One of the most exciting things about becoming a pet parent is choosing the perfect name for your new furry friend. If you're lucky enough to own a tricolor canine, you have an incredible palette of colors to draw inspiration from. With patches of black, white, and brown adorning their coats, these dogs are a visual spectacle, and their names should be just as unique and beautiful.
Our list is curated with an array of names inspired by their distinct coloration, personalities and even famous tricolor dogs from history and popular culture. Whether you're leaning towards a name that reflects their coat color, or you're more interested in finding one that fits their personality or breed, you'll find a variety of options that cater to every taste and preference. Get ready to find the name that your tricolor fur baby will carry with pride throughout their life.
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Shade | A great name for a dog with shades of different colors |
Shadow | This name is perfect for a tricolor dog with a darker colored coat |
Sherbet | A sweet name for a dog with a coat that's a mix of orange, lime, and raspberry colors |
Skittle | A candy known for its variety of colors, just like a tricolor dog |
Skittles | Named after the rainbow-colored candy, perfect for a vibrant tricolor dog |
Smarty | A type of candy known for its multiple colors, much like a tricolor dog |
Smokey | For a tricolor dog with a smoky grey coat |
Snickers | A chocolate bar with multiple layers, much like the layers of color on a tricolor dog |
Speckle | A cute name for a dog with a speckled, tricolor coat |
Spectrum | For a dog with a coat that's a mix of many different colors, like a spectrum |
Splatter | It's a playful name, ideal for a dog with colors distributed like a paint splatter |
Splotch | This name is perfect for a tricolor dog with big, bold patches of color |
Stardust | Perfect for a dog with a tricolor coat that sparkles like stardust |
Starry | For a tricolor dog with a celestial-like color pattern |
Streak | Ideal for a dog with streaks of different colors |
Sundae | A dessert with various layers and toppings, reflecting the layers of color in a tricolor dog |
Sundown | A beautiful name for a dog with shades of evening sky |
Sundrop | For a tricolor dog with a coat that's as warm and inviting as the sun |
Swirl | For a tricolor dog with a mesmerizing, swirled color pattern |
Taffy | A candy that can be multiple colors, much like a tricolor dog |
Tango | A dance often performed in colorful outfits, much like the vibrant colors of a tricolor dog |
TieDye | For a dog with a coat that looks like a tie-dye shirt |
Tiger | This name is perfect for a tricolor dog with a bold, striped coat |
Tofu | A food that changes color when cooked, much like a tricolor dog changes shades |
Tortie | Short for tortoiseshell and great for a dog with a similar color pattern |
Trio | It reflects the three distinct hues present in a tricolor dog |
Turtle | Suits a dog with a turtle shell-like color pattern |
Tutti | Short for tutti frutti, a colorful candy, much like a tricolor dog |
Tuxedo | For a tricolor dog with a distinct, formal-looking color pattern |
Twilight | A time of day when the sky is filled with multiple colors, like a tricolor dog |
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Alps | Conveys the mountain range's snow, cliffs, and greenery |
Amazon | References the colors of the rainforest, river, and wildlife |
Andes | Stems from the mountain range's mix of snow, greenery, and rock |
Arctic | Represents the ice, water, and sky in the polar area |
Aspen | Represents the tree's white bark, green leaves, and autumn colors |
Bermuda | Reflects the colors of the island's beaches, sea, and flora |
Caribbean | Captures the tricolor theme of sea, sky, and sandy beaches |
Caspian | Represents the sea's water, shores, and sky |
Equator | Signifies the tropical greenery, earth, and vivid sunsets |
Everest | Named after the famous mountain, representing the three colors of snow, rock, and sky |
Galapagos | Evokes the diverse wildlife colors found on the islands |
Gobi | Reflects the desert's sand dunes, sky, and rare greenery |
Havana | Reminiscent of the city's colonial buildings, sea, and sunsets |
Himalaya | Reflects the mountain range's snow, rock, and skies |
Iceland | Symbolizes the country's ice, lava fields, and greenery |
Kilimanjaro | Mirrors the mountain's snow, rock, and vegetation colors |
Mediterranean | Embodies the sea's water, coastal landscapes, and sky |
Mojave | Captures the desert's sand, sky, and cacti |
Patagonia | Reflects the region's ice fields, mountains, and skies |
Prairie | Embodies the grassland's earth, grass, and sky |
Sahara | Inspired by the desert's hues of sand, sky, and sunsets |
Savannah | Emulates the grasslands, skies, and wildlife hues |
Tahiti | Touches on the island's lagoon, sand, and palm trees |
Tundra | Symbolizes the region's snow, rock, and sparse greenery |
Yosemite | Derived from the park's meadows, cliffs, and skies |
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Blend | This name refers to a blend of three colors |
Brindle | This term is often used to describe a specific tricolor pattern in dogs |
Calico | This refers to the tricolor pattern commonly found in cats, but it can also apply to dogs |
Crayon | Crayons come in every color, but a tricolor crayon is unique and special |
Harlequin | Harlequin often refers to a pattern of three colors |
Jester | Jesters often wear three-colored costumes |
Kaleido | A reference to the kaleidoscope, a toy that produces changing patterns of colors |
Marble | Marble often has three distinct colors swirled together |
Mardi | Mardi Gras is often symbolized by three colors: purple, green, and gold |
Medley | A medley often includes a mix of three or more things |
Mosaic | Many mosaics feature a variety of colors, including tricolor patterns |
Patches | This name references the patches of colors often seen on tricolor dogs |
Pixel | Pixels are often tricolored, composed of red, green and blue |
Prism | A prism refracts light into many colors, but tricolor is achievable |
Puzzle | A reference to jigsaw puzzles, which can have a tricolor design |
Rainbow | A rainbow often features a wide array of colors, but it's possible to focus on three distinct ones |
Ribbon | Many ribbons come in tricolor patterns |
Spectrum | The spectrum of light can be simplified to three colors |
Splatter | A splatter of paint often results in a tricolor pattern |
Stain | A stain of paint or ink could create a tricolor pattern |
Sundown | Sunsets often have a tricolor scheme |
Taffy | Taffy candy sometimes comes in a tricolor swirl |
Trinket | A trinket is a small ornament, which can be tricolored |
Trio | This refers to a group or set of three |
Twilight | The twilight sky often shows a perfect blend of three colors |
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Baloo | Baloo, the tricolor bear from The Jungle Book |
Bambi | Inspired by the tricolor deer from the Disney movie of the same name |
Bugs | Bugs Bunny, a lovable tricolor cartoon character |
Buzz | Buzz Lightyear's suit from Toy Story is tricolor |
Chip | After the tricolor character from Chip 'n Dale |
Daffy | Daffy Duck, a tricolor character from Looney Tunes |
Dale | Named after the other tricolor character from Chip 'n Dale |
Droopy | This name comes from the famous cartoon character, Droopy, who always wore a tricolor outfit |
Elmo | Elmo from Sesame Street, a tricolor puppet |
Felix | Felix the Cat, a classic tricolor cartoon character |
Garfield | Inspired by the tricolor cat from the comic strip of the same name |
Gaston | Gaston, the tricolor villain from Beauty and the Beast |
Goofy | Goofy, the tricolor Disney character |
Mickey | After Mickey Mouse, who is often depicted in tricolor |
Nemo | Inspired by the tricolor clown fish from Finding Nemo |
Olaf | Olaf from Frozen, a tricolor snowman |
Pluto | Paying tribute to the tricolor Disney character, Pluto |
Pongo | Named after the father Dalmatian from Disney's 101 Dalmatians, representing tricolor patterning |
Remy | Remy, the tricolor rat from Ratatouille |
Simba | Simba, the tricolor lion from The Lion King |
Snoopy | Snoopy is a famous tricolor character from the comic strip, Peanuts |
Stitch | From Disney's Lilo & Stitch, Stitch is a tricolor alien |
Thumper | Thumper, the tricolor rabbit from Bambi |
Tigger | The tricolor character from Winnie the Pooh |
Woody | After Woody from Toy Story, whose outfit is tricolor |
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Autumn | This season is known for its tricolored foliage |
Berry | Inspired by the varying colors of berries |
Bumblebee | Bumblebees are known for their tricolor stripes |
Butterfly | Many butterflies have tricolor wings |
Cherry | Cherries can exhibit a tricolor pattern when ripening |
Coral | Some corals showcase a tricolor pattern |
Finch | Some finch species display three colors |
Goldfinch | Inspired by the tricolor plumage of the goldfinch bird |
Iris | Named after the tricolored iris flower |
Kestrel | Named after the tricolored kestrel bird |
Mango | Mangoes can display a tricolor pattern when ripening |
Maple | Inspired by the multicolored maple leaf in autumn |
Moss | Some mosses showcase a tricolor pattern |
Orchid | Orchids come in a variety of tricolor combinations |
Pansy | Pansies are a type of flower known for their tricolor pattern |
Parrot | Many parrot species have tricolor plumage |
Pebble | Named after multicolored pebbles found on riverbanks |
Penguin | Inspired by the tricolor pattern of some penguin species |
Pumpkin | Pumpkins can display a tricolor pattern when ripening |
Rainbow | A nod to the three primary colors in a rainbow |
Salmon | Inspired by the color variations in salmon species |
Serpent | Named after the tricolored snake species |
Sparrow | Named after the bird known for its tricolored feathers |
Sunset | The sky often showcases three colors during a sunset |
Tulip | Some tulip varieties are tricolored |
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Biscotti | The Italian cookie often has three colors |
Bruschetta | Inspired by the Italian appetizer with its tricolor representation |
Burger | Inspired by the three colors of a classic hamburger: bun, meat, and lettuce |
Canape | Inspired by the three-colored French appetizer |
Cantaloupe | Inspired by the fruit’s three-colored exterior |
Caramel | Caramel apples often have three colors |
Cupcake | A cupcake often has three colors: base, filling, and frosting |
Fudge | Fudge can be layered in three colors |
Gelato | The Italian ice cream that often comes in three colors |
Gummy | Tricolor gummy worms can inspire this name |
Lasagna | The Italian dish can have three colors with sauce, pasta, and cheese |
Macaron | The French dessert can be made in a variety of three colors |
Muffin | Inspired by tricolor muffins, like blueberry, chocolate, and vanilla |
Nachos | This can be drawn from the common tricolor tortilla chips |
Neapolitan | A name from the tricolor Neapolitan ice cream |
Parfait | A layered dessert often featuring three colors |
Pistachio | This name originates from the tricolor pistachio ice cream |
Sherbet | A frozen dessert often made in three colors |
Sorbet | The frozen dessert can be made in three colors |
Sundae | A tri-colored ice cream sundae can inspire this name |
Sushi | Sushi rolls often have three colors |
Taco | A taco can have at least three colors in it |
Tiramisu | The Italian dessert usually has three color layers |
Tortellini | A pasta dish that comes in three colors |
Truffle | Truffle chocolates often have three colors |
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