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Naming your dog is one of the most exciting things about getting a puppy! You are setting the tone for a future relationship by using a word or name that you love and putting it on an animal you love, too. It’s a win-win.
If you’re dead set on a female dog, we wanted to give you an exhaustive list of names you can choose from. We have rounded up names in every category you could think of. Hopefully, this is a one-stop shop, giving you ideas that you haven’t thought of yet.
How to Name Your Dog
Searching for a name can be fun. But sometimes it’s hard to name a dog without first seeing their personality, so they wait until they bring the puppy home. However, you can look for names for your puppy anytime, even if you don’t have a dog or you don’t know their personality quite yet.
Choose a Meaningful Name
Can you think of a name that really means a lot to you? Perhaps you had a favorite pet as a child or there’s an unforgettable character in a book you love. If it’s a name that means something to you, what better name to choose for your fluffy little newcomer?
Get Input From Loved Ones
Do you want to get the opinion of your loved ones? Perhaps it really doesn’t feel like a perfect fit until everybody gives it the green light. You can always bring in all the people who live with you, or even your extended family to see what name they like best.
Create a Poll
If you’re a social media guru, you might be able to pop online and come up with a poll of your own. Perhaps you have a list of names that you just can’t seem to choose between. You can always post a poll to see which name gets the most votes. It gives people a way to participate!
Draw a Name From a Hat
You can’t beat chance! If you are having trouble pinpointing what name works best for your pooch, just pop them in a hat and pull one out. You can also use random thing pickers online to choose for you if you want the electronic route instead.
People Names for Female Dogs
There’s nothing like giving a “people” name to your dog. It’s going to surprise bystanders when you walk around calling your dog Jessica. It could certainly cause some confusion at the office also, which can be fun sometimes.
Tell all of your friends you have to get home to Jessica, and they’re going to expect a female companion of some kind. This is certainly so, just with a whole body of fur.
- Janine
- Rhonda
- Claire
- Jenny
- Meredith
- Lydia
- Sienna
- Glenda
- Romelda
- Linda
- Cordelia
- Fran
- Esmeralda
- Joyce
- Cassandra
- Eloise
- Gwendolyn
- Juliana
- Harriet
- Nora
- Tina
- Gemma
- Lucinda
- Audrey
- Cecilia
- Evelyn
- Claudia
- Natalia
- Winona
- Christine
- Veronica
- Jane
- Jamie
- Camilla
- Eva
- Leona
- Larissa
- Josephine
- Rosaline
- Prudence
- Ophelia
- Cerise
- Fiona
- Cora
- Annabella
- Odessa
- Evangeline
- Goldie
- Fran
- Deirdre
Character Names for Female Dogs
You could probably sit for hours, coming up with a list of your favorite characters throughout your lifetime from films, books, comics, and other forms of entertainment. But here are some of our favorites you can use for your female dog.
- Hermoine—Harry Potter
- Leia—Star Wars
- Ursula—The Little Mermaid
- Veruca—Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
- Mulan—Mulan
- Swann—Pirates of the Caribbean
- Beatrix—Kill Bill
- Gamora—Guardians of the Galaxy
- Matilda—Matilda
- Galadriel—Lord of the Rings
- Katniss—The Hunger Games
- Maleficent—Sleeping Beauty
- Edna—The Incredibles
- Rapunzel—Tangled
- Cher—Clueless
- Belle—Beauty and the Beast
- Elle—Legally Blonde
- Alice—Alice in Wonderland
- Fiona—Shrek
- Rose—Titanic
- Pocahontas—Pocahontas
- Dorothy—Wizard of Oz
Mystical Names for Female Dogs
If you want something that sounds enchanting, whether it be witchy, magical, mythical, or otherwise, we have some names for you.
- Andromeda
- Aurora
- Diana
- Kokuro
- Levana
- Althea
- Lucina
- Chandra
- Minerva
- Persephone
- Sanya
- Calypso
- Daphne
- Aphrodite
- Nyra
- Hecate
- Reverie
- Zorya
- Reiki
- Selene
- Shruti
- Pixie
- Phoebe
- Nenet
- Aine
- Thalia
- Valkyrie
- Veda
Flower Child Names for Female Dogs
Have you always been a hippie at heart? If so, you might want to find a beautiful flower child name, and we certainly have some good options given to us by nature and other sources from around the world.
- Juniper
- Amethyst
- Moon
- Moss
- Fern
- Daisy
- Peach
- Olive
- Edelweiss
- Coral
- Paloma
- Hazel
- Magnolia
- Fawn
- Saffron
- Lilac
- Clementine
- Fauna
- Primrose
- Flora
- Wren
- Dahlia
- Rain
- Blossom
- Aspen
- Daffodil
- Acacia
- Chicory
- Rainbow
- Sequoia
- Luna
- Sage
- Soleil
- Raven
- Lotus
- Solaris
- Clover
- Gem
- Fleur
- Windy
- Ivory
- Pansy
- Robin
- Peregrine
- Topaz
- Jade
- Iris
- Jasmine
- Terra
- Winter
- Honey
- Savanna
- Ruby
- Snowdrop
- Zinnia
- Ginger
- Sapphire
- Ivy
- Starlight
- Ocean
- Meadow
- Anise
- Orchid
- Glade
- Briar
- Cassia
- Poppy
- Eden
- Kestrel
- Lark
- Laurel
- Quintessa
- Pearl
- Pepper
- Marigold
Sci-Fi Names for Female Dogs
If you’re a fan of fantasy, some of these sci-fi names may appeal to you. Here are some ideas for a little futuristic female warrior.
- Padmé
- Athena
- Aquila
- Kaylee
- Clara
- Elara
- Ripley
- Galilea
- Ilia
- Faraday
- Juno
- Seraphina
- Zerynthia
- Xaviera
- Vesper
- Sorine
- Nephele
- Menodora
- Mazarine
- Marina
- Leta
- Zara
- Hera
- Zena
- Riza
Elegant Names for Female Dogs
If you want a little class for your little lass, consider a more elegant sounding name. Elegance can mean different things to different people, so we wanted to give you quite a variety. Here are several beautiful and timeless names for you to consider.
- Bianca
- Gabrielle
- Lena
- Theodora
- Isla
- Odessa
- Priscilla
- Rosalina
- Mia
- Luciana
- Viviana
- Leona
- Imogen
- Vanna
- Ramona
- Adelaide
- Mardea
- Zaira
- Safiya
- Saisha
- Lisbeth
- Linnea
- Beatrice
- Alice
- Scarlet
- Lorna
- Diana
- Amelia
- Margot
- Isabella
- Yulie
- Lilith
- Susanna
- Meredith
- Tatiana
- Winona
- Miriam
- Olga
- Selena
- Winifred
Food-Inspired Names for Female Dogs
Are you a foodie? Perhaps you just think that naming your little girl after a food item would show how you could just eat her up, you love her so much!
- Cucumber
- Marzipan
- Oreo
- Mango
- Bundt Cake
- Sugar Plum
- Rigatoni
- Tomato
- Potato
- Papaya
- Nougat
- Donut
- Butternut
- Butterball
- Pumpkin
- Turkey
- Arugula
- Chia
- Biscuit
- Cheesecake
- Goulash
- Caramel
- Sugar
- Honey
- Honeydew
- Beetroot
- Gumbo
- Nugget
- Pimento
- Popcorn
- Spaghetti
- Poptart
- Chili
- Avocado
- Macaron
- Falafel
- Marshmallow
- Meatball
- Meringue
- Cider
- Coconut
- Mochi
- Kimchi
- Muffin
- Porkchop
- Cookie
- Nacho
- Bacon Bit
- Sushi
- Cinnamon
Random Names for Female Dogs
Maybe you don’t want to give your dog a typical name. Maybe you could just use any old word and it would work. Here are some ideas we think might strike your fancy.
- Half-pint
- Tidbit
- Bubbles
- Chubs
- Chunk
- Pinky
- Lulu
- Darling
- Pudge
- Bitsy
- Pooch
- Taki
- Bootsy
- Bantam
- Axel
- Apollo
- Banjo
- Bandit
- Jiggles
- Picklesworth
- Roo
- Ipsy
- Pomme
- Fern
- Glitter
- Boombox
- Babushka
- Bruleé
- Moo-moo
- Crush
- Sweetie
- Boo-Boo
- Pebbles
- Dingles
- Reggae
Conclusion
Now, you have at least a handful of names you might be considering. Your little girl pup is going to fit into the name so well, if you can just choose the one you love best. Sometimes you can meet a dog and get to know them, then pick a name that is much different than you would have ever thought you would choose.
Don’t worry, these things will come to you eventually. We wish you the best of luck naming your new addition!
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