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English Cocker Spaniel Names

Updated: April 04, 2024

Welcome to our carefully curated selection of monikers ideal for your charming new furry friend. This breed, originating from England, is known for its merry, affectionate nature and feathered, wavy coat. These beautiful dogs, the smallest in the sporting dog group, are famous for their lively personalities and exceptional companionship.

Choosing a name for your new companion is an important step in your journey as a pet owner. The names we've compiled here are a blend of traditional, unique, and trending choices that echo the characteristic grace, energy, and loyalty of this breed. Whether you prefer timeless classics, trendy choices, or something that captures your unique bond with your pet, you're sure to find the perfect fit on our list.

From names inspired by their silky coats and sparkling eyes to those reflecting their lively spirit and loving temperament, our list has options for every type of owner. Take your time, enjoy the process, and remember that the best name is the one that perfectly captures the heart and spirit of your new best friend. Happy searching!

Name Reason to Choose
Bandit This name could symbolize the playful and mischievous nature of the breed
Bentley A high-class name for a high-class breed
Bingo A playful name that reflects the breed's fun-loving nature
Biscuit Perfect for a light-colored, sweet natured Spaniel
Blaze A name that could symbolize the breed's energetic and passionate nature
Blossom It could represent the beautiful coat of the English Cocker Spaniel
Bolt A strong and energetic name suitable for this fast and agile breed
Bonbon This name is perfect for a small and sweet English Cocker Spaniel
Boots A playful nod to the breed's hunting heritage
Brandy This could be a warm and comforting name for a loyal and affectionate breed
Breezy Reflects the breed's energetic and lively nature
Brownie A yummy name for a chocolate-colored English Cocker Spaniel
Bubbles A fun name for a bubbly, energetic Spaniel
Buddy A classic dog name that represents the breed's friendly and companionable nature
Buster This could be a great name for a strong and energetic English Cocker Spaniel
Buttercup A sweet, affectionate name
Buttons A cute name for a cute breed
Candy An English Cocker Spaniel's affectionate nature is well-represented by this name
Cappuccino Ideal for a cream or light brown English Cocker Spaniel
Caramel Ideal for an English Cocker Spaniel with a rich, golden coat
Champ A name that shows the breed's potential for excellence in various dog competitions
Cheesecake Ideal for a sweet and rich English Cocker Spaniel
Cherry A sweet name for a breed known for its loving and gentle nature
Chip Perfect for a small, energetic Spaniel
Churro This name suits a long and thin English Cocker Spaniel
Clover A lucky name for a breed known for bringing joy and happiness to their owners
Coco This could be a cute name for a brown-coated English Cocker Spaniel
Cocoa This name suits a brown English Cocker Spaniel
Cookie This name is perfect for a sweet and delightful English Cocker Spaniel
Cream A good name for a smooth and light-colored English Cocker Spaniel
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Traditional English Names

As they originate from England, traditional or old-fashioned English names can be a charming choice.
Name Description
Albert Named after Queen Victoria's beloved husband, it's a royal choice for a male English Cocker Spaniel
Alfred Derived from a distinguished Anglo-Saxon king, it's a fitting name for a male English Cocker Spaniel
Alice A name associated with the daughter of Queen Victoria, it's a traditional choice for a female English Cocker Spaniel
Anne A moniker shared by a famous English queen, it's a classic choice for a female English Cocker Spaniel
Arthur Named after the legendary King of Britain, this name suits a regal and noble English Cocker Spaniel
Beatrice Named after Queen Victoria's youngest child, it's a classic choice for a female English Cocker Spaniel
Catherine A regal name associated with several English queens, it's a fitting choice for a female English Cocker Spaniel
Charles A name linked to several English kings, it's a royal choice for a male English Cocker Spaniel
Charlotte A name associated with the British royal family, it's a classic choice for a female English Cocker Spaniel
Edward The name is linked to several English kings, making it a royal choice for a male English Cocker Spaniel
Eleanor A name shared by a respected English queen, it's a traditional choice for a female English Cocker Spaniel
Elizabeth Named after England's longest reigning monarch, this name suits a dignified and regal female English Cocker Spaniel
Emma A name with Anglo-Saxon origins, it's a traditional choice for a female English Cocker Spaniel
George A royal name with a history dating back to the medieval period, it's a perfect fit for a male English Cocker Spaniel
Henry A noble name associated with many English kings, it's a great choice for a male English Cocker Spaniel
James A name borne by many English kings, it's a great choice for a male English Cocker Spaniel
Jane Inspired by the famous English novelist Austen, it's a classic choice for a female English Cocker Spaniel
Margaret A name shared by a former British Prime Minister, it's a traditional choice for a female English Cocker Spaniel
Mary Named after a famous English queen, it's a traditional choice for a female English Cocker Spaniel
Oliver A name associated with the famous British novelist Dickens, it's a great choice for a male English Cocker Spaniel
Richard A name associated with several English kings, it's a fitting choice for a male English Cocker Spaniel
Thomas A name linked to several British literary figures, it's a fitting choice for a male English Cocker Spaniel
Victoria Inspired by the reign of Queen Victoria, it's a timeless and elegant name for a female English Cocker Spaniel
Will Short for William, a name shared by many English kings, it's a fitting choice for a male English Cocker Spaniel
Winston This name, favored by an iconic British Prime Minister, is a classic fit for an English Cocker Spaniel
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Names Based on Personality

English Cocker Spaniels are known for their happy and gentle nature, so names reflecting their personality are fitting.
Name Description
Biscuit Perfect for a dog that's as comforting as a warm biscuit
Bouncy For the pup that's always on the move
Breeze For the Spaniel that's always on the move
Champ For the Spaniel that's always on top
Chase Perfect for a Spaniel that loves a good chase
Chatter For the Spaniel that's always making noise
Cheerio Perfect for an upbeat, friendly Spaniel
Dapper This breed always looks neat and well-groomed
Dash For the quick and agile Spaniel
Fetch Perfect for a Spaniel that loves to play fetch
Giggles Their happy, playful nature often leads to lots of laughter
Jolly Because of their jovial and lively nature
Lively This breed is known for its high energy
Mischief Because they're always getting into something
Nuzzle Because they love to nuzzle their owners
Pep For the Spaniel that's always full of energy
Puzzle Because they're always figuring things out
Sassy Perfect for a Spaniel with a little attitude
Skip For the Spaniel that's always hopping around
Snuggles Because they love to cuddle
Spry For the agile and nimble Spaniel
Sunny Reflects the cheerful demeanor of the breed
Tricks For the Spaniel that loves to show off their skills
Whiskers For the Spaniel with a distinguished face
Wiggles For the Spaniel with a constantly wagging tail
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Literary Names

English Cocker Spaniels have a sophisticated origin which can be reflected by naming them after popular characters or authors from English literature.
Name Description
Ahab A reference to the obsessive Captain Ahab from 'Moby-Dick'
Atticus Named after the noble character Atticus Finch from 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
Beowulf From the heroic character Beowulf in the epic poem of the same name
Bilbo Inspired by the adventurous hobbit Bilbo Baggins from 'The Hobbit'
Cosette Named after the innocent Cosette from 'Les Misérables'
Darcy Taken from the romantic hero Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice'
Dumbledore A tribute to the wise wizard Albus Dumbledore from 'Harry Potter'
Frodo From the brave hobbit Frodo Baggins in 'The Lord of the Rings'
Gatsby Inspired by the flamboyant character Jay Gatsby from 'The Great Gatsby'
Gulliver From the adventurous character Gulliver in 'Gulliver's Travels'
Hamlet Taken from the tragic hero Hamlet in Shakespeare's play
Heathcliff Inspired by the dark and brooding Heathcliff from 'Wuthering Heights'
Hermione Named after the clever witch Hermione Granger from 'Harry Potter'
Hester A nod to the brave character Hester Prynne from 'The Scarlet Letter'
Holden A tribute to the character Holden Caulfield from 'The Catcher in the Rye'
Huckleberry From the adventurous character Huckleberry Finn
Odysseus Borrowed from the legendary hero Odysseus from 'The Odyssey'
Oliver Named after the innocent orphan Oliver Twist
Othello Taken from the tragic hero Othello from Shakespeare's play
Pip A tribute to the protagonist Pip from 'Great Expectations'
Poirot Inspired by the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot
Quixote A nod to the idealistic Don Quixote from the novel of the same name
Romeo Inspired by the romantic hero Romeo from 'Romeo and Juliet'
Scout A reference to the young protagonist Scout Finch from 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
Sherlock Borrowed from the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes
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Outdoor-Inspired Names

These dogs are known for their agility and love for outdoor activities, making nature-related names a good fit.
Name Description
Aspen Inspired by the beautiful tree, great for a dog who loves nature
Autumn A nod to the season when the leaves fall and these dogs love to play
Birch A name that echoes the beautiful trees found in the English countryside
Breeze A fitting name for a dog who loves the outdoors
Brook Because English Cocker Spaniels are known for their love of water
Canyon For a dog who loves to explore wide open spaces
Cliff A rugged name for a dog who isn't afraid of heights
Dune A good name for a dog who loves the beach
Fern An earthy name for a dog with a natural, outdoorsy spirit
Flint A great name for a tough, adventurous dog
Frost For a dog who enjoys the chilly, brisk outdoors
Glen Inspired by the peaceful valleys often found in England
Meadow This name is inspired by the wide-open spaces that this breed loves to explore
Moss A cute name for a dog who likes to roll around in the grass
Pebble A playful name after the small stones in the rivers and lakes this breed enjoys
Pine For a dog who loves the scent and feel of the woods
Ridge A fitting name for a dog who loves to explore hilly terrain
River Inspired by the flowing water bodies these dogs love to swim in
Shale A strong name for a dog who loves rocky terrain
Spruce This name is perfect for a dog who enjoys the forest
Storm A strong name for a dog with an energetic, lively spirit
Summit For the adventurous English Cocker Spaniel who loves to climb
Thistle A unique name for a dog with a prickly but lovable personality
Vale A beautiful name for a dog who loves to explore
Willow A lovely name for a dog with a calm and gentle nature, just like the tree
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Names Based on Color

English Cocker Spaniels come in a variety of colors and patterns, which can inspire fun and unique names.
Name Description
Amber For a golden or light brown Cocker Spaniel, reminiscent of the gemstone
Caramel Perfect for a Cocker Spaniel with a coat the color of sweet caramel
Champagne A bubbly name that would suit a light golden Cocker Spaniel
Chestnut This name would suit a Cocker Spaniel with a reddish-brown coat
Cocoa The color of a rich and creamy hot chocolate, perfect for a brown dog
Copper This name would suit a Spaniel with a reddish-brown coat, reminiscent of the metal
Ebony A name inspired by the dark and lustrous black color, ideal for a black Cocker Spaniel
Goldie A golden Cocker Spaniel could wear this name beautifully
Hazel This name would suit a Spaniel with a light brown coat, reminiscent of hazelnut
Indigo A unique name for a Cocker Spaniel with a dark blue-black coat
Ivory For a white or cream-colored Cocker Spaniel, like the precious material
Jet Perfect for a black Cocker Spaniel, like jet-black gemstone
Licorice A fun name for a black Cocker Spaniel, like the candy
Merlot A classy name for a deep red or brown Cocker Spaniel, like the wine
Misty For a gray or silver Cocker Spaniel, like a misty morning
Onyx A unique name for a black Cocker Spaniel, like the dark gemstone
Pearl A beautiful name for a white or cream-colored Spaniel
Pumpkin This name would be fitting for a Cocker Spaniel with a coat the color of autumn leaves
Ruby A beautiful name for a reddish Cocker Spaniel, like the precious stone
Saffron An unusual name for a golden or yellow Cocker Spaniel, like the spice
Shadow For a deep black Spaniel, conjuring the image of a mysterious shadow
Slate For a gray or silver Cocker Spaniel, like the color of slate
Smokey A great choice for a gray or silver Cocker Spaniel
Snowy Perfect for a white Cocker Spaniel, evoking images of pure, white snow
Taffy A cute name for a light brown or golden Cocker Spaniel
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