You’ve just gotten home with your adorable new bundle of Cockapoo fluff. You may have a few awesome names in mind for your new fluff ball, but now that the two of you’ve spent a bit of time together, you may realize that none of them embodies them properly. You’re going to need a name that fully exemplifies their unique personality which is, in part, shaped by the traits distinct to this intelligent and affectionate breed.
Not to worry, we have you covered! We’ve provided a list of 220 suggestions for names for your new Cockapoo friend below to pick from—or from which you can draw inspiration to come up with a name of your own.
What Makes Cockapoos Unique
First, let’s have a look at what makes Cockapoos unique and stand out from other breeds, as certain qualities and characteristics of the breeds may help narrow down your search for the perfect name.
Cockapoos are what is known as “designer dogs”, meaning that they are not a true breed, but rather a hybrid of two purebreds—Cocker Spaniels and Poodles, in this case. They can range in size from miniature or toy to medium-sized, depending on the breed of poodle that is used to create the hybrid. They all tend to exhibit a shaggy, wavy coat of varying colors. You can find Cockapoos of almost every color and combination, with the most common solid colors being chocolate, black, red, apricot, and cream.
Now that we have a sense of the Cockapoo as a breed, let’s get down to business and find the perfect name for your new bundle of cuteness.
Names That Celebrate Their Fluff
If your Cockapoo has inherited the signature Cockapoo curls, you might be thinking that you’d like to find a name that fits their trademark fur-do. One (or more) of these may resonate with your new canine companion:
- Fuzzles
- Curly
- Cuddles
- Shaggy
- Lovie
- Huggie
- Silky
- Tickles
- Scruffy
- Bear
- Frizzles
- Tatty
- Shabs
- Scratchy
- Teddy
- Ruffles
- Rizzle
- Poofy
- Marshmallow
- Tizzer
- Billow
- Fritz
- Annie (especially if your Cockapoo is a red)
- Ruff
- Fizz
- Shammy
- Tazz
- Mittens
- Poncho
- Rasta
Names That Reflect Their Personality
The Cockapoo’s expectantly smiling, fringe-covered eyes are a dead giveaway for their sweet and loving, yet intelligent and curious temperament. Their standout feature is their bubbly personality—so it would make sense to choose any of these names that embody exactly that.
- Phoebe
- Smithy
- Buddy
- Buzz
- Max
- Dizzy
- Otis
- Bugsy
- Bubbles
- Blossom
- Bart
- Sugar
- Spritzer
- Munchkin
- Honey
- Cooper
- Lucky
- Cracker
- Ami
- Bella
- Trixie
- Gift
- Blossom
- Tucker
- Hugsy
- Dodger
- Mischief
- Giggles
- Happy
- Joy
Names for a Chocolate, Apricot, or Red Cockapoo
Often, the most appropriate and suitable name for our beloved pets is chosen based on their appearance. Somehow, it just feels right when your fur child’s name creates a poetic synergy with how they look. The next few lists of name suggestions are based on your Cockapoo’s characteristic hue.
The following names might be just right if your Cockapoo is a chocolate, an apricot, or a red.
- Cocoa
- Charlie Brown
- Big Red
- Rum
- Toastie
- Coffee
- Rusty
- Chestnut
- Goldie
- Nutmeg
- Storm
- Russ
- Tanner
- Chocolate
- Chocaccino
- Nutzie
- Pecan
- Espresso
- Coco Pop
- Almond
- Flame
- Oreo
- Apricot
- Caramel
- Peaches
- Chino
- Golden
- Iceman
- Inferno
- Moccha
- Vanilla
- Downy
- Brick
- Red Rover
- Spice
- Cinnamon
- Fudge
- Toffee
- Blaze
- Brandy
Names for a Cream or White Cockapoo
Perhaps your little bundle of mischief is a paler shade of fluff. We’ve compiled a list below of names we think may perfectly suit your cream or white Cockapoo.
- Pearl
- Snow
- Blizzard
- Frothy
- Seaspray
- Gray
- Sleet
- Feather
- Whipper
- Slade
- Granite
- Dove
- Downy
- Champagne
- Sunshine (this might also suit an apricot Cockapoo)
- Ash
- Shimmer
- Stardust
- Ice
- North
- Frosty
- Lichi
- Salt
- Elsa
- Ice Cube
- Diamond
- Crystal
- Glitter
- Popcorn
- Sandy
Names for a Black Cockapoo
Check out these names that perfectly suit a black Cockapoo:
- Raven
- Seal
- Sooty
- Zebbie
- Charcoal
- Blackie
- Slick
- Ebony
- Crow
- Nova
- Baltic
- Diesel
- Tar
- Inky
- Steel
- Onyx
- Midnight
- Licorice
- Noir
- Jet
- Tourmaline
- Bullet
- Gunner
- Dusky
- Pepsi
- Bumbles
- Pepper
- Cinder
- Shadow
- Salem
Exotic Names for a Cockapoo
If your taste in names runs into the extraordinary, and perhaps even verges on the exotic, then one of these may fit the bill.
- Chirette
- Pua
- Asjas
- Isis
- Namaste
- Adlai
- Aramis
- Sivan
- Lokota
- Dali
- Aysel
- Luna
- Rhamah
- Pharoah
- Zelphia
- Bala
- Lilja
- Lotus
- Adonis
- Zaki
Funny Names for a Cockapoo
You might be leaning towards a name that rouses a giggle each time it’s uttered. Here is a list of chuckle-worthy names, which range from villainous to downright comedic.
- Kujo
- Beast
- Killer
- Diablo
- Bruiser
- Maleficent
- Granite
- Crusher
- Cruella
- Inferno
- Butch
- Dracula
- Brutus
- Bane
- Hercules
- Yeti
- Wonder Woman
- Terror
- Loki
- Hannibal
- Godzilla
- Medusa
- Bacon
- Chewbacca (or Chewie)
- Dozer
- King Kong
- Tank
- Chuck Norris
- Meatloaf
- Dynamite
- Goliath
- Jezebel
- Amazon
- Jaws
- Vixen
- Gandhi
- Picasso
- Yoda
- Jimmy Chew
Conclusion
So, there you have it! If you started reading this article with the sound of crickets in your head, we hope you have found some inspiration after sifting through this list. You may even have the opposite problem now of too many choices!
Hopefully, these suggestions have helped you find just the right name for the special new addition to your family. At the very least, you’ll now be headed in the right direction and it won’t be long before the right name presents itself. You’ll know it when you find it!
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