200 of the Cutest Names for Your Pet

If your bringing a new pet into your life, naming it can be a big decision. You don’t want to choose an embarrassing name and have to end up yelling it down the street after your pet. Take a look at this list of cute pet names and select one of the best.

1. Alvin: The perfect name for a male pet chipmunk!
2. Atticus: A handsome name for a large male dog. After Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird.
3. Bagel: An adorable name for a small dog, such as a Chihuahua.
4. Barclay: A cute name for a small or medium male dog. It has a sweet double meaning, because does “bark”.
5. Barney: A nice name for a big shaggy buy dog. Rugged and handsome.
6. Bella: Means beautiful. A gorgeous name for a female dog of any size.
7. Bellatrix: An ideal name for a black cat. Named after Bellatrix LeStrange from Harry Potter.
8. Birdie: A sweet name for a female cat.
9. Biscuit: The cutest name for a small, brown dog, male or female.
10. Boba Fett: A cool name for a dog. Ideal for Star Wars fans. Can be Bob or Bobby for short.
11. Bodie: An excellent name for a medium or large male dog. Has a cool surfer vibe.
12. Bono: A great name for a dog, as it sound a bit like bone. Also could be after Bono from U2.
13. Booboo: A sickly sweet name for a tiny female dog.
14. Bordeaux: A classic and sophisticated name. Would be good for a cat.
15. Brandy: A lovely name for a medium sized dog. It can work well fore males or females.
16. Bubbles: A cute name for a female cat. Also works well for a goldfish.
17. Buffy: The perfect name for a female cat. Ideal for Buffy the Vampire Slayer Fans.
18. Buttons: A fun name for a male or female cat. Has a cute vibe, but not too cutesy.
19. Callie: A pretty name for a female dog of any size.
20. Candy: A precious name for a small female dog.
21. Chandler: Works well for a medium or large dog. Chandler is a unisex name, so it works for males or females.
22. Chaucer: A cool name for a male dog or cat. Perfect for literature fans.
23. Cleopatra: A great name for a female cat, since cats were worshipped in ancient Egypt.
24. Clooney: For a gorgeous salt and pepper male dog. After George Cloony.
25. Coco: A sweet name for a brown dog or cat. Works best for females, but could suit a boy, too.
26. Coda: A pretty name for a female cat.
27. Cosmo: A strong, handsome name for a large, male dog.
28. Cottontail: A sweet name for a female rabbit.
29. Crookshanks: A great name for a male cat. Named after Hermione’s cat from Harry Potter.
30. Cuddles: Cute for a small dog who just loves cuddling.
31. Cupcake: A super cute name for a small female dog.
32. Daisy: A pretty name that would suit a female cat.
33. Daphne: A beautiful name for a female pet. It would suit almost any species.
34. Delilah: A lovely name for a medium or large female dog.
35. Diva: A purr-fect name for a cat, because aren’t all kitties little divas in disguise?
36. Doc: A fun name for a male rabbit, as in “What’s up Doc?”
37. Domino: A great name for a dalmatian or other spotty dog.
38. Ebony: A fitting name for a black dog or cat. Works best for females.
39. Ed: A simple and straightforward name for a male dog.
40. Elton: After Elton John. A handsome name for a male cat.
41. Elwood: A strong name for a larger pet, such as a horse.
42. Ernie: A cute name for a small male dog. Like Bert and Ernie.
43. Faith: A pretty name that works well for a female dog or cat.
44. Fang: A tough but cute name for a large dog. The name of Hagrid’s dog from Harry Potter.
45. Faye: A short and sweet name for a female dog.
46. Felix: A classic choice for a male cat, especially a black and white one.
47. Fido: A funny and ironic name to call a fish.
48. Foxy: An adorable name for a fox-like dog, such as an orange pomeranian, or even a corgi.
49. Fritz: Cute for a male dog from a German breed, such as a Doberman or an Alsatian
50. Fuse: A live wire. Perfect for a cat who never calms down, or a small pet such as a rat or a gerbil.
51. Gibson: A handsome name for a big male dog.
52. Gills: An adorable name for a fish.
53. Gray: A gorgeous name for a gray male cat.
54. Guinness: A cute make for a dog, especially a black or dark brown one.
55. Happy: Ideal for a sweet little dog who is always happy.
56. Hedwig: A good name for a bird. Named after Harry Potter’s owl.
57. Hershey: A sweet name for a small dog. Works for males or females.
58. Hutch: A cute name for a male rabbit.
59. Iris: A pretty name for a female dog or cat.
60. Ivory: Perfect for a female cat who’s white or cream in color.
61. Jasper: An adorable name for a medium or large male dog.
62. Jazz: A strong name for a male dog.
63. Joy: A lovely name for a female dog who brings joy into your life.
64. Kalua: A sweet name for a cream colored cat
65. Kassie: Perfect for a medium sized female dog.
66. Kingston: A handsome name for a male dog.
67. Koby: A handsome name which is perfect for a medium or large male dog.
68. Laguna: An exotic name that would suit a female cat.
69. Landon: A strong and handsome name for a big male dog.
70. Larissa: A beautiful name for a female cat.
71. Lassie: The perfect name for a female collie or sheltie. It has to be done!
72. Lefty: A cute unisex name for a cat.
73. Leia: After Princess Leia. Ideal for a female dog.
74. Lexi: A great name for a female rabbit.
75. Lil’bit: A sweet name for a small pet like a hamster or gerbil.
76. Lily: A beautiful and elegant name that would suit a female cat.
77. Linus: An adorably dorky name that’s perfect for a tom cat.
78. Logan: A cute name to suit a medium or large male dog.
79. Lola: A gorgeous name for a female cat or dog.
80. Lottie: A cute name for a female dog or cat.
81. Lucy: An adorable name for a small or medium female dog.
82. Luka: A handsome name for a male dog of sny size.
83. Luke: A nice name for a big male dog.
84. Lupin: Comes from the Latin for wolf, so is the ideal name for a dog.
85. Mabel: A classic name that would suit a female dog of any size.
86. Madonna: A good name for the queen of pop, or for a female cat.
87. Malibu: A fun and exotic name for a female dog.
88. Margot: A classy name that would suit a female cat
89. Marshmallow: A sweet name for a small, white dog.
90. Marti: A cute name for a male cat.
91. Max: A short and simple name that’s adorable for a male dog.
92. Maya: This stunning name is lovely for a female cat.
93. Meadow: A beautiful name to call a female dog.
94. Mercedes: Great for a white female cat.
95. Merlin: This is an excellent name for a big male dog.
96. Merry: A sweet name that would suit a pony.
97. Mia: A beautiful name for a female dog.
98. Midnight: The perfect name for a black dog.
99. Midori: An exotic name that would suit a female cat.
100. Mika: A stunning name for a small male dog.
101. Milan: A unisex name that would suit a cat well.
102. Mira: This simple but pretty name would be good for a female cat.
103. Mischa: A gorgeous name for a female dog.
104. Mitzi: The ideal name for a small female cat.
105. Moby: This strong name would suit a large dog.
106. Mochi: A cute name for a male for female can.
107. Monet: A good name for art fans. Would suit a dog.
108. Monkey: For a little dog who is always misbehaving.
109. Mooshie: An adorable name that would suit a small dog.
110. Mozart: A good name for a male cat.
111. Mr Biggles: A sweet name for a little fluffy hamster.
112. Mr Bones: An adorable name for a male dog of any size, but especially a scruffy mixed breed. After the dog from Timbuktu by Paul Auster.
113. Muggle: For a non-magic dog or cat.
114. Mulder: A cool name for a dog, but you can’t have Mulder without a “Scully”.
115. Mulligan: An Irish sounding name that would suit a big dog like a red setter.
116. Murphy: A classic name that would suit a large male cat.
117. Mylo: A cute but simple name that would be excellent for a male dog.
118. Nanda: An exotic sounding name that would best suit a female cat.
119. Nate: A strong name for a large male dog.
120. Nell: A good name for a sweet, active dog, such as a border collie.
121. Nico: Great for fans of the Velvet Underground. A pretty name for a female cat.
122. Nina: This name would best suit a small female dog.
123. Nola: A pretty name for a large female dog.
124. Noodle: A precious name to give a tiny dog.
125. Nugget: The most adorable thing you could call a tiny dog, male or female.
126. Olive: A sweet name for a female cat.
127. Onyx: Perfect for a jet black dog or cat.
128. Otis: A gorgeous name for a male dog.
129. Ozzie: An edgy name for a cool male cat.
130. Paddington: The perfect name to call a large, bear-like dog, such as a Leonberger.
131. Padfoot: A handsome name for a large, black, male dog. Inspired by the Herry Potter books and films.
132. Paisley: A sweet name for a big dog.
133. Paris: A lovely name for a female cat. Evokes visions of romance.
134. Parker: The perfect name for a large, shaggy dog.
135. Paulie: A cute name for a small male dog.
136. Pazzo: A quirky name that would suit a big male cat.
137. Peanut: An adorable name for a rat or a hamster.
138. Pearl: A pretty name for a female dog or cat with pearly white fur.
139. Pepper: A sweet name for a small, black dog.
140. Persia: A nice name for a female cat. Especially a Persian cat.
     
141. Peter: A handsome name for a male rabbit, after the rabbit from the Beatrix Potter book.
142. Phoenix: A gorgeous name for a male dog with a golden coat.
143. Picasso: A cool name for art fans, works well for a male dog or cat.
144. Pinot: A classic name that sounds good for a tom cat.
145. Pipsie: A super cutesy name that is adorable for a small female dog.
146. Pixie: An adorable name for a small female dog or cat.
147. Portia: A classy name that is good for a female cat.
148. Pouches: A cute name for a hamster, because they keep their food in pouches.
149. Quattro: A stylish name for a male cat.
150. Raddish: An adorable name for a small pet, such as a gerbil.
151. Ramona: A cute name for a female dog of any size.
152. Redford: A handsome name for a male dog. After Robert Redford.
153. Reece: Sweet for a male dog, especially if his coat is the color of peanut butter
154. Riley: A name that suits a medium or large male dog.
155. Rocky: Rocky in the movies was an underdog, so this name is great for a small, male dog.
156. Roxie: A gorgeous name for a small female dog.
157. Rufus: Perfect for a name dog. Especially one who has a reddish colored coat.
158. Sammy: A sweet name for a small or medium sized male dog.
159. Saul: A handsome name that suits a male cat.
160. Scabbers: A fun name for a male rat. Names after the rat from the Harry Potter franchise.
161. Scout: A great name for a small dog. Can work for males or female.
162. Scully: Great for X-Files fans, especially if you already have a “Mulder”.
163. Sheba: The ideal name for a prissy female cat who knows what she wants
164. Silas: A handsome name for a male cat.
165. Skip: A fun and lively name for a male dog.
166. Skyler: Ideal for a medium or large female dog.
167. Snoopy: A great name for a male dog who’s black and white.
168. Sparky: A fitting name for a male dog who’s always full of life.
169. Spice: An excellent name for a cat who’s a little bit naughty. Goes with Sugar.
170. Spike: A cool name for a big male dog. Or somewhat ironic for a tiny dog.
171. Sprite: A great name for a male or female cat.
172. Stitch: A cute name for a small dog who’s always in trouble.
173. Sugar: A name for a cat who’s as sweet as sugar. Goes with spice.
174. Summer: A classic name for a female pet. Works best for dogs or cats.
175. Sunny: A good name for a male or female dog who is always happy.
176. Sushi: Perfect for a cat… because cats love fish, geddit?!
177. Sweetpea: A sweet name for a female hamster or mouse, because she’s small like a pea.
178. Taco: An adorable name for a small dog, such as a Mexican hairless or a Chihuahua.
179. Tallulah: A pretty name that works well for a female cat.
180. Tango: Ideal for a ginger cat, male or female.
181. Tank: Perfect for a small, yet muscular male dog, such as a bulldog or a pit bull.
182. Tanner: A handsome name for a male dog.
183. Tatertot: A cute name for a small dog, either male or female.
184. Theo: A simple but strong name for a male dog.
185. Tibbs: A cute name for a male cat, preferably a tabby.
186. Tink: Like Tinkerbell. Nice for a female cat.
187. Toast: A sweet name for a small, toast-colored dog.
188. Toffee: A cute name for a female dog.
189. Tonks: The perfect name for a chameleon – after Tonks from Harry Potter who was a Metamorphmagus and could changer her hair color and appearance at will.
190. Tortoise: A funny name for a tortoiseshell cat.
191. Trix: A cute name for a female rabbit. After the Trix cereal rabbit.
192. Vegas: Great for a female rescue dog, who you took a chance on.
193. Wednesday: The absolute perfect name for a female black cat. After Wednesday Addams.
194. Whiskers: An adorable name for a male or female cat.
195. Wilbur: If you happen to own a pig, this is the ideal name for him.
196. Willow: A classic and beautiful name for a female cat or dog. Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans will like this name.
197. Wolfie: An adorable name for a small dog.
198. Zeke: A badass name for a medium or large male dog.
199. Zelda: A pretty name for a female cat, because aren’t all cats really princesses?
200. Zeppelin: A cool name for a male dog. For fans of Led Zeppelin. Or retro aircrafts….

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