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White Dog Names

Updated: May 15, 2024

Choosing the perfect name for your new canine companion can be a challenging task, especially when you want the name to reflect your pet's unique appearance or personality. If you've recently added a white-furred friend to your family, you're at the right place. This page is dedicated to providing you with an extensive list of names that perfectly encapsulate the beauty and charm of your white-coated pet.

From names inspired by nature, like Snow or Cotton, to those inspired by famous white characters in literature and pop culture, we have got you covered. The following list caters to all tastes and preferences, ensuring you find the perfect moniker for your snowy-furred friend. So, get ready to explore and find the name that perfectly suits your adorable white pup.

Name	Reason to Choose
Alabaster	This name is inspired by a type of white gypsum
Alaska	This name draws inspiration from the white, snowy landscapes of Alaska
Angel	The name is often associated with purity and light, often depicted as white
Arctic	Arctic is a great white dog name, relating to the cold, white Arctic region
Asher	In Hebrew, this name means 'happy,' and it can make people think of the white ashes left after a fire
Aspen	This is the name of a popular white-barked tree
Avalanche	This name is suitable for white dogs, drawing a comparison with the powerful snow phenomenon
Bianco	This name is a nod to the Italian word for white
Biscuit	A biscuit is often associated with a light, creamy color
Blanco	Blanco is Spanish for white
Bleach	It's a humorous name, playing on the bleaching process which turns things white
Blizzard	A blizzard is a severe snowstorm, snow being white
Bones	A playful name for a white dog, like the white color of bones
Brie	Inspired by the white cheese of the same name
Buttermilk	This name is reminiscent of a creamy, pale liquid
Cadence	It refers to the rhythmic flow of sounds, often associated with white noise
Casper	It is the name of a friendly ghost who is traditionally portrayed as white
Chalky	Chalk is a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock
Champagne	This is a fun choice, referring to the light color of champagne
Chilly	Perfect for a white dog, evoking the image of a chilly, snowy day
Cloud	Clouds are often depicted as white, fluffy formations in the sky
Coconut	When opened, coconuts reveal a white, edible interior
Cotton	Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that is typically white
Cream	Cream, a pale, off-white color is a gentle, sweet name for a white dog
Crest	This name refers to the white peak of a wave
Crystal	Crystals are often clear or white, symbolizing purity
Daisy	Daisies are traditionally white flowers, making this an excellent choice
Dandelion	Named after the flower that turns into a fluffy white seed head
Diamond	A diamond is a precious gemstone often seen in a clear white color
Disney	Disney is often associated with purity and magic, symbolized by the color white
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Names from White Mythological Creatures

Mythological creatures often have interesting stories attached to them, names like Pegasus, Yeti, or Unicorn can make for unique and intriguing dog names.

Name	Description
Aether	Aether is the personification of the 'upper sky', space and heaven, often depicted as white in Greek mythology
Alabaster	Alabaster is a white stone often mentioned in mythology and ancient texts
Arctic	Arctic, referring to the often white, snowy region, is associated with various myths
Asgard	Asgard, home of the gods in Norse mythology, is often depicted as a white, shining realm
Avalanche	A mythical creature in some cultures is the Avalanche, a white, snow-based entity
Banshee	In Irish mythology, the Banshee is often described as wearing white
Blanca	Blanca, meaning 'white', is a popular name in Spanish folklore
Casper	Casper, the friendly ghost, is known for his white appearance
Drift	Drift refers to snow drifts, associated with winter and mythical white creatures
Frost	Frost is synonymous with Jack Frost, a personification of winter, often depicted in white
Frostbite	Frostbite is a mythical snow beast often depicted as white
Gandalf	Gandalf the White is a powerful wizard in the Lord of the Rings mythology
Ghost	Ghosts are mythical entities often portrayed as white or translucent
Glacier	Glaciers, being white and massive, are often used in myths and legends
Ivory	Ivory, being white, is often associated with myths and legends
Moby	Moby refers to Moby Dick, the mythical white whale from literature
Myst	Myst is a reference to white, mystical fog in various mythologies
Pearl	Pearls, often white, are associated with many myths and legends
Pegasus	This is the name of the winged horse from Greek mythology, often portrayed in white
Phoenix	In some myths, the Phoenix is depicted as a pure white bird
Polaris	Polaris, the North Star, is often depicted as a bright, white star in many myths
Selene	Selene is the goddess of the moon in Greek mythology, which is often depicted as a white orb
Snowball	Snowball is often used to depict mythical white creatures in children's stories
Unicorn	Unicorn is a mythical creature often depicted as a white horse with a single horn
Yeti	In Himalayan folklore, Yeti is an ape-like creature whose fur is often depicted as white
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Names based on White Precious Stones or Metals

Precious stones and metals are often associated with elegance and luxury, names like Pearl, Opal, or Silver can be good choices.

Name	Description
Agate	A rock consisting primarily of cryptocrystalline silica, which can be white
Alabaster	A type of soft stone that is typically white
Albus	Taken from the Latin word for white
Bianco	Comes from the Italian word for white
Blanco	Derived from the Spanish word for white
Calcite	A common rock-forming mineral found in white or colorless
Chalk	A soft, white type of limestone
Crystal	This name comes from a clear, often white, mineral
Diamond	A precious stone known for its sparkle and clear or white color
Flint	A hard sedimentary cryptocrystalline form of quartz, often chalky white
Frosty	Inspired by the white frost that forms on cold mornings
Gypsum	A soft mineral that's often found in white
Ivory	Inspired by a white material often used in luxury goods
Jade	An ornamental mineral that can sometimes be found in white
Marble	Derived from a type of white stone often used in sculpture and architecture
Milky	Evokes the color of white milk, a common dairy product
Moonstone	A gemstone that, in its white variety, is reminiscent of the moon
Onyx	A mineral that can sometimes be found in a white variant
Opal	Named after a precious gemstone, which can often appear white
Pearl	This name is derived from a lustrous gemstone that's often white
Porcelain	A white ceramic material often used for high-quality dishes and ornaments
Quartz	A hard mineral that is often colorless or white
Salt	Taken from a common white mineral used in our daily life
Silver	A precious metal with a soft, white, lustrous transition
Snowflake	Inspired by the soft, white flakes that fall from the sky in winter
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Names from White Characters in Movies or Books

Famous white characters from movies or books can be a creative source of dog names, such as Gandalf, Elsa, or Olaf.

Name	Description
Ahab	Taken from 'Moby Dick', a novel about a great white whale
Alabaster	A character from 'The Heroes of Olympus' books known for his white hair
Aslan	'The Chronicles of Narnia' series features this lion who symbolizes purity
Belle	The 'Beauty and the Beast' protagonist occasionally wears a white dress
Blanca	Inspired by Blanca Trueba from 'The House of the Spirits' who dresses in white
Bolt	A white dog superhero from the animated movie of the same name
Casper	A friendly ghost character who is completely white
Dobby	This character, a free elf from 'Harry Potter', had a white pillowcase for clothing
Elsa	This character's ice powers in 'Frozen' made everything around her snowy white
Frosty	A famous snowman from a holiday classic
Galadriel	Elvish queen from 'Lord of the Rings' known for her white attire
Gandalf	Inspired by the character from the 'Lord of the Rings' series who wore white robes
Hedwig	Harry Potter's pet owl, known for her snowy white feathers
Ivory	From the 'Ivory Tower' in the 'Neverending Story' book
Luna	Inspired by Luna Lovegood from 'Harry Potter', whose patronus is a white hare
Marley	The Labrador Retriever from 'Marley & Me' is yellow, but light enough to pass for white
Marshmallow	Giant snowman in the movie 'Frozen'
Moby	Short for Moby Dick, the infamous white whale
Nimbus	As in the 'Nimbus 2000', Harry Potter's white flying broomstick
Olaf	From 'Frozen', a friendly snowman character
Snowball	A white rabbit character from 'The Secret Life of Pets'
Storm	From X-Men, a character who can control weather and often creates white snowstorms
Tumnus	'The Chronicles of Narnia' character lives in a snowy landscape
Voldemort	The antagonist from 'Harry Potter' series known for his chalk-white skin
Yeti	A mythical creature often featured in folklore and movies, known for its white fur
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Names from White Things in Nature

Nature provides many white things that can be used as dog names, such as Snowflake, Polar, or Lily.

Name	Description
Alabaster	Derived from the white mineral used for carving decorative items
Bones	This name is derived from the white skeletal structures in the body
Casper	Inspired by the friendly white ghost from cartoons
Chalk	This name harkens back to the white substance used for writing on blackboards
Cloud	Brings to mind fluffy white shapes floating in the sky
Coconut	Named after the fruit which has white flesh inside
Cotton	Reminiscent of the fluffy white plant used in fabrics
Crystal	Reminiscent of the clear, sparkling mineral
Daisy	Named after the common white garden flower
Dove	This name is inspired by the peaceful white bird
Feather	Reminiscent of the light, fluffy appendages of birds
Frost	A cool name for a white dog, like the icy coating seen on cold mornings
Ivory	Derived from the dense, white material that makes up the tusks of elephants
Lightning	Named after the bright flash of white light during a storm
Lily	Inspired by the delicate and beautiful white flower
Marble	Named after the lustrous white stone used in sculptures
Moon	Inspired by the bright white celestial body in the night sky
Mushroom	This name is inspired by the white fungi found in forests
Pearl	This name is inspired by the lustrous gem produced by oysters
Polar	A cool name for a white dog, reminiscent of the arctic bear
Popcorn	Inspired by the fluffy white snack enjoyed at the movies
Quartz	Drawing inspiration from the white mineral found in the earth
Snowflake	Reminiscent of the unique icy formations that fall from the sky during winter
Sugar	Inspiration drawn from the sweet white granules we add to our coffee
Vanilla	A name derived from the aromatic white spice
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Names based on White Foods

White foods can provide inspiration for dog names, such as Marshmallow, Coconut, or Sugar.

Name	Description
Alfredo	A white sauce often used in Italian cuisine
Brie	A creamy white cheese from France
Cauliflower	Named after the white vegetable
Chalky	Derived from a material often used for white coloring
Coconut	Namesake of a tropical fruit known for its hard, white interior
Cream	Reflects the silky, white color of a dairy product
Eggshell	Inspired by the white color of an egg's shell
Garlic	A staple in many cuisines, known for its pungent flavor and white color
Ivory	Symbolizes the white material from which piano keys are traditionally made
Marshmallow	This name is reminiscent of soft, fluffy white treats that melt in your mouth
Meringue	Reminiscent of the fluffy, white dessert topping
Milk	A creamy drink known for its pure white color
Mozzarella	Inspired by the white Italian cheese
Mushroom	Inspired by the color of the common white fungi
Parsnip	Named after the root vegetable that's white in color
Pearl	Reflects the color of precious white gemstones
Popcorn	A fun name for a white dog, inspired by the color of popped corn kernels
Rice	A staple food that has a white color when cooked
Snowy	A common name for white dogs, inspired by the color of snow
Sugar	Inspired by the sweet, white crystals used in baking
Tofu	This name is inspired by the white bean curd used in Asian cuisine
Vanilla	Named after the white ice cream flavor
Whipped	Inspired by the color of whipped cream
Whitebait	Named after the tiny, white fish used in cooking
Yogurt	A creamy, white dairy product
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Image	Comment
Kuvasz
Sparkle	she is named sparkle because she does sparkle.She is very cute.
Titiome
Casper	When we first got him all he did was hide. You would see him one minute and the next he was gone under the table's or chairs hiding like a ghost. He's just so friendly that he reminded us of Casper the friendly Ghost. Hence the name Casper. :)