Cool Dog Names: A List of Cool Names for your Cool Dog

The cool dog names list has names for dogs who are special, memorable and downright cool. While you may think your dog is too cool for drool, just remember your neighbor may not think so, especially if they leave a pile of something hot on their lawn. Let’s not get the big head (although I think my 4 dogs are pertty cool, too!).

Take at look at the photo below. If that isn’t a cool dog, I don’t know what is. She could be on the red carpet at the premier of the next Marley and Me movie.

Do you have a cool Chihuahua? How about naming him Ricochet? If your pup loves riding around in your sports car, you could name her Porsche. Or name your hip, musical dog Woodstock.

If you prefer one syllable dog names, there aren’t as many on the cool dog names list as on others, but here are a few: Fang, Fizz, Jaws, Khan and Zeke.

For this list, I have tried to stay away from the most popular dog names like Sadie, Bella, Jake and Bailey, just to keep you out of the mainstream. If you DO like popular names, check the top 100 dog names list for suggestions.

My Favorite Cool Dog names

Three of my favorite cool dog names are Sabre, Kona and Griffey. I also think Monroe is very cool, even if you have never heard of Marilyn Monroe. Really? You have never heard of her? You must be very young.

Although I love one syllable dog names, there aren’t very many on this list. If that’s what you want, go straight to the list and start snooping around.

Just be careful not to choose a one syllable name that sounds like one of your dog training commands. It could confuse your dog. You might also find something you like on the Hunting dog names list, even if you don’t hunt. There are a lot of great one syllable names on that list.

Below is a list of more than 100 of my favorite cool dog names, many with reasons why they made the list. Have fun while you are hunting. If you don’t find a name you like, visit our Dog Names by Breed page or one syllable dog names list to see more options. For even more names, search our list of more than 4,000 puppy names.

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Name	Meaning
Adorable	…and cool!
Aloha	Stands for peace, affection, and compassion; also a great name for a surfer or beach-loving dog
Aspen	A ski resort in Colorado. Perhaps a name for a skiing dog (if there is such a thing)?
Atlantis	The Lost Continent believed to have entirely sunk during an earthquake
Aurora	Means “dawn”; also the Roman goddess of the morning
Avalon	An island paradise where King Arthur went to at his death
Azure	Having a light, purplish shade of blue, particualrly in their fur
Bali	A beautiful island in southern Indonesia
Brinkley	This is not a tribute to Christie Brinkley. I just love the name for a dog. The picture in my mind is of a Golden Retriever, although my brother’s Golden is named Ruby (hey, that’s not even on the list!).
Brody	Means “brother” in Irish
Bungee	Very cute name that fits a small and cool dog
Burgundy	A reddish hue
Cabaret	A form of entertainment; for the dancing, singing, acting, etc. dog
Cabo	Other than the Chihuahua, there aren’t too many dog breeds from Mexico. Consider this name if you love to vacation in Mexico or you wish you could.
Caboodle	Having group or bunch, as in “a caboodle of fur”
Cadence	A flow of sounds; for the music-loving dog
Caesar	Can mean “head of hair” or “ruler” — take your pick
Capo	For the guitar player and the wanna-be. Even if you don’t own an axe, this is a cool puppy name.
Celeste	Means “heavenly”
Chalet	A type of house or building. Go figure
Charisma	Oozing attractiveness or charm which make her simple irresistible
Chewbacca	With think shaggy fur, just like the character from Start Wars
Dakota	Great and unbeatable fighter
Dallas	Girl’s name that means “valley of the meadows”
Dangerfield	Simple it: a dnager field
Darby	Means “deer park”
Desiree	French for “much desired”; for the very popular dog
Dewey	Variant (and probably a cuter version) of David
Digby	Means “town by the ditch”
Domino	Means “lord” or “master”; for the dog that everyone reveres as king
Elvis	We can’t leave “The King” off the cool dog names list. That wouldn’t be right. Just don’t poop on my blue suede shoes (hey, there might be a song in that!).
Equity	Refers to the value of a company
Fable	A fictional story that features animals, plants, objects, and mythical creatures
Fang	For the cool dog with equally cool fangs
Fantasia	Probably means “fantastic”
Fizz	Makes a hissing or bubbling sound, like a beverage. But are there dogs who can make these sounds? I’m not so sure
Freedom	For the dog that gives the owner freedom. Or for the owner who gives their dog freedom. Whichever
Furball	The furry dog that you can roll into a cute little ball of fur
Gangsta	Hardcore and tough. Always gets his way. Always
Grandeur	For the dog who is every sorts of superlatives. Positive ones, that is
Griffey	This is one of my favorite names on the cool dog names list. Not because of the baseball player (Ken Griffey Jr.). I just like the name.
Gumdrop	Cute name for a ctue dog; preferably those that have a pastel colored-fur
Hailey	Means “from the hay clearing”
Handsome	Good-looking. Down to the very last bit
Harley	Even though I don’t ride a Hawg, I still think this warrants inclusion on the cool dog names list.
Heartbreaker	Very popular with the ladies (dogs or humans) but somehow seems to hate being attached
Homeboy	The proverbial “boy-next-door”. Or rather “dog-next-door”
Iceman	Dogs who love the cold
Illusion	Do you find your dog appearing and disappearing seemingly out of thin ice? This just might be the perfect name
Imagine	Believe to exist, although it would be hard to not believe that you actually have a dog
Jacuzzi	A large bath. Bathing or swimming-lover
Jaws	With sharp and powerful jaws comparable to that of a shark
Jitterbug	Seems to always get the jitters, especially around strangers
Jubilee	A special anniversary for something. Great name if your dogwas given as a gift for an anniversary
Kahlua	coffee-flavored liqueur made in Mexico
Khan	As in, The Wrath of Khan for all you Star Trek fans.
Killer	Need I say more? Fitting name for hunting dogs
Kimono	Picture a cute little Shiba Inu with this name. Too cool!
Kirby	Means “from the village with the church”
Kona	This is one my favorite names on the cool dog names list. I don’t drink coffee, but I DO like Hawaii.
Lefty	The left-handed dog. Figure this out
Letterman	For all of you late night TV watchers. Some people love the guy and some hate him. I am rather neutral, but I do like the name for a cool dog.
Liberty	Freedom! Or a dedication to Lady Liberty, if you are such a fan
Loverboy	Loves everyone, especially the ladies (dogs or otherwise)
Mafia	Someone part of a criminal society. A gangster name
Magnum	Something larger than normal
Magoo	How about this name for your Beagle?
Mango	Mango
Maui	A Hawaiian island. For the sun and sand lover
Mickey	You might find it weird to give a dog a name made poular by a mouse. Just try not to think about it
Midge	Probaby a variation of “Madge” which means “pearl”
Mitchie	Variation of “Mitch”. Could be short for “Michelle”
Monroe	This is one of my top 4 cool dog names. I just love the way it sounds. If you like Marilyn Monroe, feel free to use this name in her honor. Here is one of my favorite Marilyn Monroe quotes: “We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.”
Moonbeam	A ray of moonlight
Mugsy	Great name for a bulldog.
Mystic	Mysterious in every way
Nevada	A state in western US. A great way to show pride if you live in this state
Nutmeg	An aromatic seed
Oliver	Means “elf army”
Omelet	That breakfast dish that we love so much
Outlaw	A criminal
Paris	That place where everyone dreams of going to someday
Patience	For the very patient dog. No one can mess their mood up
Porsche	Does your dog ride around in your sports car? You DO have a Porsche? Two great reasons to use this puppy name.
Rascal	Seemingly gets into trouble almost all the time
Ricochet	Picture a Chihuahua with this name. Check the Chihuahua names list for even more ideas.
Rio	That popular tourist attraction in Brazil
Sabre	This is one my favorite names on the cool dog names list. Notice it is spelled different than the “Saber” you generally see. This is spelled like the cool post-World War II jet used in the Korean War.
Safari	Great name for a hunting dog
Salem	Sabrina the Teenage Witch’s cat. Should also pass off as a great dog’s name
Shasta	An Indian from northern California and southern Oregon
Spirit	full of life
Sputnik	Small and cute
Squeak	Does your dog squeaks instead of barks? (This might be a little too weird but there might just be at least one)
Sunshine	The sunshine of your life, brightening up even your darkest days
Taboo	This one really gets me thinking. Black dog? A dog with squinty eyes? Hmmm.
Tango	Does your dog love the Tango? Why not name him it?
Traveler	Loves travelling. Perfect name for a dog companions of travellers
Tsunami	Leaving them to roam the home alone results in a catastrophic scene that looks like your home just experienced such a disaster
Woodstock	Were you around in August 1969? If you were, you can name your puppy after the famous musical event. If not, you can go with the famous Peanuts cartoon character.
Zeke	This name is on a lot of my puppy names lists, including the one syllable dog names list. It’s one of my very favorite names. It just has a great ring to it.
Zigzag	Goes this way and that way in a flash. Just could not seem to stay still.
Zoey	Greek for “life”

Can’t find the name you like on the Cool Dog names list? Don’t give up. Visit our Dog Names by Breed list or one syllable dog names list to do some more searching. If you have a great name, tell us about it!

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