626 Unique Girl Dog Names

Your dog is unique and wonderful and no one can blame you for wanting a name that befits her personality. If you're looking for a unique or exotic female dog names for your new best friend, think outside the box. Sure, for any dog you can look at baby books for name inspiration. But you can look beyond the baby books and so-called "normal" names for inspiration for your pup's name from places where you might not expect to find inspiration.

Sometimes the hardest thing about having a new puppy is choosing the right name. Unless you're going to register her, there are no "rules" for her new identity (registered dogs do have naming guidelines they have to follow — but you can still call your dog whatever you want to!), but there are some useful guidelines to follow for her benefit and yours.

• Keep her name simple — a syllable or two — so you won't trip over your tongue when it's time to call her to you. She'll also recognize it quickly, making it easier for her to respond.
• When you choose her name, take care that it doesn't rhyme with common words or commands; for example, "Kit" is very close to "sit," so instead of coming to you at what sounds like her name, your dog may take a seat. As well, if there's a human "Zoe" in the house, both her and your dog will be wondering why you're calling.
• Finally, don't name your dog anything you'd be embarrassed to call out in public.

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Many of the names that are popular in the United States are not commonly in use in other countries and vice versa. For instance, the most popular name for a baby girl in the United States in 2023 is Olivia. But the most popular name for a baby girl in Germany in 2023 is Emilia. So looking at names from other countries can give you a whole lot more to choose from. If you're looking for a name that's fit for royalty, check out these unique British names for female dogs and puppies.

• Abigail
• Adele
• Alexandra
• Alice
• Amelia
• Amy
• Annabelle
• Arya
• Augusta
• Ava
• Beatrice
• Bertie
• Caroline
• Charlotte
• Cheshire
• Chloe
• Cordelia
• Daisy
• Darcy
• Diana
• Duchess
• Eleanor
• Elizabeth
• Ella
• Ellie
• Emily
• Emma
• Eunice
• Evelyn
• Felicity
• Florence
• Gillian
• Gwyndolyn
• Helena
• Hermione
• Imogen
• Isabelle
• Isla
• Jane
• Jemima
• Kate
• Kiera
• Lesley
• Lily
• Lottie

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• Louisa
• Lulu
• Madison
• Maisie
• Margaret
• Marie
• Marnie
• Mary
• Mathilde
• Maud
• Mia
• Millie
• Nicola
• Olivia
• Patricia
• Penelope
• Phoebe
• Pippa
• Poppy
• Princess
• Prunella
• Queenie
• Rosamund
• Rose
• Ruby
• Scarlett
• Sophia
• Stella
• Sue
• Twiggy
• Valerie
• Victoria
• Violet
• Zara
• Zoe

Lovers of Italy and Italian culture might find a great name among this batch of unique girl dog names filled with Italian monikers. The names of Italian cities roll off the tongue, as do the names of foods, or even historical names like Catherine. Catherine was the most well-known of the Medici women, but other names from that lineage include Lucrezia, Maddalena, and Giulia (pronounced "Julia").

• Alessia
• Andria
• Angelica
• Aria
• Aurora
• Baronessa
• Beatrice
• Bella
• Bianca
• Camila
• Catherine
• Celeste
• Charity
• Chiara
• Contessa
• Desdemona
• Donatella
• Elda
• Elena

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• Elisa
• Elisabetta
• Emily
• Emma
• Florence
• Fortuna
• Francesca
• Frida
• Gaia
• Gemma
• Giada
• Giulia
• Giorgia
• Giuliana
• Greta
• Ilaria
• Iniga
• Irene
• Isabella
• Laura
• Leona
• Liliana
• Lunetta
• Lucrezia
• Madonna
• Maria
• Marta
• Martina
• Matilde
• Mercedes
• Mia
• Miriam
• Mona
• Nicola
• Nives
• Nocciolina
• Olivia
• Olympia
• Perla
• Pietra
• Pippa
• Puci
• Ramona
• Renata
• Rossella
• Sara
• Serena
• Silvana
• Sofia
• Stella
• Teresa
• Trista
• Vaentina
• Valeria
• Viola
• Vittoria
• Viviana
• Zaza

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Celtic names can be meaningful, mythological, or both, including any of the unique name options on this lengthy list.

• Aife – warrior woman
• Aina – joy
• Aithne
• Aleen – fair
• Alys
• Andraste
• Ardena
• Arela
• Beatha
• Berta – splendid
• Bridgette – strong
• Brienne
• Brietta – strong
• Cara – friend
• Carey
• Carmel
• Cinnie
• Colleen
• Cordelia
• Deidre
• Deva
• Donella
• Doreena
• Edna
• Eisha
• Enid
• Evelina
• Fiona – fair-complected
• Genevieve
• Gilda
• Ginessa
• Gitta
• Grania- love
• Gwendolin
• Gwenneth – blessed
• Iona- from the king's island
• Isolda- fair
• Jenny – white wave
• Joyce
• Keelin
• Kennocha

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• Lavena
• Lesley
• Linette – idol
• Lyonesse – little lion
• Mavelle
• Melvina
• Mirna
• Morgane
• Morna
• Morrigan
• Muriel
• Nareen – contented
• Nola
• Oifa
• Oriana – blond
• Ove
• Reaghan
• Rowena
• Selma – comely
• Ula
• Venetia – blessed
• Winnie – white or fair

Powerful personalities require a strong, solid name, like these German names, any of which would be a great fit for a female dog. As we mentioned above, the most popular girl name of the time right now is Emilia with another spelling given as Emylia. But 10 years ago, the most popular German girl name was Sophie or Sofie. so go back in time to look for popular names, especially if you want something that is a classic, enduring name that is always popular and not a trending name.

• Ada – noble, serene
• Agatha – good
• Alessia
• Alfreda – wise counselor
• Alina
• Amelie
• Andrea
• Angelika
• Anna
• Annika
• Brunhilde/ Brunhilda – dark warrior
• Clara
• Dagomar – splendid or glorious day
• Elisa
• Ella
• Emilia
• Erika
• Felda – from the field
• Fredrika – peaceful ruler
• Frieda
• Gerda – beloved warrior
• Gerwalta – mighty with a spear
• Greta – pearl
• Griswalde – from the gray forest
• Helena
• Helga
• Hilda – battle maiden
• Hildagarde – fortress
• Ida
• Ingrid
• Johanna
• Josephine
• Katrin
• Leni
• Lia
• Lina
• Lotta
• Mara

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• Maritza – of the sea
• Marlene – from the high tower
• Martina
• Mathilda
• Mia
• Miriam
• Nadine
• Nele
• Nina
• Nora
• Paula
• Pia
• Romhilda – glorious battle maiden
• Rosalie
• Rosamund – famous guardian
• Sabine
• Serihilda – armored battle maiden
• Sofia / Sophia
• Stefanie
• Wilhelmina -resolute protector
• Winifride – peaceful friend

There's just something timeless and classic about French names. The French have influenced so many aspects of our culture here in the United States and also around the world, that even if you don't speak French there are probably a lot of names you already know that are tres bon (very good). So sweet and very femme, these French names for female dogs are beautiful and poised, just like your special girl.

• Adeline
• Adrienne
• Agnès
• Aimée
• Amelie
• Anouk
• Apolline
• Arielle
• Bébé
• Bisou
• Brigitte
• Camille
• Capucine
• Carmen
• Céleste
• Céline
• Chanel
• Chérie
• Coco
• Danielle
• Delphine
• Estelle
• Eva
• Gabrielle
• Geneviève
• Ida
• Isabelle
• Jeanne
• Joséphine
• Juliette
• Léa
• Liliane
• Lise
• LouLou

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• Madeline
• Margaux
• Marie
• Marion
• Martine
• Mathilde
• Mélanie
• Minou
• Morgane
• Patricia
• Paulette
• Romy
• Rosa
• Simone
• Violette
• Yvette

Another batch of strong names with lovely feminine appeal, these unique Russian names for girl dogs are a great option for pet parents with a new furry friend. Russian names can sound similar to some of the names we use in the United States, like Aleksandra, but they typically have a different spelling which makes them seem more like exotic female dog names. And to make your Russian dog name even more exotic, you could practice writing it using the Russian alphabet, which is different than the alphabet used in English.

• Adelaida
• Agnia
• Akilina – eagle-like
• Aleandra
• Aleksandra
• Alla
• Alyona
• Anastasia – resurrection
• Angelina – God's messenger
• Anna
• Arina
• Belka
• Calina
• Czarina – born empress
• Devora
• Dinara
• Ekaterina – innocent, pure
• Eva
• Evgenia
• Fenya
• Filippa – friend of horses
• Galina – woman of serenity
• Gennadiya – woman of generosity
• Inessa
• Irina
• Ivanna
• Karina – pure
• Katerina
• Katja – natural, pure
• Kira
• Klarika – bright
• Kristina
• Ksana
• Lada
• Levka – lioness
• Lidia
• Luba – love
• Lusha
• Mara
• Margosha
• Marina – woman of the sea
• Mila
• Mischa

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• Nadia – fulfillment of promises
• Nadine – trusting
• Nastasia
• Natalya
• Nikita
• Oksana – bright light
• Panya
• Polina
• Raiya – heaven
• Sashenka – she who defends
• Sofiya – wise woman
• Sonia
• Svetlana – shining brightly
• Tanya
• Tasha
• Tatiana – queen of the fairies
• Toma
• Vanna
• Vladlena
• Yasemin
• Zia
• Zina

Naming your dog after your favorite Disney princess is a sweet way to honor them both! There are so many Disney princesses! And if you've watched a lot of the movies yourself or maybe with your family, you likely already have a favorite, or at least a favorite movie to start from! Some Disney princesses have really recognizable names, like Cinderella, of course

• Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
• Cinderella
• Jasmine (Aladdin)
• Snow White
• Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
• Rapunzel (Tangled)
• Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
• Pocahontas
• Merida (Brave)
• Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
• Moana
• Mulan (not a princess, Mulan is actually a warrior, but is still considered part of the princess pantheon)
• Elsa (a queen, who is best friends with Princess Anna in Frozen)
• Anna (Frozen)
• Esmeralda (a Roma dancer from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Esmeralda is not a princess but is still a popular Disney character)
• Megara (the female heroine of Hercules)
• Jane Porter (from The Legend of Tarzan, she is not of royal descent but is still a popular character)
• Princess Kida (Kida is also known as Kidagakash Nedakh, and is a character from Atlantis: The Lost Empire)
• Jessie (the cowgirl doll from Toy Story is not a princess, but she is nevertheless a main character from one of the most popular movies in the Disney franchise)
• Princess Dot (Dot is a princess in the ant kingdom from A Bug's Life)
• Vanellope (also known by her full name Vanellope von Schweetz, she is a character from Wreck-It Ralph and not of royal descent, but a popular character nonetheless)

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• Nala (the lioness from The Lion King)
• Cruella de Vil (a villain from 101 Dalmatians and not a princess or queen, but still a very recognizable name and character) **
• Maleficent
• Ursula
• Princess Eilonwy
• Lilo
• Miss Bianca
• Duchess
• Wendy
• Alice

** Here's a list of names chosen especially for Dalmatians! And if you've ever wondered what the scientific reason is for why Dalmatians have spots, we've got that answer for you too!

Maybe you never start your day without a bagel or end a nice meal without a cannoli. These are all potentially cute food-inspired dog names! For a cute, funny, and heartwarming name for female dogs, check out this list of food-inspired female dog name ideas that would make anyone smile.

• Alfredo
• Almond
• Apple
• Bagel
• Baguette
• Bailey
• Banana
• Barley
• Basil
• Beans
• Biscuit
• Brandy
• Brie
• Brownie
• Burrito
• Buttercup
• Butters
• Butterscotch
• Cabbage

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• Candy
• Cannoli
• Cappuccino
• Caprese
• Caramel
• Carrot
• Cashew
• Caviar
• Cayenne
• Chai
• Cheddar
• Cheerio
• Cherry
• Chesnut
• Chickpea
• Chili
• Chip
• Churro
• Cinnamon
• Clementine
• Cocoa
• Coconut
• Coffee
• Cookie
• Cranberry
• Crêpe
• Croissant
• Crouton
• Crumbs
• Cucumber
• Cupcake
• Curry
• Date
• Dijon
• Donut
• Dorito
• Dumpling
• Éclair
• Espresso
• Fig
• Flan
• Flapjack
• Fondue
• Frappe
• French Fry
• Frito
• Fritter
• Fudge
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Granola
• Gravy

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• Grits
• Guacamole
• Gumbo
• Gyro
• Hash Brown
• Hazel
• Hershey
• Hoagie
• Honey
• Hummus
• Jack
• Jalapeño
• Jambalaya
• Jasmine
• Jello
• Jellybean
• Juice
• Kabob
• Kale
• Kimchi
• Kiwi
• Kumquat
• Latke
• Latté
• Lemon
• Lentil
• Licorice
• Macaron
• Macaroni
• Mango
• Maple
• Marmalade
• Marshmallow
• Meatball
• Milkshake
• Mocha
• Mochi
• Mousse
• Muffin
• Mushroom
• Noodle
• Nori
• Nugget
• Nutella
• Nutmeg
• Oatmeal
• Olive
• Oreo
• Pancakes
• Parfait
• Parsnip
• Peach

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• Peanut
• Pear
• Pecan
• Peperoni
• Pepper
• Peppermint
• Pesto
• Pickles
• Pistachio
• Pita
• Plum
• Popcorn
• Poppy
• Potato
• Pretzel
• Pudding
• Pumpkin
• Queso
• Quiche
• Quinoa
• Radish
• Raisin
• Ramen
• Ratatouille
• Ravioli
• Reeses
• Rosemary
• S'mores
• Sage
• Salami
• Sausage
• Scampi
• Scone
• Shortcake
• Skittles
• Snickers
• Sorbet
• Spaghetti
• Spam
• Sprout
• Squash
• Sriracha
• Strawberry
• String Bean
• Sugar
• Sushi
• Sweet Pea
• Taco
• Taffy
• Tater Tot
• Toast
• Toffee
• Tofu
• Tootsie
• Truffle
• Turnip
• Twinkie
• Vanilla
• Waffle
• Wasabi
• Whiskey
• Wonton
• Ziti

Your dog may be your running, hiking, or boating companion, able to keep up with your athletic ways. Naming her after one of the great female athletes can tap into her active personality.

• Wilma Rudolph – an Olympic trailblazer, the first to win three gold medals in track and field
• Consider "Pica" for Picabo Street, another Olympian; she made her mark on the ski slopes
• Serena Williams – American tennis player
• Venus Williams – sister of Serena. Both are considered among the best ever tennis players
• Simone – Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast and Simone Manuel, an American swimmer with Olympic and World Championship medals, was the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming
• Allyson Felix – American track and field athlete
• Lindsey – Lindsey Vonn is a highly successful American alpine skier and Lindsey Horan is an American soccer player who has won an Olympic gold medal
• Ronda Rousey – American mixed martial artist who was the first woman to win a UFC championship and is considered one of the greatest female fighters of all time
• Billie Jean King – American tennis player and a pioneer for gender equality in sports
• Katie Ledecky – American swimmer with World Championship and Olympic gold medals
• Marta Vieira da Silva – Brazilian soccer player considered to be one of the best soccer players of all time
• Jessica Ennis-Hill – British track and field athlete with Olympics and World Championship wins
• Mia Hamm – American soccer player considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time
• Danica Patrick – American race car driver who was the first woman to win an IndyCar race
• Mary Lou Retton – American gymnast, won the all-around gold medal at the 1984 Olympics and was the first American woman to win an Olympic gymnastics gold medal.
• Naomi Osaka – a Japanese tennis player who has won four Grand Slam singles titles and is known for her activism and advocacy for mental health awareness.
• Alex Morgan – an American soccer player who has won Olympic gold medals and helped lead the United States women's national soccer team to FIFA Women's World Cups

Perhaps your girl is more peaceful or known for her beauty and refinement. Consider looking to nature for inspiration. Daisy, Jasmine, Lily, and Lotus are delicate, feminine possibilities. If flowers aren't your thing, consider looking beyond the U.S. for beautiful labels. In Armenian, "Siran" is "beautiful," in Greek, "Calla" or "Calli" is "the most beautiful," and "Kumi" is "rarely seen beauty" in Japanese. Other pretty names for a pretty dog include Inga, Adah, and Lana.

Plenty of women have made their mark on the world, including some with unique names. If you love fashion, consider "Coco" for Coco Chanel. Brigitte Bardot was not only a beautiful actress, but a tireless animal rights activist. Mata Hari was a spy and an exotic dancer, while Maya Angelou was a great poet and writer.

You may want to take a few days to get to know your dog and get a greater understanding of her personality and work from there. Think about words in other languages that represent the way she makes you feel or some aspect of her personality that you notice. For instance, if she's a sweet little thing, she would be "Miette" in French. Exotic female dog names don't have to be traditional names. Consider for instance words that have some meaning in a foreign language that you appreciate. If your dog has a black coat, words that mean "black" or "dark" in other languages might do the trick, like "Noire" meaning black in French. Midnight in Japanese is Yonaka.

Another option is to work your way through the alphabet, choosing a name for every letter and trying it on for size. Is she an Audrey for A, or an Edna for E? A little time getting to know your dog will help you figure out the name that fits her to a T — perhaps a Tia.

Pets are like our children. We love them, care for them, and we get to dress them up in adorable outfits — if that's a thing we feel like doing! So it's extra important that we take time to find the perfect name that reflects our new pet's personality and potential. Naming can be hard, which is why we've gathered nine pet-naming techniques to find the perfect fit, as well as assembled a handful of our most beloved lists of pet names!

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