501+ Best Brown Dog Names [year]

Have you welcomed a brown bundle of four-legged happiness in your life? Bringing home a new pup comes with a lot of responsibilities, and naming them is one of the most important and fun ones.

best brown dog names
Choosing the best brown dog names for your new puppy.

Naming a dog is an exciting process, and there are so many factors that you need to consider. Your dog’s characteristics, unique features, what makes them special, breed, coat color, physical attributes, and more. You want a name that is unique and fits your dog perfectly.

This comprehensive guide has some of the best brown dog names picked out for you. But first, let us look at some of the critical things you must keep in mind when picking a name.

Factors To Consider When Choosing A Name

Dogs are playful, cheerful, and loving, and they deserve a name that showcases their unique personalities. Here are some tips to help you along:

brown goldendoodle face
The smiling face of a brown and black Godlendoodle with a short coat (aka a recent haircut)
  • Stick with a short and simple name that is easy to pronounce. Long, complicated names get uncomfortable to say after a point of time and can confuse your dog. Go for one syllable or two-syllable names that are easy to pronounce.
  • Choose a name that your dog resonates with and answers to. Do not give them a name that can be mistaken for a command.
  • The name should be unique and match your dog’s personality. For example, an athletic dog can be named after an athlete, or a witty dog can be named after a scientist.
  • Whatever name you end up choosing, stick to it. If you can’t decide on one name and keep changing your mind, it will only confuse your dog more.
  • If you have a couple of dogs at home, make sure to name them differently so that they do not end up confused. Avoid choosing any name that has a negative connotation. Instead, you should choose names that sound happy, cheerful, and overall positive.

Boy Brown Dog Names

Here are a few boy brown dog name recommendations for your furry pet that they would love to be called.

  • Blaze
  • Curry
  • Rex
  • Yogi (Our best Yoga and Zen dog names)
  • Cricket
  • Benji
  • Reeses
  • Chewy
  • Oak
  • Loki
  • Moose
  • Nugget
  • Bear
  • Chevy
  • Nestle
  • Harley
  • Grady
  • Pluto
  • Grizzly
  • Jerry
  • Chip
  • Atom
  • Kodiak
  • Frito
  • Jack
  • Koda
  • Digger
  • Finley
  • Brewster
brown dachshund sits on vouch
A brown Dachshund sits on a couch. These ankle-high dogs go BIG on personality.
  • Clay
  • Caesar
  • Albus
  • Angus
  • Cider
  • Pepe
  • Oso
  • Goose
  • Chuck
  • Pebble
  • Bruiser
  • Pinto
  • Mars
  • Goliath
  • Clifford
  • Bran
  • Buckeye
  • Leo
  • Spike
  • Clyde
  • Button
  • Ander
  • Tiny Tim
  • Roo
  • Bruin
  • Corky
  • Bean
  • Pecan
  • Chipper
  • Echo
  • Copper
  • Tank
  • Li’l Man
  • General

  • Beau
  • Nola
  • Reef
  • Guinness
  • Klondike
  • Hank
  • Pickle
  • Teddy
  • Guey
  • Diesel
  • Jackson
  • Badger
  • Hickory
  • Prune
  • Rocky
  • Hawk
  • Maximus
  • Gouda
  • Hops
  • Reno
  • Charlie
  • Hershey
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A brown dog with white markings enjoying the initial snowfall.
  • Axel
  • Squirt
  • Jasper
  • Chipmunk
  • Meatloaf
  • Garbanzo
  • Harvey
  • Gunner
  • Dusty
  • Rufus
  • Rusty
  • Quinn
  • Barrel
  • Nacho
  • Bubba

  • Brutus
  • Baylor
  • Grande
  • Boss
  • Buck
  • Butters
  • Tot
  • Dino
  • Duncan
  • Buster
  • Jupiter
  • Peewee
  • Russell
  • Umber

 

Girl Brown Dog Names

Girl brown dogs can be very pretty and charming. Here are some of our favorite options.

  • Sarah
  • Henna
  • Addison
  • Goldie
  • Roxy
  • Kiki
  • Coco (Cocoa)
  • Pepper
  • Pebbles
  • Angel
  • Cloves
  • Ginger

  • Harper
  • Bambi
  • Kahlua
  • Nutmeg
  • Mahogany
  • Penny
  • Honey
  • Ava
  • Olive
  • Cleo
  • Bella
  • Maisie (Maisy)
  • Fawn
  • Lucy
  • Marian
  • Annie
  • Mia
  • Abby (Abigail)
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A Chocolate Goldendoodle in a dog park (Parti with white face)
  • Poppy
  • Teak
  • Sable
  • Jenny
  • Alice
  • Amber
  • Betty
  • Auburn
  • Gracie
  • Buttercup
  • Daisy
  • Bailey
  • Nala
  • Heather
  • Betsy
  • Pixie
  • Lady
  • Lola
  • Cola
  • Dixie
  • Addie
  • Oreo

  • Topaz
  • Java
  • Rosie
  • Susan
  • Autumn
  • Millie
  • Tea
  • Pippa
  • Sienna
  • Zoe (Zoey)
  • Ellie
  • Brunette
  • Martha
  • Hazel
  • Biscuit
  • Cookie
  • Canela

  • Elle
  • Carmella
  • Bell
  • Sandy
  • Bronze
  • Willow
  • Piper
  • Winnie
  • Kate
  • Tawny
  • Emma
  • Belle
  • Molly
  • Sadie

 

Food-Inspired Brown Dog Names

If you want a name that’s sweet or spicy just like your pup, why not name them after a food item? Here are some ideas to get you started. (See our top 100 food-related dog names)

black and brown dachshund
A black and brown Dachshund
  • Chocolate
  • Mocha
  • Brownie
  • Potato
  • Meatball
  • Almond
  • Chai
  • Coffee
  • Fudge
  • Peanut

  • Caramel
  • Snickers
  • Whiskey
  • Hazelnut
  • Waffles
  • Pancake
  • Bacon
  • Tater
  • Cupcake
  • Milkshake
  • Hersheys
  • Donut
  • Preztel
  • Gelato
  • Sprinkles
  • Truffles

  • Momos
  • S’mores
  • Acorn
  • Pretzel
  • Nutella
  • Toffee
  • Twix
  • Peaches
  • Bourbon
  • Mushroom
  • Mochi
  • Champagne
  • Cashew
  • Cheesecake
  • Barley
  • Walnut
  • Chickpea
  • Cheeseburger
  • Jellybean
  • Cheddar
  • Cinnamon
  • Soy

Movie Character Brown Dog Names

Does your dog remind you of your favorite movie character? Check out these popular movie character names you might like for your dog. (Also see our best male Disney dog names, and best comic book and super hero names).

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A fully grown apricot color Maltipoo. Trending towards a tan or brown coat. Photo: PD/Flickr
  • Milo
  • Frank
  • Godzilla
  • Han Solo
  • Chewbacca
  • Spock
  • Fang
  • Marty
  • Lilo
  • Bolt
  • Trinity
  • Tarzan
  • Frankenstein
  • Mickey
  • Honey Bunny
  • Simba
  • Neo
  • George
  • Atticus

  • Buzz
  • Morpheus
  • Max
  • Tramp
  • Voldemort
  • Scarlette
  • Thelma
  • Toto
  • Jafar
  • Rizzo
  • Gizmo
  • Aurora
  • Jabba
  • Rocket
  • Harry
  • Moana
  • Cinderella
  • Elsa
  • Minnie
  • Scooby
  • Woody
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A chocolate Toy Poodle eating from a ceramic bowl
  • Pooh
  • Jasmine
  • Ariel
  • Olaf
  • Sansa
  • Mary Poppins
  • Hermione
  • Rose
  • Juno
  • Baby
  • Darcy
  • Remus
  • Vito
  • Ewok
  • Tiffany
  • Yoda

 

Italian Brown Dog Names

If your brown dog is of an Italian breed, or if you are fond of Italy yourself, why not pick an Italian brown dog name too?

  • Armani
  • Antonia
  • Giulia
  • Regina
  • Elda
  • Aldo
  • Diego
  • Vincenzo
  • Gabbana
  • Grazia
  • Viviana
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Brown and black young puppies sleeping in a shared crate.
  • Tino
  • Fontana
  • Versace
  • Giuliano
  • Filippo
  • Volante
  • Anita
  • Corrado
  • Pasquale
  • Moschino
  • Domenico
  • Ernesto
  • Prada
  • Rocco
  • Gucci
  • Rufina
  • Trista
  • Rosa

  • Pucci
  • Lucio
  • Donatella
  • Francesca
  • Lavinia
  • Massimo
  • Fabio
  • Dolce
  • Elmo
  • Sergio
  • Alessia
  • Pascal
  • Alonza
  • Ludovica
  • Titian
  • Lorenzo
  • Cadenza
  • Ilario
  • Renata
  • Ambrosi
  • Giovanni
  • Romeo
  • Giovanna
  • Rosalia
  • Gino

  • Cavalli
  • Egidio
  • Renzo
  • Elena
  • Amalea
  • Raphael
  • Ricardo
  • Tommaso
  • Primo
  • Carlotta
  • Ignazio
  • Lunetta
  • Leonardo
  • Giorgia
  • Ettore
  • Romano
  • Valentino
  • Matteo
  • Pippino
  • Carlo
  • Fendi
  • Angelo

  • Mona
  • Benedetta
  • Constanza
  • Pietra
  • Luigi
  • Gemma
  • Caprice
  • Ferragamo
  • Bellissa
  • Dona
  • Rachele
  • Piero
  • Olympia
  • Piapious
  • Enzo
  • Arturo
  • Guido
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The super cute face of a Chocolate Goldendoodle
  • Flavio
  • Francesco
  • Paolo
  • Colombo
  • Aria
  • Carmela
  • Baptiste
  • Octavia
  • Giorgio
  • Martina
  • Luca
  • Gianni
  • Belinda
  • Cira
  • Michelangelo
  • Salvatore
  • Serena
  • Flavia
  • Leone
  • Alessandro
  • Pietro

  • Stella
  • Catarina
  • Rinaldo
  • Ginevra
  • Clarice
  • Giuseppe
  • Rosetta
  • Antonio
  • Federico
  • Dante
  • Enrico
  • Mario
  • Giada
  • Federica
  • Ugo
  • Tito

 

French Brown Dog Names

A French-inspired brown dog name can be quite the treat to the years. Have a look at some excellent choices.

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A French Mastiff dog getting a pat on the head. Look at those jowls!
  • Violetta
  • Absolon
  • Giselle
  • Timothée
  • Bisous
  • Marie
  • Laurent
  • Bernadette
  • Noel
  • Fabien
  • Louise
  • Luc
  • Hugo
  • Noelle
  • Croissant
  • Simone
  • Isabelle
  • Iva

  • Éloise
  • Fondue
  • Javier
  • Renée
  • Corbin
  • Milou
  • Etienne
  • Quentin
  • Margeaux
  • Albert
  • Jolie
  • Sylvie
  • Souffle
  • Paul
  • Yves
  • Amélie
  • Florian
  • Étoile
  • Josephine
  • Marc
  • Sabine
  • Louie
  • Vivienne
  • Lisette
  • Franc
  • Gabriel
  • Antoine
  • Odette
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A very wet Poodle puppy during bathtime
  • Jacques
  • Claudette
  • Monet
  • Bridgette
  • Durant
  • Olivier
  • Baguette
  • Gabrielle
  • Juliette
  • Bardot
  • Fleur
  • Stéphane
  • Parfait
  • Charlotte
  • Remy
  • Maurice
  • Beaumont
  • Babette
  • Katriane
  • Ésmee
  • Sébastien

  • Bijoux
  • Frederic
  • Dominique
  • Tintin
  • Roxanne
  • Brigitte
  • Curtis
  • Hubert
  • Clementine
  • Jean
  • Asterix
  • Adrien
  • Cherie
  • Amie
  • Peu
  • Henri
  • Camille
  • Cecile
  • Marcel
  • Samuel
  • Chouchou
  • Chloé
  • Gaston
  • Colette
  • Voltaire
  • Eclair
  • Celine

  • Cosette
  • Patrice
  • Percival
  • Pierre
  • Suzette
  • Escargot
  • Victor
  • Geneviѐve
  • Louis
  • Bleu
  • Antoinette
  • Zara
  • Clara
  • Adeline
  • Brindille
  • Phillippe
  • Bonbon
  • Martin
  • Andre
  • Matisse
  • Lucille
  • Julien
  • Delphine
  • Claude

 

Spanish Brown Dog Names

If you have a Spanish-origin dog breed, picking a name that’s closer to its roots would be a great idea. Besides, Spanish names sound really appealing. Here are some options that you can look into.

Portuguese water dog in training
A Portuguese Water Dog in training
  • Salvador
  • Natalia
  • Geraldo
  • Isabel
  • Armando
  • Valencia
  • Felicia
  • Rosario
  • Yoyi
  • Raymundo
  • Maximiliano
  • Estrella
  • Eduardo
  • Santiago
  • Idola
  • Rosita

  • Eva
  • Vicente
  • Esteban
  • Niña
  • Luna
  • Flor
  • Ventura

  • Blanca
  • Ponce
  • Donato
  • Lupe
  • María
  • Luz
  • Valentina
  • Rodrigo
  • Ferdinand
  • Teresa
  • Rocio
  • Muñeca
  • Fernando
  • Alonzo
  • Carlos
  • Isabela
  • Pedro
  • Yolanda
  • Maribela
  • Lucinda
  • Alejandra
  • Santana
  • Melosa
  • Soledad
  • Mora
  • Bernardo
  • Cecilio

  • Tierra
  • Enrique
  • Zoila
  • Inez
  • Consuelo
  • Roldan
  • Gonzalo
  • Rio
  • Ana
  • Rosalinda
  • Marta
  • Rico
  • Querida
  • Dario
  • Navarro
  • Jorge
  • Paulo
  • Jacinta
  • Bonita
  • Cariña
  • Matilda
  • Margarita
  • Manuel
  • Reina
  • Inocencia
  • Marco
  • Alejandro
  • Consuela

  • Luis
  • Pilar
  • Esperanza
  • Marcela
  • Melia
  • Cortez
  • Roberta
  • Sierra
  • Gabriela
  • Juan
  • Guillermo
  • Lisandro
  • Mercedes
  • Carmen
  • Catalina
  • Felipe
  • Isadora
  • Pequeña
  • Paloma
  • Perla
  • Cruz
  • Chico
  • Emilio
  • Nita
  • Zorro
  • Corazón
black labradoodle on a paddleboard
A black Labradoodle on a paddleboard. Wearing a floatation vest. They are good swimmers but all dogs can get tired.
  • Juana
  • Lela
  • Bebe
  • Rita
  • Mariposa
  • Sancho
  • Chiquita
  • Rafael
  • Sancha
  • Frederica
  • Magdalena
  • Pequeño
  • Vida
  • Luisa
  • Pancho
  • Marina
  • Justina
  • Beatriz
  • Pablo

  • Alma
  • Xiomara
  • Ramon
  • Ramona
  • José
  • Cristina
  • Quito
  • Benito
  • Paco
  • Cielo
  • Graciela
  • Delores
  • Esmeralda
  • Feliz
  • Marcia
  • Uno
  • Socorro
  • Chica
  • Raul
  • Lucia
  • Ximen

 

Superhero Brown Dog Names

Who doesn’t think their dog is a superhero? They’re always there for us, love us unconditionally, and can be very loyal and protective. It only makes sense to name them after a superhero we really like. Here are some incredible options for you to choose from.

  • Nightwing
  • Nova
  • Mr. Fantastic
  • Hawkeye
  • Wonder Woman
  • The Atom
  • Steel
  • Supergirl
  • Black Bolt
  • Rogue
  • Spider-Man
  • Cyborg
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An F1BB Bernedoodle is 87.5% Poodle – but still retain the Berner personality
  • Doctor Strange
  • Aquaman
  • Gambit
  • Cyclops
  • Kitty Pryde
  • Catwoman
  • Thing
  • Luke Cage
  • Shazam
  • Ant-Man
  • Martian Manhunter

  • Wasp
  • Emma Frost
  • Starfire
  • She-Hulk
  • Human Torch
  • Superman
  • Jean Grey
  • Thor
  • Jonah Hex
  • Iron Man
  • Wolverine
  • Swamp Thing
  • Green Lantern
  • Gamora
  • Professor X
  • Nightcrawler
  • Nick Fury
  • Iceman
  • Sentry
  • The Hulk
  • Captain Marvel

  • Batman
  • Black Canary
  • Elektra
  • Mantis
  • Buffy
  • Star Lord
  • Robin
  • Storm
  • Punisher
  • Bucky Barnes
  • Silver Surfer
  • Captain America
  • Beast
  • Invisible Woman
  • Namor
  • Morph
  • Groot
  • Booster Gold
  • Mimic
  • Green Arrow
  • Deadpool
  • Jessica Jones
  • Black Panther
  • Colossus
  • Flash
  • Daredevil
  • Black Widow
  • John Constantine
  • Raven
  • Drax

Trending And Popular Brown Dog Names

If you like to go with the crowd and would want a name that is in vogue in the dog community, here are some trending and popular options that are all the rage right now.

mini goldendoodle wearing hoodie
This Mini Goldendoodle is rocking a sweatshirt and hoodie, channeling some serious Eminem vibes.
  • Shadow
  • Einstein
  • Foxy
  • Ember
  • Sunny
  • Branch
  • Squirrel
  • Ginny
  • Summer
  • Bruno
  • Bee or Bea
  • Kava
  • Tootsie
  • Oakley
  • Kona
  • Muffin
  • Cannoli
  • Chili
  • Cedar

  • Sorrel
  • Cora
  • Daniel
  • Pinecone
  • Wilma
  • Pumpkin
  • Xena
  • Betsie
  • Sugar
  • Prairie
  • Maple
  • Bosco
  • Reese
  • Freckles
  • Brandy
  • Aspen
  • Barky

 

Funny Brown Dog Names

Dogs with a lively, fun, and mischievous personality should have a name that is indicative of their behavior. Take a look at some cute and funny options for a funny brown dog name.

  • Fyodor Dogstoevsky
  • Dobby
  • Jenga
  • Hotrod Woofington
  • Candy Land
  • Bark Griswold
  • Boba Fetch
  • Bill Furry
  • Ratty
  • Sir Francis Bacon
  • Butterball
  • Miss Furbulous
  • Kareem Abdul Ja-Bark
  • Bamboo
  • Hairy Paw-ter

  • Khaleesi
  • Betty Twiglet
  • Luke Skybarker
  • Bark Obama
  • Bark Wahlberg
  • Princess Pork Chop
  • Jude Paw
  • George Bernard Paw
  • William Shakespaw
  • Frodo
  • Hot Wheels
  • Polly Pocket
  • Mister Fluffers
  • Dumbledog
  • Salvador Dogi
  • Sir Waggington
  • Doc McDoggins
  • Bitsy
  • Buzz Pawldrin
  • Queen of Barkness
bergamasco mop dog
An all star “looks like a mop” dog is the Bergamasco breed
  • Jake Gyllenpaw
  • Beowoof
  • Chewbarka (See more Star Wars dog names)
  • Santa Paws
  • Sergeant Barkowitz
  • Mr. Beagletons
  • Gollum
  • Lite Brite
  • Winston Furchill
  • Betty Spaghetty
  • Pikachu
  • Dogstoyevsky
  • Doodle
  • Lucky Goodsniffer
  • The Notorious D.O.G.
  • Bone, James Bone
  • Elvis
  • Groucho Barks
  • 50 Scent
  • Mister Miyagi
  • Ozzy PawsbornePasty
  • Bark Twain
  • Sir Arthur Canine Doyle
  • Pumba
  • Captain Sniffer
  • Jabba the Mutt
  • 1G.I. Joe
  • Fuzz Alrdrin
  • Eggroll
  • Pup Tart
  • Andy War-howl
  • Karl Barx
  • Taylor Pawtner
  • Pablo Escobark

  • Muttley Crew
  • Doggy Howlser M.D.
  • Sir Barks-a-Lot
  • Django Unleashed
  • Otto Von Longdog
  • James Earl Bones
  • LEGO
  • Paddington
  • Micro Machine
  • Orville Redenbarker
  • Prince of Barkness
  • Muffin Chops
  • Franz Fur-dinand
  • Alfred von Wigglebottom
  • L.L. Drool J
  • Huckleberry
  • Sniffy Longdroppings
  • Anderson Pooper

  • Captain Fluffy
  • Ryan Fleacrest
  • Professor Wagglesworth
  • Deputy Dawg
  • Bilbo Waggins
  • Artoo Dogtoo
  • Barbie
  • Captain Merrylegs
  • Hashtag
  • Bob Scratchit
  • Sherlock Bones
  • Count Droolsbury
  • Woofgang Puck
  • BamBam
  • Indiana Bones
  • Jimmy Chew
  • Doris
  • Droolius Caesar
  • Putt Putt
  • Paw-casso
  • Ron Fleasly
  • Bob Scratch-It

 

Tips On Teaching Our Dog Its Name

Now that you’ve got your creative juices flowing to pick out a great name for your new friend, you may be wondering how exactly do you make your dog learn its new name.

Helping your pup learn its name is not too difficult. Positive reinforcement training is the best way forward as it helps associate the name with something good! All you need is some small treats, a clicker, and a little bit of patience.

Here are a few simple steps you can follow with your four-legged friend:

  1. Enunciate your dog’s name in a happy, bright, and joyful tone. Once they look around and give a reaction to the name being called out, use a clicker to let them know that their reaction was the right one and give them a treat.
  2. Repeat the process several times a day until your dog is thoroughly familiar with its name.
  3. Do this in a quiet area with no or minimal additional sounds so that your dog doesn’t get too distracted.
  4. Don’t repeat the name multiple times (e.g., “JakeJakeJake”) or your dog will expect you to say it like that each time!
  5. Don’t use any other words before or after the name until you are certain that your dog has learned its new name.

Make sure that your dog does not associate their name with being scolded. (To avoid aggression we need to discipline but not scold) Even if you get a little frustrated, it should not reflect in your voice. And remember, consistency is key!

Conclusion

Choosing a name for your dog is often a sign of great affection and can often be very reflective of your dog’s personality. It may take some time to figure out the right name for your dog, but finding that perfect name is so worth it!

Whether you have a chocolate Lab or a mixed breed brown-coat dog, we hope this exhaustive list of names gives you enough ideas to find a name that’s just right for your four-legged friend.