I absolutely love comedy and look for any opportunity to laugh and make others laugh. That’s why I think that naming a pet is the perfect opportunity to pick a name that makes you laugh a little bit every time you say it. Bonus points if it brings joy to other people, too.
With my first pet I wanted to pick something creative, but I was new to the whole pet ownership thing, so I chickened out and named her Zoey. Not that I regret it, because she’s definitely a Zoey, but when we got a new pup, it was time to have a little more fun.
Picking a Funny Dog Name:
When you’re picking a funny name, you want to spend a little time with your new pup to get to know their personality and notice any little quirks or funny things that they do. Think about their size, their breed, even their coloring, when you’re looking for ideas for a funny name.
I met a guy at the vet once who had two dogs – a huge one and a little tiny one that could fit in a purse. He named the little one Biggie and the big one Smalls. I cracked up. It was hilarious. So, playing with size can be really funny as well. A big dog named Biggie is not nearly as funny as a small dog with the same name. A lot of times the humor is in the pairing.
For us, we were inspired by the placement of our new furry friend’s markings. Then, once we got to know him a little better, we came up with this short list of names: Meatball, Zorro, Zuma and Oscar (his face scrunches up a little like a little grouch). After a few days, Zorro won us over and every time we say it, we smile and think about how he zooms around and hides places, loves to pop out and surprise us and looks like he has a little mask on. Sometimes I say his name with an accent, like Antonio Banderas in “The Mask of Zorro”.
So, inspired by this dog naming adventure, I wanted to share all the funny dog names I found when I was looking for creative, cheeky, and funny dog names. Maybe you’ll find the perfect dog name for your next furbaby.
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Funny/Punny Dog Names:
- Sir Barks a Lot
- Arf Vader
- Indiana Bones
- Captain Barky
- Mary Puppins
- Pawpet (a play on puppet)
- Snoop Dog
- Bark Twain
- Lick Jagger
- Chewbarka
- Little Bow Wow
- Winnie the Pooch
- Boba Fetch
- Jabba the Mutt
- JK Growling
- Santa Paws
- Beowoof (hilarious for an English teacher or writer)
- Jimmy Chew
- Vera Fang
- 50 Scent
- Pupperoni
- Pawcasso
- Notorious D.O.G.
Funny Dog Names Inspired By Toys:
- Bubbles
- Slinky
- Weeble
- Lego
- Barbie
- Hot Wheels
- Bluey
- Optimus
- Bumblebee
- G.I. Joe
- Tinkerbell
- Polly Pocket
- Micro Machine
- Nerf
Funny Dog Names Inspired by TV/Movie Characters:
- Hulk
- Thor
- Captain
- Black Widow
- Spiderman
- Superman
- Batman
- Catwoman
- Rocky
- Blaze
- Xena
- Hercules
- Tinman
- Thanos
- Wolverine
- Beast
- Casper
- Panther
- Bucky
- Zorro
- Moira
- Scrooge
- Mister Miyagi
- Screech
- Ricky Bobby
- Jack Sparrow
- Pikachu
- Fonzie
- Sookie
- Black Fang
Funny Dog Names Inspired By Other Animals:
There’s something funny about calling a dog Chicken. I don’t know what it is, but sometimes it really works. This is a list of animal names that would be funny for dogs who may have some of the characteristics from the other animal.
- Kitty
- Mouse
- Panda
- Chicken
- Bear
- Monkey
- Rhino
- Panther
- Hippo
- Foxy
- Cricket
- Bug
- Birdie
- Wolfie
- Tiger
- Grizzly
Funny Dog Names Inspired By Food:
- Pickle
- Cupcake
- Meatball
- Coconut
- Marshmallow
- Donut
- Zoodles
- Candy
- Sugar
- White Claw
- Champagne
- Earl Grey
- Cinnamon
- Nacho
- Taco
- Chips
- Pringle
- Dorito
- Cookie
- Ruffles
- Spaghetti
- Pasta
- Sushi
- Rolls
- Chimichanga
- Poptart
- Pumpkin
- Kale
- Cheeto
- Tofu
- Bacon
- Caesar Salad
- Porkchop
- Chickpea
- Pinto Bean
More Dog Names:
Haven’t found your favorite dog name yet? Maybe these posts will help:
- 118 Super Cute Girl Dog Names
- 231 Creative Boy Dog Names
- 101 Popular Girl Dog Names
- 102 Creative Black Dog Names
- 180 Cute Boy Dog Names
Preparing for a new puppy:
If you’re bringing home a new puppy, you’ll want to have some basic supplies and plan for the transition. I wrote a fun post with easy tips for bringing them home and getting started with your new pup. Check it out here.
And, for our favorite dog products and supplies, you may like this post.
Also, if you’re looking for gift ideas for an animal lover, you won’t want to miss this post.
As always, thanks for reading. Good luck naming your new pup!
Have a fabulous day,
E