Getting a new puppy can be both a stressful and happy time in your life. With pet ownership comes the responsibility of feeding, walking, exercising, potty training, grooming, and naming your new Pug puppy. Below you’ll find several creative dog names for Pugs that you normally wouldn’t think about that are inspired by hobbies, dance names, fashion designers, and etc.
Below you’ll find hundreds of potential dog name ideas for your furry friend. If you don’t find anything on this page, stop by our database of Pug names for thousands of more name ideas that will help you come up with something creative and unique for your pet.
Using Creative Sources to Inspire Your Pug’s Name
Rather than giving your dog a popular Pug name, consider names inspired from unexpected sources. If you’re a creative person, you can come up with a dog name from a creative hobby, your favorite book or movie.
For example if you’re a crafty person and you can’t live without your Cricut machine, you can brainstorm ideas such as Vinyl (adhesive materials) or canvas (design area) and etc. These are definitely different from the usual dog names people name their dogs.
Another way to come up with some prolific names is to consider your dog’s personality in the form of adjectives like hyper. Use a thesaurus to come up with different ways to say it.
Before you know it, you’ll have a huge list of creative dog names, the hardest part will be choosing just one!
Creative Dog Names for Pugs
Coming up with a creative name for your Pug, will take time. Avoid coming up with something too creative and unique, especially, if it will be hard for your dog to understand.
Put your dog training hat on and pick a name that is easy to say, your dog understands, and shows off a little creativity. Avoid choosing a dog name that sounds like “No” or a common command.
Top 10 Creative Names for Pugs
| Girls | Boys |
| Lola | Everly |
| Ocean | Orion |
| Etta | Huxley |
| Perla | Cormac |
| Isadora | Arrow |
| Harmonee | Enzo |
| Trixie | Booker |
| Cecily | Fritz |
| Calliope | Hart |
| Zadie | Thorn |
Music Inspired Creative Pug Dog Names
| Girls | Boys |
| Bright | Epic |
| Melodious | Primal |
| Gentle | Hi-Fi |
| Joyful | Lush |
| Harmonic | Bebop |
| Funky | Blend |
| Eclectic | Strum |
| Epic | Flow |
| Ballad | Drummer |
| Inflection | Solo |
Creative Human Baby Names
Likely after browsing through this list, you’ll consider giving your dog a human name. According to Petside.com, pet parents prefer to forgo pet names such as Fido, Rover, and Spot and prefer choosing a human name for their four-legged friend.
Below are some of the most creative baby names that work perfectly for your new puppy.
| Girls | Boys |
| Zelda | Everest |
| Primrose | Sparrow |
| Beatrix | Merce |
| Harmonee | Calder |
| Nova | Titus |
| Isadora | Atlas |
| Rumer | Orion |
| Allegra | Ajax |
| Ocean | Enzo |
Creative Hobby Name Ideas for Pugs
If you have a creative hobby, it’s easy to brainstorm and come up with a list of ideas that can help you come up with the perfect name.
Below, you’ll find a list of potential names for boys and girls based off some popular hobbies.
Sewing
- Pleat
- Ruler
- Ribbon
- Hem
- Bow
- Button
- Cotton
- Gusset
- Silk
- Stitch
Crotchet
- Cluster – Group of stitches
- Magic (Magic ring)
- Picot – small loop of chains
- Tunisian – Tunisian crochet
- Bobbin
- Crojo – crochet “mojo”
- Drape
- Fo – acronym for finished object
- Neps – matted or tangled clumps in yarn
- Seam
Soapmaking
- Alkali
- Aroma – Aromatherapy
- Emollient
- Flash – Flash Point
- Gel – Gel phase
- Tallow – hard fatty substance used for soap making
- Vegan
- Attar – essential oil or perfume obtained from petals or flowers
If you love flowers or have a gardening hobby, check out our huge list of flower names for Pugs.
Wood Carving Dog Names
- Abor
- Auger
- Bevel
- Biscuit
- Bit
- Burl
- Chip – Chip carving
- Dog – object that holds a workpiece stationery
- Groove
- Highboy – tall chest of drawers
Fashion and Designer Pug Dog Names
If you’re into fashion and design, you’ll recognize several of these designers from high-end retail stores. These names will be a perfect fit for a small dog.
- Chanel
- Dior
- Louis – Louis Vuitton
- Gucci
- Balenciaga
- Prada
- Stella – Stella McCartney
- Fendi
- Vera
- Versace
- Christian
- Chanel
- Burberry
- Coco
- Armani
- Tiffany
- Tommy
- Ralph
- Hugo
- Pierre
Dance Inspired Dog Names for Pugs
If you enjoy dancing, consider naming your dog after some popular dance moves that were popular back in the day such as “Potato,” “Foxtrot,” and “Tango.” You can also consider dance moves from a more modern era such as “Macarena,” “Dierriere,” and etc.
Below are dance moves from ballet, ballroom, hip hop and more that will make a great name for boys and girls.
- Jazz
- Ballerino
- Chasse
- Hula
- Hora – Circle dance
- Limbo
- Conga
- Boston – Waltz-like dance
- Mambo
- Swing
- Boogie
- Lindy
- Ballet
- Belly
- Rainy
- Electra
- Cha-Cha
- Polka
- Rumba
- Jive
Cooking Inspired Pug Dog Names
If you’re a foodie, then you know there are several cooking terms you can use to name your puppy. For example, you can name your dog a type of cuisine such as “Soul” or “Irish”.
Below are a list of several other fresh words to describe foods that will work perfectly for your four-legged friend.
- Mello
- Secret
- Sear
- Bit
- Chef
- Tart
- Scanty
- Pickle
- Chop
- Lace
- Poach
- Spot
- Bistro
- Lush
- Silky
- Chewy
- Zesty
- Entree
- Medley
- Foodie
Conclusion
The easiest way to come up with creative dog names is to find inspiration from things around you. Hopefully, this list of terms makes it easier for you to come up with even more ideas.
Don’t rush the process and test out the names on your furbaby. If your pup responds to one of the names, and you like the way it sounds, it’s the perfect name.
If none of these names fit your fancy, consider giving your dog a name based on color, appearance, temperament, or any other unique markings on their body. The sky is virtually the limit when it comes to naming a puppy.
Good luck with naming your new Pug puppy!