200 Barking Brilliant Australian Names for Dogs

No doubt you want to pick a name for your girl or boy dog that's as 'fur-tastic' as they are. By sifting through an array of Australian dog names - from true blue varieties to the popular and the more unusual - you're bound to hit on a winner in no time.

Australian Names for Female Dogs

Female pooches are a lot of fun. As a dog owner, you'll want to choose a pet name that suits her as well as her personalised collar. These Aussie names are perfect for prettily 'pawesome' domestic dogs.

Popular Girl Dog Names in Australia

Many of the number one Australian names for female dogs also serve as human names. And, unlike male dog names, quite a few end in 'y'. If your pup's a popular breed, such as a Golden Retriever or a German Shepherd, a fashionable name could be the perfect accessory.

• Abby
• Bella
• Bindi
• Chloe
• Coco
• Daisy
• Gracie
• Koda
• Lily
• Lola
• Lucy
• Luna
• Maggie
• Molly
• Penny
• Roxy
• Sadie
• Sophie
• Stella
• Zoey

True Blue Names for Girl Dogs

Looking for a name that'd suit an Aussie cattle dog? These monikers work well for working dogs like kelpies and Australian shepherd dogs - and may completely sum up your little (or big) lady.

Female Dog Names Inspired by Aussie Icons and Words

To flaunt your national pride, why not name your fur baby after an Australian town like Margaret (short for Margaret River)? Or how about honouring a local celebrity or a colloquialism? Doing so can make for cute, and sometimes funny, pet names.

• Acacia
• Adelaide
• Alice
• Arvo
• Bikkie
• Canberra
• Inala
• Kakadu
• Koala
• Kylie
• Marlee
• Matilda
• Myrtle
• Pavlova
• Roo
• Sheila
• Sydney
• Tamworth
• Uluru
• VoVo

Aboriginal Names for Female Dogs

These Indigenous dog names, taken from various dialects, not only sound interesting but have cultural significance. Naming your hound after an Aboriginal word will, undoubtedly, leave an impression.

• Alinta - flame
• Amarina - rain
• Araluen - water lilies
• Camira - of the wind
• Coorah - woman
• Cuballa - dog
• Jedda - little wild goose
• Kalina - love and affection
• Kiah - from a beautiful place
• Koa - crow
• Lenah - kangaroo
• Lowanna - woman
• Medika - blossom or flower
• Miki - moon
• Nala - earth
• Rianna - small caterpillar
• Talia - near water
• Tau - twilight
• Vega - swooping eagle
• Yindi - sun

Quirky Australian Female Dog Names

You won't hear these names being called out at the dog park too often. They're most uncommon.

• Astra
• Bowie
• Cinder
• Cleo
• Elli
• Freya
• Jinx
• Juliette
• Marlo
• Mimosa
• Raine
• Sage
• Sakari
• Scout
• Shenzi
• Tucker
• Wiggles
• Xena
• Zayda
• Zelda

Female Dog Names that Reflect Their Colour or Markings

Does your pup have a lustrous coat or distinctly patterned fur? Refer to this in her name, from the quintessentially Australian 'Tim Tam' for a brown dog to the self-explanatory 'Speckle'.

• Aqua
• Bear
• Butterscotch
• Bordeaux
• Ginger
• Kola
• Onyx
• Raven
• Red
• Ruby
• Rye
• Sapphire
• Scarlet
• Shandy
• Shadow
• Shady
• Smudge
• Storm
• Sooty
• Twilight

Australian Names for Male Dogs

As a pet parent, you'll want just the right Australian name for your boy dog - one that fits them equally well as a new pup or an older dog. No matter whether you have a Labrador Retriever or a Border Collie, you're sure to unearth an apt 'calling card' for your male dog among this list.

Popular Boy Dog Names

Hip breeds, like French bulldogs and Australian shepherd dogs, go hand-in-hand - or, perhaps, paw-in-paw - with in-vogue names.

• Archie
• Badge
• Bailey
• Buddy
• Buster
• Charlie
• Cooper
• Duke
• Finn
• Jack
• Koda
• Leo
• Lucky
• Max
• Oliver
• Ranger
• Teddy
• Toby
• Turner
• Wyatt

True Blue Names for Male Dogs

Aussie-as monikers marry well with Australian cattle and sheep-herding dogs, like kelpies.

Male Dog Names Inspired by Aussie Icons and Words

Show off your local pride by naming your boy dog after an Aussie celebrity, like Hutch (in honour of INXS singer Michael Hutchence). Or how about paying tribute to an iconic wild dog, such as the Canis lupus dingo?

• Ace
• Banjo
• Bloke
• Bondi
• Boomer
• Brisbane
• Byron
• Darwin
• Dingo
• Digger
• Dundee
• Emu
• Gonzo
• Hobart
• Irwin
• Jackman
• Joey
• Mate
• Monaro
• Nipper

Aboriginal Names for Male Dogs

Picking a name from Australia's Aboriginal languages is a good move as a dog lover. As well as the moniker sounding unique, it'll have extra special meaning.

• Aari - mountain of strength
• Adami - red, earthy
• Bakali - quick
• BamBam - swelling or bruise
• Bardo - water
• Coen - thunder
• Dameeli - affection
• Daku - sand hill
• Duri - to crawl
• Gelar - brother
• Jamberoo - track
• Junee - speak to me
• Kolya - winter
• Miro - spear thrower
• Monti - black-necked stork
• Norin - noble and decent
• Omeo - meaning mountains or hills
• Warrin - winter

Quirky Boy Dog Names

These names should prove as distinctive as your puppy's bark.

• Auster
• Bayer
• Beckett
• Bodhi
• Corvus
• Cupid
• Hobbs
• Hurricane
• Huxley
• Falstaff
• Fisher
• Inchyra
• Logan
• Lulworth
• Moss
• Nathan
• Odin
• Sunny
• Womble
• Zyron

Male Dog Names That Reflect Their Colour or Markings

Maybe you have a red or blue merle dog, with a mottled-looking coat, or an Old English Sheepdog with shaggy fur. Pay homage by opting for a cleverly appropriate name.

• Ash
• Asher
• Azure
• Bear
• Bix
• Blue
• Crimson
• Copper
• Fuzz
• Jarrah
• Jet
• Midnight
• Milo
• Patch
• Rocky
• Rusty
• Smoky
• Spot
• Stirling
• Stormy

Pet Names Are as Individual as Your Furry Bestie

There are countless Australian dog names to select from. But by looking through a range of options, you're certain to find inspiration. What works best will depend on your dog's unique personality and appearance and, of course, your own personal taste.