There are a lot of doggone good Christmas present ideas out there, but gifting someone a puppy is a memory unlike no other! If you were someone who was lucky enough to unwrap a fur-baby on Christmas Day, then you're probably wondering what you're going to name it! (You know, after you've finished playing with it for hours on end.) We're here to tell you that giving your pup a Christmas name is one of the cutest (and most sentimental) things you could do.
Naming a dog something meaningful to you isn't a new tradition by any means. So, it just makes sense that those who can't get enough of wearing matching holiday pajamas, whipping up delicious Christmas desserts, and decorating the Christmas tree would want to give their pup a festive name. To help you choose, we've rounded up the best and brightest Christmas dog names, and we think you'll absolutely love them. This list includes names inspired by your favorite Christmas movies (like Rudolph or Elsa), names inspired by classic Christmas foods and flavors (like Gumdrop or Cinnamon), and more. If these names pique your interest, be sure to check out the rest below!
Best Christmas Dog Names for Girl Dogs
- Crystal
- Winterfell
- Alaska
- Yule
- Glow
- Eira
- Feliz
- Cheer
- Mistletoe
- Glory
- Mary/Maria
- Spirit
- Angel
- Merry
- Star
- Grace
- Carol
- Stocking
- Holiday
- Pudding
- Jolly
- Ivy
- Hope
- Holly
- Mercy
- Noel
- Eve
- Noelle
- Bell(e)
- Faith
- Joy
Best Christmas Dog Names for Boy Dogs
- Ebenezer
- Charlie Brown
- Yuki
- Phantom
- Bobsled
- Solstice
- Boots
- Frankincense
- Jingle
- Coal
- Jesus
- Santa
- Mushy
- Rudolph
- King
- Christian
- Kringle
- Joseph
- Garland
- Nick (Saint Nick)
- Frosty
- Eggnog
- Scrooge
- Kris
- Cracker
- Gabriel
- Grinch
- Dasher
- Elf
- Nicholas (Saint Nicholas)
- Snowy
- Jack
Best Winter Dog Names
- Mittens
- Fog
- Cocoa
- Chestnuts
- Cider
- Avalanche
- Alpine
- Dove
- Walnut
- Winter
- Candy
- Spruce
- Gusty
- Cozy
- Snow(y)
- Snowball
- Pearl
- Mocha
- Bell(e)
- Garnet
- Custard
- Pine(y)
- Bear
- Arctic
- Cookie
- Snickerdoodle
- Orchid
- Jellybean
- Crispin
- Brandy
- Gumdrop
- Blue
Unique Christmas Dog Names
- Pecan
- Rosemary
- Socks
- Velvet
- Ivy
- Silver
- Sweet Potato
- Snuggles
- Natalie or Natalia
- Polar
- Gem
- Yeti
- Slippers
- January
- Crimson
- Moose
- Fleece
- Glitter
- Burr
- Cinnamon
- Marshmallow
- Ice / Icy
- Aurora
- Cosmo
- Flurry
- Cole
- Yukon
- Sugar
Best Snowy Dog Names
- Penguin
- Lucia
- Cozy
- Aspen
- Tundra
- December
- Comet
- Fable
- Snowbank
- Sweetie
- Grizzly
- Twinkle
- Chardonnay
- Tiny Tim
- Sailor
- Parka
- Snow Cap
- Kodak
- Halle
- Silver
- Spruff
- Penguin
- Snuggles
- Snowdrop
- Claus
- Snowman
Best Christmas Dog Names from Movies
- Kevin (Home Alone)
- Bailey (like George Bailey from It’s a Wonderful Life)
- Violet (It’s a Wonderful Life)
- Arthur (Arthur Christmas)
- Schroeder (A Charlie Brown Christmas)
- Cornelius (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys)
- Billy (Love Actually)
- Tilly (It’s a Wonderful Life)
- Max (The Grinch)
- Graham (The Holiday)
- Buzz (Home Alone)
- Iris (The Holiday)
- Juliet (Love Actually)
- Patty (A Charlie Brown Christmas)
- Red (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)
- Harry (Love Actually)
- Buddy (Elf)
- Dr. Seuss (The Grinch)
- Cindy Lou Who (The Grinch)
- Jamie (Love Actually)
- Jasper (The Holiday)
- Miles (The Holiday)
- Ben (The Holiday)
- Dizzy (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys)
- Sam (It’s a Wonderful Life)
- Elsa (Frozen)
Josiah Soto is the assistant editor of news and social for The Pioneer Woman. He helps manage the website’s social channels, in addition to writing high-performing news and entertainment content daily.
