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Fun/uncommon female dog names

96 replies

82Songs · 10/07/2025 23:23

Help! We will be taking home a labradoodle pup next month and we cannot decide on a name. We are in agreement that we don't want it to be a really common name, but between the four of us we cannot make a decision - someone always objects. Examples of names preferred by some in the family are Clover, Coco, Dilly, Newt, Ducky, Tuna (!) and Pearl.

I have read loads of old threads and lists of dog names, but need more inspiration. Any suggestions very welcome!

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CoubousAndTourmalet · 10/07/2025 23:28

Clearly you aren't looking for a human name, so I'll say Noodles, because of the curly coat.

82Songs · 10/07/2025 23:28

Here she is!

Fun/uncommon female dog names
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82Songs · 10/07/2025 23:31

@CoubousAndTourmalet Great suggestion! DH and I love the name Noodle/s but both DS are dead set against it.

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CoubousAndTourmalet · 10/07/2025 23:31

Of the ones you suggested, she looks like a Dilly...

ThisTooShallPassApparently · 10/07/2025 23:32

I keep seeing Americans with dogs called Toast!

NuffSaidSam · 10/07/2025 23:36

I like all the suggested names. My suggestions are:

Margaret
Nutterbutter
Pip
Boo
Fudge

SkalengeckOrSiegbarste · 10/07/2025 23:41

I'm drawn to a D name.
Dilly or Dilys
Dahlia
Delilah
Dixie

She's gorgeous, that little nose!

DrUptonsGardenGnome · 10/07/2025 23:42

Dolly (Doodles)
Toffee
Mimsy

Congratulations. She is adorable.

WilmaDickshow · 10/07/2025 23:46

She’s gorgeous OP!

How about:

Crumble
Hazel
Sky
Bramble
Tulip
Inca
Crumpet

newrubylane · 10/07/2025 23:47

I have always said if I had a dog she'd be called Doris.

TheNightingalesStarling · 10/07/2025 23:48

Cappuccino

FoxyLoxyy · 10/07/2025 23:52

Rhubarb
truffle
trousers
Taxi
Flea
Walnut
Goose
Moose

OneNewLeader · 10/07/2025 23:56

Caramel (Cara).

spiritowl · 10/07/2025 23:57

Tansy

82Songs · 10/07/2025 23:59

These are great suggestions so far!

@newrubylane That's one of our faves as well! But DS (16) objects 😕

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Dabralor · 11/07/2025 00:03

My own girl dog is Margot but I've always loved Pocket.

Congrats - she is gorgeous!

Enough4me · 11/07/2025 00:06

Pippi
Tulip

SemperIdem · 11/07/2025 00:07

Maple

editing just to add: she’s absolutely lovely

Wingingitbestican · 11/07/2025 00:18

Maud
Betty
Mabel
Joyce
Alison

82Songs · 11/07/2025 06:33

Both DS want Madge, because of the tv show Benidorm.

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aGirlLikeJesamine · 11/07/2025 06:36

curly sue
gigi
doodle
margaret
vivian

tumblingdowntherabbithole · 11/07/2025 07:35

Peanut.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 11/07/2025 07:38

When it comes to naming dogs, don't worry about 'cute', worry about 'what I can shout at full volume across a field without sounding like an utter twat, and that the dog can pick up at least the first syllable of and know you are talking to them.'

Which is why I go for hard first syllables, like T or B. Current dog is called Teal (and she's a Patterdale, so I have had many many occasions to need to yell it and have her hear me first time).

Theredjellybean · 11/07/2025 07:39

Socks...as she looks like she has white socks on.

We have a theme of Shakespearian names for our dogs... currently have Hero, desdamona and Oberon...

Not sure if that helps

Cavello · 11/07/2025 07:39

We have a Nacho and we heard someone call their dog Taco. I also like Toast and Maple. Love a fun pet name.