by Anonymouse

Created on: February 20, 2009   Last Updated: May 03, 2009

Finding the ideal dog name can be quite an undertaking, so make sure you're up for the challenge. Puppy names like 'Spot' could apply to millions of dogs around the world. Pet owners should work hard to find unique dogs names for their one-of-a-kind pets. Popular dog names like Fido, Molly, Rover, Clifford, Spot, and Fang are perfect for countless canines, they are also far from creative.

Male Dog Names

While male dogs names should be strong and masculine, they should also match the dog's personality. Don't name your dog right away; just call your beloved pet 'doggie' at first. His personality traits might clue you in to the perfect dog name. Does he destroy everything in his path? Name him 'Destroyer'! One the other hand, if the dog is a stud who charms the ladies, you could name him 'Casanova' or 'Bill Clinton'. You could also see if there's something special about the way he looks, and use that feature to inspire a name. For instance, a puppy who looks like he has an eye-patch could be named 'Blackbeard' or 'Long John Silver'. It's that simple!

Female Dog Names

Perfect female dog names range from cute to intimidating; it all depends on the dog. Spoiled puppies often have commonplace names like 'Princess' and 'Tinkerbelle'. You can think of flowers (Lilac, Lavender, Honey, Daffodil) and jewels (Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Pearl) to find unique dog names for these pets. For the less prissy dogs, consider their personality traits and looks. Watch how yours acts and consider how she looks for potential girl dog names. Dogs with really short legs could be named 'Stumpy'. Female dog names like 'Spirit' and 'Dash' might work better for energetic pets. Popular dog names just aren't as fun to think up as original ones.

Unique Dog Names

Popular dog names like Lady and Kujo are easy to conjure, but finding unique dog names can also be painless - at least for the people who know where to look. You can find lists with thousands of possible puppy names online. You can also choose a word you like in English and translate it for an exotic name, like Bijoux, with means 'jewelry' in French. Different foods also make unique dog names (Dorito, Blueberry). Even the cities you adore might make good puppy names (Berlin, Paris). Don't forget fictional characters (Wilson, Buffy, Chewbacca, Algernon, Gwendolyn, Batman, Dumbledore)! Just make sure the name matches the dog before deciding.

Learn more about this author, Anonymouse.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.