Loving and loyal, Labrador retrievers are an obvious favorite dog breed choice for many Americans. So how do you make your adorable Lab stand out from your neighbor's? Well, consider Labrador names for your furry friend that are particularly perfect to show off both your pup's and your own personality.
Here are just a few suggestions for some of the best chocolate Lab names, black Lab names, and yellow Lab names that are sure to stand out amongst the crowd. Or if you'd rather stay with the pack, so to speak, we've also compiled some of the most popular girl Lab names and male Lab names sure to be a hit. This list is great for inspiration for Labrador names as you begin the sacred process of naming your four-legged friend.
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Awesome male yellow Lab names for blonde-haired boys
Yellow labs are loyal and all-around balls of sunshine, so it's no wonder that most of the Labrador names on this list reflect that. Names like Bolt (does he zip around like lighting much?), Boomer, and Comet totally sum up the energy and love a yellow Lab possesses.
- Apollo
- Apricot
- Arizona
- Beast
- Bello
- Bolt
- Bones
- Boone
- Bruce
- Bruno
- Bullet
- Bumblebee
- Butch
- Butter
- Cashew
- Casper
- Chalky
- Charlie
- Cheddar
- Chief
- Comet
- Commander
- Cooper
- Crackers
- Crockett
- Dane
- Diamond
- Dino
- Dorito
- Duke
- Eagle
- Eggy
- Einstein
- Fang
- Flash
- Floofy
- General
- Ghost
- Hawk
- Herbie
- Hero
- Jack
- Jaws
- Jon
- Leo
- Luke
- Mack
- Magnum
- Major
- Mango
- Marzipan
- Max
- Milo
- Mustard
- Nacho
- Nova
- Onyx
- Patriot
- Pepper
- Pistachio
- Pooh
- Porkchop
- Radar
- Remy
- Rum
- Rusty
- Sarge
- Scotch
- Sherman
- Shipley
- Snoopy
- Spartacus
- Spuds
- Stryker
- Tank
- Target
- Taz
- Tigger
- Toby
- Tucker
- Tweety
- Whiskey
- Winston
- Wolverine
The best yellow Lab names for your furry female friend
Sweet, smart, and enthusiastic — female yellow Labradors are a great addition to any family. Daisy, Betty, and Sophie top the charts when it comes to popular yellow Lab names for a baby girl puppy.
- Annie
- Apple
- Arya
- Athena
- Banana
- Betty
- Blondie
- Brienne
- Chardonnay
- Charlize
- Cheerio
- Crystal
- Cupcake
- Daffodil
- Daisy
- Dakota
- Dandelion
- Dijon
- Domino
- Dorothy
- Foxy
- Frisbee
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Honey
- Horchata
- Iggy
- Indy
- Ivory
- Ivy
- Jamie
- January
- Jasmine
- Jellybean
- Jess
- Khaleesi
- Lacey
- Leia
- Lemonade
- Lily
- Lola
- Lucy
- Luna
- Maggie
- Marshmallow
- Mia
- Molly
- Moscato
- Noodle
- Olympia
- Peach
- Pearl
- Penny
- Pineapple
- Popcorn
- Pumpkin
- Rabbit
- Rey
- Rose
- Sadie
- Sandy
- Sansa
- Stella
- Sunny
- Tofu
- Truffle
- Vanilla
- Waffles
- Willow
- Xena
Fun chocolate Labrador names to make you smile
It only makes sense that most of the names for a beloved chocolate Lab would be food related. From Beans to Cadbury, there is a variety of yummy names that will fit your chocolate Lab's goofy personality.
- Beans
- Bear
- Beer
- Beige
- Bosco
- Braun (brown in German)
- Brew
- Brun (brown in Swedish)
- Buckeye
- Burnell
- Buster Brown
- Butterscotch
- Cadbury
- Caramel
- Cashew
- Charlie Brown
- Chestnut
- Chewbacca
- Chip
- Clove
- Coffee
- Cola
- Copper
- Count Chocula
- Dunkin/ Duncan
- Dusty
- Fudge
- Guinness
- Health
- Hershey
- Hickory
- Jack Daniels
- Java
- Jim Beam
- Mahogany
- Meatloaf
- Molasses
- Molasses
- Moose
- Mudd
- Nestle
- Peanut
- Pretzel
- Rambo
- Reeses
- Reeses
- Rocky
- Rolo
- Romeo
- Rusty
- Scooby
- Scotch
- Smores
- Snickers
- Soy
- Starbuck
- Suede
- Suede
- Tanner
- Teddy / Teddy Bear
- Umber
- Whiskey
- Wonka
- Woody
- Yogi
Top chocolate Labrador names for sweet female pups
Chocolate Labs have a brown-colored coat of fur that makes names like "Cappuccino" and "Almond" fit with their stunning color.
- Acorn
- Almond
- Amaretto
- Amber
- Anise
- Arizona
- Autumn
- Bahama
- Bailey
- Bambi
- Brown Sugar
- Brownie
- Brunette
- Cappuccino
- Carmela
- Cedar
- Chablis
- Chili
- Clove
- Cocoa
- Coffee
- Cookie
- Curry
- Espresso
- Ginger
- Godiva
- Hazel
- Henna
- Honey
- Khaki
- KitKat
- Latte
- Merlot
- Mocha
- Muffin
- Nutella
- Nutmeg
- Oatmeal
- Penny
- Rose
- Ruby
- Sable
- Sabra
- Sahara
- Scarlet
- Sedona
- Sepia
- Sherry
- Sienna
- Sierra
- Sorrel
- Sweet Georgia Brown
- Syrup
- Tawny
- Tiramisu
- Toast
- Tootsie
- Truffles
- Tuscan
- Twix
- Umber
- Valentine
- Walnut
Creative black Lab names for boy dogs and cute puppies
For the dark-haired boys of the bunch, take a look at these black Labrador names for male dogs to find your perfect match, or to get the ideas flowing.
- Adrian
- Ash
- Bandit
- Bean
- Bear
- Beck
- Bernie
- Blackberry
- Blackjack
- Blimp
- Bono
- Boomer
- Bran
- Buba
- Bucky
- Bug
- Button
- Captain
- Cassius
- Caviar
- Char
- Chip
- Chomp
- Cinder
- Coal
- Colossus
- Crowe
- Darth
- Donnie (Darko)
- Falafel
- Flint
- Gadget
- Goliath
- Guinness
- Gunner
- Hercules
- Hershey
- Hulk
- Ink
- Jett
- King
- Kingston
- Kitt
- Kodiak
- Kylo
- Lego
- Major
- Manny
- Marble
- Maverick
- Meatball
- Midnight
- Mookie
- Mud
- Nash
- Night
- Noir
- Nova
- Othello
- Panther
- Pepper
- Peter
- Pharaoh
- Pip
- Poe
- Porter
- Prince
- Puck
- Pudge
- Reeses
- Rex
- Rich
- Rocket
- Rocky
- Rolo
- Rorschach
- Rusty
- Shades
- Sharpie
- Slate
- Slim
- Smokey
- Smudge
- Soldier
- Spike
- Spud
- Stallion
- Stitch
- Stout
- Tank
- Teddy
- Thrash
- Vadar
- Washington
- Woody
- Zorro
Unique female black Labrador names for your perfect baby girl
Looking for the perfect name to compliment your lady Lab's friendly personality and stunning, raven-hued locks? Check out this list of girl Lab names for black Labs to find some inspiration.
- Alexa
- Amaya
- Amy
- Anise
- Ariana
- Artemis
- Bailey
- Batty
- Beauty
- Black Widow
- Boots
- Brooklyn
- Candy
- Cherry
- Clove
- Cocoa
- Coconut
- Coffee
- Cola
- Cookie
- Crown
- Cupcake
- Deva
- Domino
- Dot
- Ebony
- Eclipse
- Elvira
- Espresso
- Eve
- Fudgie
- Gigi
- Grace
- Harley
- Hope
- Joy
- Kahlua
- Kuro
- Laces
- Leila
- Licorice
- Lolita
- Luna
- Majesty
- Mamba
- May
- Mia
- Missy
- Ms. Ink
- Muffin
- Nimbus
- Nisha
- Olive
- Onyx
- Oreo
- Oso
- Page
- Pearl
- Pepper
- Pepsi
- Plum
- Poppy
- Princess
- Pudding
- Puma
- Queen
- Queen Shadow
- Rain
- Raisin
- Raven
- Ripley
- Rose
- Royal
- Sadie
- Scout
- Shimmer
- Shine
- Silhouette
- Slay
- Smize
- Soot
- Star
- Starling
- Storm
- Sugar
- Sweetie
- Syrup
- Tiny
- Tootsie
- Velvet
- Wednesday
- Zoey
Popular Labrador names and their meanings
If you're looking for a solid, classic name to bestow upon your Labrador pal, this list contains some of the top Labrador names and their meanings to help you find the perfect fit!
- Ace: Someone who excels at a particular thing, namely, a sport
- Angus: One choice; a type of black cow
- Artemis: The Greek goddess of the hunt
- Auburn: Reddish or brown color
- Belle: Beautiful
- Biscuit: A fluffy, round savory cake, of sorts, usually served for breakfast
- Boomer: Something large or notable
- Brandy: An alcoholic drink made from distilled fruit
- Bruiser: A tough person
- Buddy: A friend
- Cannoli: A filled Italian pastry
- Cinnamon: A reddish-brown sweet spice
- Colt: A young, male horse
- Cosmo: Relating to the world or the universe, the cosmos
- Dahlia: A perennial flower symbolizing beauty, love, and dignity
- Dash: To run in a hurry; just a small amount
- Finn: Fair
- Glory: Won by achievement, success
- Gravy: A savory sauce usually served over potatoes, meat, or biscuits, which can range in color from white to dark brown
- Kahlua: A dark brown coffee-flavored liqueur
- Kane: Little battler
- Legend: A myth
- Marbles: Small glass balls
- Moose: A large hoofed animal known for its huge rack of antlers
- Oliver: Ancestor's descendants
- Opal: Precious stone
- Porter: A person who carries or moves luggage; a dark brown beer
- Rocky: Filled with rocks, like a mountain top or hillside; shaky or unsure
- Sable: A small animal with dark brown fur
- Shadow: A dark area created by an obstruction of light
- Shiloh: Tranquil, abundance
- Sophie: Widsom
- Summer: The hottest season of the year
- Tango: An Argentinian ballroom dance; the letter T by radio
- Xanadu: An idyllic place of great and magical beauty
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