150+ Cute Dog Names for Your Adorable Pup

You know those lists of the year’s most popular dog names? During the late ’90s, my name—Molly—was, in fact, among the top 3 female dog names in English-speaking countries. A dubious honor, perhaps, but one that has inspired a fascination with dog naming trends over the years. 

Like everything, name trends evolve. So while there’s nothing wrong with naming your dog Molly—I’m personally rather attached to the name—choosing a name for your new puppy requires a level of originality, an adorable quality of its own, and of course a relationship with the cute dog itself. 

Of course you think your dog is adorable! That’s why your new dog requires a cute dog name. But there are other qualities that will help you find the perfect cutie-pie name. Is your girl dog cool-cute? Maybe she needs a name inspired by a female musician (we have some of those, below). Maybe your pooch is a cute small dog. Try something from our list of names inspired by cuddly animals or our list of names especially for tiny dogs. Sweet dog names get a little extra oomph in our list of sweet-and-salty names. And if your big dog needs a cute name, don’t miss the geography-inspired ideas we’ve compiled. 

Here's our collection of cute dog names to help you find the ideal designation for your cuddly friend.

• Mildred
• Betty
• Gertrude
• Mimi
• Winnie
• Vivian
• Trudy
• Nancy
• Phyllis
• Blanch

• Maui
• Bali
• Phoenix
• Dallas
• Orlando
• Memphis
• London
• Nola
• Paris
• Dublin

• Petunia
• Daisy
• Flower
• Clover
• Rose/Rosie
• Rainey
• Meadow
• Iris
• Dahlia
• Aster

• Cinnamon
• Pepper
• Cayenne
• Chives
• Cloves
• Ginger
• Sage
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Nutmeg

• Pretzel
• Macaroon
• Snickers
• Twix
• Clementine
• Cookie
• Nacho
• Cheerio
• Noodle
• Raisin

• Bear
• Guinea
• Birdie
• Minnow
• Bunny
• Duckie
• Goose
• Bucky
• Pups
• Budgie (a type of parrot)

• Buffy
• Asher
• Carlton
• Trevor
• Royce
• Crosby
• Macallister
• Penn
• Pierce
• Blythe

• Pearl
• Opal
• Topaz
• Coral
• Ruby
• Amber
• Druzy
• Jade
• Jasper
• Citrine

• Ursula
• Fiona
• Ariel
• Moana
• Anna
• Merida
• Elsa
• Daphne
• Belle/Bella
• Anastasia

• Scarlett
• Periwinkle
• Indigo
• Magenta
• Sienna
• Violet
• Ebony
• Ivory
• Pinky
• Blue

• Beyonce
• Rihanna
• Gwen
• Lady Gaga
• Madonna
• Halsey
• Cyrus
• Reba
• Adele
• Ariana
• Lopez
• Lizzo

• Calypso
• Drake
• Finneas/Finn
• Fernando
• Jazz
• Marley
• Wolfgang
• Dylan
• Enrique
• Huey
• Sinatra

• Buttons
• Buttercup
• Munchkin
• Lillian
• Dori
• Pixie
• Precious
• Pippa
• Tiny
• Bitty

• Bambi
• Marnie
• Penelope
• Ophelia
• Portia
• Millie
• Audrey
• Persephone
• Babs
• Mable

• Charlotte
• Dixie
• Georgia
• Augusta
• Knox
• Magnolia
• Presley
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• Austin