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450 Unique Dog Names (For Your One Of A Kind Pup)

A dog becomes a part of your family as soon as you decide to bring it home. To give him or her identity and a sense of belonging its important to choose a good name.

Our list includes unique dog names for male and female dogs that are simple yet unconventional. No matter you are looking for a name for your male dog or female dog, we are sure you’ll find a sweet, quirky, funny name in the list below.

When most owners go with the most popular dog names why not take a look at a list of unique dog name ideas? We have over 450 ideas to get you started. Find the perfect name below!

Best Unique Dog Names

Addo
Acacia
Aiko
Alick
Avon
Bagel
Bao
Baker
Barney
Billy
Briggs
Caleb
Cade
Cricket
Dale
Ean
Echo
Eddie
Faber
Fargo
Gala
Gabby
Glory
Gus
Halle
Ivan
Jag
Jadon
Kofi
Kuku
Macha
Mush
Oda
Ohio
Orchid
Pablo
Paco
Quest
Rache
Rain
Sage
Scout
Shelby
Sniff
Taj
Umi
Urban
Van
Ward
Waldo

Unique Girl Dog Names

Girl dog names should have that feminine fling! You can pick names of your favorite writer, movie star, TV show, drink, or anything that sounds pretty and feminine. We have a long list of girl dog names listed for you.

Pick a name that suits your furry girl and makes your connection with her stronger.

We drew inspiration from different cultures and countries to bring you unique names. Your girl’s name will surely stand out with any of these unique names!

Abby
Adle
Aira
Angel
Arabella
Bambi
Bess
Bonnie
Bubblegum
Cardi
Celine
Cindy
Coral
Dinah
Daphne
Eartha
Evie
Fiona
Flora
Frida
Gigi
Gloria
Helen
Hina
Indi
Isabel
Izzy
Ivy
Jesse
Juliette
June
Junie
Kaya
Keira
Kiki
Kiva
Leela
Leona
Lola
Lotus
Mamie
Maya
Petra
Posey
Marian
Margie
Maura
Melody
Midge
Miley
Mimosa
Misha
Misty
Moana
Muffin
Nadia
Nikita
Niya
Nova
Nysa
Octavia
Olive
Paddy
Paloma
Phoebe
Pickle
Pinky
Plum
Primrose
Princess
Queen
Rainbow
Riley
Rima
Roma
Rori
Rose
Ruth
Sabina
Saga
Sappo
Shea
Sparkle
Sprinkles
Star
Steffi
Sunshine
Taffy
Tara
Tootsie
Trixie
Tulla
Valencia
Veronica
Vivien
Violet
Wiggles
Zabby
Zelda
Zora

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Unique Boy Dog Names

Finding an uncommon name for your male dog can be fun! There are plenty of unique male dog names to suit all dog breeds. You only need to spot that special one, that’s just right for your furry companion.

Forget about the most common male dog names that you hear at the dog park. Select a unique boy dog name from the options we listed for your new buddy.

Andre
Arrow
Astro
Atari
Bailey
Banjo
Bert
Blink
Boots
Bonbon
Bounce
Bowie
Bozo
Breeze
Buffy
Bugsy
Buster
Buzz
Canvas
Carl
Chester
Chico
Cube
Cupid
Dennis
Dino
Diggy
Drake
Gino
Gizmo
Gumby
Gregory
Harpy
Hector
Hobbit
Hugo
Iggy
Jasper
Java
Jeff
Jordy
Kenji
Knight
Kobe
Kool
Lolo
Lucas
Maximus
Maverick
Meeko
Morty
Mowgli
Nemo
Nero
Nico
Nugget
Odoe
Orbit
Oslo
Otis
Pascal
Parker
Perry
Pesto
Picasso
Ritz
Phil
Phantom
Pluto
Puppins
Radio
Raja
Ringo
Robbie
Rocco
Romeo
Scooter
Sid
Snuggles
Sol
Sparky
Storm
Tack
Toto
Trippy
Trevor
Tyson
Vincent
Vinnie
Vito
Wes
Xander
Xylo
Wags
Watson
Woof
Yeti
Zigzag
Zorro
Zumba

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Cute Unique Dog Names For Boys And Girls

‘Man’s best friend’ sure does deserve the cutest names! Get inspired to choose the sweetest and the most fun manes for your boy or girl dog.

Names shared by millions of cute dogs are easy to find. But when you are looking for unique names, you need a great source that gives you unique choices that you are looking for.

Atom
Ballad
Bebop
Bravo
Bubbles
Button
Buzz
Chika
Clover
Cookie
Dash
Dezi
Dipsy
Dimple
Don
Enzo
Ezra
Frankie
Freckles
Frosty
Gizmo
Gumbo
Harmony
Harper
Jazz
Jiji
Khaki
Lottie
Lyric
Mookie
Muffin
Ozzie
Pepe
Roomba
Sparky
Starr
Sushi
Swifty
Taffy
Todo
Topaz
Peppo
Pixie
Tintin
Quinn
Rhythm
Yuki
Waffle
Wags
Wiki

Cool Unique Dog Names For Your Fur Baby

Owners who admire their dogs always look for something different for their fur friends. A paw-fect, cool name is the first thing they search for.

Do you love cool names too? Looking for one for your great dog? Find some super-cool names that you will love to call out at home and in the dog park! Show off your great pet with a fun and cool name and let others think...Why didn’t we think of that?

Atlas
Boone
Cassius
Denver
Dobby
Dodo
Figgy
Fuzzy-paw
Legend
Loki
Luca
Ludo
Mateo
Ocean
Orion
Paris
River
Ronan
Roo
Rufus
Senor/Senora
Silas
Spooky
Walker
Zuri

Unique Black Dog Names

It’s trendy to name your dog according to his color. Don’t pick an obvious name like Ash, Shadow, or Black Jack for your black dog. A great dog like yours needs a name that’s special and thoughtful.

Black dogs are beautiful, and they stand out in the crowd and their surroundings. There are fascinating unique names that are quirky, trendy, and unique. We listed some unconventional black dog names to offer you the best choice.

Batman
Beetle
Carbon
Cloudy
Dusk
Ebony
Electra
Emery
Flint
Galaxy
Inky
Olive
Nightshade
Ninja
Panda
Panther
Pebbles
Pepper
Shadow
Slate
Smokey
Smudge
Sooty
Spade
Zenith

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Unique White Dog Names

Does a white fluff ball describe your dog the best? No matter you have a big, small, boy or girl furry friend; you will need a good name like Alaska, Bianco, Bolt, Blizzard, or Dove to call out.

White dog name inspirations can be found in nature, food, books, or everyday things. A good white name for your lovely white dog will depend on how well it goes with the personality.

Angel
Celeste
Cloud
Cotton
Custard
Daisy
Dazzle
Fluff
Frosty
Lacey
Milka
Misty
Momo
Moon
Noodles
Opal
Pearl
Polar
Snowball
Soda
Sugar
Tofu
Tundra
Wanton
Whitney

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Unique Brown Dog Names

Beige, buff, chocolate, chestnut, brown dogs come in all shades. Their attractive brown fur relates to lots of brown things that include fizzy drinks, nature, food, and more.

Which brown unique dog name suits your dog the best depends on his appearance, color of the fur, temperament, and size. Or, you could just go with your favorite brown things!

Biscuit
Cinnamon
Cola
Eclair
Fudge
Gravy
Latte
Muddy
Taco
Toasty
Toffee
Mocha
Muddy
Nacho
Nutella
Oreo
Peanut
Pepsi
Puddin
Puddles
Raisin
Scotch
Sparrow
Waffles
Whiskey

Yellow Dog Names

If you are a proud owner of a Labrador, Golden Retriever, or any other golden yellow dog, a color inspired name can describe your dog so well.

Butterscotch, honey, banana, corn, pineapple....think everything that’s yellow! Can’t think of the right yellow inspired dog name for your pup? Check out the unique yellow dog names we put together for you.

Autumn
Barley
Blondie
Bumblebee
Buttercup
Blaze
Cheddar
Cream-bun
Daffodil
Dijon
Flame
Harvest
Medallion
Ochre
Pumpkin
Sandy
Sepia
Simba
Straw
Sedge
Sunny
Tigger
Tweety
Thor
Vanilla

Unique Black And White Dog Names For Boys And Girls

Your dog’s neither black nor white? No worries, there are some wonderful black and white unique names to choose from.

Badger
Blot
Chess
Crossword
Dice
Domino
Dotty
Freckles
Goofy
Jackson
Marble
Patches
Panda
Penguin
Salt-pep
Piano
Pirate
Puffin
Soccer
Speck
Spot
Tuxedo
Whaley
Zebra
Zorilla

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Dog Name Inspiration

When you have decided to find a unique dog name for your pet, there are plenty of dog name ideas available to help you choose.

To select the best name for your dog, few things should be kept in mind.

The name should not be confusing for the dog. Remember you need to train your dog and give commands too. If the sound of the name and simple commands are similar, your dog may get confused. If you chose a name like ‘Viv’, your dog may confuse it with give. ‘Pitt’ sounds like sit. While choosing the name say it aloud a few times to ensure clarity.

Simple names are better for dogs compared to complicated names. Names like Bruno, Colly, Bliss, Boss are more appropriate than Rupert, Empress, Agatha, Braxton.

A name inspiration can come from anywhere. Your hobby or most loved video game, favorite food or drink, most admired movie, or book and even color can be a great source for a name. Think about what you relate to your furry friend. If it’s a game it could be champ, or something related to an individual game.

If you are interested in astronomy or love looking at the stars then Pollux, Vega, Spica could be some good names for any dog breeds.

Help Choosing The Right Name

Naming a dog is an experience and is not always as easy as it may seem.

Think about the size of your dog. Some names suit small dogs better than the big ones and vice versa. Names like Cupcake or Fifi do not seem right for big dog breeds like Great Danes. Names like Hulk, Rambo go well for big dogs. Choose a name that fits well with your dog’s appearance and personality. If you are naming a pup try to think what a grownup dog of that breed will look like.

Black, white, brown, yellow or spotted, what does your dog’s coat look like? If you are inspired to choose a name that goes with the fur, take your time to look around and think about what goes best.

Another good way to name your dog is to go with the season or the birth month. Sunny, Rainbow, Tulip, Robin, Frosty, you will find hundreds of dog name ideas to go with every season. You just need to discover the theme and plenty of ideas are available.

Conclusion

Have fun choosing a name for your dog and list all that you like. Involve other members of the family to decide on a name. Try out the name with your dog and see the response.

We hope you have found the perfect name for your pup. If you have or if we are missing an awesome name let us know, we would love to hear from you in the comments section below!