Polish dog names

Names with Polish roots — from Burza to Bursztyn, each with a meaning.

• Burza

  Polish for \"storm\"

  Strong · Adventurous

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

• Puszek

  Polish for \"fluff\"

  Cute · Playful

  A classic for a small furball with a soft heart.

• 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).

• Fasolka

  Polish for \"little bean\"

  Playful · Cute

  Disarms everyone at the park — perfect for a tiny troublemaker.

• Szarik

  The iconic dog from Polish TV classic \"Four Tank-Men\"

  Classic · Playful

  A Polish classic — every grandpa will smile.

• 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.

• Mgiełka

  Polish for \"mist\"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Airy and gentle — for a quiet cuddler.

• 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.

• Malina

  Polish for \"raspberry\"

  Cute · Nature & mountains

  Sweet and Polish — a name that smells like summer.

• Zorza

  Polish for \"aurora\"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  A luminous name for a girl who brightens mornings.

• Bosman

  A ship's boatswain

  Adventurous · Classic

  Maritime authority — a dog who keeps the deck in order.

• Granit

  The igneous rock (granite)

  Strong · Nature & mountains

  A hard character, a soft heart.

• Chmurka

  Polish for \"little cloud\"

  Cute · Nature & mountains

  White, fluffy and always hovering near you.

• Dama

  Polish for \"lady\"

  Elegant · Classic

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

• Lawina

  Polish for \"avalanche\"

  Strong · Adventurous

  Once she moves, nothing stops her — especially near the bowl.

• Bursztyn

  Baltic amber

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  A Polish gem — for a dog with amber eyes.

• Gwiazda

  Polish for \"star\"

  Elegant · Adventurous

  Because she's the center of attention anyway.

• 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.

• Kometa

  A comet with its tail

  Adventurous · Playful

  Streaks across the yard once per orbit.

• Herbatnik

  Polish for \"tea biscuit\"

  Cute · Playful

  Crisp on the outside, sweet inside.

• 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.

• Franek

  Polish diminutive of Franciszek

  Classic · Playful

  A likeable rascal — a name that makes everyone smile.

• 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.

• Jasiek

  Polish diminutive of Jan

  Classic · Cute

  The most Polish of Polish names — warm and effortless.

• Ola

  Polish diminutive of Aleksandra

  Classic

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

• Kajtek

  Homely Polish nickname, "little rascal"

  Playful · Cute

  Sounds like mischief — perfect for a small fidget.

• Poziomka

  Polish for "wild strawberry"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Woodland, summery and endearing — for the smallest dog in the house.

• Kasztan

  Polish for "chestnut"

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  Autumnal and warm — a classic for a dog in browns.

• Jagoda

  Polish for "berry"; also a given name

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Works as both a name and a word — a very Polish combination.

• Śnieżka

  Polish for "snowball"; also a Karkonosze peak

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  For a white girl — Polish, not an English calque.

• Wichura

  Polish for "gale"

  Strong · Adventurous

  For a girl who bursts in and rearranges the furniture.

• 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.

• Bratek

  Polish for "pansy"; echoes "brother"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Floral but not saccharine — and instantly sounds like family.

• Burek

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

  Classic · Playful

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

• Reksio

  The beloved dog from Polish children's cartoons

  Classic · Playful

  Everyone in Poland knows it — it works across generations.

• Azor

  A traditional Polish yard-dog name

  Classic · Strong

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

• Kruczek

  From "kruk" (raven) — for a black coat

  Classic · Cute

  A Polish classic for a black dog, warm and diminutive.

• 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.

• Misiek

  Polish diminutive of "bear"

  Cute · Classic

  For a huge dog with a teddy-bear heart — a disarming contrast.

• 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.

• Toffik

  From "toffee"

  Cute · Playful

  One of the most popular Polish names for small dogs.

• Kluska

  Polish for "dumpling"

  Playful · Cute

  Affectionately teasing — for a dog of rounded proportions.

• Karmel

  Polish for "caramel"

  Cute · Elegant

  A warm colour and a warm sound — fits a golden coat.

• Pączek

  Polish for "doughnut"

  Playful · Cute

  Very Polish and very affectionate — disarms everyone on a walk.

• Krówka

  Polish fudge sweet, "krówka"

  Cute · Playful

  The iconic Polish sweet — great for a black-and-white girl.

• Sernik

  Polish cheesecake

  Playful · Cute

  Homely and disarming — a name that tells a story.

• Oliwka

  Polish for "olive"; echoes the name Oliwia

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  Works as a name and a word — subtle, not sugary.

• Rogal

  Polish croissant, a Poznań specialty

  Playful · Classic

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

• Miodek

  Polish diminutive of "honey"

  Cute · Nature & mountains

  Golden and tender — for a honey-coloured dog to match.

• 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.

• Kornel

  Latin from "cornu" — horn

  Classic · Elegant

  Old-Polish charm without pomp — back in fashion alongside Feliks.

• Feliks

  Latin for "lucky, happy"

  Classic · Playful

  The meaning speaks for itself — a name with a good omen.

• 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.

• Marcel

  Latin diminutive of Marcus

  Elegant · Classic

  The soft ending tempers the hard "r" — it sounds well-mannered.

• 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.

• Gustaw

  Norse for "staff of the Goths"

  Classic · Strong

  Old-fashioned in the best way — for a dog with a serious face.

• Florian

  Latin for "flowering"

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Poland's patron of firefighters — stately, with a local echo.

• Kajetan

  Latin for "from Gaeta"

  Elegant · Classic

  A noble ring — for a dog who carries itself like an aristocrat.

• 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.

• Heniek

  Polish diminutive of Henryk

  Playful · Classic

  Disarmingly ordinary — it lands like a good joke at the park.

• Kazik

  Polish diminutive of Kazimierz

  Playful · Classic

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

• Wojtek

  Diminutive of Wojciech; also the famous soldier bear

  Classic · Adventurous

  Carries Polish history — and still sounds completely everyday.

• Staś

  Polish diminutive of Stanisław

  Cute · Classic

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

• Szymek

  Polish diminutive of Szymon

  Classic · Playful

  The hushing opening sets it apart from other dog names.

• Janek

  Polish diminutive of Jan

  Classic

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

• Maksym

  Latin for "the greatest"

  Strong · Classic

  The full form for a dog that has outgrown "Maks".

• Konrad

  Germanic for "bold counsel"

  Classic · Strong

  A whole Polish literary tradition in one name.

• Albert

  Germanic for "noble and bright"

  Elegant · Classic

  Serious and elegant — for a dog that doesn't run without a reason.

• Kordian

  From Latin "cor" — heart; a Słowacki drama

  Elegant · Adventurous

  Rare, Polish and literary — distinctive without being odd.

• 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.

• Fabian

  From the Roman family name Fabius

  Elegant · Classic

  Soft and cultured — for a dog with good manners.

• Mateo

  Italian/Spanish form of Mateusz

  Adventurous · Elegant

  A southern temperament in Polish surroundings — it sounds warm.

• Ksawery

  Basque for "new house"

  Elegant · Classic

  Courtly and striking — for a dog with real presence.

• 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.

• Bruniek

  Polish diminutive of Bruno

  Playful · Cute

  The tender version of a classic — for a soft-hearted brown dog.

• Bartek

  Polish diminutive of Bartłomiej

  Classic · Playful

  Ordinary and likeable — sounds like a mate, not a show dog.

• Franio

  Endearing form of Franciszek

  Cute · Classic

  Even softer than Franek — for the household's youngest.

• Miłosz

  Slavic for "gracious"; also the Nobel laureate

  Classic · Elegant

  Thoroughly Slavic and literary — Polish without irony.

• 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.

• Gabryś

  Polish diminutive of Gabriel

  Cute · Elegant

  Ends in a soft "ś" — it sounds like a hug.

• Kacperek

  Polish diminutive of Kacper

  Cute · Playful

  A three-syllable diminutive — for a shamelessly spoiled dog.

• Piotruś

  Diminutive of Piotr, "rock"

  Cute · Classic

  Meaning and sound in contrast — hard rock in a tender form.

• 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.

• Rysiek

  Polish diminutive of Ryszard

  Playful · Classic

  So much character the dog has to grow into it.

• 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.

• Mietek

  Polish diminutive of Mieczysław

  Playful · Classic

  Deeply homely — a name that raises a smile and stays.

• 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.

• Kalina

  Polish for the guelder-rose shrub; also a name

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  A name and a plant at once — Slavic to the core.

• Aniela

  Latin for "angelic"

  Classic · Elegant

  Old-Polish and gentle — for a calm-natured girl.

• Jagna

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

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Strongly Polish and literary — rare without being invented.

• Malwina

  Celtic for "smooth brow"

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  Floral without sugar — mature and soft at once.

• Matylda

  Germanic for "mighty in battle"

  Classic · Elegant

  Stately and a touch contrary — for a big girl with class.

• Blanka

  Germanic/Romance for "white"

  Elegant · Classic

  Perfect for a white girl — the meaning is visible from afar.

• 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.

• Marysia

  Polish diminutive of Maria

  Classic · Cute

  The warmest Polish diminutive — it sounds like home.

• 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.

• Jadzia

  Polish diminutive of Jadwiga

  Classic · Playful

  Old-fashioned with a wink — it ages well.

• 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.

• Milena

  Slavic for "gracious, dear"

  Classic · Elegant

  Three syllables, all soft — it sounds like a compliment.

• 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.

• Halinka

  Polish diminutive of Halina

  Playful · Classic

  An auntie's name with a wink — pure Polish humour.

• Stefcia

  Polish diminutive of Stefania

  Playful · Classic

  Retro and endearing — for a small girl with a big character.

• Frania

  Polish diminutive of Franciszka

  Playful · Cute

  The female counterpart to Franek — ideal for a pair of dogs.

• 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.

• Emilka

  Polish diminutive of Emilia

  Cute · Classic

  A diminutive that doesn't infantilize — it works on an adult dog too.

• Celina

  Latin for "heavenly"

  Classic · Elegant

  Old-Polish elegance — rare and thoroughly unobvious.

• 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.

• Wicher

  Polish for "gale, rushing wind"

  Strong · Adventurous

  For a dog that runs faster than your eyes can follow.

• 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.

• Zamieć

  Polish for "blizzard"

  Strong · Nature & mountains

  For a white girl who bursts in at full speed.

• 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.

• Jutrzenka

  Polish for "dawn, morning star"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Poetic yet plain — the Polish alternative to "Aurora".

• Świt

  Polish for "daybreak"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

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

• Kropla

  Polish for "droplet"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  For the smallest girl in the litter — tender without excess.

• Sopel

  Polish for "icicle"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  Wintry and playful — for a dog born in January.

• Strumyk

  Polish for "brook"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Lively and warm — for a dog that never stands still.

• 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.

• Zatoka

  Polish for "bay"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Sheltered and safe — the meaning fits a cuddler.

• Bałtyk

  The Polish name for the Baltic Sea

  Nature & mountains · Adventurous

  Cool, northern and ours — for a big, thick-coated dog.

• Bystra

  Polish for "swift" — of water and of wits

  Nature & mountains · Adventurous

  A double meaning: fast and clever. Ideal for a border collie.

• Brzoza

  Polish for "birch"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  White bark, slender frame — for a pale, tall girl.

• 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.

• Wierzba

  Polish for "willow"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Soft and weeping — fits a dog with a long, falling coat.

• Jarzębina

  Polish for "rowan"

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  Red berries and Polish autumn — for a ginger girl.

• Leszczyna

  Polish for "hazel"

  Nature & mountains

  A nutty colour and woodland feel — warm and homely.

• Jeżyna

  Polish for "blackberry"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  Thorny and sweet at once — like a contrary little girl.

• Borówka

  Polish for "bilberry"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  For a small, dark girl — Polish and endearing.

• Konwalia

  Polish for "lily of the valley"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Delicate and May-like — for a small, white girl.

• Stokrotka

  Polish for "daisy"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  The Polish "Daisy" — the same warmth, in its own language.

• Fiołek

  Polish for "violet"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  A floral name that actually works on a dog — a rare trick.

• Rumianek

  Polish for "chamomile"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Soothing and warm — for a dog you rest beside.

• Lawenda

  Polish for "lavender"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Calm and fragrant — for a gentle-natured girl.

• Mięta

  Polish for "mint"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  Fresh and short — as brisk as a puppy looks.

• Szałwia

  Polish for "sage"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Silvery leaves — a name for an ash-coated girl.

• Piwonia

  Polish for "peony"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Lush and stately — for a girl with an abundant, fluffy coat.

• Irys

  Polish for "iris"; Greek for "rainbow"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Short, floral and surprisingly masculine in sound.

• Paproć

  Polish for "fern"; the fern flower of legend

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  The fern flower is a Polish legend of fortune — a name with a story.

• Wrzosek

  Diminutive of "heather"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  The diminutive of a classic — warmer and more dog-like.

• 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.

• Szafir

  Polish for "sapphire"

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  For a dog with striking pale-blue eyes.

• Rubin

  Polish for "ruby"

  Elegant · Strong

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

• Turkus

  Polish for "turquoise"

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  Unusual and colourful — distinctive without being odd.

• 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.

• Srebro

  Polish for "silver"

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  For a grey, gleaming coat — Polish and elegant.

• Miedź

  Polish for "copper"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

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

• Krzemień

  Polish for "flint"

  Strong · Nature & mountains

  It strikes sparks — for a hard, persistent character.

• Tatra

  Poland's high mountain range

  Nature & mountains · Adventurous

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

• Giewont

  The famous peak above Zakopane

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  The sleeping knight of legend — for a big, calm dog.

• Turnia

  Polish for a rocky Tatra crag

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  Highland and sharp — a climber's name, not a couch dog's.

• Polana

  Polish for "forest clearing"

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  Open and warm — it sounds like where a dog runs off-lead.

• Puszcza

  Polish for "primeval forest", as in Białowieża

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  Wild and stately — for a big, wolf-like girl.

• 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.

• Bocian

  Polish for "stork", the emblem of the countryside

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  Long legs and the Polish countryside — for a tall, lean dog.

• Borsuk

  Polish for "badger"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  A black-and-white face and pure stubbornness — apt for many breeds.

• 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.

• Promyk

  Polish for "little sunbeam"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Warm and bright — for a dog that lifts the mood by existing.

• Zenit

  Polish for "zenith"

  Elegant · Adventurous

  Short and precise — modern without pretension.

• Meteor

  Polish for "meteor"

  Adventurous · Strong

  For a dog that streaks through the flat once an hour.

• Wega

  One of the brightest stars in the sky

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  Short, stellar and feminine — without the sugar.

• Świteź

  The lake from Mickiewicz's ballad

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  A Polish ballad in one word — mysterious and native.

• Zorzanka

  Diminutive of "zorza" (aurora)

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  The tender version of Zorza — for a small, russet-tinged girl.

• Śmiałek

  Polish for "the bold one"

  Adventurous · Strong

  A name that compliments — it says exactly what you mean.

• Bystrzak

  Polish for "clever clogs"

  Playful · Adventurous

  For the dog that solved the fridge latch — said with a wink.

• Chytrus

  Polish for "sly one"

  Playful

  An affectionate word for the dog who always finds the treats.

• Śmigły

  Polish for "swift, nimble"

  Adventurous · Strong

  For sighthounds and every dog built to run.

• 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.

• Kudłacz

  Polish for "the shaggy one"

  Playful · Nature & mountains

  Descriptive and warm — for a dog you can never fully brush.

• Puchatek

  Polish for "fluffy"; also Winnie the Pooh

  Cute · Playful

  Disarming, and known to every Polish child.

• Maluch

  Polish for "little one"; also the cult Fiat 126p

  Playful · Classic

  A double meaning that makes every Pole grin.

• Grzmotek

  Diminutive of "thunderclap"

  Playful · Strong

  Small dog, big noise — the name gets it exactly right.

• 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.

• Ciapek

  From "ciapa" — for a gentle klutz

  Cute · Playful

  An affectionate word for a dog that trips over its own paws.

• Dyzio

  A character from Polish children's rhymes

  Playful · Classic

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

• Gapcio

  From "gapa" — a scatterbrain

  Playful · Cute

  For the dog that misses the ball right under its nose.

• Siwek

  From "siwy" — grey-coated

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Descriptive and traditional — for a dog greying with dignity.

• Łaciaty

  Polish for "patchy, piebald"

  Classic · Playful

  The simplest Polish way to name a dog — after how it looks.

• Kropka

  Polish for "dot"

  Cute · Playful

  For a girl with one distinct spot — simple and exact.

• Plamka

  Polish for "little patch"

  Cute · Playful

  Descriptive and tender — the Polish habit of naming by markings.

• 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.

• Kudłatek

  Diminutive of "shaggy"

  Playful · Cute

  Warm and descriptive — for a dog that always looks tousled.

• Dropsik

  From "drops" — a boiled sweet

  Cute · Playful

  A retro Polish sweet — an eighties name, charming again now.

• Bączek

  Polish for "spinning top" / "little bumblebee"

  Playful · Cute

  Spins like a top — for a puppy with no brakes.

• 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.

• Sułtan

  A ruler's title; a traditional big-dog name

  Strong · Elegant

  Stately and old-fashioned — for a dog that rules itself.

• Kajtuś

  A diminutive; Korczak's "Kajtuś the Wizard"

  Cute · Playful

  From Polish children's literature — tender and a little magical.

• Piast

  Founder of Poland's first royal dynasty

  Classic · Strong

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

• Mieszko

  Poland's first ruler

  Classic · Strong

  Historic, yet still natural on a dog — a rare combination.

• Chrobry

  Bolesław I's epithet — "the Brave"

  Strong · Classic

  It literally means "the brave" — for a fearless nature.

• Łokietek

  The epithet of Poland's short-statured king

  Classic · Playful

  The little king — the best possible name for a fearless small dog.

• 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.

• Syrenka

  Warsaw's emblem; also the cult Polish car

  Classic · Adventurous

  Two Polish associations at once — a sword and an old car.

• Kasztanka

  Józef Piłsudski's mare

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Poland's most famous historical animal — for a chestnut girl.

• Zagłoba

  The boastful nobleman of Sienkiewicz's Trilogy

  Playful · Classic

  For a dog that talks a lot and eats even more.

• Kmicic

  The hot-headed hero of "The Deluge"

  Adventurous · Strong

  A hothead with a good heart — apt for a lot of dogs.

• Jurand

  The knight from "The Teutonic Knights"

  Strong · Classic

  A stern, knightly sound — for a big protective dog.

• Maćko

  The old knight from "The Teutonic Knights"

  Classic · Playful

  Seasoned and tough — for an older dog with character.

• Jagienka

  The spirited heroine of "The Teutonic Knights"

  Classic · Adventurous

  A girl who hunts for herself — for an unmanageable female.

• Danusia

  The delicate heroine of "The Teutonic Knights"

  Classic · Cute

  Soft and literary — for a small, gentle girl.

• Telimena

  The elegant lady of "Pan Tadeusz"

  Elegant · Classic

  For a girl who knows she's the prettiest at the park.

• Zbyszko

  The young knight of "The Teutonic Knights"

  Classic · Strong

  Youthful bravado — for a big dog that hasn't grown up yet.

• Bolko

  Short for Bolesław — a Piast name

  Classic · Playful

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

• Popiel

  A legendary ruler; also "ash-grey"

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Doubly apt for an ash-coated dog.

• 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.

• Ciupaga

  The Tatra highlander's axe-staff

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  Hard and regional — from Podhale, not from a catalogue.

• Wisełka

  Diminutive of the Vistula

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  The tender version of the river — for a small, restless girl.

• Mazur

  A man of Masuria; also a national dance

  Classic · Nature & mountains

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

• Kaszub

  A man of Kashubia

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Northern and native — rare, yet instantly understood.

• Kujawiak

  A Polish folk dance from Kuyavia

  Classic · Playful

  Danceable and cheerful — for a dog that spins at your feet.

• Oberek

  The fastest Polish folk dance

  Playful · Classic

  It spins without end — apt for a dog that cannot stop.

• Krakus

  A man of Kraków; also a light cavalryman

  Classic · Adventurous

  Urban and historic — it sounds brisk and very Polish.

• Bartnik

  An old-Polish forest beekeeper

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  A forgotten Polish trade — a honeyed note for a golden coat.

• Rycerz

  Polish for "knight"

  Strong · Classic

  For the dog that steps in front of you when a stranger approaches.

• Hetman

  A commander of armies in old Poland

  Strong · Elegant

  A commander — for the dog that organizes the rest of the pack.

• Kmieć

  An old-Polish freeholding farmer

  Classic · Nature & mountains

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

• Szlachcic

  A Polish nobleman

  Elegant · Classic

  Tongue in cheek — for a dog convinced of its own superiority.

• Grajek

  Polish for "street musician"

  Playful · Classic

  For the dog that howls along and believes it's helping.

• Wierny

  Polish for "faithful"

  Classic · Strong

  One word — the entire contract between a dog and a person.

• Karmelek

  Diminutive of "caramel"

  Cute · Playful

  The warmer version of Karmel — for a golden-coated puppy.

• Michałek

  A cult Polish sweet; also short for Michał

  Cute · Classic

  A sweet and a name at once — a very Polish joke in one word.

• Mazurek

  The Polish Easter cake; also a dance

  Classic · Cute

  A cake, a dance and a region in one — hard to be more Polish.

• Kremówka

  The Polish cream cake, famous from Wadowice

  Cute · Elegant

  White, fluffy and sweet — for a small, cream-coated girl.

• Piernik

  Polish spiced gingerbread, famous from Toruń

  Classic · Cute

  Dark brown and spiced — for a dog of deep, warm colour.

• Makowiec

  The Polish poppy-seed roll

  Classic · Cute

  Black-and-white layers — apt for a two-coloured dog.

• Piegus

  Polish for "freckled"; also a poppy-seed cake

  Playful · Cute

  Perfect for a speckled dog — it describes and amuses at once.

• 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.

• Wafelek

  Diminutive of "wafer"

  Cute · Playful

  Crunchy and cheerful — for a small dog of endless energy.

• Sękacz

  The Podlasie tree-shaped cake

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Knotted like an old tree — for a big, solidly built dog.

• Karpatka

  A Polish cake with a mountain-like crust

  Cute · Nature & mountains

  Named for the Carpathians — sweetness with a mountain note.

• Faworek

  The crisp Polish carnival pastry

  Playful · Cute

  Light, twisted and crisp — like a puppy in constant motion.

• Landrynka

  The colourful Polish boiled sweet

  Cute · Playful

  Colourful and retro — for a lively little girl.

• Cukierek

  Polish for "sweet, candy"

  Cute · Playful

  The simplest possible declaration of love for a dog.

• Eklerka

  Polish for "éclair"

  Elegant · Cute

  Long and elegant — for a dachshund or a slender girl.

• Andrut

  A thin Polish wafer from Kalwaria

  Classic · Playful

  Regional and half-forgotten — it sounds like a name, not a dessert.

• Rodzynek

  Polish for "raisin"; also "the one special one"

  Playful · Cute

  Polish idiom for "the odd one out" — for an only-dog household.

• Migdałek

  Diminutive of "almond"

  Cute · Elegant

  Almond eyes — for a dog with a long, gentle gaze.

• Orzeszek

  Diminutive of "nut"

  Cute · Nature & mountains

  Small, hard and brown — three traits in one name.

• Makówka

  Polish for "poppy head"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  An affectionate, slightly cheeky word for a dog's head.

• Śliwka

  Polish for "plum"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Dark and round — for a small, blue-black girl.

• Wiśnia

  Polish for "sour cherry"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Red and vivid — for a girl with an intense personality.

• Czereśnia

  Polish for "sweet cherry"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Summery and sweet — Wiśnia's gentler sister.

• Morela

  Polish for "apricot"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Exactly the colour most small dogs actually are.

• Gruszka

  Polish for "pear"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  The shape says it all — an affectionate word about a dog's build.

• Jabłuszko

  Diminutive of "apple"

  Cute · Nature & mountains

  Round and rosy — the fondest Polish fruit diminutive.

• Cytrynka

  Diminutive of "lemon"

  Playful · Nature & mountains

  Sharp and lively — for a tart, contrary little girl.

• Pyza

  A round Polish dumpling; also "chubby-cheeked"

  Playful · Cute

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

• Kopytko

  A Polish potato dumpling

  Playful · Classic

  Small, soft and Polish — it sounds like a little hoof.

• Gołąbek

  A Polish cabbage roll; literally "little dove"

  Classic · Cute

  A dish and a term of endearment at once.

• Knedel

  A Polish fruit-filled dumpling

  Playful · Classic

  Round and soft — affectionately, for a dog that likes to eat.

• Uszko

  A tiny Polish dumpling; literally "little ear"

  Cute · Classic

  Doubly apt for a dog with remarkable ears.

• Placek

  A Polish potato pancake

  Playful · Classic

  From the Polish idiom for lying flat out — for a floor-sprawler.

• 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.

• Rosołek

  Diminutive of Polish chicken broth

  Cute · Classic

  Homely and warming — it sounds like Sunday lunch.

• Ogórek

  Polish for "cucumber"

  Playful · Nature & mountains

  A long green joke — excellent for a dachshund.

• Buraczek

  Diminutive of "beetroot"

  Playful · Nature & mountains

  Dark red and round — fondly, for a stocky ginger dog.

• Kabanos

  A thin Polish sausage

  Playful · Classic

  Polish dogs' favourite treat — and the ideal dachshund name.

• Parówka

  Polish for "frankfurter"

  Playful

  Teasing and fond — for a dog that would sell its soul for one.

• Twarożek

  Diminutive of Polish curd cheese

  Cute · Classic

  White and soft — for a small, cream-coated dog.

• Serek

  Diminutive of "cheese"

  Cute · Playful

  Short, soft and disarming — it sticks at once.

• Masełko

  Diminutive of "butter"

  Cute · Playful

  Golden and soft — for a butter-coloured coat.

• Maślanka

  Polish for "buttermilk"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Creamy and rustic — for a pale, gentle-natured girl.

• 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.

• Herbatka

  Diminutive of "tea"

  Cute · Classic

  Calm and homely — for a dog that keeps you company by the armchair.

• Kompot

  The Polish stewed-fruit drink

  Playful · Classic

  A lunchtime classic in every Polish home — warm and funny.

• Oranżada

  The cult Polish fizzy drink

  Playful · Classic

  Fizzy and retro — for a girl who never comes off the boil.