Popular dog names are great if you’re traditional or in a hurry. But if you or your pup are a little more unusual, you’re probably searching for a unique dog name. As every dog lover knows, every puppy has a unique personality, no matter the breed. So why not find a name as unique as your furry friend?
Saying you want a unique name is different from putting in the time to dream it up. But we don’t think you should have to spend an eternity brainstorming to find a special dog name! That’s why we’ve done the gathering for you. Below, you’ll find our favorite unique female and male dog names. We’ve also put together lists of the best unique male and female dog names with meanings and the best strong dog names for boys and girls. We’re willing to bet that you’ll find an amazing, distinctive name that’s perfect for your dog on this list. Let’s get started!
Unique Female Dog Names
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The secret to searching for the most unique female dog names would be to find one with personality and pizazz. Feminine as the name may be, it surely packs a punch and comes across as fun and confident. Think about your favorite foods, the wonders of nature, great characters from movies and books, and more!
Apple
Apricot
Berry
Cherry
Coco (Cocoa)
Kiwi
Olive
Peach (Peaches)
Pear
Blossom
Buttercup
Clover
Holly
Maple
Marigold
Meadow
Peony and Plum
Posie
Poppy
Rose or Rosebud
Sweet Pea
Tulip
Willow
Pepper
Pumpkin
Dahlia
Petunia
Rosa
Bee
Honeybee
Busybee
Honey Bear
June Bug
Amethyst
Emerald
Candy (or Candie or Candice/Candies)
Cupcake
Munchkin
Muffin
Pudding
Biscuit or Cookie
Cheesy
Cheesecake
Cheesestix
Cheesepuff
Bubblegum
Butternut
Butterscotch
Brownie
Fudge
Bubbles
Buffy
Button or Buttons
Chacha
Cricket
Cutie
Cutie Pie
Didi or Dee Dee
Dolly or Dollie
Dot or Dottie
Dixie
Goldie
Jojo
Jinx
Jillie
KiKi
Lilo
Lucky
Patches
Smudges
Ginger
Gingersnap
Gravy
Oreo
Lollipop
Marmalade
Taffy
Krispies
Sprinkles
Truffles
Waffles
Choco, Choco Chip
Hershey
Hazel (or Hazelnut)
Kit Kat
Caramel
Java
Toffee
Mai Tai
Moscato
Mocha
Mochi
Paris
Persia
Venice or Venetia
Roma
Romania
Alberta
Atlanta
Georgia
Louie (Louisiana)
Cali
Jersey
Sydney
Yorkie
Asia
Abby
Adara
Addison
Adelaide
Adele
Aero
Aiden
Albany
Alexa
Alley
Almond
Alyssa
Amber
Belle
Amelia
Amelie
Angel
Angelina
Annemarie
Annie
Antoinette
Anya
Aphrodite
Applejack
Aquamarine
Arlo
Ashlee
Asia
Aspen
Aster
Asti
Athena
Atlanta Princess
Atlantis
Atticus
Avalon
Baby
Bailey
Baleen
Bambi
Banksy
Baroness
Basil
Beau Dacious
Beauty
Belle
Betty
Beyonce
Bianca
Biggie Smalls
Bindi
Biscuit
Bitsy
Bittersweet
Blade
Blanchett
Bliss
Blossom
Blue Ivy
Bluegrass
Blush
Boffin
Bonbon
Bono
Bonsai
Bosky
Brawny
Bright Eyes
Brighton
Broncs
Brooklyn
Bubbles
Bug
Bullet
Burke
Burly
Buttercup
Button
Cabaret
Cacao
Cadence
Cairo
Calamity
Cameo
Capybara
Carly
Carmel
Carmenere
Carnation
Carolina
Cassidy
Cerise
Champagne
Channel
Chaplin
Chardonnay
Charity
Charlotte
Chaunce
Chelsea Louise
Chelsy
Cher
Cherry
Cherverny
Chestnut
Chevalier
Chewbacca
Cheyenne
Chianti
Chibi
Chica
ChiChi
Chiquita
Chloe
Chronic
Cinnamon
Cinny
Clancy
Claudius
Clementine
Cleo
Cleopatra
Climax
Clooney
Clover
Coco Chanel
Comanche
Comity
Cookie
Cordelia
Courtney
Cromwell
Crystal
Cupcake
Cupid
Cypress
Daenerys
Dahlia
Daiquiri
Daisy
Daisy Mae
Dakota
Dallas
Danica
Darbie
Darla
Delancey
Delphi
Deluxe
Demi
Desert Rose
Desirae
Destiny
Devereau
Dewdrop
Dezi
Dickens
Dingo
Dixie
Dogmatix
Dolly
Doobie
Dora
Dora
Double Rainbow
Dubya
Duchess
Dulcinea
Eclipse
Eddie Veder
Eden
Eire
Electra
Ella
Ellie
Elton
Elvira
Ely
Emma
Espresso
Essex
Evanescence
Ever After
Everest
Evita
Espresso
Eyota
Fabia
Faith
Faith
Fancy
Fang
Fantasia
Fawn
Fay Wray
Faye
Feebs
Felicity
Ferrari
Fifi
Fifi
Finley
Flo
Florence
Fluffy
Flush
Foxy
Unique Male Dog Names
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When you think about unique male dog names, things like your favorite car or beer brand might come to mind. You might also draw inspiration from planets, national parks, authors, or fictional characters. There’s really no limit other than your imagination!
Bonita – Spanish name which means “pretty little one”. Meant for a bonnie lass.
Chiquita – In Spanish, means “little girl”.
Diosa – Referring to “goddess”, the term means extremely beautiful.
Divina – About the “divine”.
Dulce – Spanish for “sweet”, “soothing”, or “agreeable”.
Kashmir – Translates to “philosophical”, “soulful”, or “spiritual”. After a state in India.
Nikita – Russian in origin and mostly male. Means “proud” and “unconquered”.
Sequoia – American in origin, for male or female, the word means a “giant redwood tree”.
Athena – Greek goddess of wisdom and war. Protectress of the city.
Pandora (Dora) – First woman made out of clay and created with unique gifts. Greek myth says that she opened the box (jar) of evil and misery.
Cleopatra (Cleo) – A dramatically beautiful queen who reigned in Egypt. Famous for her love affairs with Marc Antony and Julius Caesar.
Ishtar – Mesopotamian goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
Unique Male Dog Names with Meanings
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If you want a name with a little more meaning for your boy dog, here are a few great options. For daring adventurers, here are the most epic male names from fiction and non-fiction. And don’t forget: smart male dogs can also be named after some great explorers, navigators, and scientists. These are our favorite unique male dog names with meanings:
Zeus – In Greek mythology, Zeus means “the sky” or “to shine”. He was the highest and most supreme of all the gods and deities.
Ulysses – Latin in origin and a variant of Odysseus, the name means either clever, commanding, or wrathful. Presidential in appeal and also denotes being heroic.
Apollo – In ancient Greek, the name means “god of light” and “God of truth”. It also means “destroyer”.
Adonis – In Greek myths, this figure was always portrayed as young and handsome.
Ajax – A warrior who led the Greek army in the Trojan War. The name means “eagle”.
Achilles – Known for his strength and valor, this mythological Greek hero’s only weakness was his (Achilles) heel.
Atlas – The name denotes great strength because Atlas in Greek means “to carry”.
Atlantis – Refers to a legendary, prosperous city that mysteriously sank to the sea.
Odyssey – An odyssey means a journey, typically a long, wandering voyage across unchartered waters.
Iliad – An epic poem in Greek that describes the siege and fall of Troy.
Atilla – Great barbarian ruler and king of the Huns.
Conan – Or the fictional character, Conan the Barbarian.
Genghis or Khan – The great Mongolian emperor and conqueror.
Sinbad – Middle Eastern in origin, he is the fictional sailor of the Seven Seas.
Ramses – Third and most celebrated pharaoh of Egypt.
Pancho – After Pancho Villa, a great Mexican revolutionary leader and general.
Columbus – An Italian explorer who discovered America.
Lewis and Clark – Leaders of the first American expedition across U.S. territory.
Newton – English physicist known for the law of motion and gravity.
Strong Female Dog Names
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Female dogs may be feminine, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be tough! Here are our favorite strong female dog names, inspired by strong animals, fictional characters, gemstones, and real-life superheroes. Your powerful pup will love these intense names!
Alyx
Amarillo
Amber
Bailey
Bear
Mambo
Madden
Joan of Arc
Oak
Jade
Heidi
Air Supply
Fiona
Lassie
Alaska
Draco
Dragon
Banshee
Banyan
Domino
Fergus
Farrah Fawcett
Onyx
Opal
Beaux
Bellatrix
Beowulf
Cougar
Storm
Pearl
Foxface
Condoleezza
Jupiter
Brunhilda
Emo
Jubilee
Enya
Epitome
Hemingway
Firefly
Ruby
Sapphire
Turquoise
Hera
Trixie
Strong Male Dog Names
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If you have a tough boy dog, you’ll need a strong male dog name. The best options here come from superheroes, military terms, and the toughest fictional characters.
Have you found a name that’s as special as your dog? We hope you enjoyed this roundup of the best unique dog names for any pup. Whether you’re looking for a unique female dog name or a unique male dog name, you can’t go wrong with these strong, unusual, and meaningful options. Whichever name you decide to go with, you and your pup have years of fun to look forward to. Nothing starts a dog adoption off right like choosing an extra special name!
Nicole is the proud mom of 3 rescue fur babies, Baby, a Burmese cat; Rosa, a New Zealand Huntaway; and Mac, a Lab/Mastiff. A Canadian expat, Nicole now lives on a lush forest property with her Kiwi husband and new baby daughter in New Zealand. She has a strong love for all animals of all shapes and sizes (and particularly loves a good interspecies friendship) and wants to share her animal knowledge and other experts' knowledge with pet lovers across the globe....Read more
