Cute names to give your dog

WHAT IS THE PERFECT NAME FOR A DOG?

Approximate reading time:  8 minutes

Have you just made the decision to open your heart to the love of a furry friend and you're thinking about what you're going to name him or her? If this is your case, or even if you've already met your new best friend but still don't know what to call him or her, read on. All over the Internet you have hundreds of articles with long lists of names for dogs of all kinds, but in this article we want to go a little deeper. That's why we've selected 10 beautiful and meaningful names that we hope you'll love for your furry one, or that will inspire you to find a special and beautiful way to name him or her soon.

Recibir a un perro en tu hogar es una decisión que requiere una gran responsabilidad, pero que también viene cargada de gran ilusión. En ese sentido, escoger el nombre de tu nuevo amigo peludo es uno de los momentos más trascendentales, ya que lo acompañará durante toda su vida y será una de las claves de vuestro vínculo. Si estás buscando ideas, te aconsejamos filtrar por los nombres cortos, de una o dos sílabas, ya que resultan más comprensibles para los perretes y mucho más prácticos en el adiestramiento y, en definitiva, en el día a día. Un nombre largo puede llevarte a terminar usando diminutivos, algo que podría despistar a tu perro y dificultar su comprensión. ¡Los nombres simples funcionan mejor!

Table of contents

1-  What is the basis for naming a dog?

• Truffle

• Lampo

• Breeze

• Chicho

• Socks

• Groot

• Cleo

• Syn

• Kiwi

• Moon

What to name a dog after?

Before we start with our selection of cute names for your dog, here are some more general ideas for naming your new best friend. Many people choose to name their pets after people, loved ones or just because they like them. It is also very common to use names of famous dogs that have gone down in history for their bravery and loyalty, such as Hachiko, or because they are popular fictional characters, such as Niebla, Heidi's faithful friend, or Scooby-Doo, the cuddly and fearful cartoon dog. Some people prefer names of characters from series or films, such as Arya, the girl from Game of Thrones, or Berlin, from La Casa de Papel. Another popular option are adjectives that describe a physical or personality trait of the dog, such as Snow, for white furry dogs, or Spotty, if their coat has this pattern. Or you always have the alternative of naming your furry one with a word that means something special to you. Now, we leave you with our selection of 10 beautiful names with a special meaning to give your dog

• TRUFFE

As you probably know, a dog's nose is called a truffle. This part of their body takes this name because of its dark colouring and its peculiar shape, so similar to these mushrooms. Smell is the most developed sense in dogs, which they use to relate to the world around them, obtain information and communicate with other dogs. Is there anything more representative of a dog than its truffle? That's why we think it's a perfect name for a furry dog, especially if their coat is black or brown, like truffles, or if their breed has a peculiar nose, like the French bulldog.

• LAMPO

 Do you know the story of Lampo? He is a real dog, who one day appeared in a train station in Tuscany and became the stationmaster's best friend. The really incredible thing about this story is that Lampo spent years travelling by train, jumping from station to station all over the company's railway network, but always returning to his master's side, even when his bosses forced him to leave him at a station far away. There are many stories of dogs who have gone down in history for their incredible loyalty, and Lampo's is a very touching and special one. What do you think of a name for your furry friend?

• BREEZE

 A muchas personas les encanta ponerles nombres relacionados con la naturaleza a sus perros, ya que transmiten pureza, serenidad y suelen tener un significado muy bonito. Sin embargo, precisamente por Many people love to name their dogs after nature, as it conveys purity, serenity and often has a beautiful meaning. However, precisely because of this, most of them are already widely used, such as Nube, Sol or Lluvia (Cloud, Sun or Rain). But there are other more original nature names, such as Breeze. Do you like it? It sounds great to us, and evokes the relaxation and pleasure of a gentle gust of wind caressing the skin on a summer afternoon. An experience as happy as sharing your life with your best friend.

• CHICHO

Let's go with a more fun option that will be great for your doggy if he is naughty and very lively. Remember the mythical animated series of the 90's Chicho Terremoto? Well, now you have a name for your new friend! The best thing about this idea is that it is very easy to pronounce, as it contains a repeated sound, which will help your dog to listen to you when you call them.

• SOCKS

If you like English names, we suggest you name your dog Socks, which means socks in English. We think it's a very funny name for a pet, and the English version, being shorter than the Spanish one, looks great. Although it is a very nice option for any dog, it will be perfect for those who have different coloured fur on their paws, creating the effect of socks or stockings.

• GROOT

For Marvel fans, this name is perfect - who doesn't know the lovable character from Guardians of the Galaxy? Even though he's a tree, Groot has the playful and sweet spirit of a child, something that goes great with the personality of a dog. But he is also a very loyal character who always tries to help his own, something very characteristic of dogs. For all these reasons, naming your dog Groot seems like a great idea. How do you see it?

• CLEO

At Dogking we believe that there are no dog names and bitch names, but that any name you like is perfect for your pet, regardless of gender. However, if you are more into separating male and female names, this one will work for both. On the one hand, Cleo is short for Cleopatra, the famous Egyptian queen and iconic historical character. But, if you use this abbreviation, ending in o, it will look great as a name for your puppy. We think it's very cute!

• SYN

For some time now, the universe of Norse and Viking deities has been in fashion, especially due to several famous series and films. Within this theme, we propose you the name Syn for your dog. She is a Nordic goddess guardian of vigilance and truth. Values that are undoubtedly closely related to the canine personality and spirit. Moreover, being so short, it is pronounced in a single voice stroke, which is very positive for your dog to understand you easily.

• KIWI

We think this is the funniest dog name of them all. We love the way it sounds, and it suits us especially for small dogs, like a chihuahua or a yorkshire, as it contains two I's, its pronunciation evokes something small and fun. If you are looking for an original, fresh and funny name, Kiwi is perfect!

• MOON

Another one-syllable name that we love and think is very pretty. Moon means moon in English, and it's a lovely tribute to the wild side of your pet. Dogs are descended from wolves, animals that we have seen so many times in the movies howling at the full moon. What do you think of this name for your dog? And be careful, as it is used in English, it is also perfect for a male dog.  

So much for our compilation of 10 beautiful and different dog names. We hope that at least one of them has made you fall in love with them and, if not, that they have inspired you and that you will soon be able to choose the perfect name for your furry friend. Happy life together!