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Dog name ideas: see 20 options!

If you're looking for dog name ideas, you've found it! Check here 20 inspirations of types of names and many inspirations to name your dog!

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Discover some dog name ideas

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dog name ideas

There are countless ideas for names for dogs. Thus, many people find it difficult to be creative and find a cool name.

So today we brought a series of inspirations. With this, you guarantee a cool name for your pet. Also, let him recognize it as his own name. So, have fun looking at tons of dog name ideas.

How to choose your dog's name?

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Before we look at dog name ideas, here are some tips for choosing:

  • Give preference to short names or those that admit shortened nicknames;
  • Think about the sound;
  • Do not use names of close people;
  • Be careful that your dogs' names are not too similar;
  • Use strong vowels;
  • Do not use names that could be confused with commands.

20 creative name ideas for dogs

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dog name ideas

Check it out right now, countless inspirations to choose your dog's name!

rich names

First, how about showing off your dog's royalty when choosing dog names? This can be done for purebred dogs, but not only that. When used for mutts, the joke and irony become even cooler. See inspirations:

  • Sun;
  • Lady;
  • Princess;
  • Chanel;
  • Gucci;
  • Sheik;
  • Sultan;
  • Diva;
  • Commander;
  • Dollar;
  • Baron.

Food name ideas are dog names too

Another idea that many people follow is the names of foods. And here the options are countless. You might want to consider the color of a food that matches the color of the dog's coat. For example, a black dog can easily be called a bean.

But don't limit yourself to colors. Think about what you like and, above all, the sound. Here are some ideas for inspiration:

  • Tuna;
  • Cookie (or Cookie! );
  • Taco;
  • Peanut candy;
  • Drumstick;
  • Risoles;
  • Pomegranate;
  • Custard;
  • Taco;
  • Cocoa;
  • Jujube.

Drink-inspired dog names

Drink names also apply when naming dogs. Check out some awesome ideas:

  • Coffee;
  • Tequila;
  • Milk;
  • Guarana;
  • Coke;
  • Typical wine grapes (Malbec, Merlot, Tannat, Shyrah, Carmenere, Cabernet);
  • Liquor;
  • Drips.

Dog name ideas based on Disney characters

Disney characters are also great inspirations for dog names. So, see inspirations:

  • Aladdin;
  • Barney;
  • Pumbaa;
  • helm;
  • Bambi;
  • Elsa;
  • Pooh;
  • Mickey;
  • Simba.

Superheroes are also inspirations for dog names

Your dog protects your home while showering you with love. Therefore, he is a true superhero! Check out inspirations like this:

  • Batman;
  • Robin;
  • Stark;
  • Romanoff (Black Widow);
  • Wolverine;
  • Drax;
  • Gamorra;
  • Hulk.

movie dog names

You can be inspired by any movie character to choose the dog's name. Including, by the way, the names of the cinematographic dogs. See some:

  • Bud;
  • Whose;
  • Beethoven;
  • Bingo;
  • Bolt;
  • Courage;
  • Marley;
  • Mutley;
  • Lassie;
  • Snoopy.

English name inspiration for dogs

Here you can consider both names and characteristics and adjectives to come up with dog name ideas:

  • Candy;
  • Twister;
  • Angel;
  • Fox;
  • Bond;
  • King;
  • Snow;
  • Dudde.

Big dog name ideas 

A big dog deserves a name to match. After all, tens of kilos cannot be represented by names like Toy, Pulga or Bolinha. So, see inspiring names:

  • Mountain;
  • Thunder;
  • Zeus;
  • Apollo;
  • Eros;
  • Typhoon;
  • Samson;
  • Thor.

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Names for male dogs

People's names also inspire dog names. So, here are tips for male dogs:

  • Boris;
  • Isaac;
  • Marvin;
  • Bartô;
  • Elvis;
  • Baltazar;
  • Fred;
  • Bruce.

Remember to opt, preferably, for names of people who are not in your conviviality.

human name ideas for female dogs

The same logic as the previous item applies here:

  • Frida;
  • Sofia;
  • Jade;
  • Kiara;
  • Hanna;
  • Elba;
  • Iara;
  • Iris;
  • Suzi;
  • Agatha;
  • Pam.

dog names based on music

Music also gives us a lot of inspiration for choosing dog names:

  • Ozzy;
  • Tone;
  • boy;
  • Madonna;
  • Michael;
  • Sheehan;
  • Adele;
  • Cher;
  • Eminem;
  • Lennon;
  • Ringo;
  • Rihanna;
  • Bowie;
  • Snoopy Dogg.

Dog name ideas based on physical characteristics

Also, you can name your dog taking into account his physical characteristics:

  • Blackie;
  • Painted;
  • Bear;
  • Little.

Names for dogs according to behavior

Behavioral traits also help decide dog names:

  • Laziness;
  • Bashful;
  • Cute;
  • hefty;
  • Sweet tooth.

Names for dogs inspired by nature

Nature is a great source of inspiration for dog name ideas, see:

  • Thunder;
  • Ray;
  • Drop;
  • Star.

series characters

 You can honor your favorite series and your favorite characters as dog name ideas:

  • Phoebe;
  • Chandler;
  • Sun;
  • Nairobi;
  • Sheldon;
  • Penny;
  • Peggy;
  • Wanda.

Famous people also inspire dog names

Still, some celebrities may well inspire your dog's name:

  • Brad;
  • Winona;
  • Meryll;
  • Bill Gates;
  • Musk;
  • Bezos.

Sports-inspired dog names

Sports fans can use names from this area, new or old, too:

  • Rai;
  • Nadal;
  • Kaka;
  • Zagallo;
  • Skin.

Game based dog names

 Games are great inspiration, too, for naming your dog:

  • Zelda;
  • Kratos;
  • Lara Croft;
  • Scorpion;
  • Jade;
  • Ryu.

Dog names based on Brazilian folklore

Folklore is a great source of inspiration for dog names:

  • Saci;
  • Iara;
  • Curupira;
  • Caipora;
  • Cuca.

anime-inspired dog names

Finally, see inspiration for dog name ideas based on anime:

  • Goku;
  • Pikachu;
  • Sakura;
  • Naruto;
  • Asuna;
  • Saitama;
  • Saory;
  • Ikky.

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