300+ Science Dog Names For Your Mad Scientist Pooch

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If science interests you then you’re in for a treat with our ultimate list of science dog names. We have gathered together the best selection of uber-cool nerdy dog names from every branch of science for all those puppy parents who know how awesome being in the lab can be.

Whether you understand the dynamics of quantum physics and complex trigonometry equations or whether your science efforts are more “KABOOM!”, we are sure you’ll find an awesome science related dog name here for your pooch.

So don your lab coat and goggles and let’s dive in!

🚺 Female Scientist Dog Names

Some of the greatest scientific contributions ever came from these amazing women scientists. We love the dog names “Sally” and “Mae” for girl pups of any breed.

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AdaAda Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer – she was an English mathematician
AliceAlice Augusta Ball was a chemist who developed a treatment for leprosy
AnningMary Anning was a paleontologist
AugustaAlice Augusta Ball was a chemist who developed a treatment for leprosy
BarbaraBarbara McClintock was involved with genetics and won the Nobel Prize in 1983 for her work
CarolineCaroline Herschel was an astronomer who collaborated with her brother William Herschel who was a fellow astronomer and composer
CarsonRachel Carson was a marine biologist and conservationist
CeceliaCecelia Payne Gaposhchkin was an astronomer and astrophysicist
ChienChien Shiung Wu was an experimental physicist
DorothyDorothy Hodgkin was a British chemist
ElizabethElizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to earn a medical degree in America
FranklinRosalind Franklin was the scientist whose X-Ray diffraction work made it possible to discover the structure of DNA
FreeseKatherine Freese is the director of a theoretical physics institute in Sweden
GertrudeGertrude Elion was a biochemist
HodgkinDorothy Hodgkin was a British chemist
HopperGrace Hopper was a computer scientist and mathematician
JaneJane Goodall is the the world's leading expert on chimpanzees
JemisonMae Jemison is a former NASA astronaut
JenniferJennifer Doudna works in the genetic engineering field
JocelynJocelyn Bell Burnell is an astrophysicist
KatherineKatherine Johnson was a mathematician
LiseLise Meitner was a physicist
LovelaceAda Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer – she was an English mathematician
MaeMae Jemison is a former NASA astronaut
MariaMaria Goeppert Mayer was a theoretical physicist
MarieMarie Curie was the scientist who discovered polonium and radium – she is one of the most famous scientists in the world
MaryMary Leakey was a British paleontologist
MitchellMaria Mitchell was an American astronomer
RachelRachel Carson was a marine biologist and conservationist
RitaRita Levi Montalcini was a neurobiologist
RosalindRosalind Franklin was the scientist whose X-Ray diffraction work made it possible to discover the structure of DNA
RubinVera Rubin was an astronomer
SallySally Ride was the first American woman in space
SaraSara Seager has discovered 715 planets with the Kepler telescope
SauSau Lan Wu is a particle physicist
TieraTiera Guinn is only 21 but is helping to build a rocket for NASA
ValentinaValentina Tereshkova was the first woman to travel to space
VeraVera Rubin was an astronomer

🚹 Male Scientist Dog Names

If you’re looking for some great scientist dog names, you’ll be hard pressed to beat this list. From classic names like “Einstein”, to more unusual choices like “Tao”, this list has it all.

AlbertAlbert Einstein is regarded as one of the most influential scientists in history – he had many interests from science, to medicine, to philosophy, physics and math
AlexanderAlexander Graham Bell was the Scottish inventor who gave the world the telephone
AlfredAlfred Russel Wallace was a biologist who collaborated with Charles Darwin on the theory of evolution
AngeloMichele Angelo Besso was an engineer who collaborated with Einstein
AntoineAntoine Lavoisier was a French scientist who is largely regarded as the father of chemistry
BellAlexander Graham Bell was the Scottish inventor who gave the world the telephone
BessoMichele Angelo Besso was an engineer who collaborated with Einstein
BillBill Gates co-founded Microsoft
BlaiseBlaise Pascal is a famous French mathematician
CarlCarl Friedrich Gauss was a German mathematician
CharlesCharles Darwin is known for proposing his theory of natural selection in evolutionary biology – his ideas basically describe how animals evolve
CopernicusNicolaus Copernicus was an astronomer who made important contributions to our understanding of astronomy by proposing his ideas that Earth was a planet and that all they all orbited the sun
DarwinCharles Darwin is known for proposing his theory of natural selection in evolutionary biology – his ideas basically describe how animals evolve
EinsteinAlbert Einstein is regarded as one of the most influential scientists in history – Einstein is also the name of Doc's dog in the movie Back to the Future and a great choice for your dog too
Euclidthis mathematician is considered the father of geometry
Fibonaccihe was an Italian mathematician from the middle ages
GalileoGalileo was an Italian astronomer who was curious about space which he studied through a homemade telescope – he was the first to posit that the moon’s surface was not flat and smooth
GodfriedGodfried Wilhelm Leibniz shares credit with Isaac Newton for being the brains behind calculus (although they did not appear to work together on this)
GregorGregor Mendel was a biologist who is regarded as the father of genetics
GroverGrover Krantz was an anthropologist from America
HalleyEdmond Halley was the astronomer who discovered Halley's comet, a comet that appears approximately every 74 years – it is one of the most famous comets in the world
HenryHenry Ford was the inventor responsible for bringing the assembly line technique of mass production to the car industry
IsaacIsaac Newton was an English scientist and mathematician famous for formulating gravitational theory and the laws of motion – he is one of the most well-known figures in history
IvanIvan Pavlov was a Russian physiologist who used dogs to develop the technique of classical conditioning
JJ. Robert Oppenheimer was the theoretical physicist who researched and designed the atomic bomb – he is often referred to as the father of the atomic bomb (probably not the greatest legacy!) – “Jay” is a great dog's name
JamesJames Maxwell was a Scottish physicist
KeplerJohannes Kepler was one of the most influential scientists specializing in astronomy – he said that a planet orbited in ellipses rather than circles
LudwigLudwig Boltzmann was a physicist
MaxwellJames Maxwell was a Scottish physicist
NeilNeil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon
NewtonIsaac Newton was an English scientist and mathematician famous for formulating gravitational theory and the laws of motion – he is one of the most well-known figures in history
NikolaNikola Tesla was the scientist who was the pioneer of AC electricity
PavlovIvan Pavlov was a Russian physiologist who developed the technique of classical conditioning
PierrePierre Curie was a French scientist and husband of marie Curie
Pythagorasthe mathematician whose research gave us Pythagoras' theorem
RichardRichard Feynman was a physicist who contributed to quantum theory
RusselAlfred Russel Wallace was a biologist who collaborated with Charles Darwin on his theories of evolution
SteveSteve Jobs is the inventor of Apple products
TaoTerence Tao is an Australian mathematician
TeslaNikola Tesla was the scientist who was the pioneer of AC electricity
ThomasThomas Edison was an American inventor – he invented the lightbulb
TychoTycho Brahe was a Danish astronomer
WilhelmGodfried Wilhelm Leibniz shares credit with Isaac Newton for being the brains behind calculus (although they did not appear to work together on this)
WilliamWilliam Herschel was an astronomer

🐶 Science Dog Names Inspired By Real Life Dogs of Science

All these dogs either belonged to scientists as pets or were instrumental in bringing about scientific discoveries. All these amazing dogs deserve to be remembered forever.

ArleekinOne of of Pavlov’s dogs
BaltoTogo and Balto delivered a lifesaving diptheria serum to Nome, Alaska – they saved the town
BeckOne of Pavlov’s dogs
BelkaStrelka and Belka were the first living beings to go into orbit and return safely
BierkaPavlov's dog
BobCharles Darwin's pooch
Chaserthis Border Collie could identify 1022 nouns and gave scientists an insight into language acquisition, long term memory and the cognitive capacity of animals
ChicoChico was the beloved pup of renowned scientist Albert Einstein
Clydehe was the Irish Wolfhound that belonged to anthropologist Grover Krantz
CoonieJames Maxwell's pooch
IkarPavlov's dog
JennyMary Leakey's Dalmatian
JofiSigmund Freud's Chow
JoyPavlov's dog
Laikashe was the first pup to go up in a spacecraft
Lun YugSigmund Freud's Chow
Marjoriethis pooch had her pancreas removed to cause diabetes so researchers could test insulin, thus saving millions of humans
Milkathis dog helped George de Mestral develop velcro
MilkahPavlov's dog
MurashkaPavlov's dog
Naki'othe bionic dog lost all his paws to frostbite and became the first dog to get 4 prosthetic limbs
NorkaPavlov's dog
PollyCharles Darwin's dog
Robotthis dog fell down a foxhole which turned out to contain some of the most well preserved prehistoric art – they are located at Lascaux in France
RosaPavlov's dog
SamMary Leakey's Dalmatian
Smokythis Yorkie was the first official therapy dog
Snuppythe first cloned dog was an Afghan Hound
StrelkaStrelka and Belka were the first living beings to go into orbit and return safely
TobyJames Maxwell's dog
TogoTogo and Balto delivered a lifesaving diptheria serum to Nome, Alaska – they saved the town
Toione of Pavlov's dogs
TrouveAlexander Graham Bell's Terrier
Tungusone of Pavlov's dogs
WolfSigmund Freud's daughter's German Shepherd

😁 Funny Nerdy Names For Your Science Dog That Suit Every Pet’s Personality

Who says a scientist has to be serious all the time? These names will have you LOL-ing all over the lab. We love all these dog names for their funny science references.

Al“Al” is a nickname for Albert Einstein and a great puppy moniker
Arcin math, an arc is the curving line that joins 2 points
Astrofor astrology – this is a cute pet's name
BiboEinstein got this parrot as a birthday gift
Big Banghow the universe is said to have been created – great name for a pup with an explosive personality
Bomberfor all the bombs that have been developed in the name of science – this is a great name if your furry friend is prone to a bit of mischief causing havoc
Cipherrefers to the number zero
Cosmofor the cosmos – “Cosmo” is a super name for your new puppy
Deltathe name of a family of rockets
Digita number
Dwarffor a white or red dwarf (star) or a dwarf planet
Enzofor enzymes
FalconFalcon 1 through 9 are rockets
Fido-naccia play on Fibonacci, the great mathematician from the middle ages
Goldiefor gold, one of the elements in the periodic table – this is a super cute pet's name
MooseTycho Brahe had a pet moose!
NASAfor the national aeronautics and space administration
Nitroshort for nitrogen which is gas
Oxyfor oxygen – the air we breathe that keeps us alive
Professorif you are a Professor of Science
Pupnika play on Sputnik, a soviet spacecraft
Raya beam of light
RobodogWho wouldn't like one of these?
Rocketfor the rockets that blast people into outer space
Space Pupwe humans have always been curious about what lies beyond what we can see
Spitheadthis was the name of the cat belonging to Isaac Newton – incidentally between discovering gravity and calculus he also invented the cat flap which has made life easier for cats and their owners ever since
Sputnika famous rocket
Sunnyfor the sun which is the largest celestial object in our solar system
Thorthe name of a rocket
Tigerthis was the name of the famous cat that belonged to the scientist Einstein
Viroshort for virus
Wavefor sound waves

🎥 Scientist Dog Names Inspired By Fictional Scientists From Science Fiction

We are big fans of The Big Bang Theory – it was a hilarious show full of epic characters. Is your favorite fictional scientist on this list?

AlanAlan Grant is a paleontologist in Jurassic Park
Beasthe is part of the X-Men and has a doctorate in genetics
Bill NyeHe's the Science Guy!
BruceBruce Banner is a gamma-ray scientist in the Marvel comic books
BrundleflySeth Brundle aka Brundlefly was a nerdy scientist character in the movie The Fly
CooperSheldon Cooper is one of the famous scientists on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, which follows a group of nerdy guys as they navigate life
DanaDana Scully is in the TV series X-Files
DavidDavid the Scientist was Phoebe's boyfriend on Friends – he went to Minsk
DocHe was the scientist in the movie Back to the Future – Doc was his nickname – his full name was Dr. Emmett Brown
Doctor Eggmanhe is the evil scientist who is Sonic the Hedgehog's nemesis
Dr. JekyllDr. Jekyll is a scientist who creates a potion that allows him to transform into his alter ego Mr. Hyde – “Jekyll and Hyde” are cool nerdy dog names for a pair of dogs
Dr. Nefariohe is the science guy who helps Gru in the movie Despicable Me
Dr. Wuhe was the scientist behind Jurassic Park and Jurassic World
E.TE.T the Extraterrestrial was a movie
EllieEllie Arroway is the main character in the movie Contact
ErikErik Selvig is an Astrophysicist in the Marvel movies
Frank-N-FurterHe is a transvestite mad scientist in the Rocky Horror Picture Show – “Frank” n “Furter” would be really cool science dog names for a pair of dogs too!
FrankensteinVictor Frankenstein is a scientist in Mary Shelley's novel
Galenif you're looking for science-related Star Wars dog names, Galen Erso is a brilliant scientist in the movie Rogue One
Gertieshe is the little girl played by Drew Barrymore in E.T the Extraterrestrial
GraceGrace Auguatine was a xenobotanist in the movie Avatar
GrantAlan Grant is a paleontologist in Jurassic Park
Heisenbergthis is Walter White's drug name in Breaking Bad
HoneydewDr. Bunsen Honeydew is a muppet character who is a scientist
HowardHoward Wolowitz is a scientist on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, which follows a group of nerdy guys as they navigate life
Hulkhe is the superhero character that renowned scientist Bruce Banner changes into
JemmaJemma Simmons is a scientist at S.H.I.E.L.D
JimmyJimmy Neutron is a fictional scientist from the cartoon show Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
JuliusJulius No is a scientist in the James Bond film Dr. No
LeonardLeornard Hofstadter was one of the famous scientists on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, which follows a group of nerdy guys as they navigate life
MartyMarty McFly was the main character in the movie Back to the Future
McFlyMarty McFly was the main character in the movie Back to the Future – this is a cool pet name
MorgusMorgus the Magnificent was a horror show with the mad scientist Morgus as the host
Mr. Fantasticone of the Fantastic Four, he is a scientist and inventor in his human form
Mr. HydeDr. Jekyll is a scientist who creates a potion that allows him to transform into his alter ego Mr. Hyde – “Jekyll and Hyde” are cool nerdy dog names for a pair of dogs
Nashthe movie “A Beautiful Mind” is a story about the mathematician John Nash who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia
NevilleDr. Robert Neville was a virologist in the movie I am Legend
OttoOtto Octavius is a nuclear physicist who becomes Doctor Octopus, a Marvel supervillain
Professor Frinkhe is a nerdy scientist who is a bit of a social geek in The Simpsons
RajRaj Koothrappali was one of the scientists on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, which follows a group of nerdy guys as they navigate life
ReedReed Richards is a scientist and inventor and becomes Mr. Fantastic
RossRoss Gellar is a paleontologist in Friends
ScullyDana Scully is in the TV series X-Files
Spockhe is the science officer in Star Trek
StormSusan Storm has 4 doctorate degrees in biochemical sciences – she is Invisible Woman in the Fantastic Four
WalterWalter White is the chemist teacher turned drug lord in the show Breaking Bad
WayneWayne Szalinski was the dad who shrunk his kids in Honey I shrunk the Kids
XavierCharles Xavier is a genetic scientist from the X-Men
ZolaArnim Zola is an enemy of Captain America and a master of biochemistry

🌛 Science Dog Names Inspired By Astronomical Bodies In Our Universe

The universe is vast and utterly fascinating, just like the dog names on this list. Our top picks are “Hubble” and “Pluto” and we are in love with “Delphi” for a girl.

Aquilaa constellation
Arielone of the moons around Uranus
Ariesa constellation
Asteroidthese are basically rocks that orbit in the solar system
Aurorathe aurora borealis is an electrical phenomena that occurs at the poles that creates a beautiful array of colors in the sky
Axisthe imaginary line that a planet rotates around
Biancaone of the moons around Uranus
CallistoJupiter's moon – it is less active and is called a dead moon
Cassiopeiaa constellation – “Cassi” is a great dog name
Ceresa dwarf planet that is located in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
Cometa comet is made of dust, ice, gasses and rocks that orbits the sun
Cygnusa constellation
Delphinusa constellation – “Delphi” is an awesome dog name
Dracoa constellation
Eclipsewhen the moon passes in front of the sun blocking out all light
Erisa dwarf planet
Galaxya galaxy is a system of stars, gas, dust and matter that is held together by gravity
Geminia constellation
Herculesa constellation
Hubblethe Hubble telescope is a permanent fixture orbiting earth like a satellite – Edwin Hubble was also a famous American astronomer
IoOne of Jupiter’s moons – it is extremely volcanic
Jupiterthis planet does not only have 1 moon like earth, but 95 celestial objects orbiting it
Leoa constellation
Lunathe name given to earth's moon by the Romans
Lyraa constellation
Marsthe red planet is 4th from the sun
Mercurythe smallest planet in our solar system
Milkythe Milky Way galaxy is made up of billions of stars
Moonthe moon is a spherical body that orbits earth – “Moony” is one of the best dog names based on science
Nebulaa star nursery (where new stars form) – it's a cloud of gas and dust
Neptuneis 8th from the sun
Nesoa moon orbiting Neptune
Oriona constellation
Perseusa constellation
PlutoPluto is one of the celestial bodies that orbits our sun
Quasara massive black hole
Saturnthe 6th planet from the sun
Scorpiusa constellation
Selenethe name given to earth's moon by the Greeks
Starfor the stars in the solar system – “Starry” is also a great dog's name for your new friend
Supernovathis is a star explosion – you can shorten this name to “Nova”
TitanSaturn's largest moon – this is the perfect name for a large breed puppy
UrsaUrsa Minor and Major are star constellations
Venusthis is the second planet from the sun

🧑🏻‍🔬 Pet Names For Your Science Pup Inspired By Physics Terms

Some of these scientific dog names inspired by “lab-lingo” are really cool. We adore “Copper” and “Gamma”.

Benzenethis is a chemistry compound – “Benzy” is a cool dog name
Berylliumthis is a gray metal – “Beryll” is a good nickname
Coppercopper is one of the periodic table elements in science and a perfect name for your pup
Cosmosthe cosmos refers to the whole universe – “Cosmo” is a really cool pup name
Gammafor gamma rays – electromagnetic radiation
Gravitygravitational force is what keeps us on earth and prevents us from floating away
Magneticmagnetic force is a force of attraction or repulsion depending on polarization – “Magneto” would be an awesome dog's name
Polofor Polonium which was discovered by Marie Curie
Rhizomethis is an underground plant stem – “Rhizo” is a super cool name
Zeroin space there is zero gravitational force and so you experience weightlessness and can float

⚛️ Choose a Nerdy Name For Your Science Dog Inspired By The Microscopic World

Do you have a teeny dog or a big dog coupled with a wicked sense of humor? How about choosing one of these fun names inspired by the smallest things that exist. We absolutely love the name “Higgs” for something completely different.

Alphaalpha particles are made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons
Aminofor an amino acid which is a simple compound
Amoebaa single cell organism
Atomthe smallest particle that exists 
Bacillusrod shaped bacteria
Cellevery living thing is made up of cells
ChromosomeDNA is made up of these – “Chromo” is a cool name
Cytothis is the prefix that is related to cells and their study – cytokinesis or cytoplasm for example
Enzymethey bring about chemical reactions – “Zymo” is a great adaption of this scientific term into a name
Genegenes are what you inherit from your parents at birth
Germa disease causing microorganism
Helixa spiral structure, like DNA
Higgsthis is a type of particle
Iona molecule with an electric charge
Mycomycology is the study of fungi
Neutrona subatomic particle
Peptidethis is made up of 2 or more amino acids – “Pep” or “Peppy” are cool science dog names
Protozoasingle cell organisms – “Zoa” or “Proto” are good science dog names
Quarka type of particle
Spirillaspiral shaped bacteria
Sporethis type of cell can develop into an organism

🥼 Name Your Science Dog After Branches Of Science

Now we know these are not your run-of-the-mill names, but science lovers might enjoy something a bit more quirky for their pooch. Which branch of science piques your interest and would you choose it as a name for your puppy?

AnthropologyExplores human culture, evolution, and diversity
ArchaeologyStudies human history through the excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures – “Arch” or “Archaea” might be fun science dog names
AstronomyExplores celestial objects such as stars, planets, and galaxies, as well as the overall structure of the universe – “Astro” is a really cool science name for dogs
AstrophysicsApplies the principles of physics to understand celestial phenomena – “Astro” is a winner as a dog's name
BiologyExamines living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment
BotanyStudies plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, and interactions with other organisms
ChemistryInvestigates the composition, structure, properties, and changes of matter
Cynologythe scientific study of dogs – “Cyn” is a good dog's name
EcologyInvestigates the relationships between organisms and their environments – “Eco” is a nice name for a dog
GeneticsStudies the inheritance of traits and the mechanisms of heredity – “Gen” (like Jen) is a great nickname for this branch of science
GeologyStudies the Earth's structure, composition, and processes that shape the planet's surface – “Geo” is an awesome science dog name
LinguisticsAnalyzes language structure, meaning, and use – “Lingu” is a different dog name
MathematicsStudies numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns – “Mathy” might be a good choice as a name
MeteorologyFocuses on the study of the atmosphere, weather patterns, and climatic conditions – “Meteo” is a fun spin on this branch of science for a dog's name
MicrobiologyExamines microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi – “Micro” is a fun name for a tiny dog and an even funnier name for a Great Dane!
NanotechnologyInvolves manipulating materials at the nanoscale – “Nano” is really cool as a name
NeuroscienceInvestigates the structure and function of the nervous system, including the brain – “Neuro” can be the nickname
Nuclear PhysicsFocuses on the study of atomic nuclei and their interactions – you cannot beat “Nuke” as a science name
OceanographyExamines the physical and biological aspects of the oceans, including marine life and ecosystems – “Oceo” or “Ocean” are nice science dog names
PhysicsStudies the fundamental principles of the universe, including matter, energy, and the forces that govern their interactions.
PsychologyStudies human behavior and mental processes – “Psycho” is a hilarious dog's name!
RoboticsInvolves the design and operation of robots for various applications – “Robo” or “Robot” are fun science names
ZoologyFocuses on the study of animals and their behavior, physiology, and evolution

🔬 Nerdy Dog Names Inspired By Lab Equipment For Your Scientific Dog

Science is nothing without the equipment that makes it all possible. We quite like the name “Sonic” and we could imagine naming a small pooch “Pipette”.

AgitatorEquipment used to stir or mix liquids – a funny name for a dog who irritates their littermates
Beakera beaker is used in the lab for chemistry experiments
Bunsena bunsen burner is used to heat chemicals to bring about different reactions in chemistry
BuretteA long, graduated tube used for precise measurement of liquids
CalorimeterDevice used to measure the heat of chemical reactions – “Cal” is a cool name for your pet
CentrifugeDevice that spins samples at high speeds to separate components based on density – “Fuge” is a cool name for dogs
DesiccatorA sealed container used to remove moisture from substances – “Desi” is the perfect pet name
GeigerA Geiger Counter is a device for detecting and measuring ionizing radiation
HydrometerInstrument for measuring the density of liquids – “Hydro” works as a dogs name
JackA laboratory jack is a device for raising or supporting laboratory equipment
Petria petri dish is a shallow, circular dish used to culture cells or small organisms
Pipettethis is used in chemistry
SonicA sonic bath uses ultrasonic waves for cleaning or mixing substances
SpectrophotometerInstrument used to measure the intensity of light at different wavelengths, often used in chemistry and biology – “Spectro” is a great name
VortexA Vortex mixer is a device for quickly and evenly mixing small liquid volumes

Last Thoughts

We hope you conduct some epic experiments with your new dog to test out whether he or she loves these science dog names as much as we do. Let us know which name you chose in the comments below.

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