Choosing a name for your dog is a big, but fun, decision. Not only do you want her name to suit her but you may also want it to also reflect your personality and perhaps your sense of humour. You might be looking for an all-out girly name, something quirky or perhaps a rare, one-of-a-kind moniker.
However challenging you’re finding the naming process, know that there’s the perfect name out there for your pet. And Rover is here to guide you through this major dog parenting milestone: we’ve dug through our dog names database to bring you this top list of girl dog names.
Remember, your decision isn’t necessarily urgent or irreversible—it’s fine to try a few different names while your dog’s personality starts to shine through and before they begin learning what they’re called through association (and plenty of fuss and treats). Still undecided? Check our dog name generator!
10 Most Popular Female Dog Names
The data is in…here are the nation’s favourite names for female dogs. From the cute and pretty girl dog names to the timeless and simple, these are the top 10 picks when it comes to naming female dogs in the UK this year.
- Luna
- Bella
- Coco
- Loki
- Poppy
- Ruby
- Lola
- Willow
- Bertie
- Daisy
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Film and Luxury Inspired Dog Names
From cute girl dog names inspired by Disney characters like Elsa and Nala, to those that pay homage to iconic human film heroines or even the real-life name of a favourite actor. Here are the nation’s favourite movie-inspired female dog names.
As naming a dog is so often a family decision, it should come as no surprise that children’s favourite Pixar’s Lightyear has influence too. The dog names Sox and Izzy are trending up this year. Similarly, dogs named Pepa (Encanto) are trending up. Top trending names like Armani, Prada, and Dior are a clear homage after luxury brands pet parents love…
Mythology Inspired 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.
- Juno
- Athena
- Loki
- Paris
- Freyja
- Pandora
- Hera
- Hela
- Venus
- Diana
- Artemis
- Jupiter
- Isis
- Medusa
- Vesta
- Helen
Royalty-Influenced Girl Dog Names
Britain’s royal family has been in the spotlight more than ever this year, and has yet again influenced dog name choices. Kate remains ever popular as well, with Charlotte, Queenie, and Lizzie trending upward from last year. Camilla, the new Queen Consort, joins the list this year.
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. Many of 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. 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
Top 250 Female Dog Names in Alphabetical Order
Still not seen a name to catch your eye? We’ve got you covered from A to Z in this list of top girl dog names. From Amber to Zoe, and everything in between, here are the UK’s favourite dog names in alphabetical order.
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- Abby
- Alice
- Amber
- Angel
- Annie
- Arya
- Athena
- Ava
- Bailey
- Bambi
- Bea
- Bean
- Bear
- Beau
- Bella
- Belle
- Bess
- Betsy
- Betty
- Billie
- Binky
- Biscuit
- Blossom
- Blu
- Bluebell
- Bonnie
- Boo
- Bow
- Bramble
- Brandy
- Buffy
- Callie
- Cassie
- Charlie
- Chloe
- Cleo
- Clover
- Coco
- Connie
- Cookie
- Cora
- Daisy
- Daphne
- Darcey
- Darcie
- Darcy
- Delilah
- Dixie
- Dolly
- Dora
- Doris
- Dottie
- Dotty
- Dusty
- Echo
- Edie
- Ella
- Ellie
- Elsa
- Elsie
- Eva
- Evie
- Fern
- Fifi
- Flo
- Flora
- Florence
- Flossie
- Foxy
- Frankie
- Freya
- Frida
- Fudge
- Georgie
- Gigi
- Ginger
- Ginny
- Grace
- Gracie
- Harley
- Harper
- Hattie
- Hazel
- Heidi
- Hollie
- Holly
- Honey
- Indi
- Indie
- Indy
- Isla
- Ivy
- Izzy
- Jasmine
- Jess
- Jessie
- Juno
- Kali
- Kiara
- Kiki
- Kira
- Kitty
- Koda
- Koko
- Lacey
- Lady
- Lana
- Lara
- Layla
- Leia
- Lexi
- Lila
- Lilo
- Lily
- Lizzie
- Loki
- Lola
- Lottie
- Lucky
- Lucy
- Lula
- Lulu
- Luna
- Lunar
- Lyla
- Lyra
- Mabel
- Mable
- Maddie
- Maggie
- Maisie
- Maisy
- Mali
- Mango
- Maple
- Margo
- Margot
- Marley
- Martha
- Matilda
- Mavis
- Maya
- Meg
- Mia
- Mika
- Mila
- Miley
- Millie
- Milly
- Mimi
- Mini
- Minnie
- Mishka
- Missy
- Misty
- Mocha
- Mollie
- Molly
- Muffin
- Mya
- Myla
- Nala
- Nancy
- Narla
- Nell
- Nellie
- Nelly
- Nina
- Noodle
- Nora
- Nova
- Olive
- Oreo
- Orla
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Pearl
- Pebbles
- Peggy
- Penelope
- Penny
- Peppa
- Pepper
- Pepsi
- Phoebe
- Pickle
- Pip
- Piper
- Pippa
- Pippin
- Pixie
- Polly
- Poppy
- Princess
- Pumpkin
- Raven
- Remi
- Riley
- Ripley
- River
- Rolo
- Roo
- Rosa
- Rose
- Rosie
- Roxi
- Roxy
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Saffy
- Sally
- Sandy
- Sasha
- Scout
- Shadow
- Shelby
- Sky
- Skye
- Smudge
- Snowy
- Sophie
- Star
- Stella
- Storm
- Suki
- Summer
- Sunny
- Suzie
- Sydney
- Tara
- Teddy
- Tess
- Tia
- Tiggy
- Tilly
- Tinkerbell
- Toffee
- Trixie
- Truffle
- Twiggy
- Violet
- Willow
- Wilma
- Winnie
- Xena
- Yuki
- Zara
- Zelda
- Ziggy
- Zoe
What Makes a Good Girl Dog Name?
- Lean into favourites: You may have a favourite singer that you want to pay homage to with your pet’s name—for example, Dolly (after Dolly Parton) features high on the list. Maybe you’re looking to your best-loved foods for ideas, or perhaps you want to name your dog after the world city or corner of London that has your heart? Paris and Chelsea are well-loved options.
- Look to nature: From Storm to Summer and Winter to Ice, the seasons, landscapes, plants and elements are a popular and often fitting route to go down. The same can be said for dog breed history—a Bernese Mountain Dog might suit a Swiss place name like Geneva, while a Latin dog breed like the Chihuahua might well make the perfect little Coco. And, sometimes, simple girl dog names are best.
- Love their personality: Maybe you’re taking the wait-and-see approach and letting your pup’s character or features inspire your name choice. They may sport a quirk that makes you smile so much that you just have to somehow incorporate it into their name.
There are thousands of different options out there for you to choose from but, remember, there are a few rules of thumb to bear in mind so that you don’t live to regret your decision. The name needs to roll off the tongue, so avoid calling your dog anything complicated —girl dog names with two syllables and hard consonants are best. And steer clear of any names that sound like commands. Your dog could easily confuse Dawn, for example, with ‘down’.
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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.
