150 Cute & Funny Names for Golden Retrievers

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Veterinarian Jeff Werber, DVM, shares the best names he’s heard from his patients

Co-authored by John Jess and Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: September 2, 2026 Fact Checked

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Golden retrievers are gentle, affectionate dogs with beautiful golden coats. If you’re the proud new owner of a goldie, you’ve come to the right place. With help from a veterinarian, we’ve compiled a list of 150 of the best names for male and female golden retrievers, including cute and funny options. Keep reading to find the perfect name for your pup!

The Best Names for Golden Retrievers

Veterinarian Jeff Werber, DVM, says some of his favorite golden retriever names include Goldie, Nugget, Rambo, and Canyon. Other great options include:

Popular: Blondie, Butterscotch, Copper, Penny
Male: Ace, Beau, Clyde, Finn, Rocket
Female: Angel, Birdie, Hazel, Juniper, Rosie
Cute: Banjo, Dolly, Flopsy, Teddy, Wiggles
Funny: Andy Warhowl, Corndog, Droolius Caesar, Goldilocks, Muttley Crue

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Color-Inspired Golden Retriever Names

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Choose a name inspired by your golden retriever’s coat. Golden retrievers range in color from light yellow to deep orange or gold. If you’re looking for a fun and simple name, consider naming your dog after their fur color. Here are some popular choices:
- Amber
- Blaze
- Blondie
- Butterscotch
- Caramel
- Cheddar
- Clementine
- Copper^{[1]
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- Dawn
- Ginger
- Goldie^{[2]
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- Honey
- Lemon
- Marigold
- Midas
- Nutmeg
- Penny^{[3]
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- Pumpkin
- Rusty
- Sienna
- Summer
- Sunny^{[4]
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- Sunshine
- Tawny
- Whiskey
Meet the wikiHow Expert

Jeff Werber, DVM, is a veterinarian based in Los Angeles, CA. He has practiced as a veterinarian for over 35 years.

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Male Golden Retriever Names

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Choose a masculine name that rolls off the tongue. If you want your dog to learn its name, it’s usually better to keep things on the shorter side. Luckily, there are plenty of cute and rugged short names to choose from:
- Ace
- Archie
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- Bear
- Beau^{[5]
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- Buddy
- Cash
- Charlie^{[6]
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- Clyde
- Duke
- Elvis
- Finn
- Gus
- Hank
- Hudson
- Lucky
- Murphy
- Nelson
- Ollie
- Reggie
- Rocket
- Scout
- Tucker
- Winston
- Zeus

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Female Golden Retriever Names

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Pick a soft and feminine name for a girl. Lots of popular female dog names are inspired by nature, especially flowers and plants. These make adorable options, though you can also choose any girl’s name you like. Here are some of our favorites:
- Angel
- Bella
- Birdie
- Blossom
- Callie
- Daisy^{[7]
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- Duchess
- Georgie
- Hazel
- Juniper
- Juno
- Lady
- Leia
- Lily
- Lola
- Maisie
- Marley
- Millie
- Poppy
- Rosie
- Skye
- Stella
- Tillie
- Willow
- Zoe

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Cute Golden Retriever Names

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Make everyone say ‘aww’ by choosing a cute name. As a dog parent, you probably love when people compliment your pup, and what better way to capture people’s attention than with an adorable name? Here are some cute name options:
- Arlo
- Banjo
- Bingo
- Bowie
- Bunny
- Chester
- Cosmo
- Daffodil
- Dash
- Dolly
- Duckie
- Echo
- Fern
- Flopsy
- Happy
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- Oakley
- Paisley
- Pixie
- Teddy
- Tulip
- Scooter
- Sparkle
- Sweetie
- Wiggles
- Ziggy

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Funny Golden Retriever Names

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Show off your golden sense of humor with a funny name. Dog puns are pawsitively howlarious! Give your dog a name that will always make you smile, even when you’re having a bad day or your dog got into something they shouldn’t have. Here are some funny names to choose from:
- Andy Warhowl
- Bagel
- Bark Twain
- Bumble
- Butters
- Buzz Pawldrin
- Captain Sniffles
- Corndog
- Diggie Smalls
- Doodlebug
- Droolius Caesar
- Goldilocks
- Goose
- Gouda
- Gumbo
- Koby Teeth
- LL Drool J
- Mai Tai
- Muttley Crue
- Sarah Jessica Barker
- Spud
- Tater Tot
- Woofgang
- Yogi
- Zappy

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Unique Golden Retriever Names

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Choose a name that stands out from the crowd. Every pup is unique, so their name should be, too! Pay attention to your golden retriever’s personality to choose a name that really fits them. Or, pick something inspired by your own interests. Here are some of our favorite unique options:
- Alfredo
- Angus
- Aspen
- Athena
- Basil^{[9]
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- Bentley
- Canyon^{[10]
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- Darwin
- Dune
- Gunner
- Indie
- Isla
- Kona
- Lilibet
- Magpie
- Maui
- Meadow
- Orion
- Percy
- Primrose
- Rambo^{[11]
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- Reed
- Rowan
- Rye
- Summit
- Windsor