Adorable Puppy Names: 120 Cute Name Ideas for Boys and Girls

Looking for adorable puppy names? You're in the right place.

Below you'll find 120 cute puppy name ideas split into boy and girl lists, plus a quick checklist to help you choose a name you'll still love six months from now.

How to choose an adorable puppy name you'll actually use

Before you pick from the list, keep these practical points in mind:

• Choose a name that is easy to say out loud
• Short names (one or two syllables) are often easiest in training
• Avoid names that sound like common cues such as "sit", "stay", or "no"
• Pick a name everyone at home will use consistently
• Try the "back door test": call the name out as if you're calling your puppy in for dinner

If you're welcoming a new puppy, our first-time dog owner tips can help you get set up at home.

Cute names for boy dogs

• Amos
• Archie
• Beau
• Biscuit
• Bolt
• Boots
• Buddy
• Charlie
• Colby
• Cooper
• Dash
• Eddie
• Finn
• Frankie
• Frodo
• Goose
• Gulliver
• Gus
• Henry
• Herbie
• Hershey
• Jack
• Jojo / Joey
• Kai
• Lennon
• Leo
• Marshmallow
• Moose
• Mowgli
• Oliver
• Otis
• Otto
• Oscar
• Pepe
• Pippin / Pip
• Pluto
• Quinn
• Riley
• River
• Sawyer
• Sprout
• Toby
• Tucker
• Waffles
• Winston

Cute names for girl dogs

• Abby
• Allie
• Annie
• Angel
• Apple
• Bailey
• BammBamm
• Bella
• Bluebell
• Bonnie
• Callie
• Caramel
• Cherry
• Chloe
• Clover
• Coco
• Cricket
• Dixie
• Dolce
• Ellie
• Flower
• Frankie
• Gigi
• Goldie
• Grace / Gracie
• Harper
• Izzy
• Josie
• Katie
• Kiki
• Lily / Lillie
• Lottie
• Lucy
• Lulu
• Maggie
• Marley
• Molly
• Nala
• Nessie
• Pancakes
• Pansy
• Peaches
• Poppy
• Pumpkin
• Queenie
• Rhubarb
• Rosie
• Sadie
• Sophie
• Stella
• Sugar
• Tillie
• Violet
• Winnie
• Zoe / Zoey
• Zuzu

Still deciding? Try this quick method

1. Shortlist 5 to 10 names you like.
2. Say each one out loud in normal daily situations.
3. Check the name is clear and easy for everyone in the house.
4. Live with your top choice for a day before making it final.

The right name should feel natural, suit your puppy's personality, and be easy to use during training.

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