Short dog names

Names up to five letters — resonant, quick to say and easy to call.

• Rio

  Spanish for \"river\"

  Adventurous · Nature & mountains

  Short and resonant — carries beautifully on a walk.

• Luna

  Latin for \"moon\"

  Classic · Elegant

  Timeless and soft-spoken — fits an affectionate girl.

• Bruno

  Germanic for \"brown\"

  Classic · Strong

  A solid name for a big, composed dog.

• Burza

  Polish for \"storm\"

  Strong · Adventurous

  For a girl who enters the house like a storm front.

• Kora

  Polish for \"tree bark\"

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  A calm, woodland name — great for a hiking companion.

• Tytan

  A giant from Greek myth

  Strong

  A name with weight — for a dog who commands respect (and naps on the couch).

• Orion

  The hunter constellation

  Adventurous · Elegant

  A starry hunter — for a dog with instinct and class.

• Mira

  Latin for \"wondrous\"; also a star

  Classic · Elegant

  Short, feminine, easy to call.

• Tofik

  From \"toffee\"

  Cute · Playful

  A caramel name for a little rascal.

• Skała

  Polish for \"rock\"

  Strong · Nature & mountains

  An unshakable companion — the name says it all.

• Iskra

  Polish for \"spark\"

  Strong · Adventurous

  For a girl who lights up the whole house.

• Baca

  A highland shepherd in the Polish Tatras

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  A mountain name for a dog who guards his flock.

• Perła

  Polish for \"pearl\"

  Elegant · Classic

  An elegant little gem — a name with shine.

• Grom

  Polish for \"thunder\"

  Strong · Adventurous

  A short, mighty boom — a dog who makes an entrance.

• Nuta

  Polish for \"musical note\"

  Cute · Elegant

  Small and melodic — for a girl who \"sings\" at the door.

• Wilk

  Polish for \"wolf\"

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  Primal and proud — for a dog with a wolfish gaze.

• Tajga

  The boreal forest

  Nature & mountains · Adventurous

  A northern soul — for a girl born for winter treks.

• Pixel

  The smallest dot of an image

  Playful

  Tiny, but nothing works without him.

• Zorza

  Polish for \"aurora\"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  A luminous name for a girl who brightens mornings.

• Turbo

  Latin for \"whirl\"

  Playful · Strong

  Small dog, massive acceleration.

• Dama

  Polish for \"lady\"

  Elegant · Classic

  For a girl who doesn't run — she strides.

• Sarna

  Polish for \"roe deer\"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Graceful and gently shy — woodland aristocracy.

• Ogar

  A Polish scent-hound breed

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Old-Polish and huntsmanlike — a name with a pedigree.

• Tosia

  Polish diminutive of Antonina

  Classic · Cute

  Soft, homely, and instantly recognizable at the park.

• Antek

  Polish diminutive of Antoni

  Classic · Playful

  Boyish and full of life — for a dog always up to something.

• Maks

  From Maximilian, "the greatest"

  Classic · Strong

  Short, strong, and carries across the whole park.

• Hania

  Diminutive of Hanna, "grace"

  Classic · Cute

  Delicate and homely — for a girl who sleeps at your feet.

• Pola

  From Apolonia; also Polish for "field"

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Two syllables, open vowels — heard from across the meadow.

• Lolek

  Polish diminutive of Karol

  Playful · Classic

  Disarmingly homely — a small dog with a big character.

• Kaja

  From Kajetana; short and modern

  Classic · Adventurous

  Concise and decisive — good for a girl who likes to lead.

• Ola

  Polish diminutive of Aleksandra

  Classic

  Three letters, no confusion — the shortest path to your dog's attention.

• Wrzos

  Polish for "heather"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Spare and Polish — for a dog with a smoky grey coat.

• Sosna

  Polish for "pine tree"

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  Tall, calm, Polish — for a big girl with a gentle nature.

• Burek

  The archetypal Polish dog name, from "bury" (drab brown)

  Classic · Playful

  An icon of the Polish yard — a knowing classic, not an accident.

• Azor

  A traditional Polish yard-dog name

  Classic · Strong

  Old, hard-edged and respectful — coming back into favour.

• Filuś

  From "filut" — a sly little trickster

  Playful · Cute

  A name that announces the dog's character up front.

• Łatek

  From "łata" (patch) — for a patchy coat

  Classic · Playful

  Descriptive and homely — the Polish way of naming dogs.

• Bobik

  Homely Polish nickname, from "bób" (broad bean)

  Playful · Cute

  Soft consonants, plenty of warmth — a mascot of a dog.

• Rudy

  Polish for "ginger/red-haired"

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  A descriptive classic — nobody in Poland asks what it means.

• Bica

  A traditional Polish country name for a female dog

  Classic

  Rare in cities — it stands out without trying.

• Rogal

  Polish croissant, a Poznań specialty

  Playful · Classic

  Regional and warm — a name with character and a smile.

• Bella

  Italian for "beautiful"

  Elegant · Classic

  One of Poland's most-chosen names — pretty and easy to call.

• Molly

  English diminutive of Mary

  Cute · Classic

  Two syllables ending in "y" — dogs respond to it instantly.

• Leo

  Latin for "lion"

  Classic · Strong

  Short, international and strong — it works in any language.

• Nala

  African for "gift"; the Lion King heroine

  Adventurous · Elegant

  Open vowels carry far — excellent for recall.

• Rocky

  English for "rocky"; the film boxer

  Strong · Adventurous

  A hard "k" in the middle — easy to shout outdoors.

• Coco

  French nickname; also Chanel

  Elegant · Playful

  A repeated syllable — the easiest sound pattern for a dog.

• Milo

  Latin/Slavic for "kind, dear"

  Cute · Classic

  Echoes the Polish word for "nice" — international yet homely.

• Zoe

  Greek for "life"

  Elegant · Classic

  Three letters, a distinct sound — clashes with no command.

• Figa

  Polish for "fig" — and a gesture of cheek

  Playful · Nature & mountains

  A Polish word with a wink — for a contrary little girl.

• Lucky

  English for "lucky"

  Playful · Adventurous

  A frequent pick for rescue dogs — a name with its own story.

• Mila

  Slavic for "dear, gracious"

  Cute · Classic

  A Slavic root with international sound — rising fast in Poland.

• Diego

  Spanish form of James

  Adventurous · Elegant

  Vivid and spirited — for a dog with a southern temperament.

• Leon

  Latin for "lion"; a Polish top-three name

  Classic · Strong

  Short, dignified and fashionable — works on a puppy and an old dog alike.

• Igor

  Norse/Slavic for "warrior"

  Strong · Classic

  The hard "g" cuts through noise on a busy walk.

• Teo

  Greek for "divine", short for Teodor

  Classic · Cute

  Three letters, two syllables — the fastest route to a response.

• Olaf

  Norse for "ancestor's descendant"

  Strong · Adventurous

  Nordic and quietly strong — fits a big, composed dog.

• Emil

  Latin for "eager, industrious"

  Classic · Elegant

  Gentle-sounding without being childish — a rare balance.

• Borys

  Slavic for "fighter"

  Strong · Classic

  Slavic heft in five letters — a guard dog's name.

• Oskar

  Norse for "god's spear"

  Classic · Adventurous

  Two strong syllables — a dog catches them from a distance.

• Alan

  Celtic for "harmony"

  Classic

  Calm and neutral — good for an even-tempered dog.

• Eryk

  Norse for "eternal ruler"

  Strong · Adventurous

  The final "k" closes the call — excellent for recall.

• Tymon

  Greek for "honouring"

  Classic · Playful

  Fashionable among Polish dogs — fresh but not outlandish.

• Filip

  Greek for "lover of horses"

  Classic

  The repeated "i" carries high — heard across half the park.

• Kuba

  Polish diminutive of Jakub

  Classic · Playful

  Four letters ending in an open "a" — a textbook calling name.

• Aleks

  Short for Aleksander, "defender"

  Classic · Strong

  International, yet at home in Poland for generations.

• Witek

  Polish diminutive of Witold

  Classic · Playful

  Homely and warm — a neighbour's name, not a catalogue's.

• Tadek

  Polish diminutive of Tadeusz

  Classic · Playful

  Good-natured and thoroughly Polish — for a big, soft-hearted dog.

• Kazik

  Polish diminutive of Kazimierz

  Playful · Classic

  Character with a pinch of cheek — for a dog with opinions.

• Staś

  Polish diminutive of Stanisław

  Cute · Classic

  The soft "ś" ending — tender without being sugary.

• Janek

  Polish diminutive of Jan

  Classic

  The plainest Polish name — and that is exactly its strength.

• Milan

  Slavic for "dear, gracious"

  Classic · Elegant

  A Slavic root with a European sound — rising in Poland.

• Natan

  Hebrew for "gift"

  Classic

  Symmetrical and easy — a good first name for a puppy.

• Mateo

  Italian/Spanish form of Mateusz

  Adventurous · Elegant

  A southern temperament in Polish surroundings — it sounds warm.

• Julek

  Polish diminutive of Julian

  Cute · Playful

  Light and boyish — for a small dog in constant motion.

• Tolek

  Polish diminutive of Anatol

  Classic · Playful

  Warm, old-fashioned, and rarely heard on a dog.

• Tymek

  Polish diminutive of Tymoteusz

  Playful · Cute

  Bouncy and short — fits a dog that cannot sit still.

• Olek

  Polish diminutive of Aleksander

  Classic · Playful

  Four letters and no doubt about who you're talking to.

• Kamyk

  Polish for "pebble"; echoes the name Kamil

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Works as a nickname and a word — small, hard, stubborn.

• Antoś

  Endearing form of Antoni

  Cute · Classic

  The tender sibling of "Antek" — for a dog that sleeps on the pillow.

• Benek

  Polish diminutive of Beniamin

  Playful · Cute

  Short, jokey, and it sticks immediately.

• Lucek

  Polish diminutive of Lucjan

  Playful · Classic

  An old-Polish diminutive, now almost unused — a good differentiator.

• Bolek

  Diminutive of Bolesław; a cartoon classic

  Playful · Classic

  Pairs with Lolek — perfect when there are two dogs.

• Zenek

  Polish diminutive of Zenon

  Playful · Classic

  Carries so much Polish humour it works by itself.

• Lena

  Short for Magdalena or Helena

  Classic · Elegant

  Two syllables, open "a" — among the best names to call.

• Iga

  Polish diminutive of Jadwiga

  Classic · Adventurous

  Three letters, plenty of energy — Polish and very current.

• Nela

  Diminutive of Kornelia or Petronela

  Cute · Classic

  Soft and short — it sounds tender even when shouted.

• Klara

  Latin for "bright, clear"

  Elegant · Classic

  The crisp "kl" opening cuts through noise.

• Róża

  Polish for "rose"; also a given name

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  The Polish "ż" gives it a character English "Rose" lacks.

• Jagna

  Old-Polish form of Agnieszka; the heroine of "Chłopi"

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Strongly Polish and literary — rare without being invented.

• Łucja

  Latin for "light"

  Classic · Elegant

  A Polish "Ł" up front — it sounds at home here instantly.

• Ada

  Short for Adrianna or Adelajda

  Classic

  Three letters, two open "a"s — the simplest call there is.

• Ida

  Germanic for "industrious"

  Elegant · Classic

  Short and coolly elegant — confusable with nothing.

• Kinga

  Germanic for "brave"; a Polish saint

  Classic · Adventurous

  The hard "g" carries — a good name for the dog park.

• Basia

  Polish diminutive of Barbara

  Classic · Cute

  Homely and soft — a dog responds to it at once.

• Kasia

  Polish diminutive of Katarzyna

  Classic · Cute

  As Polish as it gets — and still rare on a dog.

• Gosia

  Polish diminutive of Małgorzata

  Classic · Cute

  A soft hush in the middle — a name like a stroke of the hand.

• Hela

  Diminutive of Helena; also a Polish peninsula

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Short, seaside, warm — two meanings in four letters.

• Zuza

  Polish diminutive of Zuzanna

  Classic · Playful

  The double "z" sounds cheerful and clashes with no command.

• Gaja

  Greek goddess of the Earth

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Short and mythological — for a girl at home outdoors.

• Liwia

  A Roman family name

  Elegant · Classic

  Fluid and stately — seldom heard on a Polish dog.

• Zoja

  Greek for "life", in its Slavic form

  Classic · Elegant

  The Slavic take on Zoe — closer to a Polish ear.

• Sara

  Hebrew for "princess"

  Classic · Elegant

  Simple, international, and long at home in Poland.

• Marta

  Aramaic for "lady of the house"

  Classic

  Matter-of-fact and firm — for a girl who runs the flat.

• Tola

  Polish diminutive of Antonina

  Classic · Cute

  Tosia's shorter sister — just as homely, less obvious.

• Ala

  Polish diminutive of Alicja

  Classic · Playful

  From Poland's first reading primer — instantly recognizable.

• Ela

  Polish diminutive of Elżbieta

  Classic

  Three letters and zero risk of clashing with a command.

• Rita

  Short for Margarita, "pearl"

  Elegant · Playful

  The hard "t" gives it claws — it isn't saccharine.

• Lila

  Persian for "lilac"; also the colour

  Cute · Elegant

  Fluid and floral — for a delicate, light-coated girl.

• Lara

  Latin for "famous"

  Adventurous · Elegant

  Decisive and modern — for a girl who walks in front.

• Nadia

  Slavic for "hope"

  Classic · Elegant

  A Slavic meaning with an international sound — a good compromise.

• Ewka

  Polish diminutive of Ewa

  Playful · Classic

  Ordinary to the point of cheek — which is why it sticks.

• Jula

  Polish diminutive of Julia

  Classic · Cute

  Short and sunny — the open "a" carries well.

• Misia

  From "miś" (teddy); also short for Michalina

  Cute · Classic

  One of the most common Polish terms of endearment for a dog.

• Ula

  Polish diminutive of Urszula

  Classic · Cute

  The rounded "u" gives a warm tone — gentle even at distance.

• Wanda

  The legendary Polish princess of the Vistula

  Classic · Strong

  A name from Polish legend — strong, proud, entirely ours.

• Jaga

  Old-Polish short form of Jadwiga; echoes Baba Jaga

  Classic · Playful

  Roguish and Slavic — for a girl with a bit of devil in her.

• Danka

  Polish diminutive of Danuta

  Classic · Playful

  The hard "nk" makes it easy to shout.

• Bogna

  Old-Polish for "given by God"

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Thoroughly Slavic and nearly forgotten — a great differentiator.

• Lubka

  Slavic, from "to love, to be fond of"

  Classic · Cute

  Sound and meaning say the same thing — affection.

• Szron

  Polish for "hoarfrost"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Cool and beautiful — for a dog with a silvering muzzle.

• Tęcza

  Polish for "rainbow"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  Joyful and unmistakably Polish — hard to beat for warmth.

• Bryza

  Polish for "sea breeze"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Light and coastal — it sounds like a walk on the beach.

• Halny

  The warm Tatra mountain wind

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  Highland and deeply Polish — for a restless-natured dog.

• Świt

  Polish for "daybreak"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  One syllable, a purely Polish sound — short and distinct.

• Sopel

  Polish for "icicle"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  Wintry and playful — for a dog born in January.

• Potok

  Polish for "mountain stream"

  Nature & mountains · Adventurous

  A hard "k" ending — a name that calls well in the mountains.

• Fala

  Polish for "wave"

  Nature & mountains · Adventurous

  Two open syllables — among the easiest names to call.

• Wisła

  Poland's greatest river

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  You cannot get more Polish — calm and stately.

• Klon

  Polish for "maple"

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  The Polish answer to "Maple" — one syllable, a firm ending.

• Jodła

  Polish for "fir tree"

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  Woodland and steady — for a big, calm-natured girl.

• Mięta

  Polish for "mint"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  Fresh and short — as brisk as a puppy looks.

• Irys

  Polish for "iris"; Greek for "rainbow"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Short, floral and surprisingly masculine in sound.

• Agat

  Polish for "agate", the banded stone

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Short and hard — for a brindle-coated dog.

• Onyks

  Polish for "onyx"

  Elegant · Strong

  Deep black in a single word — for a black dog with class.

• Rubin

  Polish for "ruby"

  Elegant · Strong

  A warm red tone — for a chestnut-coated dog.

• Kwarc

  Polish for "quartz"

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  One syllable, pure rock — for an immovable dog.

• Głaz

  Polish for "boulder"

  Strong · Nature & mountains

  For a dog that lies down once and stays until evening.

• Miedź

  Polish for "copper"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  A red metal — the aptest name for a copper-coloured dog.

• Tatra

  Poland's high mountain range

  Nature & mountains · Adventurous

  For a big white girl — an echo of the Tatra Shepherd.

• Wydma

  Polish for "dune"

  Nature & mountains · Adventurous

  Sandy and Baltic — for a pale, sand-coloured dog.

• Gaik

  Diminutive of "gaj" — a little grove

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Soft and woodland — a Polish diminutive nobody has claimed yet.

• Grań

  Polish for a sharp mountain ridge

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  One syllable, Tatra pedigree — short and demanding.

• Ryś

  Polish for "lynx"

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  A silent, watchful predator — and also short for Ryszard.

• Żbik

  Polish for "wildcat"

  Strong · Nature & mountains

  Wild and untamed — for an independent character.

• Sokół

  Polish for "falcon"

  Adventurous · Strong

  Speed and eyesight in one word — for a hunting dog.

• Kruk

  Polish for "raven", the clever black bird

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  Black and piercingly clever — for a dog that watches and thinks.

• Sowa

  Polish for "owl", a symbol of wisdom

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  For a girl with big watchful eyes and nocturnal habits.

• Sójka

  Polish for "jay", the noisy woodland bird

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  Chatty and colourful — for a girl who comments on everything.

• Kuna

  Polish for "marten"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  Nimble and mischievous — for a girl who gets in everywhere.

• Jeżyk

  Polish diminutive of "hedgehog"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  For a dog with bristling fur — tender and apt.

• Łoś

  Polish for "elk"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  For a huge, long-legged dog with a gentle disposition.

• Zięba

  Polish for "finch"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Tiny and songful — for the smallest, loudest girl.

• Zenit

  Polish for "zenith"

  Elegant · Adventurous

  Short and precise — modern without pretension.

• Wega

  One of the brightest stars in the sky

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  Short, stellar and feminine — without the sugar.

• Hałas

  Polish for "noise"

  Playful · Strong

  An honest joke about a dog that barks at everything.

• Łobuz

  Polish for "rascal"

  Playful

  It calls a spade a spade — and everyone at the park understands.

• Skarb

  Polish for "treasure" — the most common term of endearment

  Cute · Classic

  What you already say to your dog ten times a day.

• Morus

  A traditional Polish name for a dark-coated dog

  Classic · Playful

  Old, warm and half-forgotten — it sounds like your grandparents' yard.

• Bryś

  A Polish dog name, from "bury" (drab brown)

  Classic · Cute

  The soft "ś" ending — homely and instantly understood.

• Fafik

  A cult Polish dog name, from Warsaw folklore

  Classic · Playful

  Warsaw folklore — a name that makes the older generation laugh.

• Cywil

  The shepherd dog from the classic Polish TV series

  Classic · Adventurous

  A childhood TV hero — for a clever, working dog.

• Lampo

  The travelling dog from a Polish school reader

  Classic · Adventurous

  The travelling dog of Polish schoolbooks — for a dog that loves the car.

• Pikuś

  A homely Polish nickname; "a trifle"

  Cute · Playful

  "To pikuś" means "no big deal" — perfect for a tiny dog.

• Dyzio

  A character from Polish children's rhymes

  Playful · Classic

  "Dyzio the Dreamer" — for a dog that watches clouds instead of listening.

• Siwek

  From "siwy" — grey-coated

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Descriptive and traditional — for a dog greying with dignity.

• Łatka

  Polish for "little patch"

  Cute · Classic

  The female counterpart to Łatek — a pair for two piebald dogs.

• Bura

  Polish for "drab brown-grey"

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  The oldest Polish word for a dog's coat — the root of Burek.

• Bąbel

  Polish for "bubble"; affectionately, a toddler

  Playful · Cute

  What Poles call the littlest ones — it works on a dog too.

• Kicek

  From "kicać" — to hop like a hare

  Cute · Playful

  For a dog that doesn't run so much as bounce.

• Miki

  A popular Polish name for a small dog

  Playful · Classic

  Two syllables of high "i" — a dog catches it at once.

• Nero

  Latin for "stern"; a classic guard-dog name

  Strong · Classic

  Hard and traditional — given to shepherds for generations.

• Rex

  Latin for "king"

  Strong · Classic

  Three letters, full authority — the working-dog classic.

• Piast

  Founder of Poland's first royal dynasty

  Classic · Strong

  The foundation of Polish history in a word — serious and proud.

• Krak

  The legendary founder of Kraków

  Classic · Adventurous

  One hard syllable from Polish legend — it calls beautifully.

• Smok

  Polish for "dragon"; the Wawel Dragon of legend

  Strong · Adventurous

  A Kraków legend — for a big dog with a theatrical streak.

• Wawel

  The royal hill and castle in Kraków

  Classic · Elegant

  Royal and recognizable — for a dog with a regal bearing.

• Sawa

  From the legend of Wars and Sawa, founders of Warsaw

  Classic · Adventurous

  A Warsaw legend with a soft sound — Polish to the bone.

• Maćko

  The old knight from "The Teutonic Knights"

  Classic · Playful

  Seasoned and tough — for an older dog with character.

• Bolko

  Short for Bolesław — a Piast name

  Classic · Playful

  Princely, yet it sounds like a yard dog's name.

• Lech

  The legendary forefather of the Poles

  Classic · Strong

  One syllable, all of Poland — you cannot get more native.

• Góral

  Polish for "highlander"

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  A hard man of the mountains — for a thick-coated, stubborn dog.

• Juhas

  Polish for a young Tatra shepherd

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  Pastoral and highland — natural for a sheep-working dog.

• Mazur

  A man of Masuria; also a national dance

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Lakes and a dance in one — for a dog that loves water.

• Kmieć

  An old-Polish freeholding farmer

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Soil, calm and stubbornness — for a big farm dog.

• Babka

  A Polish bundt cake; also "old lady"

  Classic · Playful

  A double meaning with a wink — for a girl with character.

• Beza

  Polish for "meringue"

  Cute · Elegant

  White, light and crisp — for a white, fluffy girl.

• Ptyś

  Polish for "cream puff"

  Cute · Playful

  Round, puffy and soft — four letters, plenty of affection.

• Pyza

  A round Polish dumpling; also "chubby-cheeked"

  Playful · Cute

  For a girl with a round, chubby face — very Polish.

• Uszko

  A tiny Polish dumpling; literally "little ear"

  Cute · Classic

  Doubly apt for a dog with remarkable ears.

• Żurek

  The Polish sour rye soup

  Classic · Playful

  The most Polish of soups — it will amuse any compatriot.

• Bigos

  The Polish hunter's stew

  Classic · Playful

  Thick, hearty, national — for a big dog with a strong character.

• Serek

  Diminutive of "cheese"

  Cute · Playful

  Short, soft and disarming — it sticks at once.

• Kakao

  Polish for "cocoa"

  Cute · Classic

  A warm brown association — and the doubled "ka" calls beautifully.

• Kawka

  Diminutive of "coffee"; also a jackdaw

  Playful · Nature & mountains

  Two meanings, both black — for a small, dark girl.

• Hugo

  Germanic for "bright of mind"

  Classic · Elegant

  Two clear syllables ending in "o" — instant recognition.

• Thor

  The Norse god of thunder

  Strong · Adventurous

  One syllable, maximum gravity — for a dog that impresses by standing there.

• Loki

  The Norse trickster god

  Playful · Adventurous

  The god of mischief — no better name for a schemer.

• Odin

  The chief Norse god

  Strong · Elegant

  Stately and severe — for a big dog with a solemn gaze.

• Zeus

  King of the Greek gods

  Strong · Classic

  The classic big-dog name — unambiguous and strong.

• Nemo

  Latin for "nobody"; also the captain and the fish

  Adventurous · Playful

  Known to children, short and cheerful — great for a small dog.

• Simba

  Swahili for "lion"; the Lion King hero

  Adventurous · Strong

  Instantly recognizable — for a ginger dog with a lion's mane.

• Toby

  English diminutive of Tobias

  Classic · Cute

  A "y" ending is the best possible sound pattern for recall.

• Teddy

  English for "teddy bear"

  Cute · Playful

  For a dog that looks exactly like a plush toy — and knows it.

• Buddy

  English for "pal, mate"

  Classic · Playful

  A name that defines the relationship — a mate, not a subordinate.

• Gucio

  Polonized nickname for Gustaw

  Cute · Playful

  A foreign name reshaped in Polish — exactly how we like it.

• Rambo

  The film commando

  Strong · Playful

  Tongue in cheek — best on a dog that isn't remotely fierce.

• Zorro

  Spanish for "fox"; the masked hero

  Adventurous · Playful

  For a dog with a dark mask — apt and funny.

• Pablo

  Spanish form of Paul

  Adventurous · Elegant

  Southern and vivid — the open "o" carries well.

• Vito

  Italian for "life"

  Elegant · Strong

  Short and characterful — for a dog with quiet authority.

• Rico

  Spanish for "rich"; short for Ricardo

  Playful · Adventurous

  Two syllables with a hard "k" — easy to shout at the park.

• Finn

  Irish for "fair, white"

  Adventurous · Nature & mountains

  Short, modern and confident — good for a pale dog.

• Duke

  English for "duke"

  Strong · Elegant

  A title instead of a name — for a dog that acts like one anyway.

• Ringo

  English for "ring"; the Beatles drummer

  Playful · Classic

  Musical and sunny — for a dog of unending optimism.

• Elvis

  The king of rock and roll

  Playful · Elegant

  For a dog with a lavish quiff — a name with a flourish.

• Ozzy

  Short for Oswald; also the rock singer

  Playful · Strong

  Short, loud and cheerful — for an explosive temperament.

• Rusty

  English for "rust-coloured"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  An exact description of a ginger coat — English but instantly clear.

• Spike

  English for "spike"

  Strong · Playful

  For a dog with bristling fur — the hard "k" calls well.

• Tango

  The Argentine dance

  Elegant · Playful

  Rhythmic and two-syllable — for a dog that moves with grace.

• Chico

  Spanish for "boy, little one"

  Playful · Cute

  Warm and small — it suits the tiniest breeds.

• Sonny

  English for "sonny, little son"

  Cute · Playful

  Familial and warm — it says plainly what the dog is at home.

• Otis

  Germanic for "wealthy"

  Classic · Playful

  Retro and soft — seldom used, and easy to say.

• Kai

  Hawaiian for "sea"; also a Nordic name

  Adventurous · Nature & mountains

  Three letters, one syllable — the shortest call possible.

• Bruce

  A Scottish royal surname

  Strong · Classic

  Short and hard — for a big dog with quiet confidence.

• Jimmy

  English diminutive of James

  Playful · Classic

  Cheerful and unpretentious — for a mate, not a show dog.

• Balu

  The bear from The Jungle Book

  Cute · Adventurous

  Big, lazy and good-natured — apt for a huge cuddler.

• Lola

  Spanish diminutive of Dolores

  Playful · Elegant

  A repeated syllable — the easiest sound pattern for a dog.

• Daisy

  English for "daisy"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  One of the most-chosen names for female dogs in Poland.

• Lily

  English for "lily"

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  Delicate and high-pitched — it carries through noise.

• Chloe

  Greek for "young green shoot"

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  Vernal and light — for a small, restless girl.

• Ruby

  English for "ruby"

  Elegant · Playful

  A red stone — for a girl with a gleaming ginger coat.

• Rosie

  English diminutive of Rose

  Cute · Nature & mountains

  Warm and rosy — the "ie" ending is caught instantly.

• Maya

  Sanskrit for "illusion"; also the month of May

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Known in Poland as Maja — foreign and familiar at once.

• Cleo

  Greek, short for Cleopatra

  Elegant · Classic

  Regal in four letters — for a girl certain of her own rank.

• Juno

  The Roman goddess, wife of Jupiter

  Classic · Strong

  Short, mythological and strong — without a trace of sweetness.

• Freya

  The Norse goddess of love

  Adventurous · Elegant

  Nordic and soft at once — rare on Polish dogs.

• Hazel

  English for "hazel" — the tree and the eye colour

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  For a girl with hazel eyes — the meaning is visible at a glance.

• Olive

  English for "olive"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Understated and unobvious — for an olive-grey coat.

• Poppy

  English for "poppy"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  The doubled "p" sounds cheerful and cuts through.

• Elsa

  Germanic, short for Elisabeth

  Elegant · Classic

  Known to children, yet still elegant — good for a white girl.

• Frida

  Germanic for "peace"; also Frida Kahlo

  Elegant · Playful

  Artistic and characterful — for a girl with a vivid personality.

• Kira

  Slavic/Greek for "ruler"

  Strong · Adventurous

  A hard "k" and a short form — excellent for a working dog.

• Lana

  Hawaiian for "calm water"; also "wool"

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  Two open syllables — among the easier names to call.

• Pippa

  English diminutive of Philippa

  Playful · Elegant

  Bouncy and short — it sounds exactly like a small dog running.

• Tilly

  English diminutive of Matilda

  Cute · Playful

  A cheerful "y" ending — caught by a dog at once.

• Tessa

  Greek, short for Theresa

  Classic · Adventurous

  The sharp "s" in the middle cuts through noise.

• Sasha

  Slavic diminutive of Alexandra

  Classic · Strong

  Hushing and Slavic — it works for a male dog too.

• Roxy

  Persian for "bright"; short for Roxana

  Playful · Strong

  The hard "x" gives it claws — for a girl who doesn't back down.

• Penny

  English for the small copper coin

  Playful · Cute

  A copper colour in a small format — apt for a ginger tiny dog.

• Holly

  English for "holly"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Wintry and festive — for a girl born in December.

• Ellie

  English diminutive of Eleanor

  Cute · Classic

  Soft and gentle — good for a shy, delicate girl.

• Gigi

  French diminutive of Georgette

  Elegant · Playful

  A doubled syllable — the sound pattern dogs catch fastest.

• Amber

  English for "amber"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  The English Bursztyn — for a honey-clear coat.

• Vera

  Slavic for "faith"; Latin for "true"

  Classic · Elegant

  Short, serious and Slavic at root — it ages well.

• Zara

  Arabic for "blossom, radiance"

  Elegant · Adventurous

  A vivid "z" up front — it grabs attention immediately.

• Lucy

  Latin for "light"

  Classic · Cute

  The English sister of our Łucja — shorter and brighter.

• Ivy

  English for "ivy"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Three letters and a botanical root — minimal and green.