120+ Dog Pokemon names

Naming your pup – ah, such fun! But if you’re tired of Fido and Rex (no offense, pooches), you can always explore a different universe for ins-paw-ration. Why not one of the most famous and fabulous ones out there? That’s right, Pokémon.

If you’ve gotta name ‘em all, we’ve put together a plethora of Pokémon dog names across all the generations. Whether your pup feels fiery, electric or psychic, you’ll catch all the best names from our list below.

Once you’re finished reading, you’ll be able to pick a name and say ‘I choose you!’

Female Pokémon dog names

Caught a Pokémon pooch? Way to go! Now all that’s left is to give your female furball a suitable name. Luckily, we’ve done all the name-training for you and selected the best female Pokémon dog names below…

• Eevee
• Vulpix
• Fennekin
• Arcanine
• Suicune
• Lillipup
• Snubbull
• Granbull
• Houndour
• Houndoom
• Poochyena
• Mightyena
• Electrike
• Manectric
• Pachirisu
• Shinx
• Luxio
• Luxray
• Oshawott
• Dewott
• Samurott
• Furfrou
• Amaura
• Aurorus
• Lycanroc
• Stufful
• Bewear

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Male Pokémon dog names

If you’ve recently evolved into a dog parent, first off, congrats! But here comes the fun part: naming your latest addition to your collection. To make your life easier, we’ve put together the most paw-esome list of Pokémon dog names for males…

• Growlithe
• Snorlax
• Herdier
• Stoutland
• Blitzle
• Zebstrika
• Riolu
• Lucario
• Rockruff
• Zorua
• Zoroark
• Yamper
• Boltund
• Scorbunny
• Raboot
• Cinderace
• Rookidee
• Corvisquire
• Corviknight
• Sobble
• Drizzile
• Inteleon
• Morpeko
• Grimmsnarl
• Clobbopus

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Cute Pokémon dog names

With big eyes, fluffy fur and adorable sounds, Pokémon are (almost) as cute as pooches. That’s why it makes paw-fect sense to choose one of these cute Pokémon names for dogs that’ll just melt your heart…

• Togepi
• Marill
• Azumarill
• Teddiursa
• Ursaring
• Swinub
• Piloswine
• Mamoswine
• Wooper
• Quagsire
• Phanpy
• Donphan
• Treecko
• Torchic
• Mudkip
• Skitty
• Plusle
• Minun
• Wynaut
• Bonsly
• Mime Jr.
• Happiny
• Piplup
• Buizel
• Mantyke
• Pachurisu

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Dog-like Pokémon names

The Poké-verse is full of dog-like creatures. Even actual dog Pokémon. When it comes to finding Pokémon dog names, this particular shortlist is one of the most obvious places to look…

• Lycanroc
• Arcanine
• Furfrou
• Manectric
• Houndoom
• Granbull
• Mightyena
• Zoroark
• Zebstrika
• Luxray
• Stoutland
• Snubbull
• Boltund
• Yamper
• Growlithe
• Electrike
• Poochyena
• Herdier
• Rockruff
• Corviknight
• Cinderace
• Inteleon
• Clobbopus
• Raboot
• Grimmsnarl

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Dog names inspired by human Pokémon characters

Love all things Pokémon? Including the two-legged characters? We don’t blame you, it’s simply magical. If you’re looking for Pokémon pet names, this is the place to be…

• Misty
• May
• Dawn
• Serena
• Iris
• Lillie
• Lana
• Mallow
• Bonnie
• Marnie
• Gloria
• Sonia
• Nessa
• Bea
• Melony
• Cynthia
• Erika
• Whitney
• Jasmine
• Flannery
• Maylene
• Fantina
• Gardenia
• Candice
• Skyla

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Dog Pokemon names - tips

Congrats! We’ve now unleashed our collection of Pokémon dog names for your inspiration. Now, it’s time to Pick-achu a name. Still unsure? No worries, we're here to help you find a name that will make your dog embrace their inner Pokémon power. Here are some naming tips…

If you’ve just brought home your precious pup, we recommend waiting a few days before settling on a name in order to understand their unique traits. 

For example, does your canine possess the speed and agility of a swift Arcanine? Or perhaps they have the loyalty and protective nature of a faithful Growlithe? Maybe they have an adventurous spirit like an energetic Eevee, ready to evolve into any form. 

Think about Pokémon dog names that reflect the elemental powers, whimsical nature, and fierce strength of the Pokémon universe. Imagine your pooch bounding with a name that resonates with their inner Pokémon spirit, sparking joy and wonder in the hearts of all who hear it. They'll proudly wear their name like a badge of honor.

This brings our adventure to an end. So, go forth and unleash that perfect name that’ll make your pup’s tail wag uncontrollably as you walk through the door each day. Happy naming, pet parents!

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