“What’s in a dog name?” Well, maybe that isn’t the exact quote … but it is a question that most aspiring dog owners ask themselves while they’re looking to add a new member to their pack.
And, unlike the process of naming a human, you have way more freedom to get creative with what your new pup will be called — you may even want to consider one of these funny dog names if you feel so inclined. In fact, a humorous name lets both you and your dog show off your funny bones.
If you want to choose a funny dog name that’s sure to make a splash at doggy daycare or in dog-walking crews, check out this long list of funny, clever, and just plain silly dog names that are perfect for goofy, fun-loving pups.
Funny dog names with wordplay
These dog names take a hilarious spin on familiar names:
- Bark Twain
- Chewbarka
- Doc McDoggins
- Droolius Caesar
- Franz Fur-dinand
- Fyodor Dogstoevsky
- Hairy Paw-ter
- Jimmy Chew
- Kareem Abdul Ja-Bark
- Mary Puppins
- The Notorious D.O.G.
- Orville Redenbarker
- Ozzy Pawsborne
- Meghan Barkle
- Salvador Dogi
- Santa Paws
- Sarah Jessica Barker
- Sherlock Bones
- Winnie the Poodle
- Woofgang Puck
Funny names from “pup” culture
If you’re a fan of pop culture, some of your favorite characters could make for great and funny dog names, too:
- Dobby
- Elmo
- Grogu
- Gollum
- Khaleesi
- Mister Miyagi
- Pikachu
- Pumba
- Rocky
- Yoda
Funny human names for dogs
The funniest people names for dogs are either nerdy, old-fashioned or very “generic,” like these:
- Archie
- Barney
- Betty
- Bernadette
- Bob
- David
- Gary
- Kevin
- Larry
- Lloyd
- Matilda
- Olga
- Pam
- Rufus
- Waldo
Big names for small dogs
These names may not seem funny on their own, but when given to the right dog breed, they’re pure comedy.
- Attila
- Baloo
- Bruiser
- Butterball
- Chompers
- Cujo
- Hercules
- Jabba
- Moose
- Rambo
- Rex
- Tank
- Zeus
Small names for big dogs
Same goes for small names for big dogs. Think about it: How hilarious would it be to meet a Great Dane called Peanut?
- Binx
- Bitsy
- Demi
- Hobbit
- Munchkin
- Nugget
- Pee Wee
- Peanut
- Scrappy
- Squeakers
- Squirt
- Toto
- Twinkie
Funny names about food
Fact: Dog names that are based on popular foods are ALWAYS funny. Plenty of dog owners, especially celebrities, like to name their pets after their favorite meals.
- Alfalfa
- Beans
- Biscuit
- Butters
- Chalupa
- Cheeseburger
- Fluffernutter
- Jellybean
- Meatball
- Nacho
- Noodles
- Onion
- Tater
- Waffles
Silly dog names
Some pet owners like to get seriously silly with their dogs’ names. These funny names are pretty out there, but they’re all hilarious in their wackiness.
- Alfred von Wigglebottom
- Barkley
- Captain Sniffer
- Count Droolsbury
- Deputy Dawg
- Doodle
- Lucky Goodsniffer
- Miss Furbulous
- Mister Fluffers
- Professor Wagglesworth
- Putt-putt
- Scooter
- Sergeant Barkowitz
- Sir Barks-a-Lot
- Sir Waggington
- Woofer
No matter what name you pick, welcoming a new dog into your life is sure to bring you lots of joy and laughter for years to come.