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Hairy Dog Names

Updated: May 15, 2024

Welcome to our unique collection of names for your fluffy four-legged friends. This page is dedicated to all those pet parents who have a special affinity for dogs with an extra dose of furriness, and are in search of a name that perfectly encapsulates the charm of their shaggy companions.

Here, you’ll find an assortment of names ranging from the whimsical and the quirky, to the sophisticated and classic, all carefully curated with your hairy pals in mind. Whether inspired by their luxuriously thick coats, their scruffy looks, or the adorably messy furballs they can sometimes be, these names are meant to celebrate and embrace the hairiness of your beloved canine.

So, whether you’re a proud parent of a shaggy Sheepdog, a fluffy Pomeranian, or a long-haired Dachshund, we've got a name that will reflect your pup's unique personality and fuzzy appearance. Enjoy exploring our diverse list of names and we hope you find the perfect moniker for your hairy hound.

Name	Reason to Choose
Afropup	A playful name for a dog with a curly, puffy coat reminiscent of an Afro hairstyle
Alf	Inspired by the furry alien from the 80's sitcom, perfect for a hairy and lovable dog
Badu	Resembling the word "hairdo," fitting for a dog with an impressive coat
Bear	A strong, powerful name for a dog with a thick, bear-like coat
Berber	A type of carpet known for its loop-pile texture, suiting a dog with a curly coat
Blizzard	Ideal for a dog whose fur is so thick and white it reminds you of a snowstorm
Boucle	A French term for looped or curled fabric, suitable for a dog with a curly or wavy coat
Bouffant	Their hair is so voluminous, it's like a bouffant hairstyle
Braids	For a dog whose hair naturally forms into braid-like shapes
Breeze	A light and airy name, suitable for a dog with a wispy, feather-like coat
Brillo	A playful name for a dog with a wiry, brush-like coat, resembling a Brillo pad
Bristle	Evoking the image of a brush, a fitting name for a dog with a thick, brush-like coat
Bristlepup	A fitting name for a dog with a thick, brush-like coat
Bristles	Their thick, short fur stands up like bristles on a brush
Brow	Relating to hair above the eyes, making it suitable for a dog with prominent facial hair
Bush	Represents dense vegetation, fitting for a dog with a thick, bushy coat
Cascade	A flowing name, perfect for a dog with a long, wavy coat that falls like a waterfall
Cashmere	A luxurious name for a dog with a soft, silky coat like the fine wool
Chenille	Their fur is as plush and soft as chenille fabric
Chewy	Inspired by Chewbacca from "Star Wars," perfect for a big, hairy dog
Chiffon	Their fur is as light and delicate as chiffon fabric
Chinchilla	A great name for a dog with a soft and fluffy coat
Cloud	A soft and fluffy name, perfect for a dog with a billowy, cotton-like coat
Coif	A dog with a well-styled coat might earn this name
Cord	Their fur forms cords or dreadlocks naturally
Cotton	Their fur is just as soft and fluffy as cotton
Cottonball	For a dog with a fluffy and cotton-like coat, this name is ideal
Cottontail	A cute name for a dog with a fluffy, cotton-like coat, especially around the tail
Cozy	A warm and inviting name, perfect for a dog with a soft, comforting coat
Cuddles	An affectionate name for a dog with a soft, huggable coat that invites snuggles
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Dog Names Inspired by Hairy Plants

This could be a fitting choice for dogs that have fur resembling certain types of plants or for owners who have a love for nature and botany.

Name	Description
Aster	The plant's hairy stems inspire this name
Bamboo	Some bamboo species have hair-like structures
Barley	Inspired by the grain with hair-like structures
Broom	The plant's hairy-looking stems inspire this name
Cactus	Named after a plant famous for its spiny texture
Cattail	The plant's fluffy, brown seed heads inspire this name
Fern	Inspired by the leafy, furry-looking fern plant
Fescue	Inspired by the grass with fluffy seed heads
Holly	Named after the plant with spiky leaves
Horsetail	Inspired by the plant with hair-like stems
Maple	Named after the tree with helicopter-like seeds
Moss	The soft, green plant gives a sense of fluffiness
Mulberry	The tree's hairy fruits inspire this name
Oat	Inspired by the grain with hair-like structures
Pampas	A nod to the fluffy pampas grass
Pine	Named after the tree with needle-like leaves
Poppy	The flower's hairy petals inspire this name
Rye	Inspired by the grain with hair-like structures
Sage	Named after the plant with soft, fuzzy leaves
Sycamore	The tree's fuzzy seed balls inspire this name
Thistle	Named after the plant with fuzzy purple flowers
Wheat	The grain's hair-like structures inspire this name
Willow	The weeping willow's long, drooping branches resemble hair
Wisteria	Named after the vine with fluffy, cascading flowers
Yucca	The plant's hairy-looking leaves inspire this name
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Dog Names from Hairy Mythology Creatures

Naming a dog after a hairy creature from mythology can be a unique and interesting choice, especially for owners who are fans of mythology and folklore.

Name	Description
Argus	After the hundred-eyed giant from Greek mythology
Banshee	A spirit in Irish mythology often depicted with long, flowing hair
Centaur	Named after a mythical creature that is half human, half horse
Cerberus	Named after the three-headed dog from Greek mythology, known for its fur
Chimera	This mythical creature is often depicted with the body of a lion, a creature known for its mane
Cyclops	A one-eyed giant from Greek mythology, often depicted with thick hair
Faun	After a mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a goat
Fenrir	This giant wolf from Norse mythology had a thick coat
Fury	Named after the Furies from Greek mythology, known for their snake hair
Gorgon	After the snake-haired creatures from Greek myth
Griffin	After a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle, both known for their fur and feathers
Harpy	In mythology, these creatures were often depicted with dense feathers, perfect for a furry dog
Kelpie	A water spirit from Scottish folklore, often depicted as a horse
Medusa	Inspired by the Gorgon with snakes for hair
Minotaur	This name is inspired by a mythical creature that is half man, half bull
Naga	This name is inspired by a mythical creature from Hindu mythology, often depicted with multiple heads and thick hair
Nemean	After the Nemean lion from Greek mythology, known for its impenetrable fur
Pegasus	Named after the winged horse from Greek mythology
Phoenix	After the mythical bird that is reborn from its own ashes, known for its beautiful feathers
Sasquatch	Drawn from a mythical creature known for its long hair
Siren	This name comes from a mythological creature often depicted as a beautiful, long-haired woman
Troll	This name is inspired by the hairy creatures from Scandinavian folklore
Wendigo	A creature from Algonquin myths, often described as furry
Werewolf	Inspired by the hairy mythical creature that transforms from a human into a wolf
Yeti	This name is inspired by a mythical snow creature known for its shaggy coat
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Dog Names Based on Hairy Celebrities

This could be a fun and quirky way to name a dog, especially if the dog's physical appearance or personality reminds the owner of a particular celebrity known for their hair.

Name	Description
Aniston	After Jennifer Aniston, remembered for her 'Rachel' hairstyle
Bardot	Named after Brigitte Bardot, known for her voluminous blonde hair
Beyonce	Inspired by the singer's ever-changing hairstyles
Bon Jovi	Named after the famous rock musician whose hair was a significant part of his persona
Cher	Inspired by the iconic singer known for her long, flowing hair and wild wigs
Chewbacca	Inspired by the Star Wars character known for his full-body hair
Cleopatra	After the historical figure, known for her black, straight hair
Depp	After Johnny Depp, known for his various hairy roles
Diana	Inspired by the late Princess of Wales, known for her iconic short, voluminous hair
Dolly	Named after Dolly Parton, known for her big blonde hair
Elvis	After Elvis Presley, famous for his slick, pompadour hairstyle
Farrah	Inspired by Farrah Fawcett's iconic hairstyle
Frodo	Inspired by the hairy-footed hobbit from Lord of the Rings
Gaga	Named after Lady Gaga, known for her wild and ever-changing hairstyles
Gibson	Reference to Mel Gibson, a ruggedly hairy personality
Hagrid	Taken from the Harry Potter character renowned for his shaggy hair and beard
Hendrix	After musician Jimi Hendrix, known for his wild afro
Jagger	Named after Mick Jagger, who is known for his shaggy hairstyle
Jimi	A tribute to Jimi Hendrix, who was renowned for his wild hair
Madonna	Inspired by the pop queen's ever-evolving hairstyles
Marilyn	Inspired by Marilyn Monroe's blonde curls
Oprah	Named after Oprah Winfrey who has always embraced her natural hair
Rapunzel	After the fairytale character known for her long, magical hair
Slash	Named after the Guns N' Roses guitarist, famous for his long curly hair
Twiggy	After the 60s icon who popularized short hair for women
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Dog Names from Hairy Fictional Characters

A list of dog name ideas coming from fictional characters known for their hair.

Name	Description
Ariel	Named after the red-haired mermaid from The Little Mermaid, perfect for a dog with a vibrant, flowing coat
Chewbacca	Inspired by the furry Wookiee from Star Wars, ideal for a dog with a thick, shaggy coat
Cruella	Named after the villain from 101 Dalmatians, known for her black-and-white hair, fitting for a dog with a black-and-white coat
Goku	Named after the iconic character from Dragon Ball Z, known for his spiky hair, fitting for a dog with a spiky or bristly coat
Hagrid	Inspired by the hairy character from the Harry Potter series, ideal for a large, furry dog
Itt	Named after the hairy character from The Addams Family, perfect for a dog with a thick, shaggy coat
Leeloo	A tribute to the character from The Fifth Element, with her bright orange hair, suitable for a dog with a vibrant, eye-catching coat
Legolas	Named after the golden-haired elf from The Lord of the Rings, perfect for a dog with a graceful, silky coat
Marge	A nod to Marge Simpson from The Simpsons, known for her tall, blue hair, suitable for a dog with a unique and eye-catching coat
Medusa	Named after the mythical Greek creature with snakes for hair, fitting for a dog with a wild, untamed coat
Merida	Inspired by the brave, red-haired princess from the movie "Brave," suitable for a dog with a fiery, curly coat
Pippi	Inspired by Pippi Longstocking, the quirky character with braided, red hair, perfect for a dog with a spunky, adventurous spirit
Rapunzel	Inspired by the fairy tale character with incredibly long, magical hair, perfect for a dog with a flowing, luxurious coat
Rogue	Inspired by the X-Men character with distinctive white streaks in her hair, perfect for a dog with unique, striking coat markings
Sweeney	Named after Sweeney Todd, the fictional character with a distinctive white streak in his hair, fitting for a dog with unique coat markings
Syndrome	A nod to the character from The Incredibles, known for his fiery, red hair, suitable for a dog with a bold, energetic personality
Tangled	A playful name inspired by the Disney movie featuring Rapunzel, fitting for a dog with a long, easily tangled coat
Willow	A tribute to Willow Rosenberg from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, known for her red hair, suitable for a dog with a reddish coat
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Hair Metal Dog Names

A list of dog name ideas coming from 1980's hair metal bands.

Name	Description
Axl	Named after Axl Rose, the lead singer of Guns N' Roses, perfect for a dog with a rockstar attitude
Cinder	Named after Cinderella, the 80's rock band, perfect for a dog with a rags-to-riches story
Def	A nod to Def Leppard, the British rock band, suitable for a dog with a powerful presence and love for attention
Dokken	Inspired by the American heavy metal band, a great name for a dog with a strong, protective instinct
Jovi	A tribute to Bon Jovi, the famous 80's rock band, fitting for a dog with a big personality and love for music
Kix	A nod to the American glam metal band, suitable for a dog with a lively, energetic nature
Lita	A tribute to Lita Ford, the lead guitarist of The Runaways, fitting for a dog with a fierce, independent spirit
Nikki	Named after Nikki Sixx, the bassist for Mötley Crüe, ideal for a dog with a rebellious spirit
Ozzy	Inspired by Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath, perfect for a dog with a dark, mysterious vibe
Poison	Named after the 80's glam metal band, fitting for a dog with a colorful, eye-catching coat
Quiet	A nod to Quiet Riot, the heavy metal band, suitable for a dog with a calm demeanor and a love for loud music
Ratt	Inspired by the American hair metal band, a great name for a dog with a feisty attitude
Scorpion	Inspired by the German rock band, a fitting name for a dog with a bold, striking presence
Skid	A tribute to Skid Row, the hard rock band, perfect for a dog with a rough-and-tumble personality
Slash	Inspired by the iconic guitarist of Guns N' Roses, a great name for a dog with a wild, untamed coat
Stryper	Inspired by the Christian metal band, a unique name for a dog with a righteous spirit
Tesla	Named after the American hard rock band, perfect for a dog with an electrifying personality
Twisted	Named after Twisted Sister, the 80's heavy metal band, fitting for a dog with a rebellious, unconventional style
Vixen	Inspired by the all-female rock band, a great name for a dog with a powerful, feminine energy
Warrant	Named after the American glam metal band, ideal for a dog with a confident, authoritative presence
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