PET PLANNING

Top 50 Funny Dog Names

Four Minutes
May 31, 2024

What’s the one of the best parts of connecting with dog owners from across the country? Getting to see all the unique and witty dog names that our members come up with for their dogs! (Well, that and helping members protect their dogs with award-winning pet insurance.1)

We wanted to celebrate the creativity of MetLife Pet dog owners — and maybe inspire some new dog parents to think outside the box. So without further ado, here are 50 of our favorite silly, clever, and lovingly crafted dog names pulled from our database of insured pets!2

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Hilarious Names for Dogs From Pop Culture

  • Konan the Barbarian
  • Lieutenant Dan
  • Freebird
  • Mad Max
  • Jimmy Chew
  • Buford T. Justice
  • Chewie
  • Frodo
  • McFly
  • King Kong
  • Wednesday
  • Fozzie Bear
  • Vesper Lynd

Punny Names for Dogs

  • Seymour Butts
  • Freddy Furcury
  • Pepper Roni
  • Woofcestershire Sauce
  • Bark Twain
  • Droolius Caesar
  • Peter Barker
  • Lincoln Dog
  • Sherlock Bones
  • Moriarfy
  • Broc Lee

Silly Dog Names Based on Food

  • Cheese and Crackers (perfect for siblings!)
  • Pot Roast
  • Maple Bacon
  • Pinto Bean
  • Caffeine
  • Tater Tot
  • Pizza Roll
  • Jelly Bean
  • Pickles

Want More Clever Names for Dogs?

Are you adopting a new pup? Here are a few more funny dog names to inspire you!

  • Doggy McDogface
  • Bubba Mohan
  • Ms. Maple Butterworth
  • Casper Bumble
  • Chief Beauregard
  • Bane of Existence
  • Brigadier General Blitz
  • Sadie My Lady
  • Steel Gauge Von Nadelhaus
  • Cosmo Von Peppermint
  • Barron Von Bacon
  • Magnum Joe
  • Ziegfried Von Bristlestache
  • Tommy the Pommy
  • Dudley Cakes
  • Quackers
  • Cat the Dog

Once you’ve picked the perfect name for your pup, get them protected with a dog insurance policy from MetLife Pet! Not only will we get to see even more hilarious dog names, but you could get reimbursed for up to 90% of covered vet expenses for your pup.3 It’s a win-win!

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