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Dog Name Generator (and Cat Names)

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Click a name to copy it, or the star to save it to your favorites.

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    No favorites yet: click the star next to a name.

      Tips for picking a name
      • Go for two syllables (Pepper, Juniper shortened to Juni): pets pick them up fast and they are easy to call across a park.
      • Avoid names that sound like a command: Kit sounds like "sit", Bo or Joe like "no", Fay like "stay", Brown like "down".
      • Say the name out loud a few times and make sure it does not sound like the name of someone in the house or another pet.

      Find the right name for your dog or cat

      This dog name generator draws on a hand-picked list of 732 dog and cat names that are easy to say in English: classic names (Charlie, Penny), sweet ones (Peanut, Cupcake), nature names (Willow, Juniper), foodie names (Biscuit, Pretzel) and figures from Greek, Roman and Norse myths (Athena, Odin). Every letter of the alphabet is covered, from A to Z, including 56 names starting with W and 19 with X.

      You can draw 10 random ideas or browse the full list, narrowed down by your filters. The short and cute names also suit rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and ferrets.

      How to use it

      1. Set the filters: "Pet" (Dog and cat, Dog or Cat), "Sex", "First letter", "Maximum length" (3 to 10 letters) and "Style".
      2. Click "10 random ideas" or press the space bar. Ten different names appear, each with its sex and style in small print.
      3. Click a name to copy it. Click the star to save it under "My favorites"; the list stays on your device. "Copy all" copies your favorites, one name per line.
      4. Open "Full list" to see every matching name in alphabetical order.

      A note on the "Sex" filter: "Female (and unisex)" shows female names plus names that work for both, such as Pickle or Zigzag. "Unisex only" keeps just those. The "Short" style groups names of 4 letters or fewer.

      Worked examples

      A female puppy that loves the outdoors. Choose Dog, "Female (and unisex)", a maximum length of 5 letters and the "nature" style: 54 names match, including Fern, Hazel, Maple, Raven and Sage. All of them are short enough to call across a field.

      A male kitten with a sweet tooth. Choose Cat, "Male (and unisex)" and the "foodie" style: 62 names match, from Bagel and Cheddar to Pretzel and Pumpkin.

      A name starting with X. Few lists go that far. Set "First letter" to X and you get 19 options, such as Xander, Xavi, Xia, Xyla and Xolo (a nod to the hairless dog breed of Mexico).

      Tips for picking a good pet name

      Keep it to two syllables. A short, punchy name is quick to learn and easy to shout at the dog park: Pepper, Milo, Hazel, Rusty. Long names nearly always get cut down, so if you love Wilhelmina, ask yourself whether you will really say Mina most of the time.

      Steer clear of commands. Your dog hears "sit", "stay", "down", "no" and "come" every day. A name that rhymes with one of them makes training harder: Kit sounds like "sit", Joe like "no", and Brown like "down". Also avoid a name that sounds like someone else in the household.

      End on a clear sound. Names ending in a vowel sound (Lola, Teddy, Kiwi) carry well and get a dog's attention. Cats often respond well to soft, light sounds, as in Whiskers or Mittens.

      Think about the grown-up animal. Cupcake suits a tiny puppy, but the dog may weigh 40 kilos one day. The "classy" style (Archibald, Penelope) and the "mythology" style (Apollo, Freya) age well. Before you settle, try the name out loud for a day or two and see whether it feels natural.

      A few ideas per style, letter W

      • Nature: Willow, Wisteria, Wren, Winter.
      • Foodie: Waffles, Walnut, Wasabi.
      • Mythology: Wotan, the old Germanic name of the chief god of Norse legend.
      • Classy: Wilhelmina, Winifred, Wellington, Webster.

      Frequently asked questions

      Are the 10 ideas really random?

      Yes. Every name in the filtered list has exactly the same chance of being drawn, and the 10 names shown are always different. If fewer than 10 names match your filters, all of them are shown in a shuffled order.

      Can I use these names for a cat, a rabbit or a hamster?

      Of course. Most names suit any pet; a few are tagged as more typical of dogs (Sheriff, Gunner) or cats (Whiskers, Mittens). For a small animal, try the "Short" or "cute" style.

      Are my favorites saved?

      Yes, on the device you are using, up to 200 names. Nothing is sent anywhere. The "Clear" button empties the list in one click.

      Why does the list show unisex names under Female and Male?

      Many good pet names, such as River, Kiwi or Zen, work for any animal. They appear with both sexes so that you do not miss them; pick "Unisex only" to see just these names.