Emily Walker
Dogs are known for being loyal companions, and what could be more fitting than to name a dog after a drink that is also renowned for its loyalty?
There are plenty of wine-inspired dog names to choose from, so whether you’re looking for something unique or just want to pay homage to your favorite varietal, we’ve got you covered.
Here are some of our favorites wine dog names. Cheers!
Male Wine Dog Names
| Names | Notes |
| Merlot | Soft, herbal wine; often offered to first-time, red-wine drinkers |
| Brunello |
A rare, costly Tuscan red wine
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| Chenin |
For Chenin Blanc
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| Sangiovese |
After the noble grape of Tuscany
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| Nebbiolo |
An Italian wine, born in the northern mountains
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| Albarino |
Citrus and floral wine from Spain
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| Albarino |
For the Spanish white grape that makes crisp white wines
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| Vermentino |
Bitter Italian wine
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| Riesling |
Light, fresh wine, often smelling of newly picked apples
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| Semillon |
A citrus-driven and herbal wine
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| Barolo |
An Italian red wine that’s highly regarded
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| Gruner |
After the Austrian, veggie-forward Gruner Veltliner
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| Torrontes |
Much like Moscato but more bitter and dry
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| Sauvignon |
For Sauvignon Blanc
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| Tempranillo |
A Spanish red wine
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| Viognier |
A perfume-forward and floral wine
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| Blanc |
For Sauvignon Blanc
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| Syrah |
Bears a flavor of wild fruit and black pepper
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| Moscato |
Also known as Muscat Blanc
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| Zinfandel |
A fruit-forward and spicy red wine
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| Rhone |
After the Rhone Blend
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| Champ |
Short for champagne
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| Bordeaux |
For Bordeaux Blend
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| Verdejo |
For the Spanish wine
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| Pinot | For Pinot Noir |
| Cabby |
After Cabernet Sauvignon
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| Gris | For Pinot Gris |
| Gamay |
For the French wine
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| Franc |
After Cabernet Franc
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| Malbec |
A popular fruit-forward wine in America
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Female Wine Dog Names
| Names | Notes |
| Sherry |
A wine from southern Spain
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| Chardonnay |
A rich, citrusy wine with buttery tones
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| Muscadet |
For the French wine
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| Petit |
After the American wine Petit Sirah
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| Nebbi |
Like Debbi, short for the great grape of Northern Italy
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| Malbee |
From Argentina; boasts coffee and chocolate flavors
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| Shiraz |
Another name for Syrah
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| Frascati |
For the Italian, fruity white wine
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| Roussane |
A white wine grape of the northern Rhone Valley
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| Constantia |
Sweet wine from South Africa
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| Meritage |
Another name for Bordeaux Blend
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| Noir | For Pinot Noir |
| Retsina |
For the Greek white wine
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| Rosé |
For the increasingly popular pink wine
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| Garnacha |
Another name for Grenache
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| Sparkling |
For those lovely, bubbling, sparkling wine
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| Madeira |
A wine named for the island where its grapes grow
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| Cava |
Spanish sparkling wine
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| Auslese |
A German white wine
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| Grigio | For Pinot Grigio |
| Carignan |
A savory, herbal wine
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| Rioja |
The most famous Spanish wine on the U.S. wine market
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| Burgundy |
For the best wine money can buy
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| Soave |
A bitter wine, made with the Garganega grape
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| Blush |
An American term for Rosé
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| Ali |
After Aligoté, the white wine grape grown in Burgundy
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| Monastrell |
Also known as Mourvedre
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| Carmenere |
Wine from Chile; similar to Merlot
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| Pinotage |
South African wine with smokey notes
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| Claret |
British terms for red Bordeaux wine
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We hope you’ve enjoyed our list of wine inspired dog names. And don’t forget to check out our alcohol dog names for more naming inspiration (or just plain old laughs). Until next time, cheers!
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