250+ Red Dog Names For Your Fiery Pooch
Clifford. That is absolutely the only name you need to be calling your red or red and white dog. We do, however, know that that might be a little too obvious or not a great choice of name for your small breed.
Dogs with any red on them are really beautiful, not that common (although not rare), and can actually be a number of different shades of red. Whether you have a ginger dog or a pup with really dark red hair, we’ve got the ideal name for them!
Maybe you’ll find their name inspired by a bright red flower, a red planet, red food, or even your favorite TV series! Here’s a list of our favorite red dog names.
Cute Red Dog Names
Whether you have a female or male red dog, most of us want their name to be cute. And luckily there are some amazing ones to choose from!
Over the past few years, we have curated more than 20,000 dog names.
In just a few easy steps, you can discover a wide array of wonderful names, each selected to match your dog’s size, color, gender, personality, and beyond. Plus, there's the option to save your top picks and share them with friends or family.
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| Autumn |
| Berry |
| Blush |
| Currant |
| Ember |
| Freckles |
| Phoenix |
| Poppy |
| Razzy |
| Rusty |
| Twizzler |
Male Red Dog Names
Many owners of red dogs want a name that’s particularly good for a boy pup. There are some incredible red Egyptian dog breeds and we think any of these would be perfect!
| Blaze |
| Brick |
| Copper |
| Ed |
| George |
| Harry |
| Weasley |
| Ziggy |
Female Red Dog Names
When many of us think of female red dog names and famous dogs in general, we think of the beautiful Lady from the popular Disney movie. Although she’s an American Cocker Spaniel, these names are perfect for almost any breed!
| Lady |
| Lucy |
| Penny |
| Rosalie |
| Rosie |
| Ruby |
| Scarlett |
| Valentine |
Funny Red Dog Names
If Spice Girl isn’t quite catchy enough for you, you could always name them Geri.
| Deadpool |
| Dragon |
| Dynamite |
| Fireball |
| Jam |
| Spice Girl |
| Spicy |
Dog Names Inspired by Red Food
Many popular foods around the world are red. Ketchup, bolognese, and strawberries… they’re a great source of inspiration for a name for your red-haired pooch. Could you imagine naming your pup after your favorite food?
| Apple |
| Bean |
| Beef |
| Beet |
| Bolognese |
| Carmine |
| Cherry |
| Cranberry |
| Cupcake |
| Fig |
| Goji |
| Grape |
| Ham |
| Ketchup |
| Lentil |
| Lychee |
| Meat |
| Meatball |
| Mulberry |
| Onion |
| Paprika |
| Pepper |
| Pepperoni |
| Plum |
| Pomegranate |
| Potato |
| Radish |
| Rambutan |
| Raspberry |
| Rhubarb |
| Sausage |
| Sriracha |
| Strawberry |
| Tomato |
| Watermelon |
Dog Names Inspired by Red Drinks
Why are so many great drinks red? Whatever the answer, they make great names for red dogs too. Aperol the Australian Shepherd, Bloody Mary the Basenji (shortened to Mary, of course), or Smoothie the Shiba Inu? They’re so original and we guarantee there won’t be another drink-inspired name in the park!
| Aperol |
| Big Red |
| Bloody Mary |
| Coke |
| Cosmopolitan |
| Dr. Pepper |
| Margarita |
| Martini |
| Milkshake |
| Negroni |
| Red Bull |
| Smoothie |
| Tea |
| Wine |
Animal-inspired Red Dog Names
A lot of red dog breeds look like foxes, so it’s common for many owners to call their beautiful dogs after other animals. We particularly like octopus!
| Ant |
| Beetle |
| Crab |
| Crawfish |
| Deer |
| Flamingos |
| Fox |
| Frog |
| Horse |
| Kangaroo |
| Ladybug |
| Lobster |
| Lory |
| Newt |
| Octopus |
| Red Panda |
| Salmon |
| Seahorse |
| Shrimp |
| Snake |
| Squid |
| Squirrel |
| Starfish |
| Tiger |
Red Dog Names Inspired by Nature
So much of nature is red. An entire season, flowers, planets, stones, animals… lots of beautiful things in nature can make wonderful pup names. Many are great female and male red dog names for your ginger pooch.
| Canyon |
| Dawn |
| Begonia |
| Bottlebrush |
| Clay |
| Fire |
| Flower |
| Garnet |
| Gem |
| Higanbana |
| Lava |
| Maple |
| Mars |
| Mushroom |
| Nasturtiums |
| Obsidian |
| Poinsettia |
| Redwood |
| Rose |
| Saffron |
| Sumac |
| Sun |
| Sunrise |
| Sunset |
| Tulip |
| Volcano |
Names For Red Dogs Inspired By Characters From Movies, TV Shows and Books
Of course, Clifford isn’t the only famous character on our screens and books. From Disney princesses to superheroes, there’s a name for every dog!
| Name | Movie/TV Show/Book | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Anger | Inside Out | Male |
| Ariel | The Little Mermaid | Female |
| Blossom | PowerPuff Girls | Female |
| Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) | The Incredibles | Male |
| Bob the Tomato | VeggieTales | Male |
| Captain Hook | Peter Pan | Male |
| Chirp | Peep and the Big Wide World | Female |
| Clifford | Clifford The Big Red Dog | Male |
| Darth Maul | Star Wars | Male |
| Dash | The Incredibles | Male |
| Elastigirl | The Incredibles | Female |
| Elmo | Sesame Street | Male |
| Eric Cartman | South Park | Male |
| Flaky | Happy Tree Friends | Female |
| Ginny | Harry Potter | Female |
| Iago | Aladdin | Male |
| Iron Man | Iron Man | Male |
| Jack-Jack | The Incredibles | Male |
| Jafar | Aladdin | Male |
| James | James the Red Engine | Male |
| Jessi Glaser | Big Mouth | Female |
| Jessie | Toy Story | Female |
| Lana Loud | The Loud House | Female |
| Larry | SpongeBob SquarePants | Male |
| Lightning McQueen | Cars | Male |
| Lynn Loud Jr. | The Loud House | Female |
| Margaret | Regular Show | Female |
| Mighty Ray | Hero: 108 | Male |
| Mr. Krabs | SpongeBob SquarePants | Male |
| Numbuh 1 | Codename: Kids Next Door | Male |
| Phineas Flynn | Phineas and Ferb | Male |
| Po | Teletubbies | Female |
| Pumbaa | The Lion King | Male |
| Ralph | Wreck-It Ralph | Male |
| Ron | Harry Potter | Male |
| Sebastian | The Little Mermaid | Male |
| Spider-Man | Spider-Man | Male |
| Spiral | Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures | Male |
| Stewie | Family Guy | Male |
| Violet | The Incredibles | Female |
| WordGirl | WordGirl | Female |
| Zoidberg | Futurama | Male |
Music-Inspired Red Dog Names
If you’re not going to call your red dog Clifford, then you must call them Ed Sheeran. You’ll get plenty of giggles on the street!
| Action Bronson |
| Cello |
| Ed Sheeran |
| El-P |
| Flute |
| Guitar |
| Julio Bashmore |
| Piano |
Names Inspired by Red Videogames Characters
If my nephews are anything to go by, Pokemon is making a big comeback. The cards are back and lots of us are looking for Pokemon-inspired dog names too. But there are actually lots of great videogames names you can call your red furry friend, including the most famous of all – Mario!
| Name | Videogame | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Blaziken | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Camerupt | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Charizard | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Charmander | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Charmeleon | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Corphish | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Darmanitan | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Deoxys | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Diddy Kong | Super Mario | Male |
| Doctor Eggman | Sonic | Male |
| Flaeron | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Groudon | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Ho-Oh | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Kingler | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Kirby | Kirby | Unisex |
| Knuckles | Sonic | Male |
| Krabby | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Latias | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Ledyba | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Magby | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Magcargo | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Magikarp | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Magmar | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Mario | Super Mario | Male |
| Maxwell | Scribblenauts | Male |
| Octillery | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Pansear | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Paras | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Porygon2 | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Red | Pokémon | Male |
| Shy Guy | Super Mario | Male |
| Slugma | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Solrock | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Tatsugiri | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Torchic | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Voltorb | Pokémon | Unisex |
| Wurmple | Pokémon | Unisex |
Wine-Inspired Dog Names
What could possibly be better than calling your dog after a good red wine? Not only is it totally unique but most of the words are beautiful too!
| Beaujolais |
| Bordeaux |
| Hermitage |
| Lambrusco |
| Malbec |
| Merlot |
| Nebbiolo |
| Pinot |
| Sangiovese |
| Syrah |
| Tempranillo |
| Zinfandel |
Red Dog Names In Other Languages
Looking for words in other languages is a great place to start when deciding on a unique and cute name for your dog. Just make sure you know how to pronounce them too!
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aka (赤) | “Red” in Japanese |
| Alba | “Dawn” in Italian |
| Formica | “Ant” in Italian |
| Kasei (火星) | “Mars” in Japanese |
| Kazan (火山) | “Volcano” in Japanese |
| Lóng (龙) | “Dragon” in Chinese (Simplified) |
| Marte | “Mars” in Spanish |
| Rauður | “Red” in Icelandic |
| Rosso | “Red” in Italian (for a male) |
| Rouge | “Red” in French |
| Fragola | “Strawberry” in Italian |
| Cerise | “Cherry” in French |
| Ttalgi (딸기) | “Strawberry” in Korean |
| Pimienta | “Pepper” in Spanish |
Red And White Dog Names
Many gorgeous red dogs have some white on them too. They may even be mainly white and just have beautiful red ears like the stunning Papillon breed. The following names are especially for these double-colored dogs.
| Candy cane |
| Goldfish |
| Koi |
| Red Velvet |
| Santa Claus |
So, What Should You Call Your Dog?
Red is such a popular coat color amongst dog owners because it’s so unique and beautiful. It’s therefore important you give your dog a name that highlights its wonderful coat. Whether you decide to name them after a wine, your favorite videogame character, or a pasta sauce, make sure it suits your pet, is easy for them to understand and you like it too.
Out of all of these red dog names, which is your favorite? Let us know what you end up calling your new red puppy!
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