While classic names like “Clifford” and “Fido” once dominated dog names, nowadays, we like our dog names cute—like, extra cute. We’re talking food names like Cinnamon and Cocoa, along with ones inspired by beloved cartoon characters, such as Scooby and Elsa. Think about the type of dog you’re naming, too. For instance, naming a teeny Chihuahua “Zeus” is pretty darn adorable. If you’re trying to create the perfect cute name for your new dog, here’s our list of 250 ideas.
Looking for a dog name for your new puppy or adopted family member? Have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to check out other ideas from our wide selection of dog name lists.
Top 100 Cute Dog Names
These cute names outrank all of the other cute dog names out there, with the ever-popular and sweet, “Bella” leading the pack.
- Bella
- Zoe
- Sadie
- Leo
- Duke
- Bentley
- Koda
- Willow
- Sophie
- Piper
- Bruno
- Zeus
- Chloe
- Mia
- Gus
- Oakley
- Dexter
- Chewy
- Benji
- Lexi
- Tucker
- Gunnar
- Layla
- Diesel
- Cash
- Dixie
- Sasha
- Rex
- River
- Ranger
- Rocco
- Tank
- Baxter
- King
- Harper
- Finley
- Enzo
- Skye
- Rusty
- Boomer
- Chance
- Zeke
- Rudy
- Luca
- Brownie
- Chief
- Levi
- Scooby
- Bodhi
- Aspen
- Maddie
- Georgia
- Xena
- Raven
- Storm
- Sugar
- Axel
- Ryder
- Paisley
- Cocoa
- Shelby
- June
- Reggie
- Chico
- Wally
- Violet
- Chip
- Dash
- Niko
- Reese
- Trixie
- Wrigley
- Rocket
- Kali
- Sully
- Obi
- Maui
- Nina
- Blaze
- Rose
- Macy
- Willie
- Yogi
- Grace
- Odie
- Bleu
- Miles
- Betty
- Champ
- Summer
- Sparky
- Bodie
- Hershey
- Snoopy
- Nola
- Dobby
- Koko
- Stevie
- Yoshi
- Bernie
150 More Cute Dog Name Ideas A-Z
Still haven’t landed on the right cute, unique name for your dog? We’re here to the rescue with another 150 names.
- Addie
- Alfie
- Allie
- Appa
- Archer
- Arlo
- Asher
- Astro
- Atlas
- Auggie
- Autumn
- Bambi
- Bane
- Banjo
- Barkley
- Barley
- Biggie
- Bingo
- Boba
- Boone
- Brodie
- Brody
- Brooklyn
- Buck
- Bucky
- Buttercup
- Calvin
- Captain
- Cassie
- Chanel
- Cinnamon
- Clyde
- Colt
- Comet
- Copper
- Cowboy
- Daphne
- Denali
- Denver
- Diamond
- Dottie
- Dozer
- Duchess
- Duncan
- Eddie
- Elsa
- Elvis
- Emmy
- Ernie
- Foxy
- Gabby
- Gemma
- Goldie
- Grizzly
- Hannah
- Happy
- Harvey
- Heidi
- Hercules
- Hope
- Hugo
- Jaxon
- Joy
- Kaia
- Karma
- Kash
- Katie
- Kaya
- Kimber
- Kingston
- Kira
- Kirby
- Kodi
- Kuma
- Lacey
- Lana
- Libby
- Lila
- Lilo
- Logan
- Lou
- Luka
- Mack
- Maisie
- Maisy
- Marty
- Mika
- Miley
- Mojo
- Mollie
- Mya
- Nellie
- Odin
- Opie
- Oso
- Otto
- Ozzie
- Paco
- Panda
- Paris
- Pebbles
- Petey
- Pippa
- Pluto
- Polly
- Quincy
- Quinn
- Rambo
- Rebel
- Red
- Remington
- Rico
- Rio
- Ripley
- Rocko
- Rosco
- Roscoe
- Roux
- Rue
- Rufus
- Ruger
- Saint
- Sampson
- Sandy
- Sawyer
- Scarlett
- Scooter
- Scrappy
- Simon
- Snow
- Sonny
- Sophia
- Star
- Stitch
- Stormi
- Sydney
- Tater
- Taz
- Tiger
- Timber
- Tiny
- Titus
- Tommy
- Waffles
- Watson
- Waylon
- Winter
- Woody
- Wyatt
- Zara
Do Cute Dog Names Age Well?
When you name a dog Sugar, Waffles, Goldie, or Buttercup, you may be wondering: will this too-cute dog name age along with my dog? It’s a human idea that some cute names don’t age well. It’s not exactly common to meet someone named Gracie or Zuzu in adulthood simply because parents may consider what a name will sound like when their child becomes an adult. The same concern can go for dogs.
So, are cute names only appropriate for puppies? Or are cute names good for older dogs, too?
We think all dogs, no matter their age, should carry as cute a name as you please! After all, even when they’re considered a senior, they’ll always be your little pup, right? We say go for the adorable food names and ones inspired by Disney characters, and don’t think about your dog’s age down the line. Pick whatever name suits your dog and your family.
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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.