Funny options are an underused resource in the dog naming world today. Most new owners overlook the category thinking that something more serious is necessary. While naming your dog can be serious business, the best names don’t always have to be. This list does contain many options that are just provided for the sake of humor, but intermingled are many quality ideas that might just fit your dog.
A good way to generate your own humorous names is to take dog related terms and cleverly place or find them within other words. The dog keywords that you start with should be short. One or two syllables max is ideal for the best results. Woof, bark, ruff, and wag are good starting points. A couple of amusing names generated by this method are Woofenstein and Howlie Berry.
Another approach to finding a hysterical puppy name is to brainstorm for silly words. The key with this approach is to catch the audience off guard. The name must be whimsical but also something that would never be expected. Chewbacca, Skittles, and Deogee (D-O-G) are a couple of comical examples. The goofy names that are derived from this method are typically more practical.
Even if you don’t find your diamond in the rough, these names should at least put you in a jovial mindset. In fact, we hope you pee your pants. That's completely unrelated to the list. Seriously though, studies have shown that laughter relaxes the body, boosts the immune system, and is good for your heart. You can thank us later. For now enjoy a collection from the lighter side of life.
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Alfalfa | namesake is a goofy character from old TV show |
Ammo | unexpected, resembles a tough action hero |
Bacon | unexpected, food item, typically loved by dogs |
Bagel | Funny because it's a breakfast food, not a pet |
Bags | Associates with luggage |
Banana | Humorous due to its connection with a yellow fruit |
Bandaid | Ironically named after a healing item |
Barker | Comical in its literal reference to a dog's bark |
Beamer | makes you think of a car, not a dog |
Beast | Hyperbolic reference to the dog's size or behavior |
Beeper | reminds someone of an outdated technology |
Bigfoot | associated with a mythical creature |
Blizzard | Named after a snowstorm, humorous for a small or fluffy dog |
Bologna | a type of sausage, not a pet |
Bones | more commonly associated with a dog's favorite snack |
Booger | Humorously named after a bodily secretion |
Boots | usually worn, not named |
Boozer | suggests the dog likes to drink beer |
Boss | usually a person's position, not a dog's name |
Bouncer | sounds like a nightclub employee |
Brando | refers to a famous actor |
Brew | related to a process of making beer |
Brewsky | another term for beer |
Brownie | more often a dessert than a dog |
Buckshot | usually used in hunting, not as a name |
Budweiser | Shares name with a famous beer brand |
Bum | often refers to someone lazy |
Burrito | Comically named after a Mexican dish |
Buster | suggestion of mischief and fun |
Cadbury | better known as a chocolate brand |
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Bark Obama | A witty blend of the 44th U.S. President's name and a dog's bark |
Bark Twain | A hilarious take on the famous American author Mark Twain |
Bark Vadar | A humorous play on Star Wars' iconic character, Darth Vader |
Barkimedes | A funny spin on the name of the Greek mathematician, Archimedes |
Barktor Who | A playful twist on the iconic British TV character, Doctor Who |
Bite-hoven | A funny twist on the name of the famous composer, Beethoven |
Bone-aparte | A funny reference to Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader |
Chew-barka | A punny take on the famous Star Wars character, Chewbacca |
Doggie Howser | A punny take on the '90s TV show character, Doogie Howser |
Droolius Caesar | This name draws a humorous parallel between your dog's drooling habit and the famous Roman dictator |
Flea-onardo Da Vinci | A humorous combination of the Renaissance polymath's name with a common dog pest |
Fur-dinand Magellan | Inspired by Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer, with a furry twist |
Genghis Canine | A hilarious play on the Mongolian ruler, Genghis Khan's name |
Growliver Twist | A pun on the title character from Charles Dickens' novel, Oliver Twist |
Howlbert Einstein | A hilarious homage to the genius physicist Albert Einstein |
Paw-casso | Inspired by the famous artist Picasso, with a paw-some twist |
Pooch-ter Pan | A canine twist on the classic fairy tale character, Peter Pan |
Pupernicus | A cute, canine take on the renowned astronomer Copernicus |
Scratchelangelo | A hilarious nod to the Italian artist Michelangelo, with a doggy twist |
Shed-speare | A humorous take on the name of the playwright William Shakespeare |
Sir Waggington | A playful spin on the name of prominent historical figure Wellington |
Slobber-tooth | A funny reference to the prehistoric shark, Megalodon, also known as 'big tooth' |
Snifferdor Columbus | A playful spin on the name of the explorer Christopher Columbus |
Tail-or Swift | A funny, canine spin on the pop sensation Taylor Swift |
Winston Furchill | A playful take on the name of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill |
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50 Scent | A humorous spin on the name of the rapper, 50 Cent |
Bark Griswold | A humorous play on the character from the National Lampoon's Vacation Series, Clark Griswold |
Bark Obama | For fans of the 44th President with a sense of humor |
Bark Twain | It's a hilarious play on the name of the famous author, Mark Twain |
Bark Wahlberg | A playful twist to the name of the famous actor, Mark Wahlberg |
Bark Zuckerberg | A clever play on the name of the Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg |
Barky McBarkface | A canine twist inspired by Boaty McBoatface |
Brad Pitbull | A clever take on the name of the Hollywood actor, Brad Pitt |
Chewbacca | A funny name for Star Wars fans, inspired by the character Chewbacca |
Drool Brees | Inspired by the name of the NFL quarterback, Drew Brees |
Droolius Caesar | A funny take on the name of the legendary Roman ruler |
Droolius Peppers | Inspired by the name of the famous NFL linebacker, Julius Peppers |
Howly Berry | A witty take on the name of the Oscar-winning actress, Halle Berry |
JK Growling | Inspired by the author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling |
K9 West | A humorous twist to the name of the rapper, Kanye West |
Lady Dogga | A punny tribute to pop star Lady Gaga |
Mutt Damon | Inspired by the name of the Hollywood star, Matt Damon |
Poochi Mane | A hilarious spin on the name of the rapper, Gucci Mane |
Pup Norris | For action movie fans, a fun play on the name of Chuck Norris |
Ruff Gere | A humorous spin on the name of the Pretty Woman actor, Richard Gere |
Sir Barksalot | A doggy spin on the name of the legendary knight, Sir Lancelot |
Tom Sniffer | A funny take on the name of the actor, Tom Selleck |
Virginia Woof | A hilarious twist on the name of the famous author, Virginia Woolf |
Waggy Nelson | Country music fans will appreciate this funny play on the name of Willie Nelson |
Woofgang Pup | A silly twist to the name of the renowned composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
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Bark Kent | A humorous twist on the name of Superman's alter ego |
Bark Obama | A humorous twist on the name of the 44th US president |
Bark Twain | Inspired by the famous author, Mark Twain, and the sound a dog makes |
Bark Twain | Inspired by the famous author, Mark Twain, and the sound a dog makes |
Bark Vader | A funny take on the name of the Star Wars villain |
Barklock Holmes | A comical twist on the name of the famous detective |
Biscuit Eater | This name is a funny way to describe a dog's love for treats |
Chewbacca | It refers to a dog's habit of chewing, while also being a Star Wars character |
Chewie | It refers to a dog's habit of chewing and is a Star Wars character |
Doggie Howser | A pun on the TV character's name, 'Doogie Howser' |
Droolius Caesar | A funny spin on the name of the famous Roman politician and general |
Fleaonce | A humorous twist on the name of the singer, Beyonce |
Hairy Paw-ter | A funny take on the name of the famous wizard, Harry Potter |
Howllywood | A funny take on the name of the entertainment capital, Hollywood |
Lickasso | It's a humorous take on the name of the famous artist, Picasso |
Pawsanova | A pun on the name of the famous lover, Casanova |
Pup Tart | It's a sweet and funny name for a cute puppy |
Ruff the Magic Dragon | A quirky take on the song 'Puff the Magic Dragon' |
Sir Barks-a-lot | This name amusingly depicts a dog that barks often |
Sir Chews-a-Lot | This name amusingly depicts a dog that loves to chew |
Sir Wag-a-lot | A comical moniker that highlights a dog's happy tail wagging |
Sir Waggington | A comical name that also sounds noble and dignified |
Sniffing Tailor | This name humorously describes a dog's sniffing habit |
Waggy | It's a funny and simple name reflecting a dog's wagging tail |
Wooferine | A play on the name of the X-Men character, Wolverine |
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Bark Hammil | A playful nod to Star Wars actor Mark Hammil |
Bark Kent | A playful take on the alter ego of Superman |
Bark Obama | This name is a fun twist on the 44th U.S. President's name |
Bark Pitt | A funny take on the name of the famous actor Brad Pitt |
Bark Twain | A play on the name of famous American author Mark Twain |
Bark Twain | A play on the name of famous American author Mark Twain |
Bark Vader | A name that reflects the Star Wars character Darth Vader, perfect for a black dog |
Bark Wahlberg | A funny twist on the name of actor Mark Wahlberg |
Barkimedes | A humorous spin on the name of the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes |
Barkovsky | Perfect for music lovers, this name is a twist on the famous composer's name, Tchaikovsky |
Charlie Brown | Named after the iconic Peanuts comic strip character |
Chewbacca | For fans of the Star Wars franchise, this Wookiee name is perfect for a furry friend |
Droolius Caesar | A humorous name that refers to the historical figure Julius Caesar |
Droolius Caesar | A humorous name that refers to the historical figure Julius Caesar |
Fleas Navidad | A humorous play on the phrase 'Feliz Navidad', great for dogs born or adopted during the holiday season |
Fleas Witherspoon | A hilarious twist on the name of actress Reese Witherspoon |
Groucho Barks | A witty spin on the name of the famous comedian Groucho Marx |
Hairy Potter | Inspired by the main character of J.K. Rowling's popular book series |
Howlbert Einstein | A fun name inspired by the renowned physicist Albert Einstein |
Paw McCartney | A charming twist on the name of the Beatles' member Paul McCartney |
Pugs Bunny | A clever play on the name of the cartoon character Bugs Bunny, perfect for a pug |
Sherlock Bones | This name is a twist on the famous detective's name, Sherlock Holmes |
Sir Waggington | Inspired by the fictional character 'Wellington' from classic literature |
Winnie the Pooch | A creative take on the beloved character from A.A. Milne's books |
Woofgang Puck | Inspired by the famous chef Wolfgang Puck |
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Bagel | She's round and wholesome, just like a bagel! |
Biscuit | Warm and comforting, just like your favorite biscuit! |
Brisket | Because he's as tender as a slow-cooked brisket! |
Brownie | Soft and sweet, just like a chocolate brownie! |
Burger | He's as lovable as a juicy burger! |
Cheese | He's as goofy and pleasing as a piece of cheese! |
Churro | He's long and sweet, just like a churro! |
Cookie | She's as sweet as a fresh-baked cookie! |
Cupcake | Sweet and delightful, just like a cupcake! |
Donut | Because she's sweet and full of energy! |
Fudge | Because he's as delightful as a piece of fudge! |
Gumbo | Because he's as hearty and full of flavor as a bowl of gumbo! |
Latte | She's as warming and comforting as a latte! |
Macaroni | She's as fun and quirky as a bowl of macaroni! |
Meatball | Because he's round and full of fun! |
Milkshake | Sweet and satisfying, just like a milkshake! |
Miso | She's as comforting as a bowl of miso soup! |
Muffin | She's sweet and rises to any occasion! |
Nugget | Small and golden, just like a chicken nugget! |
Pancake | He's as delightful as a stack of pancakes! |
Pickle | Because he's always in a bit of a pickle! |
Ramen | Warm and comforting, just like a bowl of ramen! |
Sushi | Because he's as unique and delightful as sushi! |
Taco | He loves to curl up like a taco! |
Waffle | He loves to waffle on about his day! |
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Chew-barka | If your a big starwars fan this in the name for you! |
Chewers | Because your pet may chew all you stuff so this will fit your dog! |
Ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for the one and only, hilarious canine comedian, Sir Barkalot McSniffington!
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Sir Barkalot McSniffington: Thank you, thank you, you're too kind! I know what you're all thinking, "A dog doing stand-up comedy? This should be a howling good time!" Well, you're right, because I'm not just any dog—I'm Sir Barkalot McSniffington, the funniest pooch around!
So, let's talk about my name. Sir Barkalot McSniffington. Sounds like a name that would belong to a fancy poodle with one of those poofy haircuts, right? But no, I'm just a regular ol' mutt, who's been knighted by the Queen of Doggy Comedy herself!
You know, having a name like Sir Barkalot McSniffington can be ruff. When I go to the dog park, I can't just introduce myself like a normal dog. No, no, I have to make a grand entrance, trotting around like I'm royalty or something. "Greetings, fellow canines, I am Sir Barkalot McSniffington, here to sniff your butts and chase some squirrels!"
And speaking of squirrels, what's the deal with those little critters? They're like the ultimate tease! Just when you think you've got one, it scurries up a tree, and you're left barking at the bottom like a chump. I mean, come on, can't we all just get along and share the park?
Oh, and don't even get me started on dog food. You humans have all these delicious options, and what do we get? Kibble that tastes like cardboard! With a name like mine, you'd think I'd be dining on filet mignon every night, but nope! It's always, "Here's your kibble, Sir Barkalot. Enjoy!" At least I can dream of fancy feasts while I'm chewing on those flavorless nuggets.
Now, let's talk about the doggy spa. Yeah, that's right, I said it! A spa for dogs! You humans are so obsessed with pampering your pets that we now have our own spas. Don't get me wrong, I love a good massage as much as the next pup, but there's something weird about walking in on two poodles getting mud wraps and cucumber slices on their eyes. I mean, come on, we're dogs! We're supposed to roll in the mud, not get pampered with it!
And finally, let's talk about dog fashion. Have you seen some of the outfits they make for dogs these days? I saw a Chihuahua in a full-on tuxedo the other day! Listen, I may have a fancy name, but I'm still a dog. I don't need a three-piece suit to impress the ladies at the dog park. All I need is my charming personality and this fabulous wagging tail!
Thank you, thank you! You've been a fantastic audience! Remember, don't judge a dog by its name, especially when it's as ridiculous as Sir Barkalot McSniffington! Goodnight, everybody!
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