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Unusual dog names

TrustedHousesitters blog writer Dan Barraclough
Dan Barraclough
01 May 20233 min read
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Is your puppy a bit eccentric? Or do they simply march to the beat of their own drum? Whatever the reason, it's time to find them an unusual dog name that matches their unique personality. 

Whether you've welcomed a rare breed into your home, or your furry friend is just delightfully peculiar, they deserve a name that stands out from the pack. So, get ready to raise eyebrows at the park with these offbeat and adorable names, including unusual dog names that may leave you scratching your head. 

Unusual male dog names

Love scratching your pup’s head? Well, these unusual male dog names will have other people scratching theirs (in a good way, of course)...

Axel

Declan

Emmett

Malik

Silas

Van

Coen

Knox

Castor

Dex

Finnian

Cruz

Vance

Pierce

Ezra

Bowen

Asher

Maxton

Myles

Harlan

Unusual female dog names

For your weird and wonderful female furry family member, pick one of these unusual female dog names

Darla

Liberty

Emmy

Irene

Jobelle

Emersyn

Indi

Julane

Leila

Fay

Edie

Kamila

Orla

Zahra

Petra

Joli

Kinsley

Azalea

Harlow

Vida

Cute unusual dog names

Unusual doesn’t always mean strange – it can leave people melting and swooning, as you’ll see from our list of cute unusual dog names…

Juniper

Pixley

Orchid

Mossie

Nellie

Kai

Xander

Winnie

Quill

Ryder

Avi

Unusual names inspired by your dog's personality

Does your pup jump at the washing line? Bark at imaginary birds? Whatever the reason for your pup’s quirkiness, give them an unusual dog name inspired by their extraordinary character…

Marlene

Juno

Adele

Wes

Niko

Marco

Ridge

Tripp

Violet

Jawa

Covi

Boone

Ari

Feebs

Lolli

Bindi

Zuma

Jozzie

Elsie

Mazie

Fleur

Unusual food themed dog names

From rare dishes to delicious favorites, picking an unusual food-themed dog name is a great way to get people talking (and make them hungry!)...

Gazpacho

Kale

Panini

Kumquat

Puppuccino

Parsley

Merlot

Lasagna

Hash

Dill

Pringle

Asiago

Graham

Chive

Gumbo

Chai

Eclair

Dijon

Fig

Kebab

Unusual Dog Name Tips

Want some extra tips? Oh, go on then. If you’re still unsure on your favorite unusual dog name, we’ve got some advice…

First things first, embrace the quirkiness. Your furry friend is one-of-a-kind, so their name should be too. Say bye-bye to the ordinary and ‘who’s a good boy’ to the extraordinary!

Now, get your creative juices flowing. Unusual dog names can come from the wildest corners of your imagination. Think mythical creatures, funky food items, or even random objects that make you giggle. The weirder, the better. How about naming your pup after a funky dance move or a cosmic phenomenon? 

Of course, you want your unusual dog name to roll off the tongue and resonate with your pup, so keep the name easy to pronounce (even if it does sound a little unusual).

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