As a pet parent, one of the biggest responsibilities you have is to choose a great name for your new family member. It can be an overwhelming task when there are so many awesome dog names out there to pick from. Here are some top tips for choosing the best moniker for your furry pal.
Since we know what a huge job it can be sifting through thousands of name options online, we have done all the hard work for you and gathered together all the most popular dog names and put them all into one handy list for you.
From “Bella”, “Luna”, “Daisy” and “Molly” to “Duke”, “Champ” and “Grizzly” – this list has it all. So without further ado, let’s get to it!
🚺 Popular Female Dog Names For Your Sweet Missy
Some of the most popular dog names are actually human names. This list of female dog names includes all the most popular choices for your special girl. Dogs named “Bella” will be in good company as this name consistently tops the charts for female dog names.
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Bella (this is one of the human names that is consistently a top choice for naming your dog)
Bess
Bessie
Bonnie
Camila
Chloe
Dixie
Ella
Emily
Emma
Faith
Felicity
Fifi
Frankie
Gigi
Grace
Hannah
Hope
Jen
Joy
Julie
Katie
Kelly
Lea
Libby
Lisa
Lola
Lucy (this is one of the most popular human names for naming your dog)
Lulu
Mabel
Mackenzie
Maggie
Maya
Megan
Mia
Milly
Mimi
Molly
Nadia
Naomi
Nelly
Nessa
Nicki
Nina
Penny
Polly
Riley
Rosie
Roxy
Sadie
Sally
Sara
Sasha
Scarlett
Skyla
Sophie
Stella
Tess
Tilly
Zoey
🚹 Popular Male Dog Names For Your Boy Dog
Look at all these amazing boy dog names! If you have a male dog you will be spoiled for choice when trying to pick him out the best dog name – how do you even start?!
Ace
Alfie
Andy
Archie
Bandit
Benji (one of the most popular dog names)
Bingo
Buddy (Buddy is the perfect name for your new furry friend and can also be shortened to “Bud” – short names like this will improve your dog’s responsiveness during training)
Buster
Champ (one of the most popular male dog names)
Charlie (According to AKC registration, Charlie is the second most popular boy dog name for 2023, having claimed the spot from the name Milo which was 2nd this past year. While Charlie is traditionally a boy name, it is actually more unisex now in modern times as Charlie is a common nickname for the girl’s name Charlotte)
Chase
Cooper
Dexter
Diego (this is the Spanish form of the name James and is a really awesome choice for male dogs)
Diesel
Duke
Dusty
Eddy
Edward
Einstein
Fido
Jack
Jackson
Jet
Joey
Lucky
Mac
Marley
Mateo
Max (this is the most popular male dog name of 2023 and is an awesome choice for your buddy)
Milo (the second most popular dog name of 2022 – it lost its place to the dog name Charlie this year)
Neo
Newton
Nico
Ollie
Otis
Patch
Rex
Rocky
Rusty
Sammy
Sawyer
Scamp
Scooter
Scout
Shep
Spot
Teddy
Toby
Tucker (this is a great boy dog’s name. This is also the name of one of the most famous dogs in the world – Tucker Budzyn is a massive Youtube star)
Tyson (this is a popular dog name for boy dogs – it is actually an old French name meaning “high-spirited”, so it's a great choice for a lively puppy with a fiery personality)
Ziggy (this is a German name that means “victorious protector”)
😎 More Pet Names That Are Totally Cool For Your Popular Dog
We love the male dog names “Shaka” and “Goliath” and the female dog names “Queenie” and “Bijou”. Dogs named “Alpha” of either gender are sure to be the leaders of the pack at the dog park.
Alpha
This is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. It also refers to the leader of a dog pack
Amore
the Italian word for love
Archer
this is a Latin name and means “bowman”
Aries
a star sign
Bijou
the French word for jewel – perfect name for a small female dog
Blade
the blade of a knife or dagger if you have a badass dog or the blade of a leaf if he is a softer personality
Bones
this is a funny pun because dogs love to chew on bones
Boss
this is a cool unisex name for a pup with an alpha personality
Bruiser
this is a tough sounding dog name – it's also the name of the Chihuahua in the film Legally Blonde with Reese Witherspoon
Brutus
this is a Latin name – also he was one of the assassins of Julius Caesar
Bullet
this refers to bullets in a gun and is a good pun dog name for a very fast dog that loves to shoot around the dog park
Butch
this name is often associated with being very manly and masculine and is the perfect fit for a strong and muscular pup
Calamity Jane
a famous figure from the wild west known for her skill with a gun and riding a horse
Calico
refers to something being multi-colored, it is also a type of cotton cloth and can even refer to a patchy coat pattern on a cat
Chanel
Coco Chanel is a famous designer
Chaos
ah those early days with puppies!
Chopper
another word for a helicopter
Dagger
a type of weapon like a knife
Delta
the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, also the mouth of a river and a popular female name
Demon
this is a fun name if the pup you bring home is a bit mischievous – it is also the name of a hit track by the American rapper Doja Cat
Denim
a type of fabric typically used for jeans
Dutchess
this 2 syllable girl dog name is the perfect fit for a sophisticated pup
Ebony
usually refers to something black – ebony and ivory are great dog names for a pair of dogs if one is black and one is white
Fang
for those big dogs with big teeth – also the name of Hagrid's dog (in the books he is a Boarhound which is another word for Great Dane, but in the films he is a Neapolitan Mastiff)
Funky
this is another way to say someone is stylish and fashionable, can also refer to music
Gemini
a star sign
Glitter
if your dog’s personality sparkles like glitter
Goliath
the biblical giant that David fought – we really like this dog name for a Chihuahua – they may be small but they have giant personalities!
Gunner
a competitive and ambitious person
Harley
for the Harley Davidson motorbikes
Haven
a place where you feel safe – you will be your dog’s safe haven
Havoc
some pups just have a knack for this lol
Hip Hop
this two syllable dog name makes sense if you are a Hip Hop fan – it's said that short names of no more than two syllables also improve your dog's responsiveness during training
Indigo
a deep purple color – Indi is also a great nickname inspired by this color
Ivory
an off white color – also what tusks are made out of – Ebony and Ivory are fun names for a pair of dogs if one is black and the other is white
Jinx
it means to bring bad luck but even though this name has a negative meaning, it still makes a pretty awesome dog's name
Karma
if you want good karma in life then you need to do good things
Lady
this is such a cute name for a girl dog of any breed
Maybelline
a makeup brand
Mercedes
a car brand
Ninja
a Japanese fighter
Nitro
a type of car that goes really fast
Queenie
a cute name for your lady dog
Rambo
this is a tough name and is also the name of a series of films by the same name (John Rambo was played by Sylvester Stallone) – this is a great choice if your dog's personality is tough and fearless
Raptor
a type of dinosaur (Velociraptor)
Razer
a sharp blade to remove body hair
Reaper
the grim reaper or someone who harvests crops
Rebel
this name is perfect for an independent pup of any breed or gender
Rogue
going rogue means you go against the norm
Sabre
a type of sword
Savage
means you are a bit wild
Shadow
this is a great name if your new pet is a black dog like a Newfoundland
Shaka
the King of the Zulu's – this is a popular dog name for police dogs
Sniper
someone who shoots a target from far away
Sparkles
something bright and shiny
Spike
this is one of the most popular dog names for tough male dogs
Talon
a large claw
Tank
a military vehicle
Titan
refers to something strong, important or powerful
Trouble
for all those mischievous pups out there
Twinkles
a light or star twinkles – it shines from bright to dim alternately
Velvet
a type of fabric
Voodoo
black magic – such an inspired name for a black Labrador
😁 Most Popular Funny Dog Names
These names are sure to tickle your funny bone every time you call them out. We adore the boy dog names “Captain Floof” and “Mancub” and we love “Miss Chief” for a girl.
Munchkin (this refers to something small and endearing – it is also a breed of cat)
Nibbles
Pom Pom
Pooky (this is the name of Garfield’s teddy bear)
Precious
Princess
Puddles
Pudgepup
Pudgy Pie
Puff
Roly Poly
Ruffles
Schnookie (this cute pet name is a term of endearment and simply means “sweetheart”)
Scruffy
Shaggy (this is a fun name for a long coated doggy)
Smudge
Snookums (a term of endearment)
Snuggles
Socks
Speckles
Sweetheart
Teacup
Tickles
Tot
Tubby (means you are a little plump)
Waggs
Whiskers
🍩 Popular Pet Names Inspired By Food and Drinks
Food inspired names have always been a popular choice when naming a dog and when you see all the awesome names on this list it will be easy to see why this is an enduring trend.
Boba (for boba tea/bubble tea – it’s made with tapioca pearls)
Bon Bon
Brie (for the cheese)
Brioche (this is a sweet bread that is delicious)
Brownie
Candy
Caramel
Champers (for champagne)
Cheeto
Cherry
Chiclet (this is chewing gum)
Chili
Chip
Cinnamon
Clementine (this is a citrus fruit)
Cocoa
Cookie
Creampuff
Crumpet
Cupcake
Custard
Donut
Drumstick (a chicken leg)
Dumpling
Eskimo Pie (this is chocolate covered vanilla ice cream on a stick)
Fizzy (for carbonated drinks)
Fluffernutter (this is a sandwich made of peanut butter and marshmallow creme)
Fudge
Ginger
Gumdrop
Gummy Bear
Gyro (this is meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and then sliced and put in a pita with salad and sauce)
Hazel (a type of nut)
Honey
Hot Dog
Java (this is another way to say coffee)
Jelly Bean
Licorice
Margarita (this is a popular cocktail)
Marshmallow
Meatball
Milkshake
Mocha (this is a chocolate coffee drink)
Mochi (this is a food from the country Japan – it is a type of rice cake that is a sweet dessert)
Mojito (a rum-based cocktail)
Muffin
Noodle
Nori (this is an edible seaweed used a lot in Japanese dishes)
Nugget
Olive
Oreo
Pancake
Peach
Peanut
Pepper
Pickles
Pork Chop
Pretzel
Pringle (chips in a tube)
Pumpernickel (a type of scrummy bread)
Pumpkin
Rosemary (a herb)
Saffron (this is a fragrant spice)
Sausage
Schnitzel (the wiener schnitzel is the national dish of the country Austria, however this food is popular in many other places too)
Sherry (a type of wine)
Shirley (for the Shirley Temple non-alcoholic cocktail made famous by the legendary child actress of the same name)
Shrimp
Slush Pup (for the slush puppy drink – can also use the nickname “Slushy”)
Snickers (a chocolate bar)
Spud (for potatoes)
Sugar
Sweetie
Taco
Tater (a tater tot is a cylinder of grated potato that is either baked or deep fried)
Tia Maria (this is a coffee liqueur)
Toffee
Tootsie (for the tootsie roll candy)
Waffles
Worsie (this is the Afrikaans word for “little sausage” and what South Africans call a Dachshund)
🪻 Inspiration From Nature For Popular Dog Names
Nature inspired names are awesome. They provide the perfect opportunity to embrace your dog’s coat color or breed origins in the naming process. We love the boy dog names “Jasper” and “Cosmo” and we adore “Blossom” for a female.
of the air – also the name of a chocolate bar – either way it's an awesome dog's name
Amber
fossilized tree resin
Aqua
of the water
Arbor
of the trees
Ash
a type of tree – this name works for both a boy dog and a girl
Astro
of the stars/outer space
Aurora
for the Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights
Autumn
a season
Blizzard
a snow storm
Blossom
another word for flower
Briar
a type of shrub
Brooke
a small stream
Bud
before a flower blooms
Buttercup
a flower
Calla
the Calla Lily is a flower
Cliff
a rocky area that rises high usually with a sheer drop to the ocean
Comet
a celestial body and one of the most popular nature inspired names
Coral
this grows under the sea
Cosmo
relating to the whole universe and a perfect choice for your male dog
Dahlia
a flower
Daisy
these common flowers make such a sweet dog name – they even come in a blue variety which are beautiful
Dawn
the very start of the day as the sun rises
Dipper
for the big dipper – a star constellation
Douglas
for the Douglas Fir – the trees commonly used as Christmas trees – an inspired choice if your boy dog is born around Christmas time (“Doug” and “Douglas” are both great male dog names)
Ember
glowing coal as the fire dies
Everest
Mount Everest is a huge mountain
Fern
a type of plant
Flame
what you get when you light a fire
Fleur
this word is French for “flower” – if you're into more unique dog names, choosing “Fleur” instead of “Flower” will set your pup apart
Flora
another word for all the plants
Flower
a blossom or a bloom – the pretty colorful part of a plant
Flurry
a light snowfall
Frosty
when it's super cold out in winter and ice forms on things
Gem
a precious stone
Heather
purple flowers
Holly
the plant commonly associated with Christmas
Iris
a flower
Ivy
a climbing plant
Jade
the green gemstones
Jasper
a gemstone
Joshua
the Joshua tree – “Josh” and “Joshua” are nice male dog names
Juniper
a plant
Leaf
the green part on the top of a tree is made up of lots of leaves
Lily
a flower
Luna
this is a Latin name that simply means “moon” – this is currently the most popular girl dog name in the world (2023)
Maple
a tree
Meadow
a large open grassy area with flowers
Misty
when there is fog in the air and you can't see well
Nova
these are bright stars – they release powerful energy to appear really bright then fade away
Onyx
a black gemstone
Orion
this is a star constellation – Orion's belt
Pearl
a gemstone
Pebbles
you can find pebbles out in nature, at the beach or in streams or the forest even
Poppy
a flower
Primrose
a flower
Ranger
a forest ranger keeps the wooded area safe by doing regular patrols
Reed
these plants typically grow near rivers
Ridge
the high part of a mountain
Rio
this Spanish name means river
River
a moving body of water that flows into the sea
Rose
a flower
Rowan
a type of tree
Ruby
a gemstone
Sandy
the beach is sandy
Sapphire
a gemstone
Shells
you find sea shells all along the shore at the beach
Skye
adding an ‘e' makes this a lovely girls name – it's for the big blue expanse of sky above us
Snowball
if you have a small white pup, Snowball is a fitting name
Snowflake
this is a cool name if your new pup has a pure white coat
Snowy
this is the best dog name for a snow white puppy
Star
the pinpricks of light we see in the night sky – the biggest star in our solar system though is the sun
Storm
a tumultuous weather event
Summer
a season
Sunny
when the sun is out we say it is sunny
Thunder
the sound you hear during a storm – it is often accompanied by lightning
Tsunami
the giant wave caused by an undersea earthquake
Venus
a planet
Violet
a flower
Willow
a tree
Woody
for the woody trunks of all the trees
🐝 Inspiration For The Most Popular Dog Names From The Animal Kingdom
Dog names inspired by other animals is another popular trend we love. We think “Gator” and “Leo” are awesome boy dog names and we would love a female pooch called “Ladybug”.
Bear is a great name – it is the perfect fit for any big and fluffy breed of dog
Bee
for the black and yellow buzzing insects – a super choice if your new dog has lots of energy and zips around
Beetle
these insects come in many different shapes and sizes
Billy
a male goat – this is a wonderful boy dog's name
Birdie
for all the birds
Bob
for the Bobcat
Buck
a buck is a male deer – “Buck” or “Bucky” are both great boy dog names
Bug
small insects are called bugs – pet parents might call their new dog their love bug as a term of endearment
Bull
a male cow
Bunny
a rabbit
Butterfly
a beautiful and colorful winged insect – this is one of the more unusual animal inspired pet names
Chicken
a farmyard fowl and also a term of endearment when you call someone “my chicken”
Chirpy
for the sounds birds make – this is a funny name for a pet who is very vocal
Colt
a male horse
Coyote
this canine is a relative of the wolf
Cricket
a jumping insect and a super cute name for your new puppy
Croc
short for crocodile – this name would suit a boy dog
Cub
a baby carnivorous mammal is called a cub (bear, lion, fox etc) – the dog name “Man Cub” is perfect for a boy dog
Doe
this is the perfect name for a girl dog with those big puppy dog eyes – while a doe is a female deer, doe eyes refer to large eyes that make you look cute and innocent
Dove
a type of bird
Drake
a male duck
Eagle
a bird of prey
Falcon
a bird of prey
Fawn
a baby deer – this is a great name if your dog has a fawn colored coat
Flutter
all wings in the animal kingdom flutter – this is a good name for those dogs who bat their eyelashes at you to get extra treats
Fox
a type of small canine
Foxxy
for foxes – if you call someone foxxy, it means you think they are attractive
Gator
short for alligator – this is a really cool boy dog name – Gator is also one of Tucker Budzyn's friends
Goldie
for the goldfish or the golden man of a lion – also the name of famous film star Goldie Hawn
Goose
a large water bird – also the name of Maverick's copilot buddy in Top Gun
Grizzly
for the Grizzly Bear – since there are a lot of dogs named “Bear”, this is a more unusual choice for a male dog
Harpy
for the Harpy Eagle
Hawk
a bird of prey
Hootie
the inspiration for this name is from the sounds that owls make – also the name of a rock band (Hootie and the Blowfish)
Hopper
for all the jumping creatures like bunnies and kangaroos
Jag
for the Jaguar – could also use the name “Jagger”
Kit
a kit is a baby raccoon, beaver or fox
Kitty
another name for a cats and also the nickname for women called Katherine or Kathleen
Ladybug
the iconic insect identifiable by its black and red spotted carapice
Leo
for lions – this is one of the best dog names for breeds like a Golden Retriever with their shaggy golden manes of floof
Lynx
a type of wild cat
Magpie
a bird
Moo Moo
for the sounds made by cows – a funny name if your dog's personality is a little aloof and grumpy
Moose
the largest member of the deer family
Mouse
a small rodent
Panda
the adorable black and white bears from China
Panther
a sleek black hunter – this is not a separate species but rather refers to leopards and jaguars that have black coats
Pigeon
a bird – also the nickname that Tramp gave to Lady in the film
Piglet
a baby pig – great name for a dog with an insatiable appetite
Puffin
adorable arctic birds
Puma
another name for the cougar
Pup
a baby dog, but can also refer to the young of a number of animal species
Queen
a female cat
Ragamuffin
a type of cat
Ragdoll
a type of cat
Robin
a bird
Sparrow
a bird
Squirrel
a rodent with a bushy tail
Tiger
a big stripey hunting cat
Viper
a snake
Vixen
a female fox
Wolfie
for the wolf – this is also starting to become one of the more popular human names for boys too
Wolverine
the biggest member of the weasel family
🎥 All The Most Popular Dog Names From Movies, TV Shows and Books
There are so many great dog names to be found amongst pop culture. We love the male dog names “Baloo” and “Pluto” and think “Betty Boop” is a great choice for a girl.
she is the main character in the movie The Little Mermaid
Arya
she is from Game of Thrones
B-Dawg
he is one of the dogs in the Buddies franchise
Baloo
he is Mowgli's bestie in the movie The Jungle Book – he is a big bear
Balto
the movie Balto was based on true events – this dog ran an extraordinary distance through treacherous conditions to deliver a life saving serum to a town in Alaska
Barbie
she has books, a TV show and now a film
Batman
one of the most popular DC superheroes
Beast
from Beauty and the Beast
Beethoven
from the film franchise of the same name – he is a great, clumsy Saint Bernard
Belle
she is the princess in Beauty and the Beast
Betty Boop
from the classic cartoon of the same name – perfect for a puppy who loves nose boops
Bibbidy
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo is the fairy godmother's magic words in the movie Cinderella
Bilbo
Bilbo Baggins was in The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
Bluey
he is a blue dog from the TV series Bluey
Bolt
from the Disney film Bolt
Budderball
he is one of the dogs in the Buddies franchise
Buddha
he is one of the dogs in the Buddies franchise
Buffy
from Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV Show
Buzz
Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story franchise
Captain America
he is part of the Avengers
Chance
the American Bulldog in Homeward Bound
Clifford
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Copper
from the Fox and the Hound – he is the Bloodhound
Daenerys
she is the Mother of Dragons in Game of Thrones
Dobby
he is the loyal house elf from the Harry Potter franchise
Doc
Doc McStuffins is a Disney animated TV Show
Doogie
Doogie Howser was a television show
Dorothy
the main character in The Wizard of Oz
Dory
the Blue Tang fish in Finding Nemo with the bad memory and big heart
Drogo
Khal Drogo was a character in Game of Thrones
Dumbledore
the greatest wizard in the Harry Potter franchise
Effie
Effie Trinket was in The Hunger Games
Eleven
she is a character in Stranger Things
Elsa
the ice queen in Frozen
Frodo
he is a hobbit in The Lord of the Rings
Gandalf
he is the wizard in The Lord of the Rings
Ghost
Jon Snow's Dire Wolf in Game of Thrones
Gidget
a dog in The Secret Life of Pets
Ginny
she is the youngest Weasley and eventually becomes Harry Potter's wife
Gizmo
a mogwai in the film Gremlins
Goofy
Mickey Mouse's bestie
Gremlin
for the film Gremlins
Harley Quinn
she is the Joker's girlfriend in The Suicide Squad
Harry
the main character in the Harry Potter franchise
Hermione
one of Harry's best friends in the Harry Potter franchise
Homer
the dad from The Simpsons
Hooch
the dog in the film Turner and Hooch
Huck
the main character in the Adventures of Huck Finn
Hulk
he is one of the Avengers
Indiana Jones
the main character in the Indiana Jones franchise
Jack Sparrow
Captain Jack Sparrow is from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise
James Bond
he is the iconic spy who has been in a number of movies
Jasmine
the princess in Aladdin
Jedi
Jedi Knights are part of the Star Wars franchise
Jessie
She is the cowgirl ragdoll from the Toy Story franchise
Jock
the dog in Jock of the Bushveld
Katniss
Katniss Everdeen is the main character in the Hunger Games
Leia
Princess Leia of Star Wars
Macgyver
he was the main character in the TV series of the same name
Magnus
Magnus Bane is a sassy warlock in the Shadowhunters universe
Marshall
he is a Paw Patrol Pup
Maverick
Tom Cruise's character in Top Gun
Minnie
Minnie Mouse is Mickey Mouse's girlfriend
Miss Piggy
she is a Muppet's character – this is a cute name for a girl dog with a big appetite
Moana
the main character in the film of the same name
Mowgli
he is the mancub in The Jungle Book film
Mudbud
he is one of the dogs in the Buddies franchise
Mufasa
Simb'a dad in The Lion King
Nala
Simba's best friend and eventual wife in The Lion King
Oompa Loompa
this fun name is inspired by the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Paddington
Paddington Bear is an iconic British figure from books and film
Pluto
Mickey Mouse's puppy dog
Pongo
the male dog in 101 Dalmatians
Poppins
Mary Poppins – someone every mom wishes she had!
Rapunzel
the princess from Tangled
Rubble
he is a Paw Patrol Pup
Ryder
he is the boy who is in charge of the Paw Patrol
Scooby Doo
he is a Great Dane who solves mysteries in the Scooby Doo franchise
Simba
the main character in The Lion King
Skipper
she is Barbie's sister
Skywalker
Luke Skywalker is the main Jedi that the Star Wars universe is built around
Slinky
Slinky dog is the pup character in the Toy Story franchise
Snoopy
Charlie Brown's dog
Snow White
she is a Disney princess
Sophia
Princess Sophia is a Disney TV Show
Tarzan
the main character in the film Tarzan
Tinkerbell
the fairy who is Peter Pan's best friend and sidekick – she is also the main character in a Disney spin off show
Wednesday
she is the daughter in The Addams family film and the main character in the spin-off show called Wednesday
Wendy
Wendy Darling is one of the characters that go to Neverland in Peter Pan
Willy Wonka
from the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Winnie the Pooh
he is the cuddly bear in the Winnie the Pooh series of books and now films
Yoda
the Jedi Master in Star Wars
🐲 Give Your Popular Dog a Mythological Name
The male dog names “Loki”, “Thor” and “Zeus” are some of the most commonly chosen mythology inspired names in the world. Our top pick for girls is “Nessie” – super cute and adorable for your furry little monster!
Achilles
the hero of the Trojan war and a fun name for your new best friend
Adonis
he was an extremely attractive mortal man that Aphrodite fell in love with
Aphrodite
Greek Goddess of love and beauty
Apollo
he was the Greek God of a lot of things – sun, music, art, poetry, healing, light, truth, prophecy
Ares
Greek God of War
Athena
one of the 12 Olympian Deities
Diana
Roman Goddess of the Hunt
Elf
a supernatural being with a human like form
Eros
Greek God of Carnal Love
Fairy
mythical winged beings with human form
Freyja
Norse Goddess of Love and Fertility
Gaia
Greek Goddess of All Life – basically Mother Earth
Hades
Greek God of the Underworld
Heimdall
Norse God who is the father of Mankind
Helios
a Titan God who was the personification of the Sun
Hermes
one of the 12 Olympian Deities
Horus
an Egyptian God in the form of a Falcon
Juno
Ancient Roman Queen of the Gods and Goddess of Marriage
Kali
Hindu Goddess of destruction and death
Khonsu
Egyptian Moon God
Kronos
The King of the Titans
Loki
Norse God of Mischief
Mermaid
a being that has the top half of a human and the bottom half of a fish
Nessie
for the Loch Ness Monster
Nixie
a female water sprite
Nyx
Greek Goddess of the Night
Odin
Norse God of War
Phoebe
she was a Titan
Phoenix
an immortal firebird and great two syllable dog name for your new puppy
Pixie
small human like creatures with pointy ears
Ra
Egyptian God of the Sun
Seelie
another term for fairies
Selkie
seal folk – in irish and Scottish mythology they are half fish half human and can shift between the two forms – in the water they are seals but take human form on land
Thor
son of Odin and a great Norse Warrior
Zeus
King of the Gods in Greek mythology
Last Thoughts
We hope you have found the best name for your furry companion on this list – let us know what name you chose in the comments below!
I’m Shelley, a content creator and copywriter from Wicklow in the Irish countryside. I am a big animal lover, so writing about dogs is a dream come true! I’m the crazy lady who will stop you in the street while you’re out walking your dog to give it cuddles. I adore all dogs, but I would have to say the big slobbery ones are my favorite.
