Struggling to come up with a name for your dog? How about going with something unique – maybe a little fancy – but also meaningful and appropriate.
Well, if you’re looking for some inspiration, you’re at the right place. Because I’ve curated for you a list of 243 dog names inspired by the most popular colors.
Colors and dogs have one thing in common: they both make life beautiful for us. Your dog deserves no less than the most beautiful name! And in our catalog of dog names, you’ll find the perfect name for your furry companion.
No matter what color your dog is, we have something for you. Let’s jump right in.
41 Dog Names Inspired by the Color White
The following dog names have been inspired by the color white. Simple but elegant.
- Charmin
- Frosty
- Icing
- White Pages
- Twinkle
- Coconut
- Calla lily
- Olaf
- Quartz
- Snowstorm
- Jasmine
- Iceberg
- White House
- Avalanche
- Tofu
- Wynn
- Snowmobile
- Snow White
- Khaleesi
- Cotton
- Boo
- Cottonball
- Jon Snow
- Ivory
- Crystal
- Q-Tip
- Lily
- Snow Cap
- Talcum
- Riesling
- Starlight
- Sugar
- Polar Bear
- Moon
- Powder Puff
- Tapioca
- Snowflake
- Swan
- Whitey
- White Wolf
- Feather
39 Dog Names Inspired by the Color Black
These dog names draw inspiration from everything black. If you’re looking for something stylish and direct, these names may be right up your alley.
- Black Keys
- Morticia
- Oreo
- Spade
- Night
- Limo
- Espresso
- Voodoo
- Crow
- Black Swan
- Cinders
- Gina
- Flash
- Cosmos
- Ashton
- Coffee
- Liquorice
- Spy
- Asher
- Nightshade
- Ellie
- Black Friday
- Blackout
- Blackjack
- Talon
- Colin Howl
- Sharpie
- Black Mirror
- Graphite
- Obsidian
- Godiva
- Rebel
- Clint Eastwoof
- Soldier
- Elsa
- Bark Ruffalo
- Jet
- Chip
- Falcon
37 Dog Names Inspired by the Color Red
Red — a fiery color that symbolizes fire. Now, admittedly, dogs usually aren’t red (they can’t even see the color!), but isn’t “Pheonix” simply the coolest dog name ever?
- Maroon
- Rosewood
- Rufus
- Tomato
- Robin
- Azalea
- Amaryllis
- Persimmon
- Pansy
- Red
- Cranberry
- Hibiscus
- Valentina
- Flame
- Twizzler
- Garnet
- Russet
- Poppy
- Corsen
- Cherry
- Heinz
- Carnelian
- Rose
- Tulip
- Pepper
- Sangria
- Arizona
- Pepperoni
- Sweet Pea
- Poinsettia
- Red Rover
- Raspberry
- Keegan
- Vulcan
- Flynn
- Laser
- Phoenix
42 Dog Names Inspired by the Color Blue
The deep blue ocean. The sky. Outer space. The freezing winters. Blue is no doubt a dreamy color you can really get lost in the beauty of.
Here’s an interesting fact for you: The color blue does not exist in nature.
The following dog names draw inspiration from this wonderful color.
- Lynn
- Cashew
- Peacock
- Livia
- Onyx
- Alice
- Arctic
- Rain
- Iris
- Diesel
- Blue Ice
- Periwinkle
- Powder
- Joy
- Mizu
- Rosita
- Cookie Monster
- Ella
- Indigo
- Magnus
- Murk
- Skye
- Pollia
- Admiral
- Blue’s clues
- Furry Blue
- Ariel
- Ocean
- Oslo
- Oxford
- Berry
- Levi
- Genie
- Dory
- Blue
- Merle
- Bliss
- Pearl
- Max
- Sulley
- Smurf
- Sky
43 Dog Names Inspired by the Color Grey
Grey symbolizes balance. It’s the midpoint between black and white. But let’s be real: that hardly matters. What does matter is how suitable the following names are for grey dogs!
- Balto
- Luna
- Stoke
- Plata
- Hazel
- Slate
- Checkers
- Haiiro
- Pewter
- Pebbles
- Umbra
- Blotch
- Winta
- Ginger
- Myst
- Oyster
- Calypso
- Astra
- Scraps
- Grizzly
- Blade
- Bullet
- Cenzio
- Luster
- Carbon
- Smokey
- Rainbow
- Confetti
- Sterling
- Dumbo
- Vapor
- Ember
- Banshee
- Patches
- Wrath
- Fade
- Gin
- Saber
- Dusty
- Silver
- Cloudy
- Ash
- Sargent
41 Dog Names for Multi-Colored Dogs
We have options for you if your four-legged companion flaunts multiple colors. And even if not, the following names are pretty interesting and diverse.
- Dice
- Blackie
- Lilac
- Choco
- Maya
- Patchouli
- Mittens
- Magenta
- Laguna
- Lace
- Stripe
- Huey
- Badger
- Cricket
- Moss
- Mustard
- Bunny
- Java
- Kelly
- Sienna
- Mulberry
- Umber
- Mauve
- Puffin
- Violet
- Neon
- Mahogany
- Midnight
- Brownie
- Magpie
- Mellow
- Skunky
- Penguin
- Spice
- Sprinkles
- Mocha Chip
- S’mores
- Lemonade
- Harley
- Lavender
- Bean
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Conclusion
To non-pet owners, naming a pet may seem like a trivial thing. Of course, pet owners know that that’s anything but true. A name gives a pet personality and, if chosen carefully, represents the best things about the pet, making you love them all the more!
I hope you enjoyed going through this list and were able to find the perfect name for your dog. If someone in your social circle is struggling to come up with a name for their dog, feel free to use this list to drop them a witty suggestion!