Naming your dog can be a difficult decision. You’re trying to decipher which names you like while also trying to align it to their personality. If you’re someone who doesn’t like traditional dog names, then that leaves the door open for even more possibilities. So, to help you name your new furry friend while also trying to be original, here are some unique dog names to consider.
Baby Names
Some people find it fun to give their pup and name that is usually used for people. Baby name books are filled with hundreds of different names you can give your baby, but who says you can’t use those same names for your pooch. So here they are, some of the unique names that other people might mistake as a human baby’s:
- Maurice
- Clayton
- Carmela
- Virginia
- Bryson
- Marigold
- Meera
- Corbin
- Leona
- Doris
- Aida
- Tobin
Food Names
Naming your furry friend after food can be very fun, especially if they seem to be extra food-driven. Giving your canine a food-related name can also set them up for being an extra goofy pup. Check out some of these food and drink items that you could even name your pooch after:
- Burger
- Milkshake
- Melon
- Jack Daniels
- Klondike
- Pesto
- Poptart
- Plum
- Moonpie
- Champagne
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Names
If you’re a self-proclaimed nerd or have a secret love for the world of sci-fi and fantasy, then you might have already considered reflecting that onto Fido. Here are some great sci-fi and fantasy to consider, if you haven’t already thought of them all yourself:
- Arya Stark
- Blade
- Chewbacca
- Gandalf
- Katniss
- Yeti
- Tywin
- T’Challa
- Sansa
- Leia
- Riddick
- Primrose
- Nebula
- Kylo Ren
- Skywalker
Celebrity Names
Whether it’s their real name or their stage name, celebrities tend to have pretty cool and unique names. Maybe naming your furry friend after one of your favorite stars is the way to go. Or perhaps it’s a celebrity you’ve never heard of but like the name. No matter, here are some celebrity names to consider giving your canine:
- Beyonce
- Biggie Smalls
- Bono
- Clooney
- Chanel
- Dolly
- Ellen
- Ernest Hemingway
- Farrah Fawcett
- Gretzky
- Honey Boo Boo
- Kobe
- Lizzo
- Mozart
- Picasso
- Springsteen
- Stevie Nicks
Uncommon Word Names
If you’ve looked through these names and still haven’t found the one you deem unique enough for your liking, then this final list of names might do the trick. Instead of following a theme, maybe you just want to use a unique name in general. So, while some of these words might not be unique in nature, they’re incredibly unique to the world of dog names, as in there might not be a single other dog out there with one of these names:
- Divot
- Auto
- Brother
- Church
- Fable
- Corduroy
- Fable
- Hurricane
- Patience
- Stash
- Story
- Toaster
- Tugboat
- Wizard
Hopefully, if you were looking for a unique dog name, you at least found one that you’ll consider. But if you’re still having trouble thinking of a name, consider using this dog name generator to give you some extra inspiration.u
