The Best 100 Female Dog Names

Female dog names can be hard to choose from. Whether it’s a girly name, something spunky, or a creative standout, it’s gotta be perfect. Choosing the best dog name, like choosing the perfect dog sitter, is a fun and important task for every pet parent. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some great options for you. Start with the top 100 below, and then go deeper with our collection of dog name lists. The perfect name for your dog is out there!

100 Most Popular Female Dog Names

Bella

Luna

Lucy

Daisy

Lola

Sadie

Bailey

Molly

Stella

Maggie

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Chloe

Penny

Zoey

Nala

Lily

Coco

Sophie

Rosie

Ellie

Ruby

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Piper

Mia

Roxy

Gracie

Willow

Millie

Lulu

Pepper

Ginger

Harley

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Abby

Winnie

Nova

Kona

Riley

Zoe

Lilly

Dixie

Izzy

Lady

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Hazel

Layla

Olive

Charlie

Sasha

Maya

Honey

Athena

Lexi

Cali

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Annie

Belle

Princess

Phoebe

Emma

Cookie

Ella

Marley

Callie

Scout

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Roxie

Remi

Minnie

Maddie

Dakota

Leia

Poppy

Josie

Harper

Mila

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Angel

Holly

Ava

Ivy

Mocha

Gigi

Paisley

Koda

Cleo

Penelope

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Bonnie

Missy

Frankie

Sugar

Xena

Aspen

Shelby

Fiona

Dolly

Georgia

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Peanut

Shadow

Delilah

Grace

Skye

Rose

Pearl

Juno

Jasmine

Trixie

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Most Unique Female Dog Names

Least common female names from Rover’s dog name database, given to at least 25 dogs.

Kloe

Kola

Ray

Nutella

Wiggles

Rye

Boston

Nakita

Tucker

Shandy

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Sakari

Juliette

Butterscotch

Bess

Rousey

Mimosa

Elli

Twilight

Margie

Shenzi

Tough Female Dog Names

If you want a dog name with a little more, well, backbone, these tough choices should do the trick. And if you want a name that also works for boy dogs, look no further than the gender-neutral picks here. Harley, Ronan, Shadow—they all work just as well as female puppy names, we’d say.

Artemis

Athena

Alex

Lara

Sasha

Oakley

Harley

Indi / Indy

Shadow

Myka

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Juno

Dakota

Colby

Finley / Finn

Korra

Red

Astra

Akira

Cinder

Bowie

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Koa

Jinx

Onyx

Zola

Stormy / Storm

Xena

Scout

Kali

Zelda

Sage

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Place and Nature Names for Dogs

If you love Paris, why not name your dog for the City of Lights? Plenty of pet parents agree. Place names for dogs are on the rise, along with plant, landscape, and gemstone names, all pulled from the natural world. These ten names made the top 100 female dog names this year.

Paris

Madison

Chelsea

Jade

Opal

Ruby

Willow

Dakota

Nova

Sydney

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Why Do So Many Girl Dog Names End in “Y” or “Ie”?

We’re seeing that many popular dog names are two syllables and end with a singsong “eee” sound, whether the name is spelled with a “y,” an “ie,” an “eigh,” or an “ee,” or any variation thereof.

In fact, a whopping seven out of ten from the most popular girl dog names in our data end with this sound! It’s easy to understand why. Names like Sunny or Katie are easy to call out and they come with a built-in warmth and friendliness we associate with our dogs.

The most popular of these names include Lucy, Daisy, Sadie, Molly, Bailey, Maggie and Sophie. Other great dog names ending in -y or similar include:

Lucy

Daisy

Sadie

Bailey

Molly

Maggie

Penny

Zoey

Lily

Sophie

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Rosie

Ellie

Ruby

Roxy

Gracie

Millie

Harley

Abby

Winnie

Riley

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Choosing the Right Feminine Dog Name

Are you still uncertain about which dog name to choose? You’re not alone. Some dog owners just know their pet is a Bailey or Lucy as soon as they make eye contact, but many other pet parents need time to try out various options.

If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that a name can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favorite foods, books, celebrities, your heritage, or even dog breed history. For example, a French bulldog puppy might sport a French-inspired name like Chloe, while a Latin dog breed like the Chihuahua might be perfect for a name like Coco.

Another consideration when choosing your dog’s name? Dog training. This is of particular importance for puppies. When you’re teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion. In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.”

Many dog experts recommend choosing a name with at least two syllables and a sing-song or vowel sound at the end.

Of course, what matters most is that the dog name you choose rolls off your tongue with ease. You’ll want to select a name that you feel comfortable repeating because you’ll be saying it…a lot. Your dog’s name should make you happy!

We’re fans of the “backdoor test” for dog name selection. It’s pretty much what it sounds like: stand at the back door and call out your new dog‘s potential name. Saying “Rose, it’s time for dinner!” or “Sally, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.