700+ Female Dog Names From A-Z

Welcoming a new dog into your home brings immense joy. The laughter, cuddles, and adventures create lasting memories as you bond with your furry companion. But amidst all the excitement comes an important task: choosing the perfect name.

For those who’ve recently adopted a female dog, finding a name that matches her personality is essential. It should capture her spirit, whether she’s playful, gentle, or bold.

This article presents the top 100 female dog names, along with alphabetical lists to help inspire you as you select the perfect name for your new best friend.

Table of Contents

This guide includes several sections to help you find the perfect name for your pet:

• Top 100 Names
• Names A-Z (alphabetically organized)
• How to Choose a Pet Name
• Learn More About Pet Names
• DogFix Knows Pet Names

Browse through these categories to discover options that might suit your furry friend.

Top 100 Names for Female Dogs

Looking for the perfect name for your new female dog? Here’s a list of the 100 most popular female dog names according to DogFix.com. These names range from classic choices to more modern and unique options.

Popular Names	More Popular Names	Also Popular Names	Trending Names
Luna	Stella	Honey	Kira
Bella	Rosie	Callie	Marley
Daisy	Bailey	Hazel	Leia
Lucy	Penny	Lulu	Blu
Lola	Ruby	Olive	Holly
Nala	Sadie	Maya	Freya
Lily	Maggie	Ginger	Mocha
Coco	Willow	Harley	Cleo
Molly	Roxy	Lexi	Emma
Zoe	Millie	Charlie	Princess

Other lovely names include Gigi, Scout, Frankie, Nina, Sunny, Harper, and Josie.

For those seeking shorter names, try Sky, Koda, Pearl, or Betty. Names like Maisie, Xena, Missy, and Penelope have their own charm.

Dakota, Juno, Birdie, Ava, Sage, Nellie, Oakley, Raven, Angel, and Fiona round out this list of top female dog names.

Popular Girl Names

This list shows some trending female names for dogs. These names include traditional choices like Abigail and Amy, as well as more modern options such as Aurora and Aspen. Nature-inspired names like Autumn and Alaska appear alongside literary references like Arya and Artemis.

• Classic names: Alice, Anna, April
• Short names: Ada, Ash, Ari
• Unique options: Akira, Artemis, Aspen

Popular B Names for Female Dogs

Popular female dog names starting with “B” include:

• Baby
• Bambi
• Basil
• Bea
• Bean
• Bear
• Beau
• Betsie
• Betsy
• Bianca

Other cute options are Billie, Bimba, Bindi, and Biscuit.

Many owners also choose names like Blossom, Boo, Brandy, and Brie.

Nature-inspired choices include Buttercup and Brownie, while Brooklyn offers a modern twist.

Popular C Names for Dogs

Looking for a name that starts with C for your dog? Here are some great options:

• Coco – Sweet and simple
• Charlie – Classic and friendly
• Cinnamon – Perfect for reddish-brown pups
• Clover – Brings good luck
• Cricket – Playful and energetic
• Coconut – Fun tropical name
• Cherry – Bright and cheerful

These names work well for both male and female dogs. Choose one that matches your dog’s personality for the perfect fit.

Dog Names Starting with D

Dog names that begin with the letter “D” offer many fun options. Delta, Dutchess, and Diva work well for female dogs with big personalities. Dottie and Daisy Mae have a sweet, classic feel.

For elegant pups, consider Dallas, Darcy, Dior, or Denali. Doris and Daphne bring vintage charm, while shorter names like Dory, Dot, and Dotty are cute and easy to call out.

Other popular D names include:

• Darby
• Dolce
• Dora
• Dahlia
• Duchess
• Darla
• Duna
• Delilah
• Diamond
• Dana

Popular E Names for Dogs

Dogs with E names are a popular choice for pet owners. Here are some top options:

Common Female E Names:

• Eleanor
• Ellie Mae
• Elsa
• Emmy
• Eva

Unique E Names:

• Echo
• Eden
• Ember
• Eevee
• Everest

Many E names have soft sounds that dogs respond well to. Short names like Eve, Emi, and Edie are easy for pets to recognize. Longer options like Esther and Eloise can be shortened to cute nicknames.

Popular Dog Names Starting with F

Dogs with F names often have playful and friendly personalities. Common choices include Fluffy, Foxy, and Freckles for pets with distinctive fur. Finn and Finley work well for male dogs, while Flora, Florence, and Frida suit females.

Other charming options include Fudge, Faith, and Fern. Some pet owners prefer fancy names like Freyja or Fendi for their special companions.

Popular G Names for Female Dogs

Here are some popular G names for female dogs that many pet owners choose:

• Gidget: A cute, playful name
• Gloria: Means “glory”
• Goose: Fun, quirky option
• Gypsy: Suggests a free spirit
• Gabby: Perfect for talkative pups

Other great choices include Gemma, Gizmo, Grace, and Georgia.

Names like Goldie work well for golden-colored dogs, while Ghost suits white pups.

Greta and Gretchen have strong German origins.

Popular H Names for Girl Dogs

Looking for the perfect H name for your female pup? Many dog owners choose names like Harlow, Hadley, and Harper for their furry friends. Names with meaning like Hope, Harmony, and Halo add special significance.

Classic names include:

• Harriet
• Hattie
• Hannah

Trendy options like Harley Quinn and Hermione draw inspiration from popular culture.

Nature-inspired choices such as Hazelnut and Heidi bring a sweet touch to your dog’s identity.

Names Starting With I

Many female dog names begin with the letter I. Popular choices include Isla, Iris, and Isabella. Shorter options like Ida, Isa, and Indi offer simplicity.

Some unique I names for female dogs include:

• Indigo
• Ivory
• Izzie
• Inca
• Ice
• Irie

Names with nature connections like Iris (flower) and Islay (Scottish island) make meaningful choices.

Isabella and Isabel provide elegant options with nickname potential.

Female dogs with bold personalities might suit names like Iggy or Indy. For a spiritual touch, Isis or India could work well.

Popular J Names for Dogs

Looking for a dog name that starts with J? Consider these popular options. Jersey, Judy, and Jolene offer a classic feel. For shorter names, Joy, June, and Jade work well.

Nature-inspired choices include Juniper and Jewel. If you want something playful, try Jazzy, Jinx, or Jojo.

Other popular J names for female dogs:

• Jasmine
• Jenny
• Jackie
• Jane
• Jada

For male dogs, consider Jesse, Joey, or Jess.

Popular K Dog Names

Here are 24 popular dog names that start with the letter K:

• Kai
• Kota
• Khaleesi
• Kiwi
• Koko
• Kenzie
• Katie
• Kaya
• Koa
• Kya
• Kaia
• Kimber
• Kahlua
• Korra
• Kala
• Kayla
• Khloe
• Kyra
• Kiara
• Kali
• Kitty
• Karma
• Kiki
• Kora

These names range from short and sweet to unique and powerful. Many pet owners choose K names for their musical sound and distinct character.

Popular L Names for Female Dogs

Popular female dog names starting with L include Laila, Lyra, Lainey, and Lottie. Many pet owners also choose names like Lucky, Liberty, Lyla, and Laika for their furry friends.

Other beautiful L options for your girl dog include:

• Lilah and Lili – short, sweet names
• Lacey and Leah – classic choices
• Lizzy and Lena – friendly, approachable names

Names like London, Lua, Leila, and Lia offer modern alternatives. Meanwhile, Libby, Lana, Lula, Lila, Lilo, and Lizzie round out the selection of lovely L names for female dogs.

Popular Girl Dog Names Starting with M

Here are 24 popular girl dog names that start with M:

• Margo/Margot
• Maeve
• Matilda
• Miley
• Mimi
• Mona
• Misty
• Mochi
• Moxie
• Muffin
• Macy
• Mazie
• Murphy
• Milly
• Myla
• Macie
• Mollie
• Momo
• Mya
• Maisy
• Mae
• Mika
• Mango

These names range from cute and playful to more sophisticated options for female puppies.

Popular Dog Names Starting with N

Looking for a name for your new dog that starts with the letter N? Here are some great options:

• Noa and Nia – Short, sweet names that are easy for dogs to recognize
• Noodle and Nugget – Playful names perfect for puppies
• Nami, Nana, Nancy – Classic female dog names
• Nyx and Nymeria – Unique names with mythological connections
• Nora, Nyla, Nola – Trending modern names

Other excellent N-name choices include Nikki, Nani, Nena, Nelly, Nori, Nika, Nahla, Noel, Nutmeg, Nessie, and Nikita.

O Names for Dogs

Popular O names for dogs include Ollie, Oreo, and Oaklee. Some unique options are Ohana, Octavia, and Ophelia for female pups. Meanwhile, male dogs might suit names like Opie, Ozzy, or Ocean.

Short names such as Ona, Ori, and Osa offer simplicity, while classics like Olivia and Odessa have timeless appeal.

Popular Girl Dog Names Starting with P

Peppa, Pippi, and Pip are short, easy-to-call names for female dogs. Pebbles, Pippa, and Phoenix offer distinctive sounds that dogs can recognize quickly. Meanwhile, Pixie, Polly, and Pickles bring playful energy to small pups.

Prada, Paisley, and Precious work well for elegant breeds. Perla, Pumpkin, and Patches suit different dog personalities and appearances. Meanwhile, Pickle, Panda, and Petunia have become increasingly popular choices.

Paris, Peach, and Pinky are feminine options with clear sounds. Meanwhile, Peaches, Peanut, and Peggy remain classic favorites among dog owners.

Q Names for Dogs

Looking for a unique dog name that starts with the letter Q? Here are some options:

• Quinn: A popular choice for both male and female dogs
• Queen: Perfect for a regal female dog
• Queenie: A cute variation of Queen
• Quincy/Quincey: Classic names with a distinctive sound
• Queso: Spanish for cheese, great for food-loving pups
• Quake: Ideal for energetic or powerful dogs
• Quorra: A modern, unique option
• Quigley: Playful and distinctive

These Q names range from traditional to creative, giving pet parents plenty of choices.

Popular R Names for Female Dogs

Here’s a list of common dog names starting with R for your female pup:

• Rey – Rhea – Raya
• Reese – Rio – Ripley
• Rita – Rogue – Rosa
• River – Roma – Roxi
• Roux – Ruth – Rylee
• Rory – Ruthie – Reba
• Roo – Rebel – Rose
• Rue – Reina – Red

These names range from classic choices like Rose and Ruth to more unique options like Ripley and Rogue.

Popular S Names for Dogs

Here are well-liked dog names that start with the letter S:

• Suki
• Shadow
• Star
• Sammy
• Sugar
• Storm/Stormy
• Sassy

Other favorites include Sweetie, Summer, Shelby, Sierra, Stevie, Skylar, Snow, Sally, Sophia, Scarlet/Scarlett, Stormi, Sydney, Shiloh, Sandy, and Sam.

Popular T Names for Dogs

Popular dog names starting with T include Teddy, Taylor, and Trixie. These names work well for both male and female dogs.

Some cute options like Tiny, Toffee, and Tinkerbell suit smaller breeds. For unique choices, consider Tallulah, Tokyo, or Tequila.

Other lovely T names include:

• Talia
• Tessa
• Tia
• Thea
• Tink
• Tula
• Tulip

Many dog owners on DogFix.com recommend names like Tillie, Tasha, and Trufa for their pets.

U Names for Dogs

Popular short U names for dogs include Ula, Una, Uli, and Umi. More unique options are Uva, Ube, and Uzi. Meanwhile, traditional dog names starting with U include Ursula, Ursa, and Utah.

For female dogs, consider Ulka, Ulma, Ulya, or Uma. Male dogs might suit Uno or Uni. Meanwhile, playful choices include Upsy and Unna.

Popular V Names for Female Dogs

Popular female dog names that start with V include Violet, Victoria, and Valentina. These names have a nice sound and are easy to call out at the park.

Other lovely V options for your girl pup:

• Vivian and Vivienne – elegant choices
• Venus and Velvet – softer, feminine names
• Vixen and Valkyrie – stronger, bolder options

Short and sweet names like Val, Vada, and Vivi work well for training. Meanwhile, names with clear sounds like Vienna, Vesper, and Vera help dogs recognize when you’re calling them.

Popular W Dog Names

Names starting with “W” offer many fun options for your dog. Popular choices include:

• Winifred and Wilma for female dogs
• Wylie and Wolfie for male dogs
• Whiskey and Whisper for quiet or spirited dogs
• Waffles and Wrigley for playful pups
• Winter and Wynter for dogs with white or light coats
• Winky, Wiggles, and Weezy for dogs with unique personalities

Food-inspired names like Waffles and weather names like Winter remain trendy choices for pet owners.

Names Starting with X

Here are some unique names that begin with the letter X:

• Xina
• Xylo
• Xela
• Xara
• Xola
• Xuri
• Xenia
• Xira
• Xuxa
• Xenna
• Xana
• Xica
• Xiaobai
• Xanadu
• Xispa
• Xoco
• Xula
• Xixi
• Xayah
• Xochi
• Xoe
• Xyla
• Xochitl
• Xia

Popular Y Pet Names

Here are some popular pet names that start with the letter Y:

• Yuzu: A citrus fruit name that’s bright and lively
• Yoshi: Inspired by the popular video game character
• Yuki: Means “snow” in Japanese
• Yoda: From the wise Star Wars character
• Yummy: A sweet and playful name

Popular Z Names for Dogs

Popular dog names starting with Z include Zuma, Zara, and Ziggy. These names have a modern feel and are easy to call out.

Some Z names have unique meanings. Zuri means “beautiful” in Swahili, while Zephyr refers to a gentle breeze.

Short Z names like Zen, Zero, and Zoë work well for training. Names with repeated sounds such as Zuzu and Zsa Zsa can be playful choices for puppies.

Bold Z name options:

• Ziva (lively)
• Zelda (warrior princess)
• Zoya (life)

Many Z names suit dogs of all sizes and personalities, from the elegant Zara to the energetic Ziggy.

How to Choose a Dog Name

Picking the perfect name for your dog requires some thought. A good dog name can come from many places, like your favorite foods, books, famous people, or even your dog’s breed history.

A Chihuahua might do well with a Latin name like Coco, while a German Shepherd could suit a name like Heidi.

For female dogs, especially puppies in training, the name shouldn’t sound like common commands. Avoid names that might be confused with “sit,” “stay,” or “come.”

Many experts recommend choosing a name with two or more syllables and perhaps a vowel sound at the end.

The Backdoor Test

• Stand at your back door
• Call out the potential name
• Example: “Chanel, dinner time!”
• Example: “Matisse, leave it!”

This simple test helps you imagine using the name daily.

Your dog’s name should be simple to pronounce. If you struggle saying it, you’ll have trouble calling your dog consistently, which can affect training.

Name Inspiration Sources:

Source	Examples
Food	Cookie, Pepper, Olive
Places	Paris, Denver, Rio
Characters	Luna, Bella, Thor
Colors	Blue, Ruby, Amber

A well-chosen name makes communication with your pet easier and more enjoyable for years to come.

Learn More About Dogs

Dogs show their feelings through body movements. Watch for tail wags, ear positions, and facial expressions to understand your pet better.

The top dog breeds in America include Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Golden Retrievers. These dogs are popular for their loyal nature.

For families with children, breeds like Beagles, Bulldogs, and Collies make excellent companions. They have patient personalities that work well with kids.

Dogs experience time differently than humans. They may feel excited when you return whether you’ve been gone for minutes or hours.

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DogFix Knows Pet Names

At DogFix, we truly love pets and understand what people name their dogs.

We’ve been tracking dog name trends for more than ten years using our database of millions of pets.

The names in our lists come directly from real pet parents in our community.

These aren’t random names—they reflect actual choices that dog owners make.

Our passion for dog names helps us stay current with the latest trends.

We regularly update our name collections based on what we see in our pet parent community, making sure you have access to the most popular and unique options.