Dog Names That Start With D

We’ve gathered some of the best dog names that start with D to help you find a perfect name for your puppy. If you want a cute, funny, or tough name, you’ll find a great option in our lists.

To build these lists of D dog names, we’ve taken a look at the most popular dog names from visitors to My Dog’s Name and sorted them alphabetically. We’ve then grouped these names into the top boy and girl names, cute names, cool names, and unique names below.

We’re sure you’ll find the right option for your new puppy!

Top Boy Dog Names That Start With D

To start the list, we’ve gathered the boy names that people save to their name lists the most that begin with D. Some of these names even make the top dog names of the year.

1. Duke
2. Diesel
3. Dakota
4. Dixon
5. Darcy
6. Dino
7. Dante
8. Diego
9. Dozer
10. Dexter
11. Dutch
12. Danger
13. Drax
14. Dagger
15. Dash
16. Dirk
17. Dieter
18. Dre
19. Daiki
20. Dude
21. Digby
22. Dickens
23. Dedrick
24. Denver
25. Digger
26. Duffy
27. Daisuke
28. Damien
29. Debo
30. Desmond
31. Dallas
32. Denali
33. Dai
34. Drake
35. Da Vinci
36. Dynamite
37. Dak-Ho
38. Darth Vader
39. Dane
40. Doonesbury
41. Doc Holiday
42. Donald Trump
43. Domino
44. D.J. (Deejay)
45. Deadpool
46. Dempsey
47. Dodge
48. Darwin
49. Dario
50. Ditka

Top Girl Dog Names That Start With D

These are the most popular D dog names for girl dogs based on what visitors to our site have saved to their lists. Names like Daisy and Dixie have consistently been the top names for dogs.

1. Daisy
2. Dixie
3. Dakota
4. Dawn
5. Diva
6. Destiny
7. Duchess
8. Daphne
9. Dolly
10. Dottie
11. Daenerys
12. Darcy
13. Diamond
14. Dory
15. Delilah
16. Dot
17. Dora
18. Daisy Duke
19. Diana
20. Danica (Dani)
21. Dorothy
22. Dee Dee (Didi)
23. Darling
24. Darla
25. Dahlia
26. Dallas
27. Danbi
28. Dash
29. Dido
30. D.J. (Deejay)
31. Dove
32. Desdemona
33. Darby
34. Dotty
35. Daffodil
36. Dame
37. Dutchess
38. Dancer
39. Damita
40. Deirdre
41. Drina
42. Dasha
43. Digit
44. Delphine
45. Delila
46. Delores
47. Delora
48. Dacey
49. Deja
50. Deidra

Cute D Dog Names

After finding the most popular names by gender, we’ve gathered the remaining ideas into some categories to help you find a specific style of name. These names have a cute sound and are perfect for any adorable puppy.

• Dusty
• Dinah
• Delta
• Danielle
• Dolce
• Dug
• Dobby
• Dilbert
• Deputy Dawg
• Douglas
• Dillon
• Dwight
• Dumpling
• Dylan
• Doyle
• Dewey
• Dolan
• Deutsche
• Disco
• Donovan
• Dennis
• Droopy
• Dali
• Delani
• Duncan
• Donner
• Dean
• Devin
• Diggory
• Dainty
• Donald
• Dion
• Dublin
• Daria
• Daisy May
• Dusky
• Darren
• Deanna
• Donut
• Dwayne
• Dorian
• Desiree
• Dominique
• Derrick
• Dharma
• Delphi
• Dalila
• DeeDee
• Devon
• Davis
• Di
• Diggy Azalea
• Dior

Cool D Names for Dogs

These dog names are perfect if you’re on the hunt for a cool, funny, or tough-sounding option. Many come from pop culture like movies, sports, and TV shows.

• Dodger
• Doc
• Dire
• Dunkel
• Droolius Caesar
• Duff
• Donato
• Demon
• Dogstoyevsky
• Data
• Dasher
• Don Julio
• Dumbledog
• Domingo
• Diablo
• Daiquiri
• Don Juan
• Draco
• Dillinger
• DiMaggio
• Dierks
• Django
• Decoy
• Deputy
• Dundee
• Dredd
• DC
• Devil
• Detective
• Donatello
• Dart
• Dax
• Doughboy
• Dingo Starr
• Davy (Crockett)
• Dice
• Drummer
• Durango
• Dogbert
• Diddy
• Dunn
• Deadwood
• Dooku
• Dana Scully
• Dracula
• Dogzilla
• Damian
• Daredevil
• Doctor Manhattan
• Dingo
• Daytona

Unique Dog Names Starting With D

Finally, to complete our list of D dog names, we’ve gathered a list of really unique options. The names are sure not to be commonly found out in the dog park but might be a fun option if you’re looking for something unusual.

• Dipstick
• Dipper
• DeSoto
• Dagda
• Düsseldorf
• Duckworth
• Daegu
• Danke
• Draugluin
• Delgado
• Dae
• Devlin
• Dominoe
• Danube
• Dearg
• Daejeon
• Dafty
• Donnelly
• Devereaux
• Dougal
• Donegal
• Dee-O-Gee
• Dusk
• Dima
• Darangee
• Danton
• Davina
• Deverel
• DOS
• Dinero
• Duma
• Didgeridoo
• Domenico
• Drool Barrymore
• Della
• Dawid
• Dmitry
• Denim
• Diode
• Dodgy
• Dortmunder
• Darrow
• Despoina
• Dromas
• Dumbo
• Delphinium
• Dominik
• Don Equis
• Daniil
• Dresden
• Dagwood
• Dulce
• DeLorean

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
6. F
7. G
8. H
9. I
10. J
11. K
12. L
13. M
14. N
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R
19. S
20. T
21. U
22. V
23. W
24. X
25. Y
26. Z

Teaching Your Dog Its Name

Once you’ve selected some names, you can narrow down your list by saying the names out loud and seeing if any stand out as the better option (as well as something you don’t mind shouting around the neighborhood when needed).

Then it’s time to teach your new name to your dog. Simply follow these steps below or watch the video to learn how.

1. Get some small treats. You might need to hide these in your pockets or carry them around for awhile so your dog isn’t distracted.
2. Say your dog’s new name to them and when they respond by looking at you give them a treat.
3. Continue doing this exercise through out the day and over the next week or two.
4. Eventually, your dog will respond to the name without needing a treat.
5. Make sure to only use your dog’s name in a positive way, not when your upset at them.

Kyle J. Larson

Kyle grew up with Yellow Labs in his family since he was a child. He is a SIRIUS Certified dog trainer and loves all dogs. As a professional web designer and author, he keeps our dog name and breed search tools running.