100 Best Pug Names
Choosing the perfect name for your Pug is an exciting part of welcoming this small but mighty Toy breed into your family. Originally from China, Pugs are known for their playful nature, gentle family spirit and friendly disposition, so you'll want a name that captures their unique character. Whether you prefer something classic and dignified, playful and fun, or completely unique, we've curated the best names that suit the Pug's personality and charm.
Names by Gender
Male Names25
Gizmo— Don't feed him after midnight, or any time really
Pretzel— For the dog who twists into funny sleeping positions
Archie— Cheeky and bold with vintage appeal
Bacon— Sizzling personality and irresistible charm
Banjo— Twangy, fun, and always making music
Basil— Herbaceous charm with continental sophistication
Bongo— Drumming his paws on everything in sight
Brooks— Babbling with joy like a woodland stream
Buddy— The quintessential best friend name
Cashew— Small, nutty, and surprisingly sweet
Cheddar— Sharp, aged, and full of flavor
Chester— Old English charm in a modern package
Churro— Crispy, sugary, and a carnival of fun
Dexter— Clever and curious with a scientific mind
Figaro— An operatic name with fruity undertones
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Female Names37
Clover— Lucky charm on four legs
Daisy— Bright, cheerful, and always blooming
Ginger— A spicy name for a red-coated beauty
Honey— Golden sweetness that sticks with you forever
Lily— Pure and lovely as the flower itself
Olive— Peaceful and Mediterranean in spirit
Poppy— Bright and vibrant as a field of flowers
Pup Tart— Frosted, sprinkled, and ready to pop out of the toaster
Rosie— Rosy-cheeked and full of love
Taffy— Stretchy, colorful, and pulled in all directions
Abby— Approachable and always ready to play
Agnes— Old-school adorable with spectacles energy
Annie— An optimistic spirit who believes in tomorrow
Aster— A star-shaped flower blooming in autumn
Bambi— Wide-eyed innocence on wobbly legs
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Unisex Names38
Biscuit— A warm, comforting name for a golden-hearted dog
Crouton— Crunchy little addition that makes everything better
Fluffernutter— A fluffy sandwich of chaotic sweetness
Kiwi— Fuzzy on the outside, sweet on the inside
Noodle— Floppy, wiggly, and impossible not to love
Nugget— A golden little morsel of pure joy
Pancake— Flat, stacked, and best served with love
Popcorn— Popping with excitement at every little thing
Pupperoni— A pizza topping and a pupper in one
Ravioli— A stuffed little pillow of pure joy
Snickerdoodle— A cookie name for a sweet, cinnamon-swirled pup
Snickers— Satisfies your need for laughter every time
Sprout— Small but growing into something wonderful
Sunny— Radiating warmth and happiness everywhere
Tater— A little spud with big potato energy
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Names by Category
Food-Inspired Names
BiscuitCroutonFluffernutterGingerHoneyKiwiNoodleNuggetOlivePancakePopcornPretzel
Cute Names
BiscuitCloverCroutonDaisyFluffernutterGizmoHoneyKiwiLilyNuggetOlivePancake
Classic Names
BiscuitDaisyGingerHoneyLilyRosieAbbyAgnesAnnieArchieBaileyBoots
Nature-Inspired Names
CloverDaisyGingerLilyOlivePoppyRosieSproutSunnyAsterBambiBasil
Playful Names
CloverGizmoKiwiNoodlePopcornPoppySproutSunnyTaffyArchieBanjoBongo
Funny Names
CroutonFluffernutterGizmoNoodleNuggetPancakePretzelPup TartPupperoniRavioliSnickerdoodleSnickers
All Pug Name Ideas
Name
Gender
Categories
Description
Biscuit
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A warm, comforting name for a golden-hearted dog
Clover
female
nature-inspiredcute
Lucky charm on four legs
Crouton
unisex
food-inspiredfunny
Crunchy little addition that makes everything better
Daisy
female
classicnature-inspired
Bright, cheerful, and always blooming
Fluffernutter
unisex
funnycute
A fluffy sandwich of chaotic sweetness
Ginger
female
food-inspirednature-inspired
A spicy name for a red-coated beauty
Gizmo
male
playfulcute
Don't feed him after midnight, or any time really
Honey
female
food-inspiredcute
Golden sweetness that sticks with you forever
Kiwi
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Fuzzy on the outside, sweet on the inside
Lily
female
classicnature-inspired
Pure and lovely as the flower itself
Noodle
unisex
playfulfunny
Floppy, wiggly, and impossible not to love
Nugget
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A golden little morsel of pure joy
Olive
female
food-inspirednature-inspired
Peaceful and Mediterranean in spirit
Pancake
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Flat, stacked, and best served with love
Popcorn
unisex
food-inspiredplayful
Popping with excitement at every little thing
Poppy
female
nature-inspiredcute
Bright and vibrant as a field of flowers
Pretzel
male
food-inspiredfunny
For the dog who twists into funny sleeping positions
Pup Tart
female
funnyfood-inspired
Frosted, sprinkled, and ready to pop out of the toaster
Pupperoni
unisex
funnyfood-inspired
A pizza topping and a pupper in one
Ravioli
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A stuffed little pillow of pure joy
Rosie
female
classiccute
Rosy-cheeked and full of love
Snickerdoodle
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A cookie name for a sweet, cinnamon-swirled pup
Snickers
unisex
food-inspiredfunny
Satisfies your need for laughter every time
Sprout
unisex
nature-inspiredcute
Small but growing into something wonderful
Sunny
unisex
nature-inspiredplayful
Radiating warmth and happiness everywhere
Taffy
female
food-inspiredcute
Stretchy, colorful, and pulled in all directions
Tater
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A little spud with big potato energy
Tater Tot
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A bite-sized bundle of crispy joy
Tofu
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Bland appearance but absorbs all the love
Waffles
unisex
food-inspiredfunny
Sweet and full of character, with a crispy exterior
Abby
female
classiccute
Approachable and always ready to play
Agnes
female
classiccute
Old-school adorable with spectacles energy
Annie
female
classiccute
An optimistic spirit who believes in tomorrow
Archie
male
classicplayful
Cheeky and bold with vintage appeal
Aster
female
nature-inspiredcute
A star-shaped flower blooming in autumn
Bacon
male
food-inspiredfunny
Sizzling personality and irresistible charm
Bailey
unisex
classiccute
Sweet and comforting like a warm drink
Bambi
female
cutenature-inspired
Wide-eyed innocence on wobbly legs
Banjo
male
playfulfunny
Twangy, fun, and always making music
Basil
male
food-inspirednature-inspired
Herbaceous charm with continental sophistication
Bean
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A tiny little jumping bean of energy
Birdie
female
sportycute
One under par and light as a feather
Blossom
female
nature-inspiredcute
Opening up to the world one petal at a time
Bongo
male
playfulfunny
Drumming his paws on everything in sight
Boop
unisex
playfulcute
For the nose that demands to be booped
Boots
unisex
cuteclassic
White-pawed and ready for any adventure
Bramble
unisex
nature-inspiredplayful
Thorny exterior, sweet berry interior
Breezy
female
nature-inspiredplayful
Light, carefree, and always refreshing
Brooks
male
nature-inspiredclassic
Babbling with joy like a woodland stream
Bubbles
female
playfulcute
Effervescent and impossible to catch
Buddy
male
classicplayful
The quintessential best friend name
Butterscotch
female
food-inspiredcute
Rich, golden, and impossibly sweet
Cashew
male
food-inspiredcute
Small, nutty, and surprisingly sweet
Chai
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Spiced, warm, and perfect for cozy evenings
Cheddar
male
food-inspiredfunny
Sharp, aged, and full of flavor
Chester
male
classiccute
Old English charm in a modern package
Chip
unisex
food-inspiredplayful
Crispy, salty, and everyone reaches for more
Churro
male
food-inspiredcute
Crispy, sugary, and a carnival of fun
Cinnamon
female
food-inspiredcute
Warm, spicy, and rolls right off the tongue
Clementine
female
elegantfood-inspired
Citrusy sweetness with vintage charm
Coco
female
food-inspiredelegant
Decadent and fashionable with Parisian flair
Coral
female
nature-inspiredcute
Colorful, oceanic, and wonderfully unique
Cricket
female
nature-inspiredplayful
Chirpy, bouncy, and full of summer evenings
Cupcake
female
food-inspiredcute
Frosted with sweetness and sprinkled with fun
Dexter
male
classicplayful
Clever and curious with a scientific mind
Dolly
female
cuteclassic
Sweet as the country legend herself
Domino
unisex
playfulcute
Black and white and toppling things over
Donut
unisex
food-inspiredfunny
Round in the middle and glazed with love
Doodle
unisex
playfulcute
Artistically fluffy and creatively silly
Dumpling
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Round, soft, and filled with goodness
Ellie
female
classiccute
Bright-eyed and bursting with gentle energy
Ethel
female
classicfunny
The sassy neighbor everyone loves
Felix
unisex
classicplayful
Lucky by name and fortunate by nature
Fern
female
nature-inspiredcute
Delicate yet resilient, thriving everywhere
Fifi
female
cuteplayful
Frou-frou fabulous and proud of it
Figaro
male
food-inspiredelegant
An operatic name with fruity undertones
Finn
male
classicplayful
Adventurous and spirited with Irish roots
Flora
female
nature-inspiredelegant
The goddess of flowers in furry form
Floyd
unisex
classicplayful
A laid-back name with psychedelic undertones
Fondue
unisex
food-inspiredelegant
Warm, cheesy, and bringing everyone together
Forrest
male
nature-inspiredclassic
Deep, mysterious, and full of life
Frankie
unisex
classicplayful
Easygoing and endlessly charming
Fritz
unisex
classicplayful
German engineering meets canine chaos
Fudge
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Rich, dense, and a total indulgence
Furdinand
male
funnycute
A furry twist on a classic name
Gadget
male
playfulfunny
Always investigating and figuring things out
Gertrude
female
classicfunny
Trudy for short, hilarity for long
Giggles
female
playfulcute
Brings laughter wherever she goes
Gouda
male
food-inspiredfunny
A gouda boy through and through
Gracie
female
classiccute
Graceful in name and occasionally in movement
Granola
female
food-inspirednature-inspired
Crunchy, earthy, and full of wholesome goodness
Gus
male
classiccute
A short and stout name full of character
Hazel
female
nature-inspiredclassic
Warm-toned and irresistibly nutty
Heath
male
nature-inspiredclassic
Open moorland character with windswept charm
Hershey
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Chocolate-coated sweetness in every way
Hobbit
unisex
cutefunny
Short legs, big feet, loves second breakfast
Jalapeño
male
food-inspiredfunny
Tiny but packing serious heat
Jasper
male
nature-inspiredclassic
A gemstone name with rugged appeal
Jester
male
playfulfunny
The court fool who rules through laughter
Jinx
unisex
playfulfunny
Wherever this dog goes, mischief follows
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good names for a Pug?
Popular names for Pugs include Biscuit, Clover, Crouton, Daisy, Fluffernutter. The best name depends on your dog's personality — playful names work great for this energetic breed.
What are popular male Pug names?
Top male names for Pugs include Gizmo, Pretzel, Archie, Bacon, Banjo. These names reflect the breed's friendly personality.
What are popular female Pug names?
Great female names for Pugs include Clover, Daisy, Ginger, Honey, Lily. These names capture the adorable charm of the breed.
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