The Complete A-Z Guide to Dog Names

The Complete A-Z Guide to Dog Names

By Linda Alchin

Linda Alchin Copyright 2011

Published at Smashwords

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Author Biography

Linda Alchin is a website author with a keen interest in dogs. Her career initially focussed on conventional training techniques to provide adult education. With the advent of the Internet she moved on to distance learning projects. Combining new technology with her love of dogs she has created a variety of highly successful educational websites which, in turn, have led to the publication of this book. She lives with her family just outside London.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Dog & Puppy Names Dictionary

Top Tips for Naming your puppy

Girl Dog Names

Boy Dog Names

Popular Names

Cool Names

Unique Names

Cute Names

Unusual Names

French Dog Names

German Dog Names

Top 100 Dog Names

Dog Breeds and Nicknames

Puppy and Dog Names by Breed

Afghan

Akita

Alaskan Husky

Alaskan Klee Kai

Alaskan Malamute

Alsatian

American Cocker Spaniel

American Eskimo

American Foxhound

American Staffordshire Terrier

American Water Spaniel

Anatolian Shepherd

Australian Cattle

Australian Kelpie Sheep

Australian Shepherd

Australian Terrier

Bandog

Basenji

Basset Hound

Beagle

Bearded Collie

Beauceron

Bedlington Terrier

Belgian Malinois

Belgian Sheepdog

Belgian Tervuren

Bernese Mountain

Bichon Frise

Black and Tan Coonhound

Black Russian Terrier

Bloodhound

Boerboel

Border Collie

Border Terrier

Borzoi

Boston Terrier

Bouvier des Flandres

Boxer

Briard

Brittany

Brussels Griffon

Bull Terrier

Bulldog

Bullmastiff

Canary

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Chihuahua

Chinese Crested

Chinese Foo

Chinese Shar-pei

Chow Chow

Clumber Spaniel

Collie

Curly-Coated Retriever

Dachshund

Dalmatian

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Doberman Pinscher

English Cocker Spaniel

English Foxhound

English Setter

English Springer Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Finnish Spitz

Flat-Coated Retriever

French Bulldog

French Mastiff

German Pinscher

German Shepherd

German Shorthaired Pointer

German Wirehaired Pointer

Giant Schnauzer

Golden Retriever

Gordon Setter

Great Pyrenees

Greater Swiss Mountain

Greyhound

Harrier

Havanese

Hovawart

Ibizan Hound

Irish Setter

Irish Terrier

Irish Water Spaniel

Irish Wolfhound

Italian Greyhound

Jack Russell Terrier

Japanese Chin

Japanese Spitz

Keeshond

Kerry Blue Terrier

Komondor

Kuvasz

Labrador Retriever

Lakeland Terrier

Leonberger

Lhasa Apso

Louisiana Catahoula Leopard

Lowchen

Maltese

Maremma

Mastiff

Miniature Bull Terrier

Miniature Pinscher

Miniature Schnauzer

Neapolitan Mastiff

Newfoundland

Norfolk Terrier

Norwegian Elkhound

Norwich Terrier

Old English Sheepdog

Otterhound

Papillon

Parson Russell Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Pekingese

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pharaoh Hound

Plott

Pointer

Pomeranian

Poodle

Portuguese Water

Pug

Puli

Rat Terrier

Redbone Coonhound

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rottweiler

Saint Bernard

Saluki

Samoyed

Schipperke

Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Terrier

Sealyham Terrier

Shetland Sheepdog

Shiba Inu

Shih Tzu

Shikoku

Siberian Husky

Silky Terrier

Skye Terrier

Smooth Fox Terrier

Spinone Italiano

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Standard Schnauzer

Sussex Spaniel

Thai Ridgeback

Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Spaniel

Tibetan Terrier

Tosa Inu

Toy Fox Terrier

Vizsla

Weimaraner

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Welsh Terrier

Westie

Whippet

Wire Fox Terrier

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Yorkshire Terrier

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Introduction

Choosing the right name for your dog is great fun and a very important decision. There are thousands of Puppy and Dog Names to choose from and we’ve included sections on popular, unusual, cool, cute and unique puppy and dog names as well as name suggestions by breed.

Many names are suitable for either sexes - female or male puppies but we have provided separate sections for male and female dog names.

Why not look through the dictionary of dog names, just click on a letter of your choice to access the Dog Names Dictionary or browse the names suggested for your particular breed of dog.

Lots of inspiration and great ideas for naming your dog.

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Dog Name Dictionary

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

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Top Tips for Naming your puppy

Your dog's name will be used hundreds of times every week - make sure you are quite happy with your choice.

Dog Names should be short - preferably one or two syllables.

The name you choose should not sound like any other name within the family or close friends - total confusion will arise.

Don’t choose a name that sounds like any commands - even more confusion will arise!

A cute, unusual or cool name may be great for a tiny puppy but will this suit a full grown dog

Puppy and Dog Names fall into various categories:

Descriptive - Puppy and Dog Names that reflect the physical appearance of the dog - colour - size - markings - coat - distinct attributes

Descriptive (Personality / Character) that reflect the personality and character of the dog

Occupational Names (Working or Hunting)

Puppy Name that reflects the work that a dog might be expected to undertake

Descriptive of Sex (Male or Female Dog Names)

Names that reflect the characteristics of the sex of the dog.

For Girls - gentle and affectionate.

For Boys strong and courageous

Country / Place of Origin - German or French words

A Puppy name that that reflects the country where the puppy originated.

Famous Puppy and Dog Names

Give your dog or puppy a famous name! This unusual choice usually brings a smile and fond memories to owners and their families and friends.

Famous People names

People from history, literature, the movies, television, mythology, scientists, authors, poets, inventors, royalty, pop stars, sports stars or your own personal favourite heroes

Famous Books, Films and TV Shows

Think of your favourite film or book - you could use the title for a name for your puppy or dog. Alternatively consider your favourite character from Famous Books, Films and TV Shows

Unique Puppy and Dog Names

If you want something completely different for your dog or puppy then you can create unique dog or puppy names. Here are some tips in creating unique dog or puppy names:

Invent new unique words by taking the hybrid approach. Take two existing names and combine the two in an unusual fashion. Use of family Surnames would be a good starting point, not forgetting your Maiden and Middle name

Convert a Place Name - created from the place of birth

Flowers - created from different flowers, for example, Daisy or Columbine

Inspirational name - created from inspirational themes, for example, Hope or Glory or from inspirational people

Food Name - a unique Puppy and Dog Name created from your favourite foods!

Favourite Things - A Unique name taken from your favourite things - cars, hobbies, toys etc

The Choice is endless!

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Girl Dog Names

Looking for Girl Dog Names? We have chosen a selection of Girl Dog Names - popular, uncommon, unusual, cute, cool, funny and even some unique names! Does the name indicate the sex of the dog? Does the name indicate the dog breed? Does the name indicate the size of the dog? These are all important considerations when choosing a really good name. Our list of Girl Dog Names will hopefully prove to be extremely useful when making your choice.

Feminine Names which convey soft and gentle traits give a clear indication of the sex of the dog. We have detailed a selection of names - we hope you will find just the right name for your pet!

Abigail, Ashes, Asia, Aspen, Aureole, Aurora, Aussie, Amber, Ambrosia, Amethyst, B.B., Baba, Babe, Babette, Babirusa, Babs, Babushka, Baby, Baby-Doll, Baby-Face, Babykins, Bahama Mama, Bali, Ballerina, Bambi, Chiquita, Chloe, Chocolata, Cholo, Choo-Choo, Candace , Candy, Cognac, Cola, Collatina, Dilly, Dinah , Diva, Divot, Dixie, Dizzy, Dorcas, Dots, Elf, Eliada , Elisha , Elsa, Elvira, Emerald, Emily, Emma, Flirt, Flopsy, Flora, Florianus, Flower, Fluffy, Fluonia, Flurry, Flush, Fondue, Goldie, Goldilocks, Goose, Gorgeous, Gouda, Grace, Grandeur, Grazie, Gretel, Hilda, Hippolyta, Hister, Holly, Hollywood, Honey, Honey Bear, Honeybee, Honeysuckle, Honorius, Iris, Irresistible, Isabella, Isabelle, Isis, Ivy, Jada , Jade, Jamaica, Jaquenetta, Jasmine, Java, Javan , Kishi , Kissa, Kisses, Kitty, Koda, Koko, Kona, Lacey, Lady, Laika, Laker, Lambchop, Lara, Larenta, Lashes, Lassie, Mellow, Melody, Merari , Mercedes, Mercia, Messalina, Naomi , Natalis , Navar, Nebula, Nellie, Nerissa, Nina, Olympas , Onyx, Opal, Ophelia, Orion, Orphan Annie, Pandora, Pansy, Panthera , Papoose, Paprika, Papyrus, Paradise, Paragon, Paris, Patches, Patsy, Queen Bee, Queeny, Quiche, Quick, Quicksilver, Rachel , Ragdoll, Rain, Rainbow, Raisin, Raspberry, Roxanne, Roxy, Royal, Ruby, Sable, Sadie, Saffron, Sahara, Sapphire, Sasha, Sassy, Satin, Saucy, Savannah, Scamper, Scampi, Tinker, Tinkerbell, Tinsel, Tippy, Tipsy, Titania, Tizzy, Tootsie, Topaz, Uriel , Ursa , Ursula , Utopia, Uz, Uzai, Uzzi, Vasyl, Vediovis, Vega, Velvet, Venelia, Venus, Wilhelmina, Willow, Windy, Wink, Witch, Whisper, Whoopie, Wiggles, Xanadu, Xena, Yanni, Yapper, Yaya, Yoda, Yo-Yo, Yuma, Yummy, Zelda, Zodiac, Zoe, Zooey, Zsa Zsa,

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Boy Dog Names

Looking for Boy Dog Names? We have chosen a selection of Boy Dog Names - popular, uncommon, unusual, cute, cool, funny and even some unique names! Does the name indicate the sex of the dog? Does the name indicate the dog breed? Does the name indicate the size of the dog? These are all important considerations when choosing a really good name! We have detailed below our selection of Male Dog Names - we hope you will find just the right name for your pet!

Abderus, Abel, Abercrombie, Abidan , Abracadabra, Acastus, Ace, Achates, Achelous, Acheron, Achilles, B.B., Babbit, Babirusa, Babudius , Babushka, Baccarat, Bacchus, Baccus, Bach, Badger, Baguette, Bailey, Baja, Balasi, Balboa, Balbus , Baldric, Baldwin, Baldy, Bali, Balthazar, Bam-Bam, Bamboozler, Chipper, Chips, Chivas, Cho Mein, Chocolata, Chocolate, Choctaw, Cholo, Chomper, Chopin, Chopper, Chopsticks, Chorizo, Chotchke, Chowder, Chubby, Chubfish, Dingo, Dinky, Dino, Dion, Disco, Einstein, Elam , Elek, Elf, Eli, Eliada , Elias, Elmer, Elmo, Elroy, Elvis, Emerson, Enchilada, Endymion, Flicker, Flim-Flam, Fling, Flip, Flipper, Floyd, Flurry, Foley, Folly, Fons, Fonzi, Football, Footsy, Gnash, Gobble, Goblin, Godfather, Godzilla, Goliath, Gonzo, Goose, Gopher, Goran, Gordo, Gorilla, Gorky, Gort, Grabber, Gracchus , Grandeur, Grasshopper, Gratiano , Gregory , Gremio, Gremlin, Greystoke, Gringo, Grits, Grizzly, Groucho, Hesperos, Hickory, Hinkley, Hippo, Hippodrome, Hister, Hoagie, Hobbit, Hobo, Hocus-Pocus, Hog, Homar, Homeboy, Homer, Homey, Honcho, Honky-Tonk, Ira, Irad, Iram, Iri, Isaac, Isaiah, Iscah, Ishbak, Ishi , Ishtar, Jackpot, Jacob , Jag, Jailbait, Jaison, Jake, Jamaica, Janus, Jaques, Jared , Jase, Jasen, Jasper, Kipling, Kirby, Kit, Kiwi, Klaus, Klepto, Klondike, Klutz, Knickerbocker, Knockout, Knuckles, Koala, Kobi, Ladron, Laertes , Laker, Lamborghini, Lancelot , Lapis, Larcius, Laser, Laslo, Lassie, Latinius , Launce, Meltdown, Melvin, Menage, Menelaus, Menius , Mentor, Mercutio , Mered, MerlinMetro, Napoleon, Napoli, Nathan , Navajo, Navar, Navigator, Nebula, Nectovelius , Neon, Nepos , Neptune, Neratius , Nerio, Oscar, Osric, Ostorius , Oswald, Othello, Otis, Otos, Otto, Otus, Ouija, Outlaw, Ouzo, Ox, Oz, Ozone, Ozzie, Panos, Panther, Panthino, Papillon, Paprika, Papu, Paradise, Paragon, Paris, Parnach , Patches, Paternius , Pathfinder, Patriot, Patton, Qantas, Quadratus , Quasi, Quasimodo, Quick, Quicksilver, Quietus , Quincy, Quintillius, Quirk, Quixote, Radar, Rage, Raging Bull, Rags, Ragtime, Ragu, Raider, Rain, Rajah, Ralph, Rambo, Ranger, Rascal, Rasmus, Raspberry, Rasta, Ravel, Raven, Sabbath, Saber, Safari, Saffron, Sailor, Sake, Salsa, Salty, Salus, Salvatore, Sam, Sambo, Sammy, Sampson, Samson, Samurai, Sandman, Sarge, Satay, Satchmo, Saucy, Sausage, Savage, Savoy, Scamper, Scampi, Timon, Tiny, Tipper, Tippy, Tip-Top, Titius , Titus, Toby, Tonga, Tongo, Tonto, Tooter, Uriah, Uriel , Uthai, Uz, Uzai, Uzal, Uzza, Uzzah, Vasos, Vasyl, Velius , Vencentio, Veranius , Verges, Willoughby, Willow, Wilson, Wimpy, Windsor, Windy, Wink, Winston, Wipe-Out, Wiseguy, Wizard, Wizkid, Wolfgang, Wonderdog, Wonton, Xanadu, Xavier, Xeno, Xenophon, Xenos, Xerox , Xerxes, Xuthus, Xylon, Yabba-Dabba-Doo, Yahoo, Yankee, Yanni, Yapper, Yoda, Yogi Bear, Yosemite, Yo-Yo, Yukon, Yule, Yuma, Yuri, Zebul, Zebulun, Zeke, Zenon, Zenos, Zepellin, Zephyr, Zeppo, Zero, Zeus, Ziggy, Zipper, Zippity Do Da, Zoltan, Zoltar, Zombie, Zooey, Zoom, Zorba, Zorro, Zulu

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Popular Dog Names

The most popular girl and boy dog names have a trend towards being short and would be easily recognisable by a dog. Specific breeds of dogs have different levels of popularity. The most popular US names for the Golden Retriever are Goldie and Sandy - Top 10 dog names can therefore change to reflect the physical appearance of the dog. The most popular Top Ten US names for Teacup dogs therefore include Tiny in their Top 10.

Top Ten Girl Puppy & Dog Names

Molly

Lady

Princess

Maggie

Tasha

Daisy

Missy

Lucy

Misty

Brandi

Top Ten Boy Puppy & Dog Names

Max

Sam

Buddy

Jake

Ben

Duke

Rocky

Toby

Bailey

Buster

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Cool Names

Cool - Excellent, first-rate, imperturbable, informal and casual are all definitions of cool. The term 'cool' is a development from a usage meaning excellent, superlative, first recorded in written English in the early 1930s. Jazz musicians who used the term are responsible for its popularization during the 1940s. As a slang word it has stayed current (and cool) far longer than most such words. Other similar slang expressions include capital, hot, groovy, hip, crazy, far-out, rad, and wicked - these are no longer perceived as 'cool' but as old-fashioned and out-dated. A similar fate could well apply when choosing a Cool Dog Names that is currently viewed as cool!

Ammo, Antonia , Aquarius, Arapaho, Arcadius, Arcanus , Archie, Ares, Argus, Ari, Beatrice , Bening, Bobbi, Brandon, Brooklyn, Casey, Chastity, Chelsea , Cheyenne, Chi, D’Andrea , Daegal, Devi, Dimitri , Dylan, Dylan, Eliesse , Emily, Euan, Eugenie, Ezekiel , Gabriel, Gabriel, Heywood, Ireland, Isa, Jack Daniel, Jagger , Jordan, Malu, Maya, Miko, Ninna, Phoenix, Priscilla , Romeo, Romy, Scout, Sindri, Sun, Tarita, Taryn , Tehotu, Valentine , Venisha, Yamma , Zara, Zowie

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Unique Names

Unique Dog Names appeal to those who have strong individualist streaks and are chosen by people who wish to get away from fashionable trends.

The definition of Unique is: ‘Being the only one (Sole) or Being without a like or equal. Only, single, alone, exceptional.’

Not everyone wants a completely 'one-off' title. The Individualists amongst us are also looking for a dog name that is unusual, that everyone will like but nobody has!

Originality is the key to creating something that is unique! The best way of finding a Unique Dog Names is to ' Make a name for yourself!' Be Original! Be creative! Invent Unique Dog Names! Originality is the key for having Unique Dog Names!

How to create Unique Dog Names

- Convert existing words, not associated with dog names, into unique dog names like Website!

- Invent new unique dog names by taking the hybrid approach. Take two existing names and combine the two in an unusual fashion eg Google-bot!

- Use of family Surnames would be a good starting point, not forgetting Maiden and Middle names

- Convert Place Names - created from the place of birth, for example, Dallas, Brooklyn or Kitchen

- Flower names - created from different flowers, for example, Daisy or Columbine and combine with another name

- Characteristic names - created from different characteristics, for example, Patience

- Inspirational