Vintage Dog Names

Vintage dog names age like the dogs do, slowly, with character. Old human first names, mid-century classics, the kind of name you would find on a brass tag in a black-and-white photograph. Every pick is command-clash-screened.

Vintage names hit hardest on breeds with a long history: Beagles, Spaniels, Setters, Pointers. The name and the silhouette belong to the same era.

Grandparent names (Eunice, Walter, Mabel, Hank) are the current vintage sweet spot. They are funny, warm, and increasingly rare on human babies, which makes them feel original on dogs.

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Ada

Uncommon

friendly · refined · classic · sharp

Means noble, short, smart and elegant.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Addie

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Birdie

Uncommon

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Cheerful and chirpy, a sweet little charmer.

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

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Blondie

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · classic

Golden, glamorous and full of fun.

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

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Brigitte

Rare

chic · refined · classic · friendly

French chic with old-cinema glamour.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Gigi, Bri

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Bruno

Familiar

friendly · classic · bold · gentle

Big-hearted and sturdy, a gentle giant name.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bru, Bruski

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Cherie

Uncommon

chic · soft · sweet · friendly

French for darling, sweet and affectionate.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cher

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Clara

Uncommon

friendly · refined · classic · gentle

Means bright and clear, gentle and timeless.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Clare, Lala

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Cookie

Very common

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Sweet, classic and impossible not to love.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cook

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Daisy

Very common

earthy · soft · sweet · friendly

A cheerful little flower, pure sunshine.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Dais, Dee

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Etta

Uncommon

friendly · classic · refined · soft

Soulful and small, a vintage charmer.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Et, Ettie

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Ezra

Uncommon

friendly · refined · classic · sharp

Crisp and modern-vintage, means helper.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ez, Ezzie

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Florence

Uncommon

classic · refined · friendly · gentle

Old-world grace with a soft heart.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Flo, Florrie

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Frankie

Familiar

friendly · classic · soft · sweet

Cool and friendly, a jazzy little classic.

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

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Gary

Uncommon

goofy · friendly · classic · mellow

Deeply unbothered. Possibly your dad's name.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Gaz

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Goldie

Familiar

soft · sweet · classic · earthy

Bright, warm and sweet as treasure.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Gold, Goldy

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Greta

Uncommon

friendly · refined · classic · bold

Crisp and self-assured, old-screen elegance.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Gretchen, Gigi

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Henry

Familiar

friendly · classic · refined · calm

A regal everyman, dependable and kind.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hank, Hen

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Holly

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

Bright evergreen with berries, festive and warm.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hol, Hollie

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Honey

Very common

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Sweet, golden and warm.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hun, Honeybee

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Hugo

Uncommon

friendly · refined · classic · bold

Means mind and spirit, handsome and smart.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hue, Hughie

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Humphrey

Rare

classic · friendly · goofy · regal

Stately and a little pompous, wonderfully grand.

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

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Juliette

Uncommon

chic · refined · classic · friendly

Romantic and timeless, pure French elegance.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Jules, Etta

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Lady

Familiar

regal · classic · refined · gentle

Effortlessly genteel, a proper little aristocrat.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Lady-bug

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Lottie

Uncommon

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Sweet and bouncy, a charming little classic.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Lot, Lots

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Lucy

Very common

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Means light, cheerful and bright.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Lu, Goose

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Maggie

Familiar

friendly · classic · soft · sweet

Warm, friendly and full of heart.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mags, Mag

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Margo

Uncommon

friendly · refined · classic · regal

Sleek and poised, effortless old glamour.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mags, Go-go

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Marlowe

Rare

friendly · refined · classic · sharp

Literary and cool, a sleek modern-vintage pick.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Marlo, Lowe

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Misty

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

Soft and grey, like morning fog.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mist

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Nora

Familiar

friendly · refined · classic · calm

Crisp and timeless, means honour.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Nori, Nono

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Otto

Uncommon

friendly · classic · goofy · bold

Sturdy and palindromic, solid both ways.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ottie

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Pansy

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

A small, sweet, velvety bloom.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pans

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Penny

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Bright as a new copper coin.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pen, Pennie

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Percy

Uncommon

classic · friendly · soft · sweet

Sweet and a bit posh, a charming little classic.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Perc, Percy

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Pippa

Uncommon

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Bright and bouncy, a peppy little classic.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pip, Pips

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Poppy

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

A bright wild flower, cheerful and bold.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pops, Poppet

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Posy

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

A little bunch of flowers, sweet and small.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Pose, Posie

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Primrose

Rare

earthy · refined · classic · gentle

An early spring flower, delicate and bright.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Prim, Rosie

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Queenie

Uncommon

regal · classic · soft · sweet

A tiny monarch with big opinions.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Queen, Q

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Renee

Uncommon

chic · refined · classic · gentle

Means reborn, soft and timeless.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ren, Nene

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Rocky

Familiar

friendly · classic · bold · playful

Scrappy, determined and lovable.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Rock, Rocks

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Rosie

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Warm and rosy, sweet and friendly.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ro, Rose

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Ruby

Familiar

friendly · refined · classic · earthy

A deep red gem, warm and precious.

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

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Rusty

Familiar

earthy · classic · goofy · playful

Warm reddish-brown and full of mischief.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Rust

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Sadie

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Sweet and spunky, a feel-good favourite.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Sade, Sades

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Sandy

Familiar

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

Warm, pale gold like a sunny beach.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Sands

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Smokey

Familiar

earthy · classic · calm · mellow

Soft grey like curling smoke.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Smoke, Smokes

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Stanley

Uncommon

classic · friendly · goofy · calm

Steady and a little goofy, a lovable everydog.

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

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Stella

Familiar

friendly · refined · classic · sharp

Means star, bright and a little glamorous.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Stel, Stelly

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Tawny

Uncommon

earthy · refined · classic · calm

A warm golden-brown, soft and natural.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Taw

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Teddy

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Means gift, soft and huggable, like a bear.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ted, Teds

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Tilly

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Sweet and cheerful, a soft little charmer.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Til, Tils

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Toffee

Uncommon

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Sweet, sticky and golden-brown.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Toff

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Tootsie

Uncommon

soft · sweet · goofy · classic

Sweet, soft and a little old-fashioned.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Toots

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Vera

Uncommon

classic · refined · friendly · calm

Means truth, sleek and old-Hollywood.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Vee, Vivi

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Wally

Uncommon

friendly · goofy · classic · soft

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

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

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Willa

Uncommon

friendly · refined · earthy · classic

Soft and strong, a willow of a name.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Will, Willy

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Winnie

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · classic

Sweet and old-fashioned, like a honey-loving bear.

Easy to call: 10/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Win, Winnie-boo

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Albert

Uncommon

classic · friendly · calm · gentle

Dignified and gentle, an old-world gentleman.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Al, Bertie

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Amber

Familiar

refined · earthy · classic · gentle

Warm fossilised gold, glowing and timeless.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Am, Ammy

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Angus

Uncommon

friendly · classic · bold · mellow

Sturdy Scottish classic, a big, kind soul.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Gus, Angie

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Arthur

Familiar

classic · friendly · regal · calm

Legendary and noble, a kingly classic.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Artie, Art

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Astor

Rare

regal · refined · classic · calm

Gilded-age old money, distinguished and grand.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ace, Astie

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Basil

Uncommon

warm · playful · earthy · friendly

Fragrant herb, fresh, classic and a touch posh.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Baz

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Beatrix

Rare

regal · classic · refined · friendly

Old-world charm with a literary wink.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bea, Trixie

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Biscuit

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Warm and golden, makes everything better.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Bisco, Biccy

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Bronze

Rare

earthy · classic · bold · calm

Warm, weathered metal, solid and handsome.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Bronz, Zee

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Button

Uncommon

soft · sweet · classic · gentle

As cute as a button, small and sweet.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Buttons, Butty

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Clyde

Uncommon

classic · friendly · bold · calm

Rugged and charming, a partner-in-crime name.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Cly

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Copper

Familiar

earthy · classic · bold · playful

Warm reddish metal, sturdy and bright.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Copp, Penny

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Crystal

Familiar

refined · classic · sharp · calm

Clear, bright and a little dazzling.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Cris, Crys

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Duchess

Uncommon

regal · refined · classic · calm

Nobility with attitude, refined and in charge.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Dutch, Dee

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Duke

Familiar

regal · classic · bold · calm

Noble, sturdy and dependable.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Dukey

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Ernest

Uncommon

classic · friendly · goofy · calm

Earnest and old-fashioned, sweetly serious.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ernie

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Garnet

Rare

refined · classic · earthy · bold

A deep red stone, rich and warm.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Gar, Nettie

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Gaston

Rare

chic · goofy · classic · friendly

Big, boastful and impossibly French.

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

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George

Familiar

friendly · classic · goofy · calm

Solid and friendly, quietly comedic on a dog.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Georgie

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Harriet

Uncommon

classic · friendly · refined · sharp

Spirited and classic, means home-ruler.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hattie, Harri

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Hazel

Familiar

earthy · friendly · classic · refined

Warm woodland brown, cosy and kind.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Haze, Zelly

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Heather

Uncommon

earthy · classic · friendly · gentle

Hardy moorland bloom, soft and resilient.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Hev, Heath

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Lillian

Familiar

classic · friendly · refined · gentle

Soft and graceful, a lily of a name.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Lily, Lil

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Louie

Familiar

friendly · soft · sweet · goofy

Friendly and warm, a feel-good companion name.

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

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Mabel

Uncommon

classic · friendly · soft · sweet

Sweetly old-fashioned, means lovable.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: May, Mae

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Margot

Uncommon

chic · refined · classic · friendly

Elegant French classic, effortlessly poised.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Mags, Go-go

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Muffin

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Warm, soft and best in the morning.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Muff, Muffy

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Opal

Uncommon

refined · earthy · classic · gentle

A shifting rainbow stone, soft and rare.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Opie, Ople

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Oscar

Very common

friendly · classic · refined · bold

A handsome old-school name with gravitas.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Ozzy, Os

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Otis

Uncommon

friendly · classic · goofy · bold

Soulful and sturdy, a big lovable lug.

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

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Patches

Familiar

soft · sweet · goofy · classic

A patchwork coat full of character.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Patch

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Peaches

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Soft, sweet and sun-blushed.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Peach

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Pebbles

Uncommon

soft · sweet · earthy · classic

Little smooth stones, small and sweet.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Peb, Pebble

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Prince

Familiar

regal · classic · friendly · bold

Royalty without the paperwork.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Princey

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Reuben

Uncommon

friendly · classic · warm · playful

Warm and hearty, a sandwich of a good boy.

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

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Rose

Very common

earthy · refined · classic · friendly

The classic flower, beautiful and timeless.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Rosie, Ro

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Rufus

Uncommon

friendly · classic · goofy · bold

Means red-haired, a big, jolly classic.

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

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Rupert

Rare

classic · friendly · regal · goofy

Plummy and proper, a dog with a monocle energy.

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

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Sabbath

Rare

mysterious · cool · classic · calm

A day of dark rest, moody and cool.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Sab, Bath

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Silver

Familiar

refined · earthy · classic · calm

Cool, shining and quietly precious.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Silvie

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Sorrel

Rare

earthy · refined · classic · calm

A reddish-brown herb, earthy and warm.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Sorr, Sorri

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Spike

Familiar

goofy · classic · bold · playful

Tough on the outside, mush on the inside.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Spikey

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Sugar

Familiar

warm · playful · soft · sweet

Sweet through and through.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Shug

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Theo

Familiar

friendly · refined · classic · sharp

Means gift, a small, sweet classic.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Teddy, Theo-bear

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Violet

Familiar

earthy · refined · classic · friendly

A delicate flower and a soft purple-grey.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Vi, Lettie

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Walter

Uncommon

classic · friendly · goofy · mellow

Grandfatherly and dependable, quietly funny on a dog.

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

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Wilbur

Uncommon

classic · friendly · goofy · soft

Soft, sweet and barnyard-charming.

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

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Windsor

Rare

regal · refined · classic · calm

Castle-grade dignity, refined and stately.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Winnie, Sorry

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Winston

Familiar

regal · classic · friendly · bold

Stately and statesmanlike, a dignified classic.

Easy to call: 9/10
Syllables: 2
Nicknames: Winnie, Win

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Boots

Familiar

goofy · soft · sweet · classic

For the one with four perfect little socks.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Bootsy

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Earl

Uncommon

regal · classic · goofy · calm

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

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Earlie

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Fern

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

Soft woodland green, quiet and lovely.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Ferny

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Floyd

Uncommon

classic · friendly · goofy · mellow

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

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

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Frank

Uncommon

friendly · classic · goofy · bold

Plain-spoken and lovable, a proper character.

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

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Grimm

Rare

mysterious · cool · classic · calm

Dark fairy-tale energy, brooding and bookish.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Grim, Grimmy

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Gus

Familiar

classic · friendly · goofy · mellow

Short, sturdy and full of character.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Gussy

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Hank

Familiar

classic · friendly · goofy · bold

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

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Hanky

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Pearl

Familiar

classic · refined · earthy · calm

A lustrous gem of the sea, quietly elegant.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Pearlie

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Rex

Familiar

classic · bold · fierce

Means king, short, strong and classic.

Easy to call: 8/10
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Rexy

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Socks

Familiar

soft · sweet · goofy · classic

Four perfect little white feet.

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

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Augustus

Rare

regal · powerful · classic · friendly

Imperial and grand, a Roman emperor's name.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Gus, Auggie

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Clementine

Uncommon

warm · playful · classic · refined

A small bright citrus, sunny and sweet.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Clem, Tina

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Dorothy

Uncommon

classic · friendly · soft · sweet

Sweet and storybook, means gift of God.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Dot, Dottie

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Honeybun

Uncommon

soft · sweet · warm · playful

Sweet, warm and freshly baked.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Bun, Honey

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Ivory

Uncommon

refined · classic · calm · regal

Creamy and pale, soft, classic luxury.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Ivy, Ives

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Josephine

Uncommon

classic · friendly · regal · refined

Stately and graceful, a grand old name.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Jo, Josie

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Magnolia

Rare

earthy · refined · classic · calm

Big, creamy Southern blooms, graceful and grand.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Maggie, Nola

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Marigold

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · classic

Bright golden-orange, cheerful and warm.

Easy to call: 6/10
Syllables: 3
Nicknames: Mari, Goldie

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Mortimer

Rare

classic · friendly · goofy · sharp

Dramatically old-fashioned, a comic gentleman.

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

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Petunia

Uncommon

earthy · soft · sweet · goofy

A frilly bloom with an old-fashioned charm.

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

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Reginald

Rare

regal · goofy · classic · friendly

Maximum dignity for minimum reason.

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

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Bartholomew

Rare

goofy · regal · classic · friendly

Far too long a name for such a silly dog.

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

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Pumpernickel

Weird but cute

goofy · warm · playful · classic

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

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

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Sir-Reginald

Rare

goofy · regal · classic · mellow

Maximum dignity for minimum reason.

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

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Our editor's picks

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

Walter
Quietly furious. Reads the paper.
Mabel
Bakes, gossips, runs the show.
Hank
One syllable, all gravitas.
Eunice
Will outlive you. Probably.
Cecil
Bowtie energy. Knows several martinis.
Pearl
Soft, classic, ages into elder stateswoman.

Naming tips

01Vintage names work best with one-syllable nicknames: Walter to Walt, Mabel to Mae, Cecil to Cee.
02Avoid vintage names that share sound with modern names you may meet at the park (Hank versus Frank, Pearl versus Earl).
03If the dog is a puppy with cartoonish energy, a vintage name does the comedy automatically. The contrast is the joke.

Frequently asked

+What is the best vintage dog name?

Walter, Mabel, Hank, and Pearl have led the vintage revival in dog naming for years. All four read warm, age beautifully, and survive the dog park.

+Are old human names weird on dogs?

Once standard, now the dominant naming trend for dogs in their lifetime. Dogs make old names feel new.

+What is a vintage name for a small dog?

Mabel, Pearl, Cecil, Hattie, and Otis all suit small dogs especially well. Big personality, small package.

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