Funny Dog Names

The funniest dog names work at the dog park, not just on Twitter. Every pick here is funny on first read, still a usable name on the hundredth, and screened against training-command clashes so the joke does not cost you a year of recall practice.

Big dogs with small names (Tank for a Pomeranian, Sir for a Chihuahua) and small dogs with big names (Brutus for a Yorkie, Beefcake for a Frenchie) are the cleanest reliable comedy formula in dog naming.

Avoid funny names that rhyme with sit, stay, no, down, come, or off. The dog will hear the command, not the joke.

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Astro

Uncommon

goofy ยท earthy ยท soft ยท sweet

Out of this world, a space-age classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Az, Asty

Banjo

Uncommon

friendly ยท goofy ยท soft ยท sweet

Twangy, fun and full of country charm.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ban, Banj

Biggie

Uncommon

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท bold

Ironically large, unironically lovable.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Big, Bigs

Bingo

Familiar

friendly ยท goofy ยท soft ยท sweet

Cheerful and classic, a proper good-dog name.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bing, Bingy

Birdie

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Cheerful and chirpy, a sweet little charmer.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bird, Birds

Blondie

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

Golden, glamorous and full of fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Blon, Blondy

Brownie

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm, rich and chocolatey-sweet.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Brown, Brownster

Charlie

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Friendly, easygoing and universally loved.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Char, Chuck

Churro

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Sweet, cinnamon-dusted and full of fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Choo

Cosmo

Familiar

mysterious ยท cool ยท powerful ยท goofy

Of the cosmos, a little bit magic, a little bit goofy.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Coz

Cupcake

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet, frosted and totally adorable.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cup, Cakey

Frankie

Familiar

friendly ยท classic ยท soft ยท sweet

Cool and friendly, a jazzy little classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Frank, Franks

Gary

Uncommon

goofy ยท friendly ยท classic ยท mellow

Deeply unbothered. Possibly your dad's name.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gaz

Gizmo

Familiar

friendly ยท goofy ยท soft ยท sweet

Quirky little gadget of a pet, endlessly fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Giz, Gizzy

Gravy

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท mellow

Rich, warm and goes with everything.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gravs

Grizzly

Uncommon

earthy ยท goofy ยท bold ยท gentle

Big and bear-like, soft underneath.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Grizz, Grizzy

Humphrey

Rare

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท regal

Stately and a little pompous, wonderfully grand.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hump, Freddie

Loki

Familiar

powerful ยท goofy ยท quirky ยท sharp

The trickster god, charming troublemaker.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lo, Lokes

Lola

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Sassy, fun and impossible to ignore.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lo, Lolo

Murphy

Familiar

friendly ยท goofy ยท bold ยท playful

Cheeky and charming, a lovable scamp.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Murph

Nacho

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท bold

Cheesy, crunchy and full of personality.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cho

Ninja

Familiar

soft ยท clean ยท goofy ยท sweet

Silent, swift and always up to something.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ninj, Ninny

Ollie

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Cheerful and bouncy, pure good-boy energy.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ol, Olls

Oreo

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Dark and light, sweet through and through.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Reo, O

Otto

Uncommon

friendly ยท classic ยท goofy ยท bold

Sturdy and palindromic, solid both ways.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ottie

Pancake

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Flat-out adorable and very into breakfast.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cake, Pan

Panda

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Black-and-white and impossibly huggable.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pan, Pandy

Pluto

Familiar

goofy ยท powerful ยท playful ยท bold

Small, distant and endlessly endearing.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pluts

Rusty

Familiar

earthy ยท classic ยท goofy ยท playful

Warm reddish-brown and full of mischief.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Rust

Sammy

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Easygoing and friendly, a good-time name.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sam, Sammers

Sausage

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Long, low and very food-motivated.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sauce, Sizzle

Stanley

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท calm

Steady and a little goofy, a lovable everydog.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Stan, Stanny

Sushi

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท warm ยท playful

Sleek, fresh and bite-sized.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sush, Shi

Taro

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท friendly ยท goofy

A classic everyman name, solid and likeable.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Taro-bun

Tiny

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท bold

Best used ironically on the biggest one in the room.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tiny-T

Tootsie

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

Sweet, soft and a little old-fashioned.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Toots

Turbo

Uncommon

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท quirky

Maximum speed, minimum brakes.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Turb, Turby

Wally

Uncommon

friendly ยท goofy ยท classic ยท soft

Goofy and good-natured, a softie's name.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Wal, Walls

Ziggy

Uncommon

friendly ยท goofy ยท soft ยท sweet

Zippy and electric, full of fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Zig, Zigs

Acorn

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Small now, mighty later, a little oak-in-waiting.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Corny, Acey

Bagel

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Round, chewy and very food-motivated.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bagey

Bandit

Familiar

goofy ยท quirky ยท playful ยท sharp

A loveable little outlaw.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ban, Bandy

Bones

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท mellow

Spooky-sounding, secretly a big softie.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bonesy, Bony

Bramble

Rare

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Tangled wild hedge, scrappy and sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bram, Bumble

Bruiser

Uncommon

goofy ยท bold ยท mellow

Looks tough, mostly wants belly rubs.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bru, Bruce

Bubbles

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

Light, fizzy and full of joy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bub, Bubba

Cannon

Uncommon

goofy ยท bold ยท quirky ยท playful

Loud, powerful and impossible to ignore.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cann, Nonny

Cricket

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Tiny, chirpy and full of hops.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Crick

Croissant

Rare

chic ยท warm ยท playful ยท goofy

Buttery, flaky and very, very French.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Croy, Sonny

Crumble

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm, sweet and a little bit messy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Crumb, Crumby

Cuddles

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Exactly what the name promises.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cuddle

Custard

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Soft, sweet and golden-yellow.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cussy

Dave

Uncommon

goofy ยท friendly ยท mellow ยท bold

Just Dave. Reliable, hungry, here for snacks.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Davey

Dexter

Familiar

friendly ยท goofy ยท sharp ยท playful

Sharp and a little mischievous.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dex

Donut

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Round, sweet and full of holes-of-fun.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dough, Nut

Dumpling

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Plump, soft and made to be squeezed.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dump, Dumpy

Ernest

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท calm

Earnest and old-fashioned, sweetly serious.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ernie

Freckle

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

For the one with little speckles everywhere.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Freck, Freckles

Fudge

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Rich, dense and irresistibly sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Fudgey

Gaston

Rare

chic ยท goofy ยท classic ยท friendly

Big, boastful and impossibly French.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gas, Gus

George

Familiar

friendly ยท classic ยท goofy ยท calm

Solid and friendly, quietly comedic on a dog.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Georgie

Goober

Uncommon

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful

Lovable, clumsy and a complete goofball.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Goob

Gumdrop

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Small, squishy and sugar-sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gum, Droppy

Kevin

Uncommon

goofy ยท friendly ยท quirky ยท mellow

An ordinary human name on an animal, instantly funny.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Kev, Kevster

Louie

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Friendly and warm, a feel-good companion name.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Lou, Lou-lou

Magnum

Uncommon

goofy ยท bold ยท playful ยท regal

Larger than life and proud of it.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mag, Maggie

Meatball

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท mellow

Round, warm and beloved.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Meaty, Ball

Meatloaf

Rare

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท mellow

Big, soft and best when loafing.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Loaf, Meaty

Moose

Familiar

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท gentle

Enormous, gentle and a little goofy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Moosey, Moo

Nibbles

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Always snacking, always adorable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nibs, Nibby

Noodle

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Long, floppy and impossible to take seriously.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Noods, Doodle

Noodles

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Wiggly, floppy and impossible to be cross with.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Noods

Nugget

Familiar

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Small, golden and absolutely delicious.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nug, Nuggy

Omen

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท sharp

A dark little sign of things to come.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Omi

Otis

Uncommon

friendly ยท classic ยท goofy ยท bold

Soulful and sturdy, a big lovable lug.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Oti, Oats

Patches

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

A patchwork coat full of character.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Patch

Peanut

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Tiny, nutty and impossibly endearing.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nut, Nutty

Pickle

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Tangy, sharp and a little bit of trouble.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Pick, Pickles

Pickles

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Tangy, mischievous and full of crunch.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pick, Pickle

Pip-squeak

Weird but cute

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

Small, loud and absolutely fearless.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pip, Squeak

Pixel

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท quirky

The smallest unit of a picture, tiny but essential.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pix, Pixie

Pretzel

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Twisty, salty and a little knotted up.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Zel, Pretz

Pudding

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Soft, sweet, best when slightly wobbly.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pud, Pudge

Pudge

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Soft, round and made for cuddles.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Pudgy, Pud

Ramen

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท warm ยท playful

Warm, slurpy comfort in a bowl.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ram, Rami

Rebel

Uncommon

goofy ยท quirky ยท bold ยท playful

Charming trouble with a wagging tail.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Rebs

Reuben

Uncommon

friendly ยท classic ยท warm ยท playful

Warm and hearty, a sandwich of a good boy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Roo, Rubes

Rocket

Familiar

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท quirky

Blasts off the second the door opens.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Rock, Rockie

Rufus

Uncommon

friendly ยท classic ยท goofy ยท bold

Means red-haired, a big, jolly classic.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Roo, Ruff

Rupert

Rare

classic ยท friendly ยท regal ยท goofy

Plummy and proper, a dog with a monocle energy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Roo, Rupes

Sergeant

Rare

goofy ยท regal ยท bold ยท calm

Takes the morning patrol very seriously.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sarge

Snickers

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Sweet, nutty and a little bit cheeky.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Snick

Spike

Familiar

goofy ยท classic ยท bold ยท playful

Tough on the outside, mush on the inside.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Spikey

Sprinkles

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Tiny, colourful and full of joy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sprink

Steve

Uncommon

goofy ยท friendly ยท mellow ยท calm

A wonderfully mundane name for a noble beast.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Stevie

Tater

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท mellow

Humble, round and endearingly silly.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tot, Tate

Tigger

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท quirky

Bouncy, stripey and full of spring.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tig, Tiggy

Tofu

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Soft, plain and quietly lovable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Toto

Waffle

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Indecisive, golden and very lovable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Waff

Waffles

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Cheerful, golden and a bit of a mess.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Waff

Walter

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท mellow

Grandfatherly and dependable, quietly funny on a dog.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Walt, Wally

Wiggles

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท quirky

Cannot sit still, would not want to.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Wiggle, Wigs

Wilbur

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท soft

Soft, sweet and barnyard-charming.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Will, Wilby

Bean

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Little, lively and full of beans.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Beanie, Beano

Beans

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Small, plentiful, full of energy.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Beanie, Beano

Bear

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Big, soft and made for hugs.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bear-bear, Beary

Bolt

Uncommon

earthy ยท goofy ยท quirky ยท playful

Lightning-fast and full of zoomies.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bolty

Boop

Weird but cute

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful

Named for the nose. Obviously.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Boopy

Boots

Familiar

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

For the one with four perfect little socks.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bootsy

Boss

Uncommon

goofy ยท bold ยท regal ยท mellow

Runs the house and knows it.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bossy

Champ

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท bold

A winner through and through.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Champy

Dash

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Fast, eager and always in a hurry.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Dashy

Doot

Weird but cute

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท quirky

A nonsense sound that somehow fits perfectly.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Dooty

Earl

Uncommon

regal ยท classic ยท goofy ยท calm

A title and a good-old-boy name in one.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Earlie

Fang

Uncommon

goofy ยท mysterious ยท cool ยท bold

Sounds scary, mostly drools.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Fangs

Floyd

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท mellow

Laid-back and lovable, pure old-soul energy.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Flo, Floydy

Frank

Uncommon

friendly ยท classic ยท goofy ยท bold

Plain-spoken and lovable, a proper character.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Frankie, Franky

Gloom

Weird but cute

mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท soft

Cheerfully moody, a little rain cloud of a pet.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Gloomy

Gus

Familiar

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท mellow

Short, sturdy and full of character.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Gussy

Hank

Familiar

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท bold

No-nonsense and likeable, a good ol' boy.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Hanky

Hex

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท quirky

A little spell, mischief in three letters.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Hexy

Pan

Rare

powerful ยท earthy ยท goofy ยท quirky

The mischievous god of the wild.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Panny

Paws

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

All about those big adorable feet.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Paw, Pawsy

Pip

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

A tiny seed of a name, small but spirited.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Pippa, Pippy

Sir

Uncommon

goofy ยท regal ยท mellow

Instant nobility for absolutely no reason.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Sir-bear

Socks

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

Four perfect little white feet.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Sock, Socksy

Spook

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท soft

Jumpy, shadowy and endearingly spooky.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Spooky

Sprout

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท earthy ยท goofy

Tiny, fresh and just getting started.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Sprouty

Spud

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

A humble little potato of a dog.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Spuddy

Squish

Weird but cute

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Soft, squeezable and very huggable.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Squishy

Tank

Familiar

goofy ยท bold ยท fierce ยท mellow

Built like one, soft like a pillow.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Tanky

Toast

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Warm, golden and quietly comforting.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Toasty

Zeus

Familiar

powerful ยท regal ยท goofy ยท bold

King of the gods, dramatic, naturally.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Zeusy, Z

Cannoli

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท refined

Sweet, crisp and a little bit extra.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Noli

Domino

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

Bold black-and-white markings.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Dom, Dommy

Espresso

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท quirky

Tiny but absolutely buzzing with energy.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Press, Esso

Jellybean

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Tiny, colourful and full of surprises.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Jelly, Bean

Maverick

Familiar

goofy ยท bold ยท playful ยท sharp

Plays by his own rules.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Mav, Maverick

Mortimer

Rare

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท sharp

Dramatically old-fashioned, a comic gentleman.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Morty, Mort

Napoleon

Rare

regal ยท goofy ยท powerful ยท bold

Tiny in size, enormous in ambition.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Leo, Nap

Petunia

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

A frilly bloom with an old-fashioned charm.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Petunia, Tuni

Potato

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Lumpy, beige and weirdly comforting.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Tot, Tater

Reginald

Rare

regal ยท goofy ยท classic ยท friendly

Maximum dignity for minimum reason.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Reggie, Reg

Tater-tot

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Bite-sized, golden and irresistible.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Tot, Tater

Wasabi

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Tiny, green and unexpectedly fierce.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Wabi, Sabi

Bartholomew

Rare

goofy ยท regal ยท classic ยท friendly

Far too long a name for such a silly dog.

Easy to call
3/10
Syllables
4
Nicknames
Bart, Barty

Pumpernickel

Weird but cute

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท classic

A mouthful of a name for a dark, hearty dog.

Easy to call
3/10
Syllables
4
Nicknames
Pumper, Nickel

Sir-Reginald

Rare

goofy ยท regal ยท classic ยท mellow

Maximum dignity for minimum reason.

Easy to call
3/10
Syllables
4
Nicknames
Reggie, Reg

Our editor's picks

A hand-picked shortlist with the joke or angle attached.

  • Sir Barks-A-Lot
    Knighted. Will live up to it.
  • Bark Twain
    American literary giant. Sheds.
  • Mary Puppins
    Practically perfect. Will need a long leash.
  • Indiana Bones
    Adventures, hats, will fight a snake.
  • Pup Tart
    Sweet, slightly stale, beloved.
  • Chairman Bao
    Soft, fluffy, in charge.

Naming tips

  • 01Say the name out loud as a recall: 'PUP TART, COME!' If you cannot do it with a straight face on day one, you will not do it on day three hundred.
  • 02Two syllables ending in a vowel or hard consonant carries furthest at a dog park.
  • 03Pun names with one foot in a real word (Bark, Pup, Bone) age better than full sentence puns.

Frequently asked

+Will my vet write down a funny name?

Yes. Sir Barks-A-Lot, Mary Puppins, and Indiana Bones are all real names on real clinic records. Vets have seen worse.

+Do funny names work for big dogs?

Especially well. A 90-pound dog called Cupcake or Tinkerbell is doing comedy work just by existing.

+Are funny names harder to train with?

Only if they clash with command sounds. Every name on this page is screened against the standard training commands.

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