110+ Black and White Dog Names (With Meanings!)

There are so many amazing dog coat colors and combinations. Two of the most popular pup colors are black and white. So of course, black and white dogs are family favorites. They can be mainly one color with tiny patches of the other, striped, spotted… there really are so many to choose from!

When you’ve chosen the right breed for you, you’ll need to start thinking about a possible name. But with so many amazing black and white dog names around, how do you know which is best for your pup?

We’ve put together a list of more than 100 names for you to go through. We’ve described each one so you know exactly what it means and whether that unique name will suit your pooch.

How To Choose the Best Name for a Black and White Dog?

Before you choose a name for your dog, you need to make sure you’ve got the best black and white dog breed for your family, experience, and situation.

Once you’ve done that, you can start thinking about a name. For most dog owners, the most important thing is that you like it. You’re going to be saying their name a lot every day (and thinking about it too), so it’s important you really like it.

You also need to consider whether it suits your dog. Think about their breed and whether they like water, hunting, chasing, playing, etc. Your dog’s personality (or their breed standard if you’re getting them as a puppy) can have a positive influence on their name. 

You need to make sure you can pronounce their name as well. This is more important with Italian dog names or another foreign language name, but it still applies to black and white dog  names. You’ll be shouting it a lot in the park – so make sure you can pronounce it!

Male Black and White Dog Names

Some owners like to choose strong male or female names for their black and white dogs. Here are some of our favorites for boy pups!

Charlie	A very cute name for almost any adorable doggo!
Chester	For a regal dog that’s also a little cheeky
Domino	Perfect for a black and white puppy!
Droopy	Just like the cartoon – amazing for a Basset Hound
Felix	A great name for loyal pups that love playing too
Max	According to the American Kennel Club, Max is the most popular dog name
Merle	Whilst it may be a little obvious, this could be such a great name for a merle dog breed!
Milo	Another wonderful canine name for your furry best friend
Snoopy	The loveable cartoon written by Charles M. Schulz – perfect for a breed with a white body and black ears
Tuxedo	Ideal for the classic gentlemen of the canine world, the Boston Terrier!

Female Black and White Dog Names

Here are some of the best female black and white dog names for breeds of all sizes and personalities.

Bellatrix	One of our favorite Harry Potter dog names, Bellatrix may not be a goody – but she’s certainly iconic!
Boots	Perfect if your white dog has little black booties or socks
Luna	Another really popular female dog name (and another favorite character from Harry Potter)
Maggie	An adorable name for little pups
Millie	How great would this be for a Border Collie?
Mittens	We love this adorable name for any puppy
Peppa	The most famous Peppa may be pink rather than black and white, but we still love it for your new dog
Star	Because that’s what your dog is, right?
Stella	Star again, but with a bit of an Italian twist

Food-Inspired Black and White Dog Names

Black and white food may be an odd choice when it comes to dog name ideas, but there are actually so many great ones to choose from. Some may be quite a surprise!

Beans	For excitable dogs that are full of them!
Cake	Combine your favorite food with your favorite fluffy friend
Chip	Ok, you’d probably send back a chip that was black and white, but it’s still a cute name for your four-legged friend
Cookie	How sweet is that?
Cupcake	Another popular food name for dogs. We love this for Cockapoochi!
Donut	Perfect for a seriously intelligent black and white breed
Frosting	Ideal for all dogs but particularly good for snow dogs like Huskies and Malamutes
Macaron	How can you not love this for a sweet-natured, small pup?
Milkshake	Ideal for a primarily white dog with little black spots (which could be chocolate chips)!
Muffin	An adorable and yummy name
Oreo	Perfect for dogs with black dots or a primarily black coat with a line of white fur
Pepper	Maybe for a salt and pepper dog (or those with a bit of ticking)?
Sprinkles	We love this for a Spaniel
Truffles	Possibly the cutest name on the list. Did you know that Miniature Poodles are able to search for Truffles?

Cute Black and White Dog Names

If you’d rather stay away from food names for your black and white dog, why not choose a generally cute one? Here are some of our favorites. 

Dice	We would say you should call your pup the singular version of “die”, but that’s not a great name to shout in the park
Domino	One of the most popular black and white dog names
Doodles	What a wonderful name for any Poodle mix
Galaxy	A strong and cute name for either large or small pups
Keys	Perhaps not the most popular name ever, but your dog would certainly be unique!
Moon	A great one for black dogs with large white, circular patches
Patches	Very cute. We also love Patch – and it’s a great Disney dog name
Penguin	Penguin the dog. We love it!
Piano	Possible for a more vocal dog breed?
Puffin	Puffins are adorable black and white water birds, so could be a good name for a water retrieving breed
Slate	A simple yet strong name for black and white dogs (and gray ones)
Space	A cute possibility for large breeds
Stormy	This is another we love for ticked dogs or merle pups. Black and white dogs look particularly impressive when the colors combine
Yin-Yang	A cute name for pups with opposite colors

Funny Black and White Dog Names

Many puppy parents love to go for more unique and funny names for their dogs. There are plenty of great black and white ones for you to choose from!

Astronaut	Imagine calling your incredibly cute dog Astronaut?
Chanel	For the fashionista pooch that loves an LBD
Chess	Perfect for one of the oldest dog breeds in the world
Coal	For all those naughty boys and girls
Crossword	It’s certainly unique!
Elvis	For some reason, we love this for a Chinese Crested Dog
Maki	Seriously cute name for a tiny breed
Monk	A strong name for a quiet and calm pup
Pepé Le Pew	The classic cartoon character from the Looney Tunes. He might be a French skunk but we love the name for dogs too!
Pirate	The ultimate name for a pup with an eye patch
Playboy	A risky name – but no judgment here!
Smoke	Ideal for a Greyhound or another fast dog breed
Soccer	For dogs that love to chase after balls
Sushi	How adorable is that for your black and white dog? Even better if they’ve got a bit of orange on them too!
Zorro	Particularly good if your dog looks like they have a mask

Animal-Inspired Names for Black and White Dogs

As well as dogs, there are a lot of other animals that are black and white and which make great names. These are some of the most famous ones. 

Badger	One of the best names for a strong and stocky black and white dog
Bunny	For excitable and very cute, tiny dogs
Cow	It’s unusual. But could work for the ideal breed (such as a black Great Dane with white patches)
Fly	Another great name for a fast dog breed
Lemur	Lemur the Labrador – it’s a cute option!
Orca	Definitely sounds nicer than Killer Whale
Panda	Ideal for a black and white Border Collie
Raccoon	For cheeky little dogs that love to get under your feet!
Raven	A strong name for anyone looking for a Game of Thrones-inspired dog name
Skunk	If Pepé Le Pew is too much of a mouthful
Tapir	For any pups with a pronounced nose
Tiger	Especially good for snowy dogs
Zebra	It would certainly stand out if you call your Dalmatian “Zebra”

Black and White Dog Names Inspired by Disney Characters

As well as Patch, there are a lot of other Disney characters that are black and white and have great names.

Goofy	The iconic dog and one of Mickey’s best friends
Max	Goofy’s very cute son (great for a puppy)
Mickey	No explanation needed
Minnie	Nor for her
Perdita	The mum in 101 Dalmatians and a popular name for the breed
Pongo	The dad in 101 Dalmatians

Black and White Names Inspired by Other Languages

Other languages are another great source of inspiration for black and white dog names.

Lua	Moon in Portuguese
Saikoro	Die in Japanese (again, maybe the plural is better)
Scacchi	Chess in Italian (pronounced SKÁKI)
Tsuki (月)	Moon in Japanese
Yuèliàng (月亮)	Moon in Chinese

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Black and White Dog Names Inspired by Patterns

As is the case with dog coats, there are lots of beautiful patterns that are usually black and white. 

Checkers	An iconic black and white pattern (and a great game)
Chevron	Zig zags which give a 3D effect
Dot	We love this for a pup with just a single splodge of either black or white on a fully colored coat
Freckles	Adorable for a ticked or very spotty pup, especially if the spots are on their face
Gingham	The famous tablecloth pattern
Grayscale	A totally unusual name, but great for dogs that have a mixed black and white coat that almost looks gray
Harlequin	A diamond pattern, and also the name for one of the Great Dane coat colors
Houndstooth	How great is that for a dog name? It’s characterized by a sort of broken checked pattern
Marble	Isn’t that such a cute name for a dog!
Monochrome	In terms of coat color. Not personality, of course
Patch	For a pup with random patches of color
Pinstripe	A good but unusual choice for a primarily black dog with faint white markings
Spot	A classic
Stripes	A good name for a brindle-coated dog
Zig Zag	Could even be a good name for two black and white dogs!

Black and White Pokemon Names

There are so many amazing Pokemon dog names. Many of our favorites are especially good for black and white dogs. For any Pokemon fans, these could all be a really good choice!

Blitzle	A very cute, zebra kind of dog with black and white markings
Duskull	A ghost-style Pokemon, as the name would suggest!
Gengar	Another ghost and poison-style Pokemon
Houndoom	Perhaps the ultimate Pokemon dog name. This dog-like Pokemon also has horns like a ram. Perfect for a strong pup like the Doberman
Onyx	The iconic rock dragon
Pancham	The cutest little panda Pokemon
Reshiram	The mascot for Pokemon black, Reshiram is a beautiful dragon Pokemon
Shelgon	Another super cute Pokemon with a large shell and beautiful yellow eyes
Unown	One of the oddest looking Pokemon
Zekrom	A black dragon-style Pokemon

Black and White Dog Breeds

If you’re looking for black and white dog names, it’s probably because you have or are looking for a black and white dog breed. You can find 25 black and white breeds here, but these are some of the most famous ones.

• Dalmatian
• Border Collie
• Great Dane
• Chihuahua
• Portuguese Water Dog
• Italian Greyhound
• Alaskan Malamute
• Fox Terrier
• Boston Terrier
• Old English Sheepdog

Conclusion: Black and White Dog Names

There are so many black and white dog breeds (and we haven’t even covered the mixed breeds)! So it’s a good job that there are so many fantastic black and white dog names to choose from too. Everything from funny ones to classic names. 

We’d love to hear if you choose one of these names for your cute pooch. Let us know which one!