The Best One-Syllable Dog Names: Over 200 Choices to Choose From

Looking for a one-syllable dog name? You’ve come to the right place!

We’ve compiled a list of over 200 one-syllable dog names that are perfect for your new pup.

Whether you’re looking for something cool and trendy, or something classic and timeless, we’ve got you covered with how to name your dog.

So what are you waiting for? Check out our list and find the perfect one-syllable dog name for your furry friend!

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Male One Syllable Dog Names

Female One Syllable Dog Names

Unisex One Syllable Dog Names

Unique One Syllable Dogs Names

Funny One Syllable Dog Names

Male One Syllable Dog Names

Craig	“Rocky hill”
Jeb	“Beloved friend”
Ben	“Son”
Scott	“Wanderer”
Lad	“Attendant”
Nike	“Victory”
Lotte	“Free man”
Juan	“God is gracious”
Max	“Great”
Chris	“Christ-bearer”
Greg	“Fierce”
Quince	“Fruit”
Jay	“Swift”
Boy	A young male human
Dale	“Valley”
Park	“Gourd”
Khan	“Leader”
Ed	“Protector”
Knox	“From the hills”
Paul	“Small”
Trace	“Brave”
Leif	“Beloved descendant”
Hugh	“Intelligent”
Trent	“Flooder”
Burt	“Bright”
Wayne	“Wagon maker”
Kent	“Edge”
Mitch	“Gift from God”
Reece	“Fiery”
Kid	“Young goat”
Frank	“Honest”
Dax	“Leader”
Mike	“God-like”
Rye	“Island meadow”
Rhett	“Stream”
George	“Farmer”
Keane	“Tall and handsome”
Branch	Perfect for a stick-loving pooch
Keb	“Earth”
Al	“Noble”
Reed	“Red-haired”
Ram	A male sheep
Caine	Irish name for “battle”
Bo	“Strong, fast”
Miles	“Soldier”
Crew	“Fort near a slope”
Vin	“Victorious”
Wade	To cross water
Nate	“Gift of God”
Ruff	“Red-haired”
Dwayne	“Swarthy”
Bruce	“Woods”
Mark	“Warlike”
Cort	“Brave”
Jim	“May God protect”
Bill	“Resolute protector”
Zayne	“God is gracious”
Finn	“Fair”
Walk	“Army general”
Keefe	“Cherished”
Lyle	“Islander”
Val	“Power”
Chief	A leader or ruler
Jake	“Raised up”
Trist	“Full of sorrow”
Shep	Short for shepherd
Smith	“Tradesman”
Coe	“Hollow in the hill”
Jed	“Friend of God”
Buck	“Male deer”
Ford	“Shallow place of the river”
Cal	“Devotion”
Mole	“An unknown spy”
Chad	“Battle”
Brock	“Badger”
Twain	“Cut in two”

Female One Syllable Dog Names

Britt	“Strong”
Joan	“Gift of God”
Gwen	“Blessed”
Mia	“Mine”
Jill	“Young”
Liz	“God’s promise”
Sue	“Lily”
Sarge	“A man of the military”
Nell	“Brightness”
Maude	“Strong in war”
Cher	“Beloved”
Bree	“Strong-one”
Flo	“Flourishing”
Bay	Sea inlet
Brooke	“Small stream”
Cat	“Pure”
Eve	“Life”
June	“Young”
Kate	“Pure”
Lu	“Warrior”
Quinn	“Wise”
Meg	“Child of light”
Eshe	Swahili for “life”
Clove	“Flower”
Jazz	Style of American music
Peg	“Pearl”
Dew	Condensation droplets
Niamh	“Bright”
Midge	“Small”
Dee	“Swarthy person”
Ruth	“Companion”
Lux	“Light”
Kim	“Clearing the royal fortress”
Yule	“Over the horizon”
Kay	“Rejoice”
May	“Light”
Saul	“Asked for”
Jules	Youthful
Ming	Chinese for “shining bright”
Rozz	“Fair rose”
Joy	“Happiness”
Bao	Chinese for “creative”
Fern	Named after the plant
Shea	“Majestic”
Dame	“Lady”
Jade	“Stone of the colic”
Mae	“Goddess of springtime”
Lara	“Cheerful”
Plum	Tasty tree fruit
Ceil	“Blind”
Blaire	“Meadow”
Nyx	“Night”
Jean	God is “gracious”
Sam	“God hears”
Dawn	“Sunrise”
Jane	“Gracious”
Bette	“God is my oath”
Gayle	“Joy of the father”
Mai	“Brightness”
Ume	Japanese name for “plum-blossom”
Claire	“Bright”
Dove	“Peace”
Doe	“Female deer”
Noor	Arabic for “bright”
Ann	“Gracious”
Belle	“Beautiful”
Bjork	“Birch Tree”
Nan	“Gracious”
Bess	“Pledged to God”
Madge	“Pearl”
Cass	“Wealthy”
Bea	“Blessed”
Liv	“Olive tree”
Hope	A positive expectation
Beth	“Lively”

Get more ideas from our list of one-syllable female dog names.

Unisex One Syllable Dog Names

Pax/Paz (means peace in Latin/Spanish)
Sal
Scout
Squirrel
Zip
Joon/Jun (Chinese “king,” or “talented, handsome,” depending on pronunciation)
Gray/Grey
Kip
Moon
Skip
Speed
Imp
Ham
Beau/Bo
Skunk
Moose
Scrap
Goose
Bean
Fox
Fuzz
Nix
Cub
Kook
Kit
Mouse
Snap
Linx/Lynx
Lux
Fish
Stack
Roo
Reese/Rhys (means “enthusiasm” in Welsh)
Speck
Juice
Loup (derived from the Latin word for “wolf”)
Flick
Quinn
Smalls
Jazz
Lex
Sweets

Unique One Syllable Dogs Names

Jinx	a name for a girl that means ‘magic’.
Taz	after the cartoon character The Tasmanian Devil from ‘Looney Tunes’.
Blaise	of French origin, meaning ‘stutter’.
Ice	apt for dogs with white fur.
Sage	of English origin, meaning ‘wise’.
Frost	a cool and rather serious name for your dog.
Xue	of Chinese origin, meaning ‘snow’.
Nash	of English origin, meaning ‘by the ash tree’.
Nix	of Greek origin, a name for a girl that means ‘night’.

Funny One Syllable Dog Names

Boop	if you love to boop the snoot.
Oaf	if your new companion is big and oaf-like.
Wee	a name for a cute tiny pup.
Boo	a name for a dog who is your boo and the one you love most.
Bark	wouldn’t it be fun to name a barking dog Bark?
Snoop	after Snoopy the dog, or if your pup likes to snoop around a bit too much.
Fish	it’s ironic but we love it!
Moo	sweet but hilarious.

So there you have it – over 200 one-syllable dog names to choose from! We also have a list of two-syllable dog names if this is what you prefer most for your new puppy.

Hopefully, this list will help you find the perfect name for your new furry friend.

If not, be sure to check out our other naming resources like our dog name generator.

And don’t forget to tell us what you ended up naming your pup in the comments below!