Top 100 Dog Names -- How to Choose
1. Type of Pet:
The kind of pet you have largely determines the name you will give it. The size, temperament, and characteristics of the breed help decide your pet's name. For example, for an English Bulldog the name Braveheart or Bludgeon might be suitable but Fluffy or Dolly might not be as suited to the dog's appearance.
2.
Suitability:
Take the pet's image, size, behavior and other factors into consideration before choosing a name. A name that is not obvious yet that perfectly describes the dog in some quirky or ironic way is often the best name.
3. Personality:
Most important factor that is often neglected while choosing a dog's name is its personality. Wait a couple of days to observe your new pet's antics before you choose a name for him.
4. Physical Traits:
Sometimes a dog could have a specific physical trait that could be used to name him. Remember to avoid the obvious such as Blackie for black coated dogs, Toy for toy breeds, etc. Motley or Wandering Collage would often suit a Blue Tick Hound without being common.
5. Heritage:
History of the pet often produces great names for the pet. For example, once you learn that a havanese was from Cuba and that most Havanese today are descendants of 11 pups that came to America during a revolution, the name 'Cuban Refugee' would be an immediate choice. Of course, always make sure the name would befit your individual in terms of appearance and behavior also.
6. Popularity:
Popular names are obviously very common; always keep that fact in mind while choosing a name for your pet, especially if you are thinking of lending some uniqueness to your pet.
7. Inspiration:
The choice of names is limitless.
Names can be classified based on country/region (Americana, California), period
in history (Jurassic, Renaissance), language (English, Greek) foods and recipes
(Truffle, Candy), Cars and other vehicles (Peugeot, Rolls), films and characters
(Godfather, Bond), Sciences (Silicon, Gigabyte; Drafter), 
Philosophy
and other abstract subjects (Plato, Optimist,) or just about anything new (Feefler,
Krinks).
8. Making the Choice:
Take all the factors into consideration before zeroing in on one name. In addition, it is better not to choose names that might offend certain people, religions, communities, etc. Remember the name has a direct bearing on the pet and you do not want any harm befall your pet just because his name has offended someone.
Top 100 Dog Names -- Selections
Here is the list of top 100 dog names that you can use. Remember, the names listed here are carefully chosen to be uncommon.
- Aborigine
- Ackler
- Ambrosia
- Amigo
- Apocalypse
- Ballyhoo
- Black Horror
- Blog
- Blue Bug
- Bogus
- Brigade
- Bugleweed
- Bulky Matter
- Bundle of Joy
- Bushwhacker
- Celestial Barker
- Chaste
- Chick
- Chimp
- Chinxer
- Chubby
- Chubby Cubb
- Chuckles
- Cinch
- Clanker
- Clanks
- Clip
- Clouter
- Coated Fun
- Cobbler
- Common Sense
- Conch
- Copper Bark
- Creek
- Creep Show
- Crossbones
- Crowbar
- Crumpet
- Curvy
- Dark Eye
- Digg
- Drebble
- Drool Bull
- Druid
- Elixir
- Erma
- Esoteric
- Feefler
- Finicky
- Firmfoot
- Footpad
- Furry Stalker
- Gaga
- Goofer
- Googol
- Hacker
- Hellberry
- Hoopla
- Hoosie Poosie
- Houdini
- Housie
- Kemple
- Kluless
- Krinks
- Little Master
- Lucksy
- Mojo
- Moody
- Nameless
- Namesake
- Pablo du Freize
- Pally
- Pixie
- Plug
- Prickler
- Quicksand
- Renaissance
- Ruff
- Rumpus
- Savage Native
- Shuffle
- Silicon
- Silk Fantasy
- Sleepless
- Slooter
- Snarl
- Snowfall
- Souse
- Spicy
- Spoofy
- Square Root
- Squinty
- Strutter
- Svelte
- Symphony
- Tippler
- Totum
- Wagger
- Whirlwind
- Wolfy
