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The Most Unique Dog Names in Canada

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The Most Unique Dog Names in Canada

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By Liz Coleman

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While we tend to approach baby names with more reserve than celebrities (remember Apple, Maddox, and Blanket?), when it comes to naming our dogs, all bets are off. The quirkier the better.

If you’re getting a new dog or puppy, naming your soon-to-be best friend can be an exciting task. Why not give him a unique name that he won’t share with the rest of his friends at the dog park? After all, he is one in million. His name should reflect that!

Obscure Harry Potter references, Canadian athletes and musicians, sci-fi sidekicks—they can all serve as inspiration for unique dog names. Here at Rover.com, we’ve reviewed our extensive Canadian database of dog names and compiled this list of unique male and female dog names. Happy name hunting!

Most Unique Dog Names on Rover in Canada

Ranked by order of popularity

  1. Atlas
  2. Nacho
  3. Meeko
  4. Banjo
  5. Django
  6. Gordie
  7. Drake
  8. Timbit
  9. Blade
  10. Scotia
  11. Tyrion
  12. Kokanee
  13. Bellatrix
  14. Beauregard
  15. Muskwa
  16. Hashbrown
  17. Hemingway
  18. Talu
  19. Yeti
  20. Gretzky

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Unique Dog Names by Category

Harry Potter dog names

  1. Potter
  2. Dobby
  3. Ginny
  4. Hermione
  5. Seamus
  6. Sirius
  7. Draco
  8. Neville
  9. Luna Lovegood
  10. Gryffindor
  11. Bellatrix
  12. Cedric
  13. Cornelius Fudge
  14. Nimbus
  15. Phoenix

Fun food dog names

  1. Kiwi
  2. Nacho
  3. Kimchi
  4. Porkchop
  5. Beans
  6. Timbit
  7. Churro
  8. Bacon
  9. Pickles
  10. Basil
  11. Butters
  12. Cheeto
  13. Twinkie
  14. Peaches
  15. Cacao
  16. Raisin
  17. Cheeto
  18. Latke
  19. Tater Tot
  20. Espresso
  21. Vienna Sausage
  22. Won Ton
  23. Pecan Sandy
  24. Jalapeno
  25. Rhubarb
  26. Enchilada
  27. Baguette
  28. Marshmallow
  29. Lemon
  30. Mango

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Sci-fi/fantasy dog names

  1. Tyrion
  2. Loki
  3. Xena
  4. Blade
  5. Thor
  6. Merlin
  7. Yoda
  8. Frodo
  9. Stark
  10. Gimli
  11. Bilbo
  12. Drogo
  13. Podrick
  14. Brienne
  15. Morpheus
  16. Yeti
  17. Chewbacca
  18. Riddick
  19. Princess Leia
  20. Scully
  21. Bruce Wayne
  22. Harley Quinn
  23. Pepper Potts
  24. Luke Skywalker
  25. Arya

Celebrity dog names

  1. Bowie
  2. Bono
  3. Ringo
  4. Hendrix
  5. Fergie
  6. Yoko
  7. Kahlo
  8. Darwin
  9. Kingsley
  10. Ernest Hemingway
  11. Willie Nelson
  12. Biggie Smalls
  13. Cash
  14. Bono
  15. Banksy
  16. Coco Chanel
  17. Picasso
  18. Stevie Nicks
  19. Conan
  20. Farrah Fawcett
  21. Joni Mitchell
  22. Springsteen
  23. Mozart
  24. Sherlock
  25. Ellen

Cannabis dog names

  1. Sativa
  2. Mary Jane
  3. Stoney
  4. MJ
  5. Chronic
  6. Herb
  7. Doobie
  8. Hash

Badass Dog Names

  1. Ziggy
  2. Maverick
  3. Tank
  4. Storm
  5. Thunder
  6. Arrow
  7. Bones
  8. Khan
  9. Ripley
  10. Diesel
  11. Riker
  12. Thor
  13. Reaper
  14. Brutus
  15. Django

Least common dog names

These dog names are unusual because they fall at the bottom of the list of Rover’s top 1000 dog names. If you’re looking for a unique dog name, you won’t hear many of these at puppy kindergarten.

20 Most Unusual Female Dog Names on Rover (ranks 980 – 1000)

  1. Dana
  2. Jax
  3. Lacie
  4. Luca
  5. Payton
  6. Pippi
  7. Buttons
  8. Lolita
  9. Naya
  10. Porsha
  11. Rolo
  12. Scully
  13. Bailee
  14. Avalanche
  15. Bridgette
  16. Cheyenne
  17. Chicken
  18. Citra
  19. Einie
  20. Fury

20 Most Unusual Male Dog Names on Rover (ranks 980 – 1000)

  1. Baker
  2. Edison
  3. Nikki
  4. Armani
  5. Ceasar
  6. Halo
  7. Latte
  8. Legend
  9. Madden
  10. Misiu
  11. Miso
  12. Nox
  13. Obie
  14. Pirate
  15. Takoda
  16. Argos
  17. Bento
  18. Bleu
  19. Bow
  20. Brixton

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Most Unusual People Names for Dogs

The data doesn’t lie: generic, run-of-the-mill dog names are out. Replacing them are unique, topical names that sing with individuality.

How about a human baby name for your new puppy?

According to our database of Canadian dog names, dog owners are increasingly turning to human names for their furry friends. Boy dog names like Declan, Scott, and Edward are popular at the dog park, while common girl dog names include Molly, Ruby, and Teagan.

Even mythical names like Apollo or Zeus (or Simba!) are far more popular for a new puppy than an old-school dog name like Buddy. This reflects the larger cultural trend that embraces dogs as family members who deserve their own special place in our homes and hearts.

But what are the most unusual people names for dogs? Here are the least common human names in Rover’s database. These are truly uncommon for dogs, as they fall well below the top 1000 dog names.

  1. Sienna
  2. Sammie
  3. Annabelle
  4. Cece
  5. Skylar
  6. Zoë
  7. Ralphie
  8. Cole
  9. Blake
  10. Maurice
  11. Sheldon
  12. Wilma
  13. Vincent
  14. Maggy
  15. Beatrice
  16. Seymour
  17. Elsie
  18. Noel
  19. Elliott
  20. Nigel
  21. Aubrey
  22. Silas
  23. Savannah
  24. Francis
  25. Abigail
  26. Lucia
  27. Malcolm
  28. Weston
  29. Adelaide
  30. Miguel
  31. Bernard
  32. Mavis
  33. Sybil
  34. Leonardo
  35. Seth
  36. Ivan
  37. Mathilda
  38. Vince
  39. Maggie May
  40. Leeroy

Find a Great Name for Your Dog with Rover

Looking for more dog name ideas? Check out Canada’s top dog names for inspiration. If you’re looking for a name that will earn you a few chuckles, take a gander at our compilation of the 50 Most Funny Dog Names in Canada. Get your creative juices flowing with more name ideas here.

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