Dog name lists / By Gender & Style
Best Girl Dog Names
The best girl-dog names, settled by the data — every one carried mostly by female dogs, and ranked by how many real girls actually wear it. These are the names that reach the top of the license rolls year after year. Start here if you want a name that's proven, not guessed.
| Name | Gender | Trend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bella The single most-licensed girl name — the best by the numbers. | Girl | ||
| 2 | Luna Moon-bright and climbing every chart. | Girl | ||
| 3 | Lucy Bright, classic, and never out of the top ten. | Girl | ||
| 4 | Daisy Fresh, happy, and a perennial favorite. | Girl | ||
| 5 | Lola Playful with a little swagger. | Girl | ||
| 6 | Molly Friendly and endlessly popular. | Girl | ||
| 7 | Penny Shiny, small, and top of the list. | Girl | ||
| 8 | Rosie Rosy-cheeked and widely loved. | Girl | ||
| 9 | Ruby A gem that never leaves the rankings. | Girl | ||
| 10 | Chloe Delicate and endlessly popular. | Girl | ||
| 11 | Mia Short, sweet, and everywhere for a reason. | Girl | ||
| 12 | Stella A star name that earns its place. | Girl | ||
| 13 | Maggie The pigtails-and-mischief classic. | Girl | ||
| 14 | Sadie Soft, sweet, and a proven pick. | Girl | ||
| 15 | Sophie Prim, pretty, and always a lady. | Girl | ||
| 16 | Roxy A little bit rock-and-roll, a lot popular. | Girl | ||
| 17 | Zoey Zippy and full of life. | Girl | ||
| 18 | Ginger Warm, spicy, and well-loved. | Girl | ||
| 19 | Nala Lion-cub charm, Disney-approved. | Girl | ||
| 20 | Millie Tiny, tidy, and adorable. | Girl | ||
| 21 | Ellie Gentle, easy, and everywhere. | Girl | ||
| 22 | Willow Wispy and soft as the tree. | Girl | ||
| 23 | Hazel Warm-eyed and quietly popular. | Girl | ||
| 24 | Layla Lyrical and rising fast. | Girl | ||
| 25 | Nova A brand-new star, and a rising pick. | Girl | ||
| 26 | Athena A goddess name that punches above its weight. | Girl |