One Syllable Dog Names

Short simple dog names are sometimes the best. Long drawn-out names with multiple syllables are not only more difficult to pronounce, but can make it harder for your dog to learn his or her name. Below is a list of over 850 one syllable dog names that any dog would be happy to be called.

Name / MeaningGenderLikesAbeMaleFather of manyAceMaleOne, unityAlMaleNoble, brightAnnFemaleGraciousAnneFemaleFull of graceAshFemaleAsh-tree meadowBabeFemaleAttractiveBachMaleFamous composerBadgeMaleUniform decorationBartMaleSon of TolmaiBayMaleAuburn hairedBeaFemaleBlessedBeansNeutralEdible seedsBearNeutralLarge carnivorous animalBeauMaleBeautifulBebeFemaleBabyBeckMaleThe brookBelleFemaleBeautifulBenzNeutralSlang for Mercedes BenzBertMaleBrightBessFemaleMy God is bountifulBestNeutralThe greatestBethNeutralLivelyBiffNeutralA sharp blowBiggsNeutralOverweightBillMaleNickname for WilliamBingMaleIntuitive adaptationBinxNeutralBirdMaleBirdBitsNeutralSmallBizNeutralSlang for businessBjorkFemaleBirch treeBjornMaleBearBlackMaleDarkBladeMaleWealthy gloryBlaineMaleThinBlairMaleFrom the fieldBlaireFemaleField of battleBlaiseNeutralStammererBlakeNeutralLight, darkBlancheFemaleShining whiteBlazeNeutralA flameBleepNeutralShort high pitched soundBlingNeutralExpensive flashy jewelryBlinkNeutralFastBlissNeutralJoy, happyBlitheNeutralHappyBlitzNeutralSudden attackBloodMaleBloodBlueNeutralThe color blueBluesNeutralFeelings of sadnessBluffMaleA cliffBlurNeutralFast, energeticBlushFemalePinkish development in the faceBlyFemaleTallBlytheFemaleHappyBoNeutralStrong, fastBobMaleFamousBoltMaleQuickBonNeutralJapanese Buddhist festival in AugustBondMaleTied to the landBonesNeutralSkeletonBonnNeutralA large city in GermanyBooFemaleStarBoomNeutralA sudden, large, deep soundBoonNeutralHelpfulBooneMaleGood blessingBootsNeutralShoesBopNeutralShort of bebopBorgMaleFrom the castleBoschBoshNeutralAbsurdBossNeutralThe leaderBounceNeutralJumping repeatedlyBoyMaleMaleBoydMaleBlondBozBradMaleTreasonBramMaleRavenBrandtBraveNeutralFearlessBreeFemaleStrong oneBreezeNeutralA comfortable gust of windBrentMaleFrom the hilltopBrettNeutralNative of EnglandBriarNeutralShrub or small treeBritNeutralStrong, from BritainBrittNeutralGreat one, from BritainBrockMaleA badgerBronxNeutralNorthernmost borough of New York CityBrookNeutralRunning streamBrookeNeutralLives by the streamBrooksMaleRunning waterBruceMaleWoodsBryceMaleSwiftBrynnNeutralSmall hillBuckMaleMale deerBudMaleMessenger, friendBullMaleMale bovine animalBunsNeutralHaving the resemblance to bread rollsBurtMaleTown of the fortressBushNeutralA small plantButchMaleManlyBuzzMaleVillageCadeNeutralPureCainNeutralCraftyCaineNeutralSpear hunterCalNeutralSlang for CaliforniaCaleMaleFaithfulCarlMaleStrong oneCaseMaleChestCashMaleFrom CashelCassNeutralWealthyCateFemalePureCeilFemaleChadMaleBattle warriorChaeNeutralChampMaleChampionChanceMaleGood luckChangMaleSmoothChapMaleMerchantCharlesMaleManlyCharmNeutralAttractive personalityChasMaleManlyChaseMaleHunterChazMaleManly, farmerCherFemaleBelovedChessMaleCamp of the soldiersChetMaleA fortressChevMaleKnightChicFemaleStylishly fashionableChickNeutralFrom the name of CharlesChiefMaleClan leaderChipMaleChipping sparrowChipsNeutralSnack food or gaming tokenChoiNeutralChompMaleMunching and chewing vigorouslyChongMaleEats like a birdChookNeutralChrisNeutralChristianChuckMaleFamous bearerChumMaleA close friendCiaoNeutralAn informal greetingClairFemaleBrightClaireFemaleClear, brightClareFemaleClear, brightClarkMaleClergymanClaudeMaleLameClayMaleImmortalClemFemaleNickname for ClementineCliffMaleFrom a steep cliffClintMaleTown on a hillCliveMaleCliff dwellerCloudNeutralFloating water vapor in the atmosphereClydeMaleWarmCoachNeutralA team leaderCoeNeutralYoung childColeMaleWarriorColtMaleBaby horseCooteNeutralCordMaleHonest advisorCortMaleCourageousCoyNeutralWoodsCraigMaleRocksCreedMaleGuiding principleCruiseNeutralTo travel leisurely by waterCruzMaleA crossCubNeutralA young carnivorous mammalCurtMalePoliteCyMaleMasterDaleMaleLives in the valleyDameFemaleLadyDanMaleGod is my judgeDaneMaleFrom DenmarkDarkNeutralAbsence of lightDarthMaleDarkDashMalePage boyDaveMaleBelovedDawgMaleSlang for dogDawnFemaleSunriseDaxMaleWaterDazMaleDeanMaleLeaderDebFemaleHoney beeDeeFemaleDarkDellNeutralValleyDexFemaleFlexibleDiFemaleCelestial hunterDillNeutralA herb of the parsley familyDimeNeutralTenDinkNeutralA well off partner with no childrenDirkMaleDaggerDocNeutralSlang for doctorDodgeMaleSudden movement to avoid being hitDogNeutralA canineDolphMaleNoble wolfDonMaleWorld leaderDotFemaleGift of GodDougMaleDark strangerDoveFemaleBird of peaceDrakeMaleDragonDraxNeutralDrewMaleWiseDuaneMaleWagon makerDuckNeutralA water foulDudeMaleSlang for maleDuffMaleDark, Simpsons BeerDugMalePast tense of digDukeMaleTitle of NobilityDuskNeutralDawnDwayneMaleSongDwightMaleBlondEarlMaleChiefEarpMaleEasyNeutralSimpleEdMaleWealthy guardianEdgeNeutralThe point where two sides meetEggNeutralA round shell laid by an animalElfNeutralA small magical humanElleFemaleWomanEveFemaleLifeFaithFemaleTo trustFangNeutralFrom the sheep penFashFemaleFateFemaleDestinyFawnFemaleYoung deerFayFemaleFairy or elfFayeFemaleFairy or elfFenNeutralA low marshy areaFernFemaleFern plantFifeMaleMan from FifeFigNeutralSpecies of woody treesFinchNeutralSeed eating songbirdFinnMaleFair skinFiveNeutralFiveFizzNeutralA hissing sound that produces bubbles and gasFjordNeutralLong narrow water inlet between cliffsFlairFemaleStylishFlakNeutralStrong criticismFlameNeutralA hot glowing bodyFlashNeutralBright lightFleaNeutralA parasite common to dogsFletchMaleArrow makerFleurFemaleFlowerFlintMaleHard rockFlipMaleLover of horsesFlirtNeutralThe act of casually showing interestFloFemaleArrowFloydMaleGrayFlukeNeutralUnlikely chance or occurrenceFluteNeutralA musical instrumentFlyNeutralA common flying insectFlynnMaleChild of a red headFonzMaleA popular character from Happy Days TV showFooNeutralNonsenseForceMaleTo make way with physical strengthFordMaleA popular North American automotive companyFoxMaleA small mammalFranNeutralFreeFranceNeutralA large European countryFrankMaleFreeFranzMaleFreeFredMaleWiseFreeNeutralWithout restrictionsFrenchNeutralRelating to FranceFritzMalePeaceful RulerFrogMaleA toadFrostNeutralCool, icyFuNeutralWealthyFudgeNeutralA soft candyFuzzNeutralFrizzyGabeMaleFriend with a spearGaelNeutralJoyfulGageMalePawnGailNeutralLivelyGaleMaleLivelyGarpNeutralGarthMaleA fieldGayleFemaleLivelyGemNeutralA precious stoneGeneMaleBorn to nobilityGeoffMalePeaceGeorgeMaleFarmerGhostMaleA pale apparitionGiaFemaleGod is graciousGilMaleJoyGilesMaleBearing shieldGinFemaleSilverGirlFemaleA femaleGlenMaleWoody valleyGlennNeutralFrom the valleyGlynnMaleValleyGooseNeutralA large water birdGothNeutralGothicGraceFemaleGrace of GodGraemeMaleFarm homeGrahamMaleHome in a gravelled valleyGrantMaleGreatGrayMaleGray hairedGreerNeutralWatchfulGregMaleFierceGreyNeutralGrey coloredGrinchNeutralAs in The Grinch that Stole ChristmasGritsNeutralCommon corn based warm breakfastGruntNeutralA peonGunMaleFirearmGusMaleReveredGuyMaleLiving SpiritGwenFemaleFair, blessedHahnMaleRoosterHaigMaleLegendHanMaleGift from GodHankMaleRuler of his homeHansMaleGift from GodHartMaleStrongHawkNeutralSight birdHayesMaleFrom the hedged landHaysMaleA country danceHeathMaleWastelandHeckNeutralHellHeinzMaleHousehold ruler, ketchupHerFemaleFemaleHexNeutralA curse, spellHimMaleMaleHogNeutralLarge pigHoltMaleHunter, woodsHoochMaleDog's name in move Turner & HoochHookMaleCurved pointHootMaleA mild screamHopeFemaleTrust, faithHorseNeutralA large domesticated farm animalHossMaleSlang for a large strong animalHoytMaleMind, spiritHuckMaleHuckleberryHugNeutralA welcoming embraceHughMaleIntelligentHulkMaleLarge, strong, powerfulHushNeutralQuietIanMaleGift from GodIceNeutralFrozen waterIkeMaleLaughterImpNeutralSmallItchNeutralScratchy irritationIvyFemaleCheerful, joyous, loyalJaceNeutralMoonJackMaleGod is graciousJadeNeutralGreen gemstoneJagMaleThe universeJaineFemaleGift from GodJakeMaleRaised upJamesMaleGrasps the heelJanNeutralGod is graciousJaneFemaleGraciousJaqMaleJawsMalePowerful mouth, big teethJaxMaleSon of JackJayMaleSwiftJayneFemaleVictoriousJazzNeutralMusic genreJeanNeutralGod is graciousJebMaleBeloved friendJedMaleFriend of godJeepMaleRugged vehicleJeffMalePeacefulJenFemaleWhite waveJessNeutralWealthyJetMalePowerful, fastJettFemaleBlack gemJillFemaleSweetheartJimMaleSupplanterJinnFemaleGift from GodJinxFemaleCharmingJipNeutralSlang for GypsyJoNeutralJoanFemaleGift from GodJobMaleAfflicted oneJockMaleGod is graciousJoeMaleGod will increaseJohnMaleGod is graciousJonMaleGod is graciousJoopMaleGod will multiplyJoshMaleGod savesJossMaleGod savesJoveMaleJupiterJoyFemaleJoyJoyceFemaleMerryJuddMalePraisedJudeMalePraisedJudgeNeutralForms opinion or conclusionsJuiceNeutralBeverage from fruit or vegetablesJulesNeutralYouthfulJuneFemaleBorn in JuneKaiNeutralOceanKaleMaleManKaneMaleKarlMaleStrong and masculineKateFemalePureKayFemaleElder sisterKayeFemalePureKeaneMaleKebMaleEarthKeefeMaleKeeneMaleTall and handsomeKeithMaleFrom the battlefieldKellMaleFrom the wellKenMaleHandsomeKentMaleKepNeutralKerrNeutralFrom the marshesKesFemaleKewFemaleKhanMaleLeaderKidNeutralA small child or young goatKimNeutralLeader of warriorsKingMaleKipMaleFrom the pointed hillKirkMaleFrom the churchKissFemaleCaringKitFemaleHopefulKittMaleFollower of ChristKlausMaleLeader in victoryKleinMaleKluteNeutralKnoxMaleFrom the hillsKongMaleBrightKooNeutralKoontzNeutralKrisNeutralChrist-bearerKronkNeutralKurtMalePoliteKwonNeutralTaken from Tae Kwon DoKyleMaleStraight and narrowKyteNeutralScottishLadMaleAttendantLanceMaleSpearLaneMaleLangNeutralTallLaraNeutralCheerfulLarkFemaleSongbirdLarsMaleLaurelLeafNeutralFlat bladelike parts of a plantLeeNeutralMeadowLeifMaleBeloved descendentLeighNeutralFrom the meadowLenMaleLike a lionLevNeutralBulgarian currencyLexMaleProtector of manLiNeutralLithiumLilFemaleSaintLingFemaleDawnLivFemaleOlive treeLizFemaleGod is bountifulLloydMaleGrey coloredLoopNeutralAn endless processLorneMaleForsakenLouMaleFamous warriorLoveFemaleTo affectionately careLuNeutralChemical lutetiumLukeMaleLightLyleMaleIslanderLynFemaleWaterfallLynnFemaleWaterfallLynneFemaleGraceMNeutralMacMaleThe son ofMackMaleThe son ofMadgeFemalePearlMaeFemaleBitterMaeveFemaleMaiFemaleBrightnessMameNeutralMarcMaleFrom markMargeFemalePearlMarkMaleWarlikeMarsMaleWar godMarvMaleFriend of the seaMarxMaleOf marsMashMaleWho is drawn by forceMaskNeutralA face coverMattMaleGift from GodMaudFemaleStrong in warMaudeFemaleStrong battle maidenMaxMaleGreatestMayFemalePrincessMegFemalePearlMelNeutralMill workerMerleNeutralBlackbirdMexNeutralSlang for MexicanMiaFemaleMineMickMidgeFemaleA small personMikeMaleLike godMilesMaleSoldierMinFemaleSmoothMitchMaleLike godMixNeutralA combination of two or more different itemsMoMaleMoeMaleDark skinnedMoleNeutralA unknown spyMollFemaleBitterMonkMaleA religious person living under a vowMooNeutralThe sound a cow makesMoonNeutralFrom the moonMooseNeutralMorkMaleRobin Williams character in Mork & MindyMorseMaleOf the moorsMossMaleMosesMottNeutralA stand of treesMouseNeutralA small house pestMousseNeutralA small house pestMudNeutralSoft sticky mixture of water and dirtMuirMaleFrom the moorMunchNeutralEating something loudlyMurtMaleMuseNeutralInspiration for an artistMyrleNeutralAn evergreen shrubMythMaleA widely held but false beliefNanFemaleGraciousNashMaleAdventurerNatMaleGift of GodNateMaleGift of GodNazzMaleNedMaleWealthy guardianNeilMaleNellFemaleNelsMaleChiefNeveFemaleSnowyNewtNeutralA small slender amphibianNickMaleVictoriousNikeNeutralVictoryNilsMaleVictory of the peopleNipNeutralTo playfully biteNoonNeutralTwelve o'clock PMNormMaleFrom the northNorthMaleFrom the northNudgeNeutralTo gently bump to make a pointNukeMaleSlang for an atomic bombNymphFemaleA spirit of nature depicted as a beautiful womanOakMaleA type of tree to bears acornsOatsNeutralA cereal plantOrkMaleA fantasy race of humanoid creaturesOxMaleA large domesticated farm animalOyNeutralOzNeutralStrengthPaceNeutralA set speedPageMaleAttendantPaigeNeutralAttendantPalMaleWitnessPamFemaleHoneyPanMaleGod of FlocksPatNeutralOf noble descentPaulMaleSmallPawNeutralAn animal's food with claws and padsPaxNeutralPeacePazNeutralPeacePeaceFemalePeacefulPeachFemaleA round yellowish fruitPearlFemaleGem of the seaPeekNeutralTo look quicklyPeepsNeutralReference of someone's friends or associatesPegFemalePearlPetNeutralAn animal companionPeteMaleRockPezNeutralA popular candy and dispenserPhilMaleLover of horsesPieNeutralA baked dish of fruitPierceNeutralPiersMaleRockPikeNeutralA type of fishPineNeutralA type of tree with pineconesPingNeutralDuckweed, Internet packetPinkFemaleLight red colorPipNeutralAn attractive objectPittMalePoeMaleEdgar Allan PoePopNeutralSlang for sodaPoshNeutralPudFemaleSlang for puddingPuffMaleA short burst of airPunchMaleTo strikePunkNeutralRelated to punk rockQNeutralQuaidMaleArmy generalQuakeMaleShake or trembleQuarkNeutralQuartNeutralA unit of liquid measurementQuartzNeutralA hard white mineralQueenFemaleQuestNeutralTo seekQuicheNeutralA baked tartQuickNeutralFastQuinnNeutralQuintNeutralA sequence of fiveQuipNeutralA witty remarkQuirkMaleA behavioral habitQuizNeutralA brief test of knowledgeQuoNeutralRaMaleThe Egyptian sun godRaeNeutralGraceRafMaleShield wolfRafeMaleShield wolfRagsNeutralUseless clothRainNeutralPrecipitationRajMaleKingRamMaleMale sheepRatNeutralA small house pestRaulMaleWolf counselorRayMaleGraceRazzNeutralTo tease someone playfullyRebMaleRedNeutralPrime colorReeceMaleReedNeutralRed hairedReefNeutralJagged rock or coral underwaterReeseMaleFieryReeveMaleStewardRefNeutralA sports refereeReidMaleRed hairedRexMaleKingRhettMaleStreamRhodesNeutralField of rosesRickMalePowerful, richRidgeMaleFrom the ridgeRiffNeutralA short repeated phrase played in musicRikMaleRipMaleTo tear or pull something quicklyRitzNeutralLuxurious and glamourousRixRoanMaleFrom the rowan treeRobMaleFamedRockMaleStrongRolfMaleRed wolfRonRooNeutralA kangarooRoseFemaleOf the rose blossomRossMalePeninsulaRougeNeutralA dishonest personRourkeMaleRed surnameRoyMaleRozFemaleFair roseRubeNeutralA country bumpkinRueFemaleHerb of graceRuffMaleRed hairedRuneMaleA secretRushMaleRed hairedRuthFemaleA companionRuudNeutralRyMaleRyeMaleIsland meadowSageMaleWise oneSaintNeutralA religious officialSamNeutralGod hearsSargeMaleMilitary manSatchNeutralSaulMaleAsked forScampNeutralA mischievous individualScarNeutralA healed woundScootNeutralTo leave quicklyScottMaleScottishScoutNeutralScrapsNeutralDiscarded material from a larger componentScudNeutralTo move fast in a straight lineSealNeutralTo fasten securelySeanNeutralGod is graciousSergeMaleServantSethMaleAppointedShaeNeutralA giftShaneMaleShaqMaleShaquille O'NealSharkNeutralA long bodied usually carnivorous marine animalShawMaleTerseShayNeutralA giftSheFemaleFemaleSheaNeutralMajesticShepNeutralSherFemaleShineFemaleTo give out bright lightSidMaleWide islandSiouxNeutralNative American tribeSirMaleA respectful way of addressing a manSkaMaleWhiteSkeetMaleSwiftSkipMaleSkipperSkyNeutralSkySkyeNeutralFrom the isle of SkyeSladeMaleSlashMaleTo cut something violently with a sweeping motionSledgeMaleA vehicle pulled over snow and iceSleuthNeutralA detectiveSlickNeutralA smooth ungraspable surfaceSlimNeutralSkinnySloaneNeutralStrong protectorSlyNeutralHaving a cunning and deceitful natureSmartNeutralIntelligentSmithMaleTradesmanSmokeNeutralVisible vaporSmoochNeutralKiss and cuddle amorouslySmudgeNeutralA blurred or smeared markingSmurfNeutralA fictional cartoon with blue charactersSniffNeutralAudibly drawing in air through the noseSnoopMaleTo investigate about someone's private affairsSnowNeutralFrozen rainSolMaleSunSongNeutralA group of words meant to be sungSootNeutralBlack remains from burned objectsSparkMaleGallantSpearMaleA spearSpikeMaleSpinksNeutralSplashNeutralCausing liquid to fall on somethingSpockMaleFictitious character played by Leonard NimoySportNeutralA physical activity which uses skill to win over opponentsSpotNeutralA small roundish mark different from the surface around itSpringFemaleSpring seasonSpudNeutralA potatoSpurNeutralA thing that prompts or encourages someoneSpyNeutralA person that secretly collects informationSqueezeNeutralTo firmly press with one's fingersSquidNeutralAn elongated sea mammal with ten armsStanMaleLives by a stony groveStarNeutralA starStarrNeutralA starSteedNeutralA horse for ridingSteelMaleHard and durableSteeleMaleHard and durableSteveMaleCrowned oneSticksNeutralA thin piece of wood that has fallen from a treeStigMaleThe wandererStingNeutralTo cause or feel a sharp sudden painStitchNeutralTo mend something with stitchesStoneMaleSmall rockStormNeutralStrutMaleA walk with a conceited gaitStubNeutralA receipt torn off and kept as a recordStyxFemaleA river from the underworldSueFemaleLilySuessNeutralNamed after Dr. SuessSuggsFemaleSunNeutralGoodnessSuzeFemaleWave lilySvenMaleYoungSwagNeutralMoney or goods taken by a thiefSwanFemaleSwan likeSweetNeutralPleasing and delightfulSwiftMaleSwiftSwitchNeutralQuickly changing directionSwordMaleA weapon with a long metal bladeTadMaleTagMaleHandsomeTaiNeutralThailandTaitNeutralCheerfulTajMaleCrownTankMaleHeavily armored for warTarlMaleTashNeutralBorn on ChristmasTateMaleTauMaleLionTayMaleHe has been seenTazMaleShort for Tasmanian or TazeTealNeutralGreenish blue colorTessFemaleCity in ancient GreeceTexNeutralTexasThaneNeutralWarriorThorMaleThornMaleTown of thornsThorpeMaleThymeNeutralA common herbTiffFemaleThreeTimMaleTo honor GodTishFemaleStrong-willedToadNeutralA tailless amphibianTodMaleFoxToddMaleFoxTomMaleTwinToshMaleStrong Viking soldierTraceNeutralBraveTrampFemaleTrentMaleTreyMaleThreeTrisMaleFull of sorrowsTrishFemaleNobleTroyMaleFoot soldierTruthNeutralHonestTuffMaleLacks weaknessTurkNeutralNative of TurkeyTuxMaleTuxedoTwainMaleCut in twoTwixNeutralTyMaleTile makerTykeNeutralA small childVaiFemaleValMalePowerVanceMaleViMaleFlowerVicMaleWinnerVinMaleVictoriousVivFemaleLifeVoipNeutralVoice Over IPVoltNeutralA unit of electromotive forceVoxNeutralVocals or voiceWadeMaleWagsNeutralAs in wagging the tailWaltMaleArmy generalWaspNeutralFlying stinging insectWayneMaleWagon makerWesMaleWest meadowWestMaleFrom the West townWhizzNeutralExtremely cleverWhoNeutralWillMaleProtectorWiltMaleWhen a plant becomes limpWinkNeutralClosing one eye quicklyWinnMaleHandsomeWolfNeutralWolfWoofNeutralA dog's barkWoolfNeutralA dog's barkWrenNeutralRulerWynnNeutralFriendWynneFemaleFriendXiaoMaleEarly morningYakMaleA large wild oxYankNeutralEnglishmanYasMaleSnowYatesMaleYeatsMaleYoMaleCultivatingYorkMaleFrom the yew treeYulMaleOver the horizonZabNeutralZackMaleRemembered by the LordZagNeutralA sharp change in directionZaleNeutralSea strengthZaneNeutralBelovedZaxNeutralZealNeutralWith passionZebMaleGods giftZeeNeutralZekeMaleStrength of GodZenMaleReligiousZepNeutral

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Authored by:Dog-Learn
Updated:August 5, 2015
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