Simple Dog Names

Introduction

Taking it one day at a time, and enjoying the simple life? Working to keep things straightforward and uncomplicated? Maybe that’s just the kind of character your new addition to the family has. Perhaps that four-legged stud or little gal of yours is easy-going, carefree, and set on taking pleasure in the everyday routine. Whether they’re couch potatoes, porch-sitters, guardians, or playmates, if they’ve got an effortless air about them, a simple dog name will serve them well. All it takes is that one special syllable, and they’re looking up at you with those dreamy eyes, most certainly smiling their subtle dogface grins, thankful you’re right there next to them.

Simple Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Simple Name

Jack

We can’t deny it: we look at couples and question whether they “go together” or not. Do they look similar? Are they both tall or short, or are they a stout and lanky twosome where one somehow complements the other nicely? Are they light, dark, redheads, or blondes? Sporty, fancy, or maybe hipsters? We can’t help it. We perceive with our eyes first, our hearts second. The important thing is that we get to that final heart part. We say, “Don’t judge a couple by their snouts!” That’s right. You heard me. Here’s one of the oddest pairs you’ve seen, but they’ll quickly win over your love.

Jack, a Beagle mix, answers to a simple name, but he’s got one bewildering yet strong relationship with another fabulous creature. Jack was adopted from the Humane Society of North Texas back in the summer of 2015, but his owners didn’t stop the adoption there. They learned that Jack and his pal Tuna had been inseparable since arriving at the shelter. The humane society’s Whitney Hanson said that they actually spoke with each other in their kennels. How precious! To have a friend when you feel abandoned and uncertain is such a lovely thing. The organization even reported that Tuna occasionally gave Jack kisses on his face.

They’re an unlikely duo, and that’s what got them their Internet fame. Jack is a dog, and Tuna is no cat, though the name might lead you to believe so. The humane society is used to seeing dogs and cats that are strongly bonded upon arrival, but Tuna is a potbellied pig. When it came time to find the lovebugs a home, Jack and Tuna were advertised as a set. The organization wanted to see if they could place the couple in a home together. And it worked! Jack and Tuna had grown up alongside each other, and when they were dropped off at HSNT, the workers knew that they had to do everything in their power to keep these animals in the same family. A month later, Jack and Tuna found a home; they found the same home.

Best friends come in all shapes and sizes, and this happy Beagle mix and loving potbellied gal indeed show us that very fact. People say love is complicated, but this duo keeps it simple. Though Jack is the more independent of the two, the humane society workers, as well as the new parents, agree that Jack and Tuna are clearly the best of pals. They are home to one another, and we at Wag! are happy to see the odd and wonderful couple together forever. For more cute photos and opportunities to adopt, follow the Humane Society of North Texas on Instagram and Facebook!

Simple Dog Name Considerations

It’s a quick call, a one-syllable moniker that gets your dog running whether it’s time for their meal, to go outside, or to climb into bed with you. The simple name is easy to remember and say, and it’s certainly easy for your furry friend to answer. They hear you sing that singular note, that basic sound, and they know you’re ready for them. They’re alert and eager to please, even with an unadorned, plain title. So, try on a short but fitting and lovable name. Bonus: They fit perfectly on a cute collar!

If a simple three-letter tag is what you desire, try “Abe,” “Ray,” “Gus,” “Nan,” “Gal,” or “Sky.” If your dog is a serious, regal type, go for something like “Lloyd,” “Lee,” “Ann,” or “Quinn.” Finally, if you have a playful little boy or girl on your hands, you might test out “Pete,” “Daxx,” “Stud,” “Joy,” or “Tess.” They really are all rather simple, short and sweet names, but we think they’ll suit your pup if you’re looking for that kind of thing. Names are certainly important, but just because they’re essential doesn’t mean they have to be ornate or too difficult for your dog to understand. Keeping it simple is not a bad way to go!

Male Simple Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Tate A simple name meaning "cheerful"
0	Bruce A simple name meaning "thick brush"
0	Gus A simplified version of Augustus
-1	Beau Meaning "boyfriend" or "male admirer"
-1	Pete Simple form of Peter
-1	Nick Simple form of Nickolas
-1	Ash Straightforward form of Asher
-1	Britt Form of the surname Brittney
-1	Will A short and simplified version of William
-1	Chet An easy version of Chester
-1	Jayce A simple form of Jason
-1	Lloyd A simple yet regal name
-1	Wade Name meaning "ford," as in crossing a river
-1	Abe A short form of Abraham
-1	Beck A simple name meaning "brook" or "stream"
-1	Ray A simplified version of Raymond
-1	Clark A simple name meaning "scribe" or "scholar"
-1	Grant A simple name meaning "grand"
-1	Hale A name meaning "remote valley" or "nook"
-1	Lee A short, simple name meaning "meadow" or "wood"
-1	Mack A short version of any name that begins with "Mac" or "Mc"
-1	Scott A short name meaning "Gaelic speaker"
-1	Wolfe A simple name that pays homage to the dog's history in the wolf family
-1	Haze A simple, traditionally male name
-1	Daxx A simply, trendy male name
-1	Wynn An interesting name meaning "friend"
-1	Sean A simple Irish name meaning "gift from God"
-1	Bond A simple name that makes everyone think of James Bond
-1	Stud A simple name for a young, attractive male
-1	Bert A simple name meaning "bright"

Female Simple Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Jo An easy version of Josephine
0	Lynn A Gaelic name meaning "waterfall" or "pool"
0	Ann A simple version of Anna; often a stand-alone female name of nobility
0	Blair A simple name meaning "plain field"
0	Brie A simple name meaning "marshland"
0	Kate Short for Katie or Kathryn or even Kathleen
0	Jewel A simple name for your furry treasure
0	Claire A soft name meaning "bright and clear"
0	Quinn A simple name meaning "counsel"
0	Nan Short for Nanette; also a Hebrew name meaning "grace"
0	Dawn A simple, everyday occurrence
0	Eve Often remembered as the first woman
0	Wren A simple name and reflective of the small brown birds
0	Nell A simplified version of Helen, Ellen, or Eleanor
0	Tess A simplified version of Teresa or Tessa, meaning "harvester"
0	Pearl A simple name for a soft, precious treasure
0	Elle Elegant and French for "she"
0	Cher Simple and French for "dear one" or "darling"
0	Flo A simple version of Florence
0	Mae A simple name reflective of the springtime month of May
0	Gal A short name meaning "girl"
0	Lane A simple name meaning "path" or "roadway"
0	Mel A simplified version of Melanie
0	Marv A simplified version of Marva
0	Faye A pretty, no-frills name meaning "fairy"
0	Sage A simple name meaning "wise one"
0	Sky An everyday image that makes a lovely name
0	Joy A simple but appreciated emotion
0	Val Short for Valerie
0	Mint A simple garden herb that makes for a simple name