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Brown-coated dogs have a warm, earthy charm that makes them utterly irresistible.
Whether they’re a Dachshund, Newfoundland, or Labrador Retriever, dogs with brown fur always seem to steal our hearts. It’s probably those big baby brown puppy dog eyes that make us melt, or the fact that they’re the color of chocolate, making them so darn sweet!
There are so many fitting names to choose from for a brown dog—from food to nature to all-things-adorable, here are 225 brown dog names you’ll love.
50 Most Popular Brown Dog Names
It’s plain to see that brown dogs are popular, with many in our database that have popular names, like S’more, Maple, and Teddy.
- Coco
- S’more
- Rusty
- Hazel
- Bear
- Brownie
- Chestnut
- Sandy
- Copper
- Cinnamon
- Maple
- Amber
- Choco
- Java
- Peanut
- Toffee
- Walnut
- Acorn
- Fudge
- Latte
- Whiskey
- Sienna
- Snickers
- Brandy
- Teddy
- Hershey
- Caramel
- Biscuit
- Nutmeg
- Rolo
- Mocha
- Auburn
- Sable
- Autumn
- Tawny
- Cedar
- Muffin
- Dusty
- Sahara
- Timber
- Tumble
- Truffle
- Reese
- Bourbon
- Fawn
- Kona
- Clay
- Woody
- Cider
- Ginger
Male Brown Dog Names
Your brown-haired favorite good boy should have a name that’s just as good as he is, like Rocky or Tanner.
- Buster
- Nugget
- Colt
- Shiloh
- Rust
- Mars
- Biscotti
- Brown
- Barkley
- Duke
- Gunner
- Rocky
- Ember
- Comet
- Tanner
- Huck
- Buck
- Chip
- Bruno
- Guinness
- Blaze
- Jasper
- Charlie
- Scout
- Chewy
Female Brown Dog Names
Good girls with brown fur need amazing names, too! We’re thinking that Pudding, Penny, and Cola are winners.
- Bella
- Tara
- Tilly
- Brindle
- Pudding
- Rosie
- Waffle
- Ruby
- Juno
- Bambi
- Koda
- Tessa
- Rhea
- Pippa
- Nala
- Penny
- Snickerdoodle
- Honey
- Zora
- Taffy
- Cola
- Tootsie
- Tansy
- Cocoa
- Roxy
Color-Inspired Brown Dog Names
There are so many brown-hued things in the world that perfectly lend themselves to unique dog names, including Barley, Driftwood, and Raisin.
- Muddy
- Topaz
- Redd
- Moka
- Pecan
- Sorrel
- Barley
- Espresso
- Driftwood
- Alder
- Umber
- Bronze
- Dust
- Butterscotch
- Chai
- Coffee
- Mahogany
- Mud
- Almond
- Sepia
- Raisin
- Camel
- Taupe
- Shadow
- Earth
Cute Brown Dog Names
Whether your dog has brown fur or not, these are hands down some of the cutest dog names around.
- Pookie
- Kiki
- Munchkin
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Cuddlebug
- Sprinkle
- Doodle
- Tigger
- Ducky
- Cinnabun
- Fifi
- Cookie Dough
- Razzle
- Fluffy
- Paws
- Tootie
- Noodle
- Pickles
- Pippin
- Cupcake
- Bubbles
- Tater Tot
- Daisy
- Cuddles
Funny Brown Dog Names
Chewbacca? Biscuit Bandit? Chewy Vuitton? Nod to your dog’s fur color and get in a good laugh, too.
- Bark Twain
- Sir Waggington
- Chewbacca
- Furrball McFluff
- Biscuit Bandit
- Bark Vader
- Brownie McBarker
- Pup Tart
- Colonel Mustard
- Bark Ruffalo
- The Great Catsby
- Woofgang Amadeus
- Fido Dido
- Sir Barksalot
- Chewy Vuitton
- Fuzz Lightyear
- Furball McMuffin
- Barking Mad
- Sir Licks-a-Lot
- Lord Barkington
- Woof the Explorer
- Biscuit Sniffer
- Droolius Caesar
- Captain Sniffles
- Bark Obama
Food Brown Dog Names
Yum! You can’t go wrong with one of these delicious names for a brown-coated dog, like Chocolate or Pudding Pop.
- Brown Sugar
- Oatmeal
- S’mores
- Fritter
- Scone
- Gingersnap
- Praline
- Twix
- Waffle Cone
- Chocolate
- Cacao
- Cookie
- Nibbles
- Peppy
- Mochaccino
- Chocolate Chip
- Honeybun
- Mocha Chip
- Jamboree
- Sushi
- Pudding Pop
- Sprout
- Jellybean
- Tiramisu
- Pumpkin
Nature Brown Dog Names
Tons of things in the great outdoors have a brown hue to them, making flowery names like Willow, Pebble, and Cocoa Bean ideal for dogs with brown fur.
- Clover
- Rain
- Willow
- Birch
- Star
- Riverstone
- Juniper
- Sage
- Rook
- Pebble
- Drift
- Gale
- River
- Aspen
- Sunny
- Bark
- Oak
- Bramble
- Meadow
- Mallow
- Moss
- Dune
- Cocoa Bean
- Canyon
- Fox
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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.
