Naming your new dog is exciting—but who says it has to be serious? Whether you’re bringing home a goofy little pup or a big ol’ ball of fluff, giving them a funny dog name adds charm, personality, and guaranteed giggles.
From clever wordplay to laugh-out-loud pop culture references, we’ve rounded up 175 funny dog names that are sure to make your friends smile and strangers chuckle at the dog park.
Ready to laugh? Let’s dive into the best funny dog names ever!
How to Confidently Pick a Funny Dog Name
Before you choose a name that will have everyone in stitches, here are a few tips to make sure it sticks:
- Keep it short – Dogs respond best to names with 1-2 syllables.
- Make it fun to say – You’ll be calling it out… a lot!
- Match their vibe – A tiny dog named “Tank”? Classic.
- Test it out – Say it aloud. If you laugh, it’s probably perfect.
Funny Dog Names for Male Dogs
These boy dog names are equal parts goofy and adorable—perfect for your dashing (or dopey) dude.
- Alfalfa
- Alfredo
- Bacon
- Barney
- Basil
- Beans
- Bob
- Brando
- Bubba
- Bucky
- Cheeseburger
- Cheeto
- Chili
- Churro
- Clyde
- Eggbert
- Larry
- Lloyd
- Mac Daddy
- Mugsy
- Nacho
- Peter Pan
- Pickle
- Porkchop
- Rufus
- Sausage
- Spud
- Tater Tot
- Waldo
- Wasabi
👉 Bonus Tip: Pair their name with a themed collar or tag for extra laughs.
Funny Dog Names for Female Dogs
Girl dogs + silly names = endless cuteness. These are perfect if your pup is a queen and a clown.
- Betty
- Bo Peep
- Buttercup
- Cleopatra
- Cupcake
- Dumpling
- Fifi
- Fluffernutter
- Goldilocks
- Gouda
- Grandma
- Kitty
- Mitzi
- Mouse
- Myrtle
- Noodle
- Olga
- Tinkerbell
Funny Names for Big Dogs
The bigger the dog, the funnier the name. Give your giant fluff ball a teeny tiny name for maximum laughs.
- Bitsy
- Chunk
- Ditka
- Fred
- Hobbit
- Meatball
- Moose
- Nugget
- Scrappy
- Squirt
- Tiny
- Twinkie
🐾 Pro Tip: These ironic names work especially well for Great Danes or Mastiffs.
Funny Names for Small Dogs
Tiny pups with big personalities deserve big names—or at least silly ones. These are perfect for Chihuahuas, Yorkies, and other little legends.
- Attila
- Bloopy
- Bowser
- Bruiser
- Buster
- Butterball
- Chickpea
- Chompers
- Chubby
- Chuck Norris
- Cocoa Puff
- Cujo
- Hercules
- Jabba
- Jellybean
- Kong
- Moose
- Nibblets
- Peanut
- Pee Wee
- Pickle
- Pistol
- Potato
- Rambo
- Stringbean
- Squeakers
- Sushi
- Tamale
- Tank
- Tic Tac
- Tootsie
- Tuffy
- Waffles
- Wonton
- Zeus
- Ziti
Pun-Inspired Funny Dog Names
Puns + dogs = comedy gold. These “punny” dog names are clever, cute, and perfect for pun lovers.
- Anderson Pooper
- Andy Warhowl
- Babe Woof
- Bark Obama
- Bark Twain
- Bark Wahlberg
- Bilbo Fleabaggins
- Billie Howliday
- Bob Barker
- Brad Sitt
- Captain Sniff
- Charles Barkley
- Chewbarka
- Diggie Smalls
- Dog Marley
- Dogzilla
- Droolius Caesar
- Elijah Woof
- Elvis Pawsley
- Groucho Barks
- Hairy Paw-ter
- J.K. Growling
- Jabba the Mutt
- James Earl Bones
- Jimmy Chew
- Kareem Abdul Ja-Bark
- Katy Pawry
- Kevin Pawstner
- Lick Jagger
- Lisa Vanderpup
- LL Drool J
- Mary Puppins
- Meghan Barkle
- Mister Fluffer
- Mutt Damon
- Mutt Romney
- Orville Redenbarker
- Ozzy Pawsborne
- Pup Tart
- Rosa Barks
- Salvador Dogi
- Santa Paws
- Sarah Jessica Barker
- Sherlock Bones
- Sir Barks-a-Lot
- Snarls Barkley
- Snoop Dog
- The Notorious D.O.G.
- The Wizard of Paws
- Vera Fang
- Virginia Woof
- Winnie the Poodle
- Woofgang Puck
- Woofie Goldberg
🧡 Dog Humor Tip: The pun game is strong with these—get ready for people to laugh and ask for your dog’s name again!
Funny Dog Names from Pop Culture
If you’re a movie buff, music lover, or TV fanatic, these funny pop culture dog names will be right up your alley.
- Alf
- Cher
- Conan
- Dobby
- Elmo
- Elon
- Frankenweenie
- Gollum
- Grogu
- Judge Judy
- Marty McFly
- Mister Miyagi
- Mrs. Doubtfire
- Pikachu
- Pumba
- Ricky Bobby
- Rocky
- Scooby-Doo
- Snots
- Stewie
- Tinkie Winkie
- Uncle Buck
- Whoopi
- Winky
- Yoda
🎥 Pro Tip: These names are great conversation starters, especially at the dog park.
Final Bark
Whether you’re naming a chonky bulldog or a sassy little terrier, picking a funny dog name can be the start of a lot of laughs and love. From pun-tastic picks like Bark Obama to adorably ironic names like Tiny for your Great Dane, the perfect funny name is out there waiting.
No matter which name you choose, one thing’s for sure: your dog is about to become the star of every walk, playdate, and Instagram post!
