Your puppy’s name. It’s how you’ll address your puppy in public. It’s also what friends, family, and strangers alike will call your charming fur-ball.
You’ll use the name during training sessions, favorite outings, and when just hanging around home.
Choosing the perfect puppy name is no small feat. Should you choose the name based on meaning or simply by how it sounds? Perhaps the number of syllables should be considered, or what letter the name begins with.
In today’s blog post, we’ll share top tips on what to consider when choosing a name for your little girl dog. In addition, you’ll discover 1000 puppy names to get your mind rolling.
How to Choose Puppy Names for Girls
- Choose a name with hard consonants. Think Ginger in place of Aria. It’ll be easy to remember, plus your pup will be quick to recognize it.
- Choose one or two syllables. By keeping your dog’s name to just a few syllables, it will be easier for your puppy to recognize and remember her name. Plus, you’ll be using the name a lot so something that flows easily and quickly off your tongue is preferred. Imagine training your dog and always calling out Eleonora or Antoinette. Not only are these names harder for your pup to distinguish, they are also more cumbersome on the tongue. Eleonora could be substituted with Elly, or Antoinette replaced with Anett.
- Avoid age sensitive names. Sure, your little girl may be arriving home as just a pup. Yet unless you’ve chosen a tiny dog breed, that little pup will not always be small. So while names such as Peewee, Bitty, Minnie, or Munchkin may seem like a perfect title for a wee little pup, consider names that will be equally appropriate when your pup reaches adult status.
- Avoid names that sound like a command. If it rhymes with stay, sit, down, fetch, or any other command you’ll be teaching your dog, avoid it. For example, Fay rhymes with stay. Bit rhymes with sit. Brown rhymes with down. So to keep things clear between you and Fido, consider these names as non-options.
- Avoid names that rhyme with family names. Like the previous point, it’s likely your fur-ball will soon be confused if her name rhymes with or sounds similar to your sister’s name. Look for a unique female dog name that won’t be easily confused with household names and words.
- Practice saying the name. It’s likely you will be using your dog’s name a lot. Before settling on a specific name, practice repeating it around your home. Call it out from the back door. Pretend your talking to your puppy. Let the name roll from your tongue. Make sure the name is easy to say and rolls quickly from your tongue.
- Compile a list of favorite names. No need to stress out over finding a single name all in one sitting. Start a running list of names you like. Perhaps you hear a name at the grocery store or you find a favorite name online. Great. Add it to your list of favorites. After you’ve compiled a small collection of names, go back over just your list and start pruning. If you’re making the decision as a family, discuss together which names to keep and which names to remove from the list. Do this in several different sittings until eventually you are down to just one name.
Spark Your Imagination
When choosing a name for your puppy, there’s a plethora of triggers to spark your imagination.
While you may prefer to choose a name before ever meeting your puppy, you might also wait to select a name until after your pup arrives home. Whether you are purchasing a puppy in Los Angeles or adopting a puppy in Indiana, by first spending time with your puppy, you can choose a name based on your dog’s personality.
For example, if your puppy enjoys the center of attention, you might name her Diva. Or if your puppy is all about hugs and kisses and lots of affection, perhaps Cuddles would serve her well. If your dog adores running, Lightning could be a perfect fit.
If you are feeling nostalgic, consider naming your puppy something from your childhood. Perhaps it’s the street name where you grew up or your favorite cartoon character. Or you might find name inspiration from your childhood best friend, a favorite teacher from school, a celebrated book series, an author, or your own hometown.
If appearance is a big deal to you, you could always give your puppy a name based on her looks. If she is brown, you might call her Chocolate, Brownie, Coffee, or Cocoa. A white dog might enjoy names like Snow, Snowflake, Snow White, or Sugar. Markings is another thing to consider. If your dog has four white legs, Socks could fit the bill. Or if spots are a thing, Freckles could be a favorite name too.
While lots of folks give their dogs human names, this isn’t always the case. There are always food related names such as Ginger, Olive, Maple, Basil and Coconut. Or if you enjoy travel, you might draw inspiration from international cities including Sydney, Bali, Rio, Clevelend, and Florence. If you are a plant lover, perhaps names like Lily, Clover, Peanut, Daisy, or Spearmint will keep you smiling. And if sports is your jam, why not name your little pup after a favorite sports team? Whatever you choose, just be sure the name is easy and fun to say.
Choose How Many Names
People traditionally have three names: a first, middle, and last name. For your dog, the options are limitless. You might stick with a single first name, or opt for a name including one or two middle names. Is last name a big deal to you?
If you’re choosing multiple names, what about those initials? How are they looking or are they spelling anything crazy? While your dog’s peers will not be making fun of her name or initials, you’ll still want to steer clear of anything derogatory towards your pup.
And now for those lists of names. Go slow, start your own list of favorites, and enjoy finding a perfect name for your new girl dog.
100 Top Dog Names for Girls
Following is an alphabetical list of top girl dog names as presented by AKC. So if you are looking for a winning name that starts with a particular letter, this list is for you.
- Abby
- Allie
- Angel
- Annie
- Athena
- Baby
- Bailey
- Bella
- Belle
- Bonnie
- Brandy
- Cali
- Callie
- Casey
- Charlie
- Chloe
- Cleo
- Coco
- Cocoa
- Cookie
- Daisy
- Dakota
- Dixie
- Ella
- Ellie
- Emma
- Gigi
- Ginger
- Grace
- Gracie
- Hannah
- Harley
- Hazel
- Heidi
- Holly
- Honey
- Izzy
- Jasmine
- Josie
- Katie
- Kona
- Lacey
- Lady
- Layla
- Lexi
- Lexie
- Lilly
- Lily
- Lola
- Lucky
- Lucy
- Lulu
- Luna
- Macy
- Maddie
- Madison
- Maggie
- Marley
- Maya
- Mia
- Millie
- Mimi
- Minnie
- Missy
- Misty
- Mocha
- Molly
- Nala
- Nikki
- Olive
- Peanut
- Pebbles
- Penny
- Pepper
- Phoebe
- Piper
- Princess
- Riley
- Rosie
- Roxie
- Roxy
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Sally
- Sandy
- Sasha
- Sassy
- Scout
- Shadow
- Shelby
- Sierra
- Sophie
- Stella
- Sugar
- Sydney
- Trixie
- Willow
- Winnie
- Zoe
- Zoey
100 Popular Puppy Names for Girls
If you’re looking for a hip or cool puppy girl name, be sure to check the following list as shared on Petset.com.
- Bella
- Molly
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Sadie
- Chloe
- Maggie
- Roxy
- Lola
- Coco
- Sophie
- Lily
- Ginger
- Mia
- Pepper
- Ruby
- Angel
- Zoey
- Princess
- Cookie
- Stella
- Abby
- Emma
- Gracie
- Lexi
- Penny
- Missy
- Rosie
- Baby
- Lulu
- Sasha
- Elllie
- Luna
- Casey
- Mocha
- Heidi
- Cleo
- Belle
- Holly
- Lady
- Sugar
- Dixie
- Katie
- Layla
- Precious
- Sassy
- Cassie
- Nala
- Piper
- Annie
- Maya
- Ella
- Maddie
- Callie
- Honey
- Kona
- Sandy
- Shelby
- Dakota
- Harley
- Phoebe
- Minnie
- Jasmine
- Winnie
- Hazel
- Trixie
- Josie
- Sydney
- Macy
- Fiona
- Hannah
- Mimi
- Lacey
- Bonnie
- Madison
- Penelope
- Delilah
- Nini
- Gigi
- Sally
- Ava
- Nikki
- Hadley
- Brandy
- Izzy
- Misty
- Olive
- Pebbles
- Scout
- Annabelle
- Betty Boop
- Fifi
- Jenna
- Nana
- Roxanne
- Sapphire
- Skye
- Everest
- Pixie
- Frida
100 Puppy Girl Names After Inspirational Figures
Perhaps you are inspired by people from the past. Whether it’s a favorite composer, respected politician, or renown author, Barkpost.com has compiled the following dog-friendly names taken from inspirational figures.
- Leif Ericsbone (Leif Ericson, viking explorer)
- Napawleon (Napoleon Bonaparte of France)
- Hairy Houdini (Harry Houdini, a magician)
- Brutus (Roman politician)
- Benjiman Franklin (Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father of the U.S.)
- Beethoven (Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer)
- Casanova (Giacomo Casanova, Italian author)
- Chompin (Frédéric Chopin, French-Polish composer)
- Pawgustus (Augustus, first Roman Emperor)
- Dickens (Charles Dickens, English author)
- Sigmund Flead (Sigmund Frued, Austrian neurologist)
- Genghis (Genghis Khan, Mongolian emperor)
- Goliath (warrior in the Bible)
- Homer (Greek poet)
- Midas (mythical King)
- Plato (Greek philosopher)
- Winston Furchill (Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister)
- Sock-rates (Socrates, Greek philosopher)
- Solomon (a king in the Bible)
- Titan (in Greek mythology, they ruled the world before the Olympians)
- Trojan (The Trojan War in Greece)
- Ulassie (Ulysses, a warrior in the Trojan War)
- Quintus (Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a Roman poet)
- Voltaire (French writer and philosopher)
- Patton (George Patton, a U.S. General)
- Julius (Julius Caesar, a Roman)
- Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a Roman poet)
- Howlen (Helen of Troy)
- Gulliver (fictional book character)
- Excalibur (fictional sword of King Arthur)
- Crockett (Davey Crockett, American frontiersman)
- Jane Pawsten (Jane Austen, English novelist)
- Byron (Lord Byron, English poet)
- Alexandra (Alexandra Feodorovna, Russian Empress)
- Cleopawtra (Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt)
- Delilah (character in the Bible)
- Guinevere (Queen of King Arthur)
- Pawsephone (Persephone, daughter of Zeus in Greek mythology)
- Hester (Hester Prynne, main character in the Scarlet Letter)
- Inca (ancient civilization in South America)
- Jezebel (princess in the Bible)
- Magdalena (from Mary Magdalene, of the Bible)
- Rover Cleveland (Grover Cleveland, U.S. President)
- Octavia (sister of Augustus)
- Aphra (Aphra Behn, first professional female writer)
- Woofgang (Wolfgang Mozart, an Austrian composer)
- Portia (character in a Shakespeare novel)
- Rosie (Rosie the Riveter)
- Shiba (queen of Shiba in the Bible)
- Ursa (constellation)
- Venus (planet and Roman goddess)
- Verbona (Verona, city in Italy, setting for Romeo & Juliet)
- Romeo Monatawoof (Romeo Monatague, a character from a Shakespeare novel)
- Haira (Hera, Zeus’ wife and sister in Greek mythology)
- Hannibal Barka (Hannibal Barca, Punic Carthaginian military commander)
- Salvadore Doggi (Salvador Dali, Spanish painter)
- Pawris (son of the King and Queen of Troy in Greece)
- Abel (son of Adam and Eve)
- Xerxes (Xerxes the Great of Persia)
- George Washingbone (George Washington, 1st President of the United States)
- Lincoln (Abraham Lincoln)
- Elizabeth (Queen of England)
- Albone Einstein (Albert Einstein)
- Joan of Barks (Joan of Arc)
- Bach (Johann Sebastian Bach, German composer)
- Jacques (Jacques Cousteau, French ocean explorer)
- Rosa Barks (Rosa Parks)
- Tesla (Nikola Tesla, a Serbian American inventor)
- Cicero (a Roman philosopher)
- Furley Temple (Shirley Temple)
- Isabella (Queen of Spain)
- Amelia (Amelia Earhart, American pilot)
- Harriet (Tubman, Beecher Stowe)
- Florence (Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing)
- Dogphi (Delphi, a place in Greece, where the oracle allegedly lived)
- Michelangelo (Italian Renaissance artist)
- Rafael (Italian Renaissance artist)
- DaVinci (Leonardo DaVinci)
- Donatello (Italian Renaissance artist)
- Hoover (J. Edgar Hoover)
- Attila (Attila the Hun)
- Dante (Italian Poet)
- Kerouac (Jack Kerouac)
- Bo (President Obama’s family dog)
- Beauregard (Confederate military officer)
- Avigdor (Biblical name)
- Chekhov (Anton Chekhov, Russian author)
- Geronimo (Apache tribe leader)
- Pharaoh (name for Kings of ancient Egypt)
- Seneca (Roman philosopher)
- Ajax (Greek hero)
- Troubadour (Performer of old lyrical poetry)
- Nero (Roman emperor)
- Imelda (Spanish saint)
- Wilhelmina (Netherlands Queen)
- Yuma (American Indian Tribe)
- Rococo (18th century artistic movement)
- Golda (Israeli politician)
- Guinevere (Queen consort of King Arthur)
- Brunhild (Royal woman of the Visigoths)
100 Unique Female Dog Names
It’s not every day you meet a Beatrice or a Thelma. If you are looking for original and different, get your ideas flowing from this following list.
- Adele
- Arya
- Aspen
- Aurora
- Barbie
- Beatrice
- Beauty
- Becckey
- Brooklyn
- Buttercup
- Butterscotch
- Cadence
- Cleo
- Cookie
- Daffodil
- Danica
- Dee-Dee
- Dixie
- Dolly
- Dora
- Dove
- Duchess
- Echo
- Eleanor
- Elsa
- Eva
- Fauna
- Fawn
- Fay
- Firefly
- Flo
- Fluffy
- Foxy
- Francisca
- Freckle
- Gecko
- Geneva
- Goldie
- Governor
- Helen
- Iggy
- Indy
- Iona
- Jace
- Jane
- Java
- Jelena
- JoJo
- Josie
- Juliet
- Keats
- Kiki
- Kit
- Lady
- Lila
- Lolo
- Lorise
- Merkle
- Mia
- Midnight
- Milene
- Millie
- Minni
- Misty
- Molly
- Moncy
- Nutmeg
- Ophelia
- Panda
- Pearl
- Percy
- Quinn
- Raina
- Rose
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Sandi
- Sandra
- Sansa
- Sasha
- Serena
- Silky
- Siri
- Snarky
- Sugar
- Summer
- Sunny
- Sully
- Taco
- Tex
- Thea
- Thelma
- Tweety
- Verona
- Vida
- Volley
- Willow
- Zara
- Zaria
- Zeke
100 Old Fashioned Dog Names for Girls
Call them old-lady names from years gone by, these names are timeless treasures suitable for many a dog.
- Abigail
- Adelia
- Agnes
- Alice
- Amelia
- Annabell
- Annamae
- Anne
- Arabella
- Audra
- Ava
- Averill
- Beatrice
- Bella
- Bernadette
- Bertha
- Bernice
- Bessie
- Betty
- Beverly
- Bonnie
- Camille
- Carlotta
- Cassandra
- Cecelia
- Celeste
- Charlotte
- Chloe
- Claire
- Clarabelle
- Constance
- Doris
- Dorothea
- Dottie
- Edith
- Edna
- Elaine
- Eleanor
- Eloise
- Eliza
- Ellamae
- Elsie
- Emma
- Esmerelda
- Estelle
- Esther
- Ethel
- Etta
- Eva
- Evelyn
- Fannie
- Felicity
- Florence
- Frida
- Gemma
- Genevieve
- Georgetta
- Gladys
- Gracelyn
- Greta
- Gretchen
- Gwendolyn
- Harriet
- Helen
- Irene
- Iris
- Isabella
- Jacqueline
- Joan
- Joyce
- Judith
- Katherine
- Leona
- Lillian
- Lizette
- Lois
- Loretta
- Lucille
- Luella
- Mabel
- Margaret
- Marjorie
- Miranda
- Myrtle
- Nellie
- Norma
- Pearl
- Peggy
- Priscilla
- Rosalie
- Rosemary
- Sadie
- Shirley
- Theresa
- Velma
- Victoria
- Wanda
- Wilma
- Yvonne
- Zelda
100 One Syllable Puppy Names for Girls
Say yes to short, sweet, and simple. Not only are one syllable names easy to say, they are also easy for a pup to understand and remember. So cheers to names that roll right off the tongue.
- Anne
- Ash
- Badge
- Bay
- Beck
- Belle
- Bess
- Beth
- Bev
- Binx
- Biz
- Bling
- Bliss
- Blithe
- Blitz
- Blythe
- Brandt
- Bree
- Britt
- Brooke
- Cale
- Cass
- Cate
- Ceil
- Charm
- Chlo
- Claire
- Claude
- Dawn
- Deb
- Dee
- Dex
- Dove
- Drake
- Ellle
- Eve
- Fawn
- Faye
- Fig
- Fudge
- Gael
- Gem
- Gene
- Gil
- Grace
- Gwen
- Hope
- Jade
- Jaine
- Jean
- Jen
- Jess
- Jet
- Joan
- Joy
- Joyce
- Jules
- Kai
- Kate
- Kay
- Kim
- Kitt
- Lara
- Lark
- Liz
- Lynne
- Mae
- Maeve
- Marge
- May
- Meg
- Mel
- Mia
- Nan
- Paige
- Pam
- Pat
- Peace
- Pearl
- Peg
- Queen
- Quint
- Rae
- Rose
- Ruth
- Sage
- Saint
- Shae
- Sue
- Suze
- Swan
- Tess
- Thyme
- Tiff
- Val
- Vic
- Zack
- Zap
- Zeb
- Zep
100 Gender Neutral Dog Names
Want a name that could go either way? These gender neutral dog names might just fit the bill.
- Alden
- Alfalfa
- Allegro
- Alwyn
- Arden
- Avalon
- Avis
- Baguette
- Bailey
- Baja
- Bali
- Banzai
- Basel
- Basil
- Bass
- Bayou
- Beamer
- Besnik
- Blaze
- Blitzen
- Boa
- Bongo
- Bonsai
- Cadence
- Calypso
- Camelot
- Caramel
- Cashmere
- Cassidy
- Caviar
- Charmer
- Checkers
- Chipper
- Clipper
- Clover
- Cola
- Dakota
- Dynamo
- Einstein
- Espresso
- Felix
- Fidel
- Freckles
- Frosty
- Fudge
- Gatsby
- Gavin
- Gizmo
- Gladstone
- Harper
- Hero
- Hunter
- Iota
- Java
- Jazzy
- Jesse
- Jet
- Kahlil
- Kobi
- Koda
- Kona
- Korbel
- Krispy
- Kuma
- Laser
- Lightning
- Link
- Maestro
- Marley
- Milos
- Minerva
- Morgan
- Munchkin
- Nakotah
- Novella
- Ozzie
- Paloma
- Patches
- Piper
- Puddles
- Ranger
- Ravel
- Regalo
- Rojo
- Rupert
- Scout
- Scuba
- Sheriff
- Skipper
- Snickers
- Snuffles
- Tango
- Taylor
- Taz
- Turbo
- Twerp
- Ufo
- Ushki
- Yamasee
- Zulu
100 Geography Inspired Puppy Names for Females
Perhaps you’re looking to explore the world with your new four-legged friend. Get things started on the right paw with these girl puppy names inspired by places around the globe.
- Abilene
- Adelaide
- Andes
- Aragon
- Arvada
- Asia
- Aspen
- Atlas
- Aussie
- Bailey
- Baja
- Bali
- Barkley
- Bonito
- Boston
- Brady
- Brantley
- Breton
- Brisbane
- Caddo
- Cali
- Camden
- Cameron
- Cami
- Carolina
- Catalina
- Charlotte
- Chelsea
- Cheyenne
- China
- Dakota
- Dallas
- Darby
- Delhi
- Diego
- Esla
- Everest
- Fiji
- Florence
- Frisco
- Geneva
- Gruber
- Harper
- Helena
- Holland
- Houston
- Indigo
- Isabella
- Java
- Jennings
- Jijia
- Julian
- Kasai
- Kelso
- Knox
- Kuru
- Laredo
- Lena
- Lima
- London
- Luna
- Madrid
- Mali
- Manila
- Mason
- Maya
- Nevada
- Newton
- Odessa
- Oliver
- Omaha
- Ontario
- Orlando
- Oregon
- Osaka
- Ozama
- Panama
- Paris
- Pearl
- Raleigh
- Rico
- Ruby
- Sanford
- Sedona
- Seneca
- Shawnee
- Sierra
- Tacoma
- Tay
- Tex
- Thai
- Vanda
- Victoria
- Virginia
- Whitley
- York
- Yula
- Zambi
- Zaria
- Zulia
100 Nature Themed Girl Dog Names
Need some fresh air? Check out these nature themed girl dog names. From Aspen to Zinnia and everything in between, these stunning names will soon have you dreaming of the great outdoors.
- Aria
- Achely
- Aspen
- Aster
- Autum
- Aque
- Azalea
- Barley
- Basil
- Bear
- Birch
- Blizzard
- Brook
- Canyon
- Cedar
- Chestnut
- Clay
- Clover
- Coal
- Copper
- Colorado
- Cricket
- Cypress
- Dahlia
- Darya
- Denver
- Dove
- Dusk
- Dusty
- Echo
- Eco
- Elm
- Ember
- Everest
- Farley
- Fern
- Felding
- Fleur
- Flint
- Flora
- Forrest
- Goldie
- Grove
- Harmony
- Holly
- Honey
- Indigo
- Ivy
- Jade
- Jasper
- Jupiter
- Juniper
- Kalani
- Kodiak
- Lana
- Laurel
- Lark
- Luna
- Lupo
- Mammoth
- Mango
- Maple
- Meadow
- Midnight
- Misty
- Montana
- Nickel
- North
- Oriel
- Oakley
- Ocean
- Olive
- Orion
- Pluto
- Quest
- Rose
- Rio
- River
- Rocky
- Ruby
- Sage
- Sahara
- Sapphire
- Scarlet
- Silver
- Sky
- Stella
- Summer
- Tahoe
- Talia
- Terra
- Topaz
- Tulip
- Venus
- Violet
- Willow
- Wren
- Yasmine
- Zinnia
- Zola
50 Classic Dog Names for Girls
If you are searching for a name that is safe and reliable, look no further. The following list presents fifty classic dog names from Barkpost.com which have stood the test of time.
- Spot
- Buddy
- Bandit
- Benji
- Ginger
- Patches
- Fido
- Socks
- Brownie
- King
- Bella
- Charlie
- Lucy
- Rocky
- Max
- Lady
- Lassie
- Lucky
- Sparky
- Beauty
- Fluffy
- Daisy
- Sadie
- Princess
- Rex
- Teddy
- Bear
- Shadow
- Lady
- Missy
- Sasha
- Roxy
- Coco
- Cricket
- Champ
- Milo
- Rufus
- Scout
- Samson
- Bailey
- Jake
- Toby
- Duke
- Winston
- Hunter
- Gracie
- Angle
- Stella
- Honey
- Sugar
50 Retro Dog Names for Girls
Never mind that it’s the twenty-first century. Names from years gone by are back in all their glory. So whether you’re looking to honor your great aunt Bertha or you just want a cool, old name for a new dog, this list is for you.
- Agatha
- Archie
- Beatrice
- Betty
- Checkers
- Churchill
- Clara
- Clark
- Daisy
- Daphne
- Dolores
- Domino
- Eloise
- Elwood
- Fanny
- Frannie
- Georgia
- Gertrude
- Gwendolyn
- Henry
- Iris
- June
- Lennon
- Louise
- Lulu
- Lucile
- Mavis
- Mildred
- Mona
- Myrtle
- Norma
- Opal
- Opie
- Pearl
- Prudence
- Rambo
- Rhoda
- Ringo
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Sinatra
- Skipper
- Stewart
- Tarzan
- Tootsie
- Vera
- Violet
- Wanda
- Willa
- Wilson
It’s Up To You!
In looking ahead, real baby names are in demand for 2019. More and more, people are moving away from straight up doggy names and giving there new little pups human names.
Names such as Spot and Rover and fast being replaced with real baby names like Bella, Ally, and Beatrice.
So the choice is yours when naming your new female dog. Whether you base your choice on something girly, creative, or classic, just be sure it’s fun and easy to say. Your girl dog will thank you for it!
Once you find your perfect puppy girl name, we’d love to hear! Go ahead, give your pup some love, and introduce her in the comments below.
As the Editor in Chief, Anna Lengacher helps dog lovers learn the ropes of finding, raising, and caring for their dogs so they can enjoy many happy memories together.
Anonymous
Some of these at the end are boy dog names like Charlie and bandit so on so on
VIP Puppies
Some would probably argue that these would make great names for a female puppy, but we hear what your saying. Thanks for sharing your viewpoint!