The Pawfect Name for Your New Fur-Baby: A to Z Inspiration for Puppy Parents

Bringing home a new puppy is pure joy—and if you’re like most pet parents, choosing the perfect name is half the fun (and maybe just a little bit stressful).

Should it be cute? Classic? Something totally unexpected?

There’s no wrong answer—but when you land on the right one, you’ll know. It fits. It feels like them.

To help, we’ve gathered a list of creative puppy names from A to Z, lovingly curated by the team at Pawfect Pet Sitter. Whether you’re looking for something elegant, quirky, trendy, or timeless, there’s a name in here that’s just right for your new fur-baby.

A Quick Note Before You Scroll

A few naming tips from a team who’s worked with hundreds of pets:

• Keep it simple. One- or two-syllable names are easiest for puppies to learn.

• Say it out loud. Make sure you’re comfortable shouting it at the dog park.

• Let your pup lead. Sometimes, the name finds you once you’ve had a few days together.

• Avoid confusion. Skip names that sound too much like commands (looking at you, Kit and Sit).

Now, let’s get into it.

Girl Puppy Names (A–Z)

Names that are sweet, strong, and full of personality:

A: Addie, Angel, Aspen, Ava, Avery
B: Bailey, Bella, Bonnie, Buttercup
C: Cali, Chloe, Cinnamon, Cleo, Clover, Coco, Cookie, Cora, Cupcake
D: Daisy, Dakota, Dixie, Dolly, Dora
E: Echo, Ellie, Elsa, Ember, Emma
F: Fable, Fiona, Flower, Freckles, Freya
G: Gabby, Galaxy, Gemma, Gidget, Goldie, Grace, Greta
H: Harper, Hazel, Heidi, Honey, Hope
I: Ivy, Izzy, Indigo, Izzie
J: Jade, Jasmine, Jemma, Juno, Joy, Josie
K: Kiki, Kona, Kira, Khloe, Kylie
L: Lady, Layla, Lexi, Lily, Lulu, Luna, Lucy
M: Macy, Maddie, Maggie, Maisie, Maple, Millie, Missy, Mocha
N: Nala, Nellie, Nova, Nola
O: Olive, Opal, Oreo
P: Paisley, Peaches, Pearl, Penelope, Pepper, Phoebe, Piper, Poppy, Princess
Q: Queenie
R: Raven, Remy, Riley, River, Rosie, Ruby
S: Sadie, Sage, Sally, Sassy, Scarlet, Scout, Skye, Snowy, Stella, Sugar, Sunny
T: Tasha, Tilly, Trixie, Tulip
U: Uma
V: Violet, Vixen, Vivi
W: Waffles, Willow, Winnie
X: Xena
Y: Yara, Yoshi
Z: Zara, Zelda, Zoe, Zoey

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Boy Puppy Names (A–Z)

Playful, bold, and full of heart—just like your pup.

A: Ace, Arlo, Archie, Astro
B: Bandit, Barkley, Baxter, Benny, Boomer, Bowie, Bruno, Bubba, Buddy, Buzz, Bear, Blu
C: Captain, Cash, Charlie, Chase, Cooper, Copper, Cosmo
D: Dexter, Diesel, Duke, Domino, Dobby, Donut, Duffy
E: Eddie, Einstein, Enzo, Everest, Espresso
F: Felix, Finn, Flash, Forrest, Frankie, Fudge
G: Gandalf, Gatsby, George, Ghost, Gizmo, Goose, Griffin, Gus
H: Hank, Harley, Harry, Henry, Hero, Hudson, Hunter
I: Iggy, Ike, Indy, Inky
J: Jack, Jasper, Jax, Joey, Jett, Jinx, Junior
K: Kai, Kato, King, Kobe, Knox
L: Leo, Loki, Louie, Lucky, Luca, Lincoln
M: Max, Milo, Moose, Monty, Murphy, Mac, Maverick
N: Nash, Nico, Noah, Norman, Nugget
O: Oakley, Odin, Oliver, Ollie, Oreo, Otis
P: Pablo, Parker, Percy, Pluto, Prince
Q: Quill, Quinton, Quincy
R: Ranger, Remy, Rex, Riley, Rocky, Roscoe, Rudy
S: Sam, Samson, Scout, Shadow, Simba, Snoopy, Sparky, Spike, Sully
T: Teddy, Thor, Toby, Tucker, Tank, Turbo
U: Ulysses, Uno
V: Vader, Vinny, Vito
W: Wally, Watson, Winston, Woody
X: Xavier
Y: Yoshi, Yeti
Z: Zeus, Zeke, Ziggy, Zorro

Still Getting to Know Your New Fur-Baby?

If you’re in the early days with your new pup and figuring out more than just a name—like how to handle long workdays, potty training, and energy bursts—we’ve got something for that, too.

Take a look at:
👉 Midday Puppy Care in Scottsdale: A Day With Luna

It’s a real-life example of how we support families with structure, training reinforcement, and love—while you’re at work.

Final Thoughts

Your puppy’s name is more than just what’s on their tag. It’s the beginning of a bond, a cue for love, and a reflection of the joy they bring into your life.

We hope this list sparked some ideas—or maybe even helped you find the one. And when you’re ready to build out the routine behind that name, Pawfect Pet Sitter is here.

📧 office@pawfectpetsitter.com
📞 (480) 296-0026
🌐 www.pawfectpetsitter.com

Because a well-named pup deserves care that feels just as personal.