“What’s in a name” is a famous quote by William Shakespeare from the play Romeo and Juliet. For dog lovers, the quote is particularly pertinent as these days settling on calling your dog ‘Rover’ is no longer the ‘done thing’. Instead prospective dog owners put a huge amount of work into choosing a dog’s name that both represents the dog’s unique characteristics and says a little about themselves as owners as well! For example, do you prefer an elegant dog’s name that sounds classy and timeless or are you into trendy names that show you are really with the times?
Popular dog names
If you are looking for either boy or girls dogs names, here are some of the popular dog names:
Tough dog names
Female powerhouses are also earning canine namesakes with Oprah, Madonna and Ivanka filling the charts. If you are looking for a tough dog’s name that makes people sit up and take notice as well as treat your dog with respect, here are some suggestions:
Boys:
- Admiral
- Bandit
- Simba
- Brutus
- Captain
- Chief
- Bruno
- Diesel
- Goliath
- Hunter
- Rebel
- Rocky
- Tiger
Girls:
- Jedi
- Raven
- Olympia
- Akita
- Katniss
- Leia
- Harley
- Blaze
- Bella
- Chloe
International dog names
Will your dog be a well-travelled expat? If you are looking for a name that works well in many countries, here are some suggestions:
Boys:
- Ivan
- Czar
- Azted
- Pablo
- Ronaldo
- Atlas
- Picasso
- Gizmo
Girls:
- Aries
- Chanel
- Cleopatra
- Freya
- Giselle
- Pandora
- Sushi
- Xena
Classic dog names
If you are looking for a classic dog’s name that will stand the test of time, consider some of these:
Boys:
- Bentley
- Dickens
- Gatsby
- Harvey
- Kipling
- Nero
- Winston
- Jake
- Axel
Girls:
- Coco
- Bella
- Lady
- Ophelia
- Sadie
- Lily
- Lucy
- Scout
- Scarlett
Cute dog names
Do you have a lovable Pug or a sweet Maltese? If you are looking for a cute dog’s name, you can’t go wrong with:
Boys:
- Teddy
- Banjo
- Bowie
- Gizmo
- Oreo
- Pluto
- Pugsley
- Yogi
- Ziggy
Girls:
- Baby
- Precious
- Bambi
- Bindi
- Chi Chi
- Fifi
- Mia
- Roxy
- Pixie
- Nala
- Lulu
- Honey
Funny dog names
Does your dog make you smile? Do you want to spread some good humour with their name? Try one of these:
Boys:
- Banjo
- Ewok
- T.
- K-9
- Ninja
- Muggles
- Squirt
- MacGyver
- Gonzo
Girls:
- Cha-Cha
- Biscuit
- Baby
- Marilyn
- Nessie
- Skittles
- Yoko
- Waffles
- Widget
- Pixie
The 90s are still in the minds of many pet owners with references to “Harry Potter” and the Spice Girls. “Star Wars” name have also had a revamping due to the new blockbuster hits.
Various pet parents also tun to their vagabond ways when name dogs referring to cities and states, like London, Sydney, Paris and Alaska. If you are a South African living or moving abroad with your dog and would like to know more about how you can maximise your finances through financial emigration from South Africa, accessing your South African retirement annuity and our tailor-made tax solutions for South Africans around the world, contact FinGlobal today.