The wackiest and goofiest cat and dog names you’ve ever heard!
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So, you’ve brought a new furry friend home—how exciting! But now you’re tasked with naming your new companion. You’re looking for a name or nickname that’s cute, funny, and matches their personality. Well, it looks like you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled lists of the best pet names out there. Scroll through the options below to see which name matches your new pet best.
The Best Witty Pet Names
- Chewie
- Snoopy
- Bark Twain
- Moose
- Barkley
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Section 1 of 12:
Witty Female Dog Names
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These names are ideal for the lady dogs in your life. From flowery names to adorable-sounding names, there’s a name here to match any female dog’s personality! Don’t want to name your dog one of these? No problem! Consider using them as a cute nickname instead. [1] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
- Angel
- Annie
- Athena
- Betty
- Blossom
- Bonnie
- Chloe
- Clover
- Daisy
- Delilah
- Diamond
- Dixie
- Dolly
- Ella
- Ellie
- Ellie
- Ember
- Evie
- Fiona
- Gypsy
- Ivy
- Izzy
- Jade
- Josie
- Lady
- Lola
- Lulu
- Mabel
- Maggie
- Maya
- Mia
- Millie
- Missy
- Nova
- Paisley
- Pearl
- Penny
- Piper
- Poppy
- Princess
- Roo
- Roxie
- Roxy
- Ruby
- Sky
- Tilly
- Willow
- Zoe
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Section 2 of 12:
Witty Male Dog Names
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These names are perfect for boy dogs of any size, color, and personality. They’re bold, gruff, and oh-so cute. And if they don’t match your dog 100%, no worries! Try using them as a fun nickname instead. [2] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
- Ace
- Archie
- Atlas
- Atticus
- Bear
- Benny
- Bo
- Bruno
- Bubba
- Buster
- Cash
- Chance
- Chester
- Chico
- Cooper
- Copper
- Enzo
- Frankie
- Jax
- Joey
- Ken
- Kilo
- King
- Koda
- Leo
- Levi
- Lucky
- Max
- Murphy
- Oakley
- Ode
- Prince
- Ranger
- Rocco
- Rusty
- Samson
- Teddy
- Toby
- Travis
- Tucker
- Wally
- Winston
Section 3 of 12:
Witty Big Dog Names
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These names match the biggest and baddest dogs you know. Know or have a large or tall dog? If so, these names are perfect for them! They poke fun at the dog’s size or draw attention to it.
- Alpha
- Baloo
- Barney
- Bertha
- Bigfoot
- Biggie
- Bowswer
- Bubba
- Buck
- Chief
- Clifford
- Cub
- Diesel
- Duke
- General
- Giant
- Godzilla
- Goliath
- Gumdrop
- Hercules
- Hugo
- King Kong
- Kodiak
- Major
- Mammoth
- Meatball
- Moose
- Mr. Beefy
- Redwood
- Rex
- Tank
- Tank
- Tiny
- Titan
- Zeus
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Section 4 of 12:
Witty Small Dog Names
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These dog names are perfect for the smallest dogs around. Even the tiniest dogs can have the mightiest bark! Play around with a pet name that calls attention to your dog’s stature or pokes a little fun at it.
- Birdie
- Boo
- Button
- Chip
- Cricket
- Dot
- Dumpling
- Gizmo
- Goose
- Ladybug
- Little Man
- Minnie
- Mouse
- Pebbles
- Pee Wee
- Pip
- Pipsqueak
- Pixel
- Pixie
- Polly Pocket
- Shorty
- Sparrow
- Spot
- Sprinkles
- Sprout
- Squirt
- Squish
- Teeny
- Tiny
- Tiny Tim
- Toot
- Toy
- Whisper
Section 5 of 12:
Funny Names for Dogs
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These dog names are sure to make anyone laugh! They’re punny, goofy, and totally wacky. If you’re a dog owner (or lover) who just can’t pass up on a good joke, these pet names are perfect for you:
- Al Poochino
- Anderson Pooper
- Arf Vader
- Babe Woof
- Bark Obama
- Beowoof
- Boba Fetch
- Butter Face
- C3 Pee-O
- Captain Sniff
- Chewbarka
- Dog Marley
- Dogzilla
- Droolius Caesar
- Elvia Pawsley
- Furcules
- Hairy Paw-ter
- Indiana Bones
- Jabba the Mutt
- Jimmy Chew
- Kitty
- L.L Drool J
- Lick Jagger
- Little Bow Wow
- Mac Daddy
- Mary Puppins
- Mutt Damon
- Ozzy Pawsborne
- Pablo Escobark
- Pawtrick Stewart
- Prince of Barkness
- Princess Pee
- Pup Tart
- Queen Elizabark
- Rosa Barks
- Santa Paws
- Sarah Jessica Barker
- Sherlock Bones
- Sir Barks-a-Lot
- Snoop Dog
- The Wizard of Paws
- Virginia Woof
- Winnie the Poodle
- Woofgang Puck
- Woofie Goldberg
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Section 6 of 12:
Funny Names for Cats
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These cat names are hiss-terical! Who says dogs get all the fun names? Cats deserve a little attention, too! These cat names are full of puns that are sure to make even the toughest critic laugh. So, if you’re a cat owner who loves a good joke, these pet names are for you: [3] X Research source
- Ali Cat
- Buff-Puff
- Butterball
- Catastrophe
- Cat Damon
- Cat-niss Everclean
- Catticus
- Catzilla
- Chatterbox
- Cleo-cat-tra
- Cocoa Puff
- Duchess Fluffington
- Elvis Purrsley
- Fishbait
- Fish Biscuit
- Fish breath
- Fish Stick
- Fluffernutter
- Fuzz Lightyear
- Hairball
- Harriet Potter
- Jennifur
- Kit-Kat
- Kitty Gaga
- Lord Furrball
- Lord Sheddington
- Macavity
- Major Tom
- Meowtini
- Miss Badger
- Miss Flufferton
- Miss Hiss
- Mr. Meow
- Mrs. Meow
- Pounce
- Princess Purr
- Professor Purrington
- Puffball
- Purrincess
- Purrscilla
- Scat Cat
- Scuttlebutt
- Sir Licks-a-Lot
- Sir Whiskers
- Slinky Malinki
- Snagglepuss
- Spartapuss
- Twinkle Toes
- Welly Boots
- Wigglebutt
Section 7 of 12:
Food-Based Pet Names
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These pet names are perfect for any foodie. Why not let your love of all things food mix with your love of animals? These food-related names can be used for cats and dogs. Try naming your pet after your favorite food or a food that resembles their color or personality. Here are some examples:
- Alfredo
- Almond
- Bacon
- Bagel
- Basil
- Beans
- Brie
- Brownie
- Burrito
- Butter
- Calzone
- Cheddar
- Cheeseburger
- Cheeto
- Chili
- Chive
- Chowder
- Churro
- Cinnamon
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Donut
- Ginger
- Goat
- Gravy
- Gumbo
- Kimchi
- Kiwi
- Loaf
- Maple
- Miso
- Mochi
- Mousse
- Muffin
- Nacho
- Noodle
- Nugget
- Nutella
- Oat
- Olive
- Oreo
- Pancake
- Parsley
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Pepperoni
- Pickle
- Pita
- Poke
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Ravioli
- Spaghetti
- Sushi
- Taco
- Taffy
- Tater Tot
- Toast
- Tofu
- Tortilla
- Ube
- Waffles
- Wonton
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Section 8 of 12:
Pop Culture Pet Names
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These pet names are ideal for fan-crazy pet owners. Your love for all things pop culture doesn’t have to stop with the latest movie, TV show, or viral moment! Name your pet after your favorite pop culture moment, character, or fandom. Here are some of our favorites:
- Arya
- Atticus
- Batman
- Beethoven
- Bowie
- Buggy
- Chewbaca
- Cleopatra
- Courage
- Dexter
- Dobby
- Doja
- Eleven
- Elton
- Elvis
- Forrest
- Frodo
- Furiosa
- Gatsby
- Gronk
- Groot
- Hermione
- Hiccup
- Hobbit
- Hulk
- Jack Sparrow
- Jagger
- Juno
- Kobe
- Kramer
- La Croix
- LeBron
- Lizzo
- Loki
- Mario
- Marvel
- Meme
- Mickey
- Olaf
- Ozzy
- Pewds
- Phoebe
- Pikachu
- Scooby
- Shrek
- Simba
- Snoopy
- Spock
- Stitch
- Taylor
- Thor
- Toto
- Totoro
- Vader
- Vine
- Woody
- Yoda
Section 9 of 12:
Names for Black Pets
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These pet names are great for those with dark fur. Not only are these names witty, but they’re super fun! Use your pet’s coloring to your advantage with dark-themed names, like:
- Ash
- Bean
- Bear
- Beetle
- Blackberry
- Brandy
- Caramel
- Charcoal
- Coal
- Cocoa
- Crow
- Dakota
- Ebony
- Ember
- Espresso
- Exlipse
- Hades
- Hershey
- Inky
- Jet
- Jinx
- Knight
- Licorice
- Luna
- Midnight
- Mist
- Mocha
- Noir
- Onyx
- Panther
- Pepper
- Phantom
- Pudding
- Pumpernickle
- Raven
- Sesame
- Shadow
- Snickers
- Stormy
- S’mores
- Thunder
- Truffles
- Tux
- Twilight
- Velvet
- Zorro
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Section 10 of 12:
Names for White Pets
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These pet names are perfect for those with white coloring. Name your pet after something they look like for a witty but fun name. These names are light in tone, making them ideal for pets with white fur:
- Alabaster
- Alaska
- Alba
- Angel
- Arctic
- Aspen
- Avalanche
- Bianca
- Bianca
- Biscuit
- Blizzard
- Blondie
- Bones
- Boo
- Casper
- Chalk
- Checkers
- Cloud
- Coconut
- Cotton
- Crystal
- Dove
- Everest
- Flurry
- Frosty
- Glacier
- Goldilocks
- Ice
- Ivory
- Lightning
- Marshmallow
- Milky
- Moon
- Patches
- Pearl
- Polar
- Popcorn
- Rainbow
- Rice
- Sandy
- Snowball
- Summer
- Sunshine
- Swan
- Tooth
- Wolf
- Yeti
Section 11 of 12:
Personality-Based Pet Names
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These names are great for pets with big personalities! Give your furry friend a name that reflects who they are. These names are fun, creative, and 100% unique to your pet:
- Bandit
- Barkley
- Blaze
- Buck
- Buddy
- Bullet
- Chaos
- Chase
- Chewy
- Comet
- Cosmo
- Crave
- Crunch
- Dash
- Dazzle
- Diva
- Dozer
- Duchess
- Dusty
- Floofy
- Fluffy
- Fozy
- Frisky
- Gunner
- Hope
- Hunter
- Jolly
- Joy
- Marbles
- Martini
- Mayhem
- Monster
- Pansy
- Patch
- Rebel
- Rocket
- Ruff
- Rusty
- Rusty
- Sassy
- Scooter
- Scout
- Sloth
- Snooze
- Socks
- Sparky
- Spirit
- Star
- Teddy
- Trixie
- Trouble
- Vixen
- Whopper
- Yappy
- Zip
- Zoomie
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Section 12 of 12:
People Names for Pets
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These names give a whole new meaning to your pet being a part of the family. Want to really throw people off guard? Give your furry friend a rather ordinary human name! Not only are these names adorable when given to a pet, but they can also amplify your pet’s personality.
- Annie
- Augustus
- Ava
- Benjamin
- Benji
- Bob
- Carl
- Carli
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Dave
- Easton
- Eli
- Emma
- Frank
- Gary
- George
- Gracie
- Harvey
- Henry
- Herbert
- Hudson
- Hunter
- Jack
- Jo
- John
- Katie
- Kevin
- Layla
- Lucy
- Luke
- Maverick
- Mike
- Milo
- Molly
- Oliver
- Otis
- Paul
- Penelope
- Remi
- Ricky
- Riley
- Robert
- Ron
- Roxanne
- Sadie
- Sam
- Scarlett
- Sophia
- Stella
- Steve
- Theodore
- Tony
- Tucker
- Violet
- Virginia
- Waldo
- Walter
- Watson
- Wyatt
- Zoey
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