When it comes to naming a pet dog, you want to make sure that you cover all bases. Is it a name that has a lot of personality? Or is it a standard name that everyone can appreciate?
Naming dogs is slightly easier than naming children. If you give your dog a ridiculous name or title, people think it's cute. If you give a child something that's a little goofy, people have a harder time understanding it. (Which makes sense. Dogs don't have to deal with résumés or other situations in which their unusual name might hold them back.)
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That said, you want to make sure your dog isn't the butt of the joke. You'll want a name that you won't be embarrassed to call out in case your dog runs out of the house. Naming girl dogs is a lot of fun since there are plenty of directions you can take. You can name her after your favorite celebrity or even something cute like Lady or Princess.
If you're looking for some inspiration on what to name your female dog, here are some of the top female dog names of 2024 to help you get some good ideas.
Bella
It should come as no surprise that Bella is one of the most popular female dog names around. Even though we're well past the heyday of Twilight, it's still a gorgeous name that's easy to say and pronounce. It also means "beautiful" in French, so it's a name that's filled with love and affection.
Lucy
In general, as a name, Lucy is making a big comeback. It's a cute name for either a newborn or a brand-new puppy. While it's a sweet dog name for any breed, it's especially cute for a smaller dog, like a Maltese terrier or a bichon frise.
Sasha
Sasha is a strong and powerful, yet sweet, name for a dog. As far as humans go, one of the coolest Sashas out there is Sasha Obama, who proves that you can be in the spotlight yet stay smart and grounded. Plus, she's a dog fan herself — nobody will ever forget about the Obama pups, Bo and Sunny.
Chloe
Chloe is also a cute dog name for a smaller breed. As a name in itself, it started gaining popularity in the 1980s. Of course, you can always swap out the C for a K, especially if you happen to be a big fan of the Kardashians. (Kylie and Kendall are also cute names for puppies.)
Ginger
If you've got a pup with a reddish coat, Ginger can be a very fitting name. It's also very popular. According to Dogtime, it's the 14th most picked name for a female dog. If you were a Spice Girls fan back in the day, it can also be quite fitting.
Bailey
It's more popular for male dogs, but more and more female dogs are being named Bailey. PetPlace notes that female dogs named Bailey are usually quite kind. They're also quiet companions who love to snuggle with their owners.
Sophie
Sophie is the sixth most popular female dog name, and it makes sense as to why. It's a sweet and gentle name that any female pup can gracefully ease into. It's also a popular baby name, so it should come as no surprise that dog owners have been using it a bunch this year.
Daisy
Daisy is a sweet and classy name for a dog, and it's making quite the return. One of the most popular Daisy canines was an acting dog who made films in the 1930s and 1940s. That Daisy was actually a male dog (a cocker spaniel–poodle-terrier mix, to be specific), and he was famous enough to have his own brand of dog food.
Sadie
If you have a pretty lady, why not name her Sadie? Sadie is a top 10 dog name that reportedly means "Princess." So if you want a dog you can spoil, you might want to give her a name with a little bit of a royal edge to it.
Coco
It's a sweet treat, but it's also a great name for a dog — especially a small one. Courteney Cox liked the name so much that she named her own daughter Coco. Coco is still a top 20 dog name and a great choice if you have a dog with brown fur.
Rosie
Rosie is a great name for a dog who was rescued in the springtime. It can also be the perfect feminist name. Rosie the Riveter is still a powerful figure who deserves a ton of recognition. This is also a good name for a senior dog, should you choose to adopt one.
Ruby
Ruby may seem like a precious dog name, but it's got a lot of power behind it. One of the most famous Ruby canines is currently part of the Rhode Island State Police K-9 division. Her specialty is within Search and Rescue. Talk about one brave dog.
Leia
Star Wars fans might choose the name Leia, and for good reason — because Carrie Fisher was a phenomenal woman. It's a great dog name, mostly because it's short and easy for any pup to recognize. Carrie herself was also a dog lover. Her dog Gary still has an active Instagram account.
Cardi
It should come as no surprise that the name Cardi got a major push in 2018, when Cardi B became a household name. USA Today reports that the name became 1,000% more popular among dog owners that year. Even if you're not a Cardi B fan, you've got to admit that it's cute.
