555+ cool and funny dog names - the funniest and coolest names for puppies for boys and girls

A dog is a person’s most devoted friend and faithful companion. For every owner, a four-legged pupil becomes not only a friend, but also a real pet and family member. Of course, I want to emphasize such affection with the help of an unusual, and at the same time cute and funny, nickname that will attract attention to the pet, highlight it and make it unique. However, when choosing such a nickname, difficulties often arise, because there is not always time to search for interesting options. We are ready to help with this and present a list that contains the most creative, exotic and cool dog names for boys and girls.

Cheerful Vanga

Popular names

First, as usual, we present the “favorites” in the category of unusual and cool nicknames. These are not only the most common, but also the most modern and fashionable options.

Nicknames for boys:

Artist;
Aldis;
Asper;
Bubba;
Bull;
Barmaley;
Bourgeois;
Boxer;
Bingo;
Vortex;
Warrior;
General;
Shoe polish;
Dandy;
Daemon;
Diesel;
Esaul;
Zupan;
Clutus;
Combat;
Curly;
Major;
Master;
Powder;
Dodger;
Dude;
Pixel;
Robot;
Horn;
Scooter;
Hipster;
Twist;
Thermos;
Hummock;
Smart ass;
Figaro;
Hobbit;
Censor;
Cent;
Emo;
Cabin boy.

Chic and elegant Dandy
Nicknames for girls:

Ava;
Isa;
Bob;
Barbie;
Britta;
Wax;
Vanga;
Will;
Sleeve;
Geisha;
Diva;
Priestess;
Splinter;
Fun;
Button;
Quinn;
Doll;
Avalanche;
Martin;
Mallow;
Magic;
Mink;
Nymph;
Oh yeah;
Bun;
Rumba;
Lynx;
Hilarious;
Smart girl;
Flo;
FIFA;
Needles;
Shimma;
Skoda;
Yula.

Melancholy Rumba

European nicknames

Foreign words often act as nicknames for pets. Such names sound beautiful, unusual, sometimes funny and characterize the four-legged animal, especially if they reflect any feature of its appearance or temperament. So why not use a European name as a nickname for your pet?

Options for boys:

Avido;
Avaro;
Iron;
Brick;
Vinchitor;
Winner;
Gloomy;
Gilti;
Gard;
Grouchy;
Glade;
Dream;
Cole;
Crime;
Lazy;
Light;
Mist;
Mode;
Mild;
Mix;
Knight;
Noisey;
Owner;
Ocean;
Pride;
Pratto;
Primo;
Pigro;
Pace;
Ray;
Runner;
Ruler;
Wright;
Skipper;
Sprinter;
Sleepily;
Soul;
Scappo;
Slim;
Trust;
Wild;
Fayt;
Flame;
Hit;
Zucchero;
Cheese;
Young.

Camper Primo
Options for girls:

Alma;
Alya;
Amiga;
Asset;
Buona;
Bimba;
Beata;
Guida;
Gross;
Dorata;
Donata;
Data;
Kalma;
Cruda;
Comedian;
Linda;
Lucky;
Morbida;
Magra;
Noche;
Onda;
Muskrat;
Pregisa;
Example;
Pronta;
Regina;
Raina;
Rijida;
Suerte;
Sort;
Steg;
Serena;
Timida;
Unica;
Flaca;
Feria;
Faith;
Fiamma;
Extra;
Extreme.

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Select by breed

Another way to select a dog name is to take into account the breed and size of the animal. Focus on country of origin, performance characteristics, character and appearance.

Large

Nicknames for large male dogs usually emphasize impressive size and strength. You can also focus on working qualities. Most large pets are representatives of herding and guard breeds. In addition to power, they are characterized by extraordinary endurance and courage.

“ Thor, Ward (guard), Scar, Ares, Thunder, Killer, Warrior, Monarch, King, Queen, Highlander, Hector, Varyag, Bourbon, Budapest, Aragorn, Stone, Imar, Prince, Cardinal, Louis, Maximilian, Nash, Onyx, Perseus, Roosevelt, Tamerlane, Troy, Ulysses, Frederick, Hagrid, Cerberus, Genghis Khan, Schumacher, Edward, Feanor, Jaguar.

Medium and small

When choosing a name for a small or medium breed male puppy, pay attention to what best matches his appearance.

“ Krosh, Gnome, Korzhik, Proton, Byte, Micron, Minik, Raisin, Small, Klein, Pecueño, Piccolo, Ritoru.

In addition to calm companion dogs, there are many hunters among small breeds. They are distinguished by extraordinary activity and courage, so the following options are quite suitable for them:

“ Alex (defender of humanity), Maynard or Courage (brave), Stormy (stormy), Marky (warrior).

Remember that any word can be translated into a foreign language and get an excellent nickname.

“More nicknames for small dogs

Gastronomic nicknames

“Edible” nicknames always sound unusual and “look” great on animals. When choosing such a nickname, be guided by your own taste preferences and use the names of famous culinary masterpieces. However, we should not forget about the food preferences of the four-legged pupil, which can also be reflected in the “delicious” nickname.

Names for boys:

Absinthe;
Avocado;
Aerol;
Brut;
Bagel;
Biscuit;
Grillage;
Ganache;
Pomegranate;
Jam;
Gelato;
Julien;
Crumble;
Couscous;
Cream;
Cake;
Cake;
Cardamom;
Mocha;
Muffin;
Pancake;
Peach;
Pesto;
Rosemary;
Steak;
Topping;
Caraway;
Thyme;
Sherbet;
Espresso;
Eclair.

Young Muffin
Names for Girls:

Arrabbiata;
Arancha;
Granita;
Grattinata;
Pear;
Jelly;
Melon;
Zira;
Crostata;
Turmeric;
Lasagna;
Nutella;
Paste;
Pizza;
Pete;
Ricotta;
Sanaoriya;

"Fashionista" Jelly

Sangria;
Tisana;
Focaccia;
Foie gras;
Halva;
Persimmon;
Empanada.

Dog nicknames with meaning

Having meaning is a big plus, so many people choose dog names based on their meaning. Despite the important role of euphony, some beautiful options carry a rather negative meaning. For example, Monica is translated as “lonely”, and Mortis is translated as “death”.

By appearance

The easiest way to choose a name for a dog is to take its appearance as a basis. You can play with both the length and the type of coat, but the biggest stretch of imagination comes from the color:

“ White

. For owners of a snow-white fur coat, anything related to snow, airiness and whiteness will suit: White or Albus (white), Snow (snow), Nord (north), Zephyr (light breeze).

Black

. Darkness and night are associated with this color: Black, Noir or Kuro (black), Dark (darkness), Night (night).

Grey

. The grayish tint of the coat often has a silver sheen. Its owners are called as follows: Smoke, Ash, Smokey (smoky), Silver or Gin (silver).

Chocolate

. Chocolate animals are most often associated with food: Mars, Choco, Mocha, Muffin, Brownie.

Ginger

. The following options are suitable for fiery red pets: Fox (fox), Tigger, Phoenix, Ruby (ruby), Lava.

Please note that coat color sometimes changes as they grow older. Before making a choice, be sure to check this point with the breeder.

The nature

It was mentioned above that it is more convenient to select names for male dogs based on their lively character. Despite this, it is important to remember that all animals are different. Not all girls have an easy-going disposition, and some of them are much braver than boys.

After meeting a four-legged animal, observe it for a couple of days so as not to make the mistake of basing it on stereotypical behavior based on gender. Once you have determined your temperament type, try the following options:

Phlegmatic person
.
He is thoughtful and equanimous. It is trained at a slow pace, but impresses with its diligence. The four-legged phlegmatic can be called as follows: Hermes or Diomedes, Fiscus (smart), Kalm or Gale (calm).
Sanguine
.
Incredibly active and emotional. She loves the game form of learning, but quickly loses interest during monotonous classes. The following options are good for sanguine people: Typhoon, Speedy or Fast (fast), Turbo, Zipper (lightning).
Choleric
.
He is energetic, like a sanguine person, but does not know how to control his emotions at all. He absorbs knowledge quickly and with pleasure, but is easily distracted by stimuli and is constantly exhausted. The following names are suitable for a choleric person: Mamai, Happy (happy), Skoda, Liam (easy), Tricky (cunning).
Melancholic
.
Characterized by isolation and low activity. Slowly gets used to people, but is particularly loyal. He studies for a long time, since any negative experience makes him depressed. A vulnerable and impressionable melancholic can be called as follows: Modest, Tono or Heidi (modest), Hideki (reliable), Jun (obedient).

Dog handlers also recommend the reverse scheme. A formidable name often helps four-legged cowards gain courage, while a soft name pacifies bullies with a tough disposition.

By event

This group includes the nicknames of male dogs associated with historical events or events important to the owner. It is logical to include the first things that changed the world:

The Age of Great Geographical Discoveries. Name your pet after Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan
or other famous navigators.
Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon and Kutuzov
They sound pretty tricky, so shorten them to Poly and Kuzi and use the full variations only at exhibitions or other important events.
Nobel Prize-winning discoveries. Here and Pierre Curie
(radiation), and
Robert Koch
(tuberculosis), and musician
Bob Dylan
, and
Martin Luther King
(a fighter for equal rights for blacks). With such a nickname, your pet will definitely be the smartest.
Major natural disasters. The comparison is not the most pleasant, but it’s the same hurricane Sandy
or a banal
Tsunami
is ideal for a restless sanguine person.

You can also get romantic and name your pet after the place where you had your first date. The same can be done for the puppy. If he was born in winter, then name him Buran or Blizzard.

By the name of a famous person or character

Famous sailors, scientists and commanders have already been mentioned above, so this chapter will focus on stars and fictional characters. Dog names can be borrowed from the following sources:

Movie stars and popular music performers. If you like the work of Johnny Depp or the compositions of Imagine Dragons, do not hesitate to borrow. In the second case, you can take as a basis not only the musicians themselves, but also the names of their albums and songs.
Heroes of books. Open one of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth books or any part of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. Both authors didn't skimp on the characters, so be original and don't rush to settle on Frodo or Jon Snow.
Characters from films, TV series or cartoons. Think about who reminds you most of your pet. Choose not only positive characters, but also negative ones - they are also not devoid of charisma.

You can also borrow ideas from show business stars. Many of them, like you, have a great love for four-legged animals and raise several pets at once.

Nicknames from literature

We advise fans of reading and books to look for inspiration in their favorite hobby. A pet can be named not only in honor of a famous hero of a novel, story, poem or fairy tale. The name of a literary work or even the name of the author will sound very original and funny as a nickname.

Our ideas:

Assol;
Akunin;
Athos;
Alice;
Azazel;
Waston;
Vasilisa;
Grant;
Green;
Hamlet;
Guidon;
Gulliver;
Dickens;
Juliet;
Desdemona;
Christie;
Consuelo;
Crusoe;
Conan Doyle;
Lolita;
Nemo;
Mtsyri;
Milady;
Maugham;
Ostap;
Tello;
Stendhal;
Wells;
Flaubert;
Forsyth;
Holder;
Shakespeare;
Ellie;
Ebenezer.

Faithful Assol

Nicknames based on dog size

If your pet's distinctive feature is its unusual size, let's use it! For extremely large and small breeds, names that indicate size are great!

Despite the difference in size, Groshik and Krepysh are real friends

Bug
Baby
Giant
Trifle
Chit
Dwarf
Baby
Baby
Karapuz
Poopik
Butuz
Tiny
Malyavka
Gnome
Hobbit
Trifle
grain
Atom
Grosh
Bogatyr
Colossus
Titanium
Rosslyag
Golem
Pole
Doldon
Sturdy
Monolith
Legion
Roy
Power
Aidan
Lilliputian
Shorty
Malets
Atlant

Nicknames from cinema and animation

The names of movie, TV series and cartoon characters are well suited for the role of fashionable and cool nicknames. Choose your favorite “on-screen” character and name your four-legged pupil after him!

A few ideas:

Ariel;
Alf;
Bond;
Beavis;
Bilbo;
Bambi;
Wendy;
Hermione;
Golum;
Gideon;
Dolittle;
Dexter;
Donald;
Dale;
Dredd;
Daisy;
Clarissa;
Cruella;
Kane;
Clyde;
Lilly;
Marvel;
Miranda;
Potter;
Rimbaud;
Rocky;
Riddick;
Remy;
Scrooge;
Simpson;
Tucker;
Walkup;
Urfin;
Fiona;
House;
Harley;
Shrek;
Schindler;
Ace;
Alvin.

A real man Rimbaud

Top 100 nicknames in English

The following will be the top 100 nicknames in English according to rover.com:

Max - Max.
Charlie - Charlie.
Cooper - Cooper.
Buddy - Buddy.
Rocky - Rocky.
Bear - Bir.
Jack - Jack.
Milo - Milo.
Duke - Duke.
Tucker - Tucker.
Oliver - Oliver.
Bentley - Bentley.
Teddy - Teddy.
Beau - Boo.
Leo - Leo.
Toby - Toby.
Jax - Jax.
Zeus - Zeus.
Winston - Winston.
Blue / Blu - Blue.
Finn - Finn.
Louie - Louis.
Ollie - Ollie.
Murphy - Murphy.
Gus - Gus.
Moose - Mus.
Jake - Jake.
Loki - Loki.
Dexter - Dexter.
Hank - Hank.
Bruno - Bruno.
Apollo - Apollo.
Buster - Buster.
Thor - Thor.
Bailey - Bailey.
Gunnar - Gunner.
Lucky - Lucky.
Diesel - Diesel.
Harley - Harley.
Henry - Henry.
Koda - Code.
Jackson - Jackson.
Riley - Riley.
Ace - Ice.
Oscar - Oscar
Chewy - Chewy.
Bandit - Bandit.
Baxter - Baxter.
Scout - Scout.
Jasper - Jasper.
Maverick - Maverick.
Sam - Sam.
Cody - Cody.
Gizmo - Gizmo.
Shadow - Shadow.
Simba - Simba.
Rex - Rex.
Brody - Brody.
Tank - Tank.
Marley - Marley.
Otis - Otis.
Remi / Remy - Remy.
Roscoe - Roscoe.
Rocco - Rocco.
Sammy - Sammy.
Cash - Cash.
Boomer - Boomer.
Prince - Prince.
Benji - Benji.
Benny - Benny.
Copper - Copper.
Archie - Archie.
Chance - Chance.
Ranger - Ranger.
Ziggy - Ziggy.
Luke - Luke.
George - George.
Oreo - Oreo.
Hunter - Hunter.
Rusty - Grow.
King - King.
Odin - One.
Coco - Coco.
Frankie - Frankie.
Tyson - Tyson.
Chase - Chase.
Theo - Theo.
Romeo - Romeo.
Bruce - Bruce.
Rudy - Rudy.
Zeke - Zeke.
Kobe - Kobe.
Peanut - Ponut.
Joey - Joy.
Oakley - Oakley.
Chico - Chico.
Mac - Mac.
Walter - Voltaire.
Brutus - Brutus.
Samson - Samson.

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Cool nicknames from the world of games

Gaming themes can be a great source of inspiration when choosing a dog nickname. Use words from the field of computer, board or sports games here. These could be the names of “game” characters, famous athletes, or the names of the games themselves. Feel free to use your imagination, and you will immediately find a suitable option! We offer some ideas for inspiration:

Alias;
Abra;
Bingo;
Baseball;
Warcraft;
Golf;
Handball;
Domino;
Comp;
Calcio;
Cue;
Cricket;
Keaira;
Curling;
Rugby;
Pocket;
Lilu;
Meriweza;
Pool;
McSpain;
Polo;
Swash;
Cyberia;
Soccer;
Starcraft;
Tombola;
Forza;
Hokie.

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Nicknames from the world of music

The musical world is a rich resource for finding an original nickname. As a “prototype” you can choose any opera or pop performer, famous composer, or even a world-famous piece of music.

Our offers:

Aida;
Avril;
Aguilera;
Alize;
The Beatles;
Wagner;
Verdi;
Domingo;
Jackson;
Dassin;
Gisée;
Lennon;
Lady Gaga;
Mercury;
Madonna;
Marley;
Marimba;
Mireille;
Osborne;
Pavarotti;
Rihanna;
Turandot;
Whitney;
Hendrix;
Shakira;
Elvis;
Elton.

Cutie Shakira
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Original Russian nicknames for boys dogs

Nicknames of hound dogs for females and males

Slavic nicknames have recently become increasingly fashionable. Owners like to give their animals names that have ancient Russian roots and specific meanings. Such nicknames sound powerful and carry a strong energy flow. In addition, they sound unusual and original. The most popular Russian nicknames for male dogs in alphabetical order:

Agate;
Accordion;
Beloyar;
Bogolep;
Fighter;
Boris;
Branibor;
Brawler;
Valdai;
Veligor;
Wind;
Vlas;
Howl;
Volodar;
Gleb;
Gradimir;
Daniel;
Gift;
Dobrynya;
Don;
Bug;

Any name will suit the mongrel

Izbor;
Snow leopard;
Cake;
Bug;
Godfather;
Barking;
Lute;
Martin;
World;
Mlad;
Oleg;
Olel;
Prov;
Intelligence;
Ratibor;
Rus;
Holy;
Laughed;
Stavr;
Trezor;
Fog;
Frenzy;
Daring;
Ham;
Snore;
Miracle;
Chance;
Shemyaka;
Yar.

Obviously, Russian nicknames are both ancient Russian human names and nicknames that emphasize the characteristics of the animal’s character and some color distribution.

For your information! In Rus', it was customary to name dogs by color, for example, a black dog received the nicknames Ugolek, Chernysh, Agat. These names are universal; they are suitable for both purebred dogs and mongrels.

Exotic names

Definitions related to the surrounding nature: animals, plants, climatic phenomena sound very beautiful and unusual in the role of nicknames. And the names of the “southern” representatives of flora and fauna “look” completely exotic on dogs.

Nicknames for boys: