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200+ Gray Dog Names For Your Silvery Pup

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Have you just decided on welcoming a beautiful gray pup into your home? Maybe a stunning Weimaraner, an Irish Wolfhound, or a blue Frenchie? Then the next thing you need to do is look at our extensive list of over 200 gray dog names to find the perfect one for your pooch.

Whether you’re looking for names inspired by nature, space, or something a little more original, we have the best ones for you to choose from. Read on to find your pup's forever name!

Gray Dog Names

How To Choose The Perfect Gray Dog Name?

After thoroughly researching a reputable breeder, or even heading down to your local shelter (you never know, there may be an amazing gray pup there), you need to think about a name.

But where should you start? There are so many amazing gray dog names to choose from that it can feel a little overwhelming. Should it be unique? Strong? Reflect their stunning gray coats? Here are a couple of tips to find the perfect name for your gray-silver puppy.

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  • Does it suit their personality? This may be a little hard to know before you get your new puppy but you can always check out the DogsPlanet breed profiles to get a better idea. Some pups are usually more outgoing or have specific breed characteristics. These may include herding instincts, how vocal they are, whether they love water, or if they’re more of a lap dog. You might want to choose a name that suits their personality (such as Twinkle for a little lap dog)! Size and body type are also something you can think about. Have you adopted a big, gray Great Dane? Then you may want a strong and powerful name rather than a cute one.
  • Think about how unique it is. This is a really important factor for some dog owners. A couple of the names on this list, including Luna, are the most popular dog names according to the AKC. If you’re wanting something no one else has, then we have plenty of them on this list too!
  • Make sure you like it from the beginning. We don’t recommend changing a pup’s name once they’ve gotten used to it. It can be very confusing for them and can make training difficult. Whilst they’re a puppy, it’s OK to try out a few names for a couple of days to see which one suits them best. But once you choose, stick to it.
  • Keep it short. Most owners and pup experts recommend calling your pup a name with a maximum of 2 syllables. This helps them to learn it more quickly and for them to respond. Most of the gray and blue dog names on this list are on the short side, but there are a couple of longer ones to choose from too (should you want)!

Cute Gray Dog Names

Nearly all gray dogs (even the pups that look a little like rats) are cute. Some are huge, and some are small but they’re all adorable. Here are some of our favorite cute names for your smokey pooch. 

Blade
Chrome
Dusty
Fade
Ghost
Hazy
Perse
Powder
Scratch
Shady
Sharky
Silver
Smokey
Stoney
Twinkle
Winter

Female Gray Dog Names

How beautiful is ‘Misty’ for almost any silver dog breed? It's such a cute name! These names for girl pups are sweet, strong, and very unique. Just like your pup.

Ashley
Cindra
Dove
Luna
Misty
Nimbus
Pearl
Stormy

Male Gray Dog Names

Both ‘Smoke’ and ‘Steel’ are really popular names for Weimaraners and Weimaraner mixes. They’re adorable and really show off the stunning, silver coat of these pups. Here are a couple more of our favorite ones for you to choose for your good boy.

Grey
Gunner
Maverick
Shadow
Smoke
Specter
Steel
Sterling
Storm

Food-Inspired Names for Gray Dogs

Gray isn’t exactly an appetizing color, but who doesn’t love a mushroom? There are actually quite a few adorable names for you to choose from for your food-loving pups.

Baba Ganoush
Cheese
Clam
Cupcake
Eel
Fish
Garlic
Ice Cream
Monte Enebro
Mushroom
Oyster
Soup
Truffle

Name Your Gray Dog Like Your Favorite Drink

Whether you have a pup that deserves a regal name or you just love a shot, drinks could be a really good source of inspiration for your gray dog!

Earl Grey
Absolut
Comet
Gin
Gin Tonic
Martini
Paloma
Sambuca
Vesper
Vodka

Funny Gray Dog Names

Although they’re amusing, these are also such great names for your pup! We particularly love ‘Bullet’ for a fast breed like the Greyhound. We also really love ‘Tinsel’.

Alexander the Gray
Bullet
Gray Gatsby
Robot
Staple
Stethoscope
Tinsel

Nature-Inspired Names For Gray Dogs

One of the best places to look for gray dog names is in nature. Rocks, trees, weather… there really is a huge array of possibilities. Some of them are cute and ideal for fluffier pups (like ‘Cloud’) and others are strong for athletic dogs (like ‘Onyx). There are lots to choose from! 

Agate
Ash
Avalanche
Basalt
Carbon
Clay
Cloud
Diatomite
Everest
Gabbro
Gneiss
Iron
Lightning
Onyx
Pebble
Rain
Salt
Shale
Sky
Slate
Smoky
Stone
Vapor
Volcano

Gray Dog Names Inspired by Space

Of course, there’s already the famous ‘Luna’ (which is actually a beautiful Italian dog name) but plenty of the rocks flying around our sky could be the perfect name for your silver pooch too. How cute is ‘Hubble’?

Asteroid
Astronaut
Atlas
Hubble
Mercury
Moon
Nebula
Pluto
Rocket

Gray Dog Names Inspired By Movies, TV Shows, and Books Characters

When it comes to the best gray dog names inspired by characters there is really a huge diversity. Everything from the cutest rabbit on TV (little Thumper from Bambi) to the wickedest Wizard around. Of course, you could also go for a robot police officer or the iconic, spaghetti-loving street dog.

NameMovie/TV Show/Book
BabarBabar the Elephant
BalooThe Jungle Book
BenderFuturama
Bugs BunnyLooney Tunes
CasperCasper
ColossusX-Men
DonkeyShrek
DumboDumbo
EeyoreWinnie the Pooh
FlipperFlipper
Gandalf the GrayLord of the Rings
HadesHercules
MandalorianStar Wars
MeekoPocahontas
Meredith GreyGrey’s Anatomy
PusheenEveryday Cute
RémyRatatouille
RoboCopRoboCop
Rocket RaccoonMarvel Comics
RockyMovies,TV Shows, Books
RogerFamily Guy
ShenziThe Lion King
Silver SurferMarvel Comics
TerkTarzan
ThumperBambi
TomTom and Jerry
TotoroMy Neighbor Totoro
TrampLady and the Tramp
VoldemortHarry Potter
WraithThe Lord of the Rings

Names Inspired by Gray Animals

It’s not just dogs that have a stunning gray coat. It isn’t just elephants either. There are so many beautiful animals (and a couple not-so-beautiful) that are iconically gray. What about ‘Wolf’ the Whippet?

Anchovy
Armadillo
Bat
Bobcat
Crocodile
Dolphin
Elephant
Heron
Hippo
Koala
Lizard
Mackerel
Manatee
Mouse
Owl
Penguin
Pigeon
Rabbit
Raccoon
Rhinoceros
Sardine
Seal
Shark
Slug
Trout
Whale
Wolf

Music-Inspired Names for Gray Dogs

If you or your pup is a music lover then a music-inspired name could be a great choice for your pooch. Especially ‘Disco Ball’.

Banjo
Bugle
CD
Cymbal
Disco Ball
Drum
Flute
Harmonica
Jack
Snare
Triangle
Turntable
Vibraphone

Gray Dog Names Inspired by Video Games Characters

There are so many great Pokemon dog names and many of them just happen to be gray! There are also some really unusual names from other video games to choose from. 

NameVideogame
AggronPokémon
AronPokémon
CastformPokémon
ChaosXenosaga
ClankRatchet & Clank
GeraltThe Witcher
GlaliePokémon
GrazelWhite Knight Chronicles
Jangmo-oPokémon
KlangPokémon
KlinkPokémon
KubfuPokémon
LaironPokémon
Lee ChaolanTekken
LugiaPokémon
MachampPokémon
MachokePokémon
MachopPokémon
MagnemitePokémon
MagnetonPokémon
MinccinoPokémon
OnixPokémon
PidovePokémon
PoochyneaPokémon
PupitarPokémon
RegisteelPokémon
RelicanthPokémon
RhydonPokémon
RhyhornPokémon
Silver the HedgehogSonic
SteelixPokémon
SunnyMetal Gear
ThwompSuper Mario

Gray Dog Names in Other Languages

Many dog owners love to call their pups a foreign name. Here are some of the most common gray-related words in other languages. Of course, if you’re looking for even more inspiration you could check out our lists of French dog names and Icelandic dog names.

NameMeaning
Abu“Ash” in Indonesian
Arashi (嵐)“Storm” in Japanese
Argent“Silver” in French
Brume“Haze” in French
Damp“Vapor” in Danish
Foschia“Haze” in Italian (pronounced FOSKIA)
Grau“Gray” in German
Gri“Gray” in Turkish
Grigia“Gray” in Italian (for a female)
Grigio“Gray” in Italian (for a male)
Gurē (グレー)“Gray” in Japanese
Hai“Ash” in Japanese
Hopea“Silver” in Finnish
Jōki“Vapor” in Japanese
Liath“Ash” in Irish
Lua“Moon” in Portuguese
Nube“Cloud” in Spanish
Plata“Silver” in Spanish
Pogpung (폭풍)“Storm” in Korean
Tsuki (月)“Moon” in Japanese

Gray and White Dog Names

Many gray pups have white patches on them too. In fact, they can be stripes, spots, or splodges, and some breeds are even mainly white with small bits of gray. Here are some of our favorite names for gray and white dogs

Limestone
Paint
Tin
Wolfie

Last Thoughts

Choosing the correct name for your dog is a big responsibility. You want it to match them perfectly, be cute, easy for them to remember, and be one you adore too. There are so many incredible names inspired by gray objects, animals, food, and nature for you to choose from. What are you going to call your gray dog? We’d love to know!

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