Whether your kids have been begging for a furry friend or you keep seeing adorable pups everywhere you go, it might just be that time to welcome a new puppy to the family! But before you bring home a snuggle buddy, there is much to do to prepare for their homecoming.

While you puppy-proof the house and buy new pet accessories like a collar and dog toys, one of the most important things to do is decide on a name for your dog. Although there are tons of names to choose from, the hardest part is narrowing it down to one. There are popular dog names like Penny and Roxy to unique dog names like Nova and Dot and more. And of course, the list goes on with funny dog names such as Marry Puppins or Sarah Jessica Barker.

Sometimes you have the perfect idea of what you’d like to name your dog, and other times, you need to get a sense of their personality before you decide on a name that best suits them. And we're sharing plenty of girl dog names if you need new ideas and a little inspiration. We are positive that you’ll be able to find the perfect girl dog name in no time!

Most Popular Girl Dog Names

You might not have the only Bella at the dog park. These female names topped the charts in 2022, according to Rover.com. (They are listed by popularity).

  1. Bella
  2. Luna
  3. Lucy
  4. Daisy
  5. Zoe
  6. Lily
  7. Lola
  8. Bailey
  9. Stella
  10. Molly
  11. Coco
  12. Maggie
  13. Penny
  14. Roxy
  15. Nala
  16. Rosie
  17. Chloe
  18. Sophie
  19. Ruby
  20. Ellie
  21. Piper
  22. Willow
  23. Millie
  24. Pepper
  25. Nova
  26. Ginger
  27. Winnie
  28. Lulu
  29. Hazel
  30. Abby
  31. Charlie
  32. Olive
  33. Riley
  34. Honey
  35. Lady
  36. Dixie
  37. Belle
  38. Poppy
  39. Phoebe
  40. Emma
  41. Marley
  42. Princess
  43. Cookie
  44. Ella
  45. Scout
  46. Gigi
  47. Minnie
  48. Josie
  49. Leia
  50. Dakota
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Cute Girl Dog Names

There's no animal cuter than your new doggo. Give her one of these precious names that are perfect for any pint-sized pup.

  • Ada
  • Audrey
  • Bam-Bam
  • Bonnie
  • Buffy
  • Buttons
  • Casey
  • Cassie
  • Cleo
  • Clover
  • Darla
  • Diva
  • Dori
  • Fifi
  • Flor
  • Flower
  • Frankie
  • Goldie
  • Gracie
  • Harper
  • Heidi
  • Kali
  • Lacey
  • Maddie
  • Maya
  • Meg
  • Mia
  • Nikki
  • Pebbles
  • Penelope
  • Rose
  • Sadie
  • Sassy
  • Sugar
  • Sunny
  • Wiggles

    Unique Girl Dog Names

    Your pup is one of a kind — so why not pick a moniker as unusual as she is?

    • Amber
    • Annie
    • Autumn
    • Bea
    • Betty
    • Blair
    • Blanch
    • Brooklyn
    • Deloris
    • Dorothy
    • Dot
    • Ella
    • Georgia
    • Hana
    • Indi
    • Irene
    • Iris
    • Ivy
    • Izzy
    • Keira
    • Koda
    • Layla
    • Lennon
    • London
    • Mabel
    • Magnolia
    • Meadow
    • Mimi
    • Minnie
    • Nola
    • Onyx
    • Oslo
    • Pearl
    • Petunia
    • Phoenix
    • Phyllis
    • Quinn
    • River
    • Sasha
    • Storm
    • Suki
    • Tess
    • Trixie
    • Violet
    • Willow
    • Zelda
    • Zuzu
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    Dog Names Inspired by Food

    Look to the kitchen for 100% adorable name inspiration.

    • Alfredo
    • Bagel
    • Bean
    • Biscuit
    • Blondie
    • Brandy
    • Brownie
    • Butterscotch
    • Caramel
    • Cashew
    • Chai
    • Chickpea
    • Cinnamon
    • Cocoa
    • Coconut
    • Cupcake
    • Dumpling
    • Gumbo
    • Latte
    • Lemon
    • Mai Tai
    • Marshmallow
    • Meatball
    • Mocha
    • Mochi
    • Muffin
    • Nacho
    • Nugget
    • Nutella
    • Nutmeg
    • Oreo
    • Pancakes
    • Peaches
    • Peanut
    • Pickle
    • Pudding
    • Pumpkin
    • Rosemary
    • Snickerdoodle
    • Snickers
    • Toffee
    • Waffles
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    Dog Names Inspired by Pop Culture

    A third of pet owners have named their dog after a character from a TV show, video game, movie, or book, Rover.com found (versus 12% for a food and only 5% for a place). Pay homage to an iconic role with one of these famous names:

    • Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
    • Arwen (The Lord of the Rings)
    • Arya (Game of Thrones)
    • Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
    • Baby (Dirty Dancing)
    • Beatrix (Kill Bill)
    • Bradshaw (Sex in the City)
    • Bridget (Bridget Jones’s Diary)
    • Buttercup (The Princess Bride)
    • Diana (Wonder Woman)
    • Eleven (Stranger Things)
    • Eloise (Eloise)
    • Elsa (Frozen)
    • Ginny (Harry Potter)
    • Hermione (Harry Potter)
    • Holly (Breakfast at Tiffany’s)
    • Jasmine (Aladdin)
    • Jo (Little Women)
    • Katniss (The Hunger Games)
    • Leia (Star Wars)
    • Lilo (Lilo and Stitch)
    • Marley (Marley & Me)
    • Nana (Peter Pan)
    • Perdita (One Hundred and One Dalmatians)
    • Scout (To Kill a Mockingbird)
    • Shuri (Black Panther)
    • Thelma (Thelma and Louise)
    • Tiana (Princess and the Frog)
    • Toto (The Wizard of Oz)
    • Trinity (Matrix)
    • Wednesday (The Addams Family)
    • Winnie (Winnie the Pooh)

    Funny Girl Dog Names

    • Bingo
    • Bitsy
    • Bon Bon
    • Brutus
    • Bubba
    • Butters
    • Cha-Cha
    • Cheeto
    • Chewie
    • Cinderella
    • Cocoa Puff
    • Cutey
    • Diggy Azalea
    • Fluffernutter (Fluff)
    • Frito
    • Fuzz Ball
    • Jellybean
    • Jimmy Chew
    • J.K. Growling
    • Katy Pawry
    • Kitty
    • Lady Dogiva
    • Lisa Vanderpup
    • Mary Puppins
    • Matcha
    • Maybelline
    • Mimosa (Mimi)
    • Munchkin
    • Noodle
    • Peanut Butter
    • Pork Chop
    • Pup Tart
    • Queen Elizabark
    • Sarah Jessica Barker
    • Skittles
    • Smooches
    • Sushi
    • Tinkerbell
    • Tootsie
    • Vera Fang
    • Virginia Woof
    • Zola