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Australia Dog Names

Updated: June 24, 2024

Welcome to this exciting collection of unique and captivating monikers inspired by the rich culture, distinctive wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes of the Land Down Under. Whether you're an Aussie at heart or simply an enthusiast of the continent's vibrant heritage, our compilation will surely help you find the perfect name for your canine companion.

This anthology offers a wide variety of names, each carrying a piece of Australia's spirit, from its iconic cities to its indigenous languages, from famous personalities to popular Australian breed dogs. It doesn't matter if your furry friend is as lively as a kangaroo or as laid-back as a koala, there's undoubtedly a name on this page that suits your dog's unique personality and your own personal taste.

So, whether you're looking for something traditional, something exotic, or something in-between, we've got you covered. Dive into our compilation and discover the name your four-legged mate deserves. Happy searching!

Name Reason to Choose
Adelaide It's the name of a city in South Australia
Akubra Famous Australian hat brand
Alfie Inspired by the popular Australian soap opera character Alf from Home and Away
Anzac Acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Arvo An Australian slang term for afternoon
Aussie It's short for Australian
Ayers Named after the iconic Ayers Rock
Ballarat A city in Victoria known for its gold rush history
Bandicoot Small marsupial found in Australia
Barbie Short for barbecue, a popular Australian pastime
Barra Short for the fish Barramundi
Barramundi A type of fish found in Australia
Belair A suburb of Adelaide
Berrima A historical village in New South Wales
Bikkie Australian slang for a biscuit or a cookie
Bilby Australian animal also known as the rabbit-bandicoot
Bingle Australian slang for a car accident
Bluey A common nickname for red-haired individuals in Australia
Blundstone A popular brand of Australian boots
Bondi It's one of Australia's most famous beaches
Boomer Australian slang for a large male kangaroo
Brisbane It's named after the capital city of Queensland
Brolga A large Australian bird
Brumby Australian term for a wild horse
Bundy Short for Bundaberg, a city in Queensland
Bunyip A creature from Australian folklore
Cairns A city in Queensland known for its tropical climate
Canberra It's named after Australia's capital city
Cobar A mining town in New South Wales
Cooee An Australian call used in the bush to attract attention
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Australian Slang Dog Names

names inspired by popular Australian slang or colloquial terms
Name Description
Barbie Refers to barbecuing, a popular Australian pastime
Bikkie An Australian slang term for a biscuit or cookie
Brizzie Nickname for the city of Brisbane
Cobber An old Australian term for a friend
Digger An Aussie slang term for a soldier, perfect for a brave pooch
Drongo Australian term for a fool, a playful name for a goofy dog
Dunny An Australian slang for toilet. A funny name for a mischievous dog
Esky A popular brand of coolers in Australia
Footy A reference to Australian football, a beloved sport
Galah A type of cockatoo in Australia, for a loud or chatty dog
Jackaroo Term for a young man working on a sheep or cattle station
Jumbuck Australian slang for a sheep, suitable for a fluffy dog
Koala After the iconic Australian marsupial
Mate It's a common term of friendship in Australian slang
Possum An Australian marsupial, for a small or quiet dog
Quokka A small marsupial found in Western Australia, for a happy, friendly dog
Roo Short for kangaroo, an iconic Australian animal
Sanger Aussie slang for a sandwich, ideal for a food-loving pet
Sheila In Australia, it's a term for a woman
Stubby Refers to a small bottle of beer in Australia
Swagman An old Australian term for a drifter or wanderer
Tucker A term for food in Australian slang
Ute Short for 'utility vehicle', a type of car popular in Australia
Wombat A burrowing Australian marsupial, for a digging dog
Yobbo Often used to refer to a rude or noisy person in Australia
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Australian Celebrity Dog Names

names inspired by popular Australian celebrities
Name Description
Banjo For Banjo Paterson, a popular Australian poet
Barnsey For Jimmy Barnes, a popular Australian rock singer
Baz In honor of Baz Luhrmann, a renowned Australian film director
Bindi Paying homage to Bindi Irwin, a popular Australian conservationist
Blanchett Named after Cate Blanchett, a renowned Australian actress
Bogan A term used to describe a certain Australian subculture, made popular by Chris Lilley's TV shows
Cody For Cody Simpson, a popular Australian singer
Crowe In honor of Russell Crowe, a famous Australian actor
Flume After Flume, a popular Australian musician
Hawkie For Bob Hawke, a well-known Australian politician
Hemsworth Inspired by the Hemsworth brothers who are well-known Australian actors
Iggy After Iggy Azalea, a popular Australian rapper
Irwin In memory of Steve Irwin, the famous crocodile hunter
Jackman For Hugh Jackman, a beloved Australian actor
Kerr In honor of Miranda Kerr, a famous Australian supermodel
Kidman Paying tribute to Nicole Kidman, a famous Australian actress
Lleyton In honor of Lleyton Hewitt, a famous Australian tennis player
Minogue For Kylie Minogue, a popular Australian singer
Neighbours A classic Australian soap opera
Rebel After Rebel Wilson, a popular Australian actress
Rolf For Rolf Harris, a famous Australian artist and musician
Rush After the renowned Australian actor, Geoffrey Rush
Sia Named after Sia, a popular Australian singer
Thor For Chris Hemsworth's iconic role as Thor
Wolverine For Hugh Jackman's memorable role as Wolverine
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Australian Nature Dog Names

names inspired by Australia's unique flora and fauna
Name Description
Bandicoot A name chosen after the small marsupials found in Australia
Barramundi A name taken from a type of fish found in Australia
Billabong Derived from an Australian term for a small lake or pond
Bluey A term used in Australia to refer to something that has a red or orange color, often used as a nickname for red-haired individuals
Brolga This name is inspired by the native Australian crane known for its elegant courtship dance
Cassowary This name is picked from a bird that's native to Australia
Coral This name is inspired by the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system
Daintree A name derived from the oldest tropical rainforest in Australia
Dingo This is in reference to the wild dogs found in Australia
Emu Named after the large flightless bird native to Australia
Eucalyptus This name is inspired by the commonly found tree in Australia
Gumtree The name is derived from a common tree in Australia
Jarrah Named after a type of Australian tree
Kangaroo This name is inspired by the most famous Australian animal
Kimberley This name is inspired by the beautiful Kimberley region in Western Australia
Koala This name is after the native Australian animal, making it a fitting choice for a dog
Kookaburra Named after the iconic Australian bird known for its distinctive laugh
Outback This word refers to the vast, unpopulated and mainly arid areas that lie beyond the great dividing range
Platypus This name is inspired by the native Australian animal
Quokka Named after the marsupial species native to Australia
Tasman This name refers to the Tasman Sea
Uluru A name chosen after the famous rock formation located in Australia
Wallaby This name is picked from a small kangaroo-like creature found in Australia
Waratah Inspired by the state flower of New South Wales, Australia
Wombat Chosen because of the cute marsupial that's native to Australia
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Australian City Dog Names

names inspired by famous Australian cities and landmarks
Name Description
Adelaide Named after the capital city of South Australia
Albury Named after the New South Wales city on the Murray River
Armidale Originating from a city in New South Wales, known for its education and culture
Ballarat A city in Victoria known for its history and culture
Bendigo Named after the Victorian city, famous for its gold rush history
Brisbane The capital of Queensland, making it a fitting name
Bunbury Comes from the city in Western Australia
Cairns A tropical city in Queensland, perfect for a lively dog
Darwin Taken from the capital of Northern Territory
Dubbo Inspired by the city in New South Wales, known for its zoo
Fremantle Taken from the port city in Western Australia
Geelong Inspired by the port city located in Victoria
Gladstone Taken from the Queensland city, known for its industry
Hobart This name comes from the capital city of Tasmania
Kalgoorlie Named after the gold mining city in Western Australia
Launceston Originating from the second largest city in Tasmania
Logan A city in Queensland, a fitting name for a lively dog
Mackay Inspired by the city in Queensland, known for sugarcane
Newcastle Inspired by the city in New South Wales, known for its coal port
Orange Inspired by the city in New South Wales, known for its vineyards
Perth The capital of Western Australia, a unique name choice
Rockhampton A city in Queensland, perfect for a sturdy dog
Sydney This name is inspired by the largest city in Australia
Toowoomba A city in Queensland, known as the 'Garden City'
Wollongong A coastal city in New South Wales, great for a beach-loving dog
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Aboriginal Dog Names

names inspired by the Aboriginal culture and language
Name Description
Banjo After Banjo Paterson, a famous Australian poet
Bardi Named after the Bardi people, an Aboriginal group
Bilby Common term for a small marsupial indigenous to Australia
Birra Aboriginal term for 'stars'
Brolga A large bird species native to Australia
Dingo The wild dog breed native to Australia
Emu After the large, flightless bird native to Australia
Gumby From 'gumby gumby', a medicinal plant used by Aboriginal people
Jarrah Named after a native Eucalyptus tree found in Western Australia
Jindi Aboriginal term meaning 'the sun'
Jirra Aboriginal term meaning 'kangaroo'
Joey Term for a baby kangaroo
Koala In honor of the iconic Australian marsupial
Kooka Shortened from 'kookaburra', a bird native to Australia
Kylie Aboriginal term for 'boomerang'
Mirri Aboriginal term for 'dog'
Nara Aboriginal term for 'companion'
Nulla Inspired by Nullarbor, a large semi-arid plain in Australia
Pippa Aboriginal term meaning 'magpie'
Quokka A small marsupial native to Australia
Tarni Aboriginal term for 'wave'
Warrin Derived from Aboriginal term meaning 'winter'
Wombat One of Australia's unique, small marsupials
Yabu Aboriginal term for 'gold'
Yarra Inspired by the Yarra River, important to the Aboriginal people
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