300+ Fancy Female Dog Names That Will Distinguish Your Pup

Fancy Dog Names
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Written by Kellianne Matthews

Published: December 22, 2023

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Many of us pamper our beloved pets with velvet cushions, studded collars, and delicious gourmet dog biscuits. So, why not grace them with a name that will set them apart from the average canine crowd? In this article, we’re ditching basic and ordinary dog names in favor of titles so fabulous that your pup will truly feel like a queen! Check out these fancy and sophisticated female dog names.

Fancy Dog Names for a Canine Queen

dog in a golden crown walks through a spring meadow blooming with purple snowdrops

Queen Elizabeth II of England loved Pembroke corgis.

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  1. Princess
  2. Duchess
  3. Queen or Queenie
  4. Empress
  5. Lady
  6. Rose
  7. Diva
  8. Prima Donna
  9. Milady
  10. Baroness
  11. Contessa
  12. Countess
  13. Dowager
  14. H.M. or Her Majesty
  15. Marchioness
  16. Viscountess
  17. Reina
  18. Regina
  19. Ratu
  20. Czarina
  21. Fairy
  22. Maharani
  23. Sultana
  24. Tzarina
  25. Mistress
  26. Rani
  27. Reinette
  28. Rhiannon
  29. Tiana
  30. Bai
  31. Malika
  32. Khatun

Fancy Female Dog Names That Glitter and Shine

dog watching the clear sky at night

Dogs have excellent night vision and may even enjoy star gazing with their humans.

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  1. Celeste: Originating from Latin, Celeste means “Heavenly”.
  2. Chiara: An Italian name, Chiara means “bright”, “light”, or “clear”.
  3. Luna: “Moon”.
  4. Stella: The Latin word for “star”, Stella is both cute and regal.
  5. Izarra: This unique name means “star” in the Basque language.
  6. Estrella: This name comes from the Spanish word for “star”.
  7. Estella: This is another beautiful name that means “star”.
  8. Estelle: This lovely name means “star” or “well-groomed”. 
  9. Nova: “New star”.
  10. Astra: “Star”.
  11. Cassiopeia: A prominent constellation in the northern sky. 
  12. Andromeda: This name comes from a constellation and galaxy.
  13. Elara: This name comes from one of Jupiter’s moons. 
  14. Vesper: “Evening star”. 
  15. Astrid: This lovely Scandinavian name means “divinely beautiful” and is also an astrological combination of cosmic gas and dust. 
  16. Nebula: An interstellar or cosmic mist. 
  17. Starla: “Star”. 
  18. Ursa: Like the Ursa Major and Ursa Minor constellations, Ursa means “bear”. 
  19. Aster: “Star” or “flower”. 
  20. Lyra: This name comes from a harp-shaped constellation. 
  21. Asteria: “Starry”. 

Fancy Female Dog Names from Glamorous Greek Goddesses

Sharpay closeup portrait in flowers

For a pup that lights up your life, choose a name like Electra, which means “shining one”. 

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  1. Calliope: Calliope is the Greek muse of epic poetry and means “beautiful voice”. 
  2. Persephone: Queen of the Underworld, Persephone means “bringer of destruction”. 
  3. Eurydice: Meaning “of great song”, Eurydice tragically died after her marriage to Orpheus.
  4. Artemis: Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt and a protector of wild things. 
  5. Demeter: Persephone’s mother, Demeter is the Greek goddess of the harvest. 
  6. Hekate: The Greek goddess of magic, witchcraft, and crossroads, Hekate means “far-off”. 
  7. Aphrodite: Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. 
  8. Venus: This name is the Roman equivalent of Aphrodite. 
  9. Athena: Athena is the goddess of strategic warfare and wisdom. 
  10. Eris: Eris is the goddess of discord. 
  11. Nyx: Nyx is the Greek goddess of the night and the daughter of Chaos. 
  12. Cybele: Cybele means “Mountain Mother” or “the mother of all gods”. 
  13. Daphne: Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree. 
  14. Clio: Meaning “to celebrate” or “to proclaim”, Clio is the Greek muse of history. 
  15. Pasiphaë: Derived from the Greek words for “light” and “for all”, Pasiphaë is a powerful Greek sorceress.
  16. Calypso: Calypso is a beautiful nymph who held Odysseus captive on her island. 
  17. Khione: Meaning “snow”, Khione is the Greek god of winter and frost. 
  18. Circe: Circe is a clever sorceress who turns men into animals. 
  19. Aurora: Meaning “dawn”, Aurora is the Roman goddess of sunrise. 
  20. Electra: Electra means “shining one”. 
  21. Hera: Hera is the queen of the gods and means “protectress”. 
  22. Iris: This name means “rainbow”.
  23. Nike: This name belongs to the Greek goddess of victory. 
  24. Phoebe: Meaning “bright” and “shining”, Phoebe is the Greek goddess of the moon. 
  25. Selene: Selene is another ancient Greek moon goddess. 

Fancy Female Dog Names from Divine Divas 

Cute pomeranian dog isolated on white background

Brindle Pomeranians have a unique appearance that warrants a unique name.

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  1. Kali: Meaning “dark”, Kali is a Hindu goddess of death, destruction, and time.
  2. Brigit: Associated with healing, poetry, fire, and smithcraft, Brigit is a Celtic goddess whose name means “exalted one”. 
  3. Pele: Meaning “she who shapes fire”, Pele is the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. 
  4. Oya: Meaning “whirlwind”, Oya is a Yoruba goddess associated with storms, winds, and the dead. 
  5. Lakshmi: A Hindu goddess of love, beauty, and good fortune, Lakshmi means “aim” or “goal”. 
  6. Nuwa: This name belongs to the Chinese goddess of creation.
  7. Brittania: Originating from the Brittonic word for “painted people” or “people adorned with tattoos”, Britannia is the personification of Britain.
  8. Sunna: This lovely name belongs to a German sun goddess.
  9. Ostara: Derived from a Proto-Germanic word for “east”, Ostara is a goddess of spring. 
  10. Brynhild, Brünnhilde, or Brunhilda: This is the leader of the Valkyries in German legend and Norse mythology. 
  11. Hildr or Hilda: One of the valkyries of Norse mythology, this name means “battle”. 
  12. Anthea: An epithet of Hera, Anthea means “flower” or “blossom”. 
  13. Freyja or Freya: A Norse goddess associated with love, gold, beauty, magic, war, and death, this name means “noble lady”. 
  14. Oshun: A goddess in Yoruba religion, Oshun is associated with love, water, and abundance. 
  15. Rhiannon: This beautiful name originates from Welsh and means “great queen” or “divine queen”. 
  16. Mazu or Matsu: This name belongs to a Chinese sea goddess. 

Fancy Female Dog Names Inspired by Precious Gemstones

Stock photo of a King Charles Cavalier puppy wearing strings of pearls

Some canines are fancy enough to wear the jewelry they are named for.

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  1. Ruby 
  2. Amethyst
  3. Onyx
  4. Topaz
  5. Tourmaline
  6. Beryl
  7. Coral
  8. Crystal
  9. Silver
  10. Gold or Goldie
  11. Cressida: This unique name means “the golden one”. 
  12. Pearl
  13. Diamond
  14. Citrine
  15. Opal
  16. Jade
  17. Jewel
  18. Glitter
  19. Gem
  20. Sapphira: This elegant Greek name means “sapphire” or “lapis lazuli”.
  21. Sterling
  22. Emerald
  23. Esmeralda: This beautiful name means “emerald”.

Fancy Female Dog Names Inspired by Royalty

English fashionable breed of corgi dogs. Favorite breed of the Queen of England. Human best friend

Queen Victoria of England was a famous dog lover.

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  1. Cleopatra: One of the most famous Egyptian rulers, Cleopatra means “glory of the father”. 
  2. Victoria: This name means “victory” in Latin. 
  3. Nefertiti: Originating in Egypt, Nefertiti means “the beautiful one has come”. 
  4. Eugenia: This royal name means “wellborn”.
  5. Elizabeth: This name belonged to two of England’s queens. 
  6. Juliana: Juliana means “youthful” or “sky father”.
  7. Isabella: Belonging to several notable queens within the Spanish empire, Isabella means “God is my oath”. 
  8. Benedetta: This is a lovely name that means “blessed”.
  9. Artemisia: Originating from Greek, Artemisia stems back to the goddess Artemis. 
  10. Isabella Clara Eugenia: If you want to give your dog an extra fancy name, you could name her after Isabella Clara Eugenia of the Spanish Netherlands.
  11. Theodora: Belonging to the famous Byzantine empress, Theodora means “god’s gift”. 
  12. Catherine or Katherine: This name means “pure”. 
  13. Maria Theresa: This name belonged to several women of the royal Habsburg line. 
  14. Jelena, Yelena, or Elena: These beautiful Slavic names mean “deer” or “doe-like”.
  15. Charlotte: Charlotte means “petite” or “free man”.
  16. Tamar: This unique name means “palm tree” or “date palm”.
  17. Irene: Irene means “peace”. 
  18. Adelasia: This name means “nobleness” or “nobility”.
  19. Eleanor: This name belonged to many royal women during the Middle Ages.
  20. Constance: Constance means “steadfastness”.
  21. Marie-Adelaide: Belonging to the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Marie-Adelaide means “bitter”, “beloved”, and “noble-natured”.
  22. Margaret: Meaning “pearl”, you could also call your dog “Maggie” for short. 
  23. Beatrice: Beatrice means “blessed one”. 
  24. Irina: This name is derived from a Greek word meaning “peace”.
  25. Æthelflæd or Aethelflaed: The daughter of Alfred the Great, Æthelflæd means “noble beauty”.
  26. Joanna: This name means “God is gracious”.
  27. Ælfwynn or Aelfwynn: The granddaughter of Alfred the Great, Ælfwynn means “elf joy”. 
  28. Antoinette: Belonging to the famous French queen, this name means “priceless one”.

Fancy Female Dog Names Inspired by Top Designers

funny chihuahua dog posing on a beach in sunglasses

Many fashion designers have their own precious pups, and some even let them roam around their studio!

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  1. Coco 
  2. Chanel
  3. Dior
  4. Edith
  5. Valentina
  6. Vivienne
  7. Armani
  8. Donna Karan
  9. Gucci
  10. Vuitton
  11. Donatella
  12. Versace
  13. McQueen
  14. Stella
  15. Rihanna
  16. Prada
  17. Victoria
  18. Consuelo
  19. Bentley
  20. Burberry
  21. Tiffany
  22. Vera
  23. Phoebe
  24. Chloe
  25. Estee
  26. Sephora
  27. Dolce
  28. Isabel
  29. Oakley
  30. Queenberry
  31. Alessandra
  32. Cara
  33. Vette
  34. Heidi
  35. Naomi
  36. Gabbana
  37. Juicy

Fancy and Formidable Female Dog Names

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Some dogs are just too cool for a “regular” name.

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  1. Alexandria: “Defender of the people”. 
  2. Portia: Although this name sounds posh and sophisticated, it actually means “pig” in Latin! 
  3. Saffron: This is a beautiful golden or red color. 
  4. Scarlett: This name comes from the beautiful red hue.
  5. Giselle: Originating from German, Giselle means “pledge”. 
  6. Marcella: Originating from Italian and Latin, Marcella means “warlike”.
  7. Olympia: A Greek name, Olympia means “from Mount Olympus”.
  8. Apollonia: A feminine variation of Apollo.
  9. Cordelia: A Latin and Celtic name, Cordelia means “heart” and “daughter of the sea”. 
  10. Colette: “People of victory”.
  11. Valencia: Originating from Spanish, Valencia means “brave” and “strong”.
  12. Valentina: This Latin name means “health” and “strength”.
  13. Xiomara: This beautiful name means “battle ready”.
  14. Sheherazade: Meaning “noble lineage”, Sheherazade is the famous storyteller in One Thousand and One Nights
  15. Isabeau: This French name means “pledged to God”.
  16. Sophronia: Originating from Greek, Sophronia means “sensible” and “prudent”.
  17. Marceline: This French name means “Little warrior”.
  18. Ottilie: This lovely German and French name means “Prosperous in battle”.
  19. Swanhilde: This Germanic name means “swan battle”.
  20. Aubriella: Combining Aubrey and Ella, this name means “elf ruler” and “God is my strength”.
  21. Philippa: A Greek name, Philippa means “Lover of horses”.
  22. Priscilla: This Latin name means “ancient”. 
  23. Seraphina: Originating from Hebrew, Seraphina means “Ardent; fiery”.

Fancy Female Flower Dog Names

9 week old Scottish terrier puppy among some flowers

If your pup is just as pretty and dainty as a flower, choose a name like Magnolia or Hyacinth.

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  1. Orchid
  2. Iris
  3. Magnolia
  4. Juniper
  5. Lavender
  6. Rose
  7. Aspen
  8. Everest
  9. Sequoia
  10. Cascade
  11. Dahlia
  12. Freesia
  13. Gloriosa
  14. Lily
  15. Flora
  16. Hyacinth
  17. Blanchefleur
  18. Ambretta
  19. Belladonna
  20. Delphine
  21. Marguerite
  22. Amaryllis
  23. Edelweiss
  24. Bryony
  25. Anemone
  26. Oleander
  27. Ivy
  28. Florentina
  29. Jasmine
  30. Jessamine
  31. Rosalina
  32. Bellerose
  33. Juniper
  34. Periwinkle
  35. Indigo
  36. Nasturtium
  37. Thistle
  38. Gladiola

Beautiful Fancy Female Dog Names

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Some pups are elegant enough for a regal name like Mazarine.

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  1. Violetta: This Italian name means “purple”.
  2. Arabella: “Yielding to prayer”. 
  3. Sienna: This Italian name means “orange-red”.
  4. Guinevere: Taken from Arthurian legend, this name means “white phantom or magical being”. 
  5. Araminta: This name is linked to Amaranth, a type of plant as well as a bright, reddish rose color. 
  6. Xanthe: Originating in Greek, Xanthe means “yellow” and “golden”.
  7. Pandora: This lovely name means “gifted”. 
  8. Azure: Azure is a beautiful sky-blue color.
  9. Cerise: This is a French name that means “cherry”.
  10. Fiorella: This lovely Italian name means “little flower”. 
  11. Mazarine: This is a French name that refers to a deep blue color.
  12. Viridienne: Originating from Latin and French, this name means “green”.
  13. Anastasia: Originating in Greek, Anastasia means “resurrection”. 
  14. Sophia: This lovely Greek name means “Wisdom”. 
  15. Vivian: Vivian means “alive”. 
  16. Ophelia: Ophelia means “help”. 
  17. Zara: Originating from Hebrew and Arabic, Zara means “blooming flower” and “God remembers”. 
  18. Avalon: This name comes from the Celtic “island of apples” of the King Arthur legend. 
  19. Mercedes: Originating from Latin, Mercedes means “mercies”. 
  20. Ambrosia: This name comes from the nectar of the gods in Greek mythology. 
  21. Esperanza: Originating from Spanish, Esperanza means “expectation” and “hope”.
  22. Flauvia: This Latin name means “golden” or “blonde”.
  23. Genevieve: This French name means “tribe woman”.
  24. Juliette: This French name means “Little Julia”.
  25. Theodosia: Originating from Greek, Theodosia means “giving to God”.
  26. Henrietta: This French and English name means “estate ruler”. 
  27. Josephine: This name means “Jehovah increases”. You could also call your dog Josie or Jo for short. 
  28. Angelina: This lovely name means “angel”.
  29. Blanche: This sweet French name means “white”.
  30. Antonia: This name means “beautiful”, “priceless”, and “praiseworthy”.
  31. Wilhelmina: This unique name means “will”, “desire”, and “protection”.
  32. Aurelia: This lovely name means “the golden one”. 

Fancy Female Dog Names Inspired by Gourmet Food

Poodle on table covered with flour

This

toy poodle

is white and fluffy, just like meringue!

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  1. Truffle
  2. Wellington
  3. Mocha
  4. Mousse
  5. Brie
  6. Meringue
  7. Clementine
  8. Lavender
  9. Sorbet
  10. Brioche
  11. Champagne
  12. Caramel
  13. Cinnamon
  14. Ginger
  15. Jasmine
  16. Rosemary
  17. Amaretto
  18. Bergamot
  19. Cardamom
  20. Elderflower
  21. Honeycomb
  22. Fennel
  23. Juniper
  24. Paprika
  25. Sangria
  26. Nectar
  27. Hibiscus
  28. Saffron
  29. Chai
  30. Peppermint
  31. Paloma
  32. Bellini
  33. White Lady
  34. Margarita
  35. Martini

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Kellianne Matthews is a writer at A-Z Animals where her primary focus is on anthrozoology, conservation, human-animal relationships, and animal behavior. Kellianne has been writing and researching animals for over ten years and has decades of hands-on experience working with a variety of different animals. She holds a Master’s Degree from Brigham Young University, which she earned in 2017. A resident of Utah, Kellianne enjoys creating, exploring and learning new things, analyzing movies, caring for animals, and playing with her cats.

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