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Skinny Dog Names

Updated: May 16, 2024

Welcome to our unique collection of monikers inspired by slender and lean canine companions. This handpicked list of names is curated with your special furry friends in mind, who stand out because of their svelte and slim physique. Regardless of whether they are naturally lithe due to their breed or due to their active, playful nature, these names will perfectly capture their spirit and physique.

Our naming guide is designed to help you find the ideal name for your slim and lanky pup. We understand that a name holds significant value as it becomes an integral part of your dog's identity. So we've ensured every name in our collection is as expressive and unique as your pet. From names inspired by slim objects to those inspired by slender characters in literature and pop culture, we've got you covered.

So, if you've just welcomed a skinny dog into your family and are struggling to find the perfect name, look no further. Let's explore these names that perfectly encapsulate the charm and elegance of your slender pooch.

Name	Reason to Choose
Arrow	Arrow is perfect for a thin, swift dog
Aspen	Aspen trees are tall and slender, just like some dogs
Bamboo	Bamboo is a tall, slender plant, making it perfect for a tall, skinny dog
Bangle	Bangles are thin and delicate, perfect for a slender dog
Beanpole	This name is perfect for a skinny dog because it refers to a tall, thin person or object
Birch	Birch trees are known for their slender trunks
Blade	A blade is thin and sharp, ideal for a skinny, agile dog
Bolt	Bolt is a great name for a skinny, fast dog
Breeze	This name could imply a gentle, lightweight creature, perfect for a skinny dog
Broom	A broom is tall and thin, just like a lean dog
Bullet	Bullet is a fitting name for a thin, fast dog
Cane	Canes are thin and tall, suitable for a lean dog
Cheetah	Cheetah is a great name for a skinny, fast dog
Cicada	Named for the skinny, buzzing insect, this would suit a lean, vocal dog
Clip	A clip is thin and holds things together, just like a skinny dog
Comet	Comet is a great name for a thin, fast dog
Cord	Cords are thin and flexible, perfect for a thin dog
Cougar	Cougar is a great name for a skinny, agile dog
Cricket	Named for the thin, chirpy insect, this could suit a small, thin dog
Daisy	This name suits a skinny dog with a delicate and beautiful appearance
Dart	Dart is a great name for a thin, swift dog
Dash	Dash is a great name for a thin, energetic dog
Eagle	Eagle is a great name for a skinny, majestic dog
Eel	Eels are long, thin, and quick, just like a skinny dog
Ethereal	This name, meaning delicate and light, could suit a slender, graceful dog
Falcon	Falcon is perfect for a thin, fast dog
Feather	This name is great for a light, thin dog
Fennel	Named for the thin, feathery herb, this could fit a skinny dog
Filament	This name, meaning a thin thread or fiber, could fit a skinny, wiry dog
Flake	Flake, like a thin, light piece of something, could fit a skinny, light dog
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Foreign Language Names meaning Skinny

Different languages have unique words for 'skinny' which can make distinctive and meaningful names for skinny dogs.

Name	Description
??	It's pronounced 'Hosoi' and means thin in Japanese
????	Pronounced 'Shzuf', this Hebrew term means skinny
??????	Pronounced 'Tonkii', this Russian word means thin
??????????	Pronounced 'Ukkarnta', this Tamil term means skinny
Dunne	This is the Dutch word for thin, a perfect fit for a slender dog
Flaco	It means thin in Spanish, perfect for a lean pup
Gracile	This is an Italian word meaning slender
Hude	In Croatian, this term translates to skinny
Ince	This Turkish word translates to thin
Kurus	In Malay, this means skinny
Lahò	This Filipino term translates to skinny
Mager	This Dutch word means thin, perfect for a lean dog
Magro	This Portuguese word translates to thin, ideal for a slender canine
Mince	It's French for thin, perfect for an elegant, slender dog
Nipis	This Indonesian word means thin, perfect for a lean dog
Ohut	This Finnish term translates to thin
Schlank	In German, this word means slim
Smal	This is the Swedish word for thin
Snello	This is the Italian word for slim, a suitable name for a skinny dog
Štíhlý	This Czech word means slim
Sub?ire	This Romanian word translates to thin
Tenký	In Slovak, this term translates to thin
Tunn	This is the Danish word for thin
Tynn	This Norwegian word means thin, perfect for a lean pup
Vékony	This is the Hungarian term for thin
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Names from Skinny Cartoon Characters

Cartoon characters with skinny appearances can provide cute and whimsical names for skinny dogs.

Name	Description
Apu	Apu from The Simpsons, who is tall and thin
Bart	Bart Simpson from The Simpsons is a thin character
Bender	The skinny robot Bender from Futurama could inspire a dog name
Bugs	Bugs Bunny is a thin and agile character
Daffy	Daffy Duck is a thin and agile character from Looney Tunes
Droopy	Droopy, the slender dog character from the cartoon of the same name
Foghorn	Foghorn Leghorn, the tall, thin rooster from Looney Tunes
Goofy	The lovable and lanky Disney character Goofy is an apt name
Gumby	Gumby, the thin and flexible clay animation character
Jerry	Jerry, the slender mouse from Tom & Jerry
Krusty	Krusty the Clown from The Simpsons has a slim figure
Lenny	Lenny, the thin character from The Simpsons
Marge	Marge Simpson is known for her thin figure and tall hair
Ned	Ned Flanders from The Simpsons is a thin character
Olive	Inspired by Olive Oyl from Popeye, who is known for her thin figure
Pinky	Pinky from Pinky and the Brain is a thin mouse character
Pluto	Pluto, Mickey's dog, has a slim figure
Popeye	Although not skinny, Popeye's love interest Olive Oyl is, making this name relevant
Roadrunner	The Roadrunner from Looney Tunes is known for its slender and fast figure
Shaggy	Shaggy from Scooby Doo is tall and slim, making it a fitting name
Slinky	Slinky Dog from Toy Story is long and thin
Smithers	Mr. Smithers from The Simpsons is known for his thin figure
Squidward	Squidward from Spongebob Squarepants is known for his slim figure
Tom	Tom, the slender cat from Tom & Jerry
Wile	Wile E. Coyote from Looney Tunes is a slender character
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Names after Skinny Celebrities

Celebrities known for their slim figures can provide fun and recognizable names for skinny dogs.

Name	Description
Ariana	Ariana Grande is petite and slender
Audrey	A nod to Audrey Hepburn's famously petite frame
Cara	Cara Delevingne, a model known for her slimness
Demi	Demi Moore is known for her fit and slim figure
Elle	Elle Macpherson, a model, is known for her slim and toned physique
Emma	Emma Watson is petite and slim
Gisele	Supermodel Gisele Bundchen's body is lean and toned
Gwyneth	Gwyneth Paltrow's physique is lean and athletic
Hadid	Gigi Hadid, a model, is known for her slim figure
Halle	Halle Berry is fit and lean
Jolie	The body of Angelina Jolie is famously slim
Karlie	Karlie Kloss is a supermodel recognized for her slim and tall frame
Kate	Kate Moss, a model, is known for her waifish figure
Keira	Keira Knightley's slim figure is widely admired
Kendall	Named after Kendall Jenner, known for her tall and slender build
Klum	Heidi Klum, a supermodel, is known for her lean body
Lily	Lily Rose Depp is known for her slender build
Miley	Miley Cyrus is renowned for her lean physique
Miranda	Miranda Kerr, a model, has a lean physique
Naomi	Naomi Campbell, a model renowned for her lean figure
Rihanna	Rihanna, a singer known for her slender and toned body
Selena	Selena Gomez has a slender and toned body
Swift	Taylor Swift has a slender body
Theron	Charlize Theron, an actress, is known for her slim figure
Twiggy	Named after the iconic 60s model known for her slender figure
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Long and Slender Names

These names are inspired by creatures and objects that are long and slender, embodying the shape of skinny dogs.

Name	Description
Bamboo	Inspired by the tall, slender plant
Beanpole	Refers to a tall, thin structure
Blade	Refers to a thin, flat part of a tool or weapon
Filament	Inspired by the thin threads found in light bulbs
Lance	Named after the long weapon used by knights
Noodle	This name is inspired by the long, thin pasta
Pencil	It's reminiscent of the thin writing instrument
Pike	Named after the long, slim fish
Razor	A thin, sharp blade is known as a razor
Reed	Inspired by the slender-stemmed plant
Ribbon	Inspired by the long, slender decorative material
Slender	A direct reference to a lean physique
Slim	Straightforward name referring to a thin physique
Slimane	A stylish twist on the word slim
Sliver	A thin fragment or slice is known as a sliver
Spike	Inspired by the long, thin nail
Stalk	Reminiscent of the long stem of a plant
Stick	Replicates the slender form of a piece of wood
Stiletto	Named after the thin, pointed high heel
Strand	Refers to a single, thin piece
Svelte	A stylish name for a slim dog
Taper	Refers to the gradual narrowing of something
Twiggy	Resembles the slim branches of a tree
Wire	Inspired by the thin, flexible thread of metal
Wisp	Refers to a small, thin streak
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Thin-Themed Names

These names are directly associated with thinness or slimness, making them fitting for skinny dogs.

Name	Description
Beanpole	Beanpoles are thin, tall supports for beans to grow on, making it a suitable name for a skinny, tall dog
Broom	Brooms are thin and elongated, just like a skinny dog
Cord	A cord is thin and long, making this a fitting name for a long, skinny dog
Icicle	Icicles are thin, elongated pieces of ice, making this a suitable name for a skinny, cool dog
Lace	Lace is thin and delicate, a suitable name for a delicate, skinny dog
Noodle	Noodles are long, thin and flexible, just like a skinny dog
Pencil	Pencils are long and thin, a suitable name for a skinny, smart dog
Pin	Pins are thin and sharp, making this a suitable name for a skinny, sharp dog
Quill	Quills are thin and sharp, a perfect name for a skinny, sharp dog
Razor	Razors are thin and sharp, making this an apt name for a skinny, smart dog
Reed	Reeds are thin-stemmed plants that grow near water, making this a good name for a thin water-loving dog
Ribbon	Ribbons are thin and often used for decoration, a perfect name for a slender, decorative dog
Rung	A rung is a thin crosspiece between the legs of a chair, making this a good name for a thin, supportive dog
Spindle	A spindle is a slender piece of wood, making this an apt name for a skinny, wooden-like dog
Splinter	Splinters are thin, sharp pieces of wood, making this a good name for a thin, sharp dog
Stalk	Stalk refers to the main stem of a plant, often thin and tall, a suitable name for a tall, skinny dog
Strand	A strand is a thin piece of something, making this a good name for a skinny dog
Straw	Straws are long and thin, making this a fitting name for a skinny dog
String	String is thin and long, making this a perfect name for a long, skinny dog
Thimble	Thimbles are small and thin, making this an apt name for a small, skinny dog
Thread	Thread is thin and long, making it a fitting name for a slender, long dog
Twiggy	This name is often associated with thinness, as a twig is slender
Wand	A wand is thin and often holds magical properties, a suitable name for a slim, magical dog
Wire	Wires are thin and flexible, making this a perfect name for a flexible, skinny dog
Zipper	Zippers are thin and elongated, making this a good name for a long, skinny dog
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