Dingo, Koala, Digger, Boomer, Mate; Tiger, Oak, Thistle, Grizzly, Loup.
  • Australian Shepherd (United States): Kodiak, Buddy, Snoopy, Nala, Toto; Chloe, Daisy, Stella, Ruby, Robin.
  • Barbet (France): Belle, Pierre, Louie, Noel, Remy; Stella, Chloe, Hazel, Pearl, Robin.
  • Basenji (Central Africa (Congo)): Nyota, Tembo, Safari, Imani, Chui; Stella, Robin, Pearl, Ruby, Chloe.
  • Basset Hound (France): Belle, Pierre, Clementine, Praline, Remy; Hilda, Angus, Gracie, Laddie, Bella.
  • Beagle (England): Moose, Sir, Bruiser, Pearl, Pickles; Paddy, Seamus, Wallace, Llama, Hamish.
  • Bearded Collie (Scotland): Bonnie, Glen, Skye, Thistle, Laddie; Daisy, Hazel, Stella, Pearl, Chloe.
  • Beauceron (France): Loup, Fleur, Soleil, Clementine, Beau; Tiger, Everest, Thistle, Flint, Hawk.
  • Bedlington Terrier (England): Bear, Bandit, Thunder, Flint, Ranger; Kuma, Kodiak, Everest, Sunny, Otter.
  • Belgian Malinois (Belgium): Loup, Tulip, Fleur, Soleil, Lotte; Bear, Thunder, Oak, Hawk, Wolf.
  • Belgian Sheepdog (Belgium): Loup, Tulip, Soleil, Fleur, Remy; Ranger, Onyx, Blaze, Kodiak, Thunder.
  • Belgian Tervuren (Belgium): Loup, Soleil, Fleur, Tulip, Clementine; Hawk, Kodiak, Flint, Blaze, Thunder.
  • Bernedoodle (Canada): Yukon, Poutine, Maple; Ace, Hilda, Archer, Leo, Angus.
  • Bernese Mountain Dog (Switzerland): Loup, Bruno, Wolfgang, Blitz, Soleil; Onyx, Hawk, Thunder, Flint, Blaze.
  • Bichon Frise (France / Belgium): Belle, Lotte, Tulip, Pim, Bijou; Blossom, Gracie, Pebble, Bella, Poppy.
  • Biewer Terrier (Germany): Noodle, Pretzel, Baerchen, Waldi, Schatzi; Tiny, Nugget, Kiwi, Praline, Honey.
  • Bloodhound (Belgium): Loup, Bijou, Frites, Caramel, Praline; Zeus, Mars, Skoll, Valkyrie, Hercules.
  • Bluetick Coonhound (United States): Kodiak, Balto, Maverick, Buck, Buddy; Bear, Ruby, Ranger, Chloe, Angus.
  • Boerboel (South Africa): Biltong, Boet, Lekker, Bokkie, Rooibos; Atlas, Titan, Cerberus, Ares, Garm.
  • Border Collie (United Kingdom): Bear, Pearl, Blossom, Cloud, Pebble; Shamrock, Chloe, Misty, Rosie, Sunny.
  • Border Terrier (United Kingdom): Tiny, Bruiser, Bandit, Bear, Boss; Noodle, Corgi, Guapo, Butch, Goliath.
  • Borzoi (Russia): Tundra, Tsar, Snezhok, Ivan, Vera; Sapphire, Rory, Robin, Pearl, Rex.
  • Boston Terrier (United States): Butch, Elvis, Odie, Hooch, Gizmo; Tiny, Hamish, Noodle, Wallace, Corgi.
  • Bouvier des Flandres (Belgium): Loup, Soleil, Fleur, Tulip, Belle; Wolf, Hawk, Tiger, Bear, Storm.
  • Boxer (Germany): Hilda, Wolfgang, Kaiser, Blitz, Diesel; Boss, Goliath, Flint, Everest, Blaze.
  • Boykin Spaniel (United States): Kodiak, Nala, Snoopy, Buddy, Toto; Rosie, Pebble, Wren, Chloe, Ruby.
  • Brittany (France): Fleur, Soleil, Louie, Fondue, Loup; Stella, Hamish, Moose, Seamus, Paddy.
  • Brussels Griffon (Belgium): Caramel, Praline, Cookie, Biscuit, Truffle; Sugar, Gelato, Nugget, Bean, Honey.
  • Bull Terrier (England): Tiny, Boss, Bruiser, Bear, Sir; Bruce, Goliath, Butch, Diablo, Boomer.
  • Bulldog (England): Gracie, Penny, Patch, Champ, Sparky; Angus, Laddie, Fergus, Leo, Ace.
  • Bullmastiff (England): Bear, Bandit, Gunner, Champ, Rocky; Morrigan, Mars, Setanta, Skoll, Achilles.
  • Cairn Terrier (Scotland): Bruce, Nessie, Haggis, Hamish, Wallace; Butch, Goliath, Tiny, Bruiser, Boss.
  • Cane Corso (Italy): Hercules, Mars, Leo, Brutus, Caesar; Titan, Setanta, Hati, Achilles, Thor.
  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi (Wales): Bryn, Seren, Eira, Rhys, Corgi; Cloud, Pebble, Robin, Lily, Bunny.
  • Catahoula Leopard Dog (United States): Kodiak, Balto, Togo, Butch, Cowboy; Oak, Everest, Tiger, Onyx, Blaze.
  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog (Georgia / Russia): Tsar, Volk, Vera, Ivan, Pushok; Zeus, Heimdall, Thor, Garm, Valkyrie.
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (England): Peanut, Pumpkin, Bean, Nugget, Mango; Biscuit, Truffle, Bijou, Praline, Caramel.
  • Cavapoo (Australia): Koala, Roo, Bluey, Dingo, Pavlova; Peaches, Otter, Sugar, Clover, Fudge.
  • Chesapeake Bay Retriever (United States): Kodiak, Buck, Balto, Togo, Cowboy; Bear, Stella, Ranger, Thistle, Blaze.
  • Chihuahua (Mexico): Churro, Chiquita, Guapo, Chico, Chica; Fudge, Sugar, Caramel, Cherry, Kiwi.
  • Chinese Crested (China): Doudou, Bao, Xiaobai, Mei, Wangcai; Bean, Sugar, Cherry, Gelato, Kiwi.
  • Chinese Shar-Pei (China): Long, Wangcai, Jin, Fu, Lan; Angus, Leo, Hilda, Ace, Fergus.
  • Chow Chow (China): Wangcai, Long, Fu, Jin, Doudou; Angus, Hilda, Ace, Leo, Champ.
  • Cockapoo (United States): Snoopy, Nala, Kodiak, Toto, Gizmo; Acorn, Lily, Bear, Cloud, Misty.
  • Cocker Spaniel (United States): Kodiak, Buddy, Scooby, Hooch, Elvis; Stella, Pearl, Robin, Ruby, Hazel.
  • Collie (Scotland): Skye, Thistle, Glen, Islay, Hamish; Sapphire, Leilani, Daisy, Duke, Stella.
  • Coton de Tulear (Madagascar): Belle, Truffle, Lulu, Coco, Bijou; Tiny, Corgi, Guapo, Noodle, Patch.
  • Dachshund (Germany): Bruno, Wolfgang, Hilda, Blitz, Diesel; Leo, Bear, Bandit, Archer, Angus.
  • Dalmatian (Croatia): Archer, Angus, Leo, Ace, Hilda.
  • Doberman Pinscher (Germany): Hilda, Wolfgang, Bruno, Kaiser, Blitz; Everest, Grizzly, Blaze, Bear, Kodiak.
  • Dogo Argentino (Argentina): Lobo, Zorro, Diablo, Rio, Sierra; Thunder, Grizzly, Everest, Loup, Flint.
  • Dogue de Bordeaux (France): Loup, Belle, Bijou, Lulu, Caramel; Fenrir, Garm, Achilles, Setanta, Valkyrie.
  • Dutch Shepherd (Netherlands): Tulip, Kees, Lotte, Pim, Cookie; Hawk, Blaze, Wolf, Kodiak, Oak.
  • English Cocker Spaniel (England): Robin, Daisy, Pearl, Hazel, Moose; Chloe, Ruby, Stella, Layla, Seamus.
  • English Setter (England): Moose, Ruby, Daisy, Robin, Pearl; Paddy, Seamus, Hamish, Wallace, Pepe.
  • English Springer Spaniel (England): Pearl, Hazel, Robin, Ruby, Daisy; Chloe, Stella, Dakota, Clover, Cloud.
  • Finnish Lapphund (Finland): Revontuli, Pilvi, Karhu, Tahti, Kettu; Daisy, Hazel, Stella, Ruby, Chloe.
  • Flat-Coated Retriever (England): Moose, Robin, Daisy, Pearl, Ruby; Seamus, Stella, Wallace, Llama, Hamish.
  • French Bulldog (France): Belle, Remy, Noel, Louie, Beau; Pearl, Gracie, Bonnie, Chloe, Stella.
  • German Shepherd Dog (Germany): Hilda, Wolfgang, Bruno, Diesel, Blitz; Thunder, Flint, Bear, Loup, Grizzly.
  • German Shorthaired Pointer (Germany): Hilda, Bruno, Wolfgang, Kaiser, Greta; Thunder, Champ, Flint, Grizzly, Blaze.
  • German Wirehaired Pointer (Germany): Gretchen, Baerchen, Schatzi, Heidi, Wolfgang; Acorn, Pearl, Pebble, Hazel, Stella.
  • Giant Schnauzer (Germany): Bruno, Hilda, Wolfgang, Blitz, Diesel; Grizzly, Everest, Hawk, Thistle, Onyx.
  • Golden Retriever (Scotland): Laddie, Bonnie, Wallace, Bobby, Fergus; Pearl, Robin, Ruby, Stella, Daisy.
  • Goldendoodle (United States): Kodiak, Balto, Togo, Maverick, Cowboy; Champ, Ace, Fergus, Leo, Bear.
  • Gordon Setter (Scotland): Thistle, Angus, Fergus, Bruce, Glen; Bear, Hawk, Onyx, Everest, Grizzly.
  • Great Dane (Germany): Hilda, Blitz, Bruno, Kaiser, Wolfgang; Setanta, Hercules, Tyr, Achilles, Hati.
  • Great Pyrenees (France): Loup, Belle, Remy, Clementine, Beau; Heimdall, Cerberus, Garm, Hati, Titan.
  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Switzerland): Wolfgang, Diesel, Kaiser, Bruno, Loup; Cerberus, Hati, Heimdall, Hades, Tyr.
  • Greyhound (United Kingdom): Sapphire, Duke, Daisy, Lady, Ruby; Stella, Cleo, Maeve, Chloe, Winston.
  • Havanese (Cuba): Churro, Chiquita, Bonita, Guapo, Chica; Praline, Honey, Cocoa, Gelato, Kiwi.
  • Irish Setter (Ireland): Shamrock, Rowan, Niamh, Seamus, Murphy; Pebble, Acorn, Stella, Pearl, Ruby.
  • Irish Water Spaniel (Ireland): Setanta, Seamus, Murphy, Tara, Kieran; Daisy, Ace, Thistle, Leo, Blaze.
  • Irish Wolfhound (Ireland): Setanta, Morrigan, Maeve, Finn, Bran; Zeus, Thor, Captain, Hades, Titan.
  • Italian Greyhound (Italy): Gelato, Tesoro, Bambi, Amore, Dolce; Biscuit, Caramel, Sugar, Bean, Truffle.
  • Jack Russell Terrier (England): Lily, Bear, Clover, Blossom, Acorn; Wren, Misty, Rosie, Cloud, Bunny.
  • Japanese Chin (Japan): Ringo, Tofu, Mochi, Miso, Momo; Queenie, Bijou, Princess, Mango, Gelato.
  • Kangal Shepherd Dog (Turkey): Kurt, Karabas, Aslan, Pasha, Boncuk; Zeus, Heimdall, Ares, Titan, Tyr.
  • Keeshond (Netherlands): Lotte, Kees, Tulip, Pim, Cookie; Blaze, Stella, Robin, Loup, Grizzly.
  • Kerry Blue Terrier (Ireland): Morrigan, Setanta, Kieran, Aidan, Shamrock; Ranger, Onyx, Archer, Thistle, Thunder.
  • Labradoodle (Australia): Dingo, Koala, Digger, Boomer, Pavlova; Thunder, Storm, Loup, Oak, Ranger.
  • Labrador Retriever (Canada / United Kingdom): Hazel, Daisy, Ruby, Pearl, Robin; Chloe, Stella, Pebble, Acorn, Misty.
  • Lagotto Romagnolo (Italy): Stella, Bella, Sol, Nova, Luna; Lily, Poppy, Bunny, Pearl, Misty.
  • Leonberger (Germany): Bruno, Wolfgang, Kaiser, Diesel, Hilda; Hercules, Mars, Zeus, Tyr, Thor.
  • Lhasa Apso (Tibet): Tashi, Tenzin, Lhamo, Yeti, Nyima; Ace, Bear, Bandit, Archer, Leo.
  • Maltese (Malta): Peanut, Truffle, Kiwi, Gelato, Pumpkin.
  • Maltipoo (United States): Toto, Snoopy, Gizmo, Nala, Kodiak; Biscuit, Blossom, Peaches, Truffle, Shamrock.
  • Manchester Terrier (England): Bandit, Bear, Boss, Bruiser, Tiny; Bruce, Butch, Kuma, Goliath, Corgi.
  • Mastiff (England): Captain, Blaze, Gunner, Hawk, Tank; Zeus, Thor, Setanta, Mars, Hati.
  • Miniature American Shepherd (United States): Kodiak, Buddy, Gizmo, Toto, Nala; Stella, Robin, Ruby, Chloe, Daisy.
  • Miniature Bull Terrier (England): Bruiser, Boss, Moose, Storm, Blaze; Butch, Goliath, Bruce, Diablo, Boomer.
  • Miniature Dachshund (Germany): Noodle, Waldi, Baerchen, Schatzi, Gretchen; Bean, Cocoa, Bear, Cherry, Bandit.
  • Miniature Pinscher (Germany): Kaiser, Noodle, Waldi, Gretchen, Schatzi; Bear, Bijou, Bandit, Queenie, Princess.
  • Miniature Poodle (Germany / France): Gretchen, Belle, Noodle, Cheri, Baerchen; Bear, Sunny, Acorn, Sparky, Poppy.
  • Miniature Schnauzer (Germany): Noodle, Diesel, Schatzi, Blitz, Bruno; Bandit, Bear, Bruiser, Boss, Tiny.
  • Mudi (Hungary): Csillag, Villam, Morzsa, Bundas, Maci; Pearl, Thistle, Hawk, Grizzly, Ruby.
  • Neapolitan Mastiff (Italy): Hercules, Mars, Caesar, Jupiter, Diana; Zeus, Ragnar, Morrigan, Garm, Hati.
  • Newfoundland (Canada): Yukon, Poutine, Maple; Zeus, Thor, Fenrir, Hades, Mars.
  • Norfolk Terrier (England): Bear, Tiny, Bandit, Boss, Bruiser; Guapo, Corgi, Butch, Bruce, Kuma.
  • Norwegian Elkhound (Norway): Bjorn, Tyr, Garm, Viking, Ulv; Oak, Onyx, Tiger, Thunder, Blaze.
  • Norwich Terrier (England): Bear, Bandit, Nugget, Kiwi, Toffee; Caramel, Truffle, Gelato, Honey, Bean.
  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (Canada): Yukon, Maple, Poutine; Daisy, Ruby, Chloe, Stella, Pearl.
  • Old English Sheepdog (England): Bear, Bandit, Champ, Ace, Archer; Angus, Leo, Hilda, Fergus, Sparky.
  • Papillon (France): Bijou, Lulu, Cheri, Fifi, Belle; Tiny, Noodle, Bandit, Corgi, Guapo.
  • Parson Russell Terrier (England): Acorn, Wren, Lily, Poppy, Pebble; Shamrock, Blossom, Clover, Bear, Bunny.
  • Pekingese (China): Mei, Xiaobai, Doudou, Bao, Long; Bijou, Princess, Queenie, Bandit, Bear.
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi (Wales): Bryn, Seren, Rhys, Cerys, Gwen; Pearl, Blossom, Ruby, Stella, Robin.
  • Pointer (England): Robin, Pearl, Hazel, Daisy, Ruby; Chloe, Stella, Blossom, Clover, Layla.
  • Pomeranian (Germany / Poland): Noodle, Babka, Baerchen, Gretchen, Blitz; Bear, Bandit, Praline, Mango, Honey.
  • Pomsky (United States): Kodiak, Nala, Gizmo, Buddy, Snoopy; Robin, Sunny, Daisy, Pebble, Otter.
  • Portuguese Water Dog (Portugal): Lua, Cashew, Nata, Pipoca, Fado; Bear, Kodiak, Onyx, Grizzly, Storm.
  • Presa Canario (Spain (Canary Islands)): Zorro, Diablo, Lobo, Oso, Estrella; Zeus, Skoll, Hades, Fenrir, Thor.
  • Pug (China): Mei, Bao, Doudou, Wangcai, Long; Tiny, Guapo, Corgi, Noodle, Bijou.
  • Puggle (United States): Kodiak, Snoopy, Toto, Nala, Gizmo; Acorn, Lily, Poppy, Wren, Daisy.
  • Rat Terrier (United States): Butch, Snoopy, Nala, Toto, Gizmo; Bandit, Bear, Tiny, Kuma, Goliath.
  • Redbone Coonhound (United States): Kodiak, Butch, Maverick, Togo, Cowboy; Hilda, Chloe, Leo, Angus, Blaze.
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback (Zimbabwe): Biltong, Boet, Bokkie, Lekker, Rooibos; Caesar, Captain, Zeus, Kaiser, Angus.
  • Rottweiler (Germany): Blitz, Bruno, Wolfgang, Hilda, Kaiser; Garm, Skoll, Hades, Cerberus, Ares.
  • Russell Terrier (England): Bear, Bandit, Nugget, Bean, Toffee; Sugar, Gelato, Praline, Cupcake, Caramel.
  • Saint Bernard (Switzerland): Kaiser, Blitz, Bruno, Wolfgang, Loup; Thor, Morrigan, Fenrir, Valkyrie, Setanta.
  • Samoyed (Russia): Snezhok, Tsar, Volk, Belka, Pushok; Bear, Hawk, Thunder, Blaze, Oak.
  • Schipperke (Belgium): Pim, Lotte, Belle, Tulip, Truffle; Bear, Bandit, Kuma, Penny, Patch.
  • Scottish Terrier (Scotland): Bruce, Thistle, Angus, Fergus, Laddie; Bandit, Bear, Boss, Goliath, Bruiser.
  • Shetland Sheepdog (Scotland): Thistle, Bonnie, Islay, Glen, Skye; Bear, Wren, Acorn, Poppy, Blossom.
  • Shiba Inu (Japan): Kuma, Pochi, Tama, Ryu, Mochi; Bandit, Bear, Belle, Bella, Gracie.
  • Shih Tzu (China): Bao, Doudou, Xiaobai, Mei, Wangcai; Kiwi, Praline, Queenie, Peanut, Peaches.
  • Shih-poo (United States): Snoopy, Toto, Gizmo, Nala, Kodiak; Lily, Peaches, Biscuit, Cloud, Caramel.
  • Siberian Husky (Russia): Babushka, Snezhok, Tundra, Ivan, Vera; Moose, Llama, Hamish, Paddy, Seamus.
  • Silky Terrier (Australia): Bluey, Roo, Koala, Boomer, Digger; Peanut, Cupcake, Gelato, Truffle, Nugget.
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (Ireland): Paddy, Seamus, Kevin, Banshee, Shamrock; Moose, Llama, Hamish, Wallace, Goliath.
  • Spinone Italiano (Italy): Stella, Leo, Bello, Dexter, Bella; Pearl, Chloe, Robin, Ruby, Hazel.
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier (England): Pearl, Storm, Robin, Archer, Ruby; Onyx, Fergus, Stella, Thunder, Hawk.
  • Standard Poodle (Germany / France): Loup, Bruno, Wolfgang, Hilda, Archie; Thistle, Grizzly, Fergus, Archer, Champ.
  • Standard Schnauzer (Germany): Wolfgang, Hilda, Bruno, Blitz, Diesel; Angus, Leo, Archer, Ace, Champ.
  • Tibetan Mastiff (Tibet): Lhamo, Yeti, Norbu, Tashi, Pema; Zeus, Fenrir, Captain, Mars, Cerberus.
  • Tibetan Spaniel (Tibet): Tenzin, Tashi, Lhamo, Nyima, Norbu; Bandit, Bear, Patch, Bonnie, Gracie.
  • Tibetan Terrier (Tibet): Nyima, Tashi, Tenzin, Pema, Yeti; Robin, Stella, Thunder, Storm, Angus.
  • Toy Fox Terrier (United States): Gizmo, Snoopy, Toto, Nala, Maverick; Muffin, Peanut, Caramel, Kiwi, Toffee.
  • Toy Poodle (Germany / France): Praline, Biscuit, Noodle, Truffle, Caramel; Bear, Bean, Wren, Acorn, Muffin.
  • Treeing Walker Coonhound (United States): Kodiak, Butch, Maverick, Togo, Balto; Hawk, Tiger, Everest, Thunder, Thistle.
  • Vizsla (Hungary): Morzsa, Csillag, Maci, Bundas, Gulyas; Wren, Otter, Acorn, Lily, Rosie.
  • Weimaraner (Germany): Wolfgang, Hilda, Bruno, Diesel, Kaiser; Loup, Grizzly, Bear, Everest, Oak.
  • Welsh Terrier (Wales): Corgi, Winnie, Draig, Cariad, Cerys; Bandit, Bear, Boss, Kuma, Tiny.
  • West Highland White Terrier (Scotland): Bruce, Wallace, Nessie, Hamish, Haggis; Bruiser, Tiny, Butch, Boss, Goliath.
  • Whippet (England): Sunny, Pebble, Cloud, Bear, Rosie; Bunny, Shamrock, Acorn, Otter, Clover.
  • Wire Fox Terrier (England): Bandit, Bear, Bruiser, Boss, Tiny; Butch, Goliath, Kuma, Bruce, Boomer.
  • Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (France / Netherlands): Tulip, Belle, Lotte, Pim, Loup; Hazel, Stella, Chloe, Ruby, Pearl.
  • Wirehaired Vizsla (Hungary): Morzsa, Csillag, Maci, Bundas, Villam; Rosie, Cloud, Bunny, Otter, Sunny.
  • Xoloitzcuintli (Mexico): Oso, Sierra, Paco, Pepe, Estrella; Robin, Pearl, Ruby, Daisy, Stella.
  • Yorkshire Terrier (England): Pumpkin, Kiwi, Cupcake, Nugget, Mango; Praline, Caramel, Biscuit, Peanut, Bear.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good name for a German Shepherd?

German names such as Bruno, Fritz, Otto, Heidi or Greta honor the breed's roots, and strong names like Kaiser, Blitz or Wolfgang suit its protective, confident character. Pick the breed in the tool for more, each with its meaning.

What is a good Japanese name for an Akita or Shiba Inu?

Hachi (eight) honors Hachiko, the famous Akita. Kuma means bear, Yuki snow, Sora sky, Hana flower and Momo peach. Shiro (white) and Kuro (black) are classic names for dogs of those colours.

What should I name a small dog?

Small and toy breeds suit cute and food names such as Peanut, Bean, Biscuit or Mochi. Regal names like Duchess or Prince are a fun contrast for a tiny dog with a big personality.

Should a dog's name match its breed?

It doesn't have to. A breed-matched name is just a way to narrow down a long list. What matters most is a name that is easy to say, does not sound like a command, and that you like.

Sources

  1. American Kennel Club: Dog breeds (origin and temperament)
  2. Behind the Name: the etymology and history of first names
  3. AKC: How to choose your dog's name

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