Bringing home a puppy is a special time of new cuddles, lots of cleaning up, and sometimes, chaos! Preparing for this momentous occasion means shopping for puppy and (the fun part!) deciding on a name for your new furbaby.
With so many cute possibilities, you may be stressing about what to call the newest member of your family. Below we’ve gathered 10 names to get your creative juices flowing. Try them on and see which one fits your puppy.
1. Bella
References from The Twilight Saga live on. This is a beautiful name that would be perfect for any female dog, vampires be darned!
2. Max
For those dog owners seeking both a refined name and one that sounds cute, look no further than Maximillian shortened to Max.
3. Luna
Meaning ‘moon,’ Luna is one of the most popular female names — it fits bubbly personalities, too.
4. Lucy
Lucy is another great dog name that is fun to say when calling your pup. Try it out!
5. Daisy
Flower names are popular for female dogs (including Lily), but Daisy tops them all in popularity.
6. Lola
This name has been made popular by celebrities such as Madonna, Chris Rock and Kelly Ripa, who named their daughters the spunky name.
7. Coco
Coco is cute and cool, whether you’re paying homage to your favorite dessert or a famous fashion designer.
8. Molly
Molly has been around for a long time for both humans and dogs alike. It’s fun to say and has an enduring quality so you won’t grow tired of it.
9. Charlie
This name could be used for a male or female, but it is most popular for male pups. Short for Charles, the meaning of Charlie is ‘free.’
10. Buddy
Who doesn’t like the name, Buddy? Since dogs are man’s and woman’s best friend, this name just makes good sense!