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101 funny dog names

Clever, goofy and even just plain silly, one of these funny dog names is sure to make a splash at doggy day care.

101 funny dog names

“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:

  1. Bark Twain
  2. Chewbarka
  3. Doc McDoggins
  4. Droolius Caesar
  5. Franz Fur-dinand
  6. Fyodor Dogstoevsky
  7. Hairy Paw-ter
  8. Jimmy Chew
  9. Kareem Abdul Ja-Bark
  10. Mary Puppins
  11. The Notorious D.O.G.
  12. Orville Redenbarker
  13. Ozzy Pawsborne
  14. Meghan Barkle
  15. Salvador Dogi
  16. Santa Paws
  17. Sarah Jessica Barker
  18. Sherlock Bones
  19. Winnie the Poodle
  20. 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:

  1. Dobby
  2. Elmo
  3. Grogu
  4. Gollum
  5. Khaleesi
  6. Mister Miyagi
  7. Pikachu
  8. Pumba
  9. Rocky
  10. Yoda

Funny human names for dogs

The funniest people names for dogs are either nerdy, old-fashioned or very “generic,” like these:

  1. Archie
  2. Barney
  3. Betty
  4. Bernadette
  5. Bob
  6. David
  7. Gary
  8. Kevin
  9. Larry
  10. Lloyd
  11. Matilda
  12. Olga
  13. Pam
  14. Rufus
  15. 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.

  1. Attila
  2. Baloo
  3. Bruiser
  4. Butterball
  5. Chompers
  6. Cujo
  7. Hercules
  8. Jabba
  9. Moose
  10. Rambo
  11. Rex
  12. Tank
  13. 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?

  1. Binx
  2. Bitsy
  3. Demi
  4. Hobbit
  5. Munchkin
  6. Nugget
  7. Pee Wee
  8. Peanut
  9. Scrappy
  10. Squeakers
  11. Squirt
  12. Toto
  13. 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.

  1. Alfalfa
  2. Beans
  3. Biscuit
  4. Butters
  5. Chalupa
  6. Cheeseburger
  7. Fluffernutter
  8. Jellybean
  9. Meatball
  10. Nacho
  11. Noodles
  12. Onion
  13. Tater
  14. 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.

  1. Alfred von Wigglebottom
  2. Barkley
  3. Captain Sniffer
  4. Count Droolsbury
  5. Deputy Dawg
  6. Doodle
  7. Lucky Goodsniffer
  8. Miss Furbulous
  9. Mister Fluffers
  10. Professor Wagglesworth
  11. Putt-putt
  12. Scooter
  13. Sergeant Barkowitz
  14. Sir Barks-a-Lot
  15. Sir Waggington
  16. 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.