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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
Stubble Perfect for a pup who has short, prickly fur
Suede A nod to the soft, napped texture of their coat
Swirl A whimsical name for a dog with a curly or wavy coat that creates a swirling pattern
Swizzle A fun name for a dog with swirly hair
Tangles Perfect for a dog with a coat that easily forms knots or tangles
Tassel A fitting name for a dog with long, hanging strands of hair, like the decorative threads on a curtain
Thatch Their fur is so thick, it's like a thatched roof
Thready If a dog's hair is fine and thin like threads, this name could be a good fit
Tousle Because their hair always seems to be playfully mussed
Tuft They have tufts of fur that stick out in all directions
Tufty A cute, endearing name for a dog with tufts of hair sticking out
Tumbleweed A fitting name for a dog with a coat that looks like it could roll away in the wind
Tundra A dog with a thick, white coat might be named after the snowy wilderness
Tweed Reminiscent of the rough, woolen fabric, ideal for a dog with coarse hair
Twist A fitting name for a curly-haired dog that has twists and twirls in its coat
Velcro A name for a dog with a curly or fuzzy coat that seems to stick to everything
Velour Their coat is as soft and plush as velour
Velvet A luxurious name for a dog with a smooth, velvety coat
Velveteen A great name for a dog with a soft, velvet-like coat
Wavy Perfect for a dog with a wavy hair texture, just like the waves of the ocean
Whiskers A name that evokes the image of a cat's facial hair, suitable for a dog with prominent facial hair
Whorl A dog with swirling patterns in its fur might suit this name
Wisp Their fur is so light and delicate, it's like a wisp of cloud
Woolen A dog with a dense, wool-like coat might suit this name
Woolly A name that evokes the image of a sheep's fluffy coat, suitable for a dog with a thick, soft coat
Yeti The mythical, hairy creature, perfect for a large, furry dog
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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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