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Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular breeds in the world and for a good reason. They’re the quintessential family dog with joyful personalities and the cutest faces around—and all that cuteness deserves a fabulous dog name! We’ve rounded up the most popular Golden Retriever names of the year from our enormous database of dog names nationwide. Find them below, listed in order of popularity. Yes, these are real names given by Golden Retriever pet parents. Did your dog’s name make the list?
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 Female Golden Retriever Names
Golden Retrievers are some of the sweetest dogs around, and you can give your girl a name that’s as lovable as she is, like Daisy or Honey.
- Daisy
- Luna
- Bella
- Bailey
- Nala
- Lucy
- Rosie
- Lily
- Molly
- Sadie
- Willow
- Ellie
- Maggie
- Winnie
- Penny
- Honey
- Ruby
- Millie
- Stella
- Gracie
- Lola
- Zoe
- Piper
- Poppy
- Sophie
- Callie
- Chloe
- Maple
- Riley
- Sunny
- Ginger
- Maya
- Hazel
- Lexi
- Annie
- Remi
- Harley
- Mia
- Phoebe
- Roxy
- Abby
- Olive
- Nova
- Layla
- Emma
- Holly
- Skye
- Harper
- Kona
- Ivy
Top Male Golden Retriever Names
Full of fun and mischief (in a good way!), Golden Retriever boys can sport names like Maverick, Simba, and Teddy.
- Cooper
- Charlie
- Max
- Tucker
- Leo
- Milo
- Murphy
- Buddy
- Maverick
- Finn
- Beau
- Simba
- Teddy
- Winston
- Bentley
- Duke
- Archie
- Moose
- Bear
- Gus
- Oliver
- Ollie
- Hank
- Henry
- Oakley
- Jack
- Toby
- Goose
- Jax
- Rocky
- Scout
- Louie
- Bruno
- George
- Blu
- Sam
- Thor
- Loki
- Theo
- Apollo
- Marley
- Cody
- Ranger
- Benny
- Kobe
- Hudson
- Finley
- Gunnar
- Dexter
- Walter
Top Food Golden Retriever Names
For a food-inspired name for your Golden, consider the color of their fur and name them Waffles, Butter, or Toast.
- Coco
- Mac
- Biscuit
- Pepper
- Mochi
- Cookie
- Waffles
- Sugar
- Butter
- Basil
- Chip
- Peanut
- Cheddar
- Waffle
- Bleu
- Pumpkin
- Taco
- Beans
- Nacho
- Bean
- Brie
- Toffee
- Brownie
- Potato
- Toast
Top Music Golden Retriever Names
Whether you’ve been listening to Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” on repeat or Harry Styles is always playing at your house, look to your favorite singers to give your Golden Retriever a unique name.
- Summer
- Harry
- Willie
- Elvis
- Nelly
- Billie
- Taylor
- James
- Nelson
- Kate
- Donna
- Steven
- Ciara
- Tyler
- Nipsey
- Rob
- Kim
- Jin
- Suga
- Sebastian
- Mozart
- Ludwig
- Bach
- Beethoven
- Tchaikovsky
Top TV/Movie Golden Retriever Names
Cartoons, especially ones from Disney, easily lend themselves to naming a Golden Retriever because they’re just as fun as your favorite characters! Odie and Mickey both make for great names.
- Odie
- Mickey
- Margo
- Patrick
- Joker
- Elio
- Eowyn
- Tashi
- Harley Quinn
- Steve
- Mike
- Pete
- Todd
- Jesse
- Dana
- Neville
- Griff
- Brian
- Will
- Harris
- John
- Lawrence
- Bill
- Gillian
- Rick
Top Sports Golden Retriever Names
Golden Retrievers are always on the go, so give them a tough name that nods to a top sports star.
- Copper
- Jackson
- Wilson
- Chase
- Kevin
- Ace
- Birdie
- Sandy
- Hunter
- Indy
- Brady
- Lincoln
- Wrigley
- Rudy
- Nugget
- Angel
- Lenny
- Astro
- Bogey
- Larry
- Luka
- Blaze
- Brooks
- Murray
- Buck
Top Celebrity Golden Retriever Names
Golden Retrievers are dogs that turn heads wherever they go, which makes celebrity-inspired names pretty perfect for them.
- Ella
- Dakota
- Ben
- Otto
- Amber
- Jojo
- Andy
- Tommy
- Olivia
- Bob
- Brooklyn
- Ray
- Alex
- Katie
- Carly
- Dylan
- Hailey
- Kiki
- Blake
- Tom
- Gwen
- Becca
- Kylie
- Paris
- Uma
Top Mythology/Nature Golden Retriever Names
If you can’t get enough of hiking with your Golden Retriever and spending time in the great outdoors together, give them a name like Sky, Autumn, or Sunshine.
- Aspen
- Mabel
- Pearl
- River
- Georgia
- Sage
- Clover
- Rose
- Sky
- Juno
- Freya
- Juniper
- Athena
- Odin
- Hercules
- Troy
- Violet
- Zelda
- Maui
- Autumn
- Isla
- Sunshine
- Opal
- Iris
- June
Top Funny Golden Retriever Names
How can you not smile when you spot a grinning Golden Retriever? Choose a funny name that’s just as lighthearted as their personalities. Cheese or Muffin, perhaps?
- Lulu
- Peaches
- Macy
- Libby
- Dolly
- Izzy
- Cheese
- Rylee
- Evie
- Josie
- Tilly
- Dixie
- Daisy Mae
- Lottie
- Muffin
- Ginny
- Georgie
- Pippa
- Betty
- Lacey
- Tofu
- Lucky
- Goldie
- Indie
- Denali
Top Noble/Luxury/Classic Golden Retriever Names
Even though Goldens have the ability to make us laugh, they also have a regal look about them, making names like Duchess and Lady feel just right.
- Lady
- Charlotte
- Prince
- Louis
- Lizzie
- Lili
- Queenie
- Diana
- Megan
- Windsor
- William
- Queen
- Elizabeth
- Lilibet
- Princess
- Duchess
- Chanel
- Dolce
- Gucci
- Hermes
- Prada
- Dior
- Camilla
- Edward
- Belle
Golden Retriever Name Advice
If you’re having trouble deciding on a name, keep in mind that great Golden Retriever names can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favorite foods, books, celebrities, your heritage, or even dog breed history. For example, your puppy might sport a water-inspired name like River or a rock star-themed moniker like Bowie.
Found just the right name for your Golden? Show it off to the world with a unique dog tag and other personalized puppy accessories.
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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.