If your new puppy is a little out of the ordinary, he definitely needs an unusual dog name to fit his personality. Whether you’ve adopted a rare dog breed or your new best friend is just straight up weird, your pup deserves a name that’s one-of-a-kind. From quirky, adorable names to the name of Elon Musk’s son which we still don’t quite understand, these unusual dog names will definitely turn heads at the park.
Even if they don’t get the odd look or two, they’ll still bring you plenty of joy each time you call for them. Who doesn’t delight in a dog named after a giant African mammal? Or one who goes by your favorite Cajun dish? Or even your favorite chocolate candy? Embrace the odd!
(And if you scroll all the way to the bottom, you’ll find the weirdest of the weird that we could come up with. Enjoy!)
Unusual Female Dog Names
There’s no puppy like your own little girl, so give her a name that stands out.
- Darla
- Pixley
- Marlene
- Liberty
- Emmy
- Irene
- Jobelle
- Emersyn
- Juno
- Indi
- Julane
- Leila
- Fay
- Edie
- Kamila
- Orla
- Juniper
- Adele
- Zahra
- Nellie
- Orchid
- Petra
- Joli
- Mossie
- Kinsley
- Azalea
- Harlow
- Vida
- Sonya
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Unusual Male Dog Names
If you have a quirky baby boy on your hands, give him one of these uncommon boy names.
- Axel
- Declan
- Kai
- Emmett
- Malik
- Avi
- Xander
- Silas
- Van
- Coen
- Knox
- Castor
- Dex
- Finnian
- Cruz
- Vance
- Pierce
- Ezra
- Quill
- Ryder
- Bowen
- Tripp
- Wes
- Asher
- Maxton
- Marco
- Ridge
- Niko
- Myles
- Harlan
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Cute Unusual Dog Names
Looking for a uniquely adorable name for your pooch? These unusual names will make you say “awww.”
- Winnie
- Maia
- Sonny
- Effie
- Louie
- Ziggy
- Jude
- Violet
- Cali
- Rollo
- Jawa
- Covi
- Boone
- Gemma
- Ari
- Feebs
- Lolli
- Bindi
- Zuma
- Jozzie
- Elsie
- Mazie
- Fleur
- Kit
- Aggy
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Quirky Dog Names Inspired by Unusual People and Characters
Whether they’re a funny TV character or just an eccentric celebrity, it’s hard to keep your eyes away from one-of-a-kind individuals. So why not name your dog after one?
- Benjamin Button
- Salvador Dali
- Joe Exotic
- Carole Baskin
- Bowie
- Perez Hilton
- Kanye
- Weird Al Yankovic
- Bjork
- X Æ A-12
- Grimes
- Tim Burton
- Chuck Norris
- Whoopi
- Andy Warhol
- Seuss
- Freud
- Moira Rose
- Kramer
- Sheldon Cooper
- Phoebe Buffay
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Unusual Dog Names That Will Make You Laugh
Sure, you may get some strange looks when you call these over-the-top dog names, but they might just be a perfect fit for your unique pup.
- Dee-Oh-Gee
- Toodle Lou
- Babushka
- Goldilicks
- Muffin Chops
- Doozy
- Malarkey
- Gubbins
- Hullabaloo
- Dingus
- Gonzo
- Bumpkin
- Titter
- Blubber
- Scalawag
- Bowyang
- Frou-frou
- Lollygag
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Unusual Dog Names Inspired by Food
If you’re a snack lover, consider giving your new puppy one of these uncommon names inspired by food.
- Gazpacho
- Kale
- Panini
- Kumquat
- Noodles
- Puppuccino
- Waffles
- Parsley
- Hershey
- Merlot
- Lasagna
- Hash
- Dill
- Pringle
- Asiago
- Graham
- Chive
- Gumbo
- Chai
- Pot Roast
- Cobb
- Eclair
- Dijon
- Fig
- Kebab
- Java
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Unusual Dog Names Inspired by Other Animals
If your dog ever acts so strange that you think there’s no way he’s a normal dog, consider a name inspired by one of these wild animals.
- Rhino
- Fox
- Turkey
- Baiji
- Beaver
- Sparrow
- Impala
- Yak
- Otter
- Moth
- Ermine
- Gecko
- Tiger
- Seal
- Jackal
- Kudu
- Buffalo
- Peacock
- Robin
- Tuna
- Cheetah
- Sloth
- Moose
- Hammerhead
- Narwhal
- Deer
- Goose
- Dingo
- Puma
- Emu
- Guppy
- Indri
- Kiwi
- Magpie
- Bee
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Weird Dog Names
Sometimes, a quirky TV show character or funny animal name just isn’t enough. Sometimes, you’ve got a furry pal so odd, so beyond the norm, that a traditional name—no matter how unusual—just won’t suffice. When that’s the case, as Hunter S. Thompson put it: “When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.”
- Dweezil
- Moon Unit
- Diva Muffin
- Hellzel
- Phelony
- Reign Beau
- Nimrod
- Ned Rocknroll
- Wehadababyitsaboy
- Zumma
- Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 (It’s pronounced “Albin”)
- Aintzane
- Alucard
- Xandro
- Rocinante
- Sam Sung
- Beowulf
- Qwerty
- Limozeen
- Dangeresque
- Meganathan
- Raddix
- Moxie Crimefighter
- Jools
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