Looking to break away from traditional dog names and try something unique and clever for your pooch? There are hundreds of pets out there named things like “Bella” and “Charlie”. In fact, those were two of the most popular dog names in 2018.
While there is obviously nothing wrong with these names, if you choose one of them for your canine, there will likely be quite a few other dogs at the dog park named the exact same thing. If you’re looking to name your dog something more unique, its time to get a little more clever when choosing your pet’s name.
Whether you’re into puns or just looking for a name that will stand out, you’ll find something on this ultimate list of clever dog names. We’ve scoured around for the most unique names out there that still sound great for most canines.
Clever Male Dog Names
Many of the most unique names out there are pretty unisex. However, we’ve divided the list out into names that sound the more masculine or more feminine. Of course, feel free to jump between lists, since many of these names aren’t very gendered at all.
- Acai
- Aji
- Alabaster
- Albert
- Apple
- Aqua
- Austin
- Australia
- Bagel
- Bantam
- Basil
- Berry
- Birmingham
- Biscuit
- Blintz
- Blue
- Bon Bon
- Bones
- Boris
- Boston
- Brazil
- Bronx
- Brooks
- Brûlée
- Brushy
- Bundt
- Butter
- Butterscotch
- Buttons
- Buzz
- Caesar
- Cairo
- Camden
- Canvas
- Caramel
- Carson
- Caviar
- Cayenne
- Chai
- Chandler
- Charleston
- Cheesecake
- Cherry
- Chicago
- Chiffon
- Chile
- Chip
- Chive
- Churro
- Cinnamon
- Clementine
- Cleveland
- Clove
- Cocoa
- Coconut
- Cody
- Columbus
- Cookie
- Crayola
- Crepe
- Crumpet
- Cuba
- Cupcake
- Currant
- Curry
- Custard
- Dallas
- Davenport
- Dayton
- Denmark
- Denver
- Diego
- Dill
- Djon
- Donut
- Donut
- Dublin
- Dumpling
- Eclair
- Europe
- Fairbanks
- Fenwick
- Fig
- Francisco
- Fresco
- Fudge
- Gelato
- Ginger
- Godiva
- Goji
- Grady
- Graffiti
- Graham
- Graham
- Guava
- Harlem
- Hershey
- Honey
- Honeydew
- Houston
- Hudson
- Huey
- Indigo
- Israel
- Jackson
- Jacksonville
- Japan
- Jasmine
- Jelly
- Jericho
- Jethro
- Jordan
- Kent
- Kingston
- Kiwi
- Kumquat
- Lavender
- Leandro
- Lebanon
- Lexington
- Licorice
- Lime
- Lincoln
- Logan
- Luigi
- Macaron
- Macaroon
- Macon
- Mako
- Mango
- Mason
- Melon
- Memphis
- Meringue
- Mexico
- Mochi
- Monaco
- Monte
- Morocco
- Mousse
- Muffin
- Namibia
- Napoleon
- Nectar
- Newton
- Norway
- Nutella
- Nutmeg
- Ochre
- Omaha
- Onyx
- Orlando
- Pakistan
- Papaya
- Peaches
- Pear
- Persimmon
- Peru
- Philly
- Phoenix
- Pierre
- Pina
- Pineapple
- Pinky
- Plum
- Pluot
- Pollen
- Portland
- Portugal
- Pudding
- Raisin
- Raleigh
- Raleigh
- Reno
- Rosemary
- Roswell
- Rye
- Saffron
- Sage
- Salt
- Santiago
- Scone
- Seattle
- Senegal
- Shiloh
- Sidney
- Slate
- Sorbet
- Spice
- Sriracha
- Sugar
- Sushi
- Taffy
- Thyme
- Tiramisu
- Toast
- Tomato
- Trenton
- Truffle
- Turmeric
- Twinkie
- Ultra
- Vanilla
- Vegas
- Waffle
- Walker
- Wasabi
- Zimbabwe
- Zuko
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Creative Female Dog Names
This list includes some of the more feminine sounding, creative names out there. Of course, many of these names would be fitting for a male canine as well, since the more creative names aren’t quite as gendered at traditional ones.
- Absinthe
- Adelaide
- Africa
- Alexandria
- Alfalfa
- Almond
- America
- Anchorage
- Angus
- Anise
- Antarctica
- Arete
- Asia
- Asiago
- Aspen
- Atlanta
- Augusta
- Aurora
- Ayre
- Bailey
- Baltimore
- Barley
- Beans
- Berlin
- Bok Choy
- Brie
- Bristol
- Brooklyn
- Bud
- Cafe
- Carrot
- Cashew
- Chanterelle
- Charlotte
- Cheddar
- Chelsea
- Cheyenne
- Chickpea
- Chili
- China
- Chinook
- Chipotle
- Chutney
- Cobbler
- Colby
- Coulee
- Couscous
- Crimini
- Cuervo
- Dandelion
- Delta
- Egypt
- Esker
- Espresso
- Evian
- Fajita
- Fanta
- Flapjack
- Florence
- France
- French Fry
- Frito
- Fritter
- Geneva
- Germany
- Glen
- Gnocchi
- Gouda
- Gravy
- Greece
- Grits
- Guinness
- Hambone
- Hazlenut
- Helena
- Hoagie
- Holland
- Hops
- Horst
- Hot Dog
- Hummus
- Iceburg
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jack
- Jalepeno
- Jamaica
- Jambalaya
- Jameson
- Java
- Juneau
- Kabob
- Kale
- Kenya
- Kimchi
- Lahar
- Lasagna
- Latke
- Latte
- Lentil
- London
- Macaroni
- Madison
- Magma
- Mali
- Manhattan
- Marietta
- Martini
- Meatball
- Meatloaf
- Mesa
- Meunster
- Miami
- Milan
- Mocha
- Mole
- Monroe
- Moraine
- Naan
- Nacho
- Nashville
- Noodle
- Odessa
- Okra
- Olive
- Olympia
- Omelet
- Paella
- Pancake
- Paris
- Parsnip
- Peanut
- Penne
- Persia
- Pickle
- Piedmont
- Pierogi
- Pinot
- Pistachio
- Pita
- Poland
- Polenta
- Praline
- Prawn
- Pretzel
- Pringle
- Pumpernickle
- Pumpkin
- Queens
- Queso
- Quiche
- Radish
- Regina
- Reuben
- Ria
- Riesling
- Romaine
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Sake
- Salinas
- Samara
- Sausage
- Savannah
- Scampi
- Schnitzel
- Scotch
- Shasta
- Sherry
- Soledad
- Souffle
- Spain
- Spam
- Sprout
- Stoli
- Stonington
- Sushi
- Sushi
- Sweden
- Sydney
- Taco
- Tapas
- Tater
- T-Bone
- Tofu
- Tuna
- Turnip
- Valencia
- Verona
- Vienna
- Walnut
- Winnipeg
- Yam
- Zambia
- Ziti
- Zucchini
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Ironic Dog Names
Ironic dog names depend largely on your particular canine. If your dog is absolutely massive, choosing a name like “Tiny” would be very ironic. However, if your dog is actually tiny and you name them “Tiny”, there isn’t much fun in that. Here is a list of some names that can be used ironically in certain situations.
- Ash
- Attila
- Bear
- Blizzard
- Carbon
- Cinder
- Cloud
- Coal
- Colossus
- Dusty
- Ebony
- Ember
- Flakey
- Foggy
- Frosty
- Goliath
- Graphite
- Hercules
- Hulk
- Ice
- Kong
- Mammoth
- Maximus
- Misty
- Moose
- Nimbus
- Onyx
- Opal
- Shadow
- Ski
- Snowy
- Whiteout
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Unusual Dog Names
Here are some of the most unusual names out there that we could find. If you’re wanting your canine to really stand out, this list has the perfect options for you.
- Abner
- Aerie
- Agate
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Angelo
- Angora
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Arya
- Asa
- Autumn
- Badger
- Bayou
- Bellatrix
- Bengal
- Bison
- Blade
- Blaze
- Blizzard
- Bluff
- Boa
- Bolt
- Boulder
- Briar
- Brinley
- Brittany
- Bruce Wayne
- Brunswick
- Bryn
- Buck
- Caldera
- California
- Canyon
- Carlton
- Carolina
- Carrie
- Cascade
- Cedric
- Cheetah
- Chewbacca
- Cinder
- Cliff
- Clover
- Colorado
- Copper
- Coral
- Cornelius Fudge
- Creek
- Cricket
- Daisy
- Dakota
- Dale
- Damon
- Dandelion
- Delaware
- Delta
- Diamond
- Dune
- Dusk
- Dusty
- Eagle
- Echo
- Elton
- Ember
- Emmylou
- Ethan
- Evelyn
- Fern
- Flint
- Florida
- Forest
- Foxy
- Gaia
- Genevieve
- Geo
- Georgia
- Glacier
- Granite
- Grizzly
- Gryffindor
- Harley Quinn
- Harry Potter
- Hawaii
- Hermione
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Ivy
- Jackal
- Janeway
- Jersey
- Jody
- Joni
- Kal-El
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Kinsey
- Krypto
- Landon
- Leona
- Leopard
- Lion
- Lionel
- Louisiana
- Luke Skywalker
- Luna Lovegood
- Lupa
- Lupin
- Lupita
- Lynx
- Malfoy
- Malia
- Manitoba
- Marge
- Maryland
- Maurice
- Meadow
- Mesa
- Michigan
- Midnight
- Minerva
- Ming
- Miranda
- Mississippi
- Misty
- Montana
- Montane
- Moss
- Nancy
- Nell
- Nevada
- Nevaeh
- Neville Longbottom
- Norm
- North
- Oasis
- Ocean
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Oso
- Otter
- Panther
- Pearl
- Pepper Potts
- Perro
- Phoenix
- Phoenix
- Pierce
- Plum
- Princess Leia
- Quebec
- Quetzal
- Randall
- Ranger
- Raven
- Ravine
- Reed
- Riddick
- River
- Rocky
- Rodney
- Rosebud
- Ruben
- Sable
- Sage
- Saskatchewan
- Scotia
- Scout
- Shadow
- Shannon
- Shark
- Sirius
- Sloane
- Summit
- Surf
- Sybil
- Tempest
- Tennessee
- Terra
- Texas
- Tiger
- Tonks
- Tor
- Tyrion
- Una
- Ursula
- Vermont
- Virgil
- Virginia
- Washington
- Weasley
- West
- Windy
- Wonder Woman
- Wyoming
- Yeti
- York
- Yumi
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Fun Dog Names
Not all dog names have to be traditional like “Charlie.” Instead, it is perfectly acceptable to have a little fun with your dog’s name. Here are some of the names we considered to be delightfully fun options.
- Acacia
- Adonis
- Alder
- Archibald
- Ash
- Aspen
- Babe
- Bacon
- Bambi
- Banjo
- Barney
- Big Red
- Biggie Smalls
- Bilbo
- Billy the Kid
- Bimmer
- Bingo
- Birch
- Biscuit
- Blue
- Blue (Blu)
- Bobby (Mcgee)
- Bond
- Bones
- Boss
- Brian Griffin
- Brunhilda
- Bubba
- Buffalo Bill
- Burger
- Buster
- Buttercup
- Butternut
- Butternut
- Byte
- Caesar (Ceasar)
- Cedar
- Cha-Cha
- Chestnut
- Chewie
- Chi Chi
- Chica
- Chiquita
- Chubby
- Clark Griswold
- Clark Kent
- Cleopatra
- Cletus
- Clumsy
- Copernicus
- Cupid
- Cutey
- Cutey Honey
- Cypress
- Cyrano
- Dino
- Diva
- Dynamite
- Elektra
- Elf
- Elf
- Elm
- Elmo
- Emo
- Ewok
- Ewok
- Farley
- Fifi
- Flo
- Freud
- Frito
- Fuzzball
- Gandhi
- Goliath
- Gonzo
- Gordo
- Gumdrop
- Hamlet
- Hansel
- Harry
- Hawthorn
- Hazel
- Holly
- Huntress
- Jawa
- Jawa
- Jeckyll
- Jellybean
- Jethro
- Jezebel
- Joan of Arc
- Juniper
- K-9
- Kerouac
- Kewpie
- Kiki
- Kiwi
- Ladybug
- Lancelot
- Linden
- Lois
- Lolita
- Macgyver
- Magdalene
- Mai Tai
- Maple
- Marshmallow
- Matilda
- McFly
- McGruff
- Medusa
- Miss Beazley
- Miss Havisham
- Monet
- Mouse
- Muggles
- Myrtle
- Nessie
- Ninja
- Oak
- OJ
- Olga
- Oreo
- Peanut Butter
- Peanut Butter
- Pee Wee
- Pickle
- Pinky
- Pistol
- Pluto
- Poet
- Pope
- Porkchop
- Porkchop
- Princess
- Puck
- Puddin
- Quixote
- Redwood
- Rogue
- Sable
- Sable
- Sailor
- Sequoia
- Sheba
- Sir-Barks-Alot
- Skittles
- Slink
- Smooches
- Snickers
- Snowflake
- Sorbet
- Spruce
- Spud
- Squirt
- Squirt
- Stewie
- Stinky
- Sushi
- Tater
- T-Bone
- Thorn
- Tiger
- Tinkerbell
- Tizzy
- Ursula
- Vixen
- Wagner
- Willow
- Yoda
- Zelda
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Witty Dog names
Looking for something punny for your new pooch? We’ve included dozens of options here.
- Abby Wambark
- A-fleas Anzari
- Alan Barkin
- Albus Puppledore
- Aleasha Packramone
- Amy Farrah Howler
- Amy Pawng
- Andy Warhowl
- AnnaLynne McCorg
- Arf Vader
- Arftoo-D2
- Arfur Miller
- B.J. Hunnimutt
- Bark Darcy
- Bark Griswold
- Bark Linn-Baker
- Bark Ruffalo
- Bark Twain
- Bark Wahlberg
- Barker Posey
- Barkin’ Robbins
- Barkin’ Scorsese
- Barko DiSpirito
- Bark-Paul Gosselar
- Benji-man Franklin
- Bilbo Waggins
- Bill Lumbfurg
- Billy Corgi-an
- Billy Grrr-ystal
- Bite D. Eisenhowler
- Blackeared the Pirate
- Blanche Deverpaw
- Britney Ears
- Bryan Waggams
- Bucky Scent
- Camilla Barker Bowles
- Carmen Sandi-dog-o
- Catherine Zeta-Bones
- Celine Pee-on
- Chasin’ Priestly
- Chester A. Arfur
- Chewbarka
- Christina Aguill-hair-a
- Coco Kennel
- Colin Furth
- Colin Howl
- Collie Golightly
- Collie Ringwald
- Corgi Cox
- Cullen Bones
- Dane Fonda
- David Rawhide Pierce
- Debbie Hairy
- Dick Bark
- Digmund Freud
- Dingo Starr
- Dobie Smulders
- Doc McDoggins
- Doggie Howser
- Dogson Leery
- Donna Barkin
- Doogie Howler
- Droolius Caesar
- Franz Fur-dinand
- Fyodor Dogstoevsky
- Hairy Paw-ter
- Jimmy Chew
- Kareem Abdul Ja-Bark
- Mary Puppins
- Orville Redenbarker
- Ozzy Pawsborne
- Prince of Barkness
- Salvador Dogi
- Santa Paws
- Sarah Jessica Barker
- Sherlock Bones
- The Notorious D.O.G.
- Winnie the Poodle
- Woofgang Puck
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Did You Find a Clever Name?
After sorting through our long list of clever and punny names, you need to decide on one for your pooch. Of course, this is often easier said than done, especially if you’ve just adopted your canine and don’t have a good handle on their personality yet.
We recommend giving yourself plenty of time to select a name. You do not have to choose a name the very first day you’re with your new dog. Instead, give yourself a few days to try each of your favorite names out.
