If you’re looking for a cool name for your female dog but unsure where to start, we’ve curated a collection of our favorite cool girl dog names. Here are 75 trendy dog names inspired by musicians, nature, and more.
Top Trendy Girl Dog Names
Many of the top 100 female dog names in the country lean toward the overly sweet side. To save you time, we’ve sifted through the most popular dog names in the United States to bring you the coolest options.
- Arya
- Bonnie
- Charlie
- Denali
- Harley
- Jinx
- Ivy
- Izzy
- Kona
- Marley
- Millie
- Nala
- Nike
- Olive
- Pepper
- Phoebe
- Raven
- Zelda
- Zoe
Tips for Naming Your New Dog
Bringing a new puppy or dog into your home entails a lot of preparation. From shopping for essentials to making your house pet-friendly, the to-do list can seem never-ending. And of course, choosing the perfect name for your new furry friend is crucial. Here’s some straightforward advice to make the naming process a breeze:
- Choose a name that suits your dog’s personality; consider their traits and temperament.
- Opt for names with one to two syllables and hard consonants for clarity.
- Avoid names that sound like commands to prevent confusion.
- Always use your dog’s name positively to create a pleasant association.
Cool Names Inspired by Female Musicians
There’s nothing cooler than naming your dog after a super-talented female musician. Here’s a list inspired by some of the music world’s most iconic women:
- Amy (Amy Winehouse)
- Aretha (Aretha Franklin)
- Debbie (Debbie Harry of Blondie)
- Grace (Grace Slick)
- Janis (Janis Joplin)
- Joan (Joan Jett)
- Kim (Kim Gordon or Kim Deal)
- Riri (Rihanna)
- Shakira (Shakira)
- Shirley (Shirley Manson of Garbage)
- Siouxsie (Siouxsie Sioux)
- Stevie (Stevie Nicks)
Cool Names Inspired by Female Artists
The art world offers a plethora of inspiration, and here are some of our favorite names influenced by generations of female artists:
- Amy (Amy Sherald)
- Adelaide (Adelaide Labille-Guiard)
- Augusta (Augusta Savage)
- Cecilia (Cecilia Beaux)
- Clara (Clara Peeters)
- Dora (Dora Maar)
- Georgia (Georgia O’Keefe)
- Judy (Judy Chicago)
- Frida (Frida Kahlo)
- Kara (Kara Walker)
- Rosa (Rosa Bonheur)
- Shirin (Shirin Neshat)
- Tamara (Tamara de Lempicka)
- Vija (Vija Clemens)
Cool Names Inspired by Female Literary Characters
Literature has introduced us to some fiercely memorable female characters. Consider naming your pup after these iconic literary figures:
- Arwen (Arwen Undómiel, Lord of the Rings)
- Arya (Arya Stark, Game of Thrones)
- Celie (Celie, The Color Purple)
- Daenerys (Daenerys Targaryen, Game of Thrones)
- Dorothy (Dorothy Gale, The Wizard of Oz)
- Eliza (Eliza Doolittle, My Fair Lady)
- Holly (Holly Golightly, Breakfast at Tiffany’s)
- Jo (Jo March, Little Women)
- Katniss (Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games)
- Lizzie (Elizabeth Bennet, Pride & Prejudice)
- Scarlett (Scarlett O’Hara, Gone With the Wind)
- Scout (Scout Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird)
Cool Names Inspired by Nature
Tap into the beauty of nature with these earthy and cool dog names:
- Aurora
- Aspen
- Clover
- Fern
- Iris
- Jade
- Linden
- Luna
- Maple
- Montana
- Nova
- Poppy
- River
- Robin
- Sierra
- Terra
- Violet
- Winter
