Golden Retriever Names: 500 Best Names (Updated 2022)

The Golden Retriever is a dog characterized by high intelligence, obedience, and gentle character.

He is an energetic, strong, and active dog. Because of their affectionate nature, retrievers are now mostly kept as family pets and companions, but representatives of this breed are also often used as seeing-eye or assistance dogs.

For many years there was a legend that retrievers originated from a Russian sheepdog purchased from a circus. In fact, the breed was bred in the late 19th century in Scotland.

The Golden Retriever is an intelligent, good-natured dog who is eager to please his master. Because of its calm and calm affectionate nature, it excels as a family companion, but also as a working dog.

This dog is simply a joy to own. The Golden Retriever loves to carry things in his mouth, he loves to play games, and thanks to these qualities you will have a lot of fun with him on walks.

But, what about the name? Hard task, I know. Getting a new goldie to the family is a great idea! So, let's name him.

These lists contain hundreds of great names for golden retrievers. Check them, and be inspired.

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Popular names
Female names
Male names
Foodie ones!
Smart names
Scottish names with Meanings
Inspired by shade of coat color
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Popular names

Most popular names for this lovable breed.

Charlie
Murphy
Leo
Lola
Finn/Finley/Finlay
Oakley
Cooper
Winnie
Willow
Stella
Winston
Rosie
Tucker
Beau
Oliver
Harley
Bailey
Daisy
Henry
Bella

Female names

Pick one from these names for your goldie girl.

Olivia
Ellie
Lucy
Sophie
Hannah
Maya
Jessie
Autumn
Abby
Maggie
Bella
Harley
Gracie
Maui
Ziggy
Nikki
Penelope
Rylie/Riley
Emma
Ruby
Molly
Mila
Lexi
Harper
Chloe
Hermione
Piper
Riley
Charlotte
Brooke
Sadie
Matilda
Fiona
Millie
Kylie
Gemma
Summer
Callie
Mandi
Sandy
Amber
Kayla
Leila
Mia
Sasha
Cassie
Lilly
Reese
Lena
Addie
Danielle
Jamie
Bailey
Chelsea
Alice
Sage
Penny
Violet
Lizzie
Posi
Holly
Missy
Sky
Anna
Tilly
Annie

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Male names

Need name for your boy? Sure, here you go.

George
Anquan Boldin (the Golden)
Roman
Argo
Harvey
Kelso
Murphy
Kobe
Jack
Jimbo
Wallace
Jamie
Felix
Presley
Henry
Easton
Slinger
Marcus
Teddy
Otis
Gus
Calvin
Sam
Harold
Ridley
Tanner
Gio
Max
Maddox
Charlie
Seamus
Kiran
Sterling
Hutch
Derby
Walter
Arthur
Merlin
Kyler
Sonny
Kevin
Willy
Cooper
Louie
Holden (the Golden)
Boone
Harry
Chesney
Bruno
Joey
Tucker
Rufio
Watson
Grady
Oscar
Tommy
Dakota
Jake
Brady
Ron/Ronnie
Archie
Bubba
Cody
Leo
Rufus
Levi
Luke
Tate/Tatum
Jackson
Kyle
Brant
Jeter
Lennox
Woody
Neville
Bodie
Hudson
Benji
Quincy
Moby
Bruce
Vinnie
Ozzie
Huckleberry
Hank
Webber
Scout
Norbert
Mulligan
Ken
Mason
Ned
Barney
Lewis
Wilson
Bam
Camden
Gill
Oliver
Starsky
Theo
Dexter
Sawyer
Garth
Bernard
Bentley
Beau
Finn
Chester
Frisco
Odin
Flynn
Crosby
Milo
Brantley
Graham
Webster
River
Gordon
Norman
Clark
Winston
Doug
Shelton
Mack
Monty
Nico
Hamilton
Manny
Keegan
Barry
Ben/Benjami/Benji
Ryder
Bucky
Hunter
Caleb

Foodie ones!

Food lovers will love these ideas!

Muffin
Barley
Pepper
Ketchup
Ginger
Stella
Oatmeal
Clementine
Kiwi
Cheddar
Meatloaf
Gnocchi
Cookie
Pancake
Mocha
Honey
Taco
Cashew
Ribeye
Peanut
Butter
Olive
Nugget
Daisy
Cashew
Whiskey
Mojito
Peanut
Waffles

Smart names

One of the smartest breed ever deserve smart name too, don't you say?

Savant
Prodigy
Mensa
Urkel
Darwin
Gates
Wit
Sherlock
Doogie
Edison
Pundit
Egghead
Princeton
Scholar
Da Vinci
Yale
Smarty
Brain
Tesla
Helix
Genius
Atom
Neutron
Dexter
Watson
Plato
Galileo
Sage
Wisdom
Albert
Sheldon
Aristotle
Data
Nobel
Doc
Spock
Whiz
Brainy
Havard
Guru
Curie
Einstein
Yoda
Beaker
Newton
Rubik
Jobs
Freud
Socrates
Beta

Scottish names with Meanings

Origin in Scottland, we got you plenty of Scottish names. Don't worry, with meanings too.

Female ones

Abhainn: River
Nonie: Island
Mhairi: Rebelliousness
Boobrie: Mythical water bird
Gavina: May hawk or white hawk
Nessy: from the Loch Ness Monster
Scotia: Mythical Scottish Goddes
Jamesina: Feminine form of James, supplanter
Aileas: Scottish form of Alice
Dolag: World ruler
Ciorstag: Believe, follower of Christ
Finella: White shoulder
Edeen: From Edinburgh
Beitris: Voyager through life
Dallis: From the valley meadows
Maighdlin: magnificent
Aifric: Pleasant
Morag: Great
Paislig: Possible church
Elspet: Scotish form of Elizabeth
Catriona: Pure
Acair: Anchor
Lyall: Shield wolf
Barabal: Scottish form of Barbara
Murdag: Sea Warrior
Ùna: Hunger, famine
Alana: Beautiful
Lilias: Lily
Iona: Island
Zennor: Place name
Deòiridh: Pilgrim
Beathag: Life
Selkie: Mythical marine creature
Nighinn: Young woman
Wynda: From the narrow passage
Kenzie: Short for Mackenzie, finely made
Davonna: Beloved
Sìleas: Scottish form of Cecilia
Donnag: World ruler
Gara: Short
Jinny: Scotish form of Jenny, white and smooth
Innis: Island
Eubha: Scotish form of Eva, Life
Rhona: Wise ruler
Blair: Battlefield
Zena: Helper of mankind
Lachina: Lake-land
Sinnie: New victory
Eara: From the east
Kyla: Feminine form of Kyle, slender
Ailith: Seasoned warrior
Jinty: Scotish form of Jeanne, God is gracious
Arabel: Lovable
Teàrlag: Instigator
Senga: SlenderIlka: Of the same class
Kylee: Feminine form of Kyle, slender
Eiric: New speckled one
Nairna: Dwells at the alder tree river
Greer: Watchful, vigilant
Alyth: Rising
Beira: Queen of the winter
Maired: Scotish form of Margaret, pearl
Ygeme: Mother of Arthur
Annag: Scottish form of Anna
Mysie: Pearl
Sidhe: Gaelic name for fairies
Annis: Scottish form of French Agnes
Daracha: from the oak
Ysolde: Lover of Tristan

Male ones

Haggis: Traditional Scottish dish made with Sheep's pluck.
Davy: Beloved
Ronald: Wise ruler
Grant: Great, large
Moray: Sea Warrior
Tasgall: Divine Kettle
Kester: To spring up, grow, thrive
Glenn: Valley
Ramsay: Wild garlic island
Cairbre: Charioteer
Aodh: Fire, sun god in Celtic mythology
Eòin: God is gracious
Huchon: Mind or spirit
Kyle: Slender
Boyd: Blond, yellow haired
Calum: Dove
Raibert: Scotish form of Robert, Bright fame
Bláán: Little yellow one
Greig: Watchful, vigilant
Somerled: Summer traveler
Comhnall: Hound of valor
Lyall: Shield wolf
Mungo: Dearest friend
Loch Ness: Lake were it is said a monster lives.
Benneit: Blessed
Cailean: Young pup, whelp
Ranulph: Shield wolf
Jock: Scottish form of Jack
Bhaltair: Ruler of the army
Cináed (English:Kenneth): Born of fire
Alaister: Defender of mankind
Steenie: Crown
Lennox: Place of elms
Beathan: Life
Thorburn: Thor's bear
Errol: To wander
Balfour: Grass, pasture
Osgar: Deer lover
Ìomhar: Bow warrior
Laird: Land owner
Wilkie: Will-helmet
Angus: Celtic god of love
Lamont: Law man
Ceannitighern: Head lord
Kelpie: Mythical water spirit from the lowlands of Scotland.
Pàl: Small
Artair: Bear-Man
Suibhne: Well-going
Muir: Short of Moray, sea warrior
Duff: Black or dark
Sinclair: from the place in France
Lochlann: Lake land or from Norway
Wulvers: Mythical good natured werewolves that are said to leave poor families food.
Ellar: Superior of a church cell
Innis: Island
Craig: Rock
Drummond: Ridge
Cuddy: Bright fame
Dùghall: Black stranger
Tocuil: Thor's Cauldron
Daw: Beloved
Valan: Healthy, strong
Teàrlach: Instigator
Aindrea: Man, warrior
Seumas: Supplanter
Ualan: Healthy, strong
Forbes:District, field
Aodhagán: Little fire
Ruairi: Red King
Dolaidh: World ruler
Gordon: Spacious fort