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Adding a new dog to your family is one of the most rewarding experiences. But as the animal tries to settle into his new home, you soon realize that he deserves to be called by a suitable name.
Contrary to what many pet parents believe, finding a befitting name for your furry friend doesn’t have to be a painstaking process. That’s due to the plethora of inspirational sources to borrow from.
For instance, you could name your canine friend after a famous historical figure, mythical creature, celebrity, etc. You could even become a little more creative and give the animal a name that’s totally unique to them. The only requirement is that the name must fulfill the three core requirements, namely catchiness, memorability, and cute-sounding.
Have you been struggling to find a perfect name for your female dog? Well, you’ve come to the right place. The following is a definitive list of 150 fanciest names you could ever give to your girl dog.
Popular Female Dog Names
1. Abbie – Short for ‘Abigail,’ which is Hebrew for ‘Father of exaltation.’
2. Ada – Short for ‘Adaline,’ ‘Adelaide,’ and ‘Adal,’ all of which have a Germanic origin that mean ‘Noble.’
3. Adeen – Arabic for ‘righteous’ and ‘obedient’ or Irish for ‘little fire.’
4. Adria – Short for ‘Adriana,’ which has a Latin origin that means ‘from Hadria.’
5. Alaine – From Old German word ‘Alaina,’ which means ‘precious,’ ‘awakening,’ or ‘sun ray.’
6. Alexa – The feminine version of the Greek-derived name Alexander, which makes it perfect for your female dog.
7. Alexis – A unisex name that’s perfect for dogs and bitches alike; it’s Greek for ‘defender.’
8. Alice – A fairly common name, but one that has never lost its magical appeal; the name is derived from German and means ‘of the nobility.’
9. Aliyah – Hebrew for ‘heavens’ or ‘highborn.’
10. Alison – A fancy variation of ‘Alice.
11. Amara – A Nigerian name that means ‘mercy’ or ‘kindness.’
12. Amelia – Derived from the Germanic word ‘amal,’ which means ‘work.’ That makes it perfect for your industrious female dog.
13. Amy – Old French for ‘dearly beloved.’
14. Anastasia – A Greek-inspired name which means ‘resurrection.’
15. Andrea – Feminine for ‘Andrew’ or French for ‘brave.’
16. Angela – Latin for ‘messenger of God.’
17. Annabelle – A combination of the Hebrew word ‘Ana’ which means ‘favored’ and French word ‘Belle’ which means ‘beautiful.’
18. Aria/Ariel – Hebrew for ‘Lion.’
19. Ashley – Another gender-neutral name on this list that’s perfect for dogs and bitches alike; the name has an English origin and means ‘Ash tree meadow.’
20. Atari – Means ‘good,’ and pretty much conveys what you think of your female canine friend.
21. Athena – Inspired by the Greek goddess of wisdom.
22. Audrey – English for ‘noble strength.’
23. Aurora – Roman goddess of sunrise, also Latin for ‘dawn.’
24. Avery – Old English for ‘elf counsel.’
25. Bailey – Old English for ‘berry clearing.’
26. Bella – French or Italian for ‘beautiful.’
27. Bonnie – Scottish for ‘charming.’
28. Brianna – Celtic for ‘strong’ or ‘ascension.’
29. Briella – A fancy American version of Gabriella.
30. Brooke – Old English for ‘small steam.’
31. Camila – Spanish and Portuguese versions of a Latin word that means ‘young ceremonial attendant.’
32. Catalina – Spanish for ‘pure.’
33. Charlie – A cute variation of ‘Charlotte,’ which is the female version of the name Charlot/Charles.
34. Chloe – Greek for ‘fertility’ or blooming.’
35. Claire – Latin for ‘bright’ or ‘clear.’
36. Clara – A fancy variation of Claire.
37. Cora – Greek for ‘maiden.’
38. Dakota – Native American for ‘ally.’
39. Daniela – Feminine for ‘Daniel,’ which is Hebrew for ‘God is my judge.’
40. Destiny – Needs no introduction.
41. Diana – Inspired by the Roman goddess of the moon, childbirth, forests, and hunting.
42. Eden – From the Biblical garden of Eden.
43. Elena – Derived from ‘Eleanor,’ which means ‘bright’ or ‘shining one.’
44. Eliza/Elsie – Short for ‘Elizabeth,’ which means ‘pledged to God.’
45. Ella – Short for ‘Eleanor’ or ‘Ellen.’
46. Eloise – Old German for ‘famous warrior.’
47. Emily – Latin for ‘striving’ or ‘industrious.’
48. Emma – Old German and Old French for ‘universal.’
49. Eva – Hebrew for ‘life.’
50. Fatima – Of Arabic origin; refers to the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
51. Felicia – Feminine for ‘Felix,’ which is Latin for ‘happy.”
52. Fiona – Scottish or Gaelic for ‘fair’ or ‘white.
53. Genevieve – Old French for ‘people’ or ‘tribe.’
54. Georgia – The feminine version of George, which is Greek for ’tiller of the land.’
55. Gianna – Italian name with a Hebrew origin, which means ‘God is gracious.’
56. Gracious – A cool variation of ‘Grace.’
57. Hailey – Old English for ‘hay meadow.’
58. Harmonia – Inspired by the Greek goddess of marriages, brotherhood, and sisterhood.
59. Harriet – French for ‘keeper of the hearth.’
60. Heidi – German for ‘nobility.’
61. Hope – Self-explanatory.
62. Imogen – Celtic for ‘maiden.’
63. Isabel – Latin for ‘God of plenty.’
64. Jade – Spanish for the ornamental stone by the same name.
65. Jessica – Hebrew for ‘He sees.’
66. Jocelyn – German for ‘member of the Gauts tribe.’
67. Julia/Julie – Latin for ‘youthful.’
68. Juliet – From Shakespeare’s famous work – Romeo and Juliet.
69. Kate – Latin for ‘pure’ or ‘clear.’
70. Kayla – Latin for ‘slim’ or ‘fair.’
71. Keisha – A cool variation of Lakeisha.
72. Kim – Short for Kimberley, which is English for ‘from the woods of the royal forest.’
73. Kylie – Of Western Australian origin; means ‘to boomerang.’
74. Kyra – Persian for ‘throne.’
75. Laila/Layla – Derived from the Arabic word ‘Leila’ which means ‘night.’
76. Lauren – From the Latin word ‘Laura,’ which means ‘laurel leaf.’
77. Leah – Hebrew for ‘weary’ or ‘delicate.’
78. Lia – Greek for ‘bearer of good news.’
79. Lucia – A fancy variation of Lucy, which is Latin for ‘light.’
80. Madeline – Hebrew for ‘woman from Magdala.’
81. Malia – Hawaiian for ‘Mary.’
82. Maria – A cool variant of Biblical Mary.
83. Matilda – Old German for ‘mighty in battle.’
84. Melissa – Greek for ‘honey’ or ‘bee.’
85. Melody – Greek for ‘song.’
86. Mia – Scandinavian for ‘Maria.’
87. Michelle – The feminine version of Michael, which is Hebrew for ‘who compares to God?’
88. Nicole – The feminine version of Nicolas.
89. Nora – Short for Eleanora and Honora.
90. Orla – Celtic for ‘golden princess.’
91. Paige – English for ‘young servant.’
92. Penelope – Greek for ‘weaver.’
93. Phoebe – Greek for ‘bright’ or ‘radiant.’
94. Rachael – Hebrew for ‘ewe.’
95. Reagan – A gender-neutral name with a Celtic origin, which means ‘little ruler.’
96. Reese – Welsh for ‘enthusiasm.’
97. Remi – French for ‘from Rheims.’
98. Riley – Irish and Gaelic for ‘courageous.’
99. Robin – English for ‘famous’ or ‘bright.’
100. Ruby – Inspired by the precious stone of the same name.
101. Sally – Hebrew for ‘princess.’
102. Samantha – Hebrew for ‘God heard.’
103. Selena – Greek for ‘the moon’ or the Greek goddess of the moon.
104. Sky – Variation of Skylar, which is Dutch for ‘fugitive.’
105. Sofia/Sophia – Greek for ‘wisdom.’
106. Stella – Latin for ‘star.’
107. Sydney – Inspired by the Australian port city or Old English for ‘wide island.’
108. Taylor – Middle English for ‘from tailor.’
109. Teagan – Irish for ‘poet,’ philosopher,’ or ‘beautiful.’
110. Trinity – Inspired by the Holy Trinity and is perfect for a female dog born or adopted alongside other two.
111. Valeria/Valerie – Latin for ‘strong,’ or ‘healthy.’
112. Vanessa – Greek for ‘butterfly.’
113. Vera – Slavic and Russian for ‘faith.’
114. Victoria – Feminine for Victor.
115. Vivienne – Fancy variation of ‘Vivian,’ which is Latin for ‘life.’
Female Dog Names Inspired By Plants and Food
116. Alyssa – A popular flower-inspired name derived from alyssum.
117. Beany – A name derived from beans.
118. Brandy – Perfect if your dog reminds you of your favorite brandy.
119. Cinnamon – Get a little spicy by naming your female dog Cinnamon.
120. Daisy – Inspired by a flower of the same name.
121. Florence – Latin for ‘flower.’
122. Ginger – It doesn’t hurt to name your female dog after one of the world’s most nutritious spices, does it?
123. Holly – English name inspired by the Holly tree.
124. Ivy – Old English for the evergreen plant of the same name.
125. Jasmine – An Old French and Persian name referring to the delicate flowering plant of the same name.
126. Juniper – Based on the Juniper tree or berry.
127. Lily – English for the flowering plant of the same name.
128. Marshmallow – Perfect for a female dog with cute looks and a charming personality.
129. Olivia – Latin for the olive tree.
130. Pepper – Suitable for any female dog, including those that aren’t necessarily irritating.
131. Poppy – Derived from Latin and inspired by a flower of the same name.
132. Pumpkin – A flattering female name that’s also appropriate for girl dogs.
133. Rosalie – French origin for a rose garden.
134. Rose – Inspired by the rose flower.
135. Willow – Based on the willow tree.
Female Dog Names Inspired By Colors
136. Amber – Inspired by amber color.
137. Blake – Old English for ‘black’ or ‘dark.’
138. Kiara – Irish for ‘dark.’
139. Melanie – French for ‘dark’ or ‘black.’
140. Scarlett – Means red.
141. Violet – Based on a color of the same name.
Female Dog Names Inspired By Seasons
142. Autumn – Perfect for a female dog born or adopted in fall.
143. Avril – French for April and suitable for a dog that was born in this month.
144. Frosty – Ideal for a female dog born during chilly weather.
145. June – Apt for a girl dog born or adopted in the month of June.
146. Luna – Latin for ‘of the moon’ and is perfect for a dog born or adopted during the full moon.
147. Natalie – Derived from the Latin phrase ‘Natale Domini,’ which means ‘birthday of the Lord. The name is perfect for a dog born during Christmas.
148. Noelle – Old French for ‘Christmas,’ which makes it another excellent name for a girl dog born at Christmastime.
149. Snowball – Excellent for a dog born or adopted during snowy conditions.
150. Summer – Perfect for a dog born in summer.
Final Word
Finding a perfect name for your girl dog doesn’t require serious brainstorming. Not when there are numerous resources to rely on. Feel free to pick a name from this list for your female canine friend.