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125 Christmas Dog Names That Are as MERRY As Your Pup

Do you love winter? Are you crazy for Christmas? If you just can’t get enough Christmas joy, you may be inspired to name your pup after the holiday season. If so, grab a cup of cocoa and settle in for a long winter’s…list of Christmas dog names.

photo goldendoodle dog in snow

125 Christmas dog names as merry as your pup

To make searching for a dog name that is as perfect as your pup easy, we’ve compiled and organized our lists of dogs names by theme including Christmas girl dog names, Christmas boy dog names, winter dog names, Christmas dog names for white pups, and more. As you’re narrowing down your faves, here are some naming guidelines:

  • The majority of the names on our lists below have two syllables. Here’s why: Dog experts recommend two-syllable names because they allow for more inflection and emotion.
  • As you’re considering a name, say it out loud. Does it roll off the tongue?
  • Unsure about a name? Sleep on it!  See if the dog name you’re considering “fits” your pup over time.
  • After looking through this list, if you’re still searching for the perfect name for your pup, help is here! Check out our other dog naming blog posts of red dog names, old fashioned names for girl pups, vintage names for boy pups, and Goldendoodle names.
  • Don’t worry, we checked with Santa. All of the names on our lists are on Santa’s “nice” list too. ☺️
  • Love the Christmas season? Ready for some feel-good holiday cheer? You may also like our dog-themed version of the poem Twas the Night Before Christmas and our 10 Feel-Good Quotes About Winter.

So without further a-doodle, here’s your nice list of Christmas dog names that are as happy as the holiday season.

Names for dogs that are as white as new-fallen snow…

photo goldendoodle with snowflakes on nose
ArcticWinter
Snowy Everest
SugarStarlight
Starry Macaroon
Snickerdoodle Nilla (Vanilla)
Crystal Frosty
Icy (Icee)  Yeti
Jack (Jack Frost) Alaska
BlancoBianca

Dog names inspired by holiday goodies

photo goldendoodle looking at christmas cookies
Cocoa (Coco)Latte
SugarCandy
CookieSugarplum
GumdropBlossom (Peanut Butter Blossom)
Almond (Almond Bark)Ginger
Chex (like the mix)Coconut
Caramel Pumpkin
PeanutBiscotti
Chiffon Crumpet
Pudding

Christmas names for girl dogs

AngelChristina
MerryCindy (Cindy Lou Who)
Miracle Clara (The Nutcracker)
HappyRibbons
JoviJolly
HollyMittens
Bell (or Belle)Carol
Natalie (Italian for “Christmas”)Joy
Anna (Disney’s Frozen)Amaryllis
Anya (From The Santa Claus)Clarice (Rudolph’s friend)
Jeannette (from the holiday song,
Jeannette Isabella)
Olive
photo dog in front of christmas tree and title merry christmas dog names

Christmas names for boy dogs

NicholasChristian
Clark (Clark Griswold)Kringle
RudolphBuddy (Buddy the Elf)
Cornelius (Yukon Cornelius)Max (Grinch’s Dog)
JollyHermie (dentist)
Kevin (Home Alone)Ralphie (A Christmas Story)
Bailey (George Bailey)Charlie (Charlie Brown’s Christmas)
SnoopyBoots
Olaf (Disney’s Frozen)Berry
Olive (the other reindeer)Clement
SnowdenElfie

Dog names inspired by Santa’s reindeer

dog wearing a red Santa hat ready to help you choose a Christmas dog name for your new pup, photo
DasherDancer
PrancerVixen
CometCupid
DonnerBlitzen
Rudolph

Christmas dog names inspired by the joy of the holiday season

NoelLovey
Happy Merry (Meri)
Jolly Hope
JoviZippy
JingleJoy
CharityJoyous
photo goldendoodle pup standing in wintry landscape with lots of snow

Winter dog names

Moose Alaska
ArcticPolar
JuneauCordova
KodiakWhittier
AuroraAspen
ChillyBalto
ParkaChinnook (wind)
DenaliFlurry
IndigoKlondike
SolsticeRobert Frost (poet)
MidnightWinter

Happy-Go-Doodle Chloe and I enjoyed making a list (and checking it twice) of holiday-themed dog names. We hope you found a name that is as perfect as your pup!

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