Names for female dogs sound quite different from those for male dogs. Female dog names tend to be short, with softer-sounding consonants and vowels. Since female dogs of certain breeds can be extraordinarily energetic, that playful quality can help guide you toward the right name.
You might even choose a name that’s the opposite of that trait if you want to train your dog to behave in a calmer way.
Female dogs often have classic, girl-next-door names like Abby, Molly, Bonnie, and Chloe. There are plenty of other elegant names worth considering too, like Grace and Precious. Seasonal names also suit female dogs well — think Spring, Summer, and Autumn.
Weather-themed names, like Rain, Snow, and Sunny, sound especially charming. Whatever name you choose, make sure it’s one you genuinely like, since you’ll be using it often, especially while training your dog around the house.
It should also be a name that won’t embarrass you when you’re calling your dog to come back to you at the park.
The 21 Most Popular Names for Female Dogs
- Molly
- Maggie
- Lady
- Sadie
- Lucy
- Daisy
- Ginger
- Abby
- Sasha
- Sandy
- Dakota
- Katie
- Annie
- Chelsea
- Princess
- Missy
- Sophie
- Chloe
- Bo
- Tasha
- Cocoa
A snow-white dog might be aptly named Snow White, and if you got your dog around Christmastime, you could go with Christmas or Noelle.
You can also browse endless lists of dog names by breed. Names for female Golden Retrievers often depend on the color of the dog’s coat — Goldie works well for a classic golden lab. Emma, Lexi, Bonnie, and Lacey are all popular names for this breed.
Female German Shepherd names include Bella, Cara, and Diva. Whatever name you choose should suit the dog both as a puppy and as a fully grown adult, especially if the breed is a large one.
Smaller dog breeds lend themselves well to short, cute names that work for both puppies and grown dogs, since even a fully grown small dog often still looks like a puppy.
Consider names that sound small and sweet, like Angel, Baby, Bitsy, or Pixie. A name for a small dog should be short — it would look a little odd to give a tiny dog a long, elaborate name.
The internet is probably the best place to start your search for a name for your female dog of any breed. You can browse through lists and make notes of names you like. Then try the names out on your dog and see which one she responds to fastest. That way, you’re letting your dog help pick her own name.
