500+ Rare, Unusual and Unique Dog Names

If you are looking for rare dog names you are in the right place. We will help you find the most unusual and unique dog name for your new puppy.

Dog names don’t have to be unique, they can be as common as Fido or Lucy. But do you really want a common name for your unique dog? I didn’t think so. Some of the most unique resources to find dog names are in the literature of today and yesterday.

Let’s experiment a bit here. Let’s take some old literature and see what can we come up with. I am sure there will be a lot of terms and names that could be quite unique dog names.

Top Unique dog names from Hamlet

We’ll start with some classics. Shakespeare’s Hamlet should be interesting. Keep in mind that I’m not only going to use character’s names, I’m looking for any word that will make a unique puppy name. Here are the unique dog names I found from Hamlet:

• Hamlet
• Rosecrantz
• Majestic
• Ophelia
• Polonius
• Reynaldo
• Lord
• Marry
• Horatio
• Marcellus
• Quicksilver
• Lazar
• Ghost
• Thorn
• Villian
• Vicious
• Nemean
• Spirit
• Bernardo
• Elsinore
• King
• Queen
• Prince
• Thunder
• Bear
• Chief
• Courtier
• Madam
• Hecuba
• Laertes
• Daisy
• Captain
• Chant
• Steward
• Master
• Rosemary
• Violet
• Willow
• Sliver

Top Unique dog names from Mark Twain books

Let’s try some Mark Twain. I have a text of famous essays of Twain’s. The unique puppy names I was able to find in this book are:

• Siam
• Jingle
• Punch
• Sawyer
• Benny
• Dixon
• Huck
• Pudd’nhead
• Roxy
• Percy
• Shabby
• Pappy
• Hadley (actually Hadleyburg)
• Slobber
• Rayburn
• Elfonzo
• Frisbie
• Sawdust
• Major
• Flint
• Gimlet
• Assassin
• Sammy
• Holmes
• Archy
• Sherlock
• Colonel
• Sunshine
• Abby
• Prattler
• Lasca
• Jewel
• Kalula
• Sabbath
• Blake
• Charm
• Beast
• Frog
• Smiley

Unique dog names from Ford Escort Repair Manual

The next book is not one that many people would think to find dog names in, but if you’re a mechanic you might. I’m going to look through the Chilton’s Repair Manual for the 1981-92 Ford Escort / Mercury Lynx. Don’t ask me why I have this book… Here’s what the Chilton’s gave me:

• Chilton
• Mercury
• Lynx
• Crankshaft
• Sparky (spark plug)
• Aero
• Socket
• Manny (manifold)
• Poppet
• Nitro or Nitrous
• Gasket
• Woodruf
• Oily
• Piston
• Cam
• Sprocket
• Flywheel
• Axle
• Bolt
• Bracket
• Coil
• Throttle
• Sol (solenoid)
• Hazard
• Puddles
• Volt

Unique dog names from Tarot

Those are unique, but some are really kind of fun. One more book just for a good mix of new and old. This one is a book called How to Read the Tarot. We should find some different dog names in here.

• Tarot
• Pisces
• Happy
• Scorpio
• Karma
• Liquor
• Gent
• Leo
• Red
• Hermit
• Fire
• Justice
• Empress
• Pentacle
• Magic
• Ace
• Mercury
• Venus
• Cheater
• Faith
• Zodiac
• Fortune
• Neptune
• Star
• Moon
• Cosmos
• Sun or Sunny
• Pluto
• Judge
• Arcana

Top Unique boy dog names

Here are some great unique names for male dogs.

• Max
• Bailey
• Buddy
• Charlie
• Jack
• Archie
• Rocky
• Milo
• Harry
• Alfie
• George
• Sam
• Oscar
• Noah
• Ben
• Riley
• Finlay
• Harvey
• Toby
• Kai
• Seb
• Ollie
• Bobby
• Kieran
• Dexter
• Basil
• Pip
• Kirby
• Badger
• Gyp
• Harley
• Hugo
• Buster
• Alfie
• Angus
• Hamish
• Alvin
• Beanie
• Beano
• Beazer
• Benji
• Banjo
• Bertie
• Bruce
• Buzz
• Chester
• Clyde
• Clint
• Danny
• Dennis
• Dave
• Digby
• Freddie
• Harvey
• Herbie
• Indie
• Jamie
• Jazz
• Jim
• Jimmy
• King
• Laddie
• Monty
• Ned
• Pal
• Pepe
• Reg
• Riley
• Ricky
• Robin
• Spencer
• Zak
• Jake

Top Unique girl dog names

The following list is made for unique girl dogs – cool unique dog names for girls.

• Bella
• Lucy
• Molly
• Maggie
• Daisy
• Chloe
• Sophie
• Sadie
• Lady
• Princess
• Tasha
• Biddy
• Trixie
• Holly
• Millie
• Abby
• Sasha
• Sandy
• Katie
• Annie
• Chelsea
• Coco
• Lily
• Amber
• Rosie
• Cinnamon
• Duchess
• Jasmine
• Muffin
• Ruby
• Grace
• Mia
• Evie
• Freya
• Maisie
• Poppy
• Ella
• Alice
• Amy
• Bess
• Beth
• Bonnie
• Darcy
• Dixie
• Dolly
• Faith
• Ginny
• Gabby
• Gwen
• Gypsy
• Hope
• Izzy
• Jade
• Jess
• Kerry
• Cara
• Keira
• Layla
• Mabel
• Nancy
• Nellie
• Penny
• Pippa
• Sadie
• Tara
• Tess
• Zoe
• Kim
• Kizzy
• Polly

Check out 500 Girl dog names with meanings as well.

Top Unique Cute dog names

Cute dog names that are not so usual. Unique dog names for the cutest dogs.

• Scooby
• Scoob
• Yogi
• Gromit
• Pluto
• Odie
• Snoopy
• Snoop
• Pongo
• Perdie
• Tramp
• Muttley
• Dougal
• Shep
• Pebbles
• Winnie
• Sweep
• Sooty
• Womble
• Zippy
• Noddy
• Pudsey
• Muppet
• Simba
• Thumper
• Biggles
• Casper
• Elmo
• Ernie
• Gizmo
• Marley
• Scrappy
• Toto
• Jumbo
• Bolt

Unique Dog Names after Famous People

Famous historical figures and characters have also inspired dog names, like:

• Lancelot
• Guinevere
• Einstein
• Eeyore
• Caesar
• Brutus
• Elvis
• Chandler
• Fagan
• Black Jack
• Jigsaw

Other unusual dog names after famous people

• Madge
• Kylie
• Queenie
• Wills and Kate
• Xena
• Beckham
• Brooklyn
• Rooney
• Elvis
• Sherlock
• Caesar
• Riggs
• Cheryl
• Beyonce
• Bieber
• Shakira
• Rih-Rih
• Britney
• Ziggy
• Tiger
• Jolie
• Brad
• Bowie
• Oprah
• Clooney
• Whitney
• Jacko
• Prince
• J-Lo
• Dylan
• Frazer
• Hercules
• Homer
• Houdini
• Merlin
• Nero
• Ozzy
• Ringo
• Samson
• Stig
• Tyson
• Miley

Top Unique Dog Names from Designer Brands

• Gucci
• Radley
• Champagne
• Mercedes
• Chanel
• Prada
• Bentley
• Porsche
• Burberry
• Tiffany
• Rolex
• Moet
• Fendi
• Cartier
• Ferrari
• Versace

Top Unique Dog Names reflecting Dog’s Personality

Unusual dog names related to your dog’s personality.

• Magic
• Mischief
• Lucky
• Foxy
• Sassy
• Smartie
• Fidget
• Sparkle
• Bouncer
• Poppet
• Missy
• Rover
• Butch
• Snuggles
• Champ
• Flash
• Speedy
• Sparky
• Skippy
• Chuckles
• Tickle
• Merry
• Ace
• Captain
• Chance
• Dash
• Digger
• Hero
• Mouse
• Puzzle
• Rascal
• Fly

Unique Dog Names matching the Dog’s Appearance

One dog owner named her dog Ursina, or Ursi for short (derived from the Latin for “little bear”) since the pup looked a little bit like Ewoks (bear-like creatures from Star Wars), and if you are a Star Wars fun, you should take a look at our geeky dog names as there are a lot of Star Wars dog name ideas. Other unique names matching a dog’s appearance are:

• Ebony
• Snowy
• Snowball
• Raven
• Patch
• Scruffy
• Teddy
• Fluffy
• Spot
• Jumble
• Bear
• Hazel
• Panda
• Freckles
• Pixie
• Copper
• Ginger
• Blackie
• Blaze
• Blue
• Dusty
• Goldie
• Jet
• Rusty
• Midge
• Elf
• Silver
• Red Smoky
• Smudge

You should check our big dog names list as well, as there are some really unique names.

Male Unique Dog Names With Meanings

• Solomon – Its origin is Hebrew and it means Peace
• Boxer – it boxis people
• Forrester – Its origin is English and it means protector of the forest
• Russ – Its origin is American English and it means A town
• Knuckles – middle of your hand
• Rylan – Its origin is English and it means Country of cereal grass
• Prince – Royalty
• Fart – fart
• Bongo – Connected drums played by beating with hands
• Growlzer – For the dog with a loud vocal
• Dayton – Its origin is Old English and it means bright town
• Lokie – huskey- means adventurus, cheeky, naughty, playfull
• Brownie – Moist chocolate cake with nuts
• Anand – Its origin is Sanskrit and it means Happiness
• Amun – Its origin is Ancient Egyptian and it means The hidden one
• Santa Paws – A jolly dog that is festive and healthy
• Coke – Short for the most famous brand of soft drink, Coca-Cola.
• Pepsi – Short for one of the most popular brands of soft drink, Pepsi

Female Unique Dog Names With Meanings

• Bella – Beautiful
• Cutie – A cute girl
• Tink – Tinkerbell
• Tiaamii – Beautiful Princess
• Toffe – Joy
• Nushca – A very cuddly friend
• Tokoyo – Likes to be foreign and is kinda hypnotized when she hear music
• Una – Its origin is Latin and it means one, unity, wholeness
• Fresco – The art of painting on plaster, made famous by the Italian Renaissance painters
• Abby – From Abigail – Father’s happiness
• Stormy – mysterious and wild
• Kawena – Its origin is Hawaiian and it means Sunrise
• Umeko – Its origin is Japanese and it means Child of flowers
• Deandra – Its origin is Greek and it means Man
• Mab – Its origin is Gaelic and it means joy
• Poonia – the coolest and cutest girl dog that you will ever meet

We have many more girl dog names with meanings.

Unique Dog Names based on Food and Drink

Some dogs get their names from food and drinks, like:

• Meatball
• Guinness
• Kahlua
• Sambuca
• Toffee
• Fudge
• Candy
• Toast
• Coffee
• Chardonnay
• Biscuit
• Whisky
• Brandy
• Sherry
• Waffles
• Guinness
• Olive
• Peanut
• Pickles
• Pepper
• Saffron
• Crumpet
• Honey
• Lollipop
• Nutmeg
• Truffle
• Chilli
• Chip
• Cocoa
• Spud
• Cookie

Unique Dog Names after Places

As for unique dog names, they are all over the places. A few dogs are seemingly named for places, like

• Alcatraz
• Indianas
• Jerseys
• Brooklyn
• Paddington
• Big Ben
• Bronx

Unique Dog Names derived from Nature

• Nature
• Skye
• Star
• Rainbow
• Bracken
• Bramble
• Barley
• Ice
• Echo
• Flora
• Flower
• Heather
• Petal
• Midnight
• Misty
• Ocean
• Opal
• Storm
• Summer
• Sunny
• Breeze
• Galaxy
• Shadow

Unique Dog Names Star Constellations

• Centaurus
• Andromeda
• Antlia
• Aquarius
• Aries
• Bootes
• Caelum
• Cassiopeia
• Cepheus
• Cetus
• Chamaeleon
• Columba
• Corvus
• Crux
• Delphinus
• Draco
• Eridanus
• Equuleus
• Grus
• Hercules
• Hydra
• Leo
• Lepus
• Libra
• Lyra
• Mensa
• Norma
• Orion
• Pegasus
• Phoenix
• Perseus
• Pisces
• Puppis
• Pyxis
• Sagitta
• Scorpius
• Serpens
• Taurus
• Triangulum
• Ursa (Major, Minor)
• Vela
• Virgo

Unique Fancy Dog Names

• Baby Cakes
• Binky
• Buffy
• Buttercup
• Byron – Old English For Forgiving.
• Cookie
• Dutchess
• Fi Fi
• Fluffy
• Freckles
• Jetsetta Bling
• Lady
• Muffin
• Pickles
• Pebbles
• Percy
• Precious
• Princess
• Truman – English Origin – Mean Honest

Need More Dog Names

With an extra effort and thought, you should be able to come out with a list of unique dog names. An unique name would certainly add uniqueness to your cute pet. If you didn’t find a perfect name for your dog, you can also try our nerdy dog names ideas which are also very unique and original, or try these:

• Car Names for Dogs
• Coffee Dog Names

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