400+ Common Dog Names

Choosing the perfect name for your new furry friend is an exciting part of pet ownership. Whether you’re looking for something classic, unique, or inspired by a particular culture, there’s a vast array of dog names to explore. Below, we’ve compiled lists of the most common dog names across various categories, including gender-specific names, as well as names inspired by Spanish, Japanese, Mexican, German, French, Italian, and Filipino cultures. Each name comes with a brief note to give you a bit of background or the meaning behind it.

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Most Common Female Dog Names

Bella – Italian for “beautiful.”
Luna – Means “moon” in Latin and Spanish.
Lucy – Derived from the Latin word for “light.”
Daisy – Named after the cheerful and simple flower.
Molly – Means “wished-for child” in English.
Maggie – Short for Margaret, meaning “pearl.”
Sadie – Hebrew origin, meaning “princess.”
Sophie – Greek for “wisdom.”
Bailey – An English name meaning “steward” or “public official.”
Stella – Latin for “star.”
Zoe – Greek for “life.”
Lily – Named after the pure and beautiful flower.
Ruby – Named after the precious red gemstone.
Penny – English for “weaver.”
Rosie – Represents the beautiful and fragrant flower.
Ellie – Short for Eleanor, meaning “bright, shining one.”
Chloe – Greek for “blooming” or “fertility.”
Mia – Italian for “mine.”
Roxy – Persian for “dawn.”
Gracie – Derived from the Latin word for “grace.”
Sasha – Russian diminutive of Alexandra, meaning “defender of mankind.”
Lola – Spanish for “sorrows.”
Abby – Short for Abigail, meaning “father’s joy.”
Ginger – Named after the spicy and flavorful root.
Pepper – For the spicy and spirited personality.
Nala – Means “gift” in Swahili; also a character in “The Lion King.”
Izzy – Short for Isabel or Isadora, meaning “pledged to God.”
Annie – Means “grace.”
Ruby – After the precious red gem.
Willow – Named after the graceful willow tree.
Coco – French pet name, possibly inspired by Coco Chanel.
Piper – English for “pipe player.”
Harley – English for “hare’s meadow.”
Sandy – Named for its golden, sandy color.
Lexi – Short for Alexandra, meaning “defender of mankind.”
Jasmine – Named after the sweet-smelling flower.
Dakota – Means “friend” in the Sioux language.
Holly – Named after the festive holly tree.
Phoebe – Greek for “bright and shining.”
Maddie – Short for Madeline, meaning “woman from Magdala.”

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Most Common Male Dog Names

Max – Short for Maximilian, meaning “greatest.”
Charlie – English for “free man.”
Buddy – English for “friend.”
Rocky – English, often associated with strength and resilience.
Bear – Named for the animal, symbolizing strength and bravery.
Duke – English for “leader.”
Toby – Hebrew for “God is good.”
Jack – English for “God is gracious.”
Oliver – Latin for “olive tree,” symbolizing peace.
Teddy – Diminutive of Theodore, meaning “gift of God.”
Cooper – English for “barrel maker.”
Milo – Germanic origin, meaning “merciful.”
Leo – Latin for “lion.”
Zeus – Greek god of the sky and thunder.
Baxter – Old English for “baker.”
Oscar – Old English for “spear of the gods.”
Louie – French for “famous warrior.”
Winston – Old English for “joy stone.”
Murphy – Irish for “sea warrior.”
Gus – Short for Augustus, meaning “great” or “venerable.”
Sam – Short for Samuel, meaning “God has heard.”
Rex – Latin for “king.”
Jake – Diminutive of Jacob, meaning “supplanter.”
Thor – Norse god of thunder.
Finn – Irish for “fair” or “white.”
George – Greek for “farmer.”
Henry – German for “ruler of the household.”
Scout – Means “to listen” in French; also a great explorer.
Diesel – After the diesel engine, for strong dogs.
Bruce – French for “woods.”
Hank – Short for Henry, meaning “ruler of the household.”
Shadow – For a dog that follows you like a shadow.
Simba – Swahili for “lion.”
Benny – Short for Benjamin, meaning “son of the right hand.”
Rusty – Named for the reddish-brown color.
Moose – Named after the large, majestic animal.
Luke – Greek for “light-giving.”
Riley – Irish for “valiant.”

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Common Spanish Dog Names

Lola – Means “sorrows,” but often associated with charm and beauty.
Carlos – Spanish for “free man.”
Dante – Means “enduring” in Latin; popular in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Bianca – Italian for “white,” popular in Spanish as well.
Diego – Spanish form of James, meaning “supplanter.”
Eva – Means “life” in Spanish.
Fernando – Spanish form of Ferdinand, meaning “bold voyager.”
Garcia – Spanish surname meaning “bear.”
Hugo – Germanic origin, meaning “mind” or “spirit.”
Inez – Spanish form of Agnes, meaning “pure.”
Javier – Spanish form of Xavier, meaning “new house.”
Kiara – Italian for “clear,” popular in Spanish-speaking countries.
Leon – Spanish for “lion.”
Mateo – Spanish form of Matthew, meaning “gift of God.”
Nina – Spanish for “girl.”
Oscar – Possibly derived from Old English, popular in Spanish-speaking countries.
Pablo – Spanish for “small.”
Quinta – Spanish for “fifth.”
Rafael – Spanish form of Raphael, meaning “God has healed.”
Sergio – Italian and Spanish for “servant.”
Teresa – Spanish form of Theresa, meaning “to harvest.”
Ulises – Spanish form of Ulysses, the Latinized name of Odysseus.
Valentina – Latin for “strong and healthy.”
Waldo – Germanic origin, meaning “to rule.”
Ximena – Spanish form of Simone, meaning “he has heard.”
Yolanda – Greek for “violet flower,” popular in Spanish.
Zara – Arabic for “princess,” popular in Spanish-speaking countries.
Alejandro – Spanish form of Alexander, meaning “defender of the people.”
Beatriz – Spanish form of Beatrice, meaning “she who brings happiness.”
Carmen – Hebrew for “garden,” popular in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Domingo – Spanish for “Sunday.”
Esteban – Spanish form of Stephen, meaning “crown.”
Felipe – Spanish form of Philip, meaning “lover of horses.”
Gloria – Latin for “glory.”
Horacio – Latin origin, meaning “timekeeper.”
Isabel – Spanish form of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God.”
Joaquin – Hebrew origin, meaning “lifted by Yahweh.”