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15 Best Names For Your New Puppy

By: Adri Sandoval
Adri Sandoval is the Special Projects Manager for iHeartDogs and iHeartCats. Her work has deepened her love for animals, fostering a strong passion for rescue and animal advocacy.Read more
| April 4, 2017

6 – Buddy

Another friendly name – naming your puppy Buddy lets everyone know who your best friend is!

7 – Sadie

Sadie is a familiar form of Sarah, which means “Princess”.  This is a really great choice for a truly pampered pup!

8 – Cooper

The name Cooper has been on the rise for a few years for babies both human and canine!

9 – Luna

In Roman mythology, Luna was the goddess of the moon. La Luna was the title of an adorable Disney short released 2011 – the name Luna suddenly jumped to the fifth most popular dog name for girls the next year!

10 – Jack

Jack is usually considered a very masculine name – but could also be a cute nickname for a playful girl puppy!

11 – Molly

We can’t all live in the burrow, but this name is sure to be a big hit with Harry Potter fans!

12 – Rocky

A name fit for big, tough dogs – or even tiny puppies whose bark is bigger than they are!

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13 – Lola

Lola is a favorite for celebrity pets – Hillary Duff, Joe Jonas, and Olivia Wilde have all loved a Lola!

14 – Bear

Is your dog more teddy, or grizzly? Either way, a bear is a Bear!

15 – Sophie

Sophie comes from the Greek word sofia, meaning Wisdom. It’s a shorter, sweeter alternative to naming a smart dog Sophocles.

16 – Duke

A regal name fit for a prince – or a Duke!

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