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500+ Best Cool Dog Names (2022 Updated)

Published: Jan 18, 2022 by hroch · This post may contain affiliate links

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What kind of name would you give your dog?

Dogs are man’s best friends. They love us unconditionally and they deserve the best names possible. If you want to pick out the perfect name for your pooch, then you should take into consideration his personality, age, gender, and breed.

They are very social animals. They love being part of a family, and they enjoy spending time with humans.

You might find it helpful to check out this list of cool dog names. It includes some common dog names and some uncommon ones.

Jump to:
  • Popular cool names
  • Female names
  • Male names
  • Cool unique names
  • Cool superheroes names
  • Cool stylish names
  • Movie inspired names
  • Music inspired cool names
  • Technology inspired cool names
  • Cool names by size
  • Small dog names
  • Big dog names
  • Hip-Hop inspired cool names
  • Celebrity dog names

Popular cool names

Smiling pit lying on the grass looking to camera

If you’re looking to name your pet something that will make them stand out from the crowd, then we have a list of some great ideas for cool dog names.

  • Flint
  • Coke
  • Jinx
  • Thor
  • Skye
  • Tweek
  • Holt
  • Noodle
  • Groot
  • Pepper
  • Stella
  • Phantom
  • Toffee
  • Opal
  • Ghost
  • Kaia
  • Moss
  • Harley
  • Van
  • Flare
  • Drake
  • Nacho
  • Shades
  • Jinx
  • Rex
  • Roxie
  • Troy
  • Ragnar
  • Lucky
  • Dior
  • Chance
  • Tanner
  • Splinter
  • Fraggle
  • Salsa
  • Raven
  • Buck
  • Crash
  • Slate
  • Archer
  • Spike
  • Guiness
  • Jaws
  • Turtle
  • Trixie
  • Missy
  • Ace
  • Buddy
  • Bruno
  • Snickers
  • Zinny
  • Rocky
  • Mead
  • Mitzy
  • Jet
  • Boss
  • Mocha
  • Buzz
  • Shaggy
  • Crow
  • Zip
  • Wiggles
  • Paddy
  • Risk
  • Dragon
  • Fidget
  • Blaze
  • Chip
  • Patch
  • Jazz
  • Chanel
  • Blizzard
  • Titus
  • Hulk
  • Spirit
  • Monkey
  • Sable
  • Tango
  • Hadley
  • Dream
  • Snap
  • Cooper
  • Bounty
  • Pepsi
  • Arnie
  • Cosmos
  • Sprite
  • Flash
  • Tank
  • Neo
  • Athos
  • Rocket
  • Mac
  • Cleo
  • Dingo
  • Mars
  • Chase
  • Umber
  • Shredder
  • Quinn

Female names

Brown female pup lying in pink basket

Cool dog names for girls.

  • Blondie
  • Zelda
  • Frida
  • Phoenix
  • Loki
  • Pearl
  • Hera
  • River
  • Rebel
  • Foxy
  • Dixie
  • Dash
  • Sage
  • Cali
  • Cersei
  • Joplin
  • Jazzy
  • Athena
  • Aspen
  • Rogue
  • Elektra
  • Shadow
  • Mystique
  • Echo
  • Wrigley
  • Sable
  • Jude
  • Dove
  • Jag
  • Spice
  • Ninja
  • Misty
  • Rigby
  • Cleo
  • Oracle
  • Nessie
  • Mystery
  • Koda
  • Milan
  • Ripley
  • Smokey
  • Sandy
  • Raven
  • Merlot
  • Angel
  • Vixen
  • Portia
  • Shiva
  • Harley
  • Venus
  • Storm
  • Memphis
  • Sky
  • Espresso
  • Trix
  • Akira
  • Ash
  • Scarlett
  • Starbuck
  • Sunset
  • Britt
  • India
  • Honey
  • Pepper
  • Dotty
  • Jinx
  • Camilla
  • Piper
  • Nyx
  • Leia
  • Natalia

Male names

Tan and brown CHow Chows on green grass field

Cool dog names for boys.

  • Storm
  • Hendrix
  • Ajax
  • King
  • Tanner
  • Smokey
  • Kal
  • Zeke
  • Justice
  • Ace
  • Wrigley
  • Caesar
  • Lex
  • Dre
  • Chase
  • Jax
  • Gambit
  • Marley
  • Zeus
  • Comet
  • Thunder
  • Shadow
  • Domino
  • Odin
  • Leo
  • Pistol
  • Bane
  • Duke
  • Neo
  • Cypher
  • Atlas
  • Tex
  • Jasper
  • Jazz
  • Bolt
  • Dexter
  • Loki
  • Ryder
  • Bandit
  • Gunner
  • Bowie
  • Riggs
  • Ranger
  • Mercury
  • Connor
  • Kendrick
  • Mac
  • Montana
  • Axel
  • Midnight
  • Cisco
  • Wizard
  • Jet
  • Apollo
  • Timber
  • Garcia
  • Othello
  • Cooper
  • Apache
  • Escobar
  • Captain
  • Maverick
  • Tux
  • Archer
  • Chance
  • Finn
  • Cobra
  • Rex
  • Rebel
  • Blaze
  • Raven
  • Tyson
  • Rusty

Cool unique names

Dog standing in river at sunset

Cool unique names for dogs that are not just cute but also have a cool meaning behind them.

  • Dezi
  • Kali
  • Atom
  • Magma
  • Crumbs
  • Goal
  • Carbon
  • Joke
  • Zinc
  • Fly
  • Trigger
  • Grass
  • Cheetah
  • Acid
  • King
  • Brick
  • Abstract
  • Evita
  • Nebula
  • Mika
  • Reach
  • Argon
  • Radon
  • Anode
  • Target
  • Lead
  • Ranger
  • Gold
  • Jail
  • Mock
  • Xenon
  • Spider
  • Dragon
  • Tracker
  • Fawn
  • Fetch
  • Core
  • Coke
  • Charge

Cool superheroes names

Cool looking dog in superhero costume white background

If you’re a fan of superheroes, then it’s likely that your favorite is also named after one. And if you have a dog who loves to play dress up, there are plenty of ways for him or her to be just like their hero. From costumes to accessories, here are some great ideas for how to turn your pup into a super dog.

  • Gambit
  • Donna
  • Fury
  • Reed
  • Wolverine
  • Juggernaut
  • Logan
  • Jubillee
  • Tula
  • Storm
  • Rita
  • Colossus
  • Hal
  • Batman
  • Hawkeye
  • Ironman
  • Dr.Strange
  • Nova
  • Hank
  • Atlas
  • Gypsy
  • Rorschach
  • Luke
  • Bucky
  • Superman
  • Cyclops
  • Flash
  • Arrow
  • Jean
  • Thor
  • Robin
  • Bruce
  • Rogue
  • Scott
  • Odin
  • Dinah
  • Barbara
  • Dracula
  • Captain America
  • Blade
  • Oracle
  • Eric
  • Hellboy
  • Kitty
  • Punisher
  • Beast
  • Barry

Cool stylish names

Two Beagles with sunglasses and scarfs lying on the wooden floor

Dog names are inspired by style and fashion. Cool idea to name your pup.

  • Ralph
  • Phoebe
  • Versace
  • Armani
  • Isabel
  • Hugo
  • Prada
  • Tory
  • Carolina
  • Dior
  • Kate
  • Yves
  • Satin
  • Boss
  • Chanel
  • Stella
  • Karl
  • Silk
  • McQueen
  • Vera
  • Daphne
  • Tommy
  • Donna
  • Oscar
  • Jimmy

Movie inspired names

Two dogs sitting in cinema chairs, wearing glasses with popcorn

Names inspired by movies, and even a few celebrity dog names!

  • McClane
  • Kirk
  • Sarah
  • Ethan
  • Neo
  • Erin
  • Buzz
  • Amy
  • Hermione
  • Gromit
  • Leia
  • Groot
  • Deadpool
  • Ferris
  • Ilsa
  • Hal
  • Amelie
  • Jessica
  • Norman
  • Maximus
  • Forrest
  • Woody
  • Maria
  • Randle
  • Gollum
  • Red
  • Legolas
  • Katniss
  • Juno
  • Hannibal
  • Clarice
  • Lester
  • Harry
  • Donnie
  • Inigo
  • Xena
  • Scarlett
  • Ellen
  • Alex
  • Ripley

Music inspired cool names

Black Rottweiler with headphones, lying on the picknick sheet

A dog’s name should reflect his or her personality, but also be unique enough so that other people don’t confuse them with another dog. Maybe this category will inspire you to pick right name for your pooch.

  • Janis – Janis Joplin
  • Queen – band
  • Iggy – Iggy Azalea / Iggy Pop
  • Elvis
  • Blondie – singer
  • Bowie – Davie Bowie, singer
  • Kendrick – rapper
  • Axl – Guns n Roses
  • Floyd – Pink Floyd
  • Elton – Elton John
  • Jazz – musical genre
  • Prince – guitar player / musician
  • Hendrix – guitar god
  • Freddie – Freddie Mercury
  • Marley – Reggae legend
  • Ringo – Beatles
  • Lennon – Beatles
  • Cardi – rapper
  • Clash – band

Technology inspired cool names

Brown dog looking into tablet while lying on the floor

If you're a big fan of technology, this category is just for you!

  • Link – main character in Zelda games
  • Genesis – classic gaming system
  • Java – coding language
  • Ruby – programming language
  • Apache – server software
  • Mac – Apple Computer
  • Kong – Donkey Kong
  • Zelda – Nintendo game
  • Sonic – The Hedgehog
  • Atari – classic video game system
  • Bowser – enemy of Mario
  • Pixel – dot on screen

Cool names by size

Dogs come in various shapes and sizes. Some dogs are big, some are small, some are long, some are short. And each size has its own characteristics.

Small dog names

Two small dogs walking with purple balloon with humans
  • Penny
  • Honey
  • Peanut
  • Tinker
  • Lolly
  • Ant
  • Baby
  • Tiny
  • Cutie
  • Elf
  • Fifi
  • Dinky
  • Sugar
  • Itsy
  • Piccolo
  • Sweetie
  • Bubbles
  • Pixie
  • Boo
  • Triffle
  • Bean
  • Pez
  • Chi Chi
  • Jellybean
  • Pixel
  • Taffy
  • Bitty
  • Pickle
  • Kiki
  • Dumpling

Big dog names

Beatiful big dog lying on the grass and leaves looking into camera
  • Everest
  • Brutus
  • Titus
  • Boomer
  • Wun Wun
  • Zilla
  • Bertha
  • Tank
  • Titan
  • Max
  • Hulk
  • Sumo
  • Rhino
  • Jumbo
  • Hagrid
  • Bear
  • Brick
  • Monster
  • Sherman
  • Hercules
  • Dragon
  • Alpha
  • Samson
  • Butch
  • Bruiser
  • Moose
  • Clifford
  • Bulk
  • Elf
  • Jabba
  • Stag
  • Brock
  • Kong
  • Groot
  • Gator

Hip-Hop inspired cool names

White and brown dog with heaphones standing on gramophones

Hip-hop fans will be enjoying this list. Unique and really cool ideas.

  • Shaggy
  • Bow Wow
  • Chance
  • Akon<
  • Ne Yo
  • Flex
  • 50 cent
  • Minaj
  • Outkast
  • Dr Dre
  • Biggie
  • Beats
  • Busta
  • Cee Lo
  • Ice Cube
  • 2pac
  • Flo Rida
  • Eazy E
  • Snoop
  • Vanilla Ice
  • OG
  • Puff
  • Smalls aka Biggie Smalls
  • Decks
  • Kool Herc
  • Lil Wayne
  • Young Thug
  • Jay-Z
  • Rakim
  • Eminem

Celebrity dog names

Tan and brown dogs with sunglases lying on the table with table cloth

Getting inspired by the names below is not a bad decission at all!

  • Brutus (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson)
  • Sidi (Orlando Bloom)
  • Sid (Jessica Alba)
  • Kola (Kellan Lutz)
  • Zelda  (Zooey Deschanel)
  • Mr. Famous (Audrey Hepburn)
  • Foxy (Matthew McConaughey)
  • Mona (Jennifer Love Hewiit)
  • Baxter (Ryan Reynolds)
  • Tucker (Charlize Theron)
  • Winston (Gwen Stefani)
  • Vida (Demi Moore)
  • Indo (Will Smith)
  • Atticus (Jake Gyllenhaal)
  • Finn (Amanda Seyfried)
  • Meatball (Adam Sandler)
  • Mocha (Hugh Jackman)
  • Flossie (Drew Barrymore)

We hope, you're enjoying this list of cool and unique names. Please, check out our other great ideas bellow!

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