You’re getting a goldendoodle. Such an exciting, amazing time. You can’t wait to bring home that fluffy furball. But now you’re faced with the difficult task of selecting the perfect name. And naming is no easy undertaking. What is the best name for a goldendoodle? Here are some popular and creative doodle names that will hopefully help you land on just the perfect title to give your new family addition.
Months of the year
What month is your puppies birthday and what month is her gotchya day?
- Girl names: April, Junie, May/Mae are all great names for a sweet little girl
- Boy names: August (Gus for short) has more of a masculine ring
Characters
What are some of your favorite books, movies, and TV show? Are there any characters that might just have the perfect name for your new furry friend? When others ask your dog’s name, you’ll quickly learn whether they’re also fans! Here are names other puppy owners have chosen. Hopefully you’ll find one of them inspirational.
- Boaz (Bible)
- Chandler (Friends)
- Juno (Juno)
- Milo (Milo & Ottis)
- Moses (Bible)
- Nala (Lion King)
- Royal (Farmer Boy by Laura Ingles Wilder)
- Romeo (Shakespeare)
- Skye (Paw Patrol)
- Winnie (Winnie the Pooh)
- Zuzu (It’s a Wonderful Life)
Sports player’s name or team mascot
Cheer on your favorite team by naming your puppy after an amazing player or team mascot. Every time someone stops to ask your puppy’s name, you’ll get to talk about sports!
- Bernie (hockey player)
- Otto (school mascot)
- Zino (soccer player)
Nature names
Trees, flowers, the sky – nature has a relaxing presence and calming ambiance. Picking a nature name for your puppy will inevitably bring a smile to your lips every time you call your doggie.
- Daisy
- Ivy
- Luna
- Maple
- Oaklee
- Rosie
- Sunny
Travel names
Do you love to travel? What’s your most memorable trip or where do you go most often? Consider naming your puppy after a favorite state, city or even airport.
- Cali (California)
- Dublin (Ireland)
- Jax (airport code for Jacksonville International Airport)
Your favorite food or beverage
Maybe you’re a foodie who appreciates an exquisite meal. Or maybe you like nothing better than relaxing with a cool drink in your hand. Food and drink names such as “Mango” & “Woodford” can spark fun conversations when you take your dog out for a walk around the park. One family named their pup “Haricot Verts” (the fancy name for green bean) and they call her “Hari” for short. The name “Hari” immediately made our kiddos think of Harry the Dirty Dog!
People names
Sometime a quick glance at your family tree or flipping through a baby name book can provide you with some potential puppy names. Here are human names other owners have selected for their special pups:
girl names
- Emmy
- Gracie
- Lucy
- Phoebe
- Piper
- Nylah
- Milly
boy names
- Brady
- Chester
- Cooper
- Harry
- Jasper
- Joey
- Remy or Remi
Name reflecting a physical characteristic
Is your puppy’s color, size or markings notable? If so a name like “Penny” or “Ginger” might be an excellent choice for a dark apricot goldendoodle or “Blue” for an aussiedoode with blue eyes.
Cultural name or name from a different language with a special meaning
Consider choosing a name from a different language with a special meaning. Or perhaps a name that reflects your cultural heritage. One of our puppy owners chose the beautiful Hebrew name “Zara” for their sweet goldendoodle girl.
The best names for a goldendoodle
The best goldendoodle name is a name that fits your particular dog or a name that makes you smile every time you say it.
What name did you select for your doodle?
Comment below with your favorite doodle name!