Looking for the perfect dog name for your new pup? We have created filterable lists of dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative dog names.
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NAME: | Petey |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | American Staffordshire Terrier |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #2 |
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NAME: | Prince The name Prince conveys regal elegance and charm, fitting for a Silky Terrier known for their luxurious silky coat and confident demeanor. It captures his noble and distinguished presence perfectly. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | Chihuahua |
TYPE: | Unique |
RANK: | #3 |
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NAME: | Abbi Abbi is a cute and friendly name that perfectly suits a Silky Terrier. It reflects their sweet and playful personality, making it a fitting choice for this charming breed. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Belgian Malinois |
TYPE: | Cool |
RANK: | #4 |
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NAME: | Bear Bear The name "Bear Bear" for a Silky Terrier may be a playful and ironic choice, as these small dogs are known for their silky fur and petite size, resembling a bear. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | Labrador Retriever |
TYPE: | Cool |
RANK: | #5 |
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NAME: | Beau The name Beau is a charming and sophisticated choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their elegant appearance and graceful demeanor. It adds a touch of French flair to their personality. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | Labrador Retriever |
TYPE: | Cool |
RANK: | #6 |
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NAME: | Biggie Smalls The name Biggie Smalls for a Silky Terrier could be inspired by the dog's small size and big personality, reminiscent of the famous rapper Notorious B.I.G. and his larger than life persona. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | Plott |
TYPE: | Cool |
RANK: | #7 |
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NAME: | Boo The name Boo is a cute and playful choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their small size and lively personality. It is a fun and endearing name for this breed. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Golden Retriever |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #8 |
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NAME: | Boris Boris is a strong and distinguished name that suits a Silky Terrier, known for their elegant appearance and loyal demeanor. It adds a touch of sophistication to their personality. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | Labrador Retriever |
TYPE: | Cool |
RANK: | #9 |
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NAME: | Charlie The name Charlie is a classic and endearing choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their playful and friendly nature while also giving them a sense of charm and character. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | Labrador Retriever |
TYPE: | Funny |
RANK: | #10 |
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NAME: | Dexter The name Dexter is a strong and confident choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their intelligence, agility, and lively personality. It suits their adventurous and mischievous nature perfectly. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | Labrador Retriever |
TYPE: | Cool |
RANK: | #11 |
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NAME: | Drake |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | German Shepherd Dog |
TYPE: | Cool |
RANK: | #12 |
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NAME: | Egypt Egypt is a regal and mysterious name for a Silky Terrier, referencing the ancient and iconic civilization. It suits their elegant appearance and confident demeanor perfectly. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Akita |
TYPE: | Unique |
RANK: | #13 |
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NAME: | Enzo Enzo is a strong and charismatic name for a Silky Terrier, reflecting his lively and playful nature. It also has a stylish and sophisticated sound, mirroring this breed's elegant appearance. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | German Shepherd Dog |
TYPE: | Unique |
RANK: | #14 |
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NAME: | Fitz |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | Australian Shepherd |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #15 |
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NAME: | Freyja Freyja is a powerful and beautiful Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility. This name would be fitting for a regal and elegant Silky Terrier. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | German Shepherd Dog |
TYPE: | Cool |
RANK: | #16 |
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NAME: | Gidget The name Gidget is a playful and cute choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their small size and spunky personality. It adds a touch of fun and charm to their character. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Silky Terrier |
TYPE: | Funny |
RANK: | #17 |
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NAME: | Ginger |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | German Shepherd Dog |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #18 |
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NAME: | Honey The name Honey suits a Silky Terrier due to their sweet and affectionate nature, like the sticky-sweet goodness of honey. This name reflects their loving and loyal personality perfectly. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Golden Retriever |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #19 |
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NAME: | Jazz Jazz is a lively and energetic name that perfectly captures the spirited personality of a Silky Terrier, known for their playful and alert nature. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | American Staffordshire Terrier |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #20 |
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NAME: | Jessie Jessie is a playful and energetic name that suits a Silky Terrier perfectly. It conveys a sense of youthful spirit and charm, just like this breed. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Golden Retriever |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #21 |
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NAME: | Jojo The name Jojo is fitting for a Silky Terrier as it is cute, playful, and easy to say, reflecting the breed's lively and affectionate personality. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | German Shepherd Dog |
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RANK: | #22 |
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NAME: | Luna Luna is a fitting name for a Silky Terrier, symbolizing the breed's lively and spirited nature under the moon. It also adds a touch of elegance to their silky coat. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Labrador Retriever |
TYPE: | Unique |
RANK: | #23 |
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NAME: | Midas |
TOP GENDER: | |
TOP BREED: | American Staffordshire Terrier |
TYPE: | Unique |
RANK: | #24 |
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NAME: | Mimi Mimi is a sweet and playful name for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their small size and charming personality. It is a cute and endearing choice for this beloved breed. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Labrador Retriever |
TYPE: | Funny |
RANK: | #25 |
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NAME: | Missy Missy is a cute and endearing name for a Silky Terrier because of their small size, playful personality, and the loving bond they form with their owners. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | American Staffordshire Terrier |
TYPE: | Funny |
RANK: | #26 |
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NAME: | Mochi |
TOP GENDER: | |
TOP BREED: | Labrador Retriever |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #27 |
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NAME: | Mya The name Mya for a Silky Terrier is elegant and feminine, capturing the breed's luxurious coat and graceful demeanor. It adds a touch of sophistication to this adorable pup. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Labrador Retriever |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #28 |
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NAME: | Nala Nala is a fitting name for a Silky Terrier because it exudes elegance and grace, much like the breed itself. It is a regal and sophisticated choice for this breed. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | German Shepherd Dog |
TYPE: | Cool |
RANK: | #29 |
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NAME: | Paulie Paulie is a cute and endearing name for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their playful and affectionate nature. It's a charming choice for this lively and lovable breed. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | American Staffordshire Terrier |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #30 |
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NAME: | Piper Piper is a fitting name for a Silky Terrier as it reflects their lively and spirited nature, just like the musical instrument it is named after. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Labrador Retriever |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #31 |
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NAME: | Pixie The name Pixie captures the playful and mischievous nature of the Silky Terrier breed, known for their small size, lively personality, and knack for getting into all sorts of mischief. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Dachshund |
TYPE: | Funny |
RANK: | #32 |
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NAME: | Roscoe Roscoe is a charming and classic name for a Silky Terrier, reflecting the breed's elegant appearance and spirited personality. It suits the breed's playful and loving nature perfectly. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | German Shepherd Dog |
TYPE: | Cool |
RANK: | #33 |
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NAME: | Skeeter The name Skeeter is playful and energetic, perfectly reflecting the lively and spirited nature of the Silky Terrier breed. It also adds a touch of Southern charm. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | Silky Terrier |
TYPE: | Funny |
RANK: | #34 |
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NAME: | Teddy The name Teddy is a cute and playful choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their soft coat and friendly demeanor. It also adds a touch of sweetness to their charming personality. |
TOP GENDER: | male |
TOP BREED: | Golden Retriever |
TYPE: | Cute |
RANK: | #35 |
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NAME: | Tsuki Tsuki is a unique and elegant name for a Silky Terrier, inspired by the Japanese word for "moon." It reflects the breed's graceful and shiny coat. |
TOP GENDER: | female |
TOP BREED: | Australian Shepherd |
TYPE: | Cool |
Rank | Name and About | Top gender | Top breed | Type |
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#1 | Petey | male | American Staffordshire Terrier | Cute |
#2 | Prince The name Prince conveys regal elegance and charm, fitting for a Silky Terrier known for their luxurious silky coat and confident demeanor. It captures his noble and distinguished presence perfectly. | male | Chihuahua | Unique |
#3 | Abbi Abbi is a cute and friendly name that perfectly suits a Silky Terrier. It reflects their sweet and playful personality, making it a fitting choice for this charming breed. | female | Belgian Malinois | Cool |
#4 | Bear Bear The name "Bear Bear" for a Silky Terrier may be a playful and ironic choice, as these small dogs are known for their silky fur and petite size, resembling a bear. | male | Labrador Retriever | Cool |
#5 | Beau The name Beau is a charming and sophisticated choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their elegant appearance and graceful demeanor. It adds a touch of French flair to their personality. | male | Labrador Retriever | Cool |
#6 | Biggie Smalls The name Biggie Smalls for a Silky Terrier could be inspired by the dog's small size and big personality, reminiscent of the famous rapper Notorious B.I.G. and his larger than life persona. | male | Plott | Cool |
#7 | Boo The name Boo is a cute and playful choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their small size and lively personality. It is a fun and endearing name for this breed. | female | Golden Retriever | Cute |
#8 | Boris Boris is a strong and distinguished name that suits a Silky Terrier, known for their elegant appearance and loyal demeanor. It adds a touch of sophistication to their personality. | male | Labrador Retriever | Cool |
#9 | Charlie The name Charlie is a classic and endearing choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their playful and friendly nature while also giving them a sense of charm and character. | male | Labrador Retriever | Funny |
#10 | Dexter The name Dexter is a strong and confident choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their intelligence, agility, and lively personality. It suits their adventurous and mischievous nature perfectly. | male | Labrador Retriever | Cool |
#11 | Drake | male | German Shepherd Dog | Cool |
#12 | Egypt Egypt is a regal and mysterious name for a Silky Terrier, referencing the ancient and iconic civilization. It suits their elegant appearance and confident demeanor perfectly. | female | Akita | Unique |
#13 | Enzo Enzo is a strong and charismatic name for a Silky Terrier, reflecting his lively and playful nature. It also has a stylish and sophisticated sound, mirroring this breed's elegant appearance. | male | German Shepherd Dog | Unique |
#14 | Fitz | male | Australian Shepherd | Cute |
#15 | Freyja Freyja is a powerful and beautiful Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility. This name would be fitting for a regal and elegant Silky Terrier. | female | German Shepherd Dog | Cool |
#16 | Gidget The name Gidget is a playful and cute choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their small size and spunky personality. It adds a touch of fun and charm to their character. | female | Silky Terrier | Funny |
#17 | Ginger | female | German Shepherd Dog | Cute |
#18 | Honey The name Honey suits a Silky Terrier due to their sweet and affectionate nature, like the sticky-sweet goodness of honey. This name reflects their loving and loyal personality perfectly. | female | Golden Retriever | Cute |
#19 | Jazz Jazz is a lively and energetic name that perfectly captures the spirited personality of a Silky Terrier, known for their playful and alert nature. | female | American Staffordshire Terrier | Cute |
#20 | Jessie Jessie is a playful and energetic name that suits a Silky Terrier perfectly. It conveys a sense of youthful spirit and charm, just like this breed. | female | Golden Retriever | Cute |
#21 | Jojo The name Jojo is fitting for a Silky Terrier as it is cute, playful, and easy to say, reflecting the breed's lively and affectionate personality. | female | German Shepherd Dog | |
#22 | Luna Luna is a fitting name for a Silky Terrier, symbolizing the breed's lively and spirited nature under the moon. It also adds a touch of elegance to their silky coat. | female | Labrador Retriever | Unique |
#23 | Midas | American Staffordshire Terrier | Unique | |
#24 | Mimi Mimi is a sweet and playful name for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their small size and charming personality. It is a cute and endearing choice for this beloved breed. | female | Labrador Retriever | Funny |
#25 | Missy Missy is a cute and endearing name for a Silky Terrier because of their small size, playful personality, and the loving bond they form with their owners. | female | American Staffordshire Terrier | Funny |
#26 | Mochi | Labrador Retriever | Cute | |
#27 | Mya The name Mya for a Silky Terrier is elegant and feminine, capturing the breed's luxurious coat and graceful demeanor. It adds a touch of sophistication to this adorable pup. | female | Labrador Retriever | Cute |
#28 | Nala Nala is a fitting name for a Silky Terrier because it exudes elegance and grace, much like the breed itself. It is a regal and sophisticated choice for this breed. | female | German Shepherd Dog | Cool |
#29 | Paulie Paulie is a cute and endearing name for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their playful and affectionate nature. It's a charming choice for this lively and lovable breed. | male | American Staffordshire Terrier | Cute |
#30 | Piper Piper is a fitting name for a Silky Terrier as it reflects their lively and spirited nature, just like the musical instrument it is named after. | female | Labrador Retriever | Cute |
#31 | Pixie The name Pixie captures the playful and mischievous nature of the Silky Terrier breed, known for their small size, lively personality, and knack for getting into all sorts of mischief. | female | Dachshund | Funny |
#32 | Roscoe Roscoe is a charming and classic name for a Silky Terrier, reflecting the breed's elegant appearance and spirited personality. It suits the breed's playful and loving nature perfectly. | male | German Shepherd Dog | Cool |
#33 | Skeeter The name Skeeter is playful and energetic, perfectly reflecting the lively and spirited nature of the Silky Terrier breed. It also adds a touch of Southern charm. | male | Silky Terrier | Funny |
#34 | Teddy The name Teddy is a cute and playful choice for a Silky Terrier, reflecting their soft coat and friendly demeanor. It also adds a touch of sweetness to their charming personality. | male | Golden Retriever | Cute |
#35 | Tsuki Tsuki is a unique and elegant name for a Silky Terrier, inspired by the Japanese word for "moon." It reflects the breed's graceful and shiny coat. | female | Australian Shepherd | Cool |
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