150+ Funny Dog Names That Are Goofy, Hilarious, and Unique

By Monica Weymouth

Updated

Apr. 23, 2025

Nothing makes us smile more than our dogs. So why not keep the good times rolling and choose a funny dog name for your new four-legged friend?

Whether you have a teeny-tiny terrier or a big-boned breed, we have hilarious names for dogs of all shapes and sizes. Read on and prepare to laugh your tail off!

Funny Girl Dog Names

Ladies first! These silly dog names are pawsitively ridiculous.


Bagel	Food names are always fun choices! If Bagel is a Beagle, even better.
Bluey	The beloved cartoon dog has a silly name to match her silly personality.
Bunny	A funny interspecies name for the dog who likes to jump and hop.
Cat	We’re not sure whether your dog will appreciate this name, but it will earn a chuckle from your human friends.
Chili	Because who doesn’t love a chili dog?
Cruella de Vil	Get revenge on the Disney villain by naming your Dalmatian after her.
Duck	Naming dogs after other animals is always funny—especially when that animal is a duck!
Giggles	A cute name for the goofy dog who always makes you laugh.
Hamster	Even funnier is the nickname: Ham!
Melissa	When giving your dog a human name, go with the least-canine name possible for maximum laughs. Case in point? Melissa.
Miss Agnes	Miss Agnes is the name of the Shih Tzu in the cult-classic comedy “Best in Show.”
Mouse	If your dog has a gray coat, Mouse could be a sweet and silly name.
Pancake	Who wouldn’t want to have breakfast with Pancake the Pup?
Pickles	Legend has it that the game of pickleball was named after Pickles, the dog of Washington State congressman Joel Pritchard.
Piglet	No matter how big your little Piglet gets, this name will always make you smile.
Pudding	This one is a treat for both vanilla- and chocolate-colored dogs!
Snickerdoodle	If your doggo is a Doodle, the classic snickerdoodle cookie might be the perfect fit.
Snookums	In “The Muppets Take Manhattan,” Snookums is the name of the pampered pup.
Tickles	An endearing name for the pet who always tickles your funny bone.
Tiger	You might find this name funny, but your neighbors will be nervous to hear there’s a Tiger next door.
Toast	If your pup is brown, the breakfast fave is deliciously cute.
Waffles	Soft, sweet, fluffy—what’s not to love?!

Funny Boy Dog Names

Your turn, fellas! Inspired by everything from pop culture to the pantry, these funny pet names will earn LOLs far and wide.


Air Bud	Whether or not your dog can play basketball, naming him after the canine comedy is a slam dunk.
Angel Muffin	On “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Angel Muffin is the name of a male dog, to Larry’s annoyance.
Backup	On the TV show “Veronica Mars,” Backup is the name of Veronica’s faithful Pit Bull.
Bacon	Any dog would agree that Bacon is a clear winner.
Beethoven	Whether or not your dog is a Saint Bernard, Beethoven hits all the right notes.
Brian Griffin	The resident canine of “Family Guy,” Brian drives a Prius, attended Brown University, and appreciates a good dry martini.
Cheddar	As “Brooklyn 99” fans know, Cheddar is the name of Captain Holt’s Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
Chuckles	You can call him Chuck for short!
Claude	In the classic comedy “The Beverly Hillbillies,” Claude is the name of Mrs. Drysdale’s Poodle.
Dr. Dolittle	Whether you call him Doc or Dolittle, this name is just what the doctor ordered.
Dug	In the Disney/Pixar hit “Up,” Dug is the name of the film’s beloved Golden Retriever.
Frank	If you’re looking for an out-of-this-world name, consider Frank in honor of the Pug from “Men in Black.”
Gladstone	In the “Sherlock Holmes” universe, Gladstone is the very proper name of Watson’s Bulldog.
Goofy	This fun-loving name has stood the test of time—Disney first introduced Goofy in 1932!
Goose	Whenever your dog is playing, you can say, “Silly Goose!”
Gromit	Gromit is the dog from the British animated series “Wallace & Gromit.”
Hamburger	Whether you call him Ham or Burger for short, you can’t go wrong.
Hot Dog	Your Hot Dog doesn’t have to be a Dachshund for this name to be hilarious.
McGruff	The crime-fighting Bloodhound has a fun name for any pup.
Mike	When your BFF Mike comes up in conversation, no one will suspect he’s a dog.
Mr. Smith	In the 1937 film “The Awful Truth,” Cary Grant and Irene Dunne are in a custody dispute over their dog, Mr. Smith.
Nacho	Who wouldn’t be excited to meet a dog named Nacho?
Noodle	Noodle the Doodle? Instant classic.
Otis	If your pup is a Pug, consider borrowing his name from the children’s film “The Adventures of Milo and Otis.”
Pluto	Pluto may no longer be considered a planet, but we still consider it a funny dog name thanks to the Disney character.
Porkchop	Porkchop Funnie is one of many characters with silly names on the animated Nickelodeon series “Doug.”
Potato	The humble spud makes for a hilarious dog name.
Santa’s Little Helper	If your four-legged friend is a Greyhound, run with this amazing name from “The Simpsons.”
Shaggy	Scooby-Doo’s other half has a name that’s perfect for long-haired breeds.
Shamsky	On the sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Shamsky is the name of Robert’s dog.
Quark	In the 1989 film “Honey I Shrunk the Kids,” Quark is the Szalinski family’s Jack Russell Terrier.
Rowlf	The piano-playing “Muppets” character is always good for a laugh.
Snoop	Because your dog is the one and only D-O-Double-G.
Snoopy	Calling all Beagle besties! The “Peanuts” character is a forever fave.
Snots	In “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” Snots is the name of the scene-stealing Rottweiler.
Sprocket	On the animated series “Fraggle Rock,” Sprocket is the name of the super-cuddly English Sheepdog.
Taco	Your new pet is going to be a hit at Taco Tuesday!
Underdog	Have no fear, the Saturday morning cartoon character is here!
Waldo	Every time you’re playing hide-and-seek, you can say, “Where’s Waldo?!”
Wishbone	As ’90s kids know, Wishbone is the name of the daydreaming Jack Russell Terrier on the PBS series of the same name.
Woof	Why not pick a name in your dog’s “language”?

Punny Dog Names

Looking for witty pet names? The following puns are very intended.


Al Poochino	If you name your pup after actor Al Pacino, you’ll have endless fun movie quotes to say at the dog park.
Bark Twain	For the literary pup who enjoys a classic novel.
Beowoof	A heroic name for a punny pooch.
Bob Bark-er	“The Price Is Right” host was an animal welfare advocate.
Charles Bark-ley	The NBA legend has a name perfectly suited for pets.
David Bow-wow-ie	If you name your dog after the rock star, you can take your pick of his many aliases, including Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Halloween Jack, and Major Tom.
Groucho Barkx	“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.” — Vaudeville legend Groucho Marx
Hairy Paw-ter	A magical name with a wizardly wink, we love this one for the dog with a mop of unruly black fur.
Indiana Bones	You can’t dig up a better one than this!
Jabba the Mutt	If you’re a sci-fi fan with a mixed-breed bestie, you’re welcome!
Jimmy Chew	Just don’t leave any Jimmy Choo shoes around your new furry friend.
Mary Puppins	For the dog who’s great with kids and is “practically perfect in every way.”
Mutt Damon	We think Matt would be in on the joke.
Mutt Lange	With a name like Mutt, the record producer is asking for doggo namesakes.
Notorious D.O.G.	Throw your paws in the air if you’re a true pupper!
Pup Tart	We’ll take one in every flavor, please!
Salvador Dogi	For the artistic pooch with a solid sense of humor.
Santa Paws	If you adopt your pet around the holidays, consider this merry moniker.
Sarah Jessica Barker	Sarah Jessica Parker doesn’t have a dog, but she does love animals. The actress adopted her cat, Lotus, from the Connecticut Humane Society after the little kitten appeared on an episode of “And Just Like That.”
Sherlock Bones	If you have a clue, you know this name is a keeper.
Sir Barks-a-Lot	You can shorten this one to Sir, and it’s still just as funny.
Winnie-the-Pooch	A cute little name for your “willy nilly silly old bear.”
Woofgang Amadeus Mozart	Even if you just go with Mozart, this one is sure to earn giggles.
Woofie Goldberg	Did you know the comedian and co-host of “The View” is a dog-lover and adoption advocate?

Funny Dog Names for Small Dogs

Some of the most ridiculous names for dogs poke fun at their size. These funny names for small dogs pack a big punch.


Biggie Smalls	For the tiny pup with a larger-than-life personality.
Bruiser	This tough-guy name becomes hilarious when bestowed upon a Chihuahua.
Brutus	Brutus the Bichon? Please and thank you!
Butch	For the Toy Poodle with the fanciest, floofiest haircut on the block.
Chuck Norris	A legendary name for a legendary little dog.
Clifford	The original is big and red, but your Clifford can be petite and any color.
Colossus	For maximum laughs, Colossus should be under 10 pounds.
Cujo	Although terrifying for a Saint Bernard, Cujo is hilarious for a Pomeranian.
Duke	Expected for a Bulldog, the stately name is funny for a Maltese.
Dumpling	Order up! This pint-size name is cute as can be.
Ewok	George Lucas based the “Star Wars” Ewoks on Brussels Griffons.
Fang	For the mini mutt who thinks he’s a Mastiff.
Frankenweenie	In the animated film from Tim Burton, “Frankenweenie” is a Bull Terrier, but this name is also perfect for Dachshunds.
Frodo	As a Hobbit, Frodo Baggins is small in stature but big in personality.
Goliath	Everyone will be delighted when they realize Goliath is a Papillon.
Guppy	A fin-tastic choice for miniature-size mutts.
Hercules	Little dogs appreciate heroic names too!
Hulk	An incredible name for dogs of any size.
King Kong	Wait until they find out King Kong is a Shih Tzu.
Lil’ Bow Wow	The rapper simply goes by Bow Wow these days, but we like the throwback version for petite pets.
Maximus	A big-boy name with maximum potential for giggles.
Napoleon	We’re not saying your Yorkie has a complex, but we’re not denying it, either.
Nugget	Cute as can be, Nugget is a natural for little guys.
Papi	In “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” Papi can’t take his eyes off Chloe.
Pee-Wee	For the little dog who enjoys a “Big Adventure.”
Polly Pocket	Inspired by the tiny toys, this name is perfect for pocket-size pups.
Rambo	Little tough guys will appreciate this fearsome name.
Rufus	This large-and-in-charge name is always funny for bitty breeds.
Scrappy-Doo	Scooby-Doo’s puppy sidekick is a mini mystery-solver.
Shorty	An ideal name for low-riding breeds such as Corgis and Dachshunds.
Slinky Dog	In the “Toy Story” franchise, Slinky is a toy Dachshund with a Slinky as his middle.
Spike	Spike the Havanese needs a studded collar, of course.
Squirt	The diminutive term of endearment is a prime pupper name.
Thor	The Norse god of thunder and strength might not agree, but we love this name for the little guys.
Zeus	Like Thor, Zeus might have objections, but we want to meet Zeus the Chihuahua.

Funny Dog Names for Big Dogs

Funny pet names come in all sizes. If you have a big breed, check out these super-size fun names for dogs.


André	In honor of beloved actor and wrestler André the Giant.
Barney	The purple dinosaur makes for a funny namesake for big, cuddly companions.
Bear	A fitting name for the canine who’s easy to mistake for a much larger species.
BFG	Short for Big Friendly Giant, as fans of the Roald Dahl novel know.
Bitsy	There’s nothing bitsy about Bitsy the Bernese Mountain Dog, and that’s why we love this name.
Bowser	Game on! The oversize “Mario” villain is always good for a laugh.
Bubba	This classic canine name was tailor-made for big softies.
Button	This traditionally cute name is hilarious for pets who aren’t button-size in the least.
Chewbacca	Chewie is a Wookiee in the “Star Wars” universe, but we still think this is a stellar dog name.
Cub	For bear-size buddies, consider Cub!
Godzilla	Don’t worry—we know your big BFF would never stomp across cities.
Groot	A Dutch word meaning “large,” Groot is also the name of the fan-fave “Guardians of the Galaxy” character.
Gumdrop	When Gumdrop is a Great Dane, this name goes from cute to hilarious.
Hagrid	For the dog whose heart is as big as his head, the name of the “Harry Potter” groundskeeper is an enchanting choice.
Hooch	In the 1980s comedy “Turner & Hooch,” Hooch is a Dogue de Bordeaux.
Jellybean	A fun choice for the dog who is anything but bean-size.
Meatball	Everyone loves a big-and-burly bud named Meatball. That’s just science.
Minnie	For a funny Disney-inspired name, Minnie has outsize potential.
Moose	Adult moose can reach 6 feet tall and weigh up to 1,600 pounds!
Mr. Beefy	In the comedy “Little Nicky,” Satan assigns Mr. Beefy, a Bulldog, to accompany Adam Sandler’s character on a trip to New York City.
Munchkin	The bigger the dog, the funnier this name gets.
Peanut	An ironic choice for a supersize doggo.
Pebbles	A cute and amusing name for your boulder-size bestie.
Pipsqueak	Pipsqueak the Great Pyrenees will definitely result in lots of giggles.
Scooby-Doo	Scooby-Doo is a Great Dane, a giant breed that can weigh up to 175 pounds!
Sprinkles	Usually reserved for toy breeds, Sprinkles is even cuter for big buds.
Tank	If you’ve ever met a Bulldog named Tank, you know why this one is a guaranteed hit.
Tinker Bell	Tinker Bell the Doberman will be a legend, we promise.
Tiny	Imagine everyone’s surprise when Tiny turns out to be a German Shepherd.
Toto	Toto of “The Wizard of Oz” fame is a Cairn Terrier, but this iconic name is fun for pups of all shapes and sizes.