Written by: Stacy Jones
September 11, 2024

Finding a funny name for your dog is not rocket science, and with the right references and inspirations, you can get thousands of funny dog names.

Hence, I have shared about 250+ funny dog names based on different categories.

Plus, I have named many of the dogs in the dog rescue shelter I worked on by following a few simple logic and tips, which you’ll find in the article. 

So, you can rely on the list to find the best suitable names, from funny wiener dog names to some straight-out movie names.

Without wasting any more time, let’s head to the list!

250+ Funny dog names as per categories

There is no limit to imagination when it comes to creating names. you can take references and inspiration from anywhere and anything. 

However, to save you from all that hassle of searching for names, here I have shared funny dog names based on different interesting categories that will tickle your funny bones.

Male And female  Dog

Let’s check out the funny cute dog names:

Funny dog names male

  • Bacon
  • Mister Miyagi
  • Charlie Brown
  • Butter Face
  • Chewbacca
  • Carl Spackler
  • Chewie
  • Eddie Haskell
  • Einstein
  • Screech
  • Elmo
  • Uncle Buck
  • E.T.
  • Hooch
  • Mrs. Doubtfire
  • Woofer
  • Waldo
  • Taco
  • Meatloaf
  • Nacho

funny girl dog names

  • Barkley
  • Bingo
  • Cinder Ella
  • Lady Rover
  • Miss Piggy
  • Munchkin
  • Pup Tart
  • Slink
  • Sushi
  • Tater
  • Waffles
  • Kitty
  • Mouse
  • Grandma
  • Spanx
  • Lady Rover
  • Moneypenny
  • Miss Havisham
  • Sally O’Malley
  • Suffragette

Funny names for black dogs

Balck dog
  • Coal
  • Onyx
  • Midnight
  • Espresso
  • Licorice
  • Shadow
  • Batman
  • Darth Vader
  • Black Beauty
  • Lucky
  • Oreo
  • Mookie
  • Midnight Cruncher
  • Shadow Boxer
  • Darth Dog
  • Black Widow
  • Black Panther
  • Black Hole
  • Black Magic
  • Blackout

Funny names for white dogs

  • Snowball
  • Cotton Ball
  • Casper
  • Marshmallow
  • Yeti
  • Vanilla
  • Pearl
  • Ghost
  • Angel
  • Cloud
  • Polar Bear
  • Stormtrooper
  • Snowflake
  • Frosty
  • White Claw
  • Snow White
  • Silver
  • Alba
  • Alabaster
  • Ivory
  • Cream Puff
  • Snowflake
  • Frosty

Funny Spanish dog names male

  • Albondigón (meatball)
  • Bigotes (mustache)
  • Calcetín (sock)
  • Chorizo (sausage)
  • Frijolito (bean)
  • Gordito (chubby)
  • Güero (blonde)
  • Jamón (ham)
  • Maní (peanut)
  • Moño (bun)
  • Nube (Cloud)
  • Orejitas (big ears)
  • Patitas (big paws)
  • Peluchín (teddy bear)
  • Perrito (little dog)
  • Quesito (cheese)
  • Salchicha (hot dog)
  • Taco (taco)
  • Tamarindo (tamarind)
  • Tostón (fried plantain)
  • Zacatón (grassy)
  • Zapatero (shoemaker)
  • Zorro (fox)

Funny dog names inspired by book characters

Book character-inspired names can be really funny for your dogs. Here are a few of them!

Male:

  • Bard (The Lord of the Rings)
  • Bilbo (The Hobbit)
  • Dobby (Harry Potter)
  • Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings)
  • Huckleberry (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)
  • Pippin (The Lord of the Rings)
  • Sancho Panza (Don Quixote)
  • Samwise Gamgee (The Lord of the Rings)
  • Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes)
  • Snoopy (Peanuts)
  • Tom Sawyer (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer)

Female:

  • Alice (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland)
  • Anne (Anne of Green Gables)
  • Bella (Twilight)
  • Hermione (Harry Potter)
  • Jo (Little Women)
  • Matilda (Matilda)
  • Miss Piggy (The Muppets)
  • Mrs. Weasley (Harry Potter)
  • Nancy Drew (Nancy Drew)
  • Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Longstocking)

Funny cute dog names inspired by toys

Here are a few names that are cute and funny, inspired by toys!

Male:

  • Buzz Lightyear
  • G.I. Joe
  • Hot Wheels
  • LEGO
  • Mr. Potato Head
  • Nerf
  • Play-Doh
  • Slinky Dog
  • Teddy Bear
  • Toy Story
  • Transformer

Female:

  • Barbie
  • Betty Spaghetty
  • Candy Land
  • Care Bear
  • Polly Pocket
  • Pound Puppies
  • Raggedy Ann and Andy
  • Rainbow Brite
  • Silly Putty
  • Tickle Me Elmo
  • Velveteen Rabbit

Funny dog names inspired by athletes

Male:

  • Air Bud
  • Bolt
  • Brady
  • LeBron
  • Messi
  • Phelps
  • Ronaldo
  • Tiger
  • Usain
  • Wayne
  • Jordan

Female:

  • Serena
  • Simone
  • Megan
  • Sue
  • Venus
  • Naomi
  • Mikaela
  • Lindsey
  • Gabby
  • Chloe
  • Abby

Funny dog names inspired by pop culture

Want to name your dog after pop culture? Here’s the list!

Male:

  • Cap’n Bark
  • Chewbarka
  • Hairy Pawter
  • Iron Tail
  • Mr. Bigglesworth
  • Obi-Wan Barknobi
  • Pawcasso
  • Sherlock Bones
  • Super Mutt
  • Thanos (for a dog with a big personality)
  • Thornado (for a dog with a lot of energy)

Female:

  • Bella Dog
  • Catwoman (for a dog who loves to chase cats)
  • Daisy Woof
  • Elsa Woof
  • Hermione Granger Dog
  • Leia Growla
  • Mulan Pup
  • Wonder Mutt
  • Xena: Warrior Dog
  • Zatanna the Dog

Funny dog names inspired by TV shows

TV shows have given us some of the amazing dog names that you can check out!

Male:

  • Al Bundy (Married… with Children)
  • Barney Stinson (How I Met Your Mother)
  • Chandler Bing (Friends)
  • Dwight Schrute (The Office)
  • Homer Simpson (The Simpsons)
  • Jerry Seinfeld (Seinfeld)
  • Michael Scott (The Office)
  • Phil Dunphy (Modern Family)
  • Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation)
  • Sheldon Cooper (The Big Bang Theory)
  • Walter White (Breaking Bad)

Female:

  • Claire Dunphy (Modern Family)
  • Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones)
  • Elaine Benes (Seinfeld)
  • Eleven (Stranger Things)
  • Jessica Fletcher (Murder, She Wrote)
  • Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation)
  • Olivia Benson (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)
  • Peggy Hill (King of the Hill)
  • Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
  • Rachel Green (Friends)
  • Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones)

Funny dog names inspired by movies 

Naming your dog after a movie. Sounds funny, right? Well, here are a few of them to help you!

Male:

  • Ace Ventura
  • Agent Smith
  • Darth Vader
  • Forrest Gump
  • Gandalf
  • Gordon Gekko
  • Indiana Jones
  • Jack Sparrow
  • Neo
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi
  • Rocky Balboa

Female:

  • Annie Wilkes
  • Beatrix Kiddo
  • Bridget Jones
  • Carrie Bradshaw
  • Dorothy Gale
  • Elle Woods
  • Hermione Granger
  • Katniss Everdeen
  • Lara Croft
  • Sarah Connor
  • Wonder Woman

Funny dog names from Reddit

 dog
  • Biscuits
  • Chewbacca
  • Darth Dog
  • Dogbert
  • Doge
  • Fido Dido
  • Furry McFurface
  • General Woofington
  • Hairy Pawter
  • Jiggy Dogg
  • Mr. Bigglesworth
  • Obi-Wan Barknobi
  • Pawcasso
  • Pickles
  • Princess Leia
  • Sir Woofalot
  • Snoop Dogg
  • Tuna
  • Vader
  • Winston Churchill
  • Woofgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Yoda

Tips for picking a funny name for your dog

It’s necessary to consider a few things tha while picking a funny name for your dog. Because, even though it might sound funny for a moment, your dog will be carrying the name for their lifetime. Hence, here are a few tips to take into account when you pick a funny name for your dog –

  • Even though you pick a funny name, ensure that the name is suitable for your dog to use for a lifetime.
  • Don’t restrict your creativity by putting any rules in creating a funny name for your dog. 
  • You create a name based on your dog’s appearance, breed, and behavioral traits.
  • If you use any fun name for your dog when you try a few games to play with your dog, you can turn it into a permanent name for your dog.
  • Make sure the name is easy to pronounce and comprehend by your dog.

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Wrapping Up!

These were a few of our funny dog names that will suit any dog despite their color, breed, appearance, and traits. So, your puppy’s future name might be hidden right in these names for all you know.

Otherwise, you can use your creativity and extend or shorten these names as you choose. You can try calling out your dog with these names, and if your dog reacts to any of them, you have your dog’s funny name!

Sometimes, it’s not even up to you; your pup chooses their name before you by responding to one of the cute terms you use to call them.

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Stacy Jones

I'm a dog mom who is on a mission to help other dog parents. I started this blog inspired by Jackson's story and to share my knowledge and experience with the world.