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 put together 400 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.
Girl Dog Names That Start With A
- Abby
- Abigail
- Addie
- Addison
- Adele
- Aida
- Alexis
- Alice
- Allie
- Amber
- Angel
- Anna
- Annabelle
- Ariel
- Aspen
- Atari
- Athena
- Autumn
- Ava
Girl Dog Names That Start With B
- Babe
- Baby
- Bailey
- Bambi
- Beauty
- Becca
- Becky
- Bella
- Bertha
- Betsy
- Betty
- Billie
- Birdie
- Biscuit
- Blair
- Blossom
- Bonnie
- Boo
- Brandi
- Brooklyn
- Buffy
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Girl Dog Names That Start With C
- Canyon
- Carly
- Carmella
- Carolyn
- Casey
- Cece
- Chanel
- Charlie
- Charlotte
- Chelsea
- Cherry
- Cheyenne
- Chica
- Chloe
- Cinnamon
- Cocoa
- Constance
- Cookie
- Cora
Girl Dog Names That Start With D
- Daiquiri
- Daisy
- Dakota
- Dani
- Daphne
- Darla
- Delilah
- Demi
- Diamond
- Diva
- Dixie
- Dolce
- Dolly
- Dora
- Dottie
- Duchess
- Dutchess
Girl Dog Names That Start With E
- Ebony
- Eden
- Edie
- Egypt
- Elana
- Electra
- Eleven
- Eliza
- Ella
- Ellie
- Ellie Rose
- Elsa
- Elsie
- Ember
- Emiko
- Emily
- Emma
- Emmy
- Esmerelda
- Estelle
- Eva
Girl Dog Names That Start With F
- Faith
- Fannie
- Fantasia
- Faye
- Felicity
- Fifi
- Fiona
- Flo
- Flora
- Foxy
- Frankie
- Freckles
- Frida
Girl Dog Names That Start With G
- Gabby
- Gemma
- Genesis
- Geneva
- Genivier
- Georgia
- Geraldine
- Gia
- Gidget
- Gigi
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Grace
- Gracie
- Greta
- Gretel
- Gypsy
Girl Dog Names That Start With H
- Hailey
- Haley
- Hannah
- Happy
- Harley
- Harper
- Harrietta
- Haven
- Hazel
- Heaven
- Heidi
- Henley
- Henrietta
- Hershey
- Hillary
- Holiday
- Holly
- Honey
- Hope
Girl Dog Names That Start With I
- Ibeza
- Iggy
- Imani
- Inari
- India
- Indie
- Indigo
- Ink
- Ireland
- Iris
- Isabella
- Isabelle
- Isla
- Ivory
- Ivy
- Izzy
Girl Dog Names That Start With J
- Jackie
- Jada
- Jade
- Jamie
- Jane
- Janelle
- Jasmine
- Jazzy
- Jennifer
- Jenny
- Jersey
- Jessie
- Jewel
- Jolene
- Josie
- Juno
Girl Dog Names That Start With K
- Kahlua
- Kali
- Kallie
- Kamila
- Karma
- Kate
- Katie
- Kaya
- Kayla
- Kelly
- Kelsey
- Kendall
- Kenna
- Kennedy
- Kenya
- Kewpie
- Khloe
- Kiki
- Kimmie
- Kimono
- Kinley
- Kira
- Kisses
- Kiwi
- Koko
- Kona
Girl Dog Names That Start With L
- Lacey
- Lacy
- Lady
- Laika
- Laila
- Lana
- Laura
- Layla
- Leia
- Leila
- Lexi
- Lexi Liberty
- Lexie
- Libby
- Liberty
- Lilly
- Lily
- Lizzie
- Lizzy
- Lola
- London
- Lucky
- Lucy
- Lulu
- Luna
Girl Dog Names That Start With M
- Mabel
- Mackenzie
- Macy
- Maddie
- Maddy
- Madison
- Maggie
- Maggie Mae
- Maisy
- Mandy
- Marley
- Matilda
- Mattie
- Maya
- Mckenna
- Mia
- Mika
- Mila
- Miley
- Millie
- Mimi
- Minnie
- Mischief
- Missy
- Misty
- Mitzi
- Mocha
- Moki
- Mollie
- Molly
- Morgan
- Moxie
- Muffin
- Muppet
- Murphy
- Mya
Girl Dog Names That Start With N
- Nala
- Nancy
- Natasha
- Natoya
- Navi
- Nellie
- Nikita
- Nikki
- Nina
- Nola
- Nori
- Nova
Girl Dog Names That Start With O
- Ocean
- Oki
- Olive
- Olivia
- Olympia
- Onyx
- Opal
- Oprah
- Oreo
- Oxana
Girl Dog Names That Start With P
- Paige
- Paisley
- Paris
- Parsley
- Payton
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Pearl
- Pebbles
- Penelope
- Penny
- Pepper
- Phoebe
- Piper
- Pippa
- Pipsqueak
- Pixie
- Polly
- Poppy
- Precious
- Princess
- Pumpkin
Girl Dog Names That Start With Q
- Qamra
- Queenie
- Quinn
- Quitara
- Quizzie
- Quigley
- Qunita
- Quartney
Girl Dog Names That Start With R
- Raina
- Raisin
- Raven
- Riley
- Risa
- Rita
- Ritzy
- River
- Rivka
- Rose
- Rosemary
- Rosie
- Roxie
- Roxy
- Ruby
- Rylie
Girl Dog Names That Start With S
- Sadie
- Saffron
- Sage
- Sally
- Sandy
- Sasha
- Scarlet
- Seven
- Shadow
- Sharon
- Shelby
- Sierra
- Skye
- Stella
- Suki
- Susan
- Sydney
Girl Dog Names That Start With T
- Tabitha
- Tamara
- Tasha
- Tatum
- Tenley
- Tess
- Tessa
- Tilly
- Tina
- Tinkerbell
- Tootsie
- Tori
- Trixie
- Trudy
- Twiggy
- Twinkie
Girl Dog Names That Start With U
- Uinta
- Una
- Unis
- Unity
- Ursula
- Utah
- Utopia
Girl Dog Names That Start With V
- Valor
- Venus
- Vera
- Veronica
- Vespa
- Vicky
- Violet
- Viper
- Vixen
Girl Dog Names That Start With W
- Wanda
- Waynoka
- Westlyn
- Whisper
- Willa
- Willow
- Wilma
- Winnie
- Winona
- Winter
- Wynette
Girl Dog Names That Start With X
- Xandra
- Xanti
- Xella
- Xena
- Xiadani
Girl Dog Names That Start With Y
- Yara
- Yasmin
- Yeardley
- Yellow
- Yeska
- Yoko
- Yola
- Yosemite
- Yuba
- Yuliana
- Yumi
Girl Dog Names That Start With Z
- Zadie
- Zany
- Zara
- Zelda
- Zena
- Zipper
- Ziva
- Zoe
- Zoey
- Zola
- Zuri
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 In 2022
2022 has seen a few different female dog names that have been trending over the past 12 months. 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.
Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA
Dr. Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva is the Professional Services Veterinarian here at Wild Earth. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Brown University, and attended veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Since graduation, she has worked in general practice, on telehealth platforms, and in animal rehabilitation. She has worked tirelessly to gain expertise in the field of canine nutrition through numerous certifications and coursework, and plans to pursue her Masters in Animal Nutrition.
