Just get a girl dog? Give your new family member a name that truly suits her with one of these cute female dog names.
As any dog owner can tell you, getting a furry new family member can be a rewarding and wonderful experience. Whether you're welcoming a new puppy from a family litter, or adopting a companion from a local shelter, the first step in new dog ownership—after finding your mutt mate—is picking a name that suits your new friend.
Finding the right inspiration can be tricky, but it can come from anywhere. The lead singer in your favorite band might be a great name for an energetic and friendly pup. Or for a new dog who loves snacks, you might find inspiration from your own favorite foods. Don't be afraid to think outside the box and experiment with some names that capture the spirit and personality of your canine.
You could take your naming inspiration from a dozen places—a favorite movie character, a Disney princess, even a color from your kid's box of crayons—but why not start by playing the alphabet game to get your creative juices flowing? This list is packed with great female dog names for every letter of the alphabet!
Girl Dog Names that Start with A
- Abby
- Adele
- Addie
- Amber
- Alexis
- Aspen
- Atari
- Anna
- Allie
- Abby
- Ariel
Girl Dog Names that Start with B
- Bambi
- Billie
- Birdie
- Blossom
- Brooklyn
- Bailey
- Biscuit
- Bonnie
- Bella
- Becky
Girl Dog Names that Start with C
- Carmella
- Casey
- Cherry
- Cleo
- Coco
- Cora
- Cookie
- Canyon
- Cricket
- Clover
- Constance
Girl Dog Names that Start with D
- Daisy
- Demi
- Diva
- Dora
- Dottie
- Duchess
- Dixie
- Dakota
- Deloris
Girl Dog Names that Start with E
- Edie
- Eden
- Elana
- Ella
- Elsa
- Egypt
- Emmy
- Elsie
- Emiko
- Ember
- Esmerelda
Girl Dog Names that Start with F
- Fantasia
- Faye
- Flora
- Fifi
- Freckles
- Frida
- Fiona
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Girl Dog Names that Start with G
- Gidget
- Gabby
- Georgia
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Gretel
- Gypsy
- Gia
- Gigi
- Genivier
Girl Dog Names that Start with H
- Haley
- Haven
- Holly
- Honey
- Hope
- Hazel
- Harley
- Heaven
- Henrietta
Girl Dog Names that Start with I
- Ibeza
- India
- Indie
- Ireland
- Iris
- Ivy
- Ivory
- Indigo
- Ink
- Iggy
Girl Dog Names that Start with J
- Jamie
- Jersey
- Jessie
- Jolene
- Josie
- Juno
- Jasmine
- Jada
- Jennifer
- Jinx
Girl Dog Names that Start with K
- Kahlua
- Kallie
- Karma
- Kayla
- Kelsey
- Kenya
- Kimono
- Koko
- Kiki
- Kiwi
- Kinley
- Kenna
Girl Dog Names that Start with L
- Luna
- Lacy
- Layla
- Lexi Liberty
- Lily
- Lizzy
- Lola
- London
- Lady
- Laika
- Laura
Girl Dog Names that Start with M
- Mabel
- Mackenzie
- Macy
- Maggie
- Mckenna
- Mika
- Minnie
- Mocha
- Moxie
- Moki
- Muppet
- Mischief
Girl Dog Names that Start with N
- Natasha
- Natoya
- Navi
- Nikki
- Nina
- Nola
- Nori
- Nova
- Nikita
- Nancy
Girl Dog Names that Start with O
- Ocean
- Oki
- Olive
- Oprah
- Oreo
- Oxana
- Opal
- Onyx
- Olympia
Girl Dog Names that Start with P
- Paige
- Payton
- Pebbles
- Penny
- Pepper
- Phoebe
- Piper
- Pumpkin
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Parsley
- Pipsqueak
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Girl Dog Names that Start with Q
- Qamra
- Queenie
- Quinn
- Quitara
- Quizzie
- Quigley
- Quartney
- Qunita
Girl Dog Names that Start with R
- Raven
- Riley
- Rita
- River
- Rosie
- Roxie
- Rylie
- Ritzy
- Ruby
- Raina
- Rivka
- Raisin
- Rosemary
- Risa
Girl Dog Names that Start with S
- Saffron
- Sandy
- Sasha
- Scarlet
- Shadow
- Shelby
- Sierra
- Skye
- Stella
- Suki
- Sydney
- Seven
- Sally
- Sharon
- Susan
Girl Dog Names that Start with T
- Tabitha
- Tootsie
- Trixie
- Trudy
- Twinkie
- Tessa
- Tatum
- Tori
- Tina
- Tilly
- Tenley
- Tamara
- Twiggy
Girl Dog Names that Start with U
- Ursula
- Uinta
- Unity
- Utah
- Una
- Utopia
- Unis
Girl Dog Names that Start with V
- Venus
- Vera
- Vicky
- Viper
- Violet
- Vixen
- Vespa
- Valor
- Veronica
Girl Dog Names that Start with W
- Wanda
- Waynoka
- Westlyn
- Whisper
- Winnie
- Willow
- Winter
- Willa
- Winona
- Wilma
- Wynette
Girl Dog Names that Start with X
- Xandra
- Xanti
- Xena
- Xiadani
- Xella
Girl Dog Names that Start with Y
- Yara
- Yasmin
- Yellow
- Yeska
- Yola
- Yosemite
- Yumi
- Yuba
- Yoko
- Yeardley
- Yuliana
Girl dog names that start with Z
- Zara
- Zadie
- Zena
- Zipper
- Zola
- Zuri
- Zoe
- Zelda
- Zany
- Short, one- or two-syllable names are more recognized by dogs, so while Penelope certainly sounds elegant and refined, you may find yourself calling her Penny more often than not.
- Repeated sounds like the syllable combinations in Koko or Kiki are very easily understood by dogs, so they may learn their names faster and respond when called. Experts recommend using consistency to maximize training and responsiveness from your dog, so choose a name you don't need to shorten.
- Avoid choosing a name that sounds too similar to another family members' name. Tilly sounds an awful lot like Lilly and can lead to confusion on the dog's part and your daughter's. ("You want me to do what, Mom?!")
- Also avoid using names that sound too similar to behavior cues. Britt, Fay, and Gretch obviously might confuse your dog. (Ok, please don't name your dog Gretch.)
- Let your dog's unique physical characteristics guide your naming choice. If your dog looks like she has a unibrow, Frida (Khalo) would be a funny dog name. Sometimes the obvious choice is the color of her coat. Ivory for a fair-furred pooch or Ink for one as black as night. If your dog is long, slender and graceful, consider Moki, a Native American word meaning "deer." Have a floppy-eared mutt? Think literally and go with Muppet. Taking a good long look at your new pet can guide your decision.
- Behavior can be another inspiring place to find your dog's new name. Is your dog a real clown? A funny dog name might capture her spirit. Or maybe a royal name is a better fit for your dog who thinks they're king of the castle.
- It's always interesting to see how popular TV shows or movies can make never-before-considered names incredibly cool. Before Frozen, we'll bet that Elsa wasn't on the radar for many pet parents. Other popular female dog names inspired by pop culture characters include Bella (Twilight) and Luna (Harry Potter).
Whichever name you choose, make sure you embrace your dog's personality and choose something as beautiful as she is. After all, she'll come running to give you kisses every time she hears it for years to come!
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The term bitch literally means a female dog.
What is a synonym for female dog?
noun. a female dog: The bitch won first place in the sporting dogs category.
Is a female dog called a dame?
Terminology. The female parent of puppies is referred to as the dam and the male parent is referred to as the sire.
What is a fancy word for dog?
dog
- canine,
- doggy.
- (or doggie),
- hound,
- pooch,
- tyke.
- (also tike)
What does it mean to dog a girl?
Then to dog someone out is to tell on someone, or to expose someone. People also say “rat someone out”
Why is a female dog called AB * * * *?
Answer has 8 votes. The term “bitch” comes from the 1150 word bicche, which was developed from the Old English word bicce. It also may have been derived from the Old Icelandic work bikkja for “female dog.” The Oxford English Dictionary dates the term meaning “female dog” to around 1000 A.D.
What do you call a dog dad?
Or the majority? According to a survey conducted by Kelton Research last year, 54 percent of those with dogs in the family opt for “pet parent” over “pet owner,” and that “58 percent of American dog owners are comfortable calling themselves nicknames such as ‘Mommy’ or ‘Daddy’ when referencing their dogs.”
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What does the slang word dog mean?
Slang. something worthless or of extremely poor quality: That used car you bought is a dog. an utter failure; flop: Critics say his new play is a dog.
What animal is the opposite of a dog?
The idea of cat being the “opposite” of dog, may be socially determined to some degree, at least in how we perceive them, but that a cat is other than a dog is based on nature, science and empiricism.
What is the opposite word for dog?
Dog means; a domestic animal, pooch, bow-wow; mutt, pooch, cur. Opposites of Dog; gentleman.
Is it offensive to call someone a dog?
Calling someone “a dog” is an insult in American English. It’s used to demean women and girls specifically. It’s a harsh version of “ugly.” Calling someone “dawg” is friendly in African-American urban slang.
What does the F word mean?
—used as a way to refer to the offensive word “fuck” without saying it or writing it He got in trouble for using the f-word on television.
Why is dog an insult?
In 17th-century New England, to call someone a dog was an insult of the highest order, as dogs were believed to be used by sorceresses to carry out evil commands. Little wonder then, that the term is still reserved for traitors and other contemptibles. … Wonder who goes smelling dog breath to come up with such terms!