Girl dog names: more than 100 ideas, from cute to classic
The names Australians are choosing most, plus cute, classic and unusual ideas for every kind of girl.
The most popular girl dog names in Australia are Luna, Daisy, Coco, Ruby and Bella, according to Pet Insurance Australia's list of insured pets born in 2024 and 2025. If those feel too common, here are more than 100 other ideas, grouped by style.
Most popular girl dog names in Australia
Luna, Daisy, Coco, Ruby, Bella, Nala, Winnie, Lola, Willow and Millie make up Pet Insurance Australia's top 10. For the overall rankings, see Australia's most popular dog names.
Cute girl dog names
Poppy, Rosie, Lulu, Pippa, Bonnie, Dottie, Molly, Bambi, Kiki, Tilly, Maisie, Polly, Gigi, Trixie, Birdie, Minnie, Sadie, Evie, Nellie, Pepper, Roxy, Sunny.
Classic and vintage girl dog names
Mabel, Hazel, Dorothy, Edith, Betty, Florence, Audrey, Beatrice, Agnes, Ethel, Pearl, Ivy, Clementine, Josephine, Harriet, Ada.
Unique girl dog names
Juniper, Wren, Saffron, Marlowe, Indie, Sable, Tallulah, Ottilie, Zelda, Freya, Lyra, Isla, Aria, Mirabel, Nova.
Australian girl dog names
Matilda, Bondi, Sydney, Adelaide, Kylie, Wattle, Waratah, Banksia, Noosa, Tassie, Lamington, Pavlova.
Girl dog names from nature
Fern, Clover, Meadow, Sage, Olive, Acacia, Lily, Violet, Iris, Skye, Summer, Autumn, Marigold, Dusk.
Food-inspired girl dog names
Biscuit, Mochi, Maple, Peaches, Honey, Cookie, Muffin, Pumpkin, Nutmeg, Toffee, Truffle, Sesame.
Names for small and large girl dogs
- Small girls: Peanut, Pixie, Button, Tiny, Mimi, Bijou, Teacup
- Large girls: Athena, Xena, Duchess, Sequoia, Valkyrie, Juno, Boudicca
How do I choose the right name?
- Keep it short. One or two syllables are easiest to call. Longer names work if they shorten well, like Clementine to Clem.
- Skip sound-alikes. Names that rhyme with "sit", "stay" or "no" can confuse a dog in training.
- Say it out loud. Try calling it from the back door a few times, and imagine doing that at the park.
- Wait a few days if you can. Her personality might make the choice for you.
Our guide to boy dog names has more ideas, and many names work for either.
See her name on a mat
Once you've chosen, you can see how it looks. Our Custom Feeding Mat prints her name in capitals, up to 20 characters, alongside your choice of 39 dog breed illustrations, with a live preview as you type. It's highly absorbent and non-slip, and makes a good welcome-home gift. Getting ready for her arrival? Our new puppy checklist covers the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular girl dog name in Australia?
Luna, according to Pet Insurance Australia's list of insured pets born in 2024 and 2025. Daisy, Coco, Ruby and Bella round out the top five.
What is a cute name for a girl puppy?
Poppy, Rosie, Lulu, Pippa and Dottie are all short, sweet and easy to call. Small puppies also suit playful names like Peanut or Button.
What is a unique name for a female dog?
Try Juniper, Wren, Saffron, Tallulah or Zelda. They're easy to say but far less common at the dog park than the top 10.
