Dogs don’t get the nuances, meanings, and representations that we humans focus on when naming them. As long as they’re called the same thing consistently, they’ll learn their name and respond to it accordingly. However, things are not so simple for dog owners. We want our pup to have a name that sounds good, that is easy to say, and that means something to us in some way. For example, you may prefer a name that starts with an N for your doggy.
Fortunately, there are many great options out there! Here are 210 cool dog names starting with an N that might be right for your furry family member.
It can be a bit overwhelming to choose a new name for a dog. You want to make sure it’s the perfect name that you won’t tire of as time goes on. Here are a few tips to ensure that the name that you choose is perfect:
Syllables Matter— The more syllables your dog’s name has, the harder it will be to say and the harder it will be for them to understand when the name is being called out to them. Keeping your dog’s name to just one or two syllables will help ensure that the name rolls off your tongue and can easily be understood by your pup. This isn’t to say that you must limit yourself to simple names. Just make sure that the name is easy to say and that it works well in practice before making a commitment.
Uniqueness Is Key— Your dog’s new name should be different from the names of other pets in the home and commands that you regularly communicate to them. If their name is something like, “Nay,” that can get confused with a command like “stay.” The same goes for pet names that sound too much like one another. The animals will get confused when they’re called.
Avoid the Negative Stuff— Don’t use any names that have negative connotations. Although your dog won’t know it, humans will, and those connotations can come out in the tone of your voice. Your tone should always sound positive when you are using it to refer to or interact with your pup. Plus, you don’t want to disrespect them!
Choose a Name for Life— Make sure whatever name you choose for your dog now is the name that you are willing to use for their whole life. A dog can adapt to a new name and even learn to respond to nicknames. However, their name becomes part of their identity, and they rely on it to interact with their human companions. Changing their name can confuse and reduce the sense of security that your dog feels as time goes on. Making sure the name that you choose now is one that you can see yourself using for your dog’s lifetime will minimize the chance of dealing with a name change later.
80 Male Dog Names Starting With N
Male canines come in all shapes and sizes, so there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the type of name that they should have. There are many funny, cute, cool, and sophisticated names that start with an N. Here are 80 fantastic options to consider:
Nacho
Nadir
Nadger
Nagido
Nairen
Namath
Nami
Nando
Napier
Napoleon
Napper
Narain
Narwhal
Nash
Nasser
Nathan
National
Natty
Natwick
Navi
Naxos
Neander
Neck
Neddy
Neelio
Neil
Neko
Nell
Nelson
Neo
Neutron
Neville
Newport
Newton
Nex
Next
Nibbler
Nickles
Nico
Nidio
Nigan
Nigel
Niggs
Nights
Nike
Nimbus
Nine
Nipper
Nitro
Nivins
Nixon
Noah
Nofrills
Nog
Nolan
Nomad
Noodle
Noose
Norbert
Norel
Norik
Norman
Norris
Norse
Norvell
Norway
Nosy
Nougat
Nox
Nugget
Null
Nuri
Nusi
Nutty
Nuwo
Nye
Nymph
Nyree
Nytol
Nyx
80 Female Dog Names Starting With N
There are just as many fun, interesting, and unique female dog names starting with an N as there are for males, and they tend to run off the tongue just a bit more sweetly. We present you with 80 names that may represent your girl perfectly:
Naava
Nadi
Nadine
Nadja
Nahla
Nala
Nalla
Nami
Nana
Nanami
Nancy
Nanny
Naoki
Naomi
Napa
Nara
Narilla
Narnia
Nastese
Natalie
Natasa
Naufa
Nava
Nayla
Nebula
Neela
Nelia
Nelka
Nellie
Nema
Nenni
Nephele
Nereza
Nerina
Nessa
Nessi
Nessie
Nestora
Neta
Neva
Nex
Nia
Niamh
Nieve
Nika
Nikita
Nikki
Nilda
Nili
Nilla
Nim
Ning
Nippa
Nita
Nitra
Nitty
Nitzana
Nivera
Noalie
Nobita
Nobura
Noe
Noemi
Nolana
Noleen
Nora
Noreen
Nori
Norika
Norma
North
Nostalgia
Nova
Novalis
Novella
Numa
Nun
Nurice
Nutella
Nymeria
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50 Unisex Dog Names Starting With N
Not everyone wants to give their dog a gender-specific name. Sometimes, a gender-neutral option is more fitting. Maybe your girl is a little rowdier than the typical female, or your male tends to be shy. Try one of these 50 unisex names that start with the letter N:
Nabi
Nabisco
Nanters
Nantes
Nantucket
Naples
Narelle
Narrator
Nass
Natural
Navy
Nazy
Nectar
Negus
Nelk
Nellbell
Neon
Nepal
Nephros
Nermal
Nerus
Nesbit
Nest
Nestle
Neuron
Newbury
Niagara
Niblick
Niche
Nickel
Nicks
Nifty
Night
Nightwing
Nimitz
Ninety
Nintendo
Niobe
Nirvana
Nissan
Noray
Notar
Nothung
November
Nubbin
Nubby
Nudge
Nunzie
Nur
Nurit
Ready to Name Your Pup?
Now that you have an arsenal of name ideas and tips to refer to, you’re ready to start trying out a few names to see how they roll off the tongue and whether your pup has any initial reactions. Spend time really thinking about each name you’re considering to make sure that it fits your dog’s personality and that it’s something that you’ll be comfortable using throughout the years.
Rachael has been a freelance writer since 2000, in which time she has had an opportunity to research and write about many different topics while working to master the art of fusing high-quality content with effective content marketing strategies. She is an artist at heart and loves to read, paint, and make jewelry in her spare time. As a vegan, Rachael is obsessed with helping animals in need both in her community and anywhere in the world where she feels she can make a difference. Animals also happen to be her favorite topic to write about! She lives off the grid in Hawaii with her husband, her garden, and her rescue animals including 5 dogs, a cat, a goat, and dozens of chickens....Read more
