250 Unusual & Unique Dog Names

Spot, Rover, Fido: Good names, all. But sometimes a fancy pup calls for something more, well, distinguished or off the beaten path. Enter the list below, which collects 250 unique and unusual dog names for your scrolling pleasure.

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Drawing inspiration from food, places, pop culture, and more, our list of unique and unusual pet names is guaranteed to help you match your new four-legged BFF with a fab name that reflects their personality and just how special they are. Plus, you won't get stampeded at the dog park when you call out to them!

Unique dog names for male dogs

Got a not-so-average boy best friend on your hands? Then you'll want to give him a unique and unusual dog name that says to the world, "I'm no ordinary canine!" Unique male dog names don't have to be too far out, they could just be uncommon, funny, or point to a specific quirk about them. For example: If your puppy is constantly underfoot and tripping you, consider naming him Tripp or Stumbles. Names like this are great conversation starters, and will set your dog apart from the rest of the pack.

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  • Axel
  • Bash
  • Biden
  • Blade
  • Bolo
  • Bolts
  • Bono
  • Boots
  • Brighton
  • Clooney
  • Codex
  • Corky or Corks
  • Curby
  • Czar
  • Dibbs
  • Dillinger

Dinky: Dinky Dog is an Australian cartoon, and also the nickname for Dinkum, the troublesome canine from the comedy classic, Vacation.

  • Dino
  • Dozer
  • Dozer
  • Drax
  • Dredd
  • Droop
  • Durango
  • Dutch
  • Exley
  • Fenway
  • Frex
  • Griffin
  • Grimsby
  • Hans
  • Hobbs
  • Hoss
  • Hutch
  • Indus
  • Irving
  • Jagger
  • Jax
  • Kai
  • Kane
  • Krypto
  • Kutcher
  • Lamot
  • Landon
  • Latka
  • Leopold
  • Leviathan
  • Merlin
  • Mookie
  • Oswald
  • Randle
  • Ree
  • Reginald
  • Revis
  • Ritz
  • Royston
  • Talfryn
  • Tank
  • Taron
  • Tonks
  • Tuba
  • Vortimer
  • Zander
  • Zeek

Unusual female dog names

Special girls deserve special names, like any of the options on this list. When choosing an unusual female dog name for your perfect pooch, consider special things about her personality that make her who she is. Maybe she has a personality that shines like Glitter, or made she was definitely a witty diner waitress in a past lift, in which case a name like Midge might be appropriate. Play around and have fun with the process, and see if any of these names might inspire you!

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  • Aja
  • Alta
  • Amaris
  • Beebee
  • Bertha
  • Bertie
  • Catia

Denali: Denali is not only the tallest mountain in Alaska, it's meaning also translates to "The High One" in Athabascan, and can be gender-neutral.

  • Fabs
  • Fern
  • Glitter
  • Godiva
  • Kay
  • Keke
  • Lottie
  • Mabel
  • Mallory
  • Maripol
  • Midge
  • Nalla
  • Page
  • Rosamund
  • Sheena
  • Shiva
  • Tawny
  • Umber
  • Vivi
  • Wren
  • Yuri

Unique and unusual gender-neutral dog names

Maybe one thing that's unique about your dog is that they won't have a name that's typically feminine or masculine. After all, pets are commonly named after everyday things, like musical instruments, food, locations, and other things that don't outright say "I'm a boy," or "I'm a girl." If you want to give your best boy or girl a name that defies gender, check out this long list of gender-neutral dog names that are sure to garner a few smiles.

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  • Acorn
  • Arrow
  • Banana
  • Banjo
  • Bantam
  • Biloxi
  • Birch
  • Bixby
  • Blimp
  • Blink
  • Brooklyn

Bug: Could there possibly be a cuter name on Earth than "Bug?" Suitable for all dogs, big or small, Bug is a silly and sweet name, and a term of endearment for some.

  • Bunny
  • Burbank
  • Busy
  • Chalky
  • Chinook
  • Chopper
  • Cibola
  • Cinder
  • Cirrus
  • Clue
  • Cramps
  • Crayon
  • Crumbs
  • Cry
  • Cups
  • Doodle
  • Fjord
  • Flea
  • Gadget
  • Giblet
  • Harper
  • Henna
  • Hiccup
  • Huxley
  • Jericho
  • Jezzy
  • Kees
  • Kelby
  • Kindle
  • Kisses
  • Kodiak
  • Kolpin
  • Komet
  • Kunlun
  • Laces
  • Legos
  • Magpie
  • Marble
  • Navi
  • Neutron
  • Noop or Noopers
  • Notes
  • Nova
  • Odyssey
  • Onyx
  • Paget
  • Peaque
  • Pico
  • Pip
  • Pockets
  • Polaris
  • Polk
  • Porb
  • Powder
  • Puck
  • Puck
  • Pudge
  • Quigley
  • Radar
  • Radley
  • Rayne
  • Ridgewell
  • Roo
  • Rooney
  • Rusky
  • Ryder
  • Saber
  • Sable
  • Salty
  • Samus
  • Sepia
  • Shrub
  • Somerset
  • Soy
  • Specs
  • Spigs
  • Spoons
  • Stag
  • Starling
  • Suede
  • Sumo
  • Sutton
  • Sylph
  • Tadpole
  • Taka
  • Thermos
  • Thimble
  • Turtle
  • Tycho
  • Utah
  • Weensy
  • Wriggles
  • Wrinx
  • Xabat
  • Yack
  • Yeats
  • Zee
  • Zinc
  • Zippers
  • Zuul

Unique pet names inspired by food

For the food lovers out there, what better way to honor your pet and your favorite dish or snack than by giving your dog or cat a name that would make anyone drool. Giving your pet a unique food-inspired name is, well, it's just plain cute. Who wouldn't chuckle upon meeting a dog named Eggroll or Tofu? The best part? Any of these names will work with male or female dogs, so have some fun with a food-inspired name for your pet!

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  • Almond
  • Anise

Brauts: A great name for a hot dog, or any dog with a sausage-type body, "Brauts" refers to "brats," the German sausages.

  • Cannoli
  • Cashew
  • Chablis
  • Chai
  • Coconut
  • Crackers
  • Crumpet
  • Eggroll
  • Espresso
  • Gravy
  • Hershey
  • Marzipan
  • Mayo
  • Molasses
  • Moscato
  • Noodle
  • Nutella
  • Nutmeg
  • Parsnip
  • Pasta
  • Pepsi
  • Pistachio
  • Pizza
  • Potato
  • Queso
  • Root Beer
  • Sorrel
  • Stoli
  • Syrup
  • Taco
  • Toast
  • Tofu
  • Truffle
  • Yogurt

Do you need more inspiration for your new pet’s name?

Pets are like our children. We love them, care for them, and we get to dress them up in adorable outfits — if that's a thing we feel like doing! So it's extra important that we take time to find the perfect name that reflects our new pet's personality and potential. Naming can be hard, which is why we've gathered nine pet-naming techniques to find the perfect fit, as well as assembled a handful of our most beloved lists of pet names!

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