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Red dog names should be as fun, fiery and rare as your red puppy’s coat. Or as cute, affectionate and loyal as their personality. Whether you are naming a red Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, Dachshund, ginger Pomeranian, Australian Shepherd or Redbone Coonhound, or a gorgeous red mixed breed dog, we’ve got the perfect names for you. We share hundreds of ideas that will stand out from the crowd just as much as your beautiful baby red dog.

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Looking for the best red dog names for your male or female pup? Look no further! Here are some great cool, unique and popular name ideas for red dogs. Red dogs are a special addition to a family. Special dogs should have special names that truly suit them. It can be hard to choose the right name for your pup. There are so many choices, and it can be overwhelming! Whether you’re looking for red Lab names, red merle names, apricot colored dog names or names for ginger dogs, we have hundreds of red dog name ideas for you to consider.

Best Red Dog Names

Our thirty favorite ideas for red dog names are:

1. Rua – Irish for red
2. Lucy – for Lucille Ball, of course!
3. Nala
4. Simba
5. Sweetlips – One of George Washington’s dogs
6. Merlot
7. Candy
8. Meatball
9. Furgie
10. Mars – the red planet
11. Ariel – the Little Mermaid
12. Merida – from Disney’s Brave/li>
13. Cera – meaning fiery one
14. Ginger
15. Marpo – Tibetan for red
16. Red – Obviously
17. P!nk – the rockstar
18. Angus
19. Ginger
20. Scarlett
21. Rose
22. Archie – for the comic book character or Prince Harry’s son
23. Clifford – The Big Red Dog
24. Mater – for tomato or the character from Disney’s Cars
25. Rusty
26. Giselle
27. Rowan – Gaelic meaning little red-haired one
28. Akako – Japanese for red
29. Rufus – Latin for red-haired
30. Goldy

Finding The Right Name

You have a unique dog, so naturally, you want a name that fits her look or personality. Red dogs are beautiful, and they have many personalities, from elegant and regal to goofy or playful.

Inspiration for your dog’s name can come from anywhere. When it comes to red dog names, the options are not just limitless, they’re downright fun.

Choosing the perfect name for your dog can seem a daunting task. We’ve done our best to make it easy for you by selecting these awesome red dog names for you.

Female Red Dog Names

If you have a female pup, we have red female dog names that are cute as a button, just like she is. Or maybe she’s more sophisticated. Fortunately, there are hundreds of options when it comes to red dog names for girl dogs. Here are our all-time favorite red female dog names. Hopefully, one jumps out as the perfect name for your new little pup.

• Apricot
• Peach
• Patricia
• Apple
• Garnet
• Poppy
• Ruby
• Rubina
• Sienna
• Shula
• Shona
• Venus
• Rosie
• Autumn
• Amber
• Brittany
• Maple
• Fiona
• Kira
• Saffron
• Clementine
• Cinnamon
• Crimson
• Mauve
• Kamala

Male Red Dog Names

• Agni
• Russell
• Bryni
• Ignatius
• Adam
• Leroux
• Monroe
• Quincy
• Carmine
• Edom
• Gilroy
• Carnelian
• Harkin
• Blaine
• Radburn
• Rohan
• Roux
• Bowie
• Boyd
• Saul
• Russell
• Ralph
• Raoul
• Alroy
• Bayard
• Broderick
• Gorri
• Roderick
• Rufio

Cute Names

• Scooter
• Roo
• Kazoo
• Shiitake
• Tinker, Tinker Bell, Tinker Boy or Tinker Toy
• Sir Wagsalot
• Sir Barksalot
• Squeak
• Gidget
• Tess or Tessie
• Teddy or Teddy Bear
• Jellybean
• Marbles
• Squirt
• Scooby Doo
• Buddy

Cool Creative Ideas

Some of the coolest names for puppies that you can come up with are ones that already have special meaning. When naming your pup, you may want to think about your favorite sport, pastime or vacation spot. With that said, Lebark James, Knitter’s Helper and Cayman are a few good options.

• Ace
• Apollo
• Bear
• Beau
• Spike
• Saturn
• Zeus
• Thor
• Nitro
• Slash
• Bono
• Rocket
• Guinness
• Whiskey

Unique Red Dog Names

Perhaps the coolest of all red dog names is Ferrari, after the iconic Italian sports car. Or Enzo, after Ferrari’s creator. You can use almost anything for inspiration in picking a name for your pup. Movie stars or movie characters, authors or book characters, famous or infamous personalities, food, drinks, games, places, you name it!

• Copernicus
• Figaro
• Phineas
• Watson
• Zoe
• Gargoyle
• Gideon
• Octavia
• Zander
• Xavier
• Echo
• Wren
• Rain
• Aspen
• Luna
• Finn

Names That Mean Red

Here we’ve gathered a list of red dog names for you where the meaning of the name fits your pup! These names all mean red, in all various shades, appearances, and materials! Look at this miscellany of red names is the one you’re looking for.

   

• Akane (a Japanese name for girls)
• Akano (the same Japanese name, but for boys)
• Burgundy
• Roary
• Jasper
• Coral
• Cherry
• Cherise
• Kura
• Akamu
• Phoenix (the bird, not the city)
• Reed
• Rooney
• Sorrell
• Suri
• Raleigh
• Sunny
• Tawny
• Xanthe
• Arvinda
• Robin
• Shani
• Jacinthe
• Hazel
• Addie

Irish Red Dog Names

An Irish name for your red dog can be a creative and fun choice. After all, Irish Setters are red, so Irish names for red dogs are automatically in high demand. You may even choose to just use the Irish word for red dog as a name. It’s madra dearg, in case you were wondering.

While there are red dog breeds that hail from Ireland, many people also enjoy the historical context and thoughtfulness that goes into choosing an Irish name. But with so much history and culture to explore, there are a lot of options. We’ve collected our favorites and some of the most popular Irish red dog name ideas.

• Clancy
• Flann
• Aideen
• Alannah
• Paddy
• Patrick
• Aislinn
• Caitlin
• Rudah
• Rudy
• Bridget
• Cináed
• Cassidy
• Ciara
• Clair
• Aiden
• Braith
• Deirdre
• Mona
• Nora
• Nola
• Nuala
• Siobhan (pronounced she-von)
• Keeva
• Dublin
• Conchobhar (pronounced con-r)
• Davin
• Kilkenny
• Blarney
• Orlaith
• Shauna
• Sorcha (pronounces sor-ka)
• Eoghan (pronounced oh-in)
• Conor
• Faolan
• Fergus
• Lucky
• Finn
• Kevan
• Lochlan (pronounced lock-lun)
• Malachi
• Tierney
• Sean
• Liam
• Oisin
• Braden
• Cian (pronounced key-in)
• Cillian (pronounced kil-e-an)

Popular Red Names

• Harry (after the Prince, of course.)
• Ron (Weasley)
• Fred and George (also Weasley, and a great choice for litter mates!)
• Anne (from Green Gables, of course)
• Jessica (the famous cartoon bombshell married to a rabbit)
• Pippi (Longstocking)
• Erik (An old Norsemen known for his red beard and fondness of exploration.)
• Leif (The son of a famous red-bearded Norsemen who also loved to explore.)
• Emma (Stone)
• Christina (Hendricks)
• Katharine (Hepburn)
• Adele
• Anne (as in Bonny, the famous 18th century Irish pirate, or Anne of Brittany, the French Queen. Or add an “i” and have Annie Oakley, the famous American sharpshooter!)
• Anastasia (Romanov, known for her strawberry curls)
• Axl Rose (Guns N’ Roses)
• Benedict (Cumberbatch)
• Caesonia (Roman Empress and consort to Caligula)
• Chuck (Norris. A great name for a tough pup!)
• Conan (O’Brien, a good choice for a fun-loving or goofy puppy!)
• Galileo (Galilei, famous historical scientist)
• Vincent (van Gogh)