Many families will welcome a new pup into the family over the holiday season. And one of the many joyful tasks ahead of you is to find the perfect name. Whether you’ve got a male or female puppy, we’ve put together a list that will get you thinking about the perfect name for your perfect dog.
Will any of these names make sense for your new pet?
Dog Names Inspired by The North Pole
Dasher (nickname: Dash)
Vixen (nickname: Vicki)
Donner
Comet
Kris
Kringle
Nicholas (nickname: Nick)
Rudolf (nickname: Rudy)
Klaus
Cookie (in honor of the treats left for Santa)
Dog Names Inspired by Holiday Cheer
Holly
Ivy
Tinsel
Sparkles
Bell
Star
Jingles
Yule
Noel
Gloria
Dog Names Inspired by Hanukkah
Maccabee (Nickname: Mac)
Latke
Kugel
Dreidel (Nickname: Dre)
Olive
Flame
Blue
Gimel
Gelt
Menorah (Nickname: Norah)
Dog Names Inspired by Holiday Sweets
Sugar Plum
Nog
Cocoa
Ginger or Gingersnap
Cider
Sugar
Sprinkles
Chestnut
Nutmeg
Cinnamon
Dog Names Inspired by Holiday Books and Movies
Buddy (from Elf)
Grinch (from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas)
Max (from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas)
Cindy Lou Who (from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas)
Cratchit (from A Christmas Carol)
Scrooge (from A Christmas Carol)
Tiny Tim (from A Christmas Carol)
Elsa (from Frozen)
George (from It’s A Wonderful Life)
Clarence (from It’s A Wonderful Life)
Kevin (from Home Alone)
Hans Gruber (from Die Hard)
McClane (from Die Hard)
Dog Names Inspired by Winter
Frosty
Snowflake
Snowy or Snow
Crystal
Blizzard
Stormy
Whitey
Blanca
(snow) Banks or Banksy
Aurora
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