Need help choosing the best name for your new Golden Retriever?
You’re in the right place because in this post, you’re going to see the most popular Golden Retriever names of 2022, as well as over 300 other ideas to help you pick the perfect name for your new Golden.
No matter your style, we’ve got loads of names to inspire you separated into male and female, and then broken down into categories, like people names, classic dog names, food & drink names, names for red Golden Retrievers, and much more.
There are a lot of ideas, so here’s a table of contents for you:
- What to consider when naming your Golden Retriever
- Top Golden Retriever names of 2022
- Male Golden Retriever names
- Female Golden Retriever names
What To Consider When Naming Your Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers are sweet, loving dogs with big personalities.
They were originally bred over 150 years ago in Scotland as hunting dogs, but in today’s world, they’re one of the most popular family pets.
And they’re also some of the best-looking dogs with their famous gold coats and their flowing feathers.
So what does that have to do with what you name your pup?
Well, the best names are typically reflective of your dog’s personality (as well as your own).
For example, given that Goldens are so loving, Diablo probably wouldn’t be a good name.
And they’re also relatively big, so something like Pee-wee wouldn’t fit either.
As far as what types of names do work, here are some ideas…
They’re athletic, so a name like Rookie or Captain fits.
They’re beautiful, so an elegant name like Sage or Rose works.
They’re big and fluffy, so Bear or Moose could also work.
They’re mischievous, so a name like Rebel fits.
They’re sweet, so names like Honey or Waffles work.
And they’re goofy, so funny names like Neville or Bernard work. (Sincere apologies if your name is Neville or Bernard…)
Plus, there are lots of famous Golden Retrievers to name yours after, like Comet (from Full House), Buddy (from Air Bud), or Shadow (from Homeward Bound).
Another thing to consider when choosing a name for your Golden is this: what is your personality like?
If you’re funny and love food, maybe you should name your pup Peanut or Gnocchi.
Or if you’re more on the serious side, you might want to name your dog a classic dog name like Duke.
Whichever type of name you want to go with, you’re going to love this big list of name ideas.
Most Popular Golden Retriever Names Of 2022
In the 2022 Golden Retriever Owners Report, Golden parents shared 660 Golden retriever names.
Here are the most popular names ranked:
- Leo
- Daisy
- Cooper
- Murphy
- Chloe
- Lucy
- Maggie
- Sunny
- Teddy
- Tucker
- Willow
- Bailey
- Bella
- Charlie
- Sadie
- Gracie
- Max
- Millie
- Aspen
- Benny
- Finn
- George
- Harper
- Jax
- Luke
- Luna
- Maverick
- Oliver
- Riley
- Rosie
- sandy
- Sophie
- Stella
- Zoe
- Ben
- Bentley
- Brandy
- Bruno
- Buddy
- Butters
- Ellie
- Hazel
- Henry
- Lexi
- Maple
- Molly
- Oakley
- Ollie
- Poppy
- Prince
- Rory
- Sky
- Theo
- Abby
- Amber
- Archie
- Ariel
- Bear
- Belle
- Bill
- Bonnie
- Brody
- Callie
- Casey
- Chance
- Chief
- Dixie
- Duke
- Emmett
- Enzo
- Faith
- Freddie
- Gatsby
- Ginger
- Gus
- harvey
- Holly
- Honey
- Jack
- Jackson
- Jake
- kira
- Levi
- Lily
- Lola
- Mango
- Mila
- Milo
- misty
- mogul
- Molson
- moose
- otis
- Peaches
- penny
- Ralph
- remington
- Simba
- suzy
- toby
- todd
- tuffy
- Waylon
- Zeke
- Zuri
And below, you’ll find 300+ other name ideas.
Male Golden Retriever Names
Regular Names:
Anquan Boldin (the Golden)
Archie
Argo
Arthur
Bam
Barney
Barry
Beau
Ben/Benjami/Benji
Benji
Bentley
Bernard
Bodie
Boone
Brady
Brant
Brantley
Bruce
Bruno
Bubba
Bucky
Caleb
Calvin
Camden
Charlie
Chesney
Chester
Clark
Cody
Cooper
Crosby
Dakota
Derby
Dexter
Doug
Easton
Felix
Finn
Flynn
Frisco
Garth
George
Gill
Gio
Gordon
Grady
Graham
Gus
Hank
Hamilton
Harry
Harold
Harvey
Henry
Holden (the Golden)
Huckleberry
Hudson
Hunter
Hutch
Jack
Jackson
Jake
Jamie
Jeter
Jimbo
Joey
Keegan
Kelso
Ken
Kevin
Kiran
Kobe
Kyle
Kyler
Lennox
Leo
Levi
Lewis
Louie
Luke
Mack
Maddox
Manny
Marcus
Mason
Max
Merlin
Milo
Moby
Monty
Mulligan
Murphy
Ned
Neville
Nico
Norbert
Norman
Odin
Oliver
Oscar
Otis
Ozzie
Presley
Quincy
Ridley
River
Roman
Ron/Ronnie
Rufio
Rufus
Ryder
Sam
Sawyer
Scout
Seamus
Shelton
Slinger
Sonny
Starsky
Sterling
Tanner
Tate/Tatum
Teddy
Theo
Tommy
Tucker
Vinnie
Wallace
Walter
Watson
Webber
Webster
Willy
Wilson
Winston
Woody
Classic Dog Names:
Baloo
Baxter
Buddy
Buster
Captain
Champ
Chance
Duke
Gunner
Hercules
Ranger
Ringo
Rusty
Rocky
Rookie
Simba
Shiloh
Zeus
Animal Dog Names:
Bear
Moose
Goose
Food & Drink Dog Names:
Barley
Cashew
Cheddar
Gnocchi
Ketchup
Meatloaf
Oatmeal
Peanut
Ribeye
Taco
Waffles
Whiskey
Object Dog Names:
Bolt
Boulder
Cash
Comet
Copper
Red Golden Retriever Names:
Blaze
Carrot
Chili
Copper
Crimson
Eddie (Ed Sheeran)
Elmo
Garnet
Ketchup
Mars
McIntosh
Redwood
Robin
Ron Burgundy
Rosso (red in Italian)
Roşu (red in Romanian)
Ruddy
Rudolph (the red-nosed reindeer)
Rusty
Miscellaneous Dog Names:
Aslan
Bojangles
Boston
Dash
Fisher
Hoosier
Leonardo Dog Vinci
Mowgli
Nemo
North
Oakley
Red
Thor
Tigger
Timber
Vader
P.S. Getting a Golden Tetriever puppy? Check out the Golden Retriever Puppy Handbook!
Female Golden Retriever Names
Regular Names:
Abby
Addie
Alice
Amber
Anna
Annie
Autumn
Bailey
Bella
Brooke
Callie
Cassie
Charlotte
Chelsea
Chloe
Danielle
Ellie
Emma
Fiona
Gemma
Gracie
Hannah
Harley
Harper
Hermione
Holly
Jamie
Jessie
Kayla
Kylie
Leila
Lena
Lexi
Lilly
Lizzie
Lucy
Maggie
Mandi
Matilda
Maui
Maya
Mia
Mila
Millie
Missy
Molly
Nikki
Olivia
Penelope
Penny
Piper
Posi
Reese
Riley
Ruby
Rylie/Riley
Sadie
Sage
Sandy
Sasha
Sky
Sophie
Summer
Tilly
Violet
Ziggy
Classic Dog Names:
Belle
Lady
Lola
Luna
Nala
Rebel
Remy
Scout
Winnie
Food & Drink Dog Names:
Butter
Cashew
Clementine
Cookie
Daisy
Honey
Ginger
Kiwi
Mocha
Mojito
Muffin
Nugget
Olive
Pancake
Peanut
Pepper
Stella
Plant Dog Names:
Aspen
Basil
Hazel
Maple
Poppy
Pumpkin
Rose
Rowan
Willow
Red Golden Retriever Names:
Amber
Amy (Amy Adams)
Annie
Ariel (as in Disney’s Mermaid)
Beryl
Carmine
Cerise
Červené (Czech)
Cherry
Cinnamon
Claret
Cosmos
Cranberry
Crimson
Dahlia
Ember
Ginger
Holly
Merlot
Penny
Pepper
Pinkie
Poppy
Robin
Röda (Swedish)
Rosy
Rouge (French)
Russet
Sienna
Miscellaneous Dog Names:
Camper
Georgia
Kona
Stormy
Sunday
Wednesday
Zesty
Check out the funniest Golden Retriever nicknames here!
Naming Your Golden Retriever
Alrighty, there you have it…
Over 300 options for you to choose the best name for your pup.
If you do choose a name from this list, let us know in the comments below!
And if you know someone who needs help deciding on what to name their Golden Retriever, please share this with them!
P.S. Getting a Golden Retriever puppy? Check out the Golden Retriever Puppy Handbook!
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You all sound good.I Wish you can send me a goldie too, I’ll her TARA or TREACH if he. I really love dogs but I can’t afford.Catherine,Uganda
I’m about to name my two golden female pups LaVerne and Shirley.
Perhaps I need to get out more?
My Goldie is sooo cute!!!
Love your suggestions but no Mazie (rescued and already named). She will welcome her baby sister at the end of the month, Putter. Guess it’s obvious we’re golfers
My golden girl of 14 years was named Bailey. What a sweetheart. I’m getting a golden puppy and want to play off of my love of the great outdoors. Ideas??? If she’s red, maybe Sedona (Dona for short). I also like Aspen, Dublin, and Nova. HELP!!!!
These are all great! I’m a fan of Aspen 🙂
Someone i know has a golden named Happy! Sure fits him too! <3
I’m getting my 4th golden. Our first was a male American Golden Bala after the singer Bala Fleck, #2 was a female English Golden Bailey- for Bailey’s Irish Cream, #3 was a male English Golden named Ferguson (we called him Fergus or Ferg), and my #4 is another female English Golden that I’m planning on naming Maggie Mae after the song.
I have enjoyed your blog, and am learning a lot for my next. I think I have made every mistake you have mentioned and then some.
Our latest Golden was a true hero: Rex. He was 6, weighed 120( stout not fat), and saved three family members from a burning house. He passed away from cancer a few weeks ago. RIP buddy, you are missed.
Wow! He sounds like a wonderful dog
We have a Grace Elizabeth but call her Grace E
That’s cute!
I’m getting a puppy next month and I’m going to name her hope because we could all use a little hope these days.
What a great name!
I have two Goldens and both are on this list. My Max is almost 11 years old and my Sadie will be 1 on Feb 25th.
25 of what year
i am getting my dog and it is going to be a golden retriever female and the name is
You can’t leave us on this cliffhanger!
My parents are getting a puppy soon and i know it not on this list but they are going to call it Darwin
That’s a great name!
Any thoughts about the name Gridlee for a female golden? It is a name of a charcter on a movie we watched. It was a male name but we are thinking it could be a female name.
I like it!
its sooooo hard to help my friends find a dog or cat name i quickly had options to share
im getting a new golden retriever soon and this website had been super helpful for me and my family for dog name i
We are on our 4th golden retriever, and I agree they are the most wonderful, beautiful, gentle, and best dogs and pets in the whole wide world. All of ours have been. males, and these are their names..
Hobson (from the movie Arthur)
Buffet (for Jimmy Buffet)
Dugan, (my daddy’s childhood nickname)
Guinness ( he came from Istanbul, Turkey through Adopt a Golden Knoxville
Aww thank you for sharing Dottie!
Some peoples names are inspiring!! Here are some names that I have down!!
Lilly
Tucker
Cody
Cookie
Stella (this name means star).
Dona ( Thai name means lady).
Bella (this name means beautiful).
Luna
Ellie
Elsa
Ella
Ginger
Goldie
Janet
Nellie
Cassie
Pip
Beth
Buttercup
Bear
Rachel
Haley
Hazel
Buddy
Peanut
Ocean
Kim
Anna
Wild
Tilly
Copper
Taco
Abby
Comet
Crystal
Amber
Anna
Rose
Daisy
And I could go on but maybe I shouldn’t
Cream
Mandy
Annie
Star
Galaxy
Lexi
Ok I am done I promise
tysm this was so helpful !!