If you’re searching for the perfect cute dog name, Rover is here to help. We looked through thousands of names chosen by dog owners across Canada to find the cutest choices for your new family member. These cute dog names are sure to be the perfect fit for your adorable, charming new dog.
From more classic dog names like Maggie, Buddy, and Hershey to recent popular names like Chloe, Luna, and Archie you will be sure to find an adorable dog name that you and your new pup will love. These sweet dog names are fitting for any puppy from small dog breeds to fluffy puppies to large dogs. Have fun, use your imagination, and enjoy choosing a name for your special new dog.
Cute Girl Dog Names
- Abby
- Annie
- Angel
- Arlo
- Bailey
- Bambi
- Bella
- Baloo
- Belle
- Boo
- Cali
- Chica
- Chloe
- Cindy
- Cleo
- Coco
- Daisy
- Daphne
- Delilah
- Dixie
- Eevee
- Ellie
- Eva
- Fern
- Fifi
- Fiona
- Frankie
- Gigi
- Ginny
- Gracie
- Halo
- Harley
- Hazel
- Hershey
- Indie
- Isla
- Izzy
- Joy
- Juniper
- Juno
- Kali
- Kiki
- Kiwi
- Leeloo
- Lila
- Lily
- Lola
- Lucy
- Luna
- Maggie
- Maisie
- Maple
- Molly
- Nala
- Nelly
- Nina
- Nova
- Olive
- Oreo
- Paisley
- Peanut
- Pebbles
- Penelope
- Pepper
- Queenie
- Rebel
- Rio
- Roo
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Sally
- Scout
- Shiloh
- Sunny
- Taffy
- Teddy
- Tilly
- Una
- Uni
- Violet
- Waffles
- Willa
- Winnie
- Yuki
- Yumi
- Zoey
- Ziggy
Cute Boy Dog Names
- Alfie
- Archie
- Arlo
- Baloo
- Barkley
- Bear
- Benny
- Buddy
- Charlie
- Chewie
- Coco
- Cuddles
- Dougie
- Dozer
- Eddie
- Finn
- Frankie
- George
- Gizmo
- Goose
- Gus
- Hemy
- Hershey
- Iggy
- Jett
- Jimmy
- Kirby
- Leo
- Linus
- Loki
- Marley
- Milo
- Moose
- Nova
- Nugget
- Oliver
- Ollie
- Oreo
- Otis
- Peanut
- Pluto
- Quinn
- Ralph
- Rascal
- Riley
- Scooby
- Scout
- Simba
- Snoopy
- Taco
- Teddy
- Tucker
- Vinny
- Waffles
- Willy
- Yoda
- Yogi
- Ziggy
Dog Naming Advice
Didn’t find a name you love for your new dog? Don’t fret, there are plenty more options to choose from, check out our Most Popular Dog Names list for more inspiration. Some dog owners just know their pet is a Sadie or an Otis as soon as they make eye contact, but many other pet parents need time to try out various options. If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that a cute dog name can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favourite place, foods, books, celebrities, your heritage, or even dog breed history.
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.” Many dog experts recommend choosing a name with at least two syllables and a sing-song or vowel sound at the end.
Of course, what matters most is that the dog name you choose rolls off your tongue with ease. You’ll want to select a name that you feel comfortable repeating because you’ll be saying it…a lot. Your dog’s name should 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 new cute dog name. Saying “Peanut, it’s time for dinner!” or “Lola, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.
The Takeaway about Cute Dog Names
Good luck, have fun and be sure to check out our other dog name coverage. As dog lovers through and through, 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!
Some other great lists to explore are unique dog names, Irish choices, romantic dog names, and popular names for hunting dogs, small dogs, black dogs, white dogs, and many, many more.