Whether you’re at a party, at a fancy dinner, or enjoying happy hour with a few friends, a delicious cocktail or a favorite beer may be in order. And beyond being someone who appreciates certain libations, you may be a bartender or a wine expert—either way, you might have an affinity for alcohol that even provides inspiration to name your pup.
You can draw ideas from the color of alcohol (like Amber or Blonde), choose a type of alcohol you enjoy (like Whiskey or Margarita), or go with a preferred brand that can also serve as a name (like Kahlua).
Keep reading to get alcohol dog name ideas for your bubbly dog.
30 Most Popular Alcohol Dog Names
Types of alcohol just have a way of lending themselves to dog names, and these are the most popular of them all.
- Bailey
- Whiskey
- Cosmo
- Tito
- Brandy
- Whisky
- Tequila
- Scotch
- Pinot
- Gin
- Mojito
- Merlot
- Vino
- Cider
- Martini
- Beer
- Margarita
- Champagne
- Truly
- Vodka
- Prosecco
- Gimlet
- Mai Tai
- Grigio
- Chardonnay
- Coors
- Miller
- Amber
- Blonde
- Brewster
Beer
If one of your favorite weekend activities is checking out local breweries, one of these beer-inspired dog names might be right for your pup.
- Lager
- Ale
- Stout
- Porter
- Pilsner
- IPA
- Guinness
- Budweiser
- Heineken
- Corona
- Shandy
- Hops
- Sierra (Sierra Nevada)
- Bock
- Kölsch
- Saison
- Trappist
- Tripel
- Pale
- Oktoberfest
- Dunkel
- Sapporo
- Asahi
- Foster (Foster’s)
- Stella (Stella Artois)
- Blue Moon
- Becks
- Peroni
- Sam (Sam Adams)
- Goose (Goose Island)
Wine
Sipping a delicious wine is something you enjoy, down to your wine fridge or even a cellar in your home. If you’re a true vino enthusiast, check out these dog name possibilities.
- Zinfandel
- Shiraz
- Riesling
- Noir
- Blanc
- Chianti
- Rosé
- Syrah
- Sangiovese
- Malbec
- Tempranillo
- Cabernet
- Moscato
- Napa
- Chablis
- Bordeaux
- Burgundy
- Cava
- Nebbiolo
- Barolo
- Sherry
- Brunello
- Port
- Fumé
- Vinho
- Lambrusco
- Verdelho
- Gewürztraminer
- Sauvignon
- Amarone
Liquor
With your swanky bar cart and happy hour at home, you can mix a drink with the best of them. And, it just so happens that liquors double as unique names for dogs.
- Manhattan
- Negroni
- Old Fashioned
- Sidecar
- Pimm’s
- Bloody Mary
- Mule (Moscow Mule)
- Paloma
- Sangria
- Sazerac
- Collins (Tom Collins)
- Bellini
- Aperol
- Spritz
- Mimosa
- French 75
- Highball
- Whiskey Sour
- Caipirinha
- Julep (Mint Julep)
- Pisco
- Flip
- Painkiller
- Ramos (Ramos Gin Fizz)
- Grasshopper
- Bramble
- Aviation
- Cobbler
- Fizz
- Punch
Cocktails
Your signature cocktail also might work as a delightful name for your pup.
- Ginto
- Tonic
- Bourbon
- Rum
- Cognac
- Armagnac
- Absinthe
- Ouzo
- Mezcal
- Schnapps
- Baileys
- Campari
- Grand Marnier
- Galliano
- Jäger (Jägermeister)
- Fernet
- Cointreau
- Triple Sec
- Kahlua
- Amaretto
- Sambuca
- Limoncello
- Chartreuse
- Drambuie
- Strega
- Aquavit
- Calvados
- Tia Maria
- Curaçao
- Frangelico
Alcohol-Adjacent
There are also lots of words that describe alcohol, and these terms are ideal for naming your dog.
- Bubbles
- Tipsy
- Cork
- Keg
- Barrel
- Tap
- Stein
- Tankard
- Draft
- Pub
- Tavern
- Cellar
- Distiller
- Brewer
- Booze
- Brew
- Chaser
- Swill
- Slugger
- Mug
- Flute
- Flask
- Pitcher
- Goblet
- Decanter
- Growler
- Shaker
- Shot
- Mixer
- Tumbler
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Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their dogs. We have a passion for all things dog names and love helping pet parents pick their pup’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.
