Were you looking for an Aussie-themed name for your new pup? Check out this list of 100 adorable Australian names for dogs! From well-known Aussie landmarks to unique native flora and fauna, you’re sure to find the perfect name for your furry friend. Let’s dive right in. Ladies first!
75 Australian Dog Names for Female Pups
For these Aussie girl names for dogs, I took inspiration from some of the most beautiful and unique Australian cities, the adorable and intriguing wildlife found Down Under, and so much more.
Many- if not most- of these names are very gender-neutral. So make sure you read both lists. You may find something for your “Sheila” that works just as well for your boy dog, and vice-versa!
- Adelaide
- Amber
- Athen
- Avalon (a beach)
- Ballina
- Barbie
- Bessie
- Biccy (slang for “biscuit,” so it’s a cute Australian food name for dogs!)
- Blanche
- Blossom
- Bindi
- Bondi
- Bonnie
- Bailey
- Brisbane
- Bronte (another beach name)
- Brumby
- Bunyip
- Calypso
- Cassowary
- Chelly
- Cleo
- Corindi
- Dingo
- Echidna
- Emerald
- Emu
- Franky
- Galah
- Honey
- Ikara
- Isa (for Mount Isa)
- Islay
- Iyo
- Kakadu
- Karratha
- Kiwi
- Koala
- Kookaburra
- Lismore
- Lola
- Lorikeet
- Lexie
- Luna
- Lulu
- Mandy
- Maggie
- Mildura
- Missy
- Molly
- Nowra (as in Nowra–Bomaderry)
- Olivia
- Ossa (a mountain)
- Penny
- Pepper
- Pippa
- Precy
- Pomo
- Roxie
- Reena
- Sheila
- Shooki
- Sasha
- Stella
- Straya (slang for “Australia”)
- Sydney
- Taree
- Tilly
- Toxy
- Wanda
- Willow
- Wombat
- Yabby
- Yarra
- Zoey
Out of these ideas, I think Kiwi is a really cute idea, especially for a smaller dog. It just has a “small dog” feel to it, in my opinion. Roxie is also adorable! You can also never go wrong with Sydney for an Australian name. I think my #1 favorite, though, is Straya. It’s so pretty, don’t you think?
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75 Male Australian Dog Names
For the boys, I did basically the same thing: I looked at popular Australian names, then mixed in some very cool geographical locations that I thought made great dog names. Sometimes, you find the best inspiration by looking at lists of cities, rivers, beaches, mountains, and such for an area that you do just by looking at popular baby names (which is what a lot of dog names lists are- just baby names but with pictures of dogs instead).
Again, quite of few of these names work for both male and female dogs, so don’t feel like you have to stick to this list for a boy pup.
- Aari
- Alfie
- Angus
- Archie
- Arthur (Port Arthur is a famous Australian landmark)
- Arvo (slang for “afternoon”)
- Bacchus (for Bacchus Marsh)
- Baxter
- Bazza
- Bendigo
- Bentley
- Bluey
- Buddy
- Bundy
- Burnie (as in Burnie–Wynyard)
- Butch
- Byron (as in Byron Bay)
- Camo
- Ces
- Charlie
- Clancy
- Cobber (slang for “very good friend,” which is what your dog is!)
- Coogee
- Collaroy
- Cooper
- Coppa
- Dainen
- Dag
- Darwin
- Dexter
- Dingo
- Digger
- Drake
- Dubbo
- Duje
- Finn
- Gordon
- Griffith
- Gizmo
- Gumnut
- Gus
- Harry
- Hank
- Henley (for Henley Beach)
- Hervey (as in Hervey Bay)
- Hobart
- Hoon (slang for “hooligan,” perfect for mischievous pups)
- Hugo
- Jasper
- Jax
- Jaxon
- Kempsey
- Knox
- Lithgow
- Logan
- Mackenzie
- Maximus
- Max
- Melbourne
- Melton
- Milo
- Monty
- Murphy
- Nugget
- Oscar
- Ollie
- Rocky
- Teddy
- Toby
- Uluru
- Wagga Wagga (this city makes a great funny dog name!)
- Warwick
- Wellington
- Winston
- Ziggy
My favorite from this list is definitely Wagga Wagga! Too cute, right? Especially for an enthusiastic tail-wagger! I think Cobber is really cute, too, and I love the meaning. I tend to go for the more offbeat names.
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Conclusion
As any seasoned dog owner can tell you, choosing the perfect name is one of the trickiest things about bringing a new four-legged family member home. There are just so many to choose from. Millions upon millions of possibilities! I always find that it’s easier to start with a theme (in this case, Australian names, obviously) and narrow it down from there.
Of course, the list is far from exhaustive. I mean, Australia is a pretty big continent filled with unique landmarks, cities, beaches, and more that make great dog names. Still, it should provide you with plenty of ideas for your new furry friend!
What are your favorite Australian dog names? Share below!
