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The Best Girl Dog Names

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The Best Girl Dog Names

Updated May 17, 2022 | Getting a Dog

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Girl dog names can be hard to choose from. Whether it’s a all-out girly-girl name, something spunky, or a creative standout, it’s gotta be perfect. Choosing the best dog name, like choosing the perfect dog sitter, is a fun and important task for every pet parent.

Luckily, we’ve rounded up some great options for you. From Abbie to Zoe and everything in between, we’ve got the scoop on girl dog names here at Rover.com. After all, we’ve got the nation’s largest database of dog names to work with.

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Start with the top 100 below, and then go deeper with our collection of dog name lists and our one-of-a-kind Dog Name Generator. Heck, you can even pick up a name book just for pets. The perfect name for your dog is out there!

100 Most Popular Girl Dog Names

  1. Bella
  2. Luna
  3. Lucy
  4. Daisy
  5. Zoe
  6. Lily
  7. Lola
  8. Bailey
  9. Stella
  10. Molly
  11. Coco
  12. Maggie
  13. Penny
  14. Roxy
  15. Nala
  16. Rosie
  17. Chloe
  18. Sophie
  19. Ruby
  20. Ellie
  21. Piper
  22. Willow
  23. Millie
  24. Pepper
  25. Nova
  26. Ginger
  27. Winnie
  28. Lulu
  29. Hazel
  30. Abby
  31. Charlie
  32. Olive
  33. Riley
  34. Honey
  35. Lady
  36. Dixie
  37. Belle
  38. Poppy
  39. Phoebe
  40. Emma
  41. Marley
  42. Princess
  43. Cookie
  44. Ella
  45. Scout
  46. Gigi
  47. Minnie
  48. Josie
  49. Leia
  50. Dakota
  51. Ivy
  52. Maddie
  53. Harper
  54. Mocha
  55. Ava
  56. Holly
  57. Cleo
  58. Blu
  59. Maple
  60. Dolly
  61. Angel
  62. Skye
  63. Bonnie
  64. Sugar
  65. Frankie
  66. Georgia
  67. Penelope
  68. Sky
  69. Fiona
  70. Sunny
  71. Sage
  72. Trixie
  73. Oreo
  74. Arya
  75. Sandy
  76. Oakley
  77. River
  78. Charlotte
  79. Rose
  80. Macy
  81. Freya
  82. Nina
  83. Peanut
  84. Birdie
  85. Diamond
  86. Lilo
  87. June
  88. Violet
  89. Tilly
  90. Grace
  91. Mochi
  92. Zelda
  93. Baby
  94. Hope
  95. Gypsy
  96. Heidi
  97. Elsa
  98. Miley
  99. Storm
  100. Peaches

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Most Unique Girl Dog Names

Least common female names from Rover’s dog name database, given to at least 25 dogs.

  1. Kloe
  2. Kola
  3. Ray
  4. Nutella
  5. Wiggles
  6. Rye
  7. Boston
  8. Nakita
  9. Tucker
  10. Shandy
  11. Sakari
  12. Juliette
  13. Butterscotch
  14. Bess
  15. Rousey
  16. Mimosa
  17. Elli
  18. Twilight
  19. Margie
  20. Shenzi
  21. Zayda
  22. Rori
  23. Shady
  24. Marlo
  25. Raine

Tough Girl Dog Names

If you want a girl dog name with a little more, well, backbone, these tough choices should do the trick. And if you want a name that also works for boy dogs, look no further than the gender-neutral picks here. Harley, Ronan, Shadow—they all work just as well as female puppy names, we’d say.

  • Artemis
  • Athena
  • Alex
  • Lara
  • Sasha
  • Oakley
  • Harley
  • Indi / Indy
  • Shadow
  • Myka
  • Juno
  • Dakota
  • Colby
  • Finley / Finn
  • Korra
  • Red
  • Astra
  • Akira
  • Cinder
  • Bowie
  • Koa
  • Jinx
  • Onyx
  • Zola
  • Stormy / Storm
  • Xena
  • Scout
  • Kali
  • Zelda
  • Sage
  • Raven
  • Kaya
  • Lilo
  • Bear
  • Cleo
  • Ronan
  • Freya

A dog lays in the grass. What female dog name will you choose?

Nature Names for Female Dogs

Nature names for dogs are on the rise, along with plant, landscape, and gemstone names, all pulled from the natural world. These eleven names made the top 100 female dog names this year.

  • Willow
  • Sky
  • River
  • Rose
  • Daisy
  • Lily
  • Poppy
  • Maple
  • Birdie
  • Violet
  • Storm

Why Do So Many Girl Dog Names End in “Y” or “Ie”?

We’re seeing that many popular dog names are two syllables and end with a singsong “eee” sound, whether the name is spelled with a “y,” an “ie,” an “eigh,” or an “ee,” or any variation thereof.

In fact, a whopping six out of ten from the most popular girl dog names in our data end with this sound! It’s easy to understand why. Names like Sunny or Katie are easy to call out and they come with a built-in warmth and friendliness we associate with our dogs.

If you end up going with a Kiki or Lexie, this customized polka dot collar would be a perfect complement to your dog’s new moniker.

The most popular of these names include Lucy, Daisy, Sadie, Molly, Bailey, Maggie and Sophie. Other great dog names ending in -y or similar include:

    • Lucy
    • Daisy
    • Sadie
    • Bailey
    • Molly
    • Maggie
    • Penny
    • Zoey
    • Lily
    • Sophie
    • Rosie
    • Ellie
    • Ruby
    • Roxy
    • Gracie
    • Millie
    • Harley
    • Abby
    • Winnie
    • Riley
    • Lilly
    • Dixie
    • Izzy
    • Lady
    • Charlie

Dog Name Video Inspiration

Find out how real dog owners picked their pets’ names in this sweet video.

Choosing the Right Feminine Dog Name

Are you still uncertain about which dog name to choose? You’re not alone. Some dog owners just know their pet is a Bailey or Lucy 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 name can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favorite foods, books, celebrities, your heritage, or even dog breed history. For example, a French bulldog puppy might sport a French-inspired name like Chloe, while a Latin dog breed like the Chihuahua might be perfect for a name like Coco.

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 name. Saying “Millie, it’s time for dinner!” or “Grace, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.

The Bottom Line

As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, 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—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year.

To start, check out our list of the most popular names, and then jump over to unique dog names to see the contrast. But that’s only the beginning. We’ve got articles covering top Irish choices, male dog names, popular names for hunting dogs, small dogs, white dogs, Huskies, German shepherds, and many more.

  • The 100 Most Popular Male and Female Dog Names
  • Top 101 Cute Dog Names
  • The Most Unique Dog Names Ever
  • Top Irish Dog Names
  • Top Japanese Dog Names
  • Top Hawaiian Dog Names
  • Top Spanish Dog Names
  • The Best Black Dog Names
  • 62 Best White Dog Names
  • 50 Best Hunting Dog Names
  • The Top Creative Dog Names

How to choose? To start, check out our guide to picking the perfect dog name.

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