Girl Dog Names
Our favourite names for girls — from soft and sweet to bold and brassy. Every one has a verified meaning and pronunciation, so you know exactly what you're calling her.
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The names
- Abby — A friendly form of Abigail, "father's joy".
- Angel — A heavenly messenger — worn with varying accuracy.
- Annie — A warm pet form of Anne, "grace".
- Ava — Linked to avis, "bird" — sleek and simple.
- Bailey — An old word for a castle wall; also "bailiff".
- Bella — Means "beautiful" — a warm, timeless favourite.
- Bonnie — Scots for "pretty, charming".
- Brandy — The warming spirit — golden and mellow.
- Cassie — A pet form of Cassandra, the prophetess of Troy.
- Chloe — Means "young green shoot" — fresh and springlike.
- Cleo — Short for Cleopatra; from kleos, "glory".
- Coco — A playful name with chocolate and Coco Chanel associations.
- Dixie — A bright, jazzy name from the American South.
- Ella — Means "all, completely"; jazz royalty via Fitzgerald.
- Ellie — A friendly short form of Eleanor, "shining light".
- Emma — Means "whole, universal" — a timeless classic.
- Eva — A form of Eve, meaning "life".
- Gemma — Means "gem, jewel".
- Gigi — A playful French pet name — petite and chic.
- Gracie — A warm pet form of Grace.
- Heidi — A pet form of Adelheid, "noble kind".
- Holly — The glossy evergreen with bright red berries.
- Izzy — A zippy pet form of Isabella.
- Jasmine — The sweetly scented white flower.
- Jessie — A friendly form of Jessica; also Toy Story's cowgirl.
- Josie — A cheerful pet form of Josephine.
- Katie — A warm form of Katherine, "pure".
- Kiki — A bouncy French pet name — double the fun.
- Lacey — From the Norman place name Lassy — light as lace.
- Lady — The refined half of Lady and the Tramp.
- Layla — Means "night" — famous from the classic song.
- Lexi — A sparky short form of Alexandra, "defender".
- Libby — A cheerful pet form of Elizabeth.
- Lily — The elegant flower, a symbol of purity.
- Lola — A lively pet form of Dolores.
- Lucy — From Lucia, meaning "light".
- Lulu — Means "pearls" — bouncy and easy to call.
- Mabel — From amabilis, meaning "lovable".
- Maddie — A friendly short form of Madeline.
- Maggie — A warm short form of Margaret, meaning "pearl".
- Matilda — Means "mighty in battle" — with a beloved literary namesake.
- Mia — Means "mine" in Italian — small and sweet.
- Millie — A friendly short form of Millicent or Amelia.
- Minnie — A tiny-sounding pet form of Wilhelmina.
- Missy — A playful take on "little miss".
- Molly — A friendly pet form of Mary, long loved as a dog name.
- Nellie — A vintage pet form of Eleanor, "shining light".
- Nina — Means "little girl"; jazz greatness via Simone.
- Olivia — From the olive tree, symbol of peace.
- Pearl — The lustrous gem of the sea.
- Penny — A friendly short form of Penelope; also the copper coin.
- Phoebe — Means "bright, radiant"; a moon of Saturn too.
- Piper — Literally "pipe player" — musical and upbeat.
- Pippa — A bright pet form of Philippa, "lover of horses".
- Polly — A cheerful vintage form of Mary.
- Precious — Says exactly what you mean.
- Princess — Royalty, self-appointed.
- Priya — Means "beloved, dear one".
- Queenie — A vintage affectionate title — top dog of the house.
- Rosa — The rose; also carries Rosa Parks' quiet courage.
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