266 Creative Girl Dog Names for Every Letter of the Alphabet

Just get a girl dog? Give your new family member a name that truly suits her with one of these cute female dog names. By Daily Paws Editors Updated May 06, 2022 Advertisement Pin FB More Tweet Email Send Text Message Print

As any dog owner can tell you, getting a furry new family member can be a rewarding and wonderful experience. Whether you're welcoming a new puppy from a family litter, or adopting a companion from a local shelter, the first step in new dog ownership—after finding your mutt mate—is picking a name that suits your new friend.

Finding the right inspiration can be tricky, but it can come from anywhere. The lead singer in your favorite band might be a great name for an energetic and friendly pup. Or for a new dog who loves snacks, you might find inspiration from your own favorite foods. Don't be afraid to think outside the box and experiment with some names that capture the spirit and personality of your canine.

You could take your naming inspiration from a dozen places—a favorite movie character, a Disney princess, even a color from your kid's box of crayons—but why not start by playing the alphabet game to get your creative juices flowing? This list is packed with great female dog names for every letter of the alphabet!

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Girl Dog Names that Start with A

Abby
Adele
Addie
Amber
Alexis
Aspen
Atari
Anna
Allie
Abby
Ariel

Girl Dog Names that Start with B

Bambi
Billie
Birdie
Blossom
Brooklyn
Bailey
Biscuit
Bonnie
Bella
Becky

Girl Dog Names that Start with C

Carmella
Casey
Cherry
Cleo
Coco
Cora
Cookie
Canyon
Cricket
Clover
Constance

Girl Dog Names that Start with D

Daisy
Demi
Diva
Dora
Dottie
Duchess
Dixie
Dakota
Deloris

Girl Dog Names that Start with E

Edie
Eden
Elana
Ella
Elsa
Egypt
Emmy
Elsie
Emiko
Ember
Esmerelda

Girl Dog Names that Start with F

Fantasia
Faye
Flora
Fifi
Freckles
Frida
Fiona

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Girl Dog Names that Start with G

Gidget
Gabby
Georgia
Ginger
Goldie
Gretel
Gypsy
Gia
Gigi
Genivier

Girl Dog Names that Start with H

Haley
Haven
Holly
Honey
Hope
Hazel
Harley
Heaven
Henrietta

Girl Dog Names that Start with I

Ibeza
India
Indie
Ireland
Iris
Ivy
Ivory
Indigo
Ink
Iggy

Girl Dog Names that Start with J

Jamie
Jersey
Jessie
Jolene
Josie
Juno
Jasmine
Jada
Jennifer
Jinx

Girl Dog Names that Start with K

Kahlua
Kallie
Karma
Kayla
Kelsey
Kenya
Kimono
Koko
Kiki
Kiwi
Kinley
Kenna

Girl Dog Names that Start with L

Luna
Lacy
Layla
Lexi Liberty
Lily
Lizzy
Lola
London
Lady
Laika
Laura

Girl Dog Names that Start with M

Mabel
Mackenzie
Macy
Maggie
Mckenna
Mika
Minnie
Mocha
Moxie
Moki
Muppet
Mischief

Girl Dog Names that Start with N

Natasha
Natoya
Navi
Nikki
Nina
Nola
Nori
Nova
Nikita
Nancy

Girl Dog Names that Start with O

Ocean
Oki
Olive
Oprah
Oreo
Oxana
Opal
Onyx
Olympia

Girl Dog Names that Start with P

Paige
Payton
Pebbles
Penny
Pepper
Phoebe
Piper
Pumpkin
Peaches
Peanut
Parsley
Pipsqueak

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Girl Dog Names that Start with Q

Qamra
Queenie
Quinn
Quitara
Quizzie
Quigley
Quartney
Qunita

Girl Dog Names that Start with R

Raven
Riley
Rita
River
Rosie
Roxie
Rylie
Ritzy
Ruby
Raina
Rivka
Raisin
Rosemary
Risa

Girl Dog Names that Start with S

Saffron
Sandy
Sasha
Scarlet
Shadow
Shelby
Sierra
Skye
Stella
Suki
Sydney
Seven
Sally
Sharon
Susan

Girl Dog Names that Start with T

Tabitha
Tootsie
Trixie
Trudy
Twinkie
Tessa
Tatum
Tori
Tina
Tilly
Tenley
Tamara
Twiggy

Girl Dog Names that Start with U

Ursula
Uinta
Unity
Utah
Una
Utopia
Unis

Girl Dog Names that Start with V

Venus
Vera
Vicky
Viper
Violet
Vixen
Vespa
Valor
Veronica

Girl Dog Names that Start with W

Wanda
Waynoka
Westlyn
Whisper
Winnie
Willow
Winter
Willa
Winona
Wilma
Wynette

Girl Dog Names that Start with X

Xandra
Xanti
Xena
Xiadani
Xella

Girl Dog Names that Start with Y

Yara
Yasmin
Yellow
Yeska
Yola
Yosemite
Yumi
Yuba
Yoko
Yeardley
Yuliana

Girl dog names that start with Z

Zara
Zadie
Zena
Zipper
Zola
Zuri
Zoe
Zelda
Zany

Dog-Naming Tips

Short, one- or two-syllable names are more recognized by dogs, so while Penelope certainly sounds elegant and refined, you may find yourself calling her Penny more often than not.
Repeated sounds like the syllable combinations in Koko or Kiki are very easily understood by dogs, so they may learn their names faster and respond when called. Experts recommend using consistency to maximize training and responsiveness from your dog, so choose a name you don't need to shorten.
Avoid choosing a name that sounds too similar to another family members' name. Tilly sounds an awful lot like Lilly and can lead to confusion on the dog's part and your daughter's. ("You want me to do what, Mom?!")
Also avoid using names that sound too similar to behavior cues. Britt, Fay, and Gretch obviously might confuse your dog. (Ok, please don't name your dog Gretch.)
Let your dog's unique physical characteristics guide your naming choice. If your dog looks like she has a unibrow, Frida (Khalo) would be a funny dog name. Sometimes the obvious choice is the color of her coat. Ivory for a fair-furred pooch or Ink for one as black as night. If your dog is long, slender and graceful, consider Moki, a Native American word meaning "deer." Have a floppy-eared mutt? Think literally and go with Muppet. Taking a good long look at your new pet can guide your decision.
Behavior can be another inspiring place to find your dog's new name. Is your dog a real clown? A funny dog name might capture her spirit. Or maybe a royal name is a better fit for your dog who thinks they're king of the castle.
It's always interesting to see how popular TV shows or movies can make never-before-considered names incredibly cool. Before Frozen, we'll bet that Elsa wasn't on the radar for many pet parents. Other popular female dog names inspired by pop culture characters include Bella (Twilight) and Luna (Harry Potter).

Whichever name you choose, make sure you embrace your dog's personality and choose something as beautiful as she is. After all, she'll come running to give you kisses every time she hears it for years to come!

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