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Aaron exalted one Aasiyah queen like Aba one born on a Thursday Ababno one who returns Abasi stern and aloof Abayomi comes to bring joy Abba father - also a Swedish pop group! Abbott father, paternal Abby father's happiness Abe/Abraham father of many Abebi we asked for her and we got her Abeeku one born on a Wednesday Abel breath of life Abeo brings happiness Abiah paternal Abimbola born with riches Abir hero Abner father of light, cheerful Aboo father Absalom father of peace Accord after your favorite Honda! Ace first rate, excellent, unity and luck Achilles hero of the Trojan war whose only weak spot was his heel - good for a puppy with a limp! Action agile and speedy Acura another Honda favorite! Ada noble and joyful Adah brightness Adair formidable - also after the famous firefighter Red Adair - great for the red-haired puppy! Adalbert intelligent and noble Adam of the red earth Adanma daughter of beauty Adar fiery, noble Addis masculine Addy noble Ade of royal descent Adele/Adelaide kind and noble Adi ornamental Adil just and honest Admiral for the puppy that's in charge! Adonis strikingly beautiful Agatha of impeccable virtue Agni after the Hindu God of Fire - fiery and excitable Aidan little fire Aiko love Aisha prospering AJ Alligator Jaws' - one for the puppy that won't let go! Ajay invincible Aki one born in the Fall Akira intelligent Aladdin servant of Allah Alaska after your favorite state! Alban white Albert noble and illustrious Alden defender Alderon after the home planet of Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies Aldous old and venerable Aldwyn old friend Alex/Alexis helper or defender Alf/Alfie/Alfred wise counselor Ali noble or exalted Ali Baba for the puppy that disappears! Alice truthful and honest Alida noble and kind Allegra cheerful and lively Alma kind soul Alonzo willing Alpha first one, first born Alphonso eager Alvin friend of all, noble friend Amabel lovable Amanda worthy of being loved Amaryllis sparkling and bright Amazon tall and strong Ambrose/Ambrosia of the Gods, divine Amigo friend Amina honest, trustworthy and reliable Amit without limits Amore love Amorette beloved Amory the worker Amos carries a burden Amrit immortal Amy beloved An peace Anais fruitful Anand/Ananda joy or bliss Andy/Andre/Andrew strong and masculine Angel kind and lovable Angela messenger Angelica angelic Angharad much loved Angie bringer of good tidings Angus outstanding and exceptional Anika very beautiful Anish/Anisha without a master Anna/Annie full of grace Anubis after the Egyptian dog-God of tombs - one for the dark side! Apple as in 'apple of my eye' Aragorn after the Dark Ranger from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Archer marksman Archie noble and bold Arden eager Argos after the mythical Greek blind hunting dog Argus vigilant Ariel lion like Aristotle for the thinking man's puppy! Arlen faithful Armani love the clothes & let the world know through your puppy! Arnold strong Artemus gift Arthur strong as a rock Arun/Aruna reddish brown or personification of the dawn Asa started life at dawn, the healer Asha hope, desire and aspiration Asher the laughing one Ashraf more noble and honorable Asta of the stars Astra/Astro star like Athena after the Greek goddess of wisdom and practical crafts Atlas strong and reliable Auburn handsome Audi prefer your cars imported? Audrey strong and noble Aurelia golden Austin exalted one Autumn of the Fall Avery elfin like Axel father of peace Azim/Azima determined top>
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Babe/Baby little one, young one Bacchus after the Greek/Roman God of revelry and wine - good for the puppy that can't say no! Baci Italian for kisses Bad disobedient and naughty Badger for the puppy that loves to dig! Bailey trusted guardian Baird inventive and creative Bala young child Baldrick princely ruler Baldwin friend Baldy for the puppy with the thinning coat! Baloney for the puppy with no sense! Baloo after the laid-back bear in Disney's The Jungle Book Balto after the famous Eskimo rescue dog Bandit outlaw and robber Banshee female fairy spirit - for the puppy that howls! Barkin need we say more! Barkley for the puppy that barks a lot! Barksure for the puppy you're sure barks a lot! Barlow hardy Barnaby son of consolation Barney after everyone's favorite purple dinosaur! Baron noble by birth Baroness noble female by birth Barren leader Barron fighter, scrapper Barth protector Bashful shy and self-conscious Basil kingly, majestic Baskerville for the puppy detective - after the Sherlock Holmes novel The Hound of the Baskervilles Bastian the august one Batty crazy Beans energetic Bear good for puppys with large heads, bulky body and coarse coats! Beast for the large, powerful puppy! Beata blessed or happy Beatrice bringer of happiness Beau beautiful male Beauty beautiful Beavis after the MTV cartoon bad boy! Bebe baby Becky the captivator Beemer after the slang for the BMW luxury car! Beetle after the VW car - or for the puppy that beetles about! Belden home lover Bella beautiful Bellamy friend Belle beautiful female Ben/Benjamin/Benny right hand Benedict blessed Benjiro be in peace Benson son of Ben, right hand Bentley after the exclusive car! Beowulf after the old English hero who slayed ogres Bergin one who talks Berman the keeper Bernard/Bernie brave as a bear Bertha/Bertie bright Bessie consecrated to God Betha life Bianca white and pure Big need we say more! Big Boy adult, grown-up, oversized or even undersized! Big Ears need we say more! Bijou jewel or small trinket Bilbo after the Hobbit from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Bill/Billy/Billie determined protector Bing considerate of feelings, intuitive Bingo after your favorite game! Biscuit for the cookie lovers! Bishop high-ranking and close to God Bitty tiny Bjorn bear like Blackie black Blackjack after your favorite card game! Blair dignified Blake black or dark colored Blame thin Blanca/Blanco white Blanche white or light colored Blanquita/Blanquito little white one Blaze for the puppy with a white facial strip Bliss gladness and joy Blondie golden colored Blue thoughtful or depressed Bo/Boo precious one Bobby/Bob/Bobbie brilliant reputation Bodacious remarkable and bold Bodger for the clumsy puppy! BOFFT big old fat fluffy thing Bogart pay tribute to your favorite actor! Bollinger/Bolly after fine French champagne! Bomber one who sets off bombs - use your imagination! Bonaparte for the puppy that likes to dictate! Bonar good and kind Bonita pretty Bonnie pretty, sweet and good Bonsai after the Japanese art of miniature tree sculpture - for the tiny puppy! Boofhead lumbering and clumsy Boomer bold, fit, loves to jump Boris a fighter Boromir after a character in Tolkein's Lord of the Rings Boss for the puppy that knows who is in charge! Botcher clumsy and bungling Bouncer for the puppy that jumps a lot! Bourbon christen your puppy with a drink! Boy male child Boyce defender Boyd yellow Bozo foolish Bradford mighty one Brady one with spirit Brandy/Brandi another favorite drink option! Brant a firebrand, fiery Bree strong Brendan prince or with stinking hair! Brian/Brianna strength Brice speckled Bridget strength Bridie strong and mighty Brie after the French cheese - ideal for the smelly puppy! Brigadier for the puppy in control! Britney for the puppy that loves to sing! Bronson son of the brown-haired one - or after the actor Charles! Bronte for the poetic puppy! Bronwen white breast Bronx for the tough guy! Bruce from the thicket - great for the puppy that loves to get dirty! Bruiser for the big guy! Bruno brown or bear like Brutus Roman general Bryon sensitive and shy Bubbles full of life, irrepressible Buck for the dandy in your life - also young and fleet of foot! Bud friend and companion (or your favorite beer!) Buddy friend and companion Buffy for the Vampire Slayers out there! Bug for the needy puppy or the VW owner! Bullet fast and speedy Bullseye good for the puppy with the eye-patch! Bully for the ruffian who likes to get his own way! Bumble clumsy Burton good looking Buster accident prone Butch masculine and strong Butler after the hero of Gone With the Wind - also helpmate, servant Butthead after the MTV cartoon bad boy! Buttons as in 'cute as...' Buzz quick mover, busy By on hand, close Byrne bright Byron bear like top>
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Caddie for the puppy that likes to fetch and carry! Cadet for the young puppy in training Cadillac for the puppy of luxury! Cadwallader leader of battle Caesar for the emperor! Cain the possessed Caius rejoice Calbert herdsman Caleb puppy lover or intrepid, bold Callie beautiful Callista fair and lovely Cameron bewitched, enchanted Candida white Candy sweet Cane Italian for dog Cappucino one for the coffee lovers! Captain for the puppy in command! Cara/Caradoc dear, beloved Carbon black Carla powerful Carlos strong or expressive Carlyle fortifies, strengthens Carmen with a beautiful voice Carol champion Carrey friend Carroll winner Carwen fair love Cary king of battle or dark brown Casanova for the lover! Casey brave and watchful, vigilant in battle Cashew for the nutty puppy! Casimir proclamation of peace Casper/Caspar master of the treasure (or a friendly ghost!) Cass/Cassie/Cassandra teller of truth or curly-haired Cassidy heroic and brave Cecil blind or obstinate Cedric generous, leader in battle Celeste heavenly Celestial heavenly being, of the stars Cerebrus after the 3-headed dog at the gates of Hades Ceri love Chad warlike Chalky white Champ the number 1! Chanel for the sweet smelling puppy! Chaney the leader Chansu chance Chantelle/Chantal little singer Chaos for the puppy that causes disorder! Charcoal black Charis grace Charity christian love Charlie strong and manly Charmaine joy Charulata beautiful Chase the hunter Chauncey just and fair Cheeky need we say more! Chelsea fashionable London or Bill Clinton's daughter! Chen great Cher/Cherie darling Chester fortified camp Chetan aware, conscious Chew for the puppy that can't stop chewing! Chewbacca/Chewy Hans Solo's right hand wookie in Star Wars - big and gruff! Cheyenne after the Indian tribe Chi life-force, energy Chibi short or small Chico young male Chief for the puppy with the highest rank! Chien French for dog Chip for the brown puppy - chocolate chip! Chipper lively and cheerful Chips for the puppy that loves to eat chips! Chiquita little girl Chloe fresh young blossom Chomp short for 'canine home protection'! Chops for the puppy with heavy jowls! Chrissy christian one Chrysler fly the flag! Chubbs/Chubby round and plump Chuck manly or impulsive Chunky short, thick and stocky Churchill after the portly British war-time leader - good for pugs and bulldogs! Cilla of ancient lineage Clancy red-headed warrior Clarence illustrious one Clarissa brightest, most famous Clark charmer Claude the lame one Clemence/Clemency mild, merciful Clifford brave - also for the big, red dog! Clifton ingenious Clinton curious - also after the President Clyde the washer or traveler Cobber from the Australian for pal or buddy Cody descendant of a helpful one Coffee for the brown puppy and your favorite drink! Cogito for the thinking puppy Coke for the brown puppy and your favorite drink! Colbert cool Colby brilliant Colin strong and virile Colleen girl Colonel for the commanding puppy! Columbus for the puppy that likes to explore! Conan hound or wolf Conn wisdom Connie firm and unchanging Connor wise aid Conor lover of hounds Conrad bold counsel Constance constancy Cookie for the puppy with a sweet tooth! Coolidge careful - also after the President Cooper barrel maker Copper reddish brown Coral beauty and substance Cordelia heart Corey chosen one Corky lively, buoyant Corporal for the junior leader! Cort the speaker Corwin friendly Cosmic great cosmic force Cowboy for the independent puppy that likes roaming the range and herding cattle! Crash for the destructive puppy! Cricket for the puppy that jumps! Crispin the curly haired one Cromwell for the puritan puppy! Crosby pious - also after the comedian Bill Cosby Crouton small piece of toasted bread - for the small puppy! Cruiser slow moving and leisurely Crunch for the noisy chewer! Crusoe for the puppy that survives all kinds of scrapes! Cujo from the Stephen King novel about a rogue St Bernard Curly curly or wavy haired Curran hero Cutie/Cutsie cute character, pretty or dainty Cyclone for the dervish puppy! Cynan chief or outstanding Cyril lord Cyrus sunny Czar title of Russian emperor - for the imperial puppy! top>
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Dabney beloved Daisy the day's eye, cheerful Dakota after the Indian tribe Dale for the puppy of the dale or valley! Dali for the artistic puppy! Dallas after your favorite state! Dama lady Damien tame Damon to rule or guide Dana a Dane - good for the Great Dane Dance queenly Dandy for the elegant puppy! Danni/Danny God is my judge Dante to endure Darcy descendant of the dark one, fortress Daria/Darius protector Darin kingly Darrell beloved Darshan to see, spiritually enriched Dartagnan for your own musketeer! Darwin beloved friend Dash runs about, lively Dave/David/Davis beloved Davidson aka Harley! Dawg slang for dog Dawn one who lightens the day Daytona after the famous races! DB death breath! Dean after the moody and rebellious James Dean! Deefa for the puppy that doesn't listen! Deefor d for dog! Delilah for the flirty puppy! Della bright Deman tame - also it's 'da man'! Denman dark Derek/Derrick people's ruler Desdemona one born under an unlucky star Desi desirable Desiree desired Destinee destiny Detier ruler of the people Dev God Devdan gift of the Gods Dexter the dexterous one Dhaamin helpmate Diablo the devil Diana the huntress - also after Princess Diana Dick brave Dickens strong ruler - also after the author Charles Dickens! Dierk people's ruler Diesel name your puppy after your favorite jeans! Dietrich the ruler - also after the actress Marlene Dietrich Digby for the biggest dog in the world! Digger need we say more! Diggity Hot Diggity Dog! Dilbert hero of the Scott Adams cartoon Dillion/Dillon faithful one Dilys perfect, genuine Dingo after the Australian wild dog Dinky small Dino Fred Flintstone's bouncy dino pet Dirigo for the puppy that leads Dirk regal and majestic Diva for your little princess! Dixie for the southern puppy! Dizzy giddy or bewildered Doctor healing carer Dodge hard to catch or your favorite car! Dog need we say more! Dogbert dog hero of the Scott Adams Dilbert cartoon Doggone for the dog that gets lost! Dolce sweet Dolly lady of sorrow or Ms Parton! Dominic/Dom belonging to the Lord Domino for the black and white puppy! Don/Donald/Donny dark stranger, world ruler Donat/Donata given by God Donkor full of humility Donna lady Dono gift Donovan dark brown or dark warrior Doodles after the dog in the children's TV series The Tweenies Dopey need we say more! Dora a gift Dorian the golden one Dorito after your favorite chips! Dorothy/Dorothea gift from God Dot small Dotty eccentric or crazy Dougal dark stranger Doughball for the portly puppy! Douglas/Douglass dark stranger or thoughtful Dozer for the puppy that sleeps lightly! Dracula for the puppy that loves to bite! Dragster for the puppy that likes to run fast for short periods! Drew manly and wise Dribbles for the puppy that drools! Drover herder of livestock Duchess noble female Duke noble male, leader Dulcie sweet Dumbledore after the Headmaster of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books Duncan dark complexioned warrior Durand steadfast Durwin friend Dusan soulful and full of spirit Dustin valiant and brave Dusty brave Dux leader Dwight white, fair, blond Dylan from the sea - also after the singer Bob Dylan top>
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Earl/Earle noble or chieflike Early one who rises early in the morning Eben staunch Ebony black Echo for the puppy that barks a lot! Edan fire Edbert generous spirit Eddie after the intelligent dog in The Frasier TV series Eden diplomatic or enchanting Edgar prosperous Edmund protector Edna fire, rejuvenation Edward/Eddie/Ed prosperous guardian Edwin fortunate friend Efrem fruitful Egan ardent Egon fighter Eightball for the pool player! Einstein for the ultra intelligent puppy! Eitan strong, always there Ekata unity Elad eternal Elaine light Eldon persuasive Elf small and mischievous Eli faithful one Elias/Elijah Jehovah is God Eliot/Elliott the Lord is God Eliza faithful one Elkin possessed by God Ella all Elle French for she Ellie consecrated to God Ellis saver Ellison faltering, nervous Elmar awe-inspiring, to be admired Elmer noble and famous, noble guard Elmo friendly Elrad God is the ruler Elrond lore master from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Elroy the king Elsie noble one Elsu rising Elton dweller of the old estate - also after the singer Elton John Eluned idol Elvira white female Elvis all wise - also after the King! Emanuel God is with us Embert ruler Emerson hard worker Emery dutiful Emil/Emile/Emilio works hard Emily industrious, tries hard Emma one who heals the universe Emmitt/Emmett industrious Emmy after the award - for the star in the house! Emperor male ruler Empress female ruler Engelbert bright, angel Enid life, soul Enoch dedicated, skilled Ephraim fruitful Erasmus beloved, desired Eric/Erica ruler Erin peace Ernest/Ernie vigor, earnestness Eros for the puppy with love on his mind! Errol wandering Erving handsome Esau hairy Esme esteemed Esmond grace Etta ruler of the home Etzal noble father Eugen/Eugene/Eugenie well born Eustace fruitful Evald powerful Evan young warrior Evangeline God's little angel Eve/Eva life, life giver Evelyn wished for child Everard strong Everett strong warrior Ewan warrior Ezekiel may God strengthen Ezra helpful top>
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Fairbanks direct Fairfax warm Fala name of President Roosevelt's famous black Scottish Terrier Falk circling, stalking Fallon leader Fancy superior Fang need we say more! Also after Rubeus Hagrid's canine companion in the Harry Potter books Farah/Farrah joy, cheerfulness Faraji consolation Farley open Farrell brave Fatima motherly Fay faith Fedor God given Felicity happiness Felix/Felicia happy, lucky Feliz happy Fella slang for a male Felony for the criminal puppy! Ferdinand/Fernand adventuring Fergal brave, valorous Fergus the best choice Fern graceful Ferrari for the sports car lover with a quick puppy! Festus steadfast Fetch for the puppy that likes to fetch! Fidel/Fidelio loyal Fido faithful Fillmore famous - also after the President Fingal strange, odd Finn white or fair Fiona fair, white Firefly for the puppy that makes your heart glow! Fiti lively Fitzgerald mighty Flann red Flash quick moving Flavia golden Flavian yellow, golden colored Flavo fair or blond Flint often used for gray colored puppys Flitwick the professor Floyd one with gray hair Fluffy after the three headed dog in the Harry Potter books Fly moves at great speed - also female sheepdog from the movie Babe Flynn son of the red one Foster guardian of the forest Foxy sexy Frank/Franklin/Franco the free one Fraulein young female Freckles for the puppy with spots! Fred/Freddie/Frederick peaceful ruler Freud for the philosophical puppy! Freya after the Norse goddess of beauty, love and fertility Frisbee for the sporty puppy! Friso curly-haired Fritz peaceful ruler Frodo Bilbo Baggins' young Hobbit cousin from Tolkein's Lord of the Rings Frost good for the white colored puppy Fulton of/from the farm Fulvia tawny haired Fungus for the stray that grows on you! top>
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Gabby bringer of good news Gabriel messenger from God Gad happy warrior Gamba warrior Gandalf Gandalf the Grey - the wizard from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Garcia after Jerry Garcia, lead singer of the Grateful Dead Gareth gentle, old Garretson to guard Garth keeper of the yard Gary old man Gaston guest Gauri white Gay/Gaye happy, lively Geert brave and strong Gemma precious stone Gene well born General for the high-ranking puppy! Genevere pure white wave Genevieve lady of the people Genghis for the despot puppy! Genna female from a noble family Geoffrey God's peace George/Georgie the farmer Georgia after your favorite state! Gerald/Gerry mighty ruler Germain brother Gerrit brave warrior - also slang for Get It! Gert warrior Gideon the destroyer, brave spirit Giff/Gifford great gift Gigi bright pledge Gil protector Gilbert bright pledge Gilles protective shield Gilligan after the hapless first mate from the TV show Gilligan's Island Gimli after the representative of the dwarfs from Tolkein's Lord of The Rings Gizmo mechanical device/gadget Gladys ruler Glen/Glenn for the puppy that lives in a valley! Glenda holy and good Glenys holy Gloria glory, fame Glory honor or praise, majestic beauty Gobbles need we say more! Godfrey God's peace Godiva gift of God Goldie pure gold Goliath for the larger puppy! Gollum creature with large flat feet and pale eyes from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Gonzo bizarre, oddball -also character in The Muppets TV show Goober southern slang for peanut Goofy ditzy and accident prone Gordie/Gordon hero Gore hero Gotz God's peace Gough red haired one Governor the puppy in charge! Grace/Gracie graceful one Graham of home, gray Grant large and tall Gregg vigilant, watchful Gregory watchman Gremlin mischief making creature Grendel male ogre from ancient English poetry Greta/Gretel/Gretchen a pearl Griffith strong warrior Gris gray Gromit dog from the Wallace and Gromit animation Growler/Growly/Growlzer need we say more! Grunt need we say more! Guinevere white phantom Guinness after your favorite Irish stout - great for black and white puppys! Gunter/Gunther brave fighter Gustav/Gustave the champion, noble leader Guus staff of God Guy warrior, guide Guyenne wise leader Gwyn white or blessed Gwyneth fair maiden, happiness Gypsy the nomad top>
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Haadee guide or leader Hadriel of the splendour of the Lord Hadwen the exalted Hagen young warrior Hagrid after the keeper of keys and grounds in the Harry Potter books Hal ruler of the home, leader Haldane gentle one Hale healthy and thriving, robust Haley/Hayley clever, ingenious Halo circle of light - for the little angel! Ham for the overacting puppy! Hamilton home lover Hamish to fill the place of another Hamlet after the Danish Shakespearean King - good for Great Danes! Hamlyn homely Hana bliss or happiness Hanako flower child Hanani gracious Hani joyful, delighted Hanisi one born on a Thursday Hank ruler of the estate Hannah full of grace Hannibal after the Hannibal Lecter character in The Silence of Lambs - good for the puppy that likes to get his teeth into things! Hans/Hansel one who is a gift from God Happy joyful and content Harald leader in battle Harlan the warrior Harley athletic - also as in Davidson! Harlow leader Harmen soldier Harold/Harry mighty general Harriet/Henrietta ruler of the home Harris rules the estate Harrison princely Harry Potter the hero of the Harry Potter books Harsha happiness Harvey warrior Hasan/Hassan handsome or good Hawkeye for the puppy with keen eyesight Hazel light brown colored Hector steadfast Heidi maid of battle Hein home Heinz ruler of the home - also for the mongrel that has 57 varieties! Helen the bright one Helge/Helga happy and holy Hema golden Henry/Henri ruler of the estate Henson head of the house Herb/Herbie/Herbert brilliant warrior Hercules after the mythological character renowned for his courage and strength Herman army warrior Hermione after Harry's friend in the Harry Potter books Hero noted for feats of courage Hershey after your favorite chocolate bar! Herve ready to fight Highness ruler of the roost Hilfiger after your favorite designer! Hillary cheerful one Hina henna Hiram the noble one Hiroshi giving Hobart alert and attentive Hobo down and out, stray Hogan youthful Holden gracious Holly bringer of good luck Holman loves water Hombre the man Homer after the Greek poet for the literary puppy, Bart's Dad for the TV addict! Hope one of cheerful optimism Horace worthy Hoshi star HotDog for the puppy that likes to show off! Houdini after the great escapologist, Harry Houdini - for the puppy that likes to escape! Hounddog after the Elvis favorite! Howard chief guardian, popular Hoyt humorous Hubbard one with grace Hubert bright and inquiring mind Huckleberry Hound after the famous laid-back cartoon character Huey bright mind and spirit Hugo/Hugh brilliant, shining mind Hugs for the affectionate puppy! Humphrey protector of the peace Hund German for dog Hunter the searcher Hurricane for the whirlwind puppy in your life! Hyman life Hymie divine spark top>
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Ian God's grace Idris fiery lord Ignatius/Iggy the ardent one Ilka worker Ima eternal present Imogen beloved child Ina gentle Indira beauty Ingram hero Inky black Inspector for the nosy puppy! Inu dog Ira watchful Irene after the Greek goddess of peace Iris rainbow Irish of Ireland - also lucky Irvin friend of the sea Isaac laughter and joy Isabella consecrated to God Isadore a good gift Isis after the Egyptian Goddess of fertility Isolda fair one Ita seeker Ivan God's gracious gift Ivar determined Ivor/Ifor lord Ivory white Izzy gift top>
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Jabba after the Jabba the Hut character in the Star Wars movies - suits a fat puppy! Jabber for the talkative puppy! Jack God's gracious gift Jackie the supplanter Jackson son of Jack Jacob the supplanter, favored one Jade a mother's most precious jewel Jake fills the place of another Jalal/Jalila glory or greatness Jamila beautiful Jane God's gift of grace Jarvis sharp and intelligent Jason the healer Jasper bringer of treasure Jaws for the puppy with a big bite! Jay the chatterer JD after Jack Daniels! Jed beloved of the Lord Jeffrey God's peace Jelly for the timid puppy that turns to jelly! Jemima handsome as the day Jemma precious gem Jenny fair or light Jerel bright and intelligent Jerrold just and fair Jerry exalted by the Lord Jess God's gift Jesse/Jessie rich one Jester the fool Jet deep black Jethro excellence Jewel one that is treasured Jezebel the floozy Jin gold Jinx for the puppy that courts bad luck! Jiro second male Jo she shall multiply Jo Jo male born on a Monday Joab fatherly Jocelyn/Joslyn just and fair Jock heavenly Jodie admired and praised Joe/Joseph addition Joel the Lord is God John God's gracious gift Jolly humor and high spirits Jomei spreading light Jonah for the puppy that courts bad luck! Jonas prosperity Jordan after Michael Jordan - for the puppy that can really jump! Josh/Joshua God's salvation Joy gay and happy Joya jewel Julian/Jules/Julius kind and caring Jun wisdom Junior for Dad's little one! Junius youthful Junky messy and untidy Jupiter after the planet Justin just top>
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K9 short for canine - also after the movie of the same name Kahn prince Kai rejoice Kaila much loved Kaiser German emperor Kali after the Hindu goddess of creation and destruction Kamikaze divine wind - for the puppy with no fear! Kamil/Kamila perfect Kane radiant brightness Kanta beautiful and desired Karl male Kashif discoverer Kaspar mysterious one Kasper/Kaspar master of the treasure Katie/Kayla/Katherine pure maiden Kay rejoicing, happy Kaya stay and don't go back KD killer dog - best suits a tiny one! Kean tall, big Keene good Keiko kindness Kelby patient Kelcy/Kelsey helper Kelly warrior maid Kelvin fighter Kendall/Kendal gentle Kennard bold Kenneth/Ken handsome one Kenny handsome one - also after the Southpark character! Kent handsome Kenton bright Kenyon fair Kerenza/Kerensa affection, love Kerwin warm hearted Kevin kind and lovable Khadija premature child Khan ruler or official Kiki pet Kim noble chief Kimi/Kimiko unequalled King need we say more! Kiran ray of light Kisses for the puppy that likes to kiss! Kit the Christ carrier Kiyoshi quiet one Klein small, little Koren feminine Kosta Lot for the puppy with a pedigree! Koster Christian one Kowin a friend Kula golden one Kuma bear like Kushal clever Kylie comely - also after the singer Kylie Minogue! top>
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Laban fair, white Lacey cheerful maiden Lachlan the fighter Laddie young male Lady noble female Laika after the first puppy in space Laird owner, lord Lakshmi after the Hindu goddess of wealth and good fortune Lal darling boy Lalage prattler Lance/Lancelot one who serves Landry the owner Lara famous Lassie young female Latimer helpful Layla dark colored Leah the weary one Leander brave Ledyard protector Leena devoted Legolas after the son of the Elven king in Tolkein's Lord of the Rings Leia after Princess Leia of Star Wars fame Lennon after John Lennon, the singer Lennox leader Lenny brave Leon lion hearted Leonhard brave as a lion Leroy the king Les/Leslie/Lesley kind Leta joy Levi united - also after your favorite brand of jeans! Lexie defender of man Lieb dear, beloved Lilith woman of the night Lincoln settled - also after the car and the President! Linnea active Lizzy consecrated to God Llewellyn swift and speedy Lloyd one who brings joy Loki after the Norse god of mischief Lola strong female Lord noble male Loren victor Loring fighter Lothario cheerful - also for the puppy that likes to play around! Lottie feminine Louie/Lewis/Louis/Luis famous warrior Lovey darling or favorite Lowell beloved Lowena joy Lucky having good luck Lucy light Luke light Luther people's warrior top>
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Machiko enlightened child Macho manly Macy steadfast Maddie tower of strength Madison mighty in battle Madoc fortunate, generous Madonna after the singer! Maeko honest child Maestro for the talented puppy! Mafbus great Magellan after the famous explorer - for the puppy that likes to plumb uncharted waters! Maggie/Margaret a pearl Magneto after a device that produces electricity - for the puppy with boundless energy! Magnus the great one Magoo after Mr. Magoo - for the puppy that needs glasses! Mahalia tenderness Maisie a pearl Major for the commanding puppy! Mamasita little mother Manchu pure Mandy worthy of love Manju beautiful Manley virile Manny God is with us Marc the defender Marcus the warrior Mario the martial one Marlow home lover Mars after the planet Marshall estate keeper, law protector Martha the mistress Martina warlike one Marvin great friend Matilda brave little maid Mato British Matthew gift from God Maurice dark colored Maverick independent operator Max great leader Maximillian great Maxine/Maxie the greatest Maxwell homely Maynard powerfully strong McGonagall after the Deputy Headmistress in the Harry Potter books Meera saintly female Meg/Megan the strong one Mercedes compassionate and thoughtful - also a luxury car! Mercury after the planet Meriadoc after the hobbit character in Tolkein's Lord of the Rings Mia mine Michiko wise and beautiful female Mickey/Michael like unto the Lord Middy medium sized Midge small, tiny Midget small miniature version Midnight deep black Mignon dainty Mikito the prince Milan grace Millie/Milly gentle counselor Mindy remembered with love Minelli after the actress Liza Minelli Mini smaller version Mirabel admirable, wonderful Miranda greatly admired Mischa like unto the Lord Missy young female Mite tiny and cute Mitzi/Mitzy the perfect one Moby for the puppy that loves to swim! Mocha dark brown colored Mojo good luck charm Molasses for the caramel colored puppy Molly Irish for Mary Mona noble, good Moni advice giver Monsieur mister Monty the mountain hunter Morgan white sea Morris dark colored Moxie able to face adversity with courage Muesli breakfast mixture - for the puppy with mixed heritage! Munchkin little, small Mushka after the first dog to orbit the earth Mutley/Muttley a mongrel Muttley after the sniggering cartoon dog from Dastardly and Muttley Myfanwy my fine one Mystic inspiring mystery and wonder top>
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Nacho after your favorite snack! Nadine hope Nafis/Nafisa precious/delicate Nala popular name from the Disney movie The Lion King Nana a grandmother or grace Nancy full of grace Nanook for the puppy that has husky in him! Napolean for the puppy that aspires to dictatorship! Napolean Bonapaws see above Nara happy Nari thunder Nat/Nathaniel gift from God Natalie one born at Christmas Natasha one born at Christmas Nathan gift Navigator for the puppy with a sense of direction! Nayana female with lovely eyes Ned prosperous guardian Needles for the puppy with skinny legs! Neil the champion Nelly/Nellie light Nelson after the famous naval commander Nero for the puppy with the emperor in him! Nerys lady Nessie pure and chaste Nesta innocent and pure Nevada after your favorite state! Newman the new arrival Niall champion or passionate Niamh radiance, brightness Nicholas leader of the people Nicky the people's victory, spirited Nifty quick and fast Nigel black haired one Nightmare need we say more! Nike after your favorite sports brand! Nikita little child Niloufer celestial being Ninja warrior Nip small or prone to nip! Nipper little male - also for the puppy that nips! Nisha night Nissan after your favorite car manufacturer! Nitro short for nitroglycerine - for the explosive puppy! Noah rest, comfort and peace Noddy after the children's TV character Noel/Noelle one born at Christmas Nomad the wanderer Nori/Norik belief Norman one from the north Nova star Nudge for the puppy that pesters! Nugget small lump, unexpected find Nuts for the crazy puppy! top>
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Oberon king of the fairies Obsession after your favorite perfume! Octavia eighth Odie after Garfield's canine sidekick Odin after the Norse king of the Gods Officer for the puppy on patrol! OJ after orange juice! Olaf` heir of his ancestors Old Yeller after the famous dog from the book of the same name Olga holy Olive symbol of peace Oliver Olympia heavenly one Onslow the zealous one Onyx black Ophelia help Opium after your favorite perfume! Oprah after Ms Winfrey! Oreo after the cookies - good name for a black and white puppy! Orion after the giant hunter of Greek mythology Orla golden princess Orson little bear Osbert bright god Oscar fighter for God Oscar the Grouch after the Sesame Street character - good for the temperamental puppy! Oso/Osa bear like Otis after the dog in the movie The Adventures of Milo and Otis Otto prosperous and wealthy Outlaw rebel or fugitive Ouzo after your favorite Greek drink! brings peace Owen well born Ozzy divinely bright warrior top>
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Pablo small Paddy one of noble birth Pal friend, buddy Paloma symbol of peace Panda for the puppy with black and white patches! Pandemonium need we say more! Pandora all giving Panic for the puppy that causes it! Paprika after the spicy powder - good for redheads! Parker the park keeper Pascal one born at Easter Passion after your favorite perfume! Pat noble Patch/Patches for the puppy with a patch or patches! Patience patient one Patsy well born maiden Patti patience Patton for the puppy in command! Paul small Pavarotti for the operatic puppy! Pax peace Peace inner serenity Peaches loving and sweet Peanut small - for the Great Dane in your life! Pearl precious jewel Pebbles after Fred and Wilma's baby in The Flintstones Pedro a rock Peggy a pearl Pele after the world famous soccer player Penny wife of Ulysses Pepe after Pepe Le Pew, famous animated skunk! Pepper for the puppy that smells spicy! Peppi to perservere Pepsi after your favorite drink! Percy after the dog in Disney's Pocahontas movie Perdita after the female Dalmatian in Disney's 101 Dalmatians Peregrin after the hobbit character in Tolkein's Lord of the Rings Peregrine pilgrim Perro/Perra dog Persephone after the Queen of the underworld Petal little flower Pete/Petey like a rock Peter the rock Petrie solid as a rock Petula one who seeks Phantom elusive, insubstantial Pharoah king of ancient Egypt Philomena beloved Phoebe bright shining sun Pia pious Picasso for the artistic puppy! Pick for the puppy that likes to pick away at stuff! Pickles for the puppy that's always getting in them! Pico small Pie for the puppy that likes pie! Piebald for the spotted or patched puppy! Pierre rock-like Piglet young pig -for the puppy with a healthy appetite! Pilsner after your favorite drink! Pinchers for the puppy that likes to steal! Pinky small Pins for the puppy with long legs! Pinta with a colored spot Pip short for Pipsqueak! Pirate bandit - good for the puppy with an eyepatch! Pitch pitch black Pixie small, cheeky and mischievous Pizza after your favorite food! Plato for the philosophical puppy! Plonk for the puppy that can't sit down gracefully! Pluto after Mickey Mouse's dog Poco little Pogo for the puppy that loves to jump! Poison after your favorite perfume! Polly bitterness Polo after your favorite designer! Pongo for the puppy that smells - also the male Dalmatian on Disney's 101 Dalmatians Pooch slang for dog Poodle popular name for a poodle funnily enough! Pooky Garfield's beloved teddy bear Popcorn for the puppy that explodes once he gets warmed up! Poppy flower Porridge for the oatmeal colored puppy Porsche after your favorite sports car! Porter gatekeeper - good for retrievers Portia an offering to God Possum for the nocturnal puppy! Prancer spirited, struts Preacher for the contemplative puppy! Precious beloved, darling President for the puppy that knows he's in charge! Presto swift Pretty attractive and feminine Pretzel after your favorite snack! Prince royal character Princess female royal character Priscilla of ancient lineage Private for the puppy without rank! Priya beloved Psycho for the puppy with a personality disorder! Ptolemy after a famous King of Egypt Puck playful and skittish Pud short and stout Puffy after the dog in the movie There's Something About Mary Pug pugnacious, belligerent Pumbaa after the warthog in the Disney movie The Lion King Pumpkin term of endearment often used as a name Punita pure Punkie small biter (after the fly!) Pup young puppy Purdy pretty top>
~Q~
Qawee powerful Quackers for the puppy with no sense! Quddos holy one Queen female sovereign Queen Bee for the female ruler of the roost! Queenie regal Quentin fifth born Quick speedy and fast Quidditch after the game played on broomsticks in the Harry Potter books Quincy from the fifth son top>
~R~
Racer one that races around Rachel gentle and innocent Radar for the puppy that can sniff out anything! Raffles for the debonair puppy! Rafiki friend Raja red or hope Rajah ruler Rajan kingly Rajni queenly Ralph counsel wolf Rama after the Hindu God - also pleasing Rambler leisurely walker, ambler Rambo after the Sylvester Stallone character Randy shield wolf Ranger wanderer, one who walks far Rani wife of a Rajah Rascal mischievous and playful Rastus beloved, desired Rat playful name - small, rodent like Ratter one who catches rats Raven jet black colored Razina contented Razor sharp and smart - can also refer to teeth! Reba the captivator Rebel resists and defies authority Red for the red-head in your life! Reece enthusiastic Regal king-like, splendid, magnificent Reggie might and powerful ruler Rei lawful Reiko pleasant child Reilly brave in battle Rembrandt for the artistic puppy! Ren after the Chihuahua in the Ren and Stimpy animation series Reuben behold a son! Reverend calm and advising Revlon for your favorite cosmetics brand! Reward gift Rex The king, the all powerful monarch Reynard fox-like, mighty and brave Rhett keen and enthusiastic - also after the hero of Gone With the Wind Rhiannon great queen, goddess Ribby so skinny the ribs stick through Ricky powerful one Rikkarda strong leader Rikki powerful ruler Riley valiant and warlike Rin Tin Tin after the famous German Shepherd TV star Ringo after Ringo Starr, member of The Beatles Ripley from the valley of the echo Roam wanderer, ambler Robbie bright, shining fame Robin famous and bright Robin bright and shining Rocket to move swiftly and powerfully Rocky after the movie boxer made famous by Sylvester Stallone Rodman famous hero Rojo red Rolex after your favorite watch! Rolf famous wolf Rolls Royce for the crËme de la crËme of the puppy world! Romeo lothario with an eye for the ladies! Rommel after the famous German general, known as The Desert Fox - for the puppy who loves to lead Romper boisterous and energetic Ronnie mighty and powerful leader Rory red king Roscoe from the forest Rosie the most beautiful of flowers Rover the wanderer Rowan little red-haired one Rowdy rough and disorderly Rowlf after the shaggy piano playing dog from the Muppet Show Roxy/Roxanne brilliant dawn Roy red Roy red-haired Ruby precious red jewel Ruckus for the puppy that just can't be ignored! Rudy/Rudolph famous wolf Ruff slang spelling of rough - boisterous Ruffles for the puppy with a ruff! Ruffy often used for the puppy with a ruff! Rufus red-haired Rupert shining fame Ruski for the puppy with a bit of Russian heritage! Russell little red-haired one Russell red as a fox Rusty brownish red colored Ryan little king top>
~S~
Saba morning, dawn Sabaka Russian for dog Sabine after the noble ancient Italian race of women Sable dark colored Sabrina for the teenage puppy witch in your life! Sacha/Sasha defender of men Sade after the famous singer Sadie one with royal status Saffron golden orange spice - good for the puppy with a matching coat Sage wise and experienced Sahara after the desert - good for the sandy colored puppy Sahil guide Sailor for the sea-puppy! Sajan beloved Sake after the potent Japanese wine! Salem after the city Salinger after the author JD Salinger Sally the princess Salma peaceful one Salome temptress in the Bible Salt/Salty white Samantha/Sam/Sammy the listener Sambuca Italian drink flavored with licorice - good for a black puppy Samson man of the sun - strong and fearless Samuel heard by God Samwise after the character in Tolkein's Lord of the Rings Sandy the helper of man Santa for the Christmas puppy Santa's Little Helper after the dog in The Simpsons Sapphire after the blue gemstone Sara/Sarah princess Sarge abbreviated form of Sergeant - for the puppy that likes to give orders! Sasha/Sacha helpmate Sassy lively and curious Satan need we say more! Satchmo after the famous Jazz musician Louis Armstrong - good for the puppy with a big mouth! Saturn after the planet Saucy cheeky and impertinent Saul asked for child Sausage endearing term for a puppy - good for the dachshund! Savannah after the city Saxon after the Germanic race that invaded Britain Sayonara goodbye Scamp rascal, mischievous Scamp/Scampy mischievous and cheeky Scarlet red colored Scarlett after the heroine of the movie Gone With the Wind Schatzi sweetheart Schnapps after the strong liquor or for the puppy that snaps! Schnell fast and quick Schultz after the character in Hogan's Heroes Schumacher after the Formula One driver Michael Schumacher - for the speedy puppy! Scooby/Scooby Doo after the goofy Great Dane in the Scooby Doo series Scoop after the puppy that will scoop up anything to eat! Scooter/Scoot speedy and quick Scorch for the puppy with burnt brown coloring Scotch after your favorite tipple or for a puppy with Scottish origins Scottie traditional name for the Scottish Terrier Scout for the puppy that likes to scout out ahead Scrappy quarrelsome and prone to fighting Scratchy for the puppy with an itch or a desire to dig! Scruffy need we say more! Sebaka Russian for dog Sebastian the august one Seiko for the 'watch' puppy! Seki wonderful Selina the moon Senator for the experienced diplomat Senor sir or Mr Senora madam or Mrs Senorita Miss Sentry guards and watches Serena serene and calm Sesame for the puppy you think you can control - 'Says Me'! Seth the appointed by God Seuss after the famous Dr Seuss Seymour from the sea Shadow for the dark colored puppy or the puppy that never leaves your side! Shae majestic Shaggy Scooby's sidekick from Scooby-Doo Shah ruler Shaka after the Zulu warrior chief Shakespeare after the famous playwright William Shakespeare Shaman Indian holy man Shana God's gift of grace Shandy after the drink of beer and lemonade - good for a light brown colored puppy Shannon small and wise Shante calm and peaceful Shanti peaceful Sheba after the famous Biblical Queen Sheena God's gift of grace Sheep for the shy and easily led puppy Sheik one who leads Sheila the musical one Shelby from the estate on the cliff Shelley from the edge of the meadow Shen spirit Shep derived from shepherd - usually given to working dogs Sherbert for the puppy that fizzes with energy! Sheridan wild man Sherlock for the puppy with the detective urge! Sherpa after the mountain people of Tibet - good for the puppy that climbs and explores! Sherry after the wine - suits a reddy brown colored puppy Sherwood of the bright forest Shifty untrustworthy and evasive Shilo peace and plenty Shiloh after the dog in the uplifting story of the same name Shiner for the puppy with the black eye patch! Shing victorious Shino slender plant Shiva God of restoration and destruction Shogun ruler and commander Shona God's gift of grace Shortnfat need we say more! Shortnround need we say more! Shorty need we say more! Shovel for the puppy that shovels down food or one with big flat paws! Siam after the former name for Thailand - good for oriental breeds Sickumm for the attack-minded puppy Siegfried peace after victory Sienna earthy clay colored Sierra after the Sierra Nevada range Silky soft as silk Silver for the silver colored puppy Simon/Simone one who hears Sinatra after Frank Sinbad after the folk hero Sinbad the Sailor Sinner for the puppy that's always up to no good! Sirius the dog star Sissy timid and shy Skipper master of the ship Skywalker after Luke Skywalker from the Star Wars movies Slider for the puppy that slides all over the place! Slim slender, thin Slobber need we say more! Slobberchops need we say more! Slugger for the puppy that likes to fight! Sly cunning and crafty Smidgen very small, little Smokey good for grayish blue colored puppys Smoochy for the puppy that loves to kiss! Snags Australian slang for sausages - good for the meat lover in your life! Snickers after your favorite candy bar! Sniff for the puppy that follows his nose Sniffles for the puppy with a runny nose! Snoop for the puppy that has to get into everything! Snoopy after the Peanuts cartoon beagle Snootchie Pootchie terms of endearment - usually used for small puppys that like cuddles! Snort for the heavy breathing puppy! Snowy/Snowball/Snowflake/Snowdrop for the whiter than white puppy Snuffles for the puppy with the ever running nose! Snuffy for the puppy that sniffs anything! Snugglepot for the puppy that likes a cuddle! Snuggles for the puppy that likes to snuggle up Soapy often used for off-white colored puppys that look in need of a wash! Socrates for the philosophical puppy! Soda fizzy and effervescent Solomon wise and intelligent Sonic fast-paced Sonny little male Sooty black Sophie wise one Sorrel light brown colored Sparkle for the puppy with shiny eyes Sparkplug full of life and energy Sparky animated and lively Spartacus after the Roman leader and gladiator Speedy fast, swift Spencer guardian of the house Spice traditionally for red colored puppys Spider for the puppy that's all legs! Spike after Snoopy's brother in Peanuts and the dog in the Tom and Jerry cartoons Spindle for the puppy with legs that look too thin to hold him up! Spinner for the puppy that loves chasing his tail! Spirit animated and lively Splash for the puppy that likes to splash in puddles! Splash for the puppy that loves water Splotch for the puppy with the odd spot of color Spock after the enigmatic Vulcan in Star Trek Spooky easily startled and skittish Sport sporty and active Spot/Spotty need we say more! Sputnik after the Russian spaceship the crowned one Sprite cute and cheeky Spritzer after the drink or lively and bouncy Spud slang for potato - used to denote a lack of intelligence! Spunky spirited and plucky Squeak for the puppy with the tiny bark! Squealer for the puppy that howls! Squirt little one Stanley from the stony meadow Star for the puppy that plays the leading role! Starbuck after the coffee chain Steel hard and unflinching Steffi crowned with victory Stella bright star Sterling of good character Stevie/Stephen Sting after the famous singer Stinkerbell for the smelly puppy! Stinky need we say more! Stoli after your favorite vodka! Stone for the stone colored puppy Storm dark and potentially uncontrollable Streisand after the singer and actress Barbra Streisand Stretch for the puppy that likes to stretch out to sleep! Strider after the Dark Ranger from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Strudel for the puppy with a sweet tooth! Strut/Strutter show off, walks pompously Stuart/Steward steward of the house Stumpy short and thickset Stussy after your favorite clothing brand! Subaru after your favorite car! Suki like or love Sultan ruler and commander Sumiko lovely child Sumo for the puppy that loves to wrestle! Sunny cheerful and happy Sunshine cheery and happy Sushi after your favorite Japanese food Susie graceful Suzu little bell Suzuki after your favorite car manufacturer Sue/Susan graceful Sugar sweetheart Sweep often used for a black puppy in reference to an old-fashioned chimney sweep! Sweetie term of affection Sybil prophetess Sydney after the Australian city Sylvester from the forest - also after the actor Sylvester Stallone Sylvia from the forest top>
~T~
Tabasco spicy sauce made from red peppers - good for a lively red colored puppy! Tackle for the puppy that likes to play rough! Taco after your favorite snack! Tad a very small one Tag another 'watch' puppy! Tahir pure and virtuous Taiko boss Takara beloved jewel Talisman bringer of good luck Talitha girl Tallulah after the actress Tallulah Bankhead - one for the outspoken female! Tally lamb like Tama jewel Tammy perfection Tang noble Chinese dynasty Tani of the valley Tanisha girl born on a Monday Tanith after the Phoenician goddess of love Tank rambunctious and adventurous Tao for the philosophical oriental puppy Tara towering rock Taro first born male Tawny light brown colored Taylor popular name for puppys - a tailor Taz after the cartoon character T-Bird short for Thunderbird Teddy prosperous guardian Tegan lovely little thing Tegwen pretty and fair Tejal lustrous Tequila after your favorite tipple! Terentia guardian Terra of the earth Terri guardian Terry tender Tess/Tessa the harvester Tetsuo iron and tough Tex short for your favorite state! Theo godly male Theodore gift from God Thing after the hand in a box in The Addams Family Thingamabob for the owner that can't choose a name! Thomas the twin Thor Norse God of thunder Thumper for the puppy that can't walk quietly! Thunder for the loud puppy! Thunderbird after your favorite car - also mythological spirit Thunderpants need we say more! Thurston Thor's jewel Tiberius after the Roman enperor Tie for the dependent puppy! Tiffany manifestation of God - also a famous jewelry store! Tiger wild and ferocious Tiki/Teki Maori figure representing the past Tilly brave little maid Timber good for a Timber Wolf Timbuktu good for the puppy that would wander to the ends of the earth! Timmy/Tim/Timothy honoring God Timon honor and value Tina warlike one Tiny extremely small Tippy for the puppy with a tip on his tail Titan mighty and strong Titch tiny Titus after the Roman emperor Tiza tis a puppy' Toad for the ugly little puppy! Toasty warm and affectionate Tober for the puppy born in October Toby/Tobias God is good Toddy the fox Toffee good for toffee colored puppys Togo name of famous Eskimo rescue dog Tokey after one of the Dachshunds in the movie The Ugly Dachshund Tolkien after the author of The Lord of the Rings Tomasina the twin Tomiko child of riches Tommy the twin - also after the designer Tommy Hilfiger Tonic for the bouncy puppy that always makes you feel better! Tonka sturdy and reliable Tonto after the faithful friend of The Lone Ranger Toomee as in 'come to me'! Tootsie cute female Topaz after the yellow gemstone Topo small, tiny - from the Spanish for mouse Tornado for the puppy that lays waste to everything in its path! Toro bull like Toshiro talented Toto after Dorothy's dog in The Wizard of Oz Toutou dog Tracker one who follows tracks Tramp bum or hobo Trapper for the puppy that loves to hunt! Treacle for the caramel colored puppy Trevor prudent and wise Trigger after Roy Roger's faithful horse Triton after the Greek God of the sea Triumph success or victory Trixie she who brings joy Tro true and loyal Trooper a real trooper! Trouble need we say more! Troy after the ancient city besieged by the Greeks - also after Troy Donahue! Troy descendant of the curly haired ones Truman faithful follower - also after the President Tsunami tidal wave - for the puppy that just can't stand still! Tuck/Tucker for the puppy that likes to tuck in! Tuff play on tough Tully obedient to the will of God Tummy for the puppy with a big stomach! Tunza protect Tuppence after the British coins - used for a small sweet puppy Turbo turbo-charged and lively Tusk for the puppy with big teeth! Tux/Tuxedo for the black puppy with a white bib Twain after the author Mark Twain Twiggy for the skinny puppy! Twinkle one that shines Twister full of energy and chaos Tyler popular name for dogs - a tile maker Tyrone the sovereign Tyson son of the German - also after the boxer! Tzar Russian male emperor top>
~U~
Uchi friend or student Udo unselfish Ulette little gem Ulick contented Umeko child of the blossom - good for dogs born in Spring Una the one Ursa good tempered Ursula little she bear Utah after your favorite state! top>
~V~
Vader after Darth Vader from Star Wars Valda spirited Valdis lively Valentine strong and healthy, my sweetheart Valera brave Vang variation on Fang Vania God's gift Vanilla for the yellow colored puppy Vashti beautiful Vaughan small one Vegas for your favorite gambling resort Velda kind-hearted Venus after the planet Vera loyal or true Verity one or true Versace after your favorite designer! Vicky/Victoria victorious Victor the conqueror Vida beloved Vinnie/Vincent the conqueror Viral priceless Virgil after the Roman poet Virginia ladylike and pure Vita lively Vivian lively Vyacheslav covered in glory top>
~W~
Waddle need we say more! Wags need we say more! Waldo the ruler Wallace the stranger Wally/Walter mighty warrior Wanda the wanderer or the vandal Warrior experienced battler Wasim graceful or handsome Watson after Sherlock Holmes' faithful companion Weenie tiny Wendy the wanderer Whatchamacallit/Whatsit for the owner that can't choose a name! Whisky/Whiskey after your favorite drink! Whisper for the quiet puppy Whitey for the white puppy Whitney after the famous singer Whoosit for the owner that can't choose a name! Wicket after the resourceful Ewok from the Star Wars movies Wilbur determined and clever Wilf/Wilfred the peacemaker Willy/William determined protector Wilma the protectress - also after Fred Flintstone's wife Winnie/Winifred faithful friend Winona eldest daughter Winston after the British statesman Winston Churchill Wolf for the puppy that looks wild! Wolfgang after the composer Mozart Wolsey victorious wolf Woody popular name for dogs - also after Woody Woodpecker Woof/Woofa need we say more! Woofer after a type of loudspeaker - for the puppy that likes to bark! Wookie after Chewbacca, Hans Solo's right hand wookie in Star Wars - big and gruff! Wooly lawless Wrinkles good for the wrinkly puppy! Wylie/Wily cunning - after the cartoon character Wile E Coyote top>
~X~
Xanthe yellow Xavier bright, intelligent Xena hospitable with strangers - also a famous TV warrior princess! top>
~Y~
Yang male force in Chinese philosophy Yin female force in Chinese philosophy Yoda after the mystical and wise creature from the Star Wars movies Yokio boy who goes his own way Yoko ambitious - also after Yoko Ono, the wife of John Lennon Yola beautiful Yoshi better, best YoYo for the puppy that bounces up and down! Yudda God of war Yuki snow top>
~Z~
Zac/Zack/Zacharias the Lord has remembered Zandra the helper Zanshin always ready Zara to blossom Zebra for your black and white puppy! Zed the Lord's justice Zeke strength of God Zen buddhist philosophical school Zena the hospitable one Zeus father of the Gods Ziggy after David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust character Zippy run about speedily Zoe life or freedom Zombie for the puppy that's not quite all there! Zorro protector of the people Zulu after the Bantu tribe top>
~Multiple Names~
Adam and Eve for the original pair of puppys! Apples and Oranges for two puppys with very different personalities Apples and Pears for two puppys with very different personalities - also English cockney rhyming slang for stairs! Archie and Jughead for the comic book lovers! Babe and Ruth after your favorite baseball player! Bach and Beethoven for the pair who love classical music Back and Forth for the pair who can't stay still! Bacon and Eggs for the pair that rise early! Ball and Chain for the pair that just won't leave you alone! Bambi and Thumper after the fawn and the rabbit from the Disney movie Bambi - good for a couple of cuties! Barnum and Bailey after the famous circus - good for the pair that like to show off! Baron and Baroness for the pair with noble aspirations! Beau and Tie play on the word bow-tie! Beauty and Beast after the famous children's story and movie - good if you have a pretty puppy and one that's not so good-looking! Beavis and Butthead after the MTV bad boys! Ben and Jerry after the famous ice-cream makers Bert and Ernie after the Sesame Street friends Betty and Wilma after the characters in The Flintstones Big and Bad for the pair of big puppys in your life (or the small ones if you want to make a joke!) Black and White need we say more! Bonnie and Clyde got a couple of outlaws? Bread and Butter for the pair that give you the best means of support By and Large after the well known phrase Cain and Abel for brotherly puppys with a biblical bent and a tendency to fight! Canis Major and Canis Minor after the constellations named for the dogs of Orion - good for a small and big couple! Cha Cha and Rumba for the pair that like to dance Chip and Dale after the chattering animated chipmunks - good for hyperactive puppys that talk all the time! Coca and Cola after your favorite soft drink! Coco and Chanel after your favorite designer! Come and Here so they know exactly what you mean when you call them! Come To Me for the trio you're trying to train! Cookies and Cream after your favorite chocolate bar! Count and Countess for the regal pair! Curt and Rod play on curtain rod! Cut and Dry after the well known phrase Dastardly and Muttley after the cartoon characters from Wacky Races David and Goliath after the biblical characters - good for a large and small pair! Day and Night for the pair with very opposite personalities Dot and Com for the technical pair! Dot and Dash after the Morse code signals - good for a small, energetic pair! Dow and Jones for the pair that like to play the markets! Duke and Duchess for another noble pair! East and West opposite points of the compass - for the pair who couldn't be more different! Ebony and Ivory for the black and white pair Elvis and Priscilla for the original golden couple Emperor and Empress for the pair that rule the roost! Felix and Oscar after the characters in The Odd Couple - Felix will suit a tidy, fussy puppy and Oscar a real slob! Fester and Lurch after the Addams family characters Filo and Fax after the personal organizer! Footloose and Fancyfree let's face it, they're going to do what they want anyway! Frank and Stein play on Frankenstein Fred and Barney after the characters in The Flintstones Gilligan and Skipper after the characters on the TV show Gilligan's Island Gin and Tonic after your favorite drink! Gomez and Morticia for the weird pairing - after the characters in The Addams family Grin and Barret after the well known phrase - grin and bare it! Ham and Eggs for the pair of early risers or the Dr Seuss fan! Hansel and Gretel for the brother and sister pairing from the old fairy-tale Harley and Davidson for the pair that like hogs! Hawkeye and BJ after the pair of rascals from the TV series MASH Heads and Tails for puppys that like to gamble! Hersheys and Kisses after your favorite chocolate! High and Dry for puppys that get into scrapes and can't get back out of them! Him and Her need we say more! His and Hers need we say more! Hit and Miss after the well known phrase Hocus and Pocus for the pair that can do disappearing tricks! Hot Diggity Dog for the trio - good if you've got a digger in there! Huey, Dewey and Louie after Donald Duck's three feisty nephews Hugs and Kisses for the more affectionate pair Hunky and Dory all's right with their world! Hurly and Burly for the pair that cause disaster! Hyper and Active need we say more! Itchy and Scratchy after the cartoon characters watched by the Simpsons Itty and Bitty for the teeny pair Jack and Jill after the nursery rhyme characters JD and Coke for your favorite drink! Ken and Barbie after the (in)famous dolly pair! Kermit and Miss Piggy after the characters in The Muppets King and Queen for the pair that know exactly what the pecking order is! Kit and Caboodle for the pair that complete the whole picture Lady and Tramp after the dogs in the Disney movie The Lady and The Tramp Lock Stock and Barrel for the trio that complete your life! Lord and Lady for the pair that are a cut above! Me Too for the puppys that do everything together! Moet and Chandon after your favorite drink! Mork and Mindy after the popular TV show Mr and Mrs for the pair with a long-term commitment! Mumbo and Jumbo for the senseless pair! Mutt and Jeff after the British cockney rhyming slang for deaf Napolean and Josephine after the famous lovers North and South opposite points of the compass - for the pair who couldn't be more different! Peaches and Cream for the pair of sweeties Pepsi and Cola after your favorite soft drink! Plus and Minus good for a fat and thin combination! Pooper and Scooper after that essential item you just can't do without! Prince and Princess another regal combination Redhot Chilli Pepper for the red colored threesome! Ren and Stimpy after the oddball TV animation Rocky and Bullwinkle after the popular cartoon series Romeo and Juliet after the starcrossed lovers Rough and Tumble for the boisterous pair Samson and Delilah for the biblical pair - good if your Samson has a long coat! Serena and Venus after the famous tennis playing sisters So Sue Me trio of names for the lawyer! Spick and Span for the tidy pair! Storming and Norman after the Gulf War General Sugar and Spice for the cute pair Sweet and Sour for the pair with opposite personalities Terra and Firma for the pair with their paws on the ground! Tic and Tac good for a couple of small puppys To and Me for the pair you'd like to show some obedience! Togo and Balto after the famous life-saving Eskimo dog pair Up and Atem for the more ferocious pair - up and at them! Won and Ton after your favorite Chinese food Woofer and Tweeter after the types of stereo speaker Ying and Yang for the pair with the perfect philosophical center - good for oriental breeds! top>
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