276 of the Best Names for Golden Retrievers

Without a doubt, golden retrievers are adorable, heroic, smart, talented, and full of personality! It’s no wonder they’re celebrated with special recognition each year: February 3rd is National Golden Retriever Day.

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Goldens are loving family companions, and consistently rank high on lists of most popular dog breeds, so pet parents often search for just the right moniker that tells the world how fabulous these dogs are! When choosing the perfect name for your dog, draw inspiration from numerous sources. We’ve selected more than 170 of our favorite names for golden retrievers to help you get started.

Best Girl Golden Retriever Names

Whether it’s a flower, a jewel, or the best friend you spent languid summer days with at camp, give your precious furry girl a cute golden retriever name that makes you smile every time you call it out!

Luna
Nala
Maggie
Gracie
Lucy
Molly
Penny
Winnie
Sandy
Ruby
Mandy
Rosy
Lilly
Sophie
Dixie
Sadie
Georgia
Jenny
June
Sasha
Lexi
Kennedy
Phoebe
Darcy
Lulu
Riley
Piper
Marley

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Best Boy Golden Retriever Names

Your good boy deserves a good golden retriever name that looks sharp etched into his hefty harness or collar.

Gus
Bentley
Leo
Scout
Jack
Milo
Oakley
Cooper
Winston
Hank
Lucky
Kobe
Simon
Sebastian
Bruce
Archie
Pierce
Miller
Hudson
Harper
Hunter
Georgie
Spencer
Louie
Baxter
Wrigley
Tucker
Murphy
Finn

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Cutest Golden Retriever Names

Golden retriever dog names don’t have to be serious! Maximize the adorableness of your new pup by encouraging the kids to suggest names, or do a social-media callout for suggestions. Here are some adorable ideas.

Bingo
Ginger
Ollie
Boomer
Pepper
Annie
Obi
Biscuit
Kiki
Simba
Livie
Bear
Gemma
Shebie
Ivy
Goose
Dash
Bunny
Emmy
Fluffy
Mac
Ginny
Amor
Rory
Dolce
Bubbles
Smooch
Chloe
Button

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Badass Golden Retriever Names

If we’re honest, it’s a stretch to look at the sweet, fluffy face of a golden retriever puppy and think, “This is a badass dog!” But, maybe his or her attitude will change our minds pretty quickly! So just in case, here are some ruff and ready name options.

Chase
Zeke
Ranger
Ace
Xena
Moose
Chief
Rocco
Inferno
Maverick
Wilde
Loki
Rebel
Harley
Fox
Spade
Tank
Apollo
Thor
Rocky
Tank
Atlas
Viper
Minerva
Zeus
Remington

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Uncommon Unique Golden Retriever Names

This list of unique names might have the exact description you’ve been looking for, or be a launchpad for brainstorming an uncommon title of your own.

Jax
Koda
Winter
Summer
Maui
Aspen
Chord
Myrtle
Quinn
Levy
Fiona
Bowie
Cosmo
Arlo
Lana
Conan
Dimitri
Comet
Adelaide
Shiloh
Arya
Leia
Ryder
Blue
Maude
Kasey
Ophelia
River

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Adorable Food Names for Golden Retriever Dogs and Puppies

Food often plays a large part in how people name their dogs, and these creative golden retriever names are no exception! If your little cupcake just can’t get enough treats, one of these sweet names might just be mint to be.

Sourdough
Apricot
Butternut
Whiskey
Plum
Cinnamon
Cheddar
Pumpkin
Heath
Popcorn
Taco
Bonbon
Chip
Muffin
Cookie
Pancake
Jellybean
Sugar
Peaches
Bagel
Donut
Milkshake
Berry
Carrots
Peanut

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Celebrity Golden Retriever Names

Celebrities such as musician Adam Levine, actor Neal Patrick Harris, media mogul Oprah Winfrey, gymnast Shawn Johnson, and talk show host Conan O’Brien are just a few famous folk who’ve relished heaps of goldie love! Give your new pup some flare (and totally win at celebrity trivia) with one of these celebrity golden retriever names.

Gary
Nash
Luke
Layla
Luca
Elvis
Poker
Ella
Waylon
JoJo
Bexter
Moses
Rumpy
Bambi
Birdie
JJ
Jones
Howie
Renn
Emmie
Coco

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Names of Famous Golden Retrievers

One of the most famous presidential pets who made a home in the White House was Gerald R. Ford’s golden, Liberty, given to him as a gift by his daughter, Susan. President Ronald Reagan had one, too, who he dubbed Victory. Another notable retriever, Pinky, won “Best in Breed” at the 2014 Westminster Dog Show. So if you want to flaunt some pedigree from dog celebrities, try one of these golden retriever names in movies and books or from television shows and commercials.

Parker/Enzo (The Art of Racing in the Rain)
Digby (Pushing Daisies)
Duke (Bush’s Baked Beans)
Brinkley (You’ve Got Mail)
Bud/Comet (Air Bud, Full House)
Brandon (Punky Brewster)
Speedy (The Drew Carey Show)
Shadow (Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey)
Alex (Stroh’s Beer)
Napoleon (Napoleon)
Shelby (Smallville)
Barkley (Subaru)
Levie/Jesse (Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye)
Beau (Wargames, A Year in the Life, Purina dog food commercials)
Spray (Flipper)

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Popular Golden Retriever Names on Instagram

You’ve probably already spent a lot of time on social oohing and aahing over these luscious-locked furballs, but when you actually click #goldenretriever on Instagram, it’s a golden overload! Gain additional inspiration from this golden retriever dog names list of popular pup influencers.

Kona
Chester
Theo
Molson
Ray Charles
Marshall
Maple
Flufie
Lainey
Hugo
Kevin
Google
Booker
Augie
Ellie
Remy
Liam
Jaxson
Jeffy
Banjo
Kiko
Watson
Huxley
Cricket
Rusty
Glee
Champ
Kylo
Vader
Scout
Lizzie

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Golden Retriever Names Inspired by Their Luscious Coats

Some obvious classic choices, such as Goldie, Joy, or Blondie, are top golden retriever names because of how they describe these dogs’ silky golden fur and pleasant disposition. The rest of these names remind us of how beautiful these precious pups are—inside and out!