If you have a merle-coated dog, then you know just how beautiful they are! And what better way to show your pup some love than by giving them a fitting name?
In this blog post, we will list over 100 merle dog names for your inspiration. From A to Z, we have got you covered!
So whether you are looking for something classic or something more unique, we have the perfect name for your merle dog.
Here are the best Merle dog names which include name ideas for both male and female pups!
Male Merle Dog Names
Oreo | French word meaning gold; Greek word meaning tasty, beautiful, nice or well done |
Spectre | For the errant multi-colored pup |
Scraps | Bits and pieces of color strewn throughout the pup’s fur |
Punten | Dutch word meaning spot |
Mutt | The dog who has mixed ancestry or mixed colors in the coat |
Pete | Romanian word meaning spot |
Pockets | Describes type or shape of a patch of different color in pup’s coat |
Bandit | For that pup that “sneaks” the snacks |
Mash | Biblical term meaning drawn by force |
Marbles | French occupational name for quarrier or one who works in marble |
Patches | Areas of multi-colors seen in coat, whether uniformly distributed or not |
Spot | playful, snuggle bug or gift of mine |
Freckles | For that “freckle-faced” pup with a mischievous look |
Bordeaux | A name of red wine; great name for that red-merle pup |
Truffles | Yummy soft candy made of chocolate |
Spirit | For that spritely little dog who prances around the house |
Blotch | An irregular discolored patch or spot on skin, fabric or fur |
Sherbet | Great name for that “rainbow” colored pup |
Pinto | Spanish and Jewish word meaning colorful, painted |
Jester | Joker; for the colorful canine who is very playful |
Smudge | Blurred markings on the surface or in the fur |
Pretzel | For that brown pup with white speckles or spots |
Mottley | Parti-colored |
Trey | For the precious pup with 3 spots or blotches on their coat |
Checkers | For the spotted-coated pup whose spots resemble checkers |
Smokey | Dark, muted colors on the coat of the pup |
Toast | Great name for that brown-merle pup |
Gingersnap | Mottled brown-colored feisty dog |
Gandalf | Elf; for that pup who can change the mood around them like magic |
Stew | Combination of colors (or ingredients) |
Female Merle Dog Names
Rainbow | Does your pup have a coat of many colors? |
Luna | Mythical moon goddess |
Sarda | Portuguese word meaning freckles |
Harlequin | Coat of variegated colors |
Maculate | Spotted or blotchy colored coat |
Tabby | Aramic word meaning gazelle; for that speedy pup |
Indigo | Blue dye made from the indigo plant which has red or purple flowers |
Ambrosia | Greek mythical food of the gods; colorful dessert |
Bootsie | Maybe a name for that pup with multi-colored coat and white feet or toes |
Ghost | Feminine mythical creature |
Tapestry | Thread-like colors in the coat with variegation |
Dottie | A coat of many spots or dots |
Cinnamon | Reddish merle coat |
Brandy | Red-brown colored merle coat |
Sprinkles | For that dog that looks like they walked through the candy sprinkles |
Aytan | Beautiful, moon-like, brilliant pup |
Smurfette | Feminine fictional small blue human-like creatures |
Snickers | Chocolate, caramel, and nut candy bar |
Calypso | An orchid with variegated single bloom or flower |
Grackle | Dark or black plumage or fur with blue-green sheen |
Spumoni | Multi-colored and flavored ice-cream; maybe a gaily colored pup |
Midnight | Deep or extended dark-colored merle coat |
Glory | Magnificent and beautiful colored, luscious coated pup |
Blurry | Muted, faded multi-colored coat |
Manchas | In Spanish, it means spot |
Pebbles | Brown spotted colors on lighter or darker background |
Gris | Old French word meaning gray hair |
Tawny | Fawn/beige hues in merle mix |
Ashes | Gray-black mottled coat color |
Blue Merle Dog Names
- Earl
- Comet
- Foggy
- Pepper
- Stormy
- Rush
- Merle
- Speckled
- Argentum
- Spot
- Ashton
- Haggard
- Dusty
- Crumbs
- Ice/Icey
Merle Pitbull Names
- Hawkeye
- Adelyn
- Clarence
- Kirk
- Kewpie
- Bayer
- Althea
- Denise
- Freddie
- Babe
- Frankie
- Georgie
- Donnie
- Willow
- Ester
- Adeline
- Anya
- Gill
- Fabian
- Bobby
- Brady
- Diego
- Cindy
- Dwayne
- Atlas
- Brogan
- Brain
- Petey
- Hank
- Marcella
For more options, check our list of merle pitbull names.
Merle dog names are the perfect way to show off their coat’s color.
We also have a list of blue and merle puppy names if you need more options!
We’ve collected over 100 of the best merle dog names for you to choose from. So what are you waiting for? Pick your favorite and get naming!
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