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A
- AbbyEnglish diminutive of Abigail, lively and warm-heartedSee what Abby looks like as a portrait
- AceThe English word for the highest playing card, for a real trump card of a dogSee what Ace looks like as a portrait
- AchatA banded semi-precious stone, for dogs with beautifully patterned coatsSee what Achat looks like as a portrait
- AchillesOrigin uncertain, the almost invulnerable hero of Homer's IliadSee what Achilles looks like as a portrait
- AdeleOriginally a short form of names containing Old High German adal, nobleSee what Adele looks like as a portrait
- AgatheGerman form of Agatha, containing the Greek word for goodSee what Agathe looks like as a portrait
- AhornA tree with brilliant autumn leaves, fitting for reddish-brown dogsSee what Ahorn looks like as a portrait
- AikaOrigin uncertain, probably Japanese, chosen for its clear soundSee what Aika looks like as a portrait
- AikoJapanese for love and child, a little treasureSee what Aiko looks like as a portrait
- AkelaThe wise old leader of the wolf pack in Kipling's The Jungle BookSee what Akela looks like as a portrait
- AkiraJapanese for bright and clear, for alert eyes and quick pawsSee what Akira looks like as a portrait
- AlbaLatin for white, also dawn in Italian and SpanishSee what Alba looks like as a portrait
- AlbertFrom Adalbert, Germanic for noble and shiningSee what Albert looks like as a portrait
- AlmaProbably from Latin almus, nourishing, while alma means soul in SpanishSee what Alma looks like as a portrait
- AltairA bright star in Aquila, whose Arabic name means the flying oneSee what Altair looks like as a portrait
- AmadeusLatin for love of God, known around the world as Mozart's middle nameSee what Amadeus looks like as a portrait
- AmaliaShort form of names containing amal, meaning tireless and braveSee what Amalia looks like as a portrait
- AmberThe English word for the gemstone and its warm orange-yellow colourSee what Amber looks like as a portrait
- AmiraArabic feminine form of Amir, princessSee what Amira looks like as a portrait
- AmselA black songbird with a bright song, for dark, cheerful female dogsSee what Amsel looks like as a portrait
- AmyEnglish form of Old French Amée, the beloved one, which is exactly what she will becomeSee what Amy looks like as a portrait
- AnkaPet form of Anna, Hebrew for grace, for female dogs with plenty of charmSee what Anka looks like as a portrait
- AnniGerman and Finnish diminutive of Anna, simple and warm-heartedSee what Anni looks like as a portrait
- AnoukDutch and French pet form of Anna, short and clearSee what Anouk looks like as a portrait
- AnselmOld High German from God and helmet, a name that promises protectionSee what Anselm looks like as a portrait
- AnsgarGermanic from God and spear, the name of a missionary who travelled to DenmarkSee what Ansgar looks like as a portrait
- AntonFrom the Roman family name Antonius, whose origins are probably Etruscan and remain uncertainSee what Anton looks like as a portrait
- AnubisThe jackal-headed Egyptian god, guardian of burial groundsSee what Anubis looks like as a portrait
- ApolloGreek god of light and music, the meaning of his name is unknownSee what Apollo looks like as a portrait
- AprilFrom the month, probably from the Latin word for opening, when flowers bloomSee what April looks like as a portrait
- AragornThe first element is probably Elvish for noble, Tolkien's ranger and kingSee what Aragorn looks like as a portrait
- ArchiePet form of Archibald, from Old German words for genuine and boldSee what Archie looks like as a portrait
- AresThe Greek god of war, for strong, courageous male dogsSee what Ares looks like as a portrait
- ArgosGreek for shining, the faithful dog that recognises Odysseus after twenty yearsSee what Argos looks like as a portrait
- AriHebrew for lion, also an Old Norse byname meaning eagleSee what Ari looks like as a portrait
- AriaItalian for song and originally air, for female dogs that like to sing alongSee what Aria looks like as a portrait
- ArkoOrigin uncertain, a traditional dog name with a short, sturdy soundSee what Arko looks like as a portrait
- AronScandinavian and Polish form of Aaron, calm and steadfastSee what Aron looks like as a portrait
- ArtemisThe goddess of hunting, ideal for hunting dogs, the origin of her name is uncertainSee what Artemis looks like as a portrait
- ArtusGerman form of Arthur, whose origin is unclear, perhaps Celtic for bearSee what Artus looks like as a portrait
- ArvidOld Norse from eagle and tree, for dogs with lofty ambitionsSee what Arvid looks like as a portrait
- ArwenIn Tolkien's Elvish language Sindarin, it means noble maidenSee what Arwen looks like as a portrait
- AryaFrom Indo-Iranian for noble, also the brave heroine from Game of ThronesSee what Arya looks like as a portrait
- AslanTurkish for lion, also the wise lion in the Narnia booksSee what Aslan looks like as a portrait
- AstaScandinavian short form of Astrid, as slender and swift as it soundsSee what Asta looks like as a portrait
- AstridOld Norse from God and beautiful, also borne by Astrid LindgrenSee what Astrid looks like as a portrait
- AtheneGreek goddess of wisdom, whose animal is the owl, the meaning of her name is unknownSee what Athene looks like as a portrait
- AtrejuThe young warrior who sets out to save Fantastica in The Neverending StorySee what Atreju looks like as a portrait
- AugustusLatin for venerable, an honorary name of the first Roman emperorSee what Augustus looks like as a portrait
- AureliusRoman family name derived from aureus, golden like many a coatSee what Aurelius looks like as a portrait
- AuroraLatin for dawn, also the Roman goddess of the morningSee what Aurora looks like as a portrait
- AvaOld Germanic short form, also known in German-speaking regions since the Middle AgesSee what Ava looks like as a portrait
- AylaTurkish for moonlight and halo, for pale female dogs with gentle eyesSee what Ayla looks like as a portrait
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- BaconThe English word for cured pork, for dogs with an unfailingly keen noseSee what Bacon looks like as a portrait
- BagelFor dogs that curl into a little ring to sleepSee what Bagel looks like as a portrait
- BaghiraThe clever black panther who watches over Mowgli in The Jungle BookSee what Baghira looks like as a portrait
- BaileyEnglish surname from the medieval official, the bailiff, a name for watchful dogsSee what Bailey looks like as a portrait
- BaiserFrench for kiss, also the airy meringue made from beaten egg whitesSee what Baiser looks like as a portrait
- BaldurGerman and Icelandic form of Balder, Old Norse for hero and princeSee what Baldur looks like as a portrait
- BalthasarLatin form of the biblical Belshazzar, one of the Three Wise MenSee what Balthasar looks like as a portrait
- BaluThe easy-going bear in The Jungle Book, who takes life as it comesSee what Balu looks like as a portrait
- BambiThe young deer in Felix Salten's book, later made famous as an animated filmSee what Bambi looks like as a portrait
- BanditFor little rogues that secretly steal socks and sausage sandwichesSee what Bandit looks like as a portrait
- BarneyPet form of Barnabas or Bernhard, good-natured and a little clumsySee what Barney looks like as a portrait
- BaronA dignified title of nobility, for dogs with a refined bearingSee what Baron looks like as a portrait
- BeethovenThe St Bernard from the film comedy who turns a family's life upside downSee what Beethoven looks like as a portrait
- BellaShort form of Isabella, also echoing Italian bella, the beautiful oneSee what Bella looks like as a portrait
- BenShort form of Benjamin, Hebrew for son of the right hand, short and snappySee what Ben looks like as a portrait
- BenediktFrom Latin Benedictus, the blessed one, for calm, gentle male dogsSee what Benedikt looks like as a portrait
- BenjiPet form of Benjamin, known from the film dog of the same name with his faithful gazeSee what Benji looks like as a portrait
- BennoShort form of old German names containing bern, bear, for easy-going, bear-like companionsSee what Benno looks like as a portrait
- BennyEnglish diminutive of Benjamin or Benedikt, a friend on four pawsSee what Benny looks like as a portrait
- BeornThe giant in The Hobbit who can turn into an enormous bearSee what Beorn looks like as a portrait
- BertramMeans bright raven, combining two Old High German wordsSee what Bertram looks like as a portrait
- BettyEnglish pet form of Elizabeth, in use since the 17th centurySee what Betty looks like as a portrait
- BieneRepresents diligence and warmth, also a pet form of SabineSee what Biene looks like as a portrait
- BijouFrench for jewel, from a Breton word for finger ringSee what Bijou looks like as a portrait
- BilboThe hobbit who reluctantly sets out on a great journey and discovers his courageSee what Bilbo looks like as a portrait
- BingoThe triumphant call in the number game, for a real winnerSee what Bingo looks like as a portrait
- BirkeAs pale and slender as the tree, for delicate female dogs with light coatsSee what Birke looks like as a portrait
- BjörnOld Norse for bear, for strong dogs with big heartsSee what Björn looks like as a portrait
- BlackyFor black-coated companions, straightforwardly from the English blackSee what Blacky looks like as a portrait
- BlitzFor nimble dogs that arrive faster than you can callSee what Blitz looks like as a portrait
- BlueThe English colour word, for dogs with icy blue eyes or blue-grey coatsSee what Blue looks like as a portrait
- BoOld Norse byname Búi, from bua, to dwell, a name for loyal housematesSee what Bo looks like as a portrait
- BobbyEnglish pet form of Bob and therefore Robert, cheerful and uncomplicatedSee what Bobby looks like as a portrait
- BodoFrom Old High German bot, command or order, for dogs with minds of their ownSee what Bodo looks like as a portrait
- BoltA film dog who believes he has superpowers and discovers real courageSee what Bolt looks like as a portrait
- BommelLike the woolly pompom on a hat, round and bouncing merrilySee what Bommel looks like as a portrait
- BonnieScottish for pretty, derived from French bon, goodSee what Bonnie looks like as a portrait
- BootsmannTjorven's enormous St Bernard on Saltkråkan, good-natured and unshakeableSee what Bootsmann looks like as a portrait
- BossThe English word for the person in charge, for dogs that know exactly who rules the roostSee what Boss looks like as a portrait
- BragiNorse god of poetry, Old Norse bragr means poetry or the first oneSee what Bragi looks like as a portrait
- BranIrish for raven, also the name of one of the hero Fionn's hunting dogsSee what Bran looks like as a portrait
- BrankoOriginally a diminutive of Slavic names containing the word for protectionSee what Branko looks like as a portrait
- BrezelFor dogs that love to curl up, from the pretzelSee what Brezel looks like as a portrait
- BrigidIrish, derived from a Celtic word for the exalted oneSee what Brigid looks like as a portrait
- BriocheThe delicate French butter-enriched bread, golden-yellow and fluffySee what Brioche looks like as a portrait
- BrownieFor chocolate-brown coats and a sweet, soft centreSee what Brownie looks like as a portrait
- BrummiFor dogs that rumble contentedly to themselves like little bearsSee what Brummi looks like as a portrait
- BrunaFeminine form of Bruno, for brown female dogs with dark eyesSee what Bruna looks like as a portrait
- BrunhildFrom the Old High German words for a coat of armour and battle, a powerful queen of legendSee what Brunhild looks like as a portrait
- BrunoFrom Old German, representing brown or armour and protectionSee what Bruno looks like as a portrait
- BuckThe dog in Jack London's The Call of the Wild, who discovers his wild nature in the NorthSee what Buck looks like as a portrait
- BuddyEnglish for a friend, probably developed from a child's form of brotherSee what Buddy looks like as a portrait
- ButterFor pale, soft coats and gentle naturesSee what Butter looks like as a portrait
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- CalciferThe temperamental fire demon in Howl's Moving Castle, who powers the whole castleSee what Calcifer looks like as a portrait
- CandyPet form of Candace, also English for a sweet treatSee what Candy looks like as a portrait
- CappuccinoFor brown dogs with white froth on topSee what Cappuccino looks like as a portrait
- CaraItalian for beloved, while the Irish word means friendSee what Cara looks like as a portrait
- CarloItalian form of Karl, with southern charm for proud male dogsSee what Carlo looks like as a portrait
- CarlosSpanish and Portuguese form of Karl, with sunshine and prideSee what Carlos looks like as a portrait
- ChaiFor warm brown shades and dogs as comforting as a cup of spiced teaSee what Chai looks like as a portrait
- ChaosGreek for empty space, now more often used for complete disorderSee what Chaos looks like as a portrait
- CharlySpelling variant of Charlie, the pet form of Charles and therefore KarlSee what Charly looks like as a portrait
- ChérieFrench for darling, called affectionately across the meadowSee what Chérie looks like as a portrait
- ChesterFrom the English city of Chester, from Latin castrum, fortressSee what Chester looks like as a portrait
- ChewieShort form of Chewbacca, the loyal, shaggy Wookiee from Star WarsSee what Chewie looks like as a portrait
- ChicoPortuguese pet form of Francisco, nimble and always ready for a jokeSee what Chico looks like as a portrait
- ChiliSmall but spicy, for dogs with plenty of fire in their belliesSee what Chili looks like as a portrait
- CindyEnglish pet form of Cynthia or Lucinda, lively and lightSee what Cindy looks like as a portrait
- ClaraFrom Latin Clarus, bright, clear and famousSee what Clara looks like as a portrait
- CleoShort form of Cleopatra, brief, clear and confidentSee what Cleo looks like as a portrait
- CocoPet form of names containing Co, with a hint of cocoa in its soundSee what Coco looks like as a portrait
- CodyIrish surname, interpreted as descendant of the helpful oneSee what Cody looks like as a portrait
- CognacFor deep-brown, glossy coats with a rich sheenSee what Cognac looks like as a portrait
- ContessaItalian for countess, elegant and southern in soundSee what Contessa looks like as a portrait
- CookieThe English word for a biscuit, for sweet dogs with crumb-covered facesSee what Cookie looks like as a portrait
- CooperEnglish occupational surname for a barrel-maker, for stocky, rounded charactersSee what Cooper looks like as a portrait
- CoraLatinised form of Kore, Greek for maiden, an epithet of PersephoneSee what Cora looks like as a portrait
- CosimaItalian feminine form of Cosimo, borne by members of Renaissance noble familiesSee what Cosima looks like as a portrait
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- DachsA hardy woodland creature that loves digging, like many a terrierSee what Dachs looks like as a portrait
- DagnyOld Norse from day and new, a name like a fresh morningSee what Dagny looks like as a portrait
- DaisyThe English flower name, from Old English day's eyeSee what Daisy looks like as a portrait
- DanaFeminine form of Daniel, while Dana means wise in PersianSee what Dana looks like as a portrait
- DandyA gentleman with style, for well-groomed dogs that always look goodSee what Dandy looks like as a portrait
- DaphneGreek for laurel, after the nymph who became a laurel treeSee what Daphne looks like as a portrait
- DarioItalian form of Darius, Old Persian for he who possesses goodSee what Dario looks like as a portrait
- DarwinSurname from Old English Deorwine, dear friend, and the name of the great naturalistSee what Darwin looks like as a portrait
- DattelSweet and dark brown, for female dogs with warm eyesSee what Dattel looks like as a portrait
- DexterLatin for skilful and right-handed, also dyer in Old EnglishSee what Dexter looks like as a portrait
- DiamantHard and sparkling, for dogs that seem unbreakable and shine brightlySee what Diamant looks like as a portrait
- DianaLatin for divine, the Roman goddess of huntingSee what Diana looks like as a portrait
- DiegoSpanish name, perhaps shortened from Santiago, with sunshine in its soundSee what Diego looks like as a portrait
- DinaForm of the biblical Dinah in many languages, gentle and simpleSee what Dina looks like as a portrait
- DinoThe playful pet dinosaur who greets Fred Flintstone with boundless enthusiasmSee what Dino looks like as a portrait
- DistelPretty to look at, but with a mind of its own and a few little pricklesSee what Distel looks like as a portrait
- DivaFrom Italian for the divine one, for female dogs with star qualitySee what Diva looks like as a portrait
- DjangoName of jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, perhaps Romani for I awakeSee what Django looks like as a portrait
- DobbyThe loyal house-elf who loves his freedom above all elseSee what Dobby looks like as a portrait
- DominoBlack tiles with white dots, ideal for spotted dogsSee what Domino looks like as a portrait
- DonnerA powerful name for dogs with deep voices and a commanding presenceSee what Donner looks like as a portrait
- DonutFor round, sweet characters that cannot resist a treatSee what Donut looks like as a portrait
- DoryPet form of Dorothea or Doris, the forgetful female surgeonfish in Finding NemoSee what Dory looks like as a portrait
- DugThe talking Golden Retriever in Up, who cannot resist watching every squirrelSee what Dug looks like as a portrait
- DukeThe English title of nobility, from Latin dux, leaderSee what Duke looks like as a portrait
- DunjaMeans quince in South Slavic languages, yellow, fragrant and a little tartSee what Dunja looks like as a portrait
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- EchoThe nymph of Greek legend who could only repeat what others saidSee what Echo looks like as a portrait
- EddaLike the Old Icelandic poetry collections, the word may mean great-grandmotherSee what Edda looks like as a portrait
- EddyEnglish short form of Edward or Edmund, relaxed and friendlySee what Eddy looks like as a portrait
- EduardOld English from wealth and guardian, a protector of the homeSee what Eduard looks like as a portrait
- EirOld Norse for mercy, the name of a goddess of healingSee what Eir looks like as a portrait
- ElchFor large, slightly gangly dogs with long legs and easy-going naturesSee what Elch looks like as a portrait
- ElioItalian form of Aelius, traditionally associated with Greek helios, sunSee what Elio looks like as a portrait
- EllaOld Norman name related to the Germanic word for other, now often a short form of EleanorSee what Ella looks like as a portrait
- ElliGerman pet form of names containing El, such as Elisabeth, delicate and livelySee what Elli looks like as a portrait
- EllieEnglish diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen, bright and warm-heartedSee what Ellie looks like as a portrait
- ElowenCornish for elm, a recent name creation from CornwallSee what Elowen looks like as a portrait
- ElsaShort form of Elisabeth, known from the legend of LohengrinSee what Elsa looks like as a portrait
- ElvisOrigin uncertain, probably from an English surname, with a swing of the hipsSee what Elvis looks like as a portrait
- EmblaThe first woman of Norse legend, created from a tree, perhaps an elmSee what Embla looks like as a portrait
- EmilFrom the Roman name Aemilius, derived from Latin aemulus, rivalSee what Emil looks like as a portrait
- EmmaOriginally a short form of Germanic names containing irmin, meaning whole or greatSee what Emma looks like as a portrait
- EmmiFinnish short form of names containing Em, with a sound that suggests a cosy blanket and cocoaSee what Emmi looks like as a portrait
- EnyaEnglish form of Irish Eithne, with music in its soundSee what Enya looks like as a portrait
- EnzoOrigin uncertain, perhaps an old Italian form of Heinz or a short form of LorenzoSee what Enzo looks like as a portrait
- EosGreek for dawn, the goddess who opens each daySee what Eos looks like as a portrait
- ErbseFor the tiniest female puppy in the litter, round and sweet as can beSee what Erbse looks like as a portrait
- ErdnussFor little nut-brown dogs that fit into almost any bagSee what Erdnuss looks like as a portrait
- ErikScandinavian form of Eiríkr, Old Norse eternal ruler, like Erik the RedSee what Erik looks like as a portrait
- ErnieBert's cheerful housemate with the rubber duckSee what Ernie looks like as a portrait
- EskilModern form of Ásketill, Old Norse from God and cauldron or helmetSee what Eskil looks like as a portrait
- EspressoSmall, strong and full of energy, like a coffee from ItalySee what Espresso looks like as a portrait
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- FadoPortugal's melancholy song tradition, the word means fateSee what Fado looks like as a portrait
- FalkGerman given name meaning falcon, for keen-eyed dogsSee what Falk looks like as a portrait
- FalstaffShakespeare's portly knight who can hold his drink and enjoys life to the fullSee what Falstaff looks like as a portrait
- FangHagrid's big dog in the Harry Potter books, always by his master's sideSee what Fang looks like as a portrait
- FannyDiminutive of Franziska or Stephanie, lively and sweetSee what Fanny looks like as a portrait
- FayEnglish for fairy, from Latin fata, the goddesses of fateSee what Fay looks like as a portrait
- FeeThe kindly fairy-tale figure, through French from Latin Fata, fateSee what Fee looks like as a portrait
- FelixA Roman surname meaning happy and successful in LatinSee what Felix looks like as a portrait
- FenellaForm of Fionnuala, made known by Walter Scott, Irish for white shoulderSee what Fenella looks like as a portrait
- FenrirThe giant wolf of Norse legend, whose name comes from Old Norse fen, marshSee what Fenrir looks like as a portrait
- FerdinandGothic name, probably from peace and boldness, a name borne by Spanish kingsSee what Ferdinand looks like as a portrait
- FernThe English plant name, green, finely feathered and at home in the shadeSee what Fern looks like as a portrait
- FidelioBeethoven's only opera, the name echoes the Latin word for faithfulSee what Fidelio looks like as a portrait
- FieteGerman pet form of Friedrich, with mischief and a fresh breeze in its soundSee what Fiete looks like as a portrait
- FiffiTraditional pet name, probably imitating the sound of a whistle used to call a dogSee what Fiffi looks like as a portrait
- FigaroThe quick-witted barber in the opera who untangles every complicationSee what Figaro looks like as a portrait
- FikaThe Swedish coffee break, for dogs that enjoy every chance to stop and restSee what Fika looks like as a portrait
- FilouFrench for rogue, for charming little thieves with eyes fixed on the treatsSee what Filou looks like as a portrait
- FinaItalian and Spanish short form of Serafina, delicate and heavenlySee what Fina looks like as a portrait
- FineShort form of Josefine, as delicate and refined as it soundsSee what Fine looks like as a portrait
- FingalOld Irish for white stranger, hero of James Macpherson's Ossian poemsSee what Fingal looks like as a portrait
- FiniOrigin uncertain, probably a pet form of Josefine like FinniSee what Fini looks like as a portrait
- FinjaProbably a feminine form of Finn, with a Nordic breeze in its soundSee what Finja looks like as a portrait
- FinnOld Norse Finnr for a Sámi person or a Finn, also the hero Fionn in IrishSee what Finn looks like as a portrait
- FiorellaItalian for little flower, formed from fiore with a diminutive suffixSee what Fiorella looks like as a portrait
- FippsThe cheeky monkey in Wilhelm Busch's illustrated story, full of pranksSee what Fipps looks like as a portrait
- FjordA narrow, deep inlet of the northern seas, for dogs drawn to waterSee what Fjord looks like as a portrait
- FlauschA name you can almost touch, for dogs with thick, soft coatsSee what Flausch looks like as a portrait
- FleurFrench for flower, delicate and refined in soundSee what Fleur looks like as a portrait
- FlintThe English word for the stone, from Old English, hard and showering sparksSee what Flint looks like as a portrait
- FlipperThe clever dolphin in the television series who always helps his friendsSee what Flipper looks like as a portrait
- FlockeFor little white dogs, as delicate as a snowflakeSee what Flocke looks like as a portrait
- FloraFrom Latin flos, flower, the Roman goddess of springSee what Flora looks like as a portrait
- FlorentinFrom Latin Florentinus, containing the idea of blossomingSee what Florentin looks like as a portrait
- FluffyThe English word for soft and downy, for dogs with plenty of soft undercoatSee what Fluffy looks like as a portrait
- FlummiFor dogs that leap straight up with joy like bouncing ballsSee what Flummi looks like as a portrait
- FlushThe poet's Cocker Spaniel to whom Virginia Woolf devoted an entire bookSee what Flush looks like as a portrait
- FöhnThe warm downslope wind of the Alps, fitting for dogs with windswept hairSee what Föhn looks like as a portrait
- ForsetiThe god of justice in Norse legend, who settles every disputeSee what Forseti looks like as a portrait
- FrechdachsFor cheeky little dogs that dare to do anything and then want a cuddleSee what Frechdachs looks like as a portrait
- FrekiOdin's other wolf and loyal companion to the father of the gods in the EddaSee what Freki looks like as a portrait
- FreyaOld Norse for lady, the goddess of love and beautySee what Freya looks like as a portrait
- FriedaVariant of Frida, from Old High German fridu, peace, for calm soulsSee what Frieda looks like as a portrait
- FriggMeans the beloved one, Odin's wife and Balder's mother in Norse legendSee what Frigg looks like as a portrait
- FritzGerman pet form of Friedrich, in use since the Middle Ages and wonderfully down-to-earthSee what Fritz looks like as a portrait
- FrodeFrom Old Norse Fróði, meaning learned and wiseSee what Frode looks like as a portrait
- FrodoFrom the Old English word for wise, the Ring-bearer in The Lord of the RingsSee what Frodo looks like as a portrait
- FrostEvokes a clear winter morning, lovely for pale or Nordic dogsSee what Frost looks like as a portrait
- FuchsFor red, clever dogs with bushy tails and alert eyesSee what Fuchs looks like as a portrait
- FuchurThe white luckdragon in Michael Ende's The Neverending StorySee what Fuchur looks like as a portrait
- FürstEvokes castles and estates, fitting for imposing dogsSee what Fürst looks like as a portrait
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- GandalfOld Norse for staff-elf, Tolkien's grey-cloaked wizardSee what Gandalf looks like as a portrait
- GarmThe hellhound of Norse legend who guards the entrance to Hel's realmSee what Garm looks like as a portrait
- GeriOne of the two wolves that accompany Odin in the EddaSee what Geri looks like as a portrait
- GimliThe feisty, loyal axe-wielding dwarf in The Lord of the RingsSee what Gimli looks like as a portrait
- GinaShort form of Regina, Latin for queen, or of Georgina and similar namesSee what Gina looks like as a portrait
- GingerThe English word for the spice and for reddish-brown, fitting for a fox-coloured coatSee what Ginger looks like as a portrait
- GinsterFor dogs with golden-yellow coats, like the flowering broom shrub by the waysideSee what Ginster looks like as a portrait
- GioiaItalian for joy, exactly what she brings into the house every daySee what Gioia looks like as a portrait
- GizmoThe cuddly Mogwai in Gremlins, who must never be fed after midnightSee what Gizmo looks like as a portrait
- GloriaMeans glory, from Marian titles in Spanish and PortugueseSee what Gloria looks like as a portrait
- GnocchiThe little Italian potato dumplings, round and cuddlySee what Gnocchi looks like as a portrait
- GonzoThe eccentric blue daredevil from The Muppet ShowSee what Gonzo looks like as a portrait
- GoofyMickey Mouse's kind-hearted, clumsy friend with a big heartSee what Goofy looks like as a portrait
- GraceThe English word for elegance of movement, from Latin gratia, a Puritan virtue nameSee what Grace looks like as a portrait
- GrafFor male dogs that like to act as lord of the house and gardenSee what Graf looks like as a portrait
- GretaShort form of Margareta, derived from Greek margarites, pearlSee what Greta looks like as a portrait
- GrisuThe little dragon who is determined to become a firefighterSee what Grisu looks like as a portrait
- GrobiThe eager blue helper from Sesame Street, good-natured and clumsySee what Grobi looks like as a portrait
- GromitThe silent, clever dog who is always rescuing his inventor companion WallaceSee what Gromit looks like as a portrait
- GrummelFrom the German word for grumbling, for dogs that like to make their opinions knownSee what Grummel looks like as a portrait
- GudrunOld Norse from God and rune, suggesting divine secret knowledgeSee what Gudrun looks like as a portrait
- GummibärColourful, soft and cuddly, for dogs that have everyone wrapped around their little pawSee what Gummibär looks like as a portrait
- GunnarOld Norse from battle and warrior, a name from heroic legends for brave male dogsSee what Gunnar looks like as a portrait
- GustavPerhaps staff of the Geats, though its origin is uncertain, an old royal name of SwedenSee what Gustav looks like as a portrait
- GwenWelsh for white and blessed, short enough for any callSee what Gwen looks like as a portrait
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- HachikoThe Akita who waited for his owner at a Tokyo station for yearsSee what Hachiko looks like as a portrait
- HagebutteThe red fruit of the dog rose, round, bright and a little pricklySee what Hagebutte looks like as a portrait
- HagridThe huge, kind-hearted gamekeeper who takes every animal to his heartSee what Hagrid looks like as a portrait
- HaileyVariant of Hayley, an English name with a fresh soundSee what Hailey looks like as a portrait
- HalvarSwedish form of Hallvard, guardian of the rock, and Vicky the Viking's father in the seriesSee what Halvar looks like as a portrait
- HalvardOld Norse for guardian of the rock, made for dogs that defend their patchSee what Halvard looks like as a portrait
- HannaHebrew for favour and grace, also a short form of JohannaSee what Hanna looks like as a portrait
- HappyCheerful to the tip of the tail, for dogs that always seem to smileSee what Happy looks like as a portrait
- HarperEnglish occupational surname for a harp player, for female dogs with an ear for musicSee what Harper looks like as a portrait
- HaruJapanese for spring, sun or clear weather, depending on the written characterSee what Haru looks like as a portrait
- HassoOld Germanic name, perhaps from the Hessian people, a true farm-dog nameSee what Hasso looks like as a portrait
- HazelThe English name of the tree and its light brown colour, ideal for nut-brown coatsSee what Hazel looks like as a portrait
- HedwigOld High German from battle and war, also the snowy owl in Harry PotterSee what Hedwig looks like as a portrait
- HeideShort form of Adelheid, also the wide landscape filled with heatherSee what Heide looks like as a portrait
- HeidiGerman pet form of Adelheid, made famous by Johanna Spyri's girl from the mountainsSee what Heidi looks like as a portrait
- HeimdallGuardian of the rainbow bridge, his name contains Old Norse heimr, home, ideal for watchdogsSee what Heimdall looks like as a portrait
- HeinrichGerman form of a Germanic name meaning ruler of the homeSee what Heinrich looks like as a portrait
- HenryEnglish form of Heinrich, Old German for master of the houseSee what Henry looks like as a portrait
- HeraThe Greek goddess and queen of Olympus, for female dogs with poiseSee what Hera looks like as a portrait
- HerkulesLatin form of Heracles, the strongest hero of Greek legendSee what Herkules looks like as a portrait
- HermineFeminine form of Hermann, known as the clever witch in Harry PotterSee what Hermine looks like as a portrait
- HerzoginFor female dogs that rule their kingdom from the sofaSee what Herzogin looks like as a portrait
- HestiaGreek for hearth, the goddess of the home, good for dogs that lie by the stoveSee what Hestia looks like as a portrait
- HildaShort form of old names containing hild, battle, for brave female dogsSee what Hilda looks like as a portrait
- HildeGerman form of Hilda, from the old word hild, battleSee what Hilde looks like as a portrait
- HildegardOld High German from battle and enclosure, like a yard guarded by a female dogSee what Hildegard looks like as a portrait
- HjalmarOld Norse for helmeted warrior, for watchful, proud male dogsSee what Hjalmar looks like as a portrait
- HollyThe English plant name, from the Old English word holenSee what Holly looks like as a portrait
- HoneyThe English word for the sweet food, for honey-blonde female dogs with sweet naturesSee what Honey looks like as a portrait
- HopeThe English word for optimism about the future, already used as a name by the PuritansSee what Hope looks like as a portrait
- HotdogFor long dogs on short legs, with a winkSee what Hotdog looks like as a portrait
- HuckFrom Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain's barefoot adventurer on the MississippiSee what Huck looks like as a portrait
- HuginOne of Odin's ravens, Old Norse Huginn means thought, for clever mindsSee what Hugin looks like as a portrait
- HugoOld German form of Hugh, a name with character and a moustacheSee what Hugo looks like as a portrait
- HummelRound, rumbly and lovable, for easy-going little dogsSee what Hummel looks like as a portrait
- HunterEnglish occupational name for someone who hunts, fitting for noses following a trailSee what Hunter looks like as a portrait
- HyggeThe Danish word for cosiness, for dogs that love the sofaSee what Hygge looks like as a portrait
I
- IdaGermanic name, perhaps from id, work, for diligent female companionsSee what Ida looks like as a portrait
- IdefixObelix's little dog, tiny but always in the middle of the adventureSee what Idefix looks like as a portrait
- IdunGuards the apples of eternal youth, her name probably means to love againSee what Idun looks like as a portrait
- IgelFor little shaggy dogs that love exploring the garden in the eveningSee what Igel looks like as a portrait
- IgnazGerman form of Ignatius, later associated with the Latin word for fireSee what Ignaz looks like as a portrait
- IlkaHungarian pet form of Ilona, with a bright, nimble soundSee what Ilka looks like as a portrait
- IlmariShort form of Ilmarinen, the smith of the Kalevala, whose name comes from airSee what Ilmari looks like as a portrait
- IlvyOrigin uncertain, chosen for its bright, friendly soundSee what Ilvy looks like as a portrait
- IndigoThe deep-blue dye, for dogs with dark, shimmering coatsSee what Indigo looks like as a portrait
- IndyPet form of Indiana, the nickname of the adventurer Indiana JonesSee what Indy looks like as a portrait
- IngridOld Norse for Ing is beautiful, after the Germanic god IngSee what Ingrid looks like as a portrait
- IngwerFor reddish-blonde coats and dogs that bring a breath of fresh air into the houseSee what Ingwer looks like as a portrait
- IrisGreek for rainbow, also borne by the messenger of the gods and a flowerSee what Iris looks like as a portrait
- IsoldeGerman form of Iseult, Tristan's beloved in legend and operaSee what Isolde looks like as a portrait
- IvarScandinavian, probably formed from yew or bow and warriorSee what Ivar looks like as a portrait
- IvyThe English name of the climbing plant that holds on tight, just like an affectionate dogSee what Ivy looks like as a portrait
J
- JackEnglish pet form of John, so common in the Middle Ages that it came to mean manSee what Jack looks like as a portrait
- JackyFrench diminutive of Jacques, nimble and cheerfulSee what Jacky looks like as a portrait
- JadeA green gemstone, named through Spanish after the stone of the flankSee what Jade looks like as a portrait
- JamieScottish pet form of James, now used for both male and female dogsSee what Jamie looks like as a portrait
- JasminFrom the fragrant climbing plant, through Arabic from PersianSee what Jasmin looks like as a portrait
- JazzFrom the musical genre, for dogs with verve and a rhythm of their ownSee what Jazz looks like as a portrait
- JerryEnglish pet form of Jeremy or Gerald, for clever little escape artistsSee what Jerry looks like as a portrait
- JessyVariant of Jesse or Jessie, uncomplicated and full of lifeSee what Jessy looks like as a portrait
- JetteDanish short form of Henriette, as fresh as a coastal breezeSee what Jette looks like as a portrait
- JimmyEnglish diminutive of James, relaxed and mischievousSee what Jimmy looks like as a portrait
- JoeyPet form of Joseph, Hebrew for he will add, in this case plenty of joySee what Joey looks like as a portrait
- JojoWith a repeated syllable, for dogs that keep coming backSee what Jojo looks like as a portrait
- JokerThe card that can be anything, for versatile jokersSee what Joker looks like as a portrait
- JonasGreek form of Hebrew Jonah, meaning dove, gentle and loyalSee what Jonas looks like as a portrait
- JosieEnglish pet form of Josephine, playful and affectionateSee what Josie looks like as a portrait
- JoyThe English word for happiness, which this dog brings every daySee what Joy looks like as a portrait
- JoyaSpanish for jewel or treasure, for little precious things on pawsSee what Joya looks like as a portrait
- JulePopular form of Jula and therefore Julia, both cheeky and warm-heartedSee what Jule looks like as a portrait
- JunaOrigin uncertain, perhaps derived from Junia or JunoSee what Juna looks like as a portrait
- JuniperThe English plant name, an evergreen shrub with a sharp scentSee what Juniper looks like as a portrait
- JunoRoman goddess and Jupiter's wife, the meaning of her name remains uncertainSee what Juno looks like as a portrait
- JupiterFather of the Roman gods and the largest planet, a name with plenty of weightSee what Jupiter looks like as a portrait
- JuriRussian form of Georg, Greek for farmer, down-to-earth and loyalSee what Juri looks like as a portrait
K
- KaiOrigin uncertain, probably a Frisian pet form, as short and clear as a whistleSee what Kai looks like as a portrait
- KaiserBorrowed from Latin Caesar, the highest title for the master of the houseSee what Kaiser looks like as a portrait
- KaitoJapanese, combining the character for sea with flying or a constellationSee what Kaito looks like as a portrait
- KajaScandinavian pet form of Katarina, short, bright and friendlySee what Kaja looks like as a portrait
- KakaoFor chocolate-brown coats and long evenings on the sofaSee what Kakao looks like as a portrait
- KalleSwedish pet form of Karl, for little rascals with big heartsSee what Kalle looks like as a portrait
- KallistoGreek for the most beautiful one, a nymph who appears among the stars as a she-bearSee what Kallisto looks like as a portrait
- KaramellFor golden-brown coats, as warm as caramelised sugarSee what Karamell looks like as a portrait
- KarlGermanic name, probably meaning simply man, for dogs that stand their groundSee what Karl looks like as a portrait
- KarlssonThe little plump man with a propeller who lives on the roofSee what Karlsson looks like as a portrait
- KasimirGerman form of Polish Kazimierz, containing the Slavic word for peaceSee what Kasimir looks like as a portrait
- KasperDutch and Nordic form of Jasper, perhaps Persian for treasurer, also the joker in puppet theatreSee what Kasper looks like as a portrait
- KassiopeiaThe wise tortoise in Michael Ende's Momo, who can see half an hour into the futureSee what Kassiopeia looks like as a portrait
- KastanieFor glossy brown coats, like the fruits that burst from their shells in autumnSee what Kastanie looks like as a portrait
- KätheShortened form of Katharina, an old German name with a warm, cosy feelSee what Käthe looks like as a portrait
- KauzThe owl with big eyes, also a lovably eccentric characterSee what Kauz looks like as a portrait
- KayaOrigin uncertain, perhaps from Nordic Kaia, with a light, playful soundSee what Kaya looks like as a portrait
- KeksA German adaptation of English cakes, for little dogs as irresistible as crunchy biscuitsSee what Keks looks like as a portrait
- KenjiJapanese, often written with the characters for healthy and twoSee what Kenji looks like as a portrait
- KerberosThe three-headed guardian of the underworld, whose name may have meant spottedSee what Kerberos looks like as a portrait
- KiaraVariant of Chiara, known as the lion's daughter in The Lion King 2See what Kiara looks like as a portrait
- KieselSmall, round and sturdy, for compact dogs with staminaSee what Kiesel looks like as a portrait
- KimbaThe white lion from the Japanese animated series who wants peace in the jungleSee what Kimba looks like as a portrait
- KiraRussian feminine form of Cyrus, whose meaning remains uncertainSee what Kira looks like as a portrait
- KirscheFor dark-red coats and female dogs that are the cherry on topSee what Kirsche looks like as a portrait
- KiwiA fruit and a bird from New Zealand, for little, nimble bundles of fluffSee what Kiwi looks like as a portrait
- KlecksAs if someone had spilled paint, for dogs with a striking patchSee what Klecks looks like as a portrait
- KlopferThe rabbit in Bambi who thumps the ground with his hind footSee what Klopfer looks like as a portrait
- KnödelSouthern German for dumpling, for round, easy-going charactersSee what Knödel looks like as a portrait
- KnopfSmall and round like a clothes button, with button eyes to matchSee what Knopf looks like as a portrait
- KnuddelFrom the German word for cuddling, for dogs you want to hug all the timeSee what Knuddel looks like as a portrait
- KnutOld Norse knútr means knot, for stocky, compact charactersSee what Knut looks like as a portrait
- KobaltA metal named after the goblin once thought to contaminate oresSee what Kobalt looks like as a portrait
- KoboldA household spirit of legend, the origin of the word is uncertainSee what Kobold looks like as a portrait
- KokosFor white-coated companions with rough fur and a soft centreSee what Kokos looks like as a portrait
- KolibriTiny and constantly on the move, for lively little dogsSee what Kolibri looks like as a portrait
- KometFor dogs that shoot across the meadow with their tails streamingSee what Komet looks like as a portrait
- KonfettiColourful and cheerful, for dogs that make every day a celebrationSee what Konfetti looks like as a portrait
- KonstantinFrom Latin Constans, the steadfast one, for loyal companionsSee what Konstantin looks like as a portrait
- KrambambuliThe faithful dog in Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach's story, also an old liqueur from DanzigSee what Krambambuli looks like as a portrait
- KrawallFor little dogs that wake the whole house whenever the doorbell ringsSee what Krawall looks like as a portrait
- KreiselFor dogs that spin in circles with excitementSee what Kreisel looks like as a portrait
- KriemhildOld High German from mask and battle, Siegfried's wife in the NibelungenliedSee what Kriemhild looks like as a portrait
- KrümelFor little dogs that leave their traces all over the sofaSee what Krümel looks like as a portrait
- KunoShort form of old names containing kunni, clan and family, fitting for pack animalsSee what Kuno looks like as a portrait
- KürbisFor orange coats and cosy autumn days in the gardenSee what Kürbis looks like as a portrait
- KuschelFor dogs that want to snuggle up close on the sofa in the eveningSee what Kuschel looks like as a portrait
L
- LadyEnglish title of nobility, originally the bread-kneader in Old EnglishSee what Lady looks like as a portrait
- LaelapsThe dog of Greek legend whose prey could never escapeSee what Laelaps looks like as a portrait
- LaikaRussian for barker, the name of the female dog that travelled into space in 1957See what Laika looks like as a portrait
- LakritzFor jet-black coats that gleam like a liquorice wheelSee what Lakritz looks like as a portrait
- LanaShort form of Alana or Svetlana, soft and elegantSee what Lana looks like as a portrait
- LancelotThe bravest Knight of the Round Table, perhaps an Old French pet form of LanzoSee what Lancelot looks like as a portrait
- LaniHawaiian for sky, for female dogs with blue eyes and open heartsSee what Lani looks like as a portrait
- LaraRussian short form of Larissa, made known by the novel Doctor ZhivagoSee what Lara looks like as a portrait
- LarsScandinavian form of Laurentius, the man from Laurentum, the town of laurelSee what Lars looks like as a portrait
- LassieThe faithful female Collie in Eric Knight's novel, later in film and televisionSee what Lassie looks like as a portrait
- LausbubFor young male dogs with mischief on their minds and innocence in their eyesSee what Lausbub looks like as a portrait
- LavendelWith the scent of summer in Provence, for calm, even-tempered female dogsSee what Lavendel looks like as a portrait
- LeaGerman form of the biblical Leah, short, gentle and familiarSee what Lea looks like as a portrait
- LebkuchenFor brown heart-stealers that joined the family at Christmas timeSee what Lebkuchen looks like as a portrait
- LegolasSindarin for green leaves, the light-footed elf with the bowSee what Legolas looks like as a portrait
- LeiaForm of Lea from the Greek Bible, known as the princess in Star WarsSee what Leia looks like as a portrait
- LeifOld Norse for heir and descendant, like the seafarer Leif ErikssonSee what Leif looks like as a portrait
- LenaShort form of Helena or Magdalena, long established as a gentle name in its own rightSee what Lena looks like as a portrait
- LeniGerman pet form of Helene or Magdalena, gentle and affectionateSee what Leni looks like as a portrait
- LennyPet form of Leonard, Old German for brave lion, with a soft soundSee what Lenny looks like as a portrait
- LeoFrom Latin leo, lion, for dogs with impressive manes and plenty of courageSee what Leo looks like as a portrait
- LeonGreek for lion, for brave male dogs with great manesSee what Leon looks like as a portrait
- LeonoraItalian short form of Eleonora, melodious from beginning to endSee what Leonora looks like as a portrait
- LeopoldOld High German from people and bold, later associated with the Latin word for lionSee what Leopold looks like as a portrait
- LiaItalian form of Lea, also a short form of Julia or RosaliaSee what Lia looks like as a portrait
- LiamIrish short form of William, combining will and helmet, a little protectorSee what Liam looks like as a portrait
- LillyEnglish variant of Lily, from the flower, an ancient symbol of puritySee what Lilly looks like as a portrait
- LiloGerman short form of Liselotte, as cheerful as a child's laughterSee what Lilo looks like as a portrait
- LinaShort form of names ending in lina, also soft and tender in ArabicSee what Lina looks like as a portrait
- LindePeople used to gather beneath the lime tree, a name full of comfort and belongingSee what Linde looks like as a portrait
- LisaShort form of Elisabeth, roughly my God is an oath in HebrewSee what Lisa looks like as a portrait
- LivFrom Old Norse Hlíf, protection, now echoing the Nordic word for lifeSee what Liv looks like as a portrait
- LokiThe cunning shapeshifter of Norse legends, the meaning of his name is unclearSee what Loki looks like as a portrait
- LolaSpanish pet form of Dolores, with temperament and a swing of the hipsSee what Lola looks like as a portrait
- LordEnglish title of nobility, fitting for dogs with British composureSee what Lord looks like as a portrait
- LottaSwedish short form of Charlotta, as cheerful as a summer day by the lakeSee what Lotta looks like as a portrait
- LotteShort form of Charlotte or Liselotte, and therefore distantly related to KarlSee what Lotte looks like as a portrait
- LouShort form of Louise or Louis, equally good for male and female dogsSee what Lou looks like as a portrait
- LouisFrench form of Ludwig, borne by eighteen kings of FranceSee what Louis looks like as a portrait
- LucaItalian form of Lukas, probably originally the man from Lucania in southern ItalySee what Luca looks like as a portrait
- LuchsWith tufted ears and sharp eyes, for attentive observersSee what Luchs looks like as a portrait
- LuckyEnglish nickname for someone fortunate, for dogs that have hit the jackpotSee what Lucky looks like as a portrait
- LucyEnglish form of Lucia, derived from Latin lux, lightSee what Lucy looks like as a portrait
- LudmilaSlavic for favour of the people, formed from people and dearSee what Ludmila looks like as a portrait
- LudovicaItalian feminine form of Ludwig, elegant and a little playfulSee what Ludovica looks like as a portrait
- LudwigGermanic for famous in battle, a royal name with a long traditionSee what Ludwig looks like as a portrait
- LukeEnglish form of Lukas, probably the man from Lucania in southern ItalySee what Luke looks like as a portrait
- LumiFinnish for snow, as if made for white dogsSee what Lumi looks like as a portrait
- LumpiOrigin uncertain, a traditional German dog name for lovable little rascalsSee what Lumpi looks like as a portrait
- LunaLatin for moon and the name of the Roman moon goddess, for dogs that like to howl at nightSee what Luna looks like as a portrait
- LupoItalian for wolf, with a softer sound than the German wordSee what Lupo looks like as a portrait
- LuxLatin for light, short, bright and easy to callSee what Lux looks like as a portrait
- LyraThe constellation of the lyre, and the brave heroine of The Golden CompassSee what Lyra looks like as a portrait
M
- MadameFrench form of address for a lady, with a touch of Parisian charmSee what Madame looks like as a portrait
- MaditaAstrid Lindgren's spirited girl from Birkenlund, brave, curious and full of ideasSee what Madita looks like as a portrait
- MaeveEnglish form of Irish Medb, the intoxicating one, a warrior queen of legendSee what Maeve looks like as a portrait
- MagnusLatin for great, an old royal name in ScandinaviaSee what Magnus looks like as a portrait
- MajaLike Maya the Bee in Waldemar Bonsels' book, also a form of MariaSee what Maja looks like as a portrait
- MajestätA tongue-in-cheek name for dogs that only respond to a courtly curtsySee what Majestät looks like as a portrait
- MakroneA little almond biscuit, crisp on the outside and tender withinSee what Makrone looks like as a portrait
- MalaSanskrit for necklace, for female dogs that shine like jewelsSee what Mala looks like as a portrait
- MaliFrom Thai, where Mali means flower or jasmineSee what Mali looks like as a portrait
- MalouDanish short form of Marie-Louise, delicate yet confidentSee what Malou looks like as a portrait
- MammutA prehistoric giant with thick fur, nicely ironic for little dogsSee what Mammut looks like as a portrait
- MandelFor almond-shaped eyes and delicate, light brown coatsSee what Mandel looks like as a portrait
- MangoFor golden-yellow coats and a sunny, cheerfully tropical natureSee what Mango looks like as a portrait
- MaraHungarian and Croatian form of Maria, warm and familiarSee what Mara looks like as a portrait
- MargauxVariant of Margot, influenced by the famous wine village in BordeauxSee what Margaux looks like as a portrait
- MarleyThe wild, lovable Labrador in Marley & MeSee what Marley looks like as a portrait
- MarzipanFor pale, sweet dogs so lovely you could eat them upSee what Marzipan looks like as a portrait
- MatchaThe finely ground green tea from Japan, both calming and invigoratingSee what Matcha looks like as a portrait
- MatildaGermanic for strength in battle, also Roald Dahl's clever girlSee what Matilda looks like as a portrait
- MatsSwedish and Norwegian short form of Matthias, brief and sturdySee what Mats looks like as a portrait
- MaxShort form of Maximilian, short enough for any call across the meadowSee what Max looks like as a portrait
- MelchiorPerhaps Hebrew for king and light, also one of the Three Wise MenSee what Melchior looks like as a portrait
- MerleFrom the word for blackbird, Latin merula, for dark female dogs with a voiceSee what Merle looks like as a portrait
- MerlinForm of Welsh Myrddin, the wizard at King Arthur's courtSee what Merlin looks like as a portrait
- MerlotFor dark-red coats, from the smooth, velvety grape varietySee what Merlot looks like as a portrait
- MiaPet form of Maria, also sounding like Italian mia, mineSee what Mia looks like as a portrait
- MichelGerman pet form of Michael, and Astrid Lindgren's little rascal from LönnebergaSee what Michel looks like as a portrait
- MikaFinnish short form of Mikael, also a girl's name in JapaneseSee what Mika looks like as a portrait
- MilaFrom Slavic milŭ, dear and precious, fitting for any much-loved female dogSee what Mila looks like as a portrait
- MiloOrigin uncertain, Germanic or Greek, where Milon may mean yewSee what Milo looks like as a portrait
- MimiEnglish diminutive of Maria, dainty and cuddlySee what Mimi looks like as a portrait
- MimirThe wise giant of the Edda, whose name means the remembering oneSee what Mimir looks like as a portrait
- MiraSlavic short form of names containing Mir, meaning peaceSee what Mira looks like as a portrait
- MirabelleThe little golden plum from Lorraine, round and sunnySee what Mirabelle looks like as a portrait
- MireilleDerived from Mirèio, the heroine of a Provençal verse epic, probably from to admireSee what Mireille looks like as a portrait
- MiroShort form of Slavic names containing mir, peace, calm and friendlySee what Miro looks like as a portrait
- MisoThe Japanese seasoning paste, full of flavour and warmthSee what Miso looks like as a portrait
- MistralThe cold, strong northerly wind that blows through the Rhône valley into ProvenceSee what Mistral looks like as a portrait
- MjölnirThor's hammer, whose name is probably connected with lightning, for powerful charactersSee what Mjölnir looks like as a portrait
- MoccaFrom the port city of Mocha in Yemen, for coffee-brown coatsSee what Mocca looks like as a portrait
- MochiThe Japanese rice cake, round, sticky and irresistibly squishySee what Mochi looks like as a portrait
- MogliThe human child who grows up among wolves in the jungleSee what Mogli looks like as a portrait
- MohnBright red in the field, black and tiny in a cakeSee what Mohn looks like as a portrait
- MojoRepresents magical power and presence, for dogs with irresistible charmSee what Mojo looks like as a portrait
- MollyMedieval pet form of Mary, now a name in its own right for cheerful female dogsSee what Molly looks like as a portrait
- MomoThe girl in Michael Ende's novel who listens like nobody elseSee what Momo looks like as a portrait
- MonaScandinavian short form of Monika, calm and mysteriousSee what Mona looks like as a portrait
- MontmorencyThe Fox Terrier in Three Men in a Boat who finds trouble everywhereSee what Montmorency looks like as a portrait
- MontyVariant of Monte, a short form of Montgomery or a word for mountainSee what Monty looks like as a portrait
- MoosAs soft and quiet as a forest floor, for easy-going dogsSee what Moos looks like as a portrait
- MoritzGerman form of Mauritius, and of course the little rascal in Wilhelm Busch's Max und MoritzSee what Moritz looks like as a portrait
- MufasaSimba's wise father, king of the Pride LandsSee what Mufasa looks like as a portrait
- MuffinSmall, round and cuddly, like the treat from the baking tinSee what Muffin looks like as a portrait
- MuninOdin's second raven, whose name represents memory, for dogs that never forgetSee what Munin looks like as a portrait
- MurmelSmall, round and always rolling, like a colourful glass marbleSee what Murmel looks like as a portrait
- MurphyFrom an Irish surname, for dogs with a sense of adventureSee what Murphy looks like as a portrait
- MuskatFor nut-brown coats and a nature with a subtle touch of spiceSee what Muskat looks like as a portrait
N
- NachoSpanish pet form of Ignacio, also the crunchy tortilla chipSee what Nacho looks like as a portrait
- NalaThe brave lioness in The Lion King, the origin of the name is uncertainSee what Nala looks like as a portrait
- NannaBaldur's wife in Norse legend, perhaps from Old Norse nanþ, boldSee what Nanna looks like as a portrait
- NanukIn Iñupiaq, nanuq means polar bear, ideal for strong white dogsSee what Nanuk looks like as a portrait
- NayaVariant of Nia, probably modelled on MayaSee what Naya looks like as a portrait
- NebelGrey, quiet and a little mysterious, ideal for silvery coatsSee what Nebel looks like as a portrait
- NelePet form of Cornelia, which may derive from Latin cornu, hornSee what Nele looks like as a portrait
- NellyDiminutive of Nell and other names containing nel, playful and sweetSee what Nelly looks like as a portrait
- NemoLatin for nobody, Jules Verne's captain and a little clownfishSee what Nemo looks like as a portrait
- NeoGreek neos means new, also known as the hero of the Matrix filmsSee what Neo looks like as a portrait
- NeroRoman surname meaning strong and powerful, also black in ItalianSee what Nero looks like as a portrait
- NilaFrom Sanskrit for dark blue, like an evening skySee what Nila looks like as a portrait
- NilsScandinavian form of Nikolaus, Greek for victory of the peopleSee what Nils looks like as a portrait
- NinaShort form of names ending in nina, such as Antonina, meaning fire in QuechuaSee what Nina looks like as a portrait
- NinjaFrom Japanese, for silent prowlers in the kitchenSee what Ninja looks like as a portrait
- NinoItalian short form of names such as Giannino or Antonino, small and nimbleSee what Nino looks like as a portrait
- NjordNorse god of the sea, perhaps from a word for strong, for water-loving dogsSee what Njord looks like as a portrait
- NoahHebrew for rest, like the builder of the ark who saved all the animalsSee what Noah looks like as a portrait
- NofreteteEgyptian for the beautiful one has come, the name of the famous queenSee what Nofretete looks like as a portrait
- NoraShort form of Eleonore or Honora, made famous by Ibsen's play A Doll's HouseSee what Nora looks like as a portrait
- NougatSweet, soft and nut-brown, like many a dog's coatSee what Nougat looks like as a portrait
- NovaFrom Latin novus, new, for a fresh start with a puppySee what Nova looks like as a portrait
- NoxLatin for night, lovely for female dogs with jet-black coatsSee what Nox looks like as a portrait
- NudelFor long, lively dogs that wriggle through every gapSee what Nudel looks like as a portrait
- NuggetThe English word for a lump of gold, for little precious discoveriesSee what Nugget looks like as a portrait
O
- OberonThe fairy king in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, derived through Auberon from AlberichSee what Oberon looks like as a portrait
- OctaviaFeminine form of Octavius, Latin for the eighth oneSee what Octavia looks like as a portrait
- OdieThe cheerful, long-tongued dog whom Garfield is always teasingSee what Odie looks like as a portrait
- OdinFrom Old Norse óðr, raging and inspired, the father of the gods with his two wolvesSee what Odin looks like as a portrait
- OleDanish-Norwegian form of Olaf, Old Norse descendant of the ancestorsSee what Ole looks like as a portrait
- OlgaRussian form of Old Norse Helga, the holy or blessed oneSee what Olga looks like as a portrait
- OliveFor dark eyes and a relaxed, Mediterranean natureSee what Olive looks like as a portrait
- OliviaCoined by Shakespeare, probably from Latin oliva, oliveSee what Olivia looks like as a portrait
- OnyxA deep-black stone, as if made for raven-black coatsSee what Onyx looks like as a portrait
- OpalShimmers in many colours, fitting for dogs with patched or merle coatsSee what Opal looks like as a portrait
- OrionConstellation named after a hunter in Greek legend, the origin of the name is uncertainSee what Orion looks like as a portrait
- OrnellaInvented by Gabriele d'Annunzio, from the Tuscan flowering ashSee what Ornella looks like as a portrait
- OrpheusThe singer of Greek legend whose songs could tame even wild animalsSee what Orpheus looks like as a portrait
- OskarNordic and German form of Oscar, a name with poise for loyal companionsSee what Oskar looks like as a portrait
- OtterFor water lovers that jump into every pond and then want to get on the sofa while still wetSee what Otter looks like as a portrait
- OttilieGerman form of Odilia, derived from an old word for inheritance or wealthSee what Ottilie looks like as a portrait
- OttoOld High German ot represents prosperity and good fortune, the same forwards and backwardsSee what Otto looks like as a portrait
P
- PabloSpanish form of Paulus, with an artist's soul and warm eyesSee what Pablo looks like as a portrait
- PacoSpanish pet form of Francisco, or Francis, the friend of animalsSee what Paco looks like as a portrait
- PaddingtonThe polite bear from Peru with a hat and a fondness for marmaladeSee what Paddington looks like as a portrait
- PalomaSpanish for dove, as gentle and peaceful as a dog on the sofaSee what Paloma looks like as a portrait
- PanThe goat-legged Greek shepherd god, protector of flocks and pasturesSee what Pan looks like as a portrait
- PandaFor black-and-white dogs that enjoy ambling leisurely through the daySee what Panda looks like as a portrait
- PapagenoThe cheerful bird-catcher in Mozart's The Magic Flute, always with a song on his lipsSee what Papageno looks like as a portrait
- PaprikaFor red coats and fiery temperamentsSee what Paprika looks like as a portrait
- ParmesanThe flavoursome hard cheese from Italy, for dogs with big personalitiesSee what Parmesan looks like as a portrait
- ParzivalWolfram's form of Perceval, the Grail knight of Arthurian legendSee what Parzival looks like as a portrait
- PaschaAn old Ottoman honorary title, for male dogs that like to be waited onSee what Pascha looks like as a portrait
- PastaFor dogs that expect a generous portion after their walkSee what Pasta looks like as a portrait
- PatrascheThe loyal draught dog in the story A Dog of FlandersSee what Patrasche looks like as a portrait
- PaulFrom the Roman name Paulus, meaning small, often chosen especially for large dogsSee what Paul looks like as a portrait
- PaulaFeminine form of Paulus, simple, friendly and familiar for centuriesSee what Paula looks like as a portrait
- PauliFinnish form of Paul, an easy-going friend with a mischievous lookSee what Pauli looks like as a portrait
- PebblesThe English word for little stones, for delicate, rounded female dogsSee what Pebbles looks like as a portrait
- PekkaFinnish form of Peter, with a cheerful double kSee what Pekka looks like as a portrait
- PenelopeOdysseus' faithful wife, who waited twenty years for his returnSee what Penelope looks like as a portrait
- PepeSpanish pet form of José, for cheerful characters with sunshine in their coatsSee what Pepe looks like as a portrait
- PepperThe English word for the spice, for dogs with a lively streakSee what Pepper looks like as a portrait
- PerditaThe Dalmatian mother in 101 Dalmatians, brave and caringSee what Perdita looks like as a portrait
- PerleShimmering and precious, for pale female dogs with silky coatsSee what Perle looks like as a portrait
- PestoFor green-eyed dogs and lovers of Italian cookingSee what Pesto looks like as a portrait
- PfefferFor lively dogs with temperament and a pinch of spiceSee what Pfeffer looks like as a portrait
- PhoebeGreek for bright and pure, a Titaness of the moon in legendSee what Phoebe looks like as a portrait
- PhoenixThe legendary firebird that rises anew from its own ashesSee what Phoenix looks like as a portrait
- PiaFeminine form of Pius, the Latin word for devout, gentle in soundSee what Pia looks like as a portrait
- PilotMr Rochester's large dog in Jane Eyre, who suddenly appears on the moorSee what Pilot looks like as a portrait
- PinaItalian short form of names ending in pina, such as Giuseppina, small and refinedSee what Pina looks like as a portrait
- PinocchioThe wooden puppet in Carlo Collodi's fairy tale whose nose grows when he tells liesSee what Pinocchio looks like as a portrait
- PiperEnglish occupational surname for a pipe player, as if made for dogs that come at a whistleSee what Piper looks like as a portrait
- PippiAstrid Lindgren's strongest heroine, cheeky and wild, with a horse and a monkeySee what Pippi looks like as a portrait
- PippinThe playful, curious hobbit in The Lord of the RingsSee what Pippin looks like as a portrait
- PiratFor adventurers with an eye patch that bring home every prizeSee what Pirat looks like as a portrait
- PistazieThe green nut that only opens when you give it timeSee what Pistazie looks like as a portrait
- PixelA dot in an image, formed from pix for pictures and elementSee what Pixel looks like as a portrait
- PlutoMickey Mouse's loyal, playful dog, always with a wagging tailSee what Pluto looks like as a portrait
- PollyMedieval variant of Molly, as lively as a parrotSee what Polly looks like as a portrait
- PommesFor golden-yellow coats and dogs that gaze longingly at the takeaway standSee what Pommes looks like as a portrait
- PongoThe Dalmatian father who saves his puppies from CruellaSee what Pongo looks like as a portrait
- PopcornFor dogs that leap into the air with sheer joySee what Popcorn looks like as a portrait
- PralineElegantly wrapped and soft inside, for refined little ladiesSee what Praline looks like as a portrait
- PrinzFor little male dogs treated like heirs to the throne at homeSee what Prinz looks like as a portrait
- PrinzessinFor female dogs that take it for granted that the softest cushion is theirsSee what Prinzessin looks like as a portrait
- ProseccoFor lively female dogs that liven up every partySee what Prosecco looks like as a portrait
- ProsperoItalian for the fortunate one, also the wizard in Shakespeare's The TempestSee what Prospero looks like as a portrait
- PuckThe mischievous sprite in A Midsummer Night's Dream, always ready for a prankSee what Puck looks like as a portrait
- PuddingFor soft, wobbly puppies still unsteady on their feetSee what Pudding looks like as a portrait
- PumbaaThe kind-hearted warthog, Timon's best friend in The Lion KingSee what Pumbaa looks like as a portrait
- PumpernickelThe dark, heavy rye bread from Westphalia, for strong black dogsSee what Pumpernickel looks like as a portrait
- PumucklEllis Kaut's red-haired goblin who gets up to mischief at Master Eder's workshopSee what Pumuckl looks like as a portrait
- PünktchenFor spotted coats or little dogs with a big presenceSee what Pünktchen looks like as a portrait
- PurzelFrom the German word for tumbling, for puppies that keep falling over as they playSee what Purzel looks like as a portrait
- PuschelAs round and soft as a little ball of woolSee what Puschel looks like as a portrait
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- QuarkWhite, soft and good for all sorts of things, and this dog never gets up to nonsenseSee what Quark looks like as a portrait
- QueenieEnglish pet form of Queen, for little queens on four pawsSee what Queenie looks like as a portrait
- QuijoteThe dreamy Knight of the Sorrowful Countenance who charges at windmillsSee what Quijote looks like as a portrait
- QuincyFrom an English surname derived from the Roman name QuintusSee what Quincy looks like as a portrait
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- RabaukeFor loud, boisterous rough-and-tumblers with good heartsSee what Rabauke looks like as a portrait
- RabeClever and deep black, fitting for dark dogs with alert mindsSee what Rabe looks like as a portrait
- RackerFor wild little characters that are always dreaming up something newSee what Racker looks like as a portrait
- RadagastTolkien's wizard who prefers talking to animals rather than peopleSee what Radagast looks like as a portrait
- RafikiSwahili for friend, the wise baboon in The Lion KingSee what Rafiki looks like as a portrait
- RagnarFrom Old Norse regin, counsel, and herr, army, like the legendary Ragnar LodbrokSee what Ragnar looks like as a portrait
- RajaArabic for hope, also echoing the Sanskrit word for kingSee what Raja looks like as a portrait
- RaketeFor dogs that launch themselves from a standstill as soon as the lead comes offSee what Rakete looks like as a portrait
- RakshaThe wolf mother in The Jungle Book who takes Mowgli into her packSee what Raksha looks like as a portrait
- RamsesEgyptian for born of Ra, a name borne by great pharaohsSee what Ramses looks like as a portrait
- RantanplanThe endearingly dim prison dog in the Lucky Luke comicsSee what Rantanplan looks like as a portrait
- RasmusScandinavian form of Erasmus, Greek for loved and longed forSee what Rasmus looks like as a portrait
- RatatoskrThe squirrel in the Edda that carries gossip up and down the world treeSee what Ratatoskr looks like as a portrait
- RayaBulgarian and Russian pet form of Rayna or Raisa, short and radiantSee what Raya looks like as a portrait
- RexLatin rex means king, a short call with royal ambitionsSee what Rex looks like as a portrait
- RhysFrom Old Welsh Ris, probably meaning ardour and enthusiasmSee what Rhys looks like as a portrait
- RigelThe bright star at Orion's foot, from the Arabic word for footSee what Rigel looks like as a portrait
- RikkiFrom Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, the fearless mongoose in Kipling's The Jungle BookSee what Rikki looks like as a portrait
- RioSpanish and Portuguese for river, for dogs that find every streamSee what Rio looks like as a portrait
- RiverThe English word for a watercourse, through Old French from the Latin word for bankSee what River looks like as a portrait
- RobinMedieval English pet form of Robert, known through Robin HoodSee what Robin looks like as a portrait
- RoccoGermanic name, perhaps from hruoh, crow, borne by the patron saint of the sickSee what Rocco looks like as a portrait
- RockyLike the boxer Rocky Balboa in the films, for tough fighters with soft heartsSee what Rocky looks like as a portrait
- RomeoItalian for Roman, famous as the lover in Shakespeare's tragedySee what Romeo looks like as a portrait
- RomyPet form of Rosemarie, delicate in sound and full of warmthSee what Romy looks like as a portrait
- RonanBreton and English form of Rónán, meaning little sealSee what Ronan looks like as a portrait
- RonjaInvented by Astrid Lindgren from a Swedish lake name, the brave robber's daughterSee what Ronja looks like as a portrait
- RosaFrom the Latin word for rose, gentle yet with thornsSee what Rosa looks like as a portrait
- RosalieFrench and German form of Rosalia, with a rose in its soundSee what Rosalie looks like as a portrait
- RosalindOld High German from horse and gentle, later associated with the beautiful roseSee what Rosalind looks like as a portrait
- RosiAffectionate diminutive of Rosa or Rosalie, blossoming and warm-heartedSee what Rosi looks like as a portrait
- RosmarinFrom Latin ros marinus, sea dew, a fragrant herb shrubSee what Rosmarin looks like as a portrait
- RowanEnglish form of Irish Ruadhán, also the name of the mountain ashSee what Rowan looks like as a portrait
- RoxyEnglish diminutive of Roxana, for female dogs with stage presenceSee what Roxy looks like as a portrait
- RubyFrom the gemstone, Latin rubeus means red, for reddish-brown treasuresSee what Ruby looks like as a portrait
- RudiPet form of Rudolf, containing the old words for fame and wolfSee what Rudi looks like as a portrait
- RunaFeminine form of Rune, Old Norse rún, secret knowledgeSee what Runa looks like as a portrait
- RustyEnglish nickname for rust-red hair, perfect for reddish coatsSee what Rusty looks like as a portrait
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- SafranThe world's most precious spice, for distinguished golden-red dogsSee what Safran looks like as a portrait
- SagaNorse goddess, perhaps the seeing one, also the Swedish word for fairy taleSee what Saga looks like as a portrait
- SahneFor creamy-white female dogs with velvety-soft naturesSee what Sahne looks like as a portrait
- SakuraJapanese for cherry blossom, delicate yet returning reliably every springSee what Sakura looks like as a portrait
- SalbeiThe silver-green herb with velvety leaves, for calm naturesSee what Salbei looks like as a portrait
- SallyEnglish diminutive of Sarah, Hebrew for princessSee what Sally looks like as a portrait
- SamShort for Samuel, brief and clear for any callSee what Sam looks like as a portrait
- SammyPet form of names such as Samuel, Hebrew for name of GodSee what Sammy looks like as a portrait
- SamsonHebrew from shemesh, sun, and the hero with immense strengthSee what Samson looks like as a portrait
- SamweisFrodo's faithful companion in The Lord of the Rings, who never leaves his sideSee what Samweis looks like as a portrait
- SanchoFrom Sancho Panza, Don Quixote's down-to-earth companionSee what Sancho looks like as a portrait
- SandyOriginally a pet form of Alexander or Sandra, now also fitting for sandy-coloured coatsSee what Sandy looks like as a portrait
- SaphirAs deep blue as the gemstone, lovely for dogs with blue eyesSee what Saphir looks like as a portrait
- SatinSmooth and glossy, for dogs with short, silky coatsSee what Satin looks like as a portrait
- SchelmA lovable joker who steals your sock with a faithful lookSee what Schelm looks like as a portrait
- SchlingelFor lovable little rascals you can never stay cross with for longSee what Schlingel looks like as a portrait
- SchnitzelFor dogs that sit very unobtrusively beside the table at lunchtimeSee what Schnitzel looks like as a portrait
- SchnuffiFrom the German word for sniffing, for noses that inspect every blade of grassSee what Schnuffi looks like as a portrait
- ScoobyThe timid Great Dane who helps solve any mystery in return for dog biscuitsSee what Scooby looks like as a portrait
- SeleneGreek for moon, the Titaness who guides the moonSee what Selene looks like as a portrait
- SentaPet form of Kreszentia, derived from Latin cresco, I growSee what Senta looks like as a portrait
- ShadowThe English word for shade, for dogs that never leave your sideSee what Shadow looks like as a portrait
- SheriffFor dogs that keep law and order in the gardenSee what Sheriff looks like as a portrait
- SherlockFrom an English surname referring to closely cropped hair, made famous by the detectiveSee what Sherlock looks like as a portrait
- SherryFor red-gold coats and female dogs with Spanish temperamentSee what Sherry looks like as a portrait
- ShilaFrom Sanskrit for nature and good conduct, a name for well-behaved dogsSee what Shila looks like as a portrait
- ShivaSanskrit for kind and auspicious, also enchanting in PersianSee what Shiva looks like as a portrait
- SiegfriedOld High German from victory and peace, the dragon-slayer of the Nibelungen legendSee what Siegfried looks like as a portrait
- SifOld Norse for bride or relative, Thor's golden-haired wifeSee what Sif looks like as a portrait
- SigneModern Scandinavian form of Signý, Old Norse from victory and newSee what Signe looks like as a portrait
- SigridFrom Old Norse sigr, victory, and fríðr, beautiful, for victorious beautiesSee what Sigrid looks like as a portrait
- SigynOld Norse from victory and friend, Loki's wife who stayed loyally by his sideSee what Sigyn looks like as a portrait
- SilberGleams like moonlight, for grey or silvery dogs of any ageSee what Silber looks like as a portrait
- SimbaSwahili for lion, the young hero of The Lion KingSee what Simba looks like as a portrait
- SinaShort form of Rosina or Gesina, small, bright and affectionateSee what Sina looks like as a portrait
- SindreNorwegian form of Sindri, the skilful dwarf of Norse legendSee what Sindre looks like as a portrait
- SirThe English form of address for knights, for polite, composed male dogsSee what Sir looks like as a portrait
- SiriusThe brightest star in Canis Major, Greek for burningSee what Sirius looks like as a portrait
- SissiGerman pet form of Elisabeth, with imperial glamour from AustriaSee what Sissi looks like as a portrait
- SkadiOld Norse for harm, the giantess of winter, skis and mountains, for snow loversSee what Skadi looks like as a portrait
- SkippyThe clever bush kangaroo from the Australian television seriesSee what Skippy looks like as a portrait
- SkyeFrom the Scottish Isle of Skye, for dogs with a taste for wind and wide-open spacesSee what Skye looks like as a portrait
- SmaragdBrilliant green, for dogs with sparkling eyes and noble naturesSee what Smaragd looks like as a portrait
- SmillaInvented for the heroine of Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow, Danish smil means smileSee what Smilla looks like as a portrait
- SnoopyThe dreamy Beagle from Peanuts who lies on the roof of his kennelSee what Snoopy looks like as a portrait
- SockeFor dogs with pale paws, as if they were wearing little socksSee what Socke looks like as a portrait
- SolveigOld Norse from sun and strength, like the faithful heroine of Peer GyntSee what Solveig looks like as a portrait
- SommerAs warm, bright and carefree as long evenings in the gardenSee what Sommer looks like as a portrait
- SophieFrench form of Sophia, Greek for wisdomSee what Sophie looks like as a portrait
- SpatzSmall, cheeky and always in the thick of things, like the bird in the yardSee what Spatz looks like as a portrait
- SpeedyEnglish for quick, for little sprinters with big ambitionsSee what Speedy looks like as a portrait
- SpekulatiusThe spiced Christmas biscuit with pictures, for dogs that arrive in DecemberSee what Spekulatius looks like as a portrait
- SpikeEnglish nickname, probably for spiky hair, ideal for a tousled coatSee what Spike looks like as a portrait
- SteinarOld Norse from stone and warrior, fitting for unshakeable male dogsSee what Steinar looks like as a portrait
- StellaLatin for star, first used as a name by an English poetSee what Stella looks like as a portrait
- StormThe English word for wild weather, for dogs that sweep through life with forceSee what Storm looks like as a portrait
- StreuselFor speckled dogs, like the sweet crumbs scattered over a cakeSee what Streusel looks like as a portrait
- StrolchThe charming street dog who falls in love with LadySee what Strolch looks like as a portrait
- StrubbelFor dogs with hairstyles that defy every brushSee what Strubbel looks like as a portrait
- StruppiThe white Fox Terrier who accompanies Tintin in Hergé's comicsSee what Struppi looks like as a portrait
- SukiEnglish pet form of Susanna or Susan, lively and nimbleSee what Suki looks like as a portrait
- SultanFrom Arabic for ruler, for dogs that set the toneSee what Sultan looks like as a portrait
- SunnyEnglish for full of sunshine and cheer, for dogs with permanent smilesSee what Sunny looks like as a portrait
- SushiFor little gourmets that prefer fish to meatSee what Sushi looks like as a portrait
- SusiThe sheltered female Cocker Spaniel who shares spaghetti with TrampSee what Susi looks like as a portrait
- SveaThe personification of Sweden, derived from the Svear people, for Nordic beautiesSee what Svea looks like as a portrait
- SvenFrom the Old Norse byname Sveinn, boy, borne by Danish kingsSee what Sven looks like as a portrait
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- TacoFor dogs that love being wrapped up in their blanketsSee what Taco looks like as a portrait
- TaigaThe endless northern coniferous forest, home to wolves and bearsSee what Taiga looks like as a portrait
- TapsiFrom the German word for clumsy, for puppies that trip over their own pawsSee what Tapsi looks like as a portrait
- TaraFrom Sanskrit for star, also a royal hill in IrelandSee what Tara looks like as a portrait
- TarzanThe lord of the jungle in Edgar Rice Burroughs' novelsSee what Tarzan looks like as a portrait
- TeddyPet form of Theodor, Greek for gift of God, and as cuddly as a teddy bearSee what Teddy looks like as a portrait
- TessaContracted form of Theresa, whose meaning is uncertain, perhaps from Greek summerSee what Tessa looks like as a portrait
- TheoShort form of Theodor, Greek for gift of God, a little blessingSee what Theo looks like as a portrait
- ThorOld Norse for thunder, the name of the hammer-wielding god, for powerful male dogsSee what Thor looks like as a portrait
- ThyraLatinised form of a name containing Thor, with a disputed second elementSee what Thyra looks like as a portrait
- TigerStriped and brave, fitting for strong brindle dogsSee what Tiger looks like as a portrait
- TildaShort form of Matilda, which combines power and battle in Old GermanSee what Tilda looks like as a portrait
- TimmyEnglish diminutive of Timothy, meaning honouring GodSee what Timmy looks like as a portrait
- TimonThe outspoken meerkat who shows Simba a carefree way of lifeSee what Timon looks like as a portrait
- TinaShort form of Christina or Martina, brief, clear and warm-heartedSee what Tina looks like as a portrait
- TiramisuItalian for pick me up, the dessert for any low moodSee what Tiramisu looks like as a portrait
- TitaniaThe fairy queen in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Oberon's companionSee what Titania looks like as a portrait
- TitusOld Roman given name of unknown meaning, probably of Oscan originSee what Titus looks like as a portrait
- TjorvenThe girl from Astrid Lindgren's Saltkråkan, never without her enormous dogSee what Tjorven looks like as a portrait
- TobyMedieval form of Tobias, who travelled with an angel and a dog in the BibleSee what Toby looks like as a portrait
- ToffeeFor caramel-coloured coats and a tenacious, sweet natureSee what Toffee looks like as a portrait
- TofuWhite, soft and unflustered, taking on every mood of the familySee what Tofu looks like as a portrait
- TohuwabohuHebrew for formless and empty, used in German for complete chaosSee what Tohuwabohu looks like as a portrait
- TollpatschFor dogs with big paws that they still trip over themselvesSee what Tollpatsch looks like as a portrait
- ToniThe handy form of Anton, uncomplicated and always cheerfulSee what Toni looks like as a portrait
- TopasA golden-yellow gemstone for dogs with honey-coloured coatsSee what Topas looks like as a portrait
- TorbenDanish form of Torbjörn, Thor's bear, strong and good-naturedSee what Torben looks like as a portrait
- TornadoFor whirlwinds that rearrange the living room in secondsSee what Tornado looks like as a portrait
- TorvaldOld Norse for ruler of Thor, strong and steadfastSee what Torvald looks like as a portrait
- ToscaThe passionate singer in Puccini's opera, a true divaSee what Tosca looks like as a portrait
- TotoThe little black dog who accompanies Dorothy to the land of OzSee what Toto looks like as a portrait
- ToveModern form of Old Norse Tófa, a short form of ThorfridSee what Tove looks like as a portrait
- TristanProbably from the Pictish name Drustan, the tragic lover of the Tristan legendSee what Tristan looks like as a portrait
- TrollA creature of northern legend, for little rascals with shaggy coatsSee what Troll looks like as a portrait
- TrubelWherever he goes, there is always something happeningSee what Trubel looks like as a portrait
- TrüffelFor keen noses, as dogs are also traditionally used to search for trufflesSee what Trüffel looks like as a portrait
- TundraThe treeless cold steppe of the far north, for dogs that love snowSee what Tundra looks like as a portrait
- TurboFor dogs with two gears: fast asleep and full throttleSee what Turbo looks like as a portrait
- TuuliMeans wind in Finnish and Estonian, for female dogs that sweep across the fieldsSee what Tuuli looks like as a portrait
- TyrNorse god of war and law, who sacrificed his hand to the wolf FenrirSee what Tyr looks like as a portrait
- TysonFrom Old French tison, firebrand, for dogs with fire in their heartsSee what Tyson looks like as a portrait
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- UllGod of winter and hunting in the Edda, at home on skisSee what Ull looks like as a portrait
- UnniProbably a newer formation from Old Norse wave or love, its origin is not entirely certainSee what Unni looks like as a portrait
- UrmelThe clumsy prehistoric creature that hatches from an egg in the iceSee what Urmel looks like as a portrait
- UschiGerman pet form of Ursula, little she-bear, cosy and roundSee what Uschi looks like as a portrait
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- ValentinFrom Latin valens, strong and healthy, a name for much-loved dogsSee what Valentin looks like as a portrait
- VanilleFor cream-coloured coats and a sweet, gentle natureSee what Vanille looks like as a portrait
- VegaThe brightest star in Lyra, whose name comes from ArabicSee what Vega looks like as a portrait
- VenusLatin for love, the name of the Roman goddess of love and a planetSee what Venus looks like as a portrait
- VesnaMeans spring in many Slavic languages, from an old spirit of springSee what Vesna looks like as a portrait
- VickyEnglish diminutive of Victoria, the victor in the dog parkSee what Vicky looks like as a portrait
- VidarOdin's son, who defeats the wolf Fenrir at the end, probably wide warriorSee what Vidar looks like as a portrait
- ViktorFrom Latin Victor, the winner, for dogs in a winning moodSee what Viktor looks like as a portrait
- ViolaLatin for violet, also the heroine in Shakespeare's Twelfth NightSee what Viola looks like as a portrait
- VitoItalian form of Vitus, derived from the Latin word for lifeSee what Vito looks like as a portrait
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- WaffelWarm, golden-brown and fresh from the waffle iron, for sunny naturesSee what Waffel looks like as a portrait
- WaldiConsidered a pet form of Waldemar, from Old German walt, rule, and mari, famousSee what Waldi looks like as a portrait
- WallaceScottish surname meaning foreigner, and Gromit's inventor ownerSee what Wallace looks like as a portrait
- WasabiGreen, fiery and underestimated, for little dogs with big temperamentsSee what Wasabi looks like as a portrait
- WatsonEnglish surname, son of Wat, Sherlock Holmes' faithful companionSee what Watson looks like as a portrait
- WauziImitates the sound of barking, a pet name every child understandsSee what Wauzi looks like as a portrait
- WendelinOld diminutive of Germanic names containing wentil, borne by a hermit from TrierSee what Wendelin looks like as a portrait
- WhiskyFor amber-coloured coats and male dogs with a rough exteriorSee what Whisky looks like as a portrait
- WichtelA little household spirit that secretly helps or gets up to mischiefSee what Wichtel looks like as a portrait
- WickieThe clever little Viking from the animated series who prefers thinking to fightingSee what Wickie looks like as a portrait
- WieselNimble, slender and always a leap ahead of everyone elseSee what Wiesel looks like as a portrait
- WilhelmineThe feminine form of Wilhelm, with plenty of dignity for a proud female dogSee what Wilhelmine looks like as a portrait
- WilliGerman diminutive of Wilhelm, as easy-going as a Sunday in the gardenSee what Willi looks like as a portrait
- WillowThe English tree name, as flexible and graceful as its branchesSee what Willow looks like as a portrait
- WilmaShort form of Wilhelmina, for strong-willed female dogsSee what Wilma looks like as a portrait
- WinniePet form of Winifred, known through the honey-loving bear Winnie-the-PoohSee what Winnie looks like as a portrait
- WinterFor thick-coated dogs that prefer snow to sunshineSee what Winter looks like as a portrait
- WirbelwindFor puppies that sweep through the flat and then fall fast asleepSee what Wirbelwind looks like as a portrait
- WolfThe wild ancestor of all dogs, for proud, watchful companionsSee what Wolf looks like as a portrait
- WolfgangCombines wolf and way, suggesting the path of the wolfSee what Wolfgang looks like as a portrait
- WolfsblutHalf dog, half wolf, the main character in Jack London's novelSee what Wolfsblut looks like as a portrait
- WolkeLight and soft, fitting for pale, fluffy companionsSee what Wolke looks like as a portrait
- WrenThe English name of the tiny bird with the unexpectedly loud voiceSee what Wren looks like as a portrait
- WuffiImitates the woof of a bark, a dog name could hardly be simplerSee what Wuffi looks like as a portrait
- WuschelFor tousled curly heads that no comb can tame for longSee what Wuschel looks like as a portrait
- WuselFor lively dogs that never sit still and seem to be everywhere at onceSee what Wusel looks like as a portrait
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- XaverDerived from a Basque place name meaning new houseSee what Xaver looks like as a portrait
- XenaProbably a variant of Xenia, Greek for hospitalitySee what Xena looks like as a portrait
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- YaraFrom Persian yar, friend and helper, a loyal soulSee what Yara looks like as a portrait
- YlvaOld Norse for she-wolf, a name straight from the packSee what Ylva looks like as a portrait
- YlviOrigin uncertain, its sound recalls Nordic YlvaSee what Ylvi looks like as a portrait
- YmirThe primordial giant of Norse legend, whose name probably means twinSee what Ymir looks like as a portrait
- YodaThe small, ancient Jedi Master with great wisdom and unusual sentence orderSee what Yoda looks like as a portrait
- YoshiJapanese for happiness or good, a cheerful name for little whirlwindsSee what Yoshi looks like as a portrait
- YukiJapanese for snow or happiness, depending on the written character, for white-coated companionsSee what Yuki looks like as a portrait
- YukonThe long river through Canada and Alaska, wild and wideSee what Yukon looks like as a portrait
- YumaOrigin uncertain, known as a place in Arizona, short and resonantSee what Yuma looks like as a portrait
- YumiJapanese for bow, also written with the syllable mi for beautifulSee what Yumi looks like as a portrait
- YunaOrigin uncertain, popular for its soft, bright soundSee what Yuna looks like as a portrait
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- ZarinThe female ruler of Russia, for female dogs that tolerate no dissentSee what Zarin looks like as a portrait
- ZephyrThe west wind of Greek legend, mild and springlikeSee what Zephyr looks like as a portrait
- ZeusFather of the Greek gods, from an old root for sky and shiningSee what Zeus looks like as a portrait
- ZimtFor cinnamon-brown coats and warm, cosy winter daysSee what Zimt looks like as a portrait
- ZoeGreek for life, something this female dog certainly has plenty ofSee what Zoe looks like as a portrait
- ZoraSouth Slavic for dawn, for female dogs that wake earlySee what Zora looks like as a portrait
- ZorroSpanish for fox, the masked hero who fights for the weakSee what Zorro looks like as a portrait
- ZottelFor long-haired dogs with fringes over their eyes and mud in their coatsSee what Zottel looks like as a portrait
- ZuckerFor the sweetest of the sweet, preferably with a pale coatSee what Zucker looks like as a portrait
- ZuckerwatteFor pale, fluffy dogs that look as if they came from a funfairSee what Zuckerwatte looks like as a portrait
- ZwiebackTwice-baked and doubly crunchy, for little crumb monstersSee what Zwieback looks like as a portrait
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How to find the right name for your dog
Your dog's name will be with you for many years. You'll call it in the park in the morning, whisper it on the sofa at night and say it aloud at the vet's reception desk. It should feel right in everyday life as well as look good written down. A few simple rules can soon turn a long list into a short one.
Short and clear: one or two syllables
Dogs respond best to short, clear names. One or two syllables are ideal because they're quick and easy to call distinctly. Names with a clear vowel such as a, o or i carry well, even across a meadow. A longer name is still fine: ‘Konstantin’ naturally becomes ‘Konni’ in daily life. Just think beforehand about which short form might emerge and whether you like it.
Avoid sounding like a command
The name should sound clearly different from the commands you use in training. The classic German commands include ‘Sitz’ (sit), ‘Platz’ (down), ‘Nein’ (no) and ‘Hier’ (come). A dog called Fritz may hear his name in ‘Sitz’, and Kai can sound suspiciously like ‘Nein’ when it's windy outside. Names of family members or other pets in the home should not sound too similar either.
Try calling it in everyday life
Before deciding, try calling the name. Say it aloud a few times as if you were calling your dog back from play. Does it feel right? Would you call it in a busy park without blushing? Will it still suit your puppy once they're fully grown? A name that suits a clumsy bundle of fur can feel rather different at 40 kilos.
Personality, appearance or simply a gut feeling
Many people wait a few days before deciding. That gives them time to see whether their dog is more of a calm bear or a whirlwind. Some take their cue from coat colour, others from a favourite character in a film or book, or a place that means a lot to them. Nordic names often suit Huskies and Spitz dogs; noble names suit imposing breeds. In the end, trust your instincts. Use the filters above, save names to your shortlist and let the random name picker suggest ideas you might never have thought of.
What the style groups mean
Classic names such as Otto, Greta and Bruno have been familiar for generations and sound friendly. Modern names sound fresh and often international. Funny names such as Keks or Wusel bring a little lightness to everyday life, but should still make you smile in ten years. Nordic names come from Scandinavia and ancient legends; noble names suggest aristocracy and poise. Nature and food names often say something about coat colour or personality. Names from films and books connect your dog with a story you love. Many names fit two groups, which is why they appear under more than one filter.
If your dog already has a name
A rescue dog often arrives with a name. You can change it. This is easiest with a similar-sounding name or by linking the new name to something pleasant: say it, give a treat and repeat in quiet moments for a few days. Most dogs learn their new name surprisingly quickly.
A name to remember
The name becomes part of your shared story. One day it might appear on a dog tag, a bowl or a portrait on the wall. It's worth taking a little time to choose, then enjoying the name you've settled on.
Common questions about dog names
How long should a dog's name be?
One or two syllables are ideal. Short names are quick and clear to call, and dogs recognise them well. Longer names work too if they have a good short form.
Which names should I avoid?
Names that sound like commands, for example the German ‘Sitz’ (sit), ‘Platz’ (down), ‘Nein’ (no) or ‘Hier’ (come). Names that sound very similar to those of family members or other pets in the home can also cause confusion.
Can I give a rescue dog a new name?
Yes. For a few days, link the new name with something pleasant, such as a treat or praise, and say it in quiet moments. A similar-sounding name makes the change especially easy.
How does the search work?
The search looks only at names. Names beginning with what you've entered appear first, followed by names containing it. Uppercase, lowercase and umlauts make no difference: you can also find Björn by typing bjoern or bjorn. Turn on ‘also search meanings’ to search the meanings too. If a name isn't in our list yet, we'll suggest similar-sounding names.
How does the random name picker work?
Tap ‘Pick a random name’. We'll choose from all the names matching your gender, length and style filters. Anything in the search box is ignored. Tap ‘Another one’ to draw the next name straight away.
How does the shortlist work?
Tap the heart beside a name to add it to your shortlist. It's stored only in your browser; we can't see it. Tap a name in the list to remove it.