142 Christmas Dog Names to Love All Year Long

Updated on 12/21/2022

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Picking a name is one of the many fun parts of welcoming a pup into your family. That said, it’s also a big responsibility. After all, you want to select something that perfectly suits your one-of-a-kind best bud.

With that in mind, consider looking to the holiday season for inspiration. Brimming with good cheer, sweet treats, and memorable characters, the most wonderful time of year has plenty of equally wonderful dog naming options for your furry fluffball.

From the faintly festive to the jubilantly jolly, here are 142 Christmas dog names you’ll want to celebrate all year long.

Female Christmas Dog Names

Ladies first! When it comes to girl dogs, most pet parents stick with the classics. And while we love a tried-and-true hit, perhaps you’re in the market for a merrier moniker. Look no further than this Christmas dog names list.

Candy Cane
Carol
Cindy Lou-Who
Cocoa
Eve
Holly
Mariah
Marshmallow
Mistletoe
Myrrh
Noel
Scarlett
Snowball
Sugar Plum
Tinsel
Twinkle

More Female Christmas Dog Names

Three cute female puppies with holiday background

There are so many precious Christmas names for female pups, here are a few more for your consideration.

Angel
Belle
Cinnamon
Clarece
Cookie
December
Farrah
Fruitcake
Ginger(bread)
Halo
Ivy
Jolee
Lucy
Mitzi
Pandora
Star
Snowflake
Toffee
Zuzu

Male Christmas Dog Names

We didn’t forget you, festive fellas. Similar to girl dogs, the most popular boy dog names are usually fairly predictable: Max, Charlie, and Cooper often round out the top three.

Good Boys, consider these Christmas-inspired dog names instead. They’re our gift to you.

Balthazar
Blizzard
Buddy the Elf
Caleb
Charlie Brown
Chestnut
Clark Griswold
Cullen
Dasher
Dickens
Drummer
Emmanuel
Eggnog
Feliz
Kringle
Randy
Rudolph
Santa Paws
Scut Farkus

More Christmas Boy Names for Dogs

Nothing tickling your fancy so far? Here are some more of our favorite Christmas boy names for dogs to think about.

Bailey
Bob Cratchit
Claus
Gabriel
Hollis
Isaac
Jack Frost
Jangle
Jingle
Jolly
Krampus
Kris
Marley
North
Ralphie
Snow
Winter
Yule

12 Dogs of Christmas Names

Inspired by the famous song, The 12 Days of Christmas, here are some fun and meaningful names for your bundle of furry joy.

Birdie
Dancer
Goldie
Leaper
Lord
Maiden
Partridge
Pear
Swansy
Turtledove

Famous Christmas Singers Boy Dog Names

Christmas music inspires people and evokes feelings of cheer and good tidings. Christmas is one of the only holidays that comes with its own music. Keep the holiday music in your heart all your long with these dog names.

Bing (Crosby)
Bowie (David)
Elton (John)
Elvis (Presley)
Harry (Belafonte)
Lennon (John)
McCartney (Paul)
Nat (King Cole)
Perry (Como)
Wham

Famous Christmas Singers Girl Dog Names

Let’s hear it for the girls with these delightful, Christmas music inspired names.

Ariana (Grande)
Carrie (Underwood)
Dion (Celine)
Ella (Fitzgerald)
Judy (Garland)
Kacey (Musgraves)
Kelly (Clarkson)
Meghan (Trainor)
Reba (McEntire)
Taylor (Swift)

Christmas Candy Names For All Dogs

Christmas brings out the sweetest candies that disappear from store shelves in the blink of an eye. Here are a few nuggets to snack on for your good girls and boys.