430+ Top Unisex Dog Names for Your New Puppy
If you are searching for the perfect name for your new pup that does not conform to typical gender roles, then you are in the right place. We have compiled the ultimate list that’s full of ideas of unisex dog names for your new pet.
💑 Human Gender Neutral Names for Dogs
The best place to start when trying to choose the right unisex name is to look at people names that you like. There are some great ideas for unisex dog names here for your pup. We adore the name “Hunter” for a pet Beagle – it’s super cute for a male or female dog.
| Alex (short for Alexandra and Alexander – many a King has had this name) |
| Billy/Billie |
| Carmen |
| Casey |
| Dakota |
| Dylan |
| Emerson |
| Frankie (Frankie is a nickname for Frank as well as Francis/Francesca) |
| Harper |
| Hunter |
| James (becoming increasingly popular as a girls name) |
| Jamie |
| Jo/Joe |
| Jordan |
| Jules (short for Julia and Julian) |
| Lee/Leigh |
| Quinn |
| Ronnie (a gender neutral name meaning wise ruler) |
| Rowan (a name of Scottish origin) |
| Theodore/Theodora (both names mean gift from God) |
| Wren |
😍 Cute and Playful Gender Neutral Names for Your Beloved Baby
If we have to confess, the cute lists of names are absolutely our favorite. Gender neutral by design, any of these names would ensure you are a proud mom or dad wherever you introduce your puppy.
We think “Paws” is a fabulous name for a Great Dane and we love the name “Smudge” for a pup with dark patches or splotches on their fur. “Cuddles” is one of the most popular unisex names amongst dog parents and for good reason – your new friend is going to be your cuddle buddy for life!
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| Baby |
| Bambino (a baby or young child) |
| Bubbles |
| Buttons |
| Chunky |
| Cottontail |
| Cuddlepuff |
| Cuddles |
| Curly |
| Darling |
| Fluffball |
| Fluffy |
| Freckles |
| Fur Ball |
| Furby (after the popular toys) |
| Fuzzy |
| Lovebug |
| Mittens |
| Patch |
| Pawcasso (a play on Picasso) |
| Paws |
| Pom Pom |
| Pookie Pie |
| Puff |
| Smudge |
| Snugglebum |
| Snuggles |
| Waggles |
| Whiskers |
| Wiggles |
| Ziggy |
😂 Funny Unisex Dog Names to Make Dog Parents Laugh
Funny names are always a great choice for dog owners with a sense of humor and if you are one of them, your searching is over. You absolutely cannot beat the unisex name “Chewbarka” – it’s hilarious! We also think “Ruff” is a great name for the pet Chihuahua in your life – these dogs are known to be “chatty”.
| Boo |
| Chewbarka (a play on the character Chewbacca in Star Wars) |
| Chewy |
| Flipper |
| Floppy |
| Frisky |
| Gizmo (a gadget) |
| Happy |
| Jazzy (after the music genre – “Jazz” is also a great name) |
| Lucky |
| Ninja (who says girls can’t be ninja’s?) |
| Pat (Pat is short for Patrick or Patricia – you can also pat a dog and that’s why it’s funny) |
| Patches |
| Pudge (the fat on a person’s body) |
| Reggae (a music genre) |
| Rocket |
| Rogue |
| Ruff (the sound a dog makes when it barks) |
| Wags |
| Woofer |
| Woofles |
😎 Cool Gender Neutral Dog Names for Your Pooch
When dark colored dogs have white socks on their feet, most people call these dogs “Socks” or “Boots”. We like being a little different though, and love unusual unisex dog names. How about “Bijou”, the French word for jewel for your little pup? We also love the idea of calling your unisex dog “Warrior” – this name is not just for males, it suits a girl dog perfectly too.
| Alpha |
| Bijou (French word for “jewel”) |
| Boots |
| Boss (girls can be the boss too) |
| Checkers |
| Domino |
| Echo |
| Flash |
| Harley (for the uber cool bikes) |
| Hashtag |
| Indie (one that is independent) |
| Indigo (a blue-purple color) |
| Izzy (short for both Isabel and Isaac) |
| K-9 |
| Karma |
| Marbles |
| Pip (nickname for the names Philip and Philippa) |
| Pixel |
| Puppinator (a play on The Terminator) |
| Rebel |
| Remi (a name of French origin that is gender-neutral in other parts of the world despite being a masculine name in France) |
| Scout |
| Socks |
| Trigger |
| Warrior (a warrior can be a man or a woman) |
🐻 Fun Unisex Dog Names Inspired by Other Animals
“Bear” is always a popular unisex name amongst dog owners because it is the perfect fit for almost all breeds, from smaller breeds like the Boston Terrier or Pugs with their broad eyes to huge breeds like the Great Dane with their massive paws. If you love all animals, great and small, then you are sure to find the right unisex name for your pooch on this list.
If you want more ideas, here’s our full list of dog names inspired by animals.
| Bear |
| Beetle |
| Bug |
| Cricket |
| Cub |
| Dusky (a type of dolphin) |
| Falcon |
| Fox |
| Froggy |
| Gecko |
| Goat |
| Guppy (a type of fish) |
| Hellbender (a giant aquatic salamander) |
| Lynx |
| Mamba (black and green mambas are snakes) |
| Monkey |
| Munchkin (a breed of sausage cat) |
| Panda |
| Peeper (the spring peeper frog) |
| Puff (for the puff adder) |
| Puffin (a type of bird) |
| Puma |
| Pup |
| Pupfish (for the devil’s hole pupfish – the rarest fish in the world) |
| Ragamuffin (a breed of cat) |
| Raven |
| Snapper (a marine fish) |
| Spinner (a type of dolphin) |
| Squirrel |
| Tiger |
| Viper |
| Wagtail (a type of bird) |
| Wolf |
🧁 Food Inspired Gender Neutral Names to make Everyone at the Dog Park Hungry!
Naming the furry friend in your life after your favorite food has always been a popular choice, even if it isn’t wise (it makes sticking to your diet that much harder when you are reminded of baked yumminess everytime you talk to your pup). We think “Cupcake” is an awesome unisex name and having a “Gumbo” or a “Fluffernutter” is sure to make you feel like a proud mom or dad at the dog park – everyone will comment on your delightfully unusual dog names.
| Bean |
| Biscuit |
| Bon Bon (a sweet) |
| Brownie |
| Butternut |
| Butterscotch |
| Cheerio |
| Cream Puff |
| Crumpet |
| Cupcake |
| Dumpling |
| Fluffernutter (a peanut butter and marshmallow creme sandwich) |
| Fudge |
| Gumbo (a stew that combines several varieties of meat or seafood with a sauce or gravy) |
| Hot Dog |
| Jelly |
| Kumquat (an edible orange-like fruit) |
| Licorice |
| Marshmallow |
| Mochi (a Japanese rice cake) |
| Muffin |
| Nacho |
| Noodle |
| Nori (a dried edible seaweed) |
| Nugget |
| Oreo |
| Pancake |
| Peanut |
| Pickles |
| Popsicle |
| Pork Chop |
| Puddin' |
| Pumpkin |
| Puppacino (a small cup of whipped cream for your dog from Starbucks) |
| Pupperoni (play on pepperoni) |
| Sausage |
| Schnitzel |
| Shrimp |
| Snickerdoodle (a type of cookie) |
| Sprout (for brussels sprouts) |
| Taco |
| Tater Tot (grated potatoes formed into small cylinders and then deep fried) |
| Tic Tac (small sweets) |
| Toffee |
| Waffle |
🧑🎤 Gender Neutral Names of the Rich & Famous for Your Star-Quality Puppy
Does your pet exude an undeniable air of celebrity? Then they need one of these famous unisex dog names. We really adore the Taylor cubed triangle thats all over socials at the moment – Taylor Lautner and his wife Taylor, jamming along to his ex Taylor Swift at her Era’s Tour concerts – life goals, right there!
| Andy | Andy MacDowell (female) & Andy Cohen (male) |
| Blake | Blake Lively (f) & Blake Shelton (m) |
| Bobby | Bobby Brown (m) & Bobbie Gentry (f) |
| Bodhi | Bodhi Elfman (m) & Bodhi Soleil Reed Somerhalder (f) |
| Cameron | Cameron Diaz (f) & Cameron Boyce (m) |
| Carrie/Carey | Carrie Underwood (f) & Carey Hart (m) |
| Danny | Danny De Vito (m) – Danni can also be a girls name (short for Daniella) |
| Drew | Drew Barrymore (f) & Drew Fuller (m) |
| Hayden | Hayden Christensen (m) & Hayden Panettiere (f) |
| Jackie | Jackie Chan (m) & Jackie Onassis (f) |
| Jude | Jude Law (m) – Jude is also short for Judy (f) – Hey Jude is also a hit song from The Beatles |
| Kelly | Kelly Slater (m) – Kelly is a typically female name |
| Kendall | Kendall Broadbent (m) & Kendall Jenner (f) |
| Kennedy | Kennedy Claire Walsh (f) & Kennedy Nelson (m) |
| Kim | Kim Kardashian (f) & Kim Jong Un (m) |
| Leslie | Leslie Nielsen (m) & Leslie Jones (f) |
| Micah | Micah Berry (f) & Micah Alberti (m) |
| Monroe | Marilyn Monroe (f) – Monroe can also be a boys name |
| Morgan | Morgan Freeman (m) & Morgan Fairchild (f) |
| Nicky/Nikki | Nicky Gumbel (m) & Nikki Reed (f) |
| Parker | Parker Posey (f) & Parker Stevenson (m) – this surname is becoming a popular unisex first name |
| Reese | Reese Diggs (m) & Reese Witherspoon (f) |
| Ricky | Ricky Lake (f) & Ricky Martin (m) |
| Sam | Sam Smith (m) & Samantha Jane Morton (f) |
| Sasha | Sasha Baron Cohen (m) & Sasha Luss (f) |
| Shay | Shay Astar (f) & Shay Hatten (m) |
| Stevie/Steve | Stevie Nicks (f) & Steve Carell (m) |
| Taylor | Taylor Swift (f) & Taylor Lautner (m) |
| Terry | Terry Pratchett (m) & Terry Dexter (f) |
| Toni/Tony | Toni Braxton (f) & Tony Danza (m) |
| Tracy | Tracy Morgan (m) & Tracy Chapman (f) |
🌿 Quirky Gender Neutral Dog Names Inspired by Nature
You cannot go wrong with a nature-inspired name for your dog ever. And if you see the incredible unisex names that fall into this category, you’ll see why we adore all the fabulous outdoor, weather type names.
We love the name “Pebbles” but if you are looking for something funny for your excitable new pup, how about “Thundertail”?
| Aero (of the air) |
| Amazon (the Amazon River) |
| Amur (the Amur River) |
| Aqua (for water) |
| Arvon (Mount Arvon) |
| Ash (for the tree – Ash can be a boys name or a nickname for Ashley which is a girls name) |
| Astro (of the stars) |
| Baldy (Baldy Mountain) |
| Barkley (for tree bark – it’s a funny name because dogs also bark) |
| Blizzard |
| Bolt |
| Bramble (for bramble bushes) |
| Chilly (for cold weather) |
| Comet |
| Conchos (the Conchos River) |
| Cypress (for the trees) |
| Danube (the Danube River) |
| Denali (a mountain in Alaska) |
| Dipper (for the Big Dipper) |
| Eclipse |
| Ember (embers are the glowing bits of coal as a fire dies out) |
| Everest (a mountain) |
| Fern (a type of plant) |
| Flame (for fire) |
| Flurry |
| Frosty |
| Fuji (Mount Fuji) |
| Jupiter |
| Lotus (for the Lotus flower) |
| Maple (for the trees) |
| Midnight |
| Nile (the Nile River) |
| Nova (a bright star that appears suddenly and releases powerful energy) |
| Onyx |
| Orion (a star constellation – also a Greek name) |
| Pebbles |
| Puddles |
| Rainier (Mount Ranier) |
| Shadow |
| Smokey |
| Snowball |
| Snowflake |
| Snowy |
| Sparky (for the sparks of flames) |
| Storm |
| Thunder (“Thundertail” is a fun dog name for a pup who’s always thumping their tail with happiness) |
| Tigris (the Tigris River) |
| Typhoon |
| Zephyr (a gentle breeze) |
🎥 Gender Neutral Dog Names Inspired by Fun Characters in Movies, TV Shows and Books
One of our favorite and iconic funny moments in Friends is when Phoebe’s brother names his daughter Chandler. We think this is the perfect name for boy dogs as well as female dogs. We have to say “Fizzgig” is a pretty cool name too.
| Avery | Dog with a Blog – Avery Jennings (female) – Avery is also a masculine name |
| Bantha | Star Wars – large furry mammals that are used as beasts of burden by the Tuskan Raiders on the planet Tatooine |
| Bingo | Bluey – she's Bluey's sister even though typically Bingo is name for boys |
| Blair | Gossip Girl – Blair Waldorf (female) – Blair is also a masculine name |
| Chandler | Friends – Chandler was a guy, but Phoebe's brother named his daughter Chandler too |
| Charlie | Good Luck Charlie – in the show Charlie is a girl but Charlie is typically a masculine name |
| Darcy | Pride and Prejudice – Mr. Darcy was a man, but Darcy is traditionally a girls name |
| Dobby | Peep Show – Dobby is a girl – Dobby is a boy in Harry Potter |
| Ewok | Star Wars |
| Fathier | Star Wars – they are non-sentient quadripeds similar to horses but with larger ears – often used as mounts in the films |
| Fizzgig | The Dark Crystal – he was a boy, but this is a cute girl name too |
| Georgie | IT – Georgie was a boy, but this is also a nickname for girls named Georgina |
| Jessie | Jessie – boys can also be Jesse |
| Lassie | Lassie – in the story the Collie Lassie was a girl character but she was only ever played by male dogs |
| Marley | Marley and Me |
| Mogwai | Gremlins |
| Mushu | Mulan – in the movie he's a boy, but the name Mushu can be female too, depending on which country it is used in |
| Porg | Star Wars – a fuzzy beakless creature that looks a bit like a penguin with oversized eyes |
| R2D2 | Star Wars |
| Robin | How I met Your Mother – Robin Sherbatsky (female) – Robin is also a guys name |
| Rory | Gilmore Girls – Rory Gilmore (female) – Rory is also a boys name |
| Sandy | How I met Your Mother – Sandy Rivers (male) – Sandy is also a girl name |
| Stitch | Lilo and Stitch – in the movie the character is male, but Stitch can be a girls name too |
| Tribbles | Star Trek |
| Wookiee | Star Wars |
🗼 Unisex Dog Names Inspired by Cities and Countries for the Cute Pup in Your Life
Place names are a popular choice for humans and dogs alike. Check out these awesome unisex dog names that pay tribute to some of the most incredible destinations on our beautiful planet. We would love a Newfoundland named “Tahoe”.
| Alaska | a US state |
| Asia | a continent |
| Aspen | a ski resort town |
| Bali | an Indonesian island |
| Berlin | capital of Germany |
| Bristol | a city in England |
| Brooklyn | a neighborhood in New York City |
| Cairo | the capital of Egypt |
| Chicago | a US city |
| Dallas | a city in Texas |
| Denver | a city in Colorado USA |
| Devon | a county in England |
| Dublin | capital of Ireland |
| Egypt | a country |
| Harlem | a neighborhood in New York City |
| Havana | city in Cuba |
| India | a country |
| Indiana | a US state |
| Ireland | a country |
| Israel | a country |
| Japan | a country |
| Kenya | an African country |
| London | capital of England |
| Maui | an island in Hawaii |
| Milan | a city in Italy |
| Montana | Montana is a US state |
| Nairobi | city in Kenya |
| Nevada | a US state |
| Paris | capital of France |
| Sydney | city in Australia |
| Tahoe | Lake Tahoe |
| Tennessee | a US state |
| Texas | a US state |
| Urban | Latin name meaning “of the city” |
| Vegas | Las Vegas – sin city |
🐲 Unisex Dog Names for Your Puppy Inspired by Mythology
Mythology is a great place to look for unisex dog names, especially if you are a fan of all things mystical. We adore the name “Phoenix” for a red-coated dog like the Irish Red Setter.
| Ares | Greek God of war – also a star sign that can be used as a unisex name (Aries) |
| Dragon | A huge winged reptile |
| Elf | A small pointy eared supernatural being |
| Ghost | The soul or spirit of a dead person |
| Gremlin | an imaginary mischievous sprite |
| Griffon | half eagle, half lion |
| Imp | a mythical being similar to a fairy or demon |
| Jinn | genies |
| Nyx | the personification of night (a female in mythology but a great unisex name) |
| Pegasus | winged horse |
| Peri | winged beings like fairies in Persian mythology |
| Phantom | Similar to a ghost |
| Phoenix | a firebird |
| Werewolf | males and females can get bitten and turn |
🏅 Sporty Unisex Dog Names for Every Dog’s Personality
Instead of looking for sporting stars this time, we decided to find some fun and quirky sporting terms that make excellent unisex dog names. We would love a dog named “Dimples”, especially if it was a smiley breed like a Samoyed or a Golden Retriever. Or how about “Speedy” for a Greyhound?
| Chaser | many sports require the players to chase a ball |
| Dagger | a shot that guarantees victory for a basketball team |
| Dimples | the indentations on a golf ball |
| Fungo | a lightweight training bat in baseball |
| Mitts | hockey gloves |
| Ping Pong | For the sport |
| Puck | the thing you pass and score with in ice hockey |
| Punch | what you do in boxing – “Punchy” is a great dog name |
| Ranger | the New York Rangers play ice hockey |
| Rookie | a person in their first year of a particular sport |
| Scratch | even par in golf |
| Speedy | any kind of racing sport requires speed |
| Sweeper | a defensive position in team sports |
| Swish | when the ball goes through the hoop in basketball without hitting the rim or backboard |
| Tumbles | you do many different kinds of tumbles in gymnastics |
| Victory | everyone wants to win the game |
| Yankee | a type of sports bet |
| Zinger | when you get hit by a ball and its very sore |
🕹️ Playful Unisex Dog Names Inspired by Video Game Characters for Your Pooch
Pokemon is the quintessential place to find unisex dog names as none of the characters have an assigned gender. However, if you don’t want to run around your neighborhood with your dog finding Pokemons, then you can choose another videogame to inspire your dog naming process. “We love the perfect name “Guardian” after the Elder Guardian in Minecraft – after all, your dog is going to be your best friend and protector for all their days.
| Allay | Minecraft |
| Arcanine | Pokemon |
| Archen | Pokemon |
| Asari | Mass Effect |
| Audino | Pokemon |
| Birdo | Super Mario Bros |
| Blissey | Pokemon |
| Bob | Animal Crossing |
| Burmy | Pokemon |
| Caterpie | Pokemon |
| Charizard | Pokemon |
| Cherubi | Pokemon |
| Chespin | Pokemon |
| Chocobo | Final Fantasy |
| Clank | Ratchet & Clank |
| Cottonee | Pokemon |
| Cubchoo | Pokemon |
| Delphox | Pokemon |
| Diglett | Pokemon |
| Drowzee | Pokemon |
| Dwebble | Pokemon |
| Eevee | Pokemon |
| Finneon | Pokemon |
| Flaaffy | Pokemon |
| Flea | Chrono Trigger |
| Frillish | Pokemon |
| Frisk | Undertale |
| Furret | Pokemon |
| Glaceon | Pokemon |
| Grumpig | Pokemon |
| Guardian | the Elder Guardian in Minecraft |
| Happiny | Pokemon |
| Hariyama | Pokemon |
| Hoppip | Pokemon |
| Hypno | Pokemon |
| Igglybuff | Pokemon |
| Jigglypuff | Pokemon |
| Jumpluff | Pokemon |
| Junimo | Stardew Valley |
| Jynx | Pokemon |
| Keldeo | Pokemon |
| Kirby | Kirby Series |
| Klonoa | The Klonoa Series |
| Kricketot | Pokemon |
| Lickitung | Pokemon |
| Lillipup | Pokemon |
| Litleo | Pokemon |
| Lucario | Pokemon |
| Luma | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Luxio | Pokemon |
| Magby | Pokemon |
| Mimikyu | Pokemon |
| Minun | Pokemon |
| Moogles | Final Fantasy |
| Mooshroom | Minecraft |
| Muk | Pokemon |
| Munchlax | Pokemon |
| Natu | Pokemon |
| Paolumu | Monster Hunter |
| Pikachu | Pokemon |
| Pikmin | Pikmin |
| Piplup | Pokemon |
| Poison | Final Flight |
| Prinny | Disgaea Series |
| Pupitar | Pokemon |
| Quina Quen | Final Fantasy |
| Rufflet | Pokemon |
| Scatterbug | Pokemon |
| Scraggy | Pokemon |
| Shaymin | Pokemon |
| Shinx | Pokemon |
| Skitty | Pokemon |
| Smoochum | Pokemon |
| Snorlax | Pokemon |
| Squirtle | Pokemon |
| Starfy | The Legendary Starfy |
| Sundance | Battlefield 2024 |
| Tangela | Pokemon |
| Tonberry | Final Fantasy |
| Totodile | Pokemon |
| Tyrunt | Pokemon |
| Vulpix | Pokemon |
| Weedle | Pokemon |
| Wigglytuff | Pokemon |
| Wooper | Pokemon |
| Wurmple | Pokemon |
| Xatu | Pokemon |
| Yordle | League of Legends |
| Yoshi | Super Mario Bros |
| Zigzagoon | Pokemon |
Last Thoughts
We hope you have enjoyed reading our list of unisex dog names as much as we enjoyed writing it. Let us know your favorite unisex name in the comments below.
I’m Shelley, a content creator and copywriter from Wicklow in the Irish countryside. I am a big animal lover, so writing about dogs is a dream come true! I’m the crazy lady who will stop you in the street while you’re out walking your dog to give it cuddles. I adore all dogs, but I would have to say the big slobbery ones are my favorite.
