Introduction
Take a look through these 60 names, pull out a pen and a notepad, and jot down anything that stands out to you. Remember to pay close attention to the meanings too, as that really guarantees a thorough explanation of each name. You don't want to misname your best friend!
Unique Dog Names in Pop Culture
It all began in the Ikingi Maryut area of Egypt, in 1941. Horrie the Wog Dog met Private Jim Moody when he was only a puppy. The intelligent and easily trained puppy soon won over the battalion, whom all agreed he should be allowed to join them on their journey. Employed as an air sentry, Horrie actually had a major task: to alert troops to approaching enemy aircraft. He did so well in his task that he got promoted to the rank of corporal, and during the evacuation of Greece, he was actually aboard the troopship Costa Rica when it was sunk.
The good news is that Horrie refused to go down without a fight. He survived, swimming up to the surface and getting rescued by his battalion. He later made it to Crete, where he was wounded by a bomb blast. Still, the dog survived and made it to Syria as part of the Allied garrison.
It's no wonder that when it was finally time to head back home to Australia, Private Jim Moody couldn't bear to part with Horrie the Wog Dog. Due to quarantine laws that prevented war dogs to become rehabilitated and lead normal lives thereafter, Moody decided to smuggle the pooch. He used a canvas bag, reinforced with wooden slats so that the dog could breathe, and he smuggled the dog successfully in 1942.
No wonder he became the subject of a book by author Ion Idriess in 1945. The issue is that due to the publicity of the book, Private Jim Moody's secret saw the light of day. He was promptly ordered by officials to give the dog up. Horrie was to be put down.
To this day, no one knows what happened. Some say the dog was put down in March of 1945, but others swear Jim Moody swapped Horrie out with another dog from the pound, and that Horrie lived out the rest of his natural life in Corryong, in rural Victoria.
Whatever you choose to believe, know that Horrie will forever live on. He has his own exhibit in Washington D.C.'s famous Smithsonian museum, alongside the remnants and curiousities of days long gone by.
Unique Dog Name Considerations
Don't just stick to surface level information, though. Find out which toys your dog prefers. Find out which treats the dog loves the most. And don't forget to put them to the test: introduce strangers, play hide and seek, and see how quick to learn they are. All of these things are not only fun to do, but encourage your bonding time together. And they totally help you better understand your dog's personality!
That makes naming so much easier. Because suddenly, you know which names have potential, and which wouldn't make any sense. Of course, the best names are the ones that celebrate your dog's individuality. Who is your dog? What makes your dog different than the rest? These are the questions you should be trying to answer before settling on a name. Finally, always remember to have fun with the process. This is the time to get to know your dog. Enjoy it and don't rush it!
Male Unique Dog Names
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2 |
Biscuit
A small bread or cookie, depending on the US or UK
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1 |
Aladdin
Story and Cartoon star
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1 |
Alpaca
Type of animal with soft fur
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1 |
Basil
Type of herb that's predominantly used in Italian cusine
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1 |
Blizzard
Snow storm that can often cause whiteouts
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1 |
Dexter
Towards the right side; also the name of the famous fictional serial killer
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1 |
Doodle
To draw idly; small drawing
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1 |
Dynamo
Somebody with incredible vitality and power
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1 |
Jagger
Famous rocker; someone who owns stable of pack horses
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1 |
Jetta
Latin meaning is "black gem"
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1 |
Kirby
From the town with the church
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0 |
Cappy
Short for "Captain"
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-1 |
Al Fresco
In the open air
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-1 |
Apex
At the very top of
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-1 |
Balboa
Money in Panama; famous movie character
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-1 |
Beowoof
Oldest story known to man, Beowulf
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-1 |
Berber
Indigenous North African people
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-1 |
Bobo
Highly educated liberal that is non-uniform
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-1 |
Bomber
Type of airplane that dispenses bombs
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-1 |
Doyle
Irish name that combines "dark" and "stranger"
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-1 |
Emerson
Fortitude and force
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-1 |
Euphrates
Famous river
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-1 |
Fender
Brand of guitar, or a part on a car
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-1 |
Ginko
Type of root and Chinese tree
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-1 |
Griswold
German word meaning from a gray forest
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-1 |
Jojo
Born on Monday
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-1 |
Kevlar
Type of woven armor
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-1 |
Merc
Short for Mercenary, but it can also be short for Mercury
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Morris
Derived from Maurice, which means dark skinned
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Pagoda
Asian temple or sacred building
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Female Unique Dog Names
Votes | Name | Vote |
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2 |
Spirit
Otherwise known as the "soul"
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Sharpie
Cunning and sly; permanent marker
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2 |
Nikita
Greek name for "unconquered"
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1 |
Rio
Spanish for "river"
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1 |
Gazelle
Small, slender, and dainty like the antelope
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1 |
Sprinkles
Perfect if your dog has unusual spots
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1 |
Spigs
Something that is very big
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1 |
Pudding
Sweet and smooth like the dessert
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1 |
Kai
To rejoice, be happy
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1 |
Starlight
The light emitted by stars
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1 |
Donatella
The first name of a very successful Italian fashion designer
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1 |
Zulu
A member of a South African people
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1 |
Mojo
Magical charm or spell
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-1 |
Tass
To play with
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-1 |
Termite
An insect that feeds on wood
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-1 |
Fargo
Perfect for a snow dog; based on the film
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-1 |
Miko
A female shaman or priestess
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-1 |
Lilac
A dainty flower of pale pinkish-violet color
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-1 |
Genevieve
Woman of the people
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-1 |
Mya
Greek for "mother" or "great one"
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-1 |
Ishtar
Babylonian and Assyrian goddess of love and war
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-1 |
Juniper
An evergreen shrub or tree
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-1 |
Dahlia
If your pup has a flowery personality
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-1 |
Dakota
Great and unbeatable fighter
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-1 |
Eskimo
Inhabitants of the circumpolar region
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-1 |
Exodus
Mass departure
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Cusp
An end where two curves meet
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-1 |
Gia
Short for "Giana, "Giada" or "Gian"
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Guinevere
The wife of King Arthur and the mistress of Lancelot
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-1 |
Dauntless
Brave, fearless, and bold
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Community Dogs with Unique Names
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