Formal Dog Names

Introduction

Are you and your pup feeling fancy, elegant, and super classy? Searching for an impressive and monumental moniker for your favorite four-legger? If the answer is yes, then maybe a formal dog name is perfect for your regal, loveable, furry pal. A formal air may surround your pet’s look, personality, or doggo habits, so observe them all and note any majestic or dignified mannerisms. We at Wag! hope you find what you’re looking for here. We’re confident you’ll be inspired by these stately, distinguished titles for your noble and wet-nosed family member! Roll out the red carpet for these fabulous formal dog names!

Formal Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Formal Name

Archie

The cute yet formal “Archie,” usually short for Archibald (a super fancy moniker, should you like it), is the name of an adorable, regal 10-year-old Lhasa Apso. This little guy will be watching the royal marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a rather unique and unexpected fashion. Hold onto your tails! You’re going to adore this.

Archie’s mom, Susan Crossland, actually won the lottery back in 2008, and she’s come up with the perfect way for her pup to enjoy this regal affair. It’s outlandish and absolutely pawfect! Archie will be experiencing the wedding from the comforts of his own, custom designed and built 6 feet tall Windsor Castle kennel. You heard that correctly. But go ahead and read it again. Let it sink in. Too cute, right?

You simply have to look Archie up on the Internet. He’s already dressed in celebratory garb, getting used to his new $7000+ playground. He wears Britain’s flag and colors proudly. And he should! He seems to understand how dignified he is, sitting in front of his puppy palace. Nearly 250 hours went into the making of it, and Archie certainly looks like a little prince charming as he guards his magnificent doghouse.

Crossland even plans to dress Archie in a tux and top hat for the occasion. There will be a barbecue party, and Archie will preside over all the events. He has a throne, you guys! And a hot tub. Oh, he’s formal, rich, and spoiled, indeed. I don’t know about you, but I want to hang out with Archie. It must be great having such a cool mom who doesn’t mind splurging on you! The real Windsor Castle was built in the 11th century, and the Queen herself spends many weekends there when she’s free. It’s actually today deemed the largest and oldest occupied palace in the world. But let's not get distracted. This is about Archie's getaway!

The best part of all of this is that Crossland and her Archie aren’t planning on hoarding the wealth. They actually desire to place the doggie-size Windsor Castle in a place where more dogs can enjoy it. All hail the stately and generous Archie Crossland. His kind of royalty truly wins our hearts! Remember: When you hear wedding bells in celebration of the new royal couple, Archie will be reigning over his territory and perhaps dipping his doggo paws in the warm tub. He’ll be wagging his tail and maybe even drooling a little atop his canine throne.

Formal Dog Name Considerations

When we think “formal,” we think elegance, luxury, and charm. We picture the splendid, the marvelous, and even the royal. If your kindred spirit bears such qualities in appearance or temperament, consider a formal name. If their coat bears an obvious shine or their ears point upward as a crown, you’re appropriately dubbing them as royalty. Perhaps your dog is of a noble lineage, and you want a name that strikes the chords of nobility itself. Whatever the reason, we hope you’ll find our name guide useful and inspiring. Even if you don’t find what you’re looking for, let this be a platform from which you dive into even more formal tags.

Even if you have a playful, clumsy ole buddy, the formal names make a great ironic title. There’s nothing better than a goofy doggo pawing and rolling around with a name like “Augustus,” “Prescott,” “Imogen,” or “Margaret.” These elegant monikers paired with hilarious pets are absolutely hysterical and applauded. But maybe your pooch is, in fact, quite proper and glamorous. Try calling them “Jamison,” “Delaney,” “Xavier,” “Beatrice,” “Vivienne,” or “Gwyneth.” For names that are tied to rather formal individuals of today and of history, try “William,” “Arthur,” “Elizabeth,” or “Guinevere.”

Male Formal Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Gregory A traditional name meaning “watchful and alert”
0	Hamilton A stately, presidential moniker
0	Harrison A wonderful name for a dignified pet
0	Constantine A name fit for an emperor
0	Jamison An excellent name demanding respect
0	Alexander The name means “to defend and protect”
0	Delaney Choose this one for a charming name
0	Julian Another name fit for an emperor
0	Kingsley The name directly refers to royalty
0	Lawrence For your ceremonious companion
0	Maximus Meaning “greatest”
0	Prescott An impressive title
0	Quinn A name meaning “wisdom, reason, and intelligence”
0	Sebastian Meaning “revered”
0	Wendell A beautiful name meaning “wanderer”
0	Xavier Meaning “the new house”
0	Arthur For the legendary king
0	David Meaning “beloved”
0	Milton In honor of the formal poet John Milton
0	Clarence Meaning “bright and clear”
0	Augustus Meaning “the increaser”
0	Caesar For the great military general
0	Wilford Meaning “desires peace”
0	Shelton Meaning “settlement”
0	Sidney A great name for the grand and imperial
0	Thomas A proud, aristocratic name
0	Monroe A domineering name
-1	Alistair The formal name means “defender of man”
-1	Victor Prestigious name that highlights a champion
-1	William Makes one think of the Duke of Cambridge

Female Formal Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Elizabeth In honor of Queen Elizabeth II
0	Frances Meaning “free one”
0	Kathleen Meaning “pure”
0	Beatrice Meaning “bringer of joy”
0	Lora Symbolic of honor and victory
0	Jacquelyn Meaning “may God protect”
0	Diana For the Roman goddess of the hunt, forests, and childbirth
0	Imogen Meaning “maiden”
0	Josephine An impressive, beautiful name
0	Anastasia Meaning “resurrection”
0	Colette A classy moniker for your pet
0	Genevieve Meaning “of the race of women”
0	Vivienne Meaning “alive”
0	Madeline A form of Magdala, meaning “tower, great, magnificent”
0	Gwyneth Meaning “fair” and “blessed”
0	Lorelei A dignified female name
0	Margaret Meaning “pearl”
0	Brooklynn Meaning “one who lives near the brook”
0	Guinevere After the legendary wife of King Arthur
0	Gloria Blatantly refers to glory or glorious
0	Juliet One has a difficult time imagining her without her Romeo
0	Eloise Meaning “healthy” and “wide”
0	Angelica Meaning “like an angel”
0	Alyssandra Meaning “defender of mankind”
0	Rachelle A formal name meaning “lamb”
0	Cicily From Cecilia, meaning “blind”
0	Agatha Meaning “good”
0	Lucille Meaning “light”
0	Marilynn A lovely, courtly name
0	Clarice Meaning “bright and clear”