Harry Potter dog names for your Potterhead pooch

Picture the scene: you’ve just opened your letter from Dogwarts, and you’ve been told you’re now a pet parent. Congratulations! Now it’s time to name your magical creature, drawing inspiration from the muggle-free world of Harry Potter, because, why not?

If you’re one of the billions of Potterheads around the world, you know that the wizarding world is full of canine companions, fantastic beasts and loyal friends – the paw-fect combination for a spellbinding list of dog name ideas. 

So, our pet-naming elves have conjured up a magical list of Harry Potter dog names, including male, female and unisex ideas, plus names derived from actual dogs in the series. By the end, you’ll feel enough magic in the air to get your own letter from Hogwarts.

Let the Harry Potter dog names adventure begin…

Male Harry Potter dog names

Hogwarts has taught some great Wizards. Some terrible, but still great. From Albus to Viktor, there are some paw-some names for your pooch. Even the villainous Voldemort has a nice (Horcrux) ring to it. So, dive into our enchanting list of Harry Potter dog names for male pups…

• Albus (Albus Dumbledore)
• Sirius (Sirius Black)
• Draco (Draco Malfoy)
• Remus (Remus Lupin)
• Cedric (Cedric Diggory)
• Neville (Neville Longbottom)
• Oliver (Oliver Wood)
• Rubeus (Rubeus Hagrid)
• Arthur (Arthur Weasley)
• Regulus (Regulus Black)
• Lucius (Lucius Malfoy)
• Fred (Fred Weasley)
• George (George Weasley)
• Viktor (Viktor Krum)
• Ron (Ron Weasley)
• Percy (Percy Weasley)
• Seamus (Seamus Finnigan)
• Dean (Dean Thomas)
• Cormac (Cormac McLaggen)
• Newt (Newt Scamander)

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Female Harry Potter dog names

Bewitched by your beautiful pooch? That’s hardly surprising, just look how cute they are. If you’ve just brought home a fabulous female, or you’re hoping to adopt one soon, get inspired by these Harry Potter dog names for girls…

• Hermione (Hermione Granger)
• Luna (Luna Lovegood)
• Ginny (Ginny Weasley)
• Lily (Lily Potter)
• Fleur (Fleur Delacour)
• Cho (Cho Chang)
• Lavender (Lavender Brown)
• Minerva (Minerva McGonagall)
• Bellatrix (Bellatrix Lestrange)
• Molly (Molly Weasley)
• Narcissa (Narcissa Malfoy)
• Nymphadora (Nymphadora Tonks)
• Katie (Katie Bell)
• Padma (Padma Patil)
• Angelina (Angelina Johnson)
• Petunia (Petunia Dursley)
• Rowena (Rowena Ravenclaw)
• Parvati (Parvati Patil)
• Pomona (Pomona Sprout)
• Sybill (Sybill Trelawney)

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Unisex Harry Potter dog names

While many of the Harry Potter dog names on this page would suit any gender, we thought it’d make your name-picking hunt a little easier by categorizing them. Here, you’ll find Harry Potter names for dogs of all sizes, shapes and sexes…

• Hedwig (Harry's owl)
• Snitch (Golden Snitch)
• Nimbus (Nimbus 2000)
• Quaffle (Quidditch ball)
• Bludger (Quidditch ball)
• Pansy (Pansy Parkinson)
• Myrtle (Moaning Myrtle)
• Dobby (House-elf)
• Crookshanks (Hermione's cat)
• Buckbeak (Hippogriff)
• Basilisk (Creature from Chamber of Secrets)
• Hagrid (Rubeus Hagrid)
• Gillyweed (Magical plant)
• Azkaban (Wizard prison)
• Gringotts (Wizard bank)
• Horcrux (Dark magical object)
• Diagon (Diagon Alley)
• Privet (Privet Drive)
• Grimmauld (Grimmauld Place)
• Malfoy (Malfoy family)

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Magical dog names

There’s more to Harry Potter than Hogwarts. If you’re a fan of all things magical, then we’ve put together this spellbinding selection of magical dog names for your magic mutt…

• Merlin (Legendary wizard)
• Phoenix (Magical bird)
• Enchanta (Enchantment)
• Spellbound (Under a spell)
• Charm (Magical charm)
• Alchemy (Magical practice)
• Mystic (Mysterious)
• Wizard (Male magic practitioner)
• Sorcerer (Male magic practitioner)
• Potion (Magical mixture)
• Wand (Magical tool)
• Enigma (Mystery)
• Enchanted (Under a spell)
• Mystique (Mystery)
• Celestia (Celestial)
• Magus (Magic user)
• Bewitch (To cast a spell on)
• Hex (To cast a curse on)
• Incantation (Magical chant)
• Enchanteur (Enchanter)

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Dog names inspired by Harry Potter cast members

Behind every great witch or wizard is an incredible actor. If you’re a true Potter fan, then you’ll appreciate the names of these two-legged heroes and heroines as inspiration for your Harry Potter dog name…

• Daniel (Daniel Radcliffe)
• Emma (Emma Watson
• Rupert (Rupert Grint)
• Alan (Alan Rickman)
• Maggie (Maggie Smith)
• Bonnie (Bonnie Wright)
• Tom (Tom Felton)
• Helena (Helena Bonham Carter)
• Ralph (Ralph Fiennes)
• Gary (Gary Oldman)
• Evanna (Evanna Lynch)
• Matthew (Matthew Lewis)
• Julie (Julie Walters)
• David (David Thewlis)
• Jason (Jason Isaacs)
• Robbie (Robbie Coltrane)
• Michael (Michael Gambon)
• Brendan (Brendan Gleeson)
• Natalia (Natalia Tena)
• Ciarán (Ciarán Hinds)

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Names of pets in Harry Potter

Found yourself a Fang-like pooch? A Pigwidgeon-like pup? Whatever your dog’s unique traits, they’re sure to suit one of these dog names from Harry Potter inspired by the wizarding world’s furry (and slithery) friends…

• Fang (Hagrid's boarhound)
• Hedwig (Harry's owl)
• Crookshanks (Hermione's cat)
• Trevor (Neville's toad)
• Scabbers (Ron's rat)
• Mrs. Norris (Argus Filch's cat)
• Pigwidgeon (Ron's owl)
• Errol (Weasley family's owl)
• Fawkes (Dumbledore's phoenix)
• Nagini (Lord Voldemort's snake)
• Buckbeak (Hagrid's hippogriff)
• Aragog (Hagrid's giant spider)
• Norbert (Hagrid's dragon)
• Fluffy (Hagrid's three-headed dog)
• Witherwings (Sirius Black's alias for Buckbeak)
• Pickett (Newt Scamander's Bowtruckle)
• Arnold (Percy Weasley's owl)
• Griphook (Goblin who assists in Gringotts)
• Trevor II (Neville's second toad)
• Sprout (Professor Sprout's plant)

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Harry Potter dog name tips

Magical news! You've finished reading our potion book of Harry Potter dog names. You’ve hopefully plucked the paw-fect name already, but if you’re still stuck, don’t worry. We've got you covered with some wand-erful tips…

First off, you want to ensure your dog's name is truly spellbinding, rolling off the tongue with ease and resonating with your pup. Stick to one or two syllables, and practice saying it in front of the Mirror of Erised – imagine calling out your pup’s name during magical adventures or cozy evenings in the Three Broomsticks. 

Second, take a moment to study your canine’s characteristics before rushing into a Harry Potter dog name. Does your furry friend possess the loyalty and bravery of a Gryffindor? Consider names like Seamus or Lily. Or perhaps they display the cleverness and wit of a Ravenclaw? Names like Luna or Remus could be a magical choice. 

Regardless of which Harry Potter dog name you choose, we're confident your canine companion will become the most magical presence in your life. So, use our list of Harry Potter names for dogs, get your creative potions flowing, and get naming. Now, raise your wand and say  “Accio perfect name!”

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