Most Popular Female Dog Names

If you're a proud new dog owner, picking out a name for your pet can be as fun and special as picking out the name of your newborn child. Here's at least 20 popular female dog names you might consider for your new addition to the family. 1) "Maggie" continues to top the most popular female dog name lists. It's a nickname for "Margaret" which translates to "A pearl". It may work best for all types of smaller dogs such as Poodles and Cocker Spaniels, the special little jewel or pearl in your family. 2) "Daisy" is the name of Donald Duck's girlfriend as well as the dog from the popular Blondie comic strip. The name would be perfect for a Bassett Hound or other dogs with floppy and drooping ears. 3) "Layla" was a popular song by musician Eric Clapton, and would be a fitting female dog name for your Black Lab, Rottweiler or Doberman Pincher. 4) "Princess" would be a logical choice for most pet owners, and is always one of the most popular selections for a female dog. It is best fitting of just about any breed or mix of dog, even a Rottweiler. When it comes down to it many dogs are treated like royalty in their adopting families.
5) "Lady" is the perfect name for many types of exquisite dogs such as Cocker Spaniels or even a larger dog such as a Great Dane or Irish Wolfhound. Many people know of the popular Disney movie featuring the romance of two dogs called "Lady & the Tramp". 6) "Lucy" is another popular choice for a dog's name as it has many great references such as "I Love Lucy", Lucy from Charlie Brown, and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", the famous Beatles song. It would be perfect for many types of female dogs such as Collies, Cocker Spaniels and even a Chihuahua. It is also David Blunkett's best known Labrador guide dog, who once vomited in the British House of Commons during a Parliamentary speech. (source: Wikipedia.org) 7) "Shadow" is a very unique and fun dog's name, and actually was used as the name of the Golden Retriever in the movie "The Incredible Journey" in 1993. You may decide that your Retriever should have the same name. Any dog that follows you around enough warrants this popular choice, or a dark colored dog like the Black Lab. 8) "Sandy" would make another great choice for a Golden Retriever as it describes the color of your dog and also refers to the lead female character of the very popular musical movie, Grease. 9) "Tinkerbell" seems to be fitting if you have the same sort of tiny pup like Paris Hilton or other celebrities might carry around. A French Poodle or Chihuahua may come to mind for most. Tinkerbell is the famous fairy from the Disney movie Peter Pan. 10) "Paris" could also work for your small carry-around Poodle, as people would definitely know which celebrity you were referring to. It may become a new popular name for dogs and conversation starter since the famous heiress is making headlines all the time. 11) The name "Brandy" is fitting for an Irish Setter, as it refers to the alcohol which has a reddish color at times. It also refers to the female pop/R&B musician with just one name. 12) "Pepper" is the perfect name for your spicy dog that has a lot of bark and bite. It might be ideal for dogs such as the Chiuahua or the Jack Russell Terrier. 13) "Molly" is one of the more popular names given to female dogs. Famous Molly's would include Molly Ringwald from the movie "The Breakfast Club" or the white horse in the Orwell novel, Animal Farm. This name seems fitting for English Springers, Brittany or Cocker Spaniels or even a Collie. 13) "Chelsea" refers to the famous Clinton daughter and also a soccer team from London. It may also be fitting for all sorts of dogs even the Chow Chow. 14) "Abby" is the nickname derived from the proper name "Abigail". Abigail Adams was the famous first lady of the White House. This name could work for a lazy Bassett Hound or cute Cocker Spaniel. 15) "Ginger" was the movie star from Gilligan's Island and may be a good fit for your dog's name. It's also a popular spice used in cooking from the Ginger root. This name befits a small brown Pug easily. 16) "Bandit" might work for dogs such as the Daschund or German Sheppard, or if your dog tends to steal your shoes a lot. 17) "Annie" is of course the lovable orphan girl from the hit musical. Picture this name with a dog such as a Shetland Sheepdog. 18) "Sasha" may work well for your Siberian Husky or Rottweiler. It would also make for a hip and stylish name as it refers to one of the Gabor sisters, an American Olympic figure skater, several actresses and even a DJ. 19) "Sadie" sounds like a fitting name for a Bassett Hound, English Setter or English Spaniel. There was a recently famous black lab that helped discover a bomb in 2005 near the UN headquarters in Kabul. That Sadie was the 25th ever recipient of the Dickin Medal for her courageous and life-saving work. (Source Wikipedia entry: Saidie) 20) "Lassie" is a name that is very well known as it refers to one of the most famous acting dogs of them all, the Collie from the Black and White TV series and movies. Name your Collie the same to give it that star status it deserves! By mcstylin

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Most Popular Female Dog Names2

A name is probably the most important thing one will be given in life. It is a large part of what identifies someone and sets them apart from others. It should be no less important for your dog. If you're looking to name your new dog, here are some feminine names that range from simple to majestic. Abby comes from the name "Abigail". Widely used as a term for a lady's maid, consider this name for any puppy already showing signs of dedication and loyalty. Akyra (a-ki-ra) is Japanese in its origin and means "bright". This name may be perfect for a bright and courageous breed, such as a Japanese Akita. Aria (ahr-ee-uh) meaning "a melody". This would be an ideal name for a Sheltie or other dog that exhibits delicate features. Bella is Italian for "beautiful". If your dog is of Italian origin, this would be a perfect name for her. Brandy may be an ideal name for a St. Bernard, since they have gained their fame for supposedly carrying small barrels of brandy around their neck to warm people who have been lost in the cold. Brigit is the Irish Triple Goddess and means "exalted one". If your pooch is of Irish heritage, such as an Irish Setter, consider this name of majestic bearing. Coco is of Spanish origin and brings to mind the word "cocoa" or chocolate. This would be a good name if you have a Chocolate Lab. If "Coco" reminds you of the world famous designer, you can use this name if you plan to surround your puppy in the lap of luxury. Daisy is a simple name and brings to mind the popular wildflower of the same name. This might be a good name for a beagle.
Ginger comes from the English language and means "pep" or "liveliness". If you have a puppy with a more rambunctious nature, such as a Jack Russell Terrier, you might find this name appropriate. Lady is an elegant sounding name for any dog of the female persuasion. If she is already showing signs of regal bearing, consider this name. Lucy is a simple name and comes from the Latin word for "light". If your pooch brightens up your day, this name may be ideal. Maggie is another English word meaning "pearl". The pearl is a simple yet beautiful natural gem, and so would make a beautiful name to any dog bearing the same qualities. Missy can be a short form of the french name "Millicent", meaning "brave" or "strength". This may be the perfect name if you have a poodle showing signs of being fearless. Misty is a diminutive form of "mystique", meaning "surrounded in mystery". If your puppy is a mixed breed and her true heritage is a mystery, you may find this name fitting. Princess would be a perfect name if your chosen breed has a regal bearing, such as a Great Pyrenees. This is also ideal if you already have plans of spoiling your dog rotten, regardless of breed. Sadie is from the Hebrew word meaning "princess". If your dog has the regal bearing associated with a princess, but you prefer a less commonly used name, consider this form. Sasha is Russian in its origin and would be ideal for honoring the heritage of any Russian breed, such as a Samoyed or Siberian Husky. Sierra brings to mind the western mountain range of the same name. This name would be ideal for any breed you choose, but especially brings to mind signs of strength and determination. If you tend to think of your dog as your "baby", you might consider a more popular "human" sounding names for your puppy such as Annie, Casey, Emma, Katie, Rosie, or Sandy. When deciding on a name for your puppy, consider the fact that you will use the chosen name thousands of times in her life. While she may not care so much what her name is, you should decide on one that you will enjoy for years to come. Putting a little thought behind your decision just makes sense. By Susan Sosbe

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Choosing Female Dog Names

Although there are no specific rules for choosing a name for your dog, it only stands to reason that female dogs should have female dog names. The names for female dogs also tend be sound more feminine and have more sounds of the letter "U" in them. Many people do not realize that by giving your dog a calm and soothing name, it can help to calm its personality. You should take the dog's size and personality into consideration before you do choose a name. This means you should have the dog in your hoe for a few days to see how it acts before you make the final naming decision. You should put a lot of though into the name you choose for your dog. This is because you will be using it al lot - every time you call the dog and in the early days, this will likely be many times. Therefore it should be a name that you like and one that is easy to say. Since the dog will be considered a member of the family, everyone should have say in making the choice of name. If you have small children that do not talk plainly yet, it is important to choose a short name with few syllables so that these children will learn to say the name properly and easily. Choosing a name for the dog can be difficult because you want to give the dog a name that expresses her personality and demonstrates that she is a lady. The name you choose says a lot about you as a person and about your creativity.
You don't want anyone to make fun of the name because this means they are making fun of you and of your dog. The name gives others a view of how you view the dog. A name such as "Runt" for example, may give others the impression that you don't love your dog. Search through a list of names for female dogs and make a list of the ones that you like. Then consult with the members of the family to eliminate names that most of them do not like. When you have a few choices remaining, try out the names on the dog. Believe it or not, the dog will react to names and may very well choose her own name in this manner. One important fact about choosing dog manes is that they should never sound similar to a command. This is true of most one-syllable commands, which means you can eliminate any of those names from your list. While you might want to choose a name that suits the cute cuddly puppy, you have to think about the greed of the dog and realize that she will grow into an adult. Think about how the cute name will sound on a large dog. Another name you should avoid is one that is similar to that of another family member. This will confuse the dog and she won't know if you're calling to her or the other person. By Ling L. Tong

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