Dog Names that Start with D

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Introduction

The arrival of a new puppy often sends owners into a tizzy as to what to call their new best friend. Unless your brain automatically connects a name to your dog, such as Jet for a black dog or Bella for a cutie beauty, then it is time to do some research and hunt down a name. While famous people, football legends, music or literature can be a great source for a name, so too can the letters of the alphabet. Take the letter D for example, there are lists a mile long that can provide some great ideas. Guys tend to like names like Diesel, Dexter, or Devon, while the girls tend to like Della, (yes that is a D in front of the ella)  Daisy or Dakota. These are great names starting with the letter D. You may not have to look anywhere else for inspiration for the perfect moniker. You don't have to stress when trying to figure out a name; the alphabet can set the tone when choosing a perfectly suited name for your new addition.

Dog Names that Start with D in Pop Culture

Dog Name that Starts with D Considerations

A name has to be easy to say, it has to make sense, and it is best if it doesn't sound too much like something offensive. Remember you will be calling your dog out loud in the public arena once you start training your dog, so keep it simple and clean. Another thing to consider is to give a name that is not too close to a command that you may use as you train your dog. Pip might sound like a nice, easy name for a small dog, but it sounds too similar to the command 'sit'. Ray may sound good, but again, it sounds like the command 'stay'. Your dog may get confused and training will become difficult if your dog has no idea what you are saying. A name like Domino is totally different from any instructions you may use as you work on obedience. There is no confusion with a title such as Daisy either. Try speaking a new name out loud and combining it with a command and see if the combination works. It doesn't have to be a short name, just a name that is easy to say and is not confusing to your new best friend.

Male Dog Names that Start with D

Votes Name Vote
7
Donato
This Spanish name means a gift from God
7
Dane
A Hebrew word meaning God will judge
5
Derell
Derived from the Norman-French d'Airelle which meant one who came from Airelle in France.
5
Dozer
A bulldozer that pushes anything out of their way
4
Dice
Short and sharp - perfect for a small dog who moves at top speed
4
Doozer
Just the fit for a tough dog
4
Dodger
Goes around things at a great speed usually
4
Dexter
It is a fun and popular name for a male dog
4
Dekle
This unusual name means dusty one or a servant
3
Dolby
Usually associated with sound equipment but awesome for a dog's name
3
Dietz
A German name meaning a people's ruler
2
Diablo
Would suit a large muscular dog like a German Shepherd or a Doberman Pinscher
2
Denver
The capital of the State of Colorado
2
Darth
As in Darth Vader from the Star Wars movies
2
Dali
After Salvador Dali, a famous surrealist artist from Spain
2
Diesel
A fluid cars and trucks run on; it is a cool name for a male dog
0
Daggett
A character from the cartoon Angry Beavers
0
Daan
An elegant name, derived from Daniel
0
Deverick
The name comes from a place named Deverel
0
Dagen
It is an Irish word meaning black haired and is ideal for a large black dog such as a Rottweiller
0
Dude
Meaning a male person - really suits a cool dog who is always chill
0
Duke
A position of power or regal standing
-1
Danger
Probably suitable for a large solid dog, although could be fun for a Jack Russell Terrier
-1
Drago
A French name meaning Dragon
-1
Darran
Celtic name meaning stranger
-2
Deus
This cool name means the love of God - how appropriate for your new best buddy
-2
Delsin
A native American word meaning he is as he appears
-3
Destry
A unique and lovely French surname
-3
Daric
Short and sharp name which is Irish and means strong oak
-4
Dylon
Of Welsh origin, meaning like a lion

Female Dog Names that Start with D

Votes Name Vote
7
Dove
So soft, easy to say, and would suit a quiet thoughtful dog
7
Dollie
Means a gift of God - perfect for a dogs name and by the way, God spelled backwards is dog
7
Dakota
Meaning friend or ally and it would suit any dog really
7
Daisy
The name means day's eye or it could be the cute flower daisy
5
Diva
Picture a perfectly groomed tiny Pomeranian pooch and you will understand the word Diva
4
Dionis
From Dionysus the god of Wine, is Spanish in origin
3
Damsel
Means a delicate lady and what could suit a new puppy more
3
Devora
Variant from the name Deborah or means little bee - how cute for a little miniature pooch
2
Dalena
A variation of Madeline, it also means a small valley
2
Dinora
Means judged and vindicated but sounds far more interesting than that
2
Dinky
Okay, cuteness overload for a dainty fluffy little pooch who will always be tiny
2
Dancer
Cute for a hyperactive bouncing dog
2
Dezarae
This lovely name means very much desired which is what most puppies and dogs are
2
Desirae
A variant of Desiree meaning the one desired, very French
1
Dulcina
Of Spanish origin meaning sweet
1
Dara
The name is Hebrew and means wise
1
Dart
Very similiar to Dash - a dog that darts about here, there and everywhere
1
Daze
Soft, easy to say and sounds lovely for a cool dog who just takes everything in stride
1
Dash
A name for an active dog who dashes here, there and everywhere
0
Dawn
The beginning of a new day or a new life
0
Donita
This Latin word means a gift - how perfect
0
Dixie
Means a tenth - so that means a dog that is tenth the size of any other ?
-1
Davita
It means beloved, perfect for a new puppy
-1
Daneeka
Sounds nice and would be lovely for a soft fluffy pooch
-2
Destiny
Greek mythology means god of Fate
-2
Dericka
Meaning gifted ruler, a nice unusual name for your dog
-2
Déja
As in Déja vu, French; already seen or have been here before
-2
Della
A name meaning noble, love this as its similar to popular Bella but just a little different
-4
Dina
Tiny and dainty sounding, although the meaning is from the valley
-5
Dimples
So cute for a puppy or dog that is always smiling and happy

Community Dogs with a Name that Starts with D

Dallas's name story for Dog Names that Start with D
Dallas
Male
American Pit Bull Terrier
Tulsa, OK

He came from Dallas, Texas so we named him Dallas

Domi's name story for Dog Names that Start with D
Domi
Male
Mutt
Cornwallville, NY

Adopted at the ospca. He is a lab mixed. I named him after the hockey player. My best friend and my baby.

Diezel's name story for Dog Names that Start with D
Diezel
Male
Pit Bull
Sunman, IN

We looked at the gas prices where we got him and we saw diesel, so instead of the "S" we put a "Z" instead to make it unique.

Dora's name story for Dog Names that Start with D
Dora
Female
Australian Silky Terrier
Minneapolis, MN
Personality
Funny, Happy, Loving

Dora is short for Dorthy. The original meaning comes from Greece. It mean “Gift” or “Gods Gift”.