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19 Most Popular Black and White Dog Names

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19 Most Popular Black and White Dog Names

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Black and white dogs are a stunning bunch, from the feisty Boston Terrier to the striking Alaskan Malamute, the Pointer, the Border Collie, or any lovable mixed breed dog that landed the black and white coat genes.

So how do you find a great name for your new black and white dog? Consider size, look, and personality. This list has options to fit any dog, from a lovely Cupcake to a sweet Freckles.

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We handpicked these choices by consulting dog name trends and our huge Rover.com database, including many of the most popular dog names.

The Top 19 Black & White Dog Names

  1. Luna
  2. Charlie
  3. Coco
  4. Pepper
  5. Nova
  6. Oreo
  7. Lucky
  8. Cookie
  9. Jasper
  10. Minnie
  11. Snoopy
  12. Chanel
  13. Panda
  14. Greta
  15. Sushi
  16. Cupcake
  17. Freckles
  18. Magic
  19. Pixel
  20. Dotty

Other Popular Black & White Dog Names

Many of these are gender-neutral. A female black and white dog can easily go by Jazz, for example, while a male black and white dog could sport Swirl.

  1. Almond Joy
  2. Audrey
  3. Aurora
  4. Barcode
  5. Bessie or Bess
  6. Betty (Boop)
  7. Blot
  8. Boggle
  9. Butler
  10. Chaplin
  11. Chess
  12. Chester
  13. Cookies n’ Cream
  14. Dabble
  15. Dapple
  16. Dice
  17. Domino
  18. Drake
  19. Garbo (black and white film star)
  20. Groucho
  21. Hemera (Greek goddess of day and night)
  22. Holstein (the cow)
  23. Inkblot
  24. Inky
  25. Jack
  26. Jazz
  27. Junior Mint
  28. Keys
  29. Kiss (the band)
  30. Magician
  31. Magpie
  32. Maverick
  33. Marble
  34. Mickey
  35. Mittens
  36. Moon
  37. Moo (or MooMoo?)
  38. Motley
  39. Mottle
  40. Nigel
  41. Noir
  42. Nyx (God of the night)
  43. Obsidian
  44. Odette or Odile (the black and white swans from Swan Lake)
  45. Onyx
  46. Orca
  47. Parfait
  48. Patches
  49. Peanuts (in honor of Snoopy!)
  50. Penguin
  51. Perdita (the mother of 101 Dalmatians)
  52. Piano
  53. Pinwheel
  54. Pongo
  55. Puffin
  56. Puzzles
  57. Raven
  58. Rebel
  59. Retro
  60. Rocky (Raccoon!)
  61. Rorschach
  62. Salt n’ Pepper
  63. Scrabble
  64. Shadow
  65. Shady
  66. Shamu
  67. Silhouette
  68. Skunk
  69. Smudge
  70. Sprinkles
  71. Socks or Sox
  72. Storm or Stormy
  73. Stripey
  74. Swan
  75. Swirl
  76. Sylvester
  77. Thor
  78. Tiger
  79. Trooper
  80. Tuxedo (Tux)
  81. Vega
  82. Vintage
  83. Whoopie (pie)
  84. Ying-Yang
  85. Zebra
  86. Zigzag (Ziggy)
  87. Zorro

Do Black & White Dogs Need a Themed Name?

Sure, a black and white dog named Oreo or Panda is pretty cute. But you don’t have to go that route. Some of the names on Rover’s list are inspired by your dog’s color, but not all! You don’t have to give your new puppy a name that has anything to do with their coat if you don’t want to.

Here are some other considerations when choosing your new black and white dog’s name.

People Names for Dogs

Do you like the sound of a human baby name on a puppy? If so, you’re not alone. It used to be that most of us agreed on a good name for a dog. Fido, Rex, Lady: we expected generic choices. Now, however, you’re more likely to hear human names on dogs.

Our data shows that each year, dog owners increasingly turn to human names for their pets. This reflects the larger cultural trend that embraces dogs as full-on family members who deserve their own special place in our homes and hearts. Our dog love runs deep.

Dog Naming Advice

If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that a great black and white dog name can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favorite foods, books, celebrities, your heritage, or even dog breed history. For example, an Italian greyhound puppy might sport a fashionista name like Chanel, while a husky mix could carry a name like Zorro.

Another consideration when choosing your dog’s name? Dog training. This is of particular importance for puppies. When you’re teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion. In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.”

Of course, what matters most is that the dog name you choose rolls off your tongue. The best names will make you happy. We’re fans of the “backdoor test” for dog name selection. It’s pretty much what it sounds like: stand at the back door and call out your new dog‘s potential name. Saying “Moon, it’s time for dinner!” or “Orca, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.

Personalize It

Once you find that perfect name, you can show it off—and assure proper identification—with fun personalized accessories that look great on a black and white dog.

More Dog Names

Good luck, have fun and be sure to check out our other dog name coverage. As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year.

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Heather Logue

Heather Logue is a retail and arts writer who goes camping whenever she can. A lifelong dog lover, she misses her epileptic dog Sammy every day.

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