They just can’t help it: if a redhead walks through a crowd, they immediately stand out—in a good way! Red is a bold and stunning color, and it’s no exception when it comes to red-coated dogs, too.
Whether you have an Irish Setter, Vizsla, Dachshund, or Chow Chow, their red fur always looks gorgeous, and those firecracker personalities need names that are just as fiery as they are.
Here are 225 names to choose from inspired by all-things-red.
50 Most Popular Red Dog Names
Names like Rusty, Brick, Merlot, and Sangria are popular names for red-haired pups.
- Rusty
- Ruby
- Cinnamon
- Ember
- Scarlet
- Copper
- Foxy
- Cherry
- Blaze
- Flame
- Rose
- Auburn
- Ginger
- Poppy
- Rust
- Brick
- Maple
- Garnet
- Maroon
- Pepper
- Merlot
- Terra
- Cranberry
- Sienna
- Brandy
- Spark
- Clove
- Rosie
- Phoenix
- Red
- Carmine
- Chili
- Sangria
- Sahara
- Autumn
- Mahogany
- Hazel
- Saffron
- Sunset
- Roxy
- Apple
- Marigold
- Paprika
- Sunfire
- Fuego
- Bonfire
- Poinsettia
- Henna
- Cardinal
- Cayenne
Male Red Dog Names
Your good boy with red fur certainly isn’t shy, so be sure to give him a name that’s just as bold.
- Russet
- Cedar
- Fireball
- Redford
- Pimento
- Torch
- Peat
- Jasper
- Firestorm
- Toast
- Mars
- Redmond
- Fox
- Rover
- Flint
- Cliff
- Razz
- Cay
- Copperhead
- Rustler
- Rocco
- Burn
- Copperfield
- Burgundy
- Smolder
Female Red Dog Names
Your red-hued little lady is no wallflower, so she needs a name like Crimson, Firefly, or Scarlett.
- Sedona
- Amber
- Fawn
- Peach
- Berry
- Coral
- Rosy
- Aurora
- Reddie
- Sand
- Sparkle
- Crimson
- Spice
- Applejack
- Redwine
- Firefly
- Sandy
- Magenta
- Dottie
- Claret
- Sable
- Trixie
- Peaches
- Scarlett
- Blush
Color-Inspired Red Dog Names
There are so many words that also mean red, or carry a red hue, making these name ideas spot-on for your redhead.
- Wine
- Hot Sauce
- Adobe
- Sunburn
- Sandstone
- Dusty Rose
- Dune
- Cinnabar
- Clay
- Goldstone
- Tawny
- Thistle
- Cider
- Garnett
- Firestone
- Burnt Sienna
- Hazelnut
- Vermilion
- Sorrel
- Terra Cotta
- Mulberry
- Rosé
- Cherrywood
- Reddish
- Fire
Cute Red Dog Names
Names for red dogs can also be downright adorable, like Maple Syrup, Snickerdoodle, and Freckles.
- Cherry Blossom
- Marmalade
- Freckles
- Rosella
- Cinnabon
- Apricot
- Flamey
- Maple Syrup
- Fawnie
- Dusty
- Roo
- Peony
- Snickerdoodle
- Clover
- Pumpkin
- Cherry Pie
- Honey
- Bambi
- Razzle
- Poppyseed
- Butterscotch
- Tansy
- Nugget
- Emberlyn
- Chai
Funny Red Dog Names
Tie together your pup’s red fur and a hilarious name that’s sure to make you chuckle. We’re loving Hot Tamale, Toasty, and Hubba Bubba.
- Smokey Bacon
- Peppy
- Reddy Freddy
- French Toast
- Papaya
- Red Skelton
- Hot Tamale
- Turkey
- Salsa Verde
- Burrito
- Nachos Supreme
- Blister
- Fig Newton
- Dumpling
- Red Herring
- Buffalo
- Redbeard
- Peppa Pup
- Hammy
- Biscotti
- Pudding
- Toasty
- Wasabi
- Peanut Butter
- Hubba Bubba
Food Red Dog Names
Lots of foods are red, making for tons of foodie names for your crimson-haired dog!
- BBQ
- Meatball
- Caramel
- Ketchup
- Sriracha
- Spaghetti
- Nutmeg
- Jambalaya
- Bourbon
- Maraschino
- Sorbet
- Mango
- Cola
- Rhubarb
- Cheeto
- Salsa
- Red Velvet
- Chorizo
- Strawberry
- Pomegranate
- Tabasco
- Radish
- Candy Apple
- Raspberry
- Tandoori
Dog Names Inspired By Famous Redheads
From Ariel to Lucy, Carrot Top to Elmo, lots of redheaded characters from pop culture match up with your red-coated pup.
- Ariel
- Lucy (after Lucille Ball)
- Ron (after Ron Weasley)
- Merida
- Annie
- Carrot Top
- Ed Sheeran
- Rose (after Rose Leslie)
- Conan (after Conan O’Brien)
- Sansa (after Sansa Stark)
- Daphne (from Scooby-Doo)
- Archie (from Archie Comics)
- Willow (from Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Jessica (after Jessica Rabbit)
- Anne (from Anne of Green Gables)
- Pippi (from Pippi Longstocking)
- Elmo
- Chuckie (from Rugrats)
- Ellie (from Up)
- Prince Harry
- Fiona (from Shrek)
- Tintin
- Beaker (from The Muppets)
- Opie (from The Andy Griffith Show)
- Molly (after Molly Ringwald)
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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.
