420+ Australian Dog Names For Your Furry Mate

When you think of Australia, what comes to mind? Let’s set the scene: a young surfer in a safari hat lounging on the beach, a kangaroo hopping along the road while a dingo follows close behind in the bright sun… 

Follow-up question: have you recently added a new pup into your home and are looking for inspiration for the perfect dog name? We suggest you look no further than the wild and wonderful continent of Australia!  

The native Dingo and Aboriginal people of Australia formed a bond long ago, and Australians’ love for dogs hasn’t diminished one bit. In fact, there are quite a few notable types of Australian dogs: The Australian Shepherd and Australian Cattle Dogs might be the most well-known. But there’s also the Silky Terrier, Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, and Kelpie. Surely, if you have one of these breeds of dog, you must consider some of our top Australian dog names.  

Even if you aren’t a pet parent to an Australian breed, many of these names may still fit your dog’s personality or appearance. Is your pup regal and queenly like Victoria? Or maybe she’s sweet as Fantale, a popular candy in Australia. Does your shepherd zoom around like a Boomerang?

Perhaps you’ve taken a vacation to Oz and want to commemorate your trip by naming your dog after your favorite place Down Under. Canberra the Collie, Tasmania the Tibetan Mastiff, and Bondi the Boxer all have a nice ring to them.

From the most popular dog names, to obscure names coming from Aboriginal languages, we’ve compiled the top Australian dog names for you right in this article! 

Female Australian Dog Names

These popular female Australian names are cute as can be! Adelaide and Victoria are classic girl names that are also locations in Australia. Some of these names like Lucy or Sadie are widely used, but there are plenty of less common options to consider as well. 

Can’t you just picture a Silky Terrier named Edna, or an adorable mini Shepherd called Moira? Which Aussie girl name do you like best?

Adelaide

Alice

Audrey

Charlotte

Chrissie (In Australia, a slang word for Christmas)

Edda

Edith

Edna

Evie

Grace

Harper

Imogen

Julie

Kimberly

Lucy

Maggie

Mary

Matilda

Moira

Nancy

Noelene

Pauline

Piper

Sadie

Shirley

Zoe

Male Australian Dog Names

Aussie friends are notorious for giving each other fun nicknames. Gary becomes “Gazza,” David is “Davo,” and Wayne can be a “Wayno.” Other dog owners looking for a slightly more sophisticated Australian dog name might like the more old-school sounding options like Harvey, Clifton, or Jervis.

Alvie

Archer (“Archie” for short)

Arlo

Bazza (Nickname for the name Barry)

Benji

Charlie

Chip

Clifton

Coen

Darren (“Dazza” for short)

David (“Davo” for short)

Eric (“Ecca” for short)

Gary (“Gazza” for short)

Harry

Harvey

Hudson

Jack

Jervis

Kai

Larry (“Lazza” for short)

Levi

Malcom

Noah

Oliver

Otis

Ted

Terry (“Tezza” for short)

Warren (“Wazza” for short)

Wayne (“Wayno” for a nickname)

Weston

Funny Australian Dog Names

Australian slang is like a whole language on its own, and offers some super fun options for dog names.

Is your Australian Cattle Dog a total nerd about herding? Call him “Dag” (Australian slang for a geek or nerd). Think your shepherd would look cute in a safari hat? Boonie is the word they use in ‘Straya. Do you have a pooch who loafs around all day? Bludger is a funny and fitting name for a lazy dog. 

Of course, you could always go for the classic Australian slang “Mate” – as the saying goes, dog is man’s best friend! 

Barbie	Slang for barbeque
Bird	Slang for a woman
Bludger	Slang for someone who is lazy
Bonza	Or “Bonzer”; slang for something awesome
Boomerang	“Boomer” for short
Boonie	Slang for a safari hat
Broad	Slang for a woman
Chick	Slang for a woman
Cobber	Slang for a wonderful friend
Crikey	An expression of surprise
Dag	Slang for a geek or nerd
Gnarly	Slang for awesome
Mate	Slang for friend
Nosh-up	Slang for dinner or eating a huge amount of food
Ozzie	Or “Oz” – short for Australia
Ripper	Slang for something really cool
Ripsnorter	Slang for describing when you had an awesome time
Straya	Short for Australia

Dog Names Inspired by the Animals of Australia

Australia is extremely biodiverse, and contains many species of animals found in few other places in the world. We know your dog must be one-of-a-kind as well, so consider an Australian dog name honoring the most unique and beautiful animals of Australia.   

For example, the Kookaburra is the national bird of Australia and is known for its distinct laugh: perfect for a goofy pooch who has a fun personality.  Ulysses is another creative Australian dog name: this gorgeous swallow-tailed butterfly comes from Australia – a perfect name for a Papillon (which means “butterfly” in French).  

Sometimes, our dogs have a certain feature or behavior that reminds us of other animals. Imagine an Australian Kelpie that can jump for a frisbee like a kangaroo. 

Or how about a Jack Russell or another small dog, excitedly bouncing around like a Joey (baby kangaroo)?

Bandicoot	Small marsupial
Barramundi	“Barra” for short; Aboriginal name for large freshwater fish
Bilby	Small marsupial with large ears
Brumby	Wild horse from Australia
Cassowary	“Cass” or “Cassie” is a cute nickname
Chook	Slang for chicken
Cockatoo	Parrot
Dingo
Dugong	Marine animal
Echidna
Emu
Goanna	Monitor lizard
Kangaroo	“Kanga” or “Roo” both work as nicknames
Koala
Kookaburra	National bird of Australia
Joey	Baby kangaroo
Litoria	Type of tree frog native to Australia
Magpie	Type of bird
Morton	“Morton Bay Bug”; a type of crayfish from Queensland
Mozzie	Slang for mosquito
Mudbug	Slang for crayfish
Muddie	Type of crab from Queensland and New South Wales
Platypus
Quokka
Quoll	Marsupial
Sugar Glider	“Sugar” for short
Ulysses	Type of butterfly found in Australia
Wallaby	“Walla” or “Wally” for short
Witchetty	Witchetty grub eaten by indigenous Australians
Wombat
Yabbie	Crayfish

Dog Names Taken From Australia’s Geography

From the Coral Sea down to the island of Tasmania in the Pacific Ocean, and across to the western coast of the continent, Australia is a wild and beautiful place: full of vibrant towns and stunning geography. The names of these cities and famous landmarks make great dog names!

Sydney, perhaps the most recognizable city in Australia, is one of the most popular dog names for Australian dogs. Melbourne, another large city, is another great name that works for a male or female dog (especially when shortened to “Mel”).  

Other dog owners looking for something a little more unique can take inspiration from a smaller city in Australia: Darwin (the town named after famed biologist Charles Darwin) and Byron are our top picks for a boy dog, while Margaret and Junee are super cute for your best female friend.

Is your pooch a bit on the wild side? Call him or her “Taz” or “Tazzie” after Tasmania, one of Australia’s states (and the home of the infamous Tasmanian Devil cartoon character!). 

Arthur	Port Arthur
Ballarat	Former mining town and landmark from the Victorian era
Bondi	Beach in Sydney
Brisbane	City
Broome	City
Byron	City of Byron Bay
Cairns	City
Canberra	The capital city of Australia
Darwin	City in Northern Australia
Eureka	Eureka Skydeck in Melbourne
Fraser	Fraser Island in Queensland
Hervey	Hervey Bay located in Queensland
Hobart	State capital of Tasmania; “Bart” could be a nickname
Jannali	Suburb of Sydney
Junee	Town in New South Wales
Kakadu	National Park
Margaret	Margaret River, a town in Perth
Melbourne	City; “Mel” or “Melbs” for short
Perth	City
Stockton	Stockton Bight Sand Dunes on the eastern coast
Sydney	City on the southeastern coast
Tasmania	Island state of Australia; “Taz” or “Tassie” for short
The Big Banana	Tourist attraction and amusement park in New South Wales
The Big Merino	Landmark paying tribute to Australia's wool industry
The Big Pineapple	Tourist attraction in Queensland
Toowoomba	City in Queensland
Uluru	Large sandstone rock formation in the Northern Territory
Wagga Wagga	City in New South Wales
Wollongong	City; “The Gong” is a very Aussie nickname
Zanthus	Remote city in Western Australia

Colorful Australian Dog Names

Dogs come in all sorts of colors, so why not give your dog a colorful name? Some of these color-based names come from different locations in Australia, like the town of Emerald, or the iconic Gold Coast. 

On the other hand, many of these names are inspired by the colorful coats and emotive eyes of Australian Shepherd dogs themselves! Merle, Copper, and Sable are delightful dog names that can relate to your pup’s appearance. Hazel, Amber, and Chromia describe rare and beautiful eye colors you might find in an Australian dog. But of course, these names will work for any dog breed!

Amber	The eye color of some Australian Shepherds
Aubergine	Eggplant
Blue	The name of a mountain range in New South Wales
Chromia	Or “Chrome”; from heterochromia, the term for having two different-colored eyes (a common trait found in Australian Shepherds)
Copper	The color of some Australian dog breeds
Emerald	A town in Queensland named after its green hills
Ginger	The color of some Australian dog breeds
Goldie	After the Gold Coast
Grey	The color of the iconic skyscrapers and architecture in Melbourne and Sydney
Hazel	The eye color of some Australian Shepherds
Indigo
Merle	Variation of color in some Australian dog breeds
Orange	The name of a town in New South Wales
Pink	The color of Lake Hillier in Australia
Red	Red Rock, a town in New South Wales
Sable	The color of some Australian dog breeds
Turquoise	The color of the water around the Great Barrier Reef

Australian Dog Names Derived From Popular Drinks

It’s obvious that Australians love to have a good time. If you also like to kick back in the sun with a “Coldie” in hand and your best (four-legged) buddy by your side, you can give your dog an Australian dog name inspired by some of the popular drinks from Down Under. 

How about Cab Sav as a name for a Red Australian Shepherd? Shandy (a mix of beer and lemonade) is a superb name for a golden-colored pup like a Yellow Lab. 

If you don’t fancy alcohol, don’t feel left out: Australians love their tea and coffee, too! They even have specific coffee drinks, like the Piccolo – a shot of coffee with steamed milk. We think it’s an adorable name for a small dog!  

Billy	Slang for teapot
Bottle-O	A liquor store or bottle shop
Brownie	Beer that comes in a brown glass bottle
Bundaberg	Brand of Australian carbonated beverages
Cab Sav	Short for Cabernet Sauvignon, a popular varietal of wine grape
Chardonnay	Varietal of white wine grapes grown in Australia since the 1800s
Coldie	A cold bottle of beer
Coopers	Brand of Australian beer
Cuppa	A cup of tea
Flagon	Two-liter bottle of wine
Goon	Slang for boxed wine
Grog	Slang for alcohol
Moo-juice	Slang for milk
Piccolo	Single shot of coffee with steamed milk
Pinot Noir	Varietal of wine grapes grown in Australia since the 1840s
Plonk	Super cheap wine or alcohol
Riesling	Varietal of wine grapes grown in Australia since the 1840s
Semillon	Varietal of wine grapes grown in Australia since the 1800s
Shandy	Mix of beer and lemonade
Shiraz	Varietal of wine grapes grown in Australia since the early 1800s
Slab	Slang for a carton of beers
Smoko	A tea break
Stubbie	Small bottle of beer
Tinny	A can of beer
Tooheys	Brand of Australian beer

Dog Names Inspired By Australian Food

The greatest thing about naming your dog after Aussie food? The fun nicknames, of course! Once again, this category of names contains some pretty entertaining Australian slang dog names! 

While you shouldn’t feed your dog Avo (avocado) or share a Choccy Biccy (chocolate biscuit), don’t they make awesome dog name ideas? 

Adjigo	Yam native to Western Australia
Arnott	Brand of snacks like Tim Tams
Avo	Avocado
Biscuit	“Bickie” is a very Aussie nickname
Brekkie	Slang for breakfast
Bubble O'Bill	An ice cream popsicle in the shape of a cowboy; “Bubble” works for either gender
Bum-nuts	Slang for eggs
Capsicum	Bell pepper
Caulie	Short for cauliflower
Cheezle	A cheesy chip snack
Chiko	Chiko Roll, a spring roll-like snack
Chips	French fries
Choccy Biccy	Short for “chocolate biscuit”
Chow	Slang for dinner
Courgette	Zucchini
Crisps	Potato chips
Fairy	Fairy Bread; white bread with butter and rainbow sprinkles
Fantale	A brand of candy
Freddo Frog	Brand of popular candy
Grub	A slang term for food
Lamington	A traditional cake
Lollie	Sweets
Maccas	Slang for McDonald's
Marmite	Brand of vegemite
Melba	Melba toast
Milo	A powdered malt drink added to milk
Murphy	Slang for potato
Mushie	Slang for mushroom
Parma	Short for chicken parmesan
Pavlova	“Pav” for a nickname or male name; type of meringue cake dessert
Paw Paw	Slang for papaya
Pudding	A dessert
Quandong	Fruit from the outback
Rockmelon	Cantaloupe; try “Rock” or “Rocky” for short
Sanga	Or “Sanger”; slang for sandwich
Silverbeet	Swiss chard
Silverside	Corned beef
Sinker	Pie
Snag	Slang for sausage
Spag Bol	Short for spaghetti bolognese
Sweets	Dessert
Tim Tam	A brand of chocolate biscuit
Tiny Teddie	A snack
Tucker	Slang for food
Twisties	A cheesy chip snack
Vegemite	“Veg” or “Veggie” for short; the famous spread eaten on toast
Zooper Dooper	Brand of popsicle

Australian Dog Names Inspired by Historical Figures and Famous Aussie People

From the BeeGees to Baz Luhrman, Australia has no shortage of admirable figures in entertainment. There are so many fantastic dog name ideas if you look into Australian history and pop culture. 

Our favorite pick from this category? How about an Australian Cattle Dog named Slim Dusty, after the famous Australian country singer! 

Albanese	Anthony Albanese, prime minister
Angus	Angus Young, guitarist of AC/DC
Anzac	Abbreviation of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps that fought together during WWI
Bana	Eric Bana, actor
Barnsey	Nickname for Jimmy Barnes, singer
Barry	Barry Gibb, of The Bee Gees
Baz	Baz Luhrmann, film director
Bee Gee	Australian disco pop band
Bindi	Bindi Irwin, TV personality and daughter of Steve Irwin
Burke	Robert O'Hara Burke, an explorer who led an expedition of inland Australia
Captain Cook	Englishman who claimed part of Australia for the British Crown, a prominent figure in history
Danii	Danii Minogue, actress
Elle	Elle MacPherson, model
Errol	Errol Flynn, actor
Farnsey	Nickname for John Farnham, singer
Finch	Peter Finch, actor
Geoffrey	Geoffrey Rush, actor
Guy	Guy Pearce, actor
Heath	Heath Ledger, actor
Hemsworth	Brothers Luke, Chris, and Liam – all actors
Hogan	Paul Hogan, actor
Howard	John Howard, former prime minister
Hugh	Hugh Jackman, actor
Hugo	Hugo Weaving, actor
Iggy	Iggy Azalea, rapper and singer
Impala	After the rock band, Tame Impala
Irwin	Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter
Isla	Isla Fisher, actress
Jacki	Jacki Weaver, actress
Jandamarra	Aboriginal guerilla fighter
Jet	Rock band
Keith	Keith Urban, country musician
Kylie	Kylie Minogue, singer
Liam	Liam Hemsworth, actor
Margot	Margot Robbie, actress
Mel	Mel Gibson, actor
Mia	Mia Wasikowska, actress
Micki	An indigenous tracker who tracked and killed Jandamarra
Miranda	Miranda Kerr, model
Naomi	Naomi Watts, actress
Natalie	Natalie Imbruglia, singer; “Nat” for short
Ned	Ned Kelly, a bushranger and outlaw
Nellie	Dame Nellie Melba, opera singer
Nicole	Nicole Kidman, actress
Noni	Noni Hazelhurst, actress
Olivia	Olivia Newton-John, singer
Orlando	Orlando Bloom, actor
Portia	Portia de Rossi, actress
Rebel	Rebel Wilson, actress
Rick	Rick Springfield, musician
Robin	Robin Gibb, of The Bee Gees
Rose	Rose Byrne, actress
Ruby Rose	Actress
Rupert	Rupert Murdoch, media mogul
Russell	Russell Crowe, actor
Sia	Musician
Simon	Simon Baker, actor
Slim Dusty	Aka Gordon Kirkpatrick, country singer
Tina	Tina Arena, musician
Toni	Toni Watson, musician, aka Tones and I
Troye	Troye Sivan, musician
Vance	Vance Joy, musician
Wiggles	Band / entertainers for children
Wills	William John Wills, an who explored inland Australia with Robert Burke

Australian Dog Names From Movies, TV Shows and Books

Did you know that soap operas are a big deal in Australian culture? Ask any Aussie about Charlene Mitchell, and they’ll instantly recognize the character played by Kylie Minogue on Neighbours. There are so many iconic TV characters whose names make great male or female Australian dog names. 

Or, take the movie Finding Nemo: it takes place on the eastern coast of Australia, so the characters contribute some fun options for Australian dog names: Bruce, Marlin, and Darla are all fantastic choices! 

Adam	Adam Douglas, Wilfred
Albert Facey	Character from the book “A Fortunate Life”
Alf	Alf Stewart, Home and Away
Angel	Angel Parrish, Home and Away
Bandit Heeler	Bluey
Beth	Beth Brennan, Neighbors
Bingo	Bluey
Blinky Bill	The Adventures of Blinky Bill
Bluey	Bluey
Bruce	Finding Nemo
Charlene Mitchell	Neighbours
Chilli Heeler	Bluey
Cody	The Rescuers Down Under
Crush	Finding Nemo
Dapto	Town in Koala Man
Darla	Finding Nemo
Donald Fisher	Home and Away
Donna Freedman	Neighbours
Dundee	Crocodile Dundee
Emma Jackson	Home and Away
Esme	A Country Practice
Gil	Finding Nemo
Joanna	The Rescuers Down Under
Kath	Kath & Kim
Kenny Larkin	Neighbors
Kevin	Koala Man show
Krebbs	The Rescuers Down Under
Lamb	Family of characters in the novel Cloudstreet
Laura Tweedle Rambotham	The Getting of Wisdowm
Marahute	The Rescuers Down Under
Marlin	Finding Nemo
Max	Mad Max
Maz	Nickname for Marilyn from Home and Away
McLeod	McLeod's Daughters
Miss Fisher	Phryne Fisher from the series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Molly	A Country Practice
Monty	Short for Monterey Jack from Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers
Mrs. Mangel	Neighbors
Muriel	Muriel's Wedding
Nemo	Finding Nemo
Percival	The Rescuers Down Under
Perry	Perry the Platypus, alias “Agent P” from Phineas and Ferb
Phillip Sherman	Finding Nemo
Pickles	Family of characters in the novel Cloudstreet
Ramsay	Ramsay Street, setting of the soap opera Neighbors
Shane Parrish	Home and Away
Storm Boy	Character from a children's book and movies
Thorn Bird	Title of book by Australian author Colleen McCullough
Vicky	Koala Man show
Wilfred	Title character from the series Wilfred

Mythological and Aboriginal Australian Dog Names

Australian culture has a rich tradition of folklore coming from regional songs, stories, and urban legends. Going back further in history, the many tribes of Aboriginal people share the mythology of “Dreamtime,” which provides many interesting and unique dog name ideas from Aboriginal Australian history. We’d bet you’ve never heard any Aboriginal Australian dog names at your local dog park! 

It’s important to mention that there are many different Aboriginal languages within the vast continent of Australia. So, if you’re thinking of naming your dog one of these unusual Aboriginal words, make sure you look up the correct pronunciation! 

Altjira	One of the creators of the world in Aboriginal mythology
Baiame	A creator god in Aboriginal culture
Biami	Spirit Ancestor in Southeastern Australia, sky god
Bunjil	An eagle god of the Kulin people
Bunyip	A legendary creature said to hide at the bottom of creeks and billabongs
Burrunjor	A legendary nocturnal reptile from the Outback
Bushranger	Robin Hood-like character from Australian folklore
Daramulum	A sky god who controls rain and thunder
Didgeridoo	Musical instrument used in Aboriginal storytelling
Drop Bear	A fearsome creature Aussies warn travelers about
Eingana	A goddess who helped create the world
Julana	A moon goddess of the Warlpiri people
Julunggul	The “rainbow serpent” goddess that brings life and wisdom to Earth
Marmoo	The god who created insects in Aboriginal mythology
Mimi	A group of supernatural spirits that have taught humans many skills
Min Min	The Min Min Light, a mysterious glowing ball of light that appears in the Outback
Minga	“Ghost” in an Aboriginal language
Min-na-wee	Girl who transformed into a crocodile, according to legend
Nungeena	The goddess who created birds to eat insects
Nymph	The Nullarbor Nymph, a mermaid-like creature
Swagman	Character from the folk song “Waltzing Matilda”; a drifter
Tiddalik	A mischievous frog from Aboriginal mythology
Wailwun	A large human-like creature from Aboriginal mythology with a power scream
Wala	A goddess who created the stars
Yhi	Goddess of light in Aboriginal mythology
Yowie	A mythical man-like ape creature similar to Big Foot

Nature-Based Australian Dog Names

There’s nothing better than enjoying the great outdoors with your furry friend by your side. If you’re lucky enough to have visited Australia, you know it’s a beautiful place full of incredible natural landscapes and lovely plants. 

The fragrant Eucalyptus tree is commonly associated with Australia. But, with four syllables, “eucalyptus” might be difficult for your new pup to understand. Instead, you could try Mallee, which is a type of eucalyptus tree; and with just two syllables will be easy for your dog to understand. 

Even today, the Aboriginal people of Australia are deeply connected to nature. We’ve included some dog name ideas that come from Aboriginal language: Kubirri (moon), Marni (rain), and Yari (sun) are Australian dog names you’ve probably never heard before. 

Acacia	Type of tree
Banksia	Type of flowering tree
Billabong	A native Wiradjuri word for “lake”
Bluebell	Wildflower found in Australia
Bowen	A specific type of mango
Bungle Bungle	Mountain range
Bunya	Type of pine tree native to Australia
Bush	Any place out in the wilderness away from civilization
Cassia	Type of yellow flowering tree
Cooper	Cooper Creek, actually a major river
Coral
Darling	Darling River, New South Wales
Eucalyptus	Type of tree
Fern
Hardy	Hardy Reef, part of the Great Barrier Reef
Heart	Heart Reef, part of the Hardy Reef shaped like a heart
Hillier	Lake Hillier, a pink lake in Victoria
Illawarra	Mountain range in New South Wales
Keira	Mountain in New South Wales
Kubirri	“Moon” in an Aboriginal language
Lilly Pilly	Evergreen tree native to Australia
Mallee	Type of eucalyptus tree
Marni	“Rain” in an Aboriginal Australian language
Mulga	Plant found throughout inland Australia
Murray	Murray River, the longest in Australia
Palm
Reef	After the Great Barrier Reef
Summer
Waratah	Iconic flower of Australia
Wattle	A type of acacia tree native to Australia
Wilga	Type of willow native to Australia
Willow	Type of tree
Wilpena	Wilpena Pound, a huge natural amphitheatre in South Australia
Yira	“Sun” in an Aboriginal language

Australian Dog Names Inspired by Sports

So many Australian dog breeds are known for being exceptionally energetic and athletic. A sporty name would be perfect for your Australian Kelpie or Cattle Dog. 

Does your pooch deserve a gold medal? Give him or her a name fit for an Olympian like Cathy, Dawn, or Ian. Do you have a pup who loves to play in the waves at the beach? Name them after a young surfer like Jack Robinson, whose nickname “Robbo” sounds quintessentially Australian. 

Admiral Frederick	Mascot for Central Coast Mariners football team
Benny	Mascot of Newcastle Jets football team
Brock	Peter Brock, race car driver
Bronco	Brisbane Broncos, rugby team
Captain Red Beard	Mascot for Central Coast Mariners football team
Cathy	Cathy Freeman, Olympic gold medalist in track and field
Cricket
Dawn	Dawn Fraser, Olympic gold medalist in swimming
Don	Don Bradman, or “The Don”; cricket player
Dragon	St. George Illawarra Dragons, rugby team
Footy	Slang for football
Ian	Ian Thorpe, Olympic gold medalist in swimming
Jillaroo	Nickname for Rugby League women
Joel	Joel Parkinson, professional surfer
Layne	Layne Beachley, professional surfer
Merv	Merv Hughes, cricket player
Mick	Mick Fanning, professional surfer
Panther	Penrith Panthers, rugby team
Phoenix	Wellington Phoenix, football team
Roary	Mascot for Brisbane Roar football team
Robbo	Nickname of Jack Robinson, professional surfer
Rod	Rod Laver, Grand Slam winner in tennis
Rosie	Mascot for Brisbane Roar football team
Sally	Sally Fitzgibbons, professional surfer
Socceroo	Nickname for the Australian national football team
Stephanie	Stephanie Gilmore, professional surfer; “Steph” for short
Ticker	Mascot of Melbourne FC football team
Tim	Tim Cahill, Australian footballer
Titan	Gold Coast Titans, rugby team
Vic	Mascot of Melbourne Victory football team
Wanderer	Western Sydney football team

Final Thoughts

From the kangaroo to the white cockatoo, from Adelaide to Darwin, Australia truly is a magical land. Capture the wild spirit of Australia by giving your dog a uniquely Aussie name. Even if your dog doesn’t have Australian heritage, these names work for any dog breed.

Do you prefer funny or classic Australian dog names? If your dog is an Australian breed, we’d love to hear what you named them. Let us know in the comments!