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Updated: June 17, 2024

Welcome to our unique collection of canine monikers inspired by the vibrant city of London. This page is designed to offer a plethora of name options for your furry friend, influenced by the rich history, cultural diversity, and iconic landmarks of the British capital. Whether you have a strong affinity for this magnificent city or simply appreciate its charm and grandeur, you're sure to find a name that reflects your dog's personality and your love for London.

From names that echo the city's royal heritage to those that celebrate its notable areas or well-known personalities, each name has a story tied to this bustling metropolis. This page serves as a tribute to London’s multifaceted character, helping you find a name that resonates with both you and your beloved pet. Get ready to be inspired by these names that truly capture the spirit of London.

Explore our list and discover the perfect name for your new pup, or perhaps find a unique nickname for your old friend. Whether you're looking for a name that's elegant, quirky, or traditional, you'll find it here. Every dog is unique, and their name should be too. Let the spirit of London guide you to the perfect name for your best friend.

Name Reason to Choose
Hampstead Known for its intellectual, liberal, artistic associations
Harlow A town near London, a name for a faithful companion
Harrods A nod to the world-renowned luxury department store
Heathrow London's major airport, a name for a traveling canine companion
Holborn Named after the central district, home to many law firms
Huxley For the famous British author, a name for a dog with a philosophical nature
Hyde Hyde Park, a name for a dog who loves outdoor adventures
Inn Inspired by the Inns of Court in London
Islington A trendy neighbourhood in Greater London
Jermyn After Jermyn Street, known for its menswear shops
Jubilee In honor of the Jubilee Line on the London Underground
Kensington Reflects the elegance of the Kensington district
Kew Named after the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Kipling For the famous British author, a name for a dog with a story to tell
Knightsbridge A high-class residential and retail district
Lamb A nod to the Lambeth district
Lambeth A district in South London
Leadenhall After the Leadenhall Market, a beautiful covered market
Leicester From Leicester Square, a popular tourist spot
Lennon For John Lennon, a name for a peaceful, music-loving dog
Lloyd For the famous architect, a name for a dog with a commanding presence
Luton A town near London, a name for a faithful dog always by your side
Madame For Madame Tussauds, a name for a dog with a dramatic flair
Maida Inspired by the residential district Maida Vale
Marlow A town near London, a name for a faithful companion
Mayfair Named after the elegant and upscale district
Milton For the famous British poet, a name for a poetic soul
Museum For London's many museums, a name for a dog with a curious nature
Newgate Inspired by the infamous Newgate Prison
Notting Named after the vibrant district Notting Hill
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London Literature

London has been the setting for many famous works of literature. Characters or authors from these works can provide interesting and sophisticated dog names.
Name Description
Bridget After Bridget Jones, a beloved fictional character residing in London
Chuzzlewit From 'Martin Chuzzlewit' by Dickens, set partly in London
Dorian Named after the timeless character Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, a Londoner
Eliot George Eliot, whose real name was Mary Ann Evans, lived and wrote in London
Estella A character from Dickens' 'Great Expectations', which is set in London
Fagin A character from 'Oliver Twist', the famous novel set in London
Gulliver Inspired by 'Gulliver's Travels'. Though not exclusively set in London, author Jonathan Swift was a prominent figure in London society
Havisham After Miss Havisham, a memorable character from 'Great Expectations'
Heathcliff The name of the brooding hero in Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights', which is not set in London, but Bronte is a significant figure in English literature
Hobson From 'Hobson's Choice', a play by Harold Brighouse, a significant figure in London's theatre scene
Huxley Aldous Huxley, author of 'Brave New World', was born in the outskirts of London
Hyde From 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', set in London; Robert Louis Stevenson was a regular visitor to the city
Marlowe For Christopher Marlowe, the London-born playwright
Oliver Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist' provides this classic London-based name
Orwell George Orwell, whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair, lived in London for several years
Paddington The bear from darkest Peru who made London his home
Pip Another character from 'Great Expectations', a novel with scenes in London
Poirot Agatha Christie's famous detective, who often found himself in London
Quilp A character from Dickens' 'The Old Curiosity Shop', set in London
Sherlock Inspired by the famous detective from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novels, set in London
Sydney Sydney Carton is a central character in Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', partially set in London
Thackeray In honor of William Makepeace Thackeray, a notable London-based author
Watson Sherlock Holmes' trusted companion has a name suitable for a loyal dog
Whitbread Inspired by the Whitbread Book Awards, a major event in London's literary calendar
Wilde Named after Oscar Wilde, the infamous writer and poet who lived in London
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London Neighborhoods

London's distinctive neighborhoods each have their own character, and can provide unique and stylish dog names.
Name Description
Balham This name comes from the Balham neighborhood in London
Battersea This name is a reference to the Battersea area in London, known for its park with a zoo
Brixton This name is a nod to the multicultural Brixton neighborhood in London
Camden This name comes from the lively Camden Town in London, known for its market and music scene
Chelsea This name is from Chelsea, a posh neighborhood in London
Clapham This name is named after the Clapham area in London, popular among young professionals
Dalston Named after the trendy neighborhood of Dalston in London
Fitzrovia Named after the bohemian neighborhood of Fitzrovia in London
Fulham Named after the Fulham district in London
Greenwich Greenwich in London, known for its maritime history, inspired this name
Hackney Inspired by the diverse Hackney borough in London
Hammersmith This name is borrowed from the Hammersmith district in London
Hampstead This name is tied to the Hampstead neighborhood of London which is known for its intellectual, liberal, artistic, musical and literary associations
Islington This name is inspired by the fashionable district of Islington in London
Kensington This name comes from the affluent area of Kensington in London
Lambeth This name comes from the Lambeth district in London
Lewisham This name refers to the multicultural borough of Lewisham in London
Mayfair This name is inspired by the upscale neighborhood of Mayfair in London
Paddington Inspired by the charming neighborhood of Paddington in London
Peckham Named after the vibrant neighborhood of Peckham in London
Shoreditch This name is borrowed from the hipster neighborhood of Shoreditch in London
SoHo A trendy, vibrant neighborhood in London is the inspiration behind this name
Southwark This name is inspired by the Southwark borough in London, known for its cultural attractions
Stratford Stratford, the Olympic neighborhood of London, is the inspiration behind this name
Wimbledon This name comes from the Wimbledon area in London, famous for its tennis championship
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Famous Londoners

Paying homage to famous Londoners, past or present, can be a great way to find a distinctive name for a dog.
Name Description
Adele A tribute to Adele, the Grammy-winning singer from London
Attenborough In homage to David Attenborough, the esteemed natural historian
Beatle For the Beatles, who made their start in London
Beckham Because of football superstar David Beckham
Bowie In honor of David Bowie, the legendary singer and songwriter
Chaplin After Charlie Chaplin, the silent film star born in London
Churchill After Sir Winston Churchill, the iconic British Prime Minister during World War II
Darwin A nod to Charles Darwin, who presented his scientific findings in London
Dickens To honor Charles Dickens, who wrote about and lived in London
Elton A tribute to Elton John, one of London's most successful musicians
Freddie After Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist of the band Queen
Gandhi To honor Mahatma Gandhi, who studied law in London
Hawking To honor Professor Stephen Hawking, a renowned physicist
Hitchcock After Alfred Hitchcock, the famous film director from London
Jagger After Mick Jagger, the lead vocalist of the Rolling Stones
Newton In recognition of Sir Isaac Newton, who lived and worked in London
Picasso In memory of Pablo Picasso, who had exhibitions in London
Poppins From Mary Poppins, a beloved character from London-based stories
Shakespeare A tribute to William Shakespeare, the influential playwright
Sherlock Fictional character Sherlock Holmes, created by Londoner Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sting For Sting, the musician who often performed in London
Thatcher Inspired by Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female Prime Minister
Turing To commemorate Alan Turing, father of modern computing
Twain For Mark Twain, who resided in London for several years
Twiggy In honor of Twiggy, the iconic 60s model from London
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British Royals

London is known for its royal history. Naming a dog after a member of the British royal family can be a charming nod to this aspect of London culture.
Name Description
Albert Prince Albert was a beloved consort of Queen Victoria
Anne After Princess Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II
Arthur A legendary king of Britain, a name also used within the royal family
Balmoral The name of the royal family's Scottish holiday home
Beefeater A tribute to the iconic Tower of London guards
Cambridge A title frequently used in the British royal family
Charles Pays homage to Prince Charles, the current heir to the throne
Corgi The Queen's favorite dog breed, an iconic symbol of the British royal family
Diana In honor of the late Princess of Wales
Edward Multiple English kings have carried this strong name
Elizabeth Honors the current and a previous queen of England
George Resonates with the name of several British kings
Harry A nod to Prince Harry, who remains a popular royal figure
Henry A historically popular name for English kings
Kensington The name of a royal borough and palace in London
Margaret In memory of Queen Elizabeth's younger sister
Middleton The maiden name of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge
Philip A tribute to the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Spencer The family name of Princess Diana, a beloved figure in England
Stuart The name of a royal house that ruled Britain in the 17th century
Tudor It's a significant historical royal house in England
Victoria This was the name of one of Britain's longest reigning monarchs
Wessex A royal title currently held by Prince Edward
William Named for the elder son of Prince Charles and second in line to the throne
Windsor It's the name of the royal house, representing a strong connection to British Royalty
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London Landmarks

Naming dogs after famous London landmarks can be a unique and fun way to pay tribute to the city.
Name Description
Abbey Inspired by the Beatles' Abbey Road Studios in London
Barbican The Barbican Centre is a performing arts centre in London
Blackfriars Blackfriars is an area of London
Bloomsbury Bloomsbury is a fashionable residential area in London
Brixton Brixton is a district of South London, known for its music and nightlife
Buckingham This is inspired by Buckingham Palace, a famous London landmark
Camden From the vibrant Camden Market in London
Chelsea Chelsea is a well-known affluent area in London
Covent Inspired by Covent Garden, a district in London
Fleet Fleet Street is known for British national print media
Greenwich Greenwich is a borough in London, known for its maritime history
Holborn Holborn is a notable area in Central London
Knightsbridge Knightsbridge is a residential and retail district in London
Mayfair Inspired by the upscale district of London
Paddington From the famous train station in London
Piccadilly Piccadilly Circus is a popular tourist destination in London
Pimlico Named after Pimlico, a small area of central London
Shard The Shard is a famous skyscraper in London
Shoreditch Shoreditch is a trendy area in East London
SoHo Named after the fashionable district in London
Thames The River Thames is a significant part of London’s geography
Trafalgar Trafalgar Square is a famous public square in London
Wapping Wapping is a district in East London
Westminster Westminster Abbey is a well-known London attraction
Whitehall Whitehall is a road in London known for government buildings
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