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Vietnamese Dog Names

Updated: May 21, 2024

Welcome to a page dedicated to celebrating the rich tapestry of Vietnamese culture, expressed through the unique and meaningful names bestowed upon our canine companions. The tradition of naming in Vietnam is deeply rooted in the values, hopes and dreams that parents have for their children, and the same can be said for the names given to the beloved four-legged family members.

On this page, you will discover a wide array of names, each carrying a distinct flavor of Vietnamese heritage and tradition. Some names reflect characteristics and personality traits, while others encapsulate hopes and wishes. Whether you are welcoming a new pup into your home or simply curious about the Vietnamese language and culture, this collection will offer a fascinating insight into the beautiful symbiosis of culture and canine companionship.

Dive in and explore this vibrant collection of monikers. You might just find the perfect name that resonates with your new furry friend's personality or mirrors your aspirations for their life. So, get ready to embark on a journey of cultural exploration and naming discovery.

Name Reason to Choose
Anh Anh, meaning 'hero', could suit a dog with a brave and heroic personality
Bac Bac translates to 'north' in Vietnamese, perfect for a dog that was born or adopted in the northern region
Bach This is a common name in Vietnam
Bao Bao, meaning 'storm', could suit a dog with a stormy and wild personality
Bay Bay translates to 'seven' in Vietnamese, a fitting name for a dog that is the seventh addition to your family
Binh Binh translates to 'peace', a fitting name for a dog with a peaceful and calming presence
Cam Cam, meaning 'orange', could be a great name for a dog with an orange or reddish fur coat
Canh Canh, meaning 'scenery', could suit a dog that loves to explore and adventure in the outdoors
Chau Chau translates to 'pearl' in Vietnamese, perfect for a dog that is precious and valuable to you
Chien Chien translates to 'battle' in Vietnamese, perfect for a dog that loves playing rough and tumble games
Chieu In Vietnamese, it means 'direction'
Chinh Chinh, meaning 'righteous', could suit a dog with a righteous and noble personality
Chuong In Vietnamese, it means 'bell'
Cuc Cuc translates to 'chrysanthemum' in Vietnamese, a fitting name for a dog with a soft and fluffy fur coat
Cuong Cuong translates to 'strong' in Vietnamese, a fitting name for a strong and muscular dog
Dac In Vietnamese, it means 'special'
Dai In Vietnamese, it means 'long' or 'great'
Danh It's a popular name in Vietnam
Dao This is a common Vietnamese surname
Dat In Vietnamese, it means 'land'
Diep Diep translates to 'deep' in Vietnamese, perfect for a dog with a deep and soulful gaze
Doan This is a Vietnamese surname
Dong This name is often given because it means 'winter' in Vietnamese
Duc Duc translates to 'virtue' in Vietnamese, a fitting name for a dog with a virtuous and noble personality
Dung It's a popular name in Vietnam
Duong Duong is a common Vietnamese name
Duyen Duyen translates to 'grace' in Vietnamese, a fitting name for a dog with a graceful and elegant demeanor
Gia Gia is a common Vietnamese name
Giang Giang, meaning 'river', could be a great name for a dog that loves to swim
Gioi Gioi translates to 'talented' in Vietnamese, perfect for a dog that is talented and skilled in tricks
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Vietnamese Mythology Names

These names are inspired by Vietnamese folklore and mythology, making them unique and meaningful.
Name Description
Au Au Co is a legendary fairy in Vietnamese myths
Chiem This refers to the Chiem Thanh, mythical birds in Vietnamese folklore
Chu It's a nod to the legendary Hùng Kings who founded Vietnam
Co Inspired by Au Co, a legendary fairy who is considered the mother of Vietnam
Dong The name is a tribute to Phu Dong, the legendary birthplace of Thanh Giong
Giong It's the name of a heroic child in Vietnamese folklore
Hoa Hoa is inspired by the Hoa Tinh, mythical flowers in Vietnamese folklore
Hung A tribute to the Hùng Kings, the mythical founders of Vietnam
Lac This is a tribute to Lac Long Quan, a mythical hero in Vietnamese folklore
Long In Vietnamese culture, it signifies a dragon, a mythical creature
Ly This word is inspired by the Ly Dynasty, an ancient era in Vietnamese history filled with legends and myths
Ngon Inspired by the 'Ngon tinh', a type of romantic mythology in Vietnamese culture
Phu From Phu Dong, the birthplace of legendary hero Thanh Giong
Quan Derived from Lac Long Quan, a heroic figure from Vietnamese mythology
Sanh It's a short form of Th?ch Sanh, a legendary character known for his strength and bravery
Son Son Tinh is a mountain god in Vietnamese mythology
Thach This name is derived from Th?ch Sanh, a folk hero in Vietnamese mythology
Thanh Derived from Thanh Gióng, a legendary child hero from Vietnamese mythology
Thuc From Tu Thuc, a legendary figure known for his poetic and storytelling skills
Thuy Inspired by Thuy Tinh, a water god in Vietnamese legends
Thuyet Taken from Tu Thuc, a mythical character known for his storytelling
Tien In Vietnamese mythology, Tien refers to celestial beings or fairies
Tinh Taken from Son Tinh, a mythological mountain god
Tran Inspired by the Tran Dynasty, a period in Vietnamese history known for its folklore
Trong Inspired by Tr?ng Ð?ng, a bronze drum, symbolizing power in ancient Vietnam
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Vietnamese Traditional Names

This category includes traditional Vietnamese names that can provide a strong cultural connection and identity to your pet.
Name Description
Anh This term means 'older brother' and is commonly used in Vietnamese culture to show respect
Binh Signifying peace, this name is deeply rooted in Vietnamese tradition
Chien This name, meaning 'fight', is a traditional Vietnamese name and also implies strength
Dai This name means 'long-lasting' in Vietnamese, symbolizing endurance
Dung In Vietnamese, it symbolizes bravery
Giang This name is derived from the word for river, a common natural feature in Vietnam
Hai It means 'ocean' in Vietnamese, a significant element in Vietnamese culture
Hoa It means 'flower', a symbol of beauty in Vietnamese culture
Hung A traditional name that means 'heroic'
Khoi This name symbolizes beginning or dawn, a deeply rooted concept in Vietnamese tradition
Lam It translates to 'forest' and is a common traditional Vietnamese name
Mai This is a traditional Vietnamese name that refers to a type of blossom
Minh This name, meaning 'bright', is a traditional Vietnamese name
Nam It's a popular Vietnamese name that means 'south'
Phong This name means 'wind', a common element in Vietnamese tradition
Phuc A common Vietnamese name that means 'blessing' or 'happiness'
Quang A traditional name that symbolizes 'light' or 'clear'
Sang This name means 'morning', a common time reference in Vietnam
Son It translates to 'mountain', a common natural feature in Vietnam
Thanh In Vietnamese tradition, it symbolizes 'achievement' or 'success'
Trung This name means 'loyal' in Vietnamese, a highly valued trait
Tuan In Vietnamese tradition, this name signifies 'smart' or 'intelligent'
Vinh A traditional name that signifies 'glory' or 'honor'
Xuan This name, meaning 'spring', is associated with traditional Vietnamese New Year celebrations
Yen In Vietnamese tradition, this name symbolizes peace and calmness
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Vietnamese City Names

Names inspired by famous Vietnamese cities can be a great way to show love for the country and its heritage.
Name Description
BenTre Ben Tre is a city in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam
BienHoa Bien Hoa is a large industrial city located in the Dong Nai Province
BuonMaThuot This city is the 'capital of coffee' in Vietnam
CanTho This is the largest city in the Mekong Delta
Dalat Dalat is a highland city famous for its cool weather and beautiful landscapes
Dalat Dalat is a highland city famous for its cool weather and beautiful landscapes
Danang It's the fourth largest city in Vietnam
DongHoi Dong Hoi is a city located in the central part of Vietnam
HaiDuong Hai Duong is a city in northern Vietnam
Haiphong It's a major port city in northern Vietnam
HaLong This city is home to the world famous Ha Long Bay
Hanoi It's the capital and second largest city in Vietnam
Hue Hue is a city in central Vietnam known for its historic architecture
MyTho My Tho is the capital city of Tien Giang province in the Mekong Delta
NamDinh Nam Dinh is a city in the Red River Delta of northern Vietnam
NhaTrang This is a coastal city and a popular tourist destination in Vietnam
NinhBinh Ninh Binh is a small city in the Red River Delta of northern Vietnam
PhanThiet Phan Thiet is a coastal city famous for fish sauce and seafood
Pleiku Pleiku is a city in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
QuangNgai It's a city in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam
QuyNhon Quy Nhon is a coastal city in central Vietnam known for its beautiful beaches
Saigon This was the former name of Ho Chi Minh City
ThaiBinh Thai Binh is a city in the Red River Delta region of northern Vietnam
Vinh Vinh is a city in northern Vietnam, known for its history and culture
VungTau This is a coastal city in southern Vietnam
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Vietnamese Nature Names

These names are inspired by Vietnam's rich landscape and biodiversity, and can offer a variety of unique and significant names for dogs.
Name Description
Binh Translates to peace, representing the calmness of nature
Canh It translates to scenery, representing natural landscapes
Dong In Vietnamese it means winter, a natural season
Gio This word represents breeze, a gentle natural wind
Hai This name represents the ocean, a vast natural body
Hoa In Vietnamese it means flower, a beautiful part of nature
Huong It means fragrance, a natural aroma from flowers
Huyen This word stands for black, a color found in nature
Khoi This word signifies smoke, a natural occurrence from fire
La In Vietnamese it stands for leaf, a natural part of plants
Linh This word represents spirit, symbolizing natural life force
May In Vietnamese it means cloud, a part of the natural sky
Mua It means rain, a natural weather condition
Nang It translates to sunlight, a natural source of life
Ngoc It signifies jewel, a precious element of the earth
Phong This word signifies wind, a natural phenomenon
Rung It stands for forest in Vietnamese, a significant part of nature
Sao This name means star, a natural element in the night sky
Son The name translates to mountain, a natural beauty
Thuy This word represents water, a key element of nature
Trang In Vietnamese it means moon, a symbol of night in nature
Tuyet It translates to snow, a natural weather phenomenon
Vang This name stands for gold, a natural mineral found in the earth
Vien It represents the garden, a serene part of nature
Xuan This word stands for spring, a season of natural renewal
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Vietnamese Food Names

This category includes names inspired by Vietnamese cuisine, giving a cultural touch and uniqueness to your dog’s name.
Name Description
Banh This is a reference to a popular Vietnamese dish, Banh mi
Bia Bia is Vietnamese for beer, suitable for a friendly and sociable dog
Bo Named after the Vietnamese word for beef
Bun This refers to the Vietnamese rice vermicelli noodle dish, Bun cha
Ca In Vietnamese cuisine, Ca refers to fish dishes
Cafe Inspired by Vietnam's famous coffee culture
Chao A warm rice porridge in Vietnam, perfect for a cuddly dog
Chay For vegetarian dogs, named after the Vietnamese word for vegetarian
Chuoi Chuoi means banana in Vietnamese, a common ingredient in desserts
Dau It's the Vietnamese word for beans
Ga It's the Vietnamese word for chicken
Gao It means rice in Vietnamese, a staple food in Vietnam
Goi Inspired by the Vietnamese salad, Goi cuon
Heo Heo is Vietnamese for pork, great for a chubby and adorable dog
Khoai It's the Vietnamese term for potato, a popular ingredient in Vietnamese cooking
Mi Mi is the term for noodles in Vietnamese cuisine
NEM A tasty Vietnamese spring roll, a good fit for a small and cute dog
Nuoc It's the Vietnamese word for water or sauce
Pho It's named after a famous Vietnamese noodle soup
Rau It refers to vegetables in Vietnamese, perfect for a healthy and lively dog
Soi Soi is the Vietnamese term for soybeans
Tom Tom is the Vietnamese term for shrimp
Tra Tra is tea in Vietnamese, a common drink in Vietnam
Trung This is the Vietnamese term for egg
Xoi This is a sweet or savory Vietnamese sticky rice dish
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