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Updated: July 03, 2024

Welcome to a special showcase of furry friends that occupy the bustling streets, tranquil parks, and cozy apartments of the Big Apple. This is a unique collection that highlights the diverse range of names bestowed upon these beloved pets by their owners in this vibrant city. The diversity in names is as rich and varied as the city itself, reflecting not just personal preferences, but also the city's eclectic mix of cultures, languages, and personality.

Whether you're searching for inspiration to name your new pup, or you're simply curious about the naming trends in this metropolitan hub, you'll find this page intriguing. From trendy and modern names to traditional and classic ones, from the offbeat to the most popular ones, get ready to explore the charming world of our four-legged companions and their identities in the city that never sleeps.

Get ready to embark on a journey, as we walk you through the parks of Manhattan, the backstreets of Brooklyn, the avenues of the Bronx, the boardwalks of Queens, and the lanes of Staten Island, introducing you to the delightful dogs that call this city home. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this endearing slice of life from the heart of the most iconic city in the world.

Name Reason to Choose
Xerox Xerox is a major corporation headquartered in NYC
Yankee For the New York Yankees, one of the city's two Major League Baseball teams
York A shortened version of New York
Zabar Inspired by Zabar's, a famous food market
Zuccotti Reflecting Zuccotti Park, a public park in the city's Financial District
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Famous New Yorkers

Naming your dog after a well-known New Yorker can be a fun way to celebrate your favorite celebrities or historical figures.
Name Description
Apollo The Apollo Theater in Harlem, a noted venue for African-American performers
Astaire Fred Astaire, the famous dancer and singer, had his roots in NYC
Bloomberg After the well-known business magnate and former Mayor of NYC, Michael Bloomberg
Broadway Broadway theatre is synonymous with NYC
Brooklyn One of New York's most famous boroughs
Chaplin Charlie Chaplin, the famous actor and filmmaker, spent significant time in NYC furthering his career
Ellis Ellis Island in New York Harbor, where millions of immigrants were processed
Guggenheim The Guggenheim Museum in NYC is a significant part of the city's culture
Hampton The Hamptons are a famous upscale destination in New York
Harlem Harlem, a significant African-American cultural hub
Jeter After Derek Jeter, the legendary New York Yankees player
Macy A tribute to Macy's, the long-standing department store based in NYC
Madison Madison Avenue, a notable street in Manhattan
Marilyn Actress Marilyn Monroe, a famous New Yorker
Met The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world's largest and finest art museums
Rockefeller Named after the famed business tycoon John D. Rockefeller
Rudy For Rudy Giuliani, New York's controversial mayor during 9/11
Sinatra Frank Sinatra, who famously sang 'New York, New York'
SoHo A neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, known for its artists' lofts and art galleries
Stonewall The Stonewall Inn, a landmark in the fight for LGBT rights
Tiffany Inspired by the renowned jewelry company Tiffany & Co., founded in New York
Tribeca Tribeca, a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan
Warhol For artist Andy Warhol who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art, and lived in NYC
Whitney Whitney Museum of American Art, a NYC notable landmark
Yankee An homage to the New York Yankees, one of the city's beloved baseball teams
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NYC Sports Teams

If you're a sports fan, naming your dog after a NYC sports team can be a great way to show your team spirit.
Name Description
Amazin Referring to the Mets' nickname, the 'Amazins'
Bronx Symbolizing the home of the Yankees
Cosmo The mascot of the New York Cosmos soccer team
Eli In honor of former Giants quarterback Eli Manning
Ewing After Patrick Ewing, former Knicks center
Frazier For the Knicks' legendary player Walt 'Clyde' Frazier
Giant An homage to the New York Giants football team
Islander A nod towards the hockey team, the Islanders
Jet After another of New York's football teams
Jeter After the legendary Yankee player Derek Jeter
Knickerbocker The original name of the New York Knicks
Knight For the NYC hockey team, the Knights
Liberty Named after the WNBA team based in New York
Messier For Mark Messier, one of the greatest Rangers' players
Met Inspired by the baseball team, the Mets
Namath Honoring former Jets quarterback Joe Namath
Net Basketball fans might prefer this, for the Brooklyn Nets
Pinstripe Symbolizing the Yankees' iconic uniform design
Ranger Hockey fans might choose this, after the Rangers
Redbull For the local Major League Soccer team
Ruth Named for Babe Ruth, the famous Yankees slugger
Seaver For Tom Seaver, legendary Mets pitcher
Strahan In honor of the former Giants' defensive end Michael Strahan
Trottier After Bryan Trottier, former Islanders player
Yankee A tribute to New York's iconic baseball franchise
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NYC Foods

New York City is famous for its diverse food scene. Naming your dog after your favorite NYC food can be cute and fun.
Name Description
Babka A sweet loaf popular in NYC's Jewish bakeries
Bagel Captures the essence of a classic NYC breakfast food
Bialy An homage to the NYC favorite, a cousin of the bagel
Borscht A nod to the Eastern European influence in NYC's culinary scene
Cannoli Inspired by the Italian dessert staple in NYC's Little Italy
Cheesecake A nod to the famous New York style cheesecake
Clam A homage to the clam chowder beloved in NYC
Cronut Named after the NYC-born croissant-doughnut pastry
Eggcream A nod to the NYC-originated drink that contains neither egg nor cream
Falafel A recognition of NYC's vibrant Middle Eastern food scene
Gyro A tribute to NYC's popular Greek food
HotDog Inspired by the iconic NYC hot dog carts
Kale Symbolizes NYC's trendy health food scene
Knish Inspired by the traditional Jewish street food common in NYC
Macaron A nod to the trendy French pastry shops across NYC
Manhattan Named after a classic cocktail born in NYC
Matzo Inspired by the unleavened bread eaten during Passover, a staple in NYC's Jewish community
Pastrami In reference to the popular pastrami sandwiches in NYC delis
Pizza In honor of NYC's world-renowned pizza
Pretzel Because of the famous NYC pretzel stands
Reuben A classic NYC sandwich
Rugelach Named after a sweet treat popular in NYC's Jewish bakeries
Seltzer Reminiscent of a classic NYC beverage
Sourdough Inspired by NYC's artisanal bread scene
Taco A tribute to NYC's thriving Mexican food scene
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Landmarks

Using the names of famous NYC landmarks can be a unique and fun way to name your dog.
Name Description
Apollo The Apollo Theater is a Harlem landmark
Broadway Honors the world-famous theater district
Brooklyn Inspired by the famous Brooklyn Bridge
Central Named after Central Park
Chelsea Chelsea is a hip neighborhood
Coney Coney Island is a beloved amusement park
Ellis Ellis Island is a renowned historical site
Empire The Empire State Building is a classic landmark
Fifth Fifth Avenue is a famous shopping district
Gramercy Gramercy is a charming, historic neighborhood
Guggenheim The Guggenheim is a famous art museum
Harlem Harlem is a well-known neighborhood with a rich history
Highline The High Line is an elevated park
Hudson The Hudson River is an iconic geographical feature
Liberty Named after the Statue of Liberty
Lincoln Lincoln Center is a hub for the performing arts
Madison Madison Square Garden is a well-known venue
Met Short for Metropolitan Museum of Art
Riverside Riverside Park is a beautiful outdoor area
Rockefeller Rockefeller Center is a historic landmark
SoHo Soho is an artsy neighborhood
Times Short for Times Square
Tribeca Tribeca is a trendy neighborhood
Wall Wall Street is the financial heart of the city
Yankee Yankee Stadium is a beloved sports landmark
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NYC Neighborhoods

Naming your dog after vibrant NYC neighborhoods can reflect both your dog's personality and your love for the city.
Name Description
Astoria Named after the neighborhood in Queens known for its community vibe
Bayside This name is inspired by the neighborhood in Queens near the East River
Bedstuy An abbreviation of Bedford Stuyvesant, a neighborhood in Brooklyn
Bensonhurst Reflecting the residential neighborhood in Brooklyn
Bronx After the northernmost borough of the city
Brooklyn Inspired by the populous borough, a perfect name for a social dog
Bushwick Named after the vibrant neighborhood in northern Brooklyn
Canarsie Inspired by the residential and commercial neighborhood in Brooklyn
Chelsea This artistic neighborhood makes for a creative name
Dumbo From the neighborhood Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass
Flatiron This district is named after a famous building, and makes a unique dog name
Gowanus This name recalls the industrial neighborhood in Brooklyn
Gramercy This name reflects the elegance of the neighborhood it's named after
Greenpoint This name comes from a neighborhood in northern Brooklyn
Harlem This name pays tribute to the well-known northern neighborhood
Inwood This name is inspired by the northernmost neighborhood on Manhattan island
Midtown This name recalls the hustle and bustle of the city center
Morningside Named after Morningside Heights, adjacent to Columbia University
Nolita This name speaks to the hip and trendy neighborhood North of Little Italy
Queens Named after the borough known for its diversity
Redhook Taking its name from the neighborhood in South Brooklyn
Riverdale A residential neighborhood in the borough of the Bronx
SoHo A trendy name after the trendy neighborhood
Sunnyside A cheerful name reflecting the Queens neighborhood
Tribeca The Triangle Below Canal Street is a uniquely NYC name
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