Saying g’day to a good boy or girl soon? That’s ace! Now, the fun part: finding the perfect Australian dog name.
At TrustedHousesitters, we know that choosing a pooch’s name can be pretty difficult, especially with so many cute options out there. But we’re here to help. We’ve selected an enormous list of Aussie-related names, from Aussie dog names to names inspired by native Australian animals.
Most popular female Australian dog names
Our pet-loving scientists have done the research and found the most popular Australian female dog names to help inspire your name-choosing adventure. Okay, they’re not actually scientists, but you get the idea.
- Bella
- Molly
- Ruby
- Rosie
- Daisy
- Poppy
- Lucy
- Coco
- Bonnie
- Tilly
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Most popular male Australian dog names
Our team of pet-loving experts decided to investigate the most popular male Australian dog names, too! Check out some of these absolute ripper names…
- Charlie
- Max
- Buddy
- Archie
- Frankie
- Oscar
- Harry
- Jack
- Monty
- Bailey
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Names for Australian breeds
From Shepherds to Cattle Dogs, Australia has some of the most majestic dog breeds. Whichever pooch you have, you’ll be sure to find the best names for Aussie dogs below…
Australian Cattle Dog names
Herding dogs need uncomplicated (but still cute, of course) names, making it easier for you to chat with your pooch from afar. With that in mind, we’ve compiled the best list of Cattle Dog names you’ve ever herd of…
- Bluey
- Red
- Blue
- Jack
- Rusty
- Dusty
- Rosie
- Sadie
- Maggie
- Bella
Australian Kelpie names
Whether you want your Kelpie to herd sheep or cuddle you on the sofa (or both!), you ought to pick one of these cute Kelpie names…
- Kip
- Digger
- Ace
- Rusty
- Scout
- Finn
- Bella
- Lily
- Charlie
- Ruby
Australian Shepherd names
Affectionately nicknamed ‘velcro dogs’, Australian Shepherds are fun-loving canines that love to stick by your side. With such sweet dispositions, these fur balls deserve even sweeter names…
- Aussie
- Blaze
- Copper
- Dakota
- Gypsy
- Ranger
- Shadow
- Sierra
- Willow
- Zoe
Australian Terrier names
The Australian Terrier is a cute and calm little canine, despite its Terrier title, making them the perfect family dogs. For this adorable breed, we’ve picked these particular Australian dog names…
- Banjo
- Bluey
- Aussie
- Digger
- Tilly
- Ruby
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Dusty
- Bonnie
Silky Terrier names
A silkier version of the Australian Terrier, this beautiful breed has all the characteristics you need for a puppy playmate. Why not pick one of these happy-go-lucky pet names?
- Lady
- Bonnie
- Coco
- Daisy
- Ruby
- Molly
- Lulu
- Bella
- Lily
- Sadie
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Australian slang dog names
We all know our Aussie friends love quick-witted wordplay, so we’ve selected an absolute ripper selection of Australian slang dog names…
- Arvo (Afternoon)
- Bikkie (Biscuit)
- Chook (Chicken)
- Cobber (Mate)
- Dunny (Toilet)
- Fair dinkum (True, Genuine)
- Mate (Friend)
- Sheilah (Woman)
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Names inspired by famous Aussies
The Land Down Under has given birth to some incredible two-leggers, so why not choose a famous name for your fabulous pooch?
- Kylie
- Hugh
- Nicole
- Cate
- Heath
- Olivia
- Paul
- Chris
- Naomi
- Russell
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Names inspired by Australian landmarks
Australia is a geographical masterpiece, offering beautiful beaches and astonishing Aboriginal landmarks. So, check out this list of Australian names for dogs inspired by the nation’s finest attractions…
- Sydney
- Uluru
- Reef (from the Great Barrier Reef)
- Bondi
- Kimberley
- Kakadu
- Blue (from The Blue Mountains)
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Names inspired by native Australian animals
Australia has some of the most interesting (and downright adorable) native animals on the planet, offering a variety of unique and Aussie-inspired dog names…
- Koala
- Wombat
- Emu
- Tas (from Tasmanian Devil)
- Platypus
- Wallaby
- Echidna
- Possum
- Quokka
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