274 Totally Cool Chemistry Dog Names

Looking for the perfect dog name that fuses science with style? This list is for you. From elements and compounds to famous scientists and quirky lab references, we’ve gathered 100 brilliant chemistry-inspired names that are perfect for your boy dog.

These names aren’t just smart—they’re packed with meaning, personality, and a whole lot of nerdy charm. So whether your pup is more of a chill “Neon” or a fiery little “Bunsen,” you’ll find just the right fit here—organized from A to Z with a quick explanation for each one. Let’s dive in!

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Chemistry Dog Names For Males

Most of the chemistry dog names on this list are actually fairly gender neutral. So, if you see something you love on this one for a girl dog, go for it!

We found inspiration all over the table of elements and throughout the scientific community. Take a look!

1. Acid – A substance with a pH less than 7; strong and sharp, like your pup’s personality.
2. Actinium – A radioactive element, symbol Ac; rare and powerful.
3. Alkali – A group of reactive elements; cool name for a bold dog.
4. Alkan – From “alkane,” a type of hydrocarbon; simple and strong.
5. Alkyne – Another hydrocarbon type with triple bonds; edgy and unique.
6. Alton – Inspired by Alton Brown, known for mixing science and cooking.
7. Amide – A chemical compound found in proteins; sounds classy too.
8. Ammon – Short for ammonia; sharp, memorable name.
9. Anion – these are ion with a negative charge.
10. Antimony – A semi-metal element, symbol Sb; exotic and elegant.
11. Argon – Noble gas, symbol Ar; cool, colorless, and calm.
12. Astatine – A rare, radioactive element; for a mysterious pup.
13. Atom – The basic unit of matter; small but mighty.
14. Avogadro – After Avogadro’s number (6.022×10²³); perfect for science lovers.
15. Barium – Heavy metal element, symbol Ba; bold-sounding name.
16. Beaker – after the glass used in laboratories.
17. Benzene – Aromatic ring compound; smooth and classic.
18. Benzy – after the “Benzene” element.
19. Beryll – after the Beryllium element.
20. Berzelius – Swedish chemist who developed modern element symbols.
21. Beta – A reference to beta particles or beta testing; for a loyal sidekick.
22. Bismuth – Pretty pinkish metal, symbol Bi; unusual and eye-catching.
23. Bohr – After Niels Bohr, quantum physicist and atom model creator.
24. Bond – As in chemical bonds (and James); strong and cool.
25. Boole – after the Belgian mathematician.
26. Boro – after the Boron element.
27. Boron – Element B, essential in glass and detergents; short and sharp.
28. Boson – A particle class, like the Higgs boson; deep science roots.
29. Bunsen – Like Bunsen burner; ideal for a fiery little pup.
30. Cadmium – A metal element, symbol Cd; sleek and futuristic.
31. Calcium – Essential mineral, symbol Ca; good for strong bones.
32. Campho – after the highly flammable element.
33. Carbon – Foundation of organic life; reliable and strong.
34. Catalyst – after the substance that boost chemical reactions.
35. Cation – this is an Ion with positive charge.
36. Celsius – Temperature scale; great for a chill dog.
37. Cesium – Highly reactive element; for a dog with energy to burn.
38. Chadwick – Discoverer of the neutron; a noble namesake.
39. Chiral – after a very asymmetric element.
40. Chlorine – Element Cl, known for cleanliness and strength.
41. Chrom – Short for chromium; adds shine and style.
42. Cobal – after the silver-white element.
43. Cobalt – Magnetic metal, symbol Co; sounds strong and bold.
44. Copper – Metal used in wires and coins; warm and familiar.
45. Crick – after the British scientist.
46. Curie – After Pierre and Marie Curie; a legacy of brilliance.
47. Dalton – Unit of atomic mass and name of chemist John Dalton.
48. Daniel – after the Greek mathematician..
49. Deuteron – Isotope of hydrogen; rare and special.
50. Dmitri – As in Dmitri Mendeleev, who created the periodic table.
51. Einstein – OK, more physics, but science royalty.
52. Electron – Negatively charged particle; energetic and fun.
53. Erlenmeyer – As in Erlenmeyer flask; for the dog with a round base and narrow neck!
54. Ernie – For Ernie Rutherford, a pioneer in nuclear chemistry.
55. Ethane – A simple hydrocarbon gas; smooth and efficient.
56. Fermion – A subatomic particle type; scientific and cool.
57. Ferrous – after something that contains iron.
58. Flint – Spark-producing rock; chemistry meets outdoorsy.
59. Floc – after a mass of suspended particles.
60. Fluorine – Highly reactive gas, symbol F; fierce and unique.
61. Francium – Rarest natural element; mysterious and powerful.
62. Franklin – after the scientist who associated nature with electricity.
63. Fuse – this is an electrical safety device.
64. Gallium – Melts in your hand; for a soft and loyal companion.
65. Galvin – From Galvanic cell; electricity and power.
66. Gamma – A form of radiation; also just sounds awesome.
    Gauss – after the German scientist.
67. Gibbs – Refers to Gibbs free energy; perfect for a calculated dog.
68. Gold – Precious metal, symbol Au; for your most valuable boy.
69. Graph – For the data-lover; visual and analytic.
70. Hal – For halogens; simple and chemistry-rich.
71. Helium – Light, uplifting, and fun—just like your pup.
72. Henry – From Henry’s Law of gas solubility.
73. Hess – Hess’s Law of heat summation; smart name.
74. Holmium – Rare-earth metal, symbol Ho; quirky and fun.
75. Hydro – Short for hydrogen or anything water-related.
76. Indigo – A colorant and natural compound; deep and rich.
77. Indium – Metal that makes funny sounds; quirky name.
78. Iodine – Antiseptic element, symbol I; powerful and purposeful.
79. Ion – Charged atom or molecule; short, sharp, and strong.
80. Iridium – Dense and corrosion-resistant; rare and reliable.
81. Iron – Strong and dependable; a timeless name.
82. Isomer – after the compounds with different structures.
83. Isotope – Atom variants with different neutron numbers; nerdy and fun.
84. Kelvin – Temperature scale used in science; crisp and clever.
85. Kepler – after the German mathematician.
86. Kimikari -Basque for “chemist”
87. Krypton – Noble gas, and yes—Superman’s planet too.
88. Lanthan – From lanthanide series; exotic and noble.
89. Lead – Element Pb; soft but heavy-hitting name.
90. Lennard – For the Lennard-Jones potential equation in atomic bonding.
91. Lewis – As in Lewis structures, chemistry diagramming style.
92. Lithium – after the chemical element.
93. Litmus – The classic pH indicator; changes with the mood.
94. Louis – after chemist Louis Pasteur.
95. Lutetium – Rare earth metal, symbol Lu; fancy and refined.
96. Magnesium – Lightweight metal; essential and versatile.
97. Magneto – Bonus nerd cred: chemistry + comics.
98. Manganese – Metal involved in biological chemistry.
99. Mass – after a body’s quantity of matter.
100. Maxwell – As in Maxwell’s equations; smart and elegant.
101. Mendel – after the famous scientist.
102. Mercury – Liquid metal and Roman god; swift and shiny.
103. Micro – for a very tiny one!
104. Mole – Avogadro’s number again! Also great for small dogs.
105. Neon – Noble gas used in signs; bright and cool.
106. Neutron – Neutral particle; balanced and strong.
107. Nickel – Element Ni; valuable, durable, and snappy.
108. Niels – Another nod to Niels Bohr; quantum classic.
109. Nitro – Short for nitrogen or nitroglycerin; explosive energy.
110. Nobelium – after the chemical element.
111. Nobel – Of the chemistry prize fame. Also classy.
112. Octane – Fuel compound; for high-powered pups.
113. Ohm – Electrical resistance unit; zen name for a chill dog.
114. Orbit – Refers to electron paths; for a pup that circles you loyally.
115. Osmium – Densest element; great name for a tough guy.
116. Ouro– Galician for the element gold.
117. Oxygen – Life-giving element; pure and essential.
118. Ozone – this is the molecular form of oxygen.
119. Pascal – after the French mathematician.
120. Percy – For Percy Julian, a pioneering African-American chemist.
121. Phosphor – Light-producing compounds; bright and clever.
122. Photon – Light particle; great for a fast, smart dog.
123. Pico – after Illinoi’s chemical corporation.
124. Pipy – after the famous laboratory tube.
125. Platinum – after the precious element.
126. Plumbo – after the Latin Plumbum.
127. Pluto – OK, technically more astro than chem, but still works.
128. Radon – Radioactive gas; quiet but powerful.
129. Reagent – A substance used to cause chemical reactions; for your troublemaker.
130. Rutherford – Father of nuclear chemistry.
131. Sodium – Na; essential for life and salty dogs.
132. Sodo – after the Sodium mineral.
133. Stanny – after the Latin Stannum, also known as Tin.
134. Stront – after the Strontium element.
135. Tanta – after the Tantalum element.
136. Tin – sometimes known as aluminum.
137. Zinc – Metal element used for health and protection.

Chemistry Dog Names For Females

For the girls, again, many of the element-inspired names are gender neutral.

1. Acetone – A common solvent used in labs (and nail polish remover!).
2. Ada – after Ada E. Yonath.
3. Aether – Ancient “fifth element” once believed to fill space; ethereal and elegant.
4. Agatha – Inspired by silver (Ag) and mystery (Agatha Christie).
5. Allegra – From “allele” in genetics, and also means cheerful.
6. Aluminum – after the chemical element.
7. Amethyst – A purple quartz crystal with chemical ties to silicon dioxide.
8. Amina – referring to amino acids.
9. Aniline – An aromatic amine used in dyes; smooth and sophisticated.
10. Anodea – Inspired by the anode in electrochemistry; radiant energy.
11. Aqua – Latin for water; simple, serene, and pure.
12. Arene – this is a type of hydrocarbon.
13. Aria – Short and melodic; also linked to “air” and noble gases.
14. Aurelia – From “aurum,” Latin for gold (Au); sounds regal.
15. Beryl – A gemstone made of beryllium aluminum silicate.
16. Betaine – Found in beets; a compound that supports metabolism.
17. Bianca – White, pure—and a fun twist on “bismuth” origins.
18. Brontë – Nods to thunder (Greek: bronte) and the famous sisters.
19. Burette– this is one of the glasses used in laboratories.
20. Cadencia – A lyrical twist on cadmium; rhythmic and elegant.
21. Caloria – Inspired by “calorie,” the unit of energy.
22. Carba – after the Carbon mineral.
23. Catalina – From “catalyst,” a compound that speeds reactions.
24. Celestia – Ethereal and spacey, like celestial bodies and cosmic chemistry.
25. Ceria – From cerium, used in self-cleaning ovens and spark plugs.
26. Chlorine – a very important element in chemistry.
27. Chroma – Greek for color; perfect for a vibrant pup.
28. Chromium – after the element.
29. Cinnara – From “cinnamic acid,” used in fragrances.
30. Clara – Bright, like clarity in a solution.
31. Covalentina – A sweet take on “covalent bond”; perfect for a loving pup.
32. Crysta – As in crystal lattice; orderly and beautiful.
33. Cupra – ather the Latin Cupprum, meaning copper.
34. Curie – after the famous scientist.
35. Dahlia – A beautiful flower named after botanist Anders Dahl.
36. Daphne – A plant name also used in botanical chemistry.
37. Deeoxide – A quirky play on dioxide (like carbon dioxide); geeky and cute.
38. Delta – A symbol used in chemical change (Δ).
39. Diaza – From diazene, a nitrogen-based compound; rare and spunky.
40. Dorothy – after Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin.
41. Edith – after inorganic chemist Edith Humphrey.
42. Electra – Charged with energy; tied to electrons.
43. Elena – Homage to Elena Cattaneo, stem cell researcher.
44. Elisa – A lab test for detecting substances (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay).
45. Ember – Reminiscent of heat, combustion, and glowing reactions.
46. Enola – From “Enolate,” an organic chemistry term; also a strong-sounding name.
47. Estra – From estrogen, a hormone; strong and essential.
48. Ethyla – A feminine spin on ethyl group; perfect for organic chem fans.
49. Evana – Inspired by evaporation; light and graceful.
50. Faiza – after Faiza Al-Harafi.
51. Fara – Nods to Faraday and conductivity.
52. Felina – Feline-sounding and inspired by ferrous (iron-related) compounds.
53. Flora – Plants are full of phytochemicals—chemistry in bloom!
54. Frances – after scientist Frances Arnold.
55. Frida – After chemist and activist Frida Hesse.
56. Gala – Inspired by galactose, a natural sugar.
57. Gally – after the Gallium element.
58. Gammaia – A twist on gamma rays and Gaia; science meets Earth.
59. Gerty – After Gerty Cori, Nobel-winning biochemist.
60. Gluca – From glucose; sweet and essential for energy.
61. Halina – Feminized twist on halogens; unique and luminous.
62. Halley – after the English astronomer.
63. Helia – From helium; light, uplifting, and radiant.
64. Hexa – Meaning six; for symmetry lovers and hexagonal molecules.
65. Hilda – From Hilda Geiringer, pioneering mathematician with chemical modeling links.
66. Hydra – after the Latin Hydragyrum, meaning Mercury.
67. Hysa – Inspired by hydrolysis; clean and cutting.
68. Ida – After Ida Noddack, discoverer of rhenium.
69. Indo – after the Indium metal.
70. Ionia – Echoes of ions; peaceful and charged.
71. Irène – after Irène Joliot-Curie.
72. Isola – Related to isolation in lab experiments.
73. Isomeria – A nod to isomers—same parts, different arrangement.
74. Jenner – after the English scientist.
75. Joule – Unit of energy; zippy and short.
76. Julia – after Russian chemist Julia Lermontova.
77. Katalina – A fun nod to catalysis.
78. Kemia – From the Finnish word for chemistry.
79. Kira – Inspired by “kinetic” and fast-moving molecules.
80. Lana – From lanthanides; rare and refined.
81. Lattice – Repeating atomic patterns; structured and lovely.
82. Laura – after American chemist Laura Linton.
83. Leucine – One of the essential amino acids; key to life.
84. Lilac – For lilac aldehyde, used in fragrances.
85. Linnea – After Carl Linnaeus, the botanical classification king.
86. Lithia – Inspired by lithium; small, bright, and energetic.
87. Lithia – referring to Lithium.
88. Louise – after mineral chemist Louise Hammarström.
89. Lumi – From luminescence; light-emitting and magical.
90. Lyra – A constellation and harmonic chemical name.
91. Magna – Latin for great; also sounds like magnesium.
92. Margaret – after Margaret Seward.
93. Maya – Tribute to Mayan contributions to early chemistry.
94. Melina – From melanin, a natural pigment.
95. Mira – Meaning “wonderful,” and linked to mirror compounds.
96. Molecule – this is simply a structural unit.
97. Molly – after Molly S. Shoichet.
98. Moly – From molybdenum (Mo); cute and tough.
99. Muriel – after Muriel Wheldale Onslow.
100. Nadia – After Nadiia Nikolaienko, synthetic chemist.
101. Naphtha – A flammable liquid hydrocarbon mix; edgy and strong.
102. Neon – after the famous element and color.
103. Neutrina – Feminine of neutrino, a mysterious particle.
104. Nina – From “ninhydrin,” used in fingerprint detection.
105. Nitrielle – A graceful take on nitrites.
106. Nova – An exploding star; explosive beauty.
107. Octavia – Related to octane, but more refined.
108. Olinda – From olindiasin, a venomous jellyfish compound.
109. Opaline – Shimmery like opals; composed of hydrated silica.
110. Pallia – From palladium, a noble metal.
111. Para – Prefix in organic chemistry indicating position; minimal yet clever.
112. Perla – Pearl-like, inspired by nacreous chemical layers.
113. Petra – As in petri dish; foundational for science.
114. Phenyla – Derived from phenyl groups in organic molecules.
115. Platina – after the Platinum element.
116. Polara – Feminine twist on polarity and molecules.
117. Quanta – Discrete energy packets; name for a smart girl.
118. Rachel – after Rachel Lloyd.
119. Radia – From radiation; glowing and powerful.
120. Radia – referring to Radium.
121. Raine – A nod to rainwater chemistry.
122. Rosalyn – After Rosalyn Yalow, physicist and Nobel laureate.
123. Ruth – after the Ruthenium element.
124. Saphira – From sapphire and crystalline structures.
125. Selene – From selenium, an essential trace element.
126. Sera – From serum, used in biomedical research.
127. Silver – perfect name for a grey pup!
128. Sonata – Music meets chemistry in harmonious elements.
129. Stiba – after the Latin stibium.
130. Tala – A nod to the periodic element tantalum.
131. Tanta – referring to Tantalum.
132. Titra – this is a method they use in laboratories,
133. Vana – after the Vanadium.
134. Vera – after Vera Bogdanovskaia.
135. Whitney – after the one who invented cotton gin.
136. Wolfra – after the Latin Wolfrum.
137. Zirca – referring to Zircon.

So many cute ideas, it’s hard to choose a favorite! I love Curie, as she was such an important figure to young girls who dreamed of becoming scientists.

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