Girl Puppy Names
Choosing a baby name is hard business. If you are looking for a fantastic name with 3 syllables
Abigail, Abby
Meaning: Father’s Joy
Addison
Meaning: Child of Adam
Alabama
Meaning: A state in the southeast United States
Alanis
Meaning: Shining star
Alexis, Alex
Meaning: Helpful; pretty
Ally
Meaning: Pure heart
Aloha
Meaning: Love
Alpha
Meaning: As the fist letter of the Greek alphabet, Alpha is used to refer to “the first” and “the strongest”
Tip: A great female dog name for your first dog or a dog with a dominant personality.
Amber
Meaning: Gorgeous and golden
Tip: This is one of our favorite female dog names – perfect for a dog with a golden coat.
Angel
Meaning: Sweet; angelic
Anna, Annie
Meaning: Gracious
Tip: A sweet and simple name, easy to call out and easy for your dog to understand.
Annabelle
Meaning: Grace; favor
Apple
Meaning: A round, green, red or yellow edible fruit
Trivia: The name of actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter.
April
Meaning: Fourth month in the calendar year
Aqua
Meaning: Water
Tip: Many dogs love water…this may be the perfect name if your dog does too!
Ariel
Meaning: Heavenly singer
Movie Notable: The title character of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Arizona
Meaning: A state in the southwest United States, bordering Mexico
Arrow
Tip: A great female dog name for a dog that’s slender and fast!
Ashley
Meaning: Woodland sprite
Asia
Meaning: Reborn
Aspen
Meaning: A type of tree; a town in central Colorado, famous for its ski resorts
Tip: An excellent female dog name for a dog who loves to play in the snow or who has a white coat.
Astra
Meaning: Star
Bagel
Meaning: A glazed, ring-shaped roll made of dough
Bahama
Meaning: Derived from “Bahamas”, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean
Bali
Meaning: An exotic tropical island in the Pacific Ocean
Baylor
Meaning: Of the bay; water loving
Bella
Meaning: Beautiful
Tip: This two-syllable name is feminine and easy to call out, making it one of our favorite female dog names
Bess
Meaning: Form of Elizabeth
Bianca
Meaning: White
Bindi
Meaning: Beautiful serpent
Trivia: The name of Steve Irwin’s (The Crocodile Hunter) adorable daughter. Also one of our favorite female dog names.
Bingo
Trivia: A word in a popular children’s song… B-I-N-G-O.
Birdie
Meaning: Bird
Biscuit
Meaning: A cookie or cracker
Blaze
Meaning: A bright flame or fire
Tip: Does your dog have so much energy she’s practically on fire? If so, this may be the perfect name for her!
Bonita
Meaning: Pretty
Boots
Meaning: Footwear covering part or all of the leg
Tip: A great female dog name for a dog whose legs aren’t the same color as her body.
Brandy
Meaning: After dinner drink; fun-loving
Tip: Like Amber, this female dog name is perfect for a dog with a golden coat.
Bree
Meaning: Upbeat
Brenna
Meaning: Hill
Brinlee
Meaning: Sweetheart
Britney
Meaning: Form of “Brittany”
Trivia: Pop sensation Britney Spears started her career on Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club
Brody
Meaning: Girl from the canal
Brooklyn
Meaning: Uncertain, possibly “broken land”
Bubbles
Meaning: Spheres of liquid filled with air or gas
Tip: If you’re looking for a fun, whimsical female dog name, this might be it!
Buffy
Meaning: Plains-dweller
TV Notable: The name of Sarah Michelle Gellar’s character, star of the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Bunny
Meaning: Little rabbit; bouncy
Buttercup
Meaning: A plant with glossy yellow flowers
Movie Notable: The name of the princess in The Princess Bride.
Caddie
Meaning: Person hired to carry a golfer’s clubs
Tip: Another female dog name that’s perfect for a golf fanatic’s dog.
Cairo
Meaning: Capital of Egypt
Caitlin
Meaning: Virginal
Calypso
Meaning: Sea nymph who held Odysseus captive
Tip: Love the Caribbean? This female dog name will remind you of the islands every time you call your dog.
Cameo
Meaning: Carved piece of jewelry
Camille, Cami
Meaning: Swift runner; great innocence
Candace
Meaning: Pure
Candy
Meaning: Form of Candace
Tip: Female dog names don’t get any sweeter than this!
Capri
Meaning: Island off the coast of Italy
Carla, Carlee
Meaning: Man
Cassidy
Meaning: Clever Girl
Chai
Meaning: Life-giving
Chanel
Meaning: Name of a French fashion house, named after Coco Chanel
Tip: A great female dog name for the fashion-conscious dog owner.
Charlotte
Meaning: Free man
Cherry
Meaning: Small, red fruit from a tree
Chili
Meaning: Hot and spicy
China
Meaning: A country in East Asia; translucent ceramic material used to make plates, cups etc.
Chloe
Meaning: Flowering
Cindy
Meaning: Moon goddess
Trivia: Cindy Crawford is an American supermodel, famous for her trademark mole.
Cleo
Meaning: From “Cleopatra” meaning “glory” and “father”
Tip: A female dog name fit for a queen!
Clover
Meaning: A distinct-smelling spice
Coco
Trivia: The nickname of a famous fashion designer, Coco Chanel, and the name of Courtney Cox’s daughter.
Connie
Meaning: Short for Constance
Cookie
Meaning: A small, flat crisp cake made of sweetened dough
Corona
Meaning: Crown; curved object
Trivia: A brand of top-selling beer, brewed in Mexico.
Cupcake
Meaning: a small cake baked in a cup-shaped mold
Trivia: This must be one ofStrawberry Shortcake’s favorite female dog names – it’s the name of her dog.
Daffodil
Meaning: A yellow and/or white spring flower.
Daisy
Meaning: The day’s eye
Tip: Fresh, feminine…one of our favorite female dog names.
Dakota
Trivia: Dakota Fanning is the star of many great kid’s movies including Charlotte’s Web and Dreamer.
Dale
Meaning: Valley life
Dallas
Trivia: A city in North East Texas and the name of a hugely popular television series.
Tip: A great female dog name for a dog that’s as large as life!
Dana
Meaning: Bright gift of God
Danica, Dani
Meaning: Star of the morning
Trivia: Danica Patrick is an American racecar driver competing in the IndyCar series.
Darby
Meaning: A free woman
Darci, Darcy
Meaning: Dark
Dart
Meaning: To move swiftly from one place to another
Tip: A great female dog name for a dog who’s quick on her feet.
Dash
Meaning: Fast-moving
Della
Meaning: Kind
Delta
Meaning: Door; letter in the Greek alphabet
Destiny
Meaning: Fated
Tip: A great female dog name for a dog that you never sought out but found anyway.
Dior
Meaning: French fashion house named after Christian Dior
Dixie
Meaning: Southern girl
Trivia: The ‘Dixie Chicks’ are a popular country/rock music trio.
Dodie
Meaning: Short for ‘Dorothy’; beloved woman
Dolly
Meaning: A form of the word “doll”
Trivia: The name of Jennifer Aniston’s dog; also the name of county music singer and actress, Dolly Parton.
Dora
Meaning: Gift from God
Trivia: A hugely popular name with kids, thanks to Dora the Explorer.
Dory
Movie Notable: Dory is the endearing fish with “short-term memory loss” in Disney’s Finding Nemo.
Dot, Dotty
Meaning: Short for “Dorothy”
Ebony
Meaning: Ebony wood
Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a dog with a glossy, black coat.
Echo
Meaning: A repetition of sound caused by the reflection of sound waves
Eden
Meaning: Paradise of delights
Edie
Meaning: Prosperous in war
Ella
Meaning: Beautiful and fanciful
Elle
Meaning: She
Ellen
Meaning: Torch; bright light
Elsa
Meaning: My God is a vow; joyful
Trivia: The name of the lion in Joy Adamson’s 1960s memoir, Born Free. Pass the tissues please!
Ember
Meaning: A small piece of coal or wood in a dying fire
Emmy
Meaning: Rival
Trivia: Prestigious awards hosted by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Enya
Meaning: Fiery
Music Notable: Enya is Ireland’s best-selling solo music artist.
Erica
Meaning: Eternal ruler
Erin
Meaning: From Ireland
Eva
Meaning: Life
Eve
Meaning: Life
Trivia: The name of the first woman, according to the Bible.
Faith
Meaning: Faith; belief
Trivia: One of the three virtues: faith, hope and love.
Fancy
Meaning: Elaborate
Farrah
Meaning: Beautiful
TV Notable: Farrah Fawcett was one of the
Fate
Meaning: Destined to be
Felicity
Meaning: Happy girl
Fifi
Meaning: Jazzy
Tip: When it comes to female dog names, this one is popular for poodles.
Fiji
Meaning: A nation of several hundred islands, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean
Fiona
Meaning: Fair, beautiful
Movie Notable: Name of the ogre princess starring in the Shrek movies.
Fleur
Meaning: Flower
Flora
Meaning: Flowering
Flossie
Meaning: Grows beautifully
Fluffy, Fluffles
Meaning: Covered with fluff; light and airy
Tip: A cute female dog name for a dog with lots of fur.
Friday
Meaning: Sixth day of the week – the start of the weekend
Tip: Every one loves Friday!
Frisky
Meaning: Lively, playful
Tip: The perfect female dog name for a happy, energetic dog.
Fuzzy
Meaning: Covered with fuzz; indistinct, blurred
Gabby
Meaning: From ‘Gabrielle’; devoted
Genie
Meaning: A magical, fiery spirit
Trivia: Aladdin found one of the most famous genies in the oil lamp.
Gina
Meaning: Short form of ‘Regina’, meaning ‘Queen’
Ginger
Meaning: A pungent, aromatic plant used to flavor food and beverages
Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a dog with a blond or auburn coat.
Ginny
Meaning: Maiden
Gita
Meaning: Song
Goldie
Meaning: Bright and golden girl
Tip: Does your dog have golden fur? If so, this may be the perfect name for her.
Grace, Gracie
Meaning: Graceful
Gypsy
Meaning: Adventurer
Hailey
Meaning: Natural; hay meadow
Halle
Meaning: Home ruler
Hannah
Meaning: Merciful; God-blessed
Happy
Meaning: Joyful
Trivia: Happy was one of the seven dwarves in Disney’s Snow White.
Harley
Meaning: Wild thing
Trivia: Harley Davidson is an American brand of heavyweight motorcycles.
Harmony
Meaning: In synchrony
Harper
Meaning: Musician; writer
Havana
Meaning: Capital of Cuba
Hazel
Meaning: Powerful
Trivia: A genus of nut-bearing trees and shrubs.
Heidi
Meaning: Noble; watchful
Trivia: Heidi is the title character of a children’s book written in 1880 by Swiss author, Johanna Spyri.
Hera
Meaning: Wife of the Greek God Zeus
Hilary
Meaning: Cheerful and outgoing
Holly
Meaning: A type of plant with red berries and a serrated leaf edge
Tip: Holly is usually associated with winter and Christmas.
Honey
Meaning: Substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers
Inca
Meaning: Ruler of the Incas; member of the Quechua living in Peru until the Spanish conquest
India
Meaning: A republic in South Asia
Indigo
Meaning: A deep, pink/blue color
Inky
Meaning: Of or resembling ink
Tip: A cute female dog name for a black dog on one with markings that resemble blotches of ink.
Iota
Meaning: A tiny quantity
Tip: A great female dog name for a petite dog.
Iris
Meaning: Bright; goddess of the rainbow
Isabel
Meaning: God-loving
Isis
Meaning: Egyptian goddess supreme of the moon and fertility
Tip: If you’re looking for exotic female dog names (or if your dog likes to howl at the moon), we think this name is pretty cool.
Ivy
Meaning: A climbing vine
Izzy
Meaning: Nickname for names with “iz” sound
TV Notable: The name of Kathryn Heigl’s characteron Grey’s Anatomy who likes to bake in times of crisis.
Jackie
Meaning: Short form of Jacqueline; supplanted
Jade
Meaning: A precious stone that is green in color
Jamaica
Meaning: An island nation in the Caribbean Sea
Java
Meaning: Slang for a cup of coffee
Tip: The perfect female dog name for a brown or black dog or a dog who seems just a little strung out!
Jazz, Jazzy
Meaning: A style of music
Jelly
Meaning: A fruit preserve; a gelatinous substance
Tip: Tastes great with peanut butter.
Jess, Jessie
Meaning: God is gracious
Jetta
Meaning: Black gemstone
Tip: A great female dog name for a jet-black dog.
Jewel
Meaning: A precious stone
Jezebel
Meaning: Chaste; unmarried
Jinx, Jinxy
Meaning: Magic charm
Jodi
Meaning: Of Judea
Joely
Meaning: The Lord is God
Jolie
Meaning: Pretty
Josie
Meaning: He will enlarge
Jovi
Meaning: From Joviana meaning “Zeus”
Tip: A female dog name that’s well-suited to a “jovi-al’ dog.
Joy
Meaning: Jubilation; happiness
Juliet, Julie
Meaning: Down-bearded youth
Trivia: The young, female lead in Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.
Justice
Meaning: Just and fair
Kacey
Meaning: (form of Cassandra) she who entangles men
Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a dog who has a habit of entangling you in her leash!
Kai
Meaning: Ocean
Kalani
Meaning: The heavens; the chief
Kali
Meaning: Fierce; intense
Karma
Meaning: Effect of actions
Tip: A cool female dog name, but only for an obedient dog…you don’t want ‘bad Karma’ around you!
Katie
Meaning: Pure (form of Katherine)
Kay
Meaning: Pure (form of Katherine)
Keiko
Meaning: Blessed child
Movie Notable: Keiko is the killer whale who performed in the movie Free Willy.
Kentucky
Meaning: A state in the east central United States.
Trivia: Famous for the Kentucky Derby and Colonel Sanders’ Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Kenzie
Meaning: Handsome
Kia
Meaning: Short form of Kiana
Kiki
Meaning: Nickname for names beginning with “K”
Kim
Meaning: Regal hill
Kiona
Meaning: Brown mountain
Kitty
Meaning: Pure (nickname for Katherine)
Tip: Warning! This female dog name may confuse your doggy.
Kiwi
Meaning: A species of flightless birds, endemic to New Zealand; a type of fruit
Trivia: ‘Kiwi’ is a colloquial term used to refer to the people of New Zealand.
Koko
Meaning: A short form of various Japanese names
Trivia: Koko is a female gorilla who can communicate with more than 1,000 signs based on American Sign Language.
Kori
Meaning: God’s peace
Kylie
Meaning: Boomerang
Lacey
Meaning: Lace-like
Lady
Meaning: A female with grace and manners
Movie Notable: Name of the Cocker Spaniel in Disney’s classic, Lady and the Tramp.
Lara
Meaning: From the ancient city of Larisa
Lassie
Meaning: Young girl
Trivia: One of the most beloved animals on screen – Lassie could always be counted on to save the day!
Layla
Meaning: Dark beauty
Legend
Meaning: Any person/entity who stories are told or written about
Leona
Meaning: Lion
Lexi
Meaning: Defending men
Tip: A great, two-syllable female dog name – perfect for a protective dog.
Libby
Meaning: My God is a vow (from Elizabeth)
Lila
Meaning: Good
Lily
Meaning: Lily – a type of flower
Tip: Sweet, feminine…one of our favorite female dog names.
Lola, Lolita
Meaning: Sorrows
Lolly
Meaning: A piece of candy; a treat
Lucky
Meaning: Having good luck; fortunate
Lucy
Meaning: Light
Trivia: Lucille Ball was one of America’s favorite stars, with memorable TV sitcoms such as I Love Lucy.
Lulu
Meaning: Precious
Lyric
Meaning: A style of poetry; words of a song
Macy
Meaning: Place of Maccius
Maggie
Meaning: Pearl (derived from ‘Margaret’)
Maisie
Meaning: Pearl (Gaelic form of ‘Margaret’)
Marcy
Meaning: From the god Mars
Marigold
Meaning: A plant with a yellow flower
Tip: This female dog name is great for a dog with a golden coat.
Marlow
Meaning: Drained lake
Marnie
Meaning: From the sea
Marvel
Meaning: Something that causes wonder and admiration
Trivia: Marvel Comics, a U.S. comic book company, counts Spiderman, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four among its roster of characters.
Matilda
Meaning: Powerful battler
Trivia: Matilda, a sweet five-year-old girl with psychokinetic powers, is the title character and heroine of a book by Roald Dahl.
Maxine
Meaning: Little Maximus; feminine form of the name ‘Max’
Meg
Meaning: Pearl (form of ‘Margaret’)
TV Notable: Meg Griffin is the daughter in the animated TV series Family Guy. If you’re a fan of the show, this may be your idea of a perfect female dog name!
Melody
Meaning: Musical sounds is appealing succession or arrangement
Mia
Meaning: My
Tip: Sweet, simple… another of our favorite female dog names.
Millie
Meaning: Labor; strength
Mimi
Meaning: Nickname for Mary, Maria and Miriam
Mindy
Meaning: Nickname for ‘Melinda’
Minnie
Meaning: Will; protection
Trivia: The most famous female mouse of all time – Disney’s Minnie Mouse!
Missy
Meaning: Honey bee (from ‘Melissa’)
Misty
Meaning: Hazy; light fog
Mitzi
Meaning: Nickname for ‘Maria’
Mocha
Meaning: A rich Arabian coffee, a chocolate color
Tip: A great female dog name for a dog with a rich, brown coat.
Molly
Meaning: Nickname for ‘Mary’
Muffin
Meaning: A cup-shaped bread or cake
Tip: An excellent female dog name if your dog is small and cute enough to eat!
Mugsy
Meaning: ‘Mug’ is a slang word referring to the face
Tip: This female dog name is a great choice if your dog has an especially cute or funny face.
Nana
Meaning: Grace; favor (form of ‘Anna’)
Trivia: Term often used to refer to a grandmother; also the name of the Newfoundland dog and nanny in Peter Pan.
Napa
Meaning: A city and county in northern California
Trivia: Napa Valley is famous for its wine production.
Nevada
Meaning: Covered in snow
Tip: A great female dog name for a dog with a white coat.
Niki, Nicky
Meaning: Victory of the people
Nina
Meaning: Mother
Noel
Meaning: Born on Christmas day
Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a dog born in December or received as a Christmas gift.
Noodle
Meaning: A narrow, ribbon-like strip of dried dough, usually made of flour, eggs, and water
Tip: This is one of our very favorite female dog names for a dog with a long body such as a Dachshund!
Nosey
Meaning: Prying or meddlesome
Tip: A fun female dog namefor a curious dog or one with a particularly prominent schnozzle.
Nova
Meaning: A star that becomes suddenly brighter
Nuzzle
Meaning: To burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc.
Nyla
Meaning: Champion
Olive
Meaning: An evergreen tree bearing fruit
Trivia: Popeye the Sailor’s sweetheart – Olive Oyl.
Omaha
Meaning: A member of Siouan Indians of northeastern Nebraska; a city in Nebraska on the Missouri River
Ona
Meaning: Grace; favor
Onyx
Meaning: A type of stone; black
Tip: A perfect female dog name for a dog with a shiny, jet-black coat.
Opal
Meaning: Jewel; gem
Oprah
Meaning: Young deer
Trivia: Oprah is amedia mogul and host of the highest-ranked talk show in television history. She also loves dogs.
Oreo
Trivia: Brand name of a popular treat made of sweet icing sandwiched between two round chocolate cookies.
Tip: This yummy female dog name is perfect for a Dalmatian or any other dog with a black and white coat.
Pandora
Meaning: A Gift
Trivia: In Greek mythology, Pandora was considered to be the first woman created by god.
Paris
Meaning: A city and the capital of France
Trivia: Paris was the Trojan prince who abducted Helen, and through this act, caused the Trojan War
Pasha
Meaning: A person of high rank
Paws
Meaning: The feet of an animal
Peaches
Meaning: Plural of peach, fruit
Tip: An excellent female dog name for a dog with a sandy or golden colored coat.
Pearl
Meaning: Jewel from the Sea
Penny
Meaning: Spunky
Pepper
Meaning: Spicy
Tip: A great female dog name for a dog with a ‘salt and pepper’ (black and white flecked) coat
Perdita
Meaning: Wanders away
Tip: Perdita is the female dog and mother in Disney’s version of the story One Hundred and One Dalmatians.
Petra
Meaning: Glamorous, Capable
Petal
Meaning: Leaf
Phoebe
Meaning: Bringing light
Pia
Meaning: Devout
Pinky, Pinkie
Meaning: Blushing
Piper
Meaning: Player of a pipe (flute)
Pippa
Meaning: Lover of horses
Tip: This is a perfect female dog name for a dog who spends a lot of time around horses.
Pita
Meaning: Comforting
Trivia: PITA is a computer abbreviation for “Pain In The Ass”
Pixie
Meaning: Fairy or spite
Tip: A cute, whimsical female dog name.
Polly
Meaning: Devout; Joyous
Poppy
Meaning: Type of flower
Portia
Meaning: Pig
Posy
Meaning: A small flower
Powder
Meaning: Gentle; Light
Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a white dog
Presley
Meaning: From the priest’s field
Prima
Meaning: First; Fresh
Trivia: The term “prima donna” refers to a principal female singer in an opera company as well as a temperamental person
Primrose
Meaning: Rosy; Fragrant
Princess
Meaning: Royal daughter
Tip: When it comes to female dog names, this one is among the most popular.
Prissy
Meaning: Wise; Feminine; Short for Priscilla
Q-Tip
Meaning: A brand of cotton tipped swab
Tip: A humorous female dog name, perfect for a white dog or one with a fluffy head
Quanah
Meaning: Good smelling
Tip: If you are lucky enough to have a good smelling dog, keep her!
Quartz
Meaning: A mineral
Queenie
Meaning: Royal and dignified
Queso
Meaning: Cheese
Quinby
Meaning: Living like royalty
Quinn
Meaning: Intelligent; wise
Tip: This single syllable female dog name is an excellent choice for an Irish Setter.
Quintessa
Meaning: Essential goodness
Quipper
Quirky
Meaning: Peculiar behavior
Rachel
Meaning: Lamb
Raegan
Meaning: Little King/Queen
Rafa
Meaning: Joyful girl
Rafiki
Meaning: Friend
Tip: An unusual female dog name, yet fitting for a loyalfriend
Rain
Meaning: water that falls from the atmosphere
Raisin
Meaning: A dried grape
Tip: This female dog name is a great choice for a dog with wrinkles
Raksha
Meaning: To guard
Tip: An excellent female dog name for a good guard dog
Raquel
Meaning: Ewe
Movie notable: Raquel Welch is an actress who was popular during the 1960s and 1970s
Rasha
Meaning: Young gazelle
Raven
Meaning: Blackbird
Tip: An excellent female dog name for a dog with a black coat
Reba
Meaning: (from Rebecca) snare
Trivia: Reba McIntyre is a country singer
Rebekah, Rebecca
Meaning: Snare
Reese
Meaning: Running
Regina
Meaning: Queen
Tip: Female dog names don’t get much more regal than this!
Reiko
Meaning: Courteous Child
Rhapsody
Meaning: A joyful expression of feeling; an irregular musical or creative composition
Rhea
Meaning: Earthy; Strong
Rhianna, Riana
Meaning: Frisky
Rhonda
Meaning: Rose; woman from Rhodes
Rita
Meaning: Pearl
Rogue
Meaning: No longer obedient, belonging or controllable
Trivia: A fictional, female character in Marvel Comics’ X-men
Romy
Meaning: Person from Rome
Rosa, Rose, Rosie
Meaning: Rose
Roxanne
Meaning: Star
Roz, Rozz, Rozzie
Meaning: (from ‘Rosalind’) weak; tender or soft horse
Ruby
Meaning: Precious red stone
Rumor
Meaning: Gossip
Russia
Meaning: A former empire of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, settled by the Slavs
Ruth, Ruthie
Meaning: Friendly and young
Saba
Meaning: Morning Star
Sable
Meaning: Black
Tip: This Female Dog Name is perfect for a black dog
Sabrina
Meaning: From the boundary line
TV Notable: Sabrina the Teenage Witch is a comic book series published about a fictional teenage witch called Sabrina Spellman.
Sadie
Meaning: Princess; Charmer
Tip: This name is among the most popular female dog names
Saffron
Meaning: The orange colored stigma from a crocus used to color and flavor food
Sage
Meaning: Wise; an herb
Sami, Sammy
Meaning: Listener
Sandi, Sandy
Meaning: Short form of Alexandra; Defender
Trivia: Little Orphan Annie’s dog was named Sandy
Sari
Meaning: Noble
Sasha
Meaning: (form of Alexander) Defender of men
Sassy
Meaning: A Saxon girl; Flirtatious
Savannah
Meaning: Treeless plain; Barren
Scarlett
Meaning: Scarlet; bright red
Literary Notable: Scarlett O’Hara is the memorable protagonist from the 1936 novel, Gone with the Wind
Scout
Meaning: Observer
Literary Notable: Scout (Jean Louise “Scout” Finch) is the main character and narrator in the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird
Shakira
Meaning: Thankful
Trivia: Shakira is a popular singer/songwriter from Columbia
Shannon
Meaning: small, wise
Shanti
Meaning: Calm
Sheena
Meaning: Form of Jane
Shelby
Meaning: From the Ledge Estate
Shelley, Shelly
Meaning: From a meadow on the ledge; Form of Rachel
Shiloh
Meaning: Gifted by God
Sierra
Meaning: Mountain
Skye, Sky
Meaning: Water giver
Sonja
Meaning: Bright woman
Sonnet
Meaning: A type of poem
Sonoma
Meaning: A town in Northern California’s wine producing region
Sonora
Meaning: A State in Northwest Mexico
Sophie, Sofie
Meaning: Wisdom; Intelligent
Spirit
Meaning: A supernatural being or entity
Spring
Meaning: One of the four seasons
Star, Starr
Meaning: A celestial body; a person who stands out as being exceptional
Stella
Meaning: Star
Storm
Meaning: Powerful
Suki
Meaning: Beloved
Summer
Meaning: One of the four seasons
Sunday
Meaning: A day of the week
Sunny
Meaning: Bright; Cheerful
Tip: This female dog name is a great choice for an energetic, happy dog.
Suzie
Meaning: (short form of Susan) lily
Symphony
Meaning: Harmony
Tip: Got a howling noise-maker? If so, this female dog name might be perfect!
Tabitha
Meaning: Gazelle
Talia
Meaning: Blooming
Trivia: Talia was the Greek muse of comedy
Tallulah
Meaning: Running Water
Tammy
Meaning: Perfection
Tandy
Meaning: Strong
Tara
Meaning: Rocky Pinnacle
Tip: This two-syllable name is feminine and easy to pronounce, making it one of our favorite female dog names.
Tasha
Meaning: Born on Christmas Day
Tate, Tatum
Meaning: Cheerful
Taylor
Meaning: Tailor
Teagan
Meaning: Beautiful
Telltale
Meaning: Someone who gives warning or notice about something
Tip: Add a humorous twist to this female dog name by spelling it Telltail.
Tess, Tessa
Meaning: Fourth
Tip: Both versions of this name are feminine and easy to pronounce, placing them among our favorite female dog names.
Thea
Meaning: Gift from God
Tia
Meaning: Princess
Trivia: Tia was the sister of Egyptian Pharaoh, King Ramses
Tiara
Meaning: Crowned
Tic-Tac
Meaning: A repetitive sound; a brand of candy
Tip: A great choice if you’re looking for a fun, playful female dog name.
Tillie, Tilly
Meaning: Powerful in battle
Tinkerbell
Meaning: A fictional character from the 1911 novel Peter and Wendy
Tip: This is a great female dog name for a small breed, like as a Chihuahua.
Tipsy
Meaning: Slightly intoxicated or drunk
Tonka
Meaning: Great; Big
Tip: Another of our favorite female dog names – perfect for a large dog.
Tori
Meaning: (from Victoria) Victorious
Trista
Meaning: Sad; Melancholy
Trixie
Meaning: Bringer of joy; Happiness
Tuesday
Meaning: A day of the week
Tulsa
Meaning: A city in Oklahoma
Twilight
Meaning: Early Evening
Tzippa
Meaning: Bird
Ujana
Meaning: Youth
Ula
Meaning: Sea Jewel/Little Bear
Ulani
Meaning: Cheerful
Ulyana
Meaning: Downy
Uma
Meaning: Nation
Trivia: Uma Thurman is an American actress, best known for her roles in Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill
Umay
Meaning: Hope
Umeko
Meaning: Plum Blossom Child
Ummi
Meaning: My mother
Unity
Meaning: Oneness; together
Upgrade
Meaning: To improve your situation or get a better thing
Ursa, Ursula
Meaning: Bear/Little bear
Tip: Both of these female dog names are perfect for a large, brown or black dog that’s built like a bear.
Urth
Meaning: synchronicity, fate
Usra
Meaning: Dawn
Utah
Meaning: People of the Mountain
Utara
Meaning: The North
Vacancy
Meaning: Emptiness; Unoccupied
Tip: Not the most flattering female dog name, but this might work for a not-too-bright dog!
Valentina
Meaning: Health
Valerie
Meaning: Healthy,Strong
Valeska
Meaning: (from the male name Vladislav) she who has glory, fame
Vanessa
Meaning: Butterfly
Vanity
Meaning: Pride in one’s appearance, qualities, abilities etc.
Tip: A female dog name that’s perfect for a dog who likes to stare in the mirror.
Vanna
Meaning: Golden Colored
TV Notable: Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White
Vasha
Meaning: Ruler
Vega
Meaning: Falling; Eagle
Vegas
Meaning: Falling Eagle
Trivia: Las Vegas, a city in Nevada, is known for its casinos
Velcro
Meaning: Hooked Velvet
Tip: This is one of our favorite female dog names, perfect for a dog who likes to ‘stick to you’.
Velika
Meaning: Great
Velvet
Meaning: Soft Fabric
Tip: This female dog name is a good choice for a dog with short, soft fur.
Venice
Meaning: Italian city
Ventura
Meaning: Good Fortune
Venus
Meaning: The Roman goddess of love and beauty; the second-closest planet to the sun
Veronica
Meaning: True image
Vespa
Meaning: Wasp;
Trivia: Vespa is an Italian brand of motor scooters
Vicky, Victoria
Meaning: Triumphant
Vika
Meaning: From the Creek
Violet
Meaning: A purple blue flower
Virginia
Meaning: Chaste; virginal
Viva
Meaning: To live; exclamation of approval
Vivien, Vivian
Meaning: Lady of the Lake
Tip: An excellent female dog name for a dog who loves water.
Vixen
Meaning: Female Fox; Ill-tempered woman
Voodoo
Meaning: A polytheistic religion practiced by West Indians; Black magic
Waffles
Meaning: A thin, crisp battercake baked in a waffle iron
Tip: Best served with ice-cream (the waffles, not the dog)
Waikiki
Meaning: A famous beach in Oahu, part of Honolulu
Wanda
Meaning: Slender young tree
Waneta
Meaning: Shape-Shifter
Wednesday
Meaning: The fourth day of the week
Trivia: The name of the morbid daughter in The Addams Family
Welcome
Meaning: A welcome guest
Wendy
Meaning: Friend
Whisper
Meaning: Soft Voice
Whitney
Meaning: From the Island
Whoopie
Meaning: An interjection used to indicate joy
Trivia: Actress and comedian Whoopie Goldberg made her film debut in the The Color Purple
Tip: An excellent female dog name for a happy, funny dog.
Widget
Meaning: Small mechanical device; a gadget
Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a small dog.
Wigwam
Meaning: A Native American dwelling
Wiki
Meaning: Quick
Trivia: Wikipedia is a collaborative website whose content can be edited by anyone who has access to it.
Wilda
Meaning: Untamed
Wilhelmina, Willa, Wilma
Meaning: Strong willed; protection
TV Notable: Fred Flintstone’s wife Wilma
Willow
Meaning: Type of Tree
TV Notable: Character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Willow Rosenberg
Winn
Trivia: Winn-Dixie is the name of the canine in the children’s book Because of Winn-Dixie
Winnie
Meaning: Friend
Trivia: Winnie-the-Pooh, a bear, is one of the best-loved children’s storybook characters.
Winona, Wynonna
Meaning: First born
Trivia: Actress, Winona Ryder; country singer Wynonna Judd
Winter
Meaning: One of the four seasons
Wisdom
Meaning: Scholarly knowledge or learning
Tip: A great female dog name for a smart dog.
Xalvadora
Meaning: Savior
Xanadu
Meaning: An idyllic, beautiful place
Trivia: Xanadu (Shangdu) was a historical city located in modern day Mongolia, built by Kublai Khan and visited by Marco Polo
Xandra, Xandy
Meaning: Defender of the people
Xenia
Meaning: Hospitable
Xia
Meaning: Glow of sunshine
Xiang
Meaning: Fragrant
Ximena
Meaning: To hear
Xiomara
Meaning: Ready for battle
Xolani
Meaning: Forgive
Xylia
Meaning: From the forest
Yahoo
Meaning: “a brute in human form,” 1726, from the race of brutish human creatures in Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels.”
Trivia: Search engine “Yahoo.com” was founded in 1994 and is one of the most visited websites in the world
Yamaha
Meaning: A Japanese company best known for electronics and motorbikes
Yamila
Meaning: Beautiful
Yara
Meaning: Small butterfly
Yasmin, Yasmine
Meaning: Jasmine flower
Notable: Baywatch actress Yasmine Bleeth
Yelana
Meaning: From Helen
Yellow
Meaning: The primary color between green and orange
Tip: This Female Dog Name is perfect for…well, you know, a yellow dog.
Yentl
Meaning: Noble Person
Trivia: Yentl was a play, later made into a film starring Barbara Streisand.
Yesterday
Meaning: The day preceding this day
Yodel
Meaning: A form of singing, most commonly linked to Swiss Mountaineers
Tip: A funny, playful name for a dog that likes to be heard.
Yoko
Meaning: Child
Notable: Artist and wife of John Lennon, Yoko Ono
Yolanda
Meaning: Violet Flower
Yoshi
Meaning: Respectful
Yo-Yo
Meaning: A toy
Tip: A fun, playful female dog name.
Yummy, Yum-Yum
Meaning: To taste good
Yvette
Meaning: Yew
Zada
Meaning: Offspring
Zahara
Meaning: Flower, exquisite
Trivia: The name of one of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s daughters.
Zamora
Trivia: A city in Castile & Leon Spain
Zandra
Meaning: (short form of Alexandra) Defender of men
Tip: An excellent female dog name for a good guard dog.
Zanna
Meaning: Lily
Zara
Meaning: Shining; flower
Zasha
Meaning: Defender of the people
Zazu
Meaning: Movement
Movie Notable: The endearing Red-billed Hornbill in Disney’s The Lion King.
Zelda
Meaning: Warrior
Trivia: The Legend of Zelda is a Nintendo video game series.
Zen
Meaning: A school of Buddhism that asserts that enlightenment can be attained through meditation
Tip: Choose this female dog name if your dog helps you to chill out!
Zena
Meaning: Hospitable
Zephyra
Meaning: (from Zephyr) West wind
Zi
Meaning: Beautiful
Ziggy
Meaning: Form of Sigmund
Tip: This female dog name is cute and fun, perfect for a pooch who’s not too serious.
Zigzag
Meaning: To go from side to side
Tip: A cute name for a dog who’s always on the go…one of our favorite female dog names.
Zipper/Zippy
Meaning: Fastener; to move quickly
Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a speedy little dog.
Zita
Meaning: Seeker
Ziti
Meaning: Tube shaped pasta
Tip: A funny female dog name for a long, thin dog such as a Dachshund.
Ziva
Meaning: Brightness
Zoe/Zoey
Meaning: Life
Tip: Cool and easy to pronounce, these are two of our favorite female dog names!
Zola
Notable: Earth
Zora
Meaning: Dawn
Zsa Zsa
Meaning: Lily
Notable: Zsa Zsa Gobor is a Hungarian actress and socialite.
Zula
Meaning: Brilliant; Ahead
Zuma
Meaning: Lord frowns in anger
Trivia: Short form of Montezuma, fifth Aztec Emperor.
Zuri
Meaning: Beautiful
