Top 100 Girl Dog Names A-Z | Find the Perfect Female Dog Name
Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth
Finding the perfect girl dog name can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. In this blog post we’ve put together 100 female dog names from A-Z to help give you some inspiration!
Dogs are wonderful additions to any family, and naming them is such a fun way to celebrate your new canine companion..
Searching for a good name for your new puppy can be tough, but you needn’t limit yourself to the classic female dog names. Get inspiration from somewhere unexpected like your favorite band, sports team, or even a family friend! You can also take a look at our recommendations for the top Unique Dog Names and our list of boy dog names.
The names in this list are listed alphabetically so you can browse for your favorite starting sound and find a perfect female puppy name.
Trending Female Dog Names
If you're looking for inspiration, check out these trending girl dog names:
- Bella
- Luna
- Charlie
- Lucy
- Daisy
- Stella
Pop culture has influenced many of these names, with pet parents drawing ideas from TV shows, movies, and social media influencers.
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Letter |
Girl Dog Names |
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A |
Abby, Addison, Adele, Athena, Autumn, Aspen, Aida, Alexis, Alice, Allie, Angel, Ariel, Ava, Annabelle, Amber, Atari, Angelica, Anastasia, Arya, Azalea |
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B |
Bailey, Bella, Bonnie, Brooklyn, Buffy, Birdie, Blair, Blossom, Bambi, Bessie, Bianca, Billie, Blaze, Blue, Breeze, Bria, Bunny, Buttercup, Blaze, Barbie |
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C |
Chanel, Charlotte, Chloe, Cinnamon, Cookie, Candy, Clover, Callie, Coral, Camilla, Cher, Clementine, Clover, Cricket, Chelsea, Cara, Coco, Cindy, Cassie, Capri |
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D |
Daisy, Delilah, Dixie, Duchess, Dolly, Dakota, Dina, Dora, Dream, Diamond, Diana, Dixie Belle, Dixie Mae, Dottie, Darla, Diva, Doodle, Dove, Daphne, Dory |
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E |
Ella, Ellie, Elsa, Ember, Estelle, Eden, Emmy, Everly, Eve, Eliza, Emberly, Ebony, Edie, Electra, Elsa Mae, Etta, Emiko, Eris, Ezri, Elise |
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F |
Faith, Fiona, Freckles, Flora, Fifi, Frida, Fawn, Fergie, Fancy, Felicity, Fluffy, Frosty, Frankie, Feather, Figgy, Finley, Flower, Fern, Francine, Fia |
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G |
Gabby, Ginger, Goldie, Grace, Greta, Gigi, Gia, Geneva, Galaxy, Gemma, Gidget, Gracie, Gypsy, Glitter, Glory, Gaia, Gloria, Glimmer, Gwen, Gala |
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H |
Harper, Hazel, Honey, Holly, Hope, Harmony, Haven, Harlow, Halo, Henrietta, Henley, Honeydew, Heather, Helga, Hershey, Hilda, Hush, Hattie, Hyacinth, Hera |
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I |
Ivy, Isla, Indigo, Iris, Imani, India, Izzy, Ivory, Ilsa, Infinity, Inara, Ink, Isabella, Isa, Imelda, Indigo Star, Isolde, Ivory Rose, Isadora, Irena |
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J |
Jasmine, Jewel, Josie, June, Jade, Journey, Joy, Juno, Juniper, Jolene, Jenna, Jamie, Jenny, Jazzy, Jersey, Jada, Jayla, Jubilee, Judy, Juliette |
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K |
Kali, Kiki, Kiwi, Kona, Koda, Kenzie, Kira, Karma, Kaya, Kenna, Kacey, Khaleesi, Koda Bear, Kimber, Katrina, Katie, Kaia, Karina, Kitty, Kloe |
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L |
Luna, Lily, Lucy, Lola, Lacey, Lexie, Lulu, Lucky, Lyric, Lavender, Lila, Lilac, Lottie, Leda, Ladybug, Leona, Lani, Lilith, Lotus, Lavender Blue |
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M |
Maddie, Millie, Molly, Mocha, Misty, Mia, Maggie, Moxie, Maisy, Maple, Moon, Melody, Myra, Marigold, May, Meadow, Moony, Minnie, Melody Star, Montana |
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N |
Nova, Nala, Nellie, Nikki, Naomi, Neve, Nadia, Natasha, Nora, Noelle, Nico, Nutmeg, Nightingale, Nyla, Nia, Nina Rose, Noelani, Nova Star, Nina Sky, Nugget |
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O |
Olivia, Olive, Onyx, Opal, Oprah, Ocean, Olympia, Octavia, Oki, Ozzy, Odessa, Oakley, Orchid, Orla, Ollie, Odyssey, Ophelia, Opulence, Ola, Oriana |
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P |
Penny, Piper, Poppy, Pearl, Paris, Paisley, Princess, Pumpkin, Phoebe, Precious, Pixie, Peaches, Pepper, Petunia, Pippa, Pebbles, Polly, Portia, Pandora, Posie |
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Q |
Queenie, Quinn, Quorra, Quirky, Quest, Quincy, Quella, Quilla, Quartz, Quinby |
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R |
Rosie, Ruby, Riley, Raven, Roxy, Roxie, River, Reina, Rory, Reba, Rumi, Roxanne, Rainey, Ruffles, Rika, Ramona, Rebel, Raya, Royal, Rhapsody |
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S |
Sadie, Sasha, Stella, Scarlet, Skye, Sandy, Sage, Saffron, Snow, Sienna, Shelby, Shadow, Serena, Serenity, Sugar, Snowflake, Sapphire, Stormy, Star, Shiloh |
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T |
Tilly, Tessa, Trixie, Twiggy, Tatum, Tasha, Tulip, Tinkerbell, Thalia, Topaz, Tori, Twinkle, Tara, Thea, Tallulah, Tempest, Treasure, Taffy, Trinity, Twila |
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U |
Uma, Unity, Utopia, Ursula, Una, Umbra, Ulani, Ulrika, Umber, Usha |
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V |
Violet, Vera, Venus, Vixen, Valerie, Vienna, Velvet, Valentina, Victory, Vida |
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W |
Willow, Winter, Winnie, Wanda, Wendy, Whisper, Willa, Wildflower, Westlyn, Wren |
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X |
Xena, Xandra, Xella, Xylia, Xanadu |
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Y |
Yara, Yasmin, Yvette, Yoko, Yumi, Yosemite, Yvonne, Yelena, Yellow, Yuri |
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Z |
Zoe, Zuri, Zara, Zelda, Zena, Zadie, Zippy, Ziggy, Zephyr, Zola |
Why Choosing the Right Name Matters
A dog’s name isn’t just for identification—it’s essential for training, socialization, and bonding. Experts recommend selecting names that are:
- Short and simple: Easier for your dog to recognize.
- Distinct: Avoid names that sound like commands.
- Unique within the household: Reduces confusion.
Take a little time to understand your puppy’s personality before finalizing a name, but don’t wait too long. Early name recognition supports effective training!
Tips for Naming Your Female Puppy
- Use Hard Consonants: Names like "Daisy" or "Bailey" are easier for dogs to recognize.
- Positive Associations: Always use the name in a cheerful context.
- Avoid Confusion: Don’t choose names similar to commands like “Bo” (sounds like “No”).
How To Choose A Girl Dog Name
A female puppy’s name is an important part of her training and socialization. It can be difficult to think of a dog name that you think fits the personality of your dog. Here is some helpful advice on dog naming from experts in the field:
- A dog’s name should be short and easy to pronounce.
- Harder consonants are easier for dogs to hear over sibilant sounds, like “Gracie” or “Bailey.”
- Avoid naming your pup something that sounds similar to a command word. Names like “Bo” are very similar to “no” which can make it difficult for your puppy to learn commands.
- Using a dog’s name lets the pooch know what’s coming next is meant for her, so always use it in a positive context like giving treats or telling her she did a good job.
- Consider giving your dog a name that is different from any other family member’s name. If your son is “Manny,” and the dog is named “Annie,” there may be confusion later on about who is being called to come in.
- Take some time to understand the personality of your new puppy before you rush into a name, but don’t take too long as you should start getting your new dog used to her new name as soon as possible!
Trending Girl Dog Names
Many new dog parents are looking at mainstream media such as TV shows, movies, music, artists, podcasters, social media influencers, and more when picking a name for their dog.
Below are a few of the female dog names that are cute and popular this year:
- Bella
- Luna
- Charlie (short for Charlotte)
- Lucy
- Bailey
- Daisy
- Sadie
- Lola
- Molly
- Stella
Finding the best girl dog names for your new puppy can be a difficult task, and we hope we made it just a bit easier by giving you choices!. Whether you name your new pup after a Stranger Things character or your favorite football player, it is important that the name will be easy for your new puppy to understand and learn.
