Choosing the perfect name for your dog is like revealing that last puzzle piece of their unique personality. This guide is your fun and friendly map to the best unisex or gender-neutral dog names so you can pick the perfect one for your precious pup. Whether your new dog is a playful goofball or a stoic guardian, we’ve got names for any pup, no matter their breed or personality!
Strong Unisex Dog Names
Make sure you choose a name that you can pronounce and say easily.
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- Storm
- Adrian: Sea or water (Latin).
- Casey / Kasey: Brave in battle (Irish).
- Harley: Meaning “hare clearing”, Harley is also the name of the iconic motorcycle line.
- Sloane: Warrior (Gaelic).
- Tikaani: Wolf (Inuit).
- Honor
- Ninja
- Jedi: If you’re a fan of Star Wars, this name is for you!
- Hero: Demi-god (Greek).
- Sundance
- Koa: Warrior (Hawaiian).
- Tempest
- Java
- Justice
- Kodiak
- Murphy: Sea warrior (Irish).
- Journey
- Nike: Victory (Greek).
- Rebel
- Jordan
- Jupiter: Godfather (Latin).
- Rogue
- Ember
Colorful Unisex Dog Names
Dogs are social creatures and often enjoy spending their days with their humans or even other dogs.
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- Bowie: Meaning “Blond” (Scottish), this name also pays homage to the iconic musician David Bowie.
- Indigo
- Indie
- Sterling: Of the highest quality (English).
- Brownie
- Twilight
- Butter
- Ivory
- Onyx
- Nyx
- Sable
- Midnight
- Navy
- Yeti
- Ashe / Ashe
- Blue / Blu
- Shadow
- Butterscotch
- Hershey
- Marshmallow
- Licorice
- Oreo
- Raven
- Penguin
- Tiger
- Grey / Gray
- Maple
- Honey
- Panda
- Snowball
- Panther
- Snowflake
- Snowy
- Berry
- Eclipse
Cute Unisex Dog Names
Some dog breeds need more exercise, while others do great as indoor companions.
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- Dylan: “Son of the sea” (Welsh).
- Rascal
- Button / Buttons
- Socks
- Mittens
- Bandit
- Cuddles
- Freckles
- Piglet
- Puffin
- Clover
- Wiggles
- Sailor
- Darling
- Winter
- Phoenix
- Mackenzie
- River
- Nova: New (Latin).
- Sutton
- Ryan / Rian: Little king (Irish).
- Berry
- Aspen
- Shiloh: Tranquil (Hebrew).
- Chestnut
- Acorn
- Cricket
- Salem
- Bonsai
- Echo
- Robin
- Bonsai
- Squirrel
- Terra: Earth (Latin).
- Rumi
- Rio: River.
Unisex Dog Names That End in “Y” or “I”
At least half of all dog owners talk to their canine companions regularly.
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- Andy / Andi / Andee: Brave.
- Teddy / Teddi
- Izzie / Izzy: Gift.
- Bambi
- Kerry
- Harry
- Riley: Courageous (English/Irish).
- Rory: Red king.
- Jordi / Jordy
- Josey / Josie
- Kennedy
- Cody / Kodi: Helpful or pillow (English).
- Laurie
- Jamie: Supplanter.
- Tony / Toni
- Baby
- Ari
- Sunny
- Terri / Terry: People’s ruler (German).
- Quincy
- Freddie: Peaceful ruler (Old German).
- Remy
- Franky / Frankie
- Reese: Ardent or fiery (Welsh).
- Finley
- Ollie: Olive tree (Latin).
- Yuri: Lily (Japanese).
- Micki / Mickey
- Chevy: Horseman or knight (French).
- Kelby
- Darcy: Dark one or from the fortress (Irish/French).
- Marley
- Billy / Billie: Resolute protection (English).
- Jessie / Jesse
- Nicki / Nicky: Victory of the people (Greek).
- Charlie: Free man (English).
- Clay
- Tobi / Toby
- Corey
- Sam / Sammy / Sammi
- Darby
- Eddie
- Fergie
- Cassidy: Curly-haired (Irish).
- Stevie
- Bailey
- Tiny
Short and Sweet Unisex Dog Names
For many dogs, short names with just one or two syllables are easier to learn.
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- Kai: King (Persian), ocean (Japanese), food (Māori), or sea (Hawaiian).
- Dog
- Cat
- Kitty
- Puppy
- Jazz
- Pip
- Beau: Handsome or beautiful (French).
- Jett
- Bean
- Squirt
- Jean
- Basil: Brave, fearless (Arabic).
- Lark / Larkin: Rough or fierce (Irish).
- Kit
- Jo
- Boss
- Quinn
- Shea
- Laine / Lane / Layne
- Dara: Compassion or pearl of wisdom (Hebrew), rich (Persian), Sovereign or ruler (Urdu/Sikh).
- Lee
- Blake
- Jack
- Rain
- Alex: Defender or helper (Greek).
- Babe
- Joan
- Mo
- Drew
- Zen
- Shai: Gift (Hebrew).
- Bijou: Small, beautiful jewel (French).
- Chai
- Ray
- Link
- Pat: Noble (English/Irish).
- Boo
- Chance
- Boots
- Bear
- Moose
- Dutch
- Flash
- Ren: Water lily or lotus (Japanese).
- Dot
- Spot
- Moon
- Ghost
- Lou: Renowned warrior (French).
- Blaise
- Lux: Light (Latin).
- Max: The greatest.
- Sage: Wise (Latin).
- Wren: Small bird (English).
- Birch
Fun Unisex Dog Names
Petting a dog can help decrease stress and lower blood pressure.
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- Chandler
- Frisky
- Monkey
- Cupid
- Domino
- Boomer
- Frosty
- Angel
- Yoga
- Bodhi: Awakening or enlightenment (Sanskrit).
- Rebel
- Wookiee
- Dusty
- Corky
- Spirit
- Tyler
- Comet
- Blizzard
- Zephyr: West wind (Greek).
- Chewie
- Dover
- Gizmo
- Loki: In Norse mythology, Loki is a gender-fluid god.
- Lupin
- Curly
- Fluffy
- Ziggy
- Lucky
- Taylen / Taylin
- Taylor
- Checkers
Regal Unisex Dog Names
Many dogs serve in jobs like search and rescue, police work, therapy work, and disease detection.
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- Atlas: Bearer of the heavens (Greek).
- Avery
- Campbell
- Seneca
- Bellamy: Fine friend (English and Irish from French).
- August: Great or magnificent (German/Latin).
- Britton: From Britain.
- Cameron
- Arlo
- Cypress
- Austen: Great and magnificent (Latin).
- Forest
- Berkeley
- Linden
- Alpine
- Bentley
- Ocean
- Camden
- Bronte: This name means “thunder” in Greek, and is also the last name of the famous writing sisters, Anne, Emily, and Charlotte Brontë.
- Claud or Claude
- Payton
- Auden: Old friend (English).
- Corwin: Heart’s companion (Gaelic).
- Devin
- Gentry: Aristocracy (English).
- Spruce
- George / Georgie: Farmer (Greek).
- Bennett
- Hadley: Heather field (English).
- Delta
- Briar: A thorny patch (English).
- Kingsley
- Denali: The great one (Native American).
- Armani: Soldier, wish, or hope (Italian/German/Persian).
- Hayden
- Ryder
- Paxton
- Sawyer: Woodcutter (English).
- Rowan: Rowan tree or little redhead (Scottish/Irish).
- Sasha: Defending men (Russian).
Last Names as Unisex Dog Names
Choosing the perfect name for your dog can help highlight their unique personality.
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- Rhodes: Where roses grow (Greek).
- Parker
- Archer
- Harrison
- Leland
- Logan
- Merritt
- Lennox: Elm grove (Scottish).
- Ellis: Benevolent (English/Welsh).
- Slater
- Morgan: Sea-born (Old Welsh).
- Easton
- Oakley
- Lennon: Lover (Irish).
- Paxton
- Perry
- Presley: Priest’s meadow (English).
- Quinn
- Ramsey: Garlic island (Old English/Scottish).
- Ray
- Ridley: Cleared wood (English).
- Marlo / Marlow: Driftwood (English).
- Tennyson
- Thatcher
- Tracey / Tracy
- Wynn: Fair or blessed (Welsh).
- Zeppelin
- Beckett: Beehive, bee cottage, or little brook (English).
- Monroe: From the hill (Scottish).
- Everett: Brave as a wild boar (German/English).
- Finley / Finlay: Fair-haired hero (Irish/Scottish).
- Elliot
- Hendrix: Meaning “estate ruler (Dutch/German), this is also the name of the famous musician, Jimi Hendrix.
- Emery: Industrious (English from German).
- Graham
- Logan: Little hollow (Scottish).
- Arden: Valley of the eagle or high (English).
- Quinn
- Banks
- Percy
- Hudson
- Flynn: Descendent of the red-haired one (Irish).
- Sullivan: Black-eyed one (Irish).
- Hayes
- Valentine / Val: Strong and healthy (Latin).
- Avery: Ruler of the elves (English).
- Brooks
- Harper
Unisex Dog Names Inspired by Places
If you love to travel, a dog name from your favorite destination can be a great choice!
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- Alaska
- Dublin
- Sitka
- Chandler
- Brighton
- Bronx
- Juniper: Young (English/Latin).
- Cairo
- Lexington
- Tennessee
- Chicago
- Memphis: Enduring and beautiful (Greek).
- Dakota: Friendly One (Sioux).
- Frenchie
- Tallahassee
- Berlin
- Austin
- Harlem
- Indiana
- Juneau
- London
- Maui
- Denver
- Milan
- Mississippi
- Alaska
- Montana: Mountainous.
- Nevada
- Raleigh: Meadow of deer (English).
- Sydney or Sidney
- Vegas
- Ames
Sweet and Sugary Unisex Dog Names
A dog’s sense of smell is up to 40 times stronger than a human’s.
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- Waffles
- Bubbles
- Chunk
- Pistachio
- Truffle
- Biscuit
- Pudding
- Cupcake
- Molasses
- Raisin
- Mochi
- Muffin
- Crumpet
- Pudding
- Donut
- Chocolate
- Momo: Peach (Japanese).
- Oatmeal
- Dumpling
- Jellybean
- Kiwi
- Snickers
- Cookie
- Milkshake
- Nutmeg
- Olive
- Pancake
- Pumpkin
- Skittles
- Toffee
Unisex Dog Names Inspired by Food
Having a dog is a great way to encourage you to get out of the house more often.
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- Shitake
- Pickles
- Dill
- Sorrel
- Chili
- Taro
- Sushi
- Smokey
- Tofu
- Hickory
- Enoki
- Chutney
- Barley
- Cherry
- Feta
- Muenster
- Gouda
- Brie
- Cheddar
- Feta
- Havarti
- Monterey
- Peppercorn
- Swiss
- Tator Tot
- Porkchop
- Bao
- Paprika
- Reuben
- Cheerio
- Gumbo
- Bagel
- Cashew
- Colby
- Mocha
- Nacho
- Noodle
- Orion
- Tonic
- Peanut
- Cannoli
- Bourbon
- Pepper
- Bacon
- Sprout
- Pinot
- Cayenne
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