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There’s no bones about it, searching for puppy names for your newly
acquired pal is an important first step not only in your dogs life but
your life as well.
No doubt you’ve checked out some of our rather interesting categories on this site already, yet this page offers lovable names for
puppies from a different angle. Here you’ll find puppy name ideas after
words we frequently use as terms of endearment.
Ideas that express your affection thru the sweet nothings one might whisper into the ear of someone you love, ideas that will remind your pup just lovable it really is.
What you’ll find below are a few
lovable puppy name suggestions to help get things rolling, then our list
of terms of endearment which we think will also work well for ideas to call your puppy.
Bella: This means beautiful in Spanish and can be followed by
additional words to make it an even more beautiful puppy name like…Bella Rosa, or
Bella Mia
Jujube: A popular chewy candy that comes in multiple flavors. Sometimes your Jujube is in a tart mood, sometimes sweet as sugar.
Gummy Bear: Another popular and chewy candy. This pup is so sweet that even your cat loves Gummy Bear. A tasty choice for a puppy name.
Prince: For the puppy that carries itself in a royal manor, and to whom you’ll happily turn over the keys to your household kingdom.
Pumpkin: Definitely a popular term of affection, we can see this on a small breed. A title many of us were called by our mom or grandma when we were small.
Romeo: This lovable canine lothario is always popular with the ladies on your block, even if they’re not dogs! Who wouldn’t want to come home to Romeo?
Sunshine: A perfect puppy name choice for the pup whose radiant personality deserves a title that’s never gloomy.
Adorable | This dog ranks a 10 on the cute puppy scale |
Amore | Italian for love |
Angel | She was sent to you from Heaven |
Babe | The sweet piggy in the movie of same name |
Babycakes | Who can resist Babycakes? |
Babykins | We can see this on a cute small pooch |
Bella | Means beautiful in Spanish |
Beloved | An endearing title, means adored |
Biscuit | Good with gravy, fun name for a little white puppy |
Bonbon | Marshmallow in Spanish, for a sweet brown/black dog |
Bonita | Means pretty in Spanish |
Boo | What a ghost says |
Bouncy | Likely to bounce, good for an energetic puppy |
Bubbles | Blow these with gum or soap |
Buttercup | A canine fragrant flower |
Buttons | The perfect lovable favorite pooch name |
Carino(a) | Means cute in Italian |
Casablanca | A great love story, everyones seen the movie |
Casanova | An 18th century Italian womanizer |
Centerfold | The first dog on your block whose a Centerfold |
Charm | Means to have the power to delight and attract |
Chewie | After Chewbacca, lovable Star Wars character |
Cherub | A canine angel |
Chica | Means girl in Spanish |
Chico | Boy in Spanish |
Chipper | Upbeat or happy, this puppy has a happy bounce |
Chuchura | Sweety in Spanish |
Chuckles | For the pooch that brings laughter |
Crumpet | The perfect puppy to have along with your tea |
Cuddles | Another name for hugs and snuggles |
Cutie Patootie | A term of affection that Rosie O'Donnell uses |
Cupcake | A sweet treat and perfect for a sweet puppy |
Cutie | The doggie variant of cute |
Cutie Pie | An alternative of cute, and who doesn’t love pie? |
Darling | A very dear and precious canine |
Dearest | For the puppy that’s near and dear to your heart |
Dog Juan | Quite similar in behavior to Casanova |
Dollface | A gangster term of affection |
Doodle Bug | A pill bug, also the perfect choice for your sweetie |
Dreamboat | Kind of like the Love Boat, but dreamier |
Frolic | To play joyously, especially at the park |
Giggles | Means little laughs, this dog always brings a smile |
Goofy | Silly and playful, also a famous Disney dog |
Happy | This dogs always in high spirits |
Honey | Endearment alluding to sweet, like honey |
Honey Bun | A sweet, warm affectionate term |
Hot Stuff | Your puppy knows it’s hot, so do all the other dogs |
Hottie | One who is good looking in a doggie sense |
Huggy Bear | The DJ character from Starsky and Hutch |
Hunny Bunny | Another endearing puppy name |
Juliet | Of Romeo and Juliet; famous love couple |
Lollipop | Sweet on the outside, chewy on the inside |
Love Bug | Another term used affectionately |
Loverboy | You're not the only girl on the block that loves him! |
Lovergirl | Boy dogs wish they could jump over your fence |
Lovey Dovey | Mushy, gushy, over-the-top talk |
Man Killer | She's so charming, she is a man killer |
Mausi | Term of affectionate endearment in German |
Merry | Another word for happy, as in Merry Christmas |
Mi Cielo | Means my sky in Spanish |
Mon Amour | French for puppy love…qui qui! |
Mon Ange | French term of endearment, means my angel |
Mon Bebe | A French term of affinity, means my baby |
Mon Biche | Another French term, means my doe |
Mon Cher | French term of endearment, means my dear |
Mon Mignon | Another French term of endearment, means my cutie |
Muffin | Good for breakfast, and a cute puppy name |
Nena | Means baby girl in Spanish |
Nibbles | So dainty, so refined! |
Nibblet | For the pup that's a little bit corny at times |
Peaches | A sweet and juicy fruit |
Perky | Alert and upbeat |
Poochie | An affectionate term for a puppy |
Pookie | Another endearing and popular name |
Poppy | A beautiful kind of flower |
Precious | For your highly valued, one of a kind dog |
Prince | Endearing title for your Prince Charming |
Princess | For the girl that expects to be spoiled |
Pumpkin | An orange fall squash, great for jack-o-lanterns |
Romeo | From Romeo and Juliet; a famous love story |
Schnookums | German version of the affectionate Snookums |
Sirenita | Little mermaid in Spanish, a term of endearment |
Smoochie | From smooch, to kiss, with a few hugs too |
Snickers | A sweet type of candy bar |
Snoodle | Sweet + noodle = snoodle |
Snookums | Not to be confused with Snookie, the Jersey girl |
Snuggles | Great choice if your puppy likes to cuddle |
Sonneblume | German term of endearment, means sunflower |
Squeak | Perfect for a cute puppy with a little voice |
Sugar | Perfect for a white dog with a sweet demeanor |
Sunny | This pup will brighten everyones day |
Sunshine | Term for the puppy who is happy and radiant |
Sweet Pea | Endearing name |
Sweetheart | Affectionate name for the one you love |
Sweetie | Shorter version of Sweetheart |
Sweetie Pie | What you affectionately call someone you love |
Toots | A shorter variant of Tootsie |
Tootsie | From Tootsie Roll, a chewy sweet candy |
Yum Yum | For the puppy that’s huggable, kissable and lovable |
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