Congrats on adopting your new Pug puppy or older dog. Nothing is more exciting than getting a new addition to your family. We think naming your dog shouldn’t be hard, that’s why we’ve put together a huge list of Pug names that start with N.
If you don’t see anything on this list, be sure to check out our huge list of Pug names to help you name your new boy or girl Pug.
Best Pug Names That Start With N
We personally know how hard it can be to come up with that perfect dog name for your four-legged friend. It took us forever to name our black Pug.

One of the easiest ways to brainstorm a new pet name is to start with a certain letter of the alphabet and work your way down from there.
N is the 14th letter in the English alphabet and the letter N represents independence, focus, adventure, and curiosity.
There are literally several dog names that begin with the letter “N.” As a pet owner, you can give your Pug any name you want.
You don’t have to stick with popular Pug names unless you want to. If a name works for a different dog breed, it will also work for a Pug.
Have fun browsing through these dog name ideas for your Pug!
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Pug Names That Start With The Letter L
Pug Names Beginning With N
Regardless of whether you have a cute boy or girl, you’ll find some of the gender-specific names below. Some names can even be considered unisex, which will work for either gender.
Female Pug Names
If you’ve adopted a cute female dog, then you may want a feminine name that lets people know that your dog is a female.
All the following names are suitable for a lady.
Neon
Nena
Newfi
Nichi
Nolo
Nugget
Nikki
Nena
Nate
Nidi
Nimi
Nanda
Nandi
Nantes
Nicole
Niks
Nilly
Navy
Nova
Nutella
Neve
Nerissa
Nikita
Nap
Nalina
Nanndi
Nala
Naica
Naomie
Nadinka
Nanja
Nawajo
Naoisha
Nena
Nichi
Nyree
Nora
Nova
Naughty
Nickie
Na-Nuk
Naiyah
Nikka
Nancy
Nann
Nanook
Nemisis
Nicole
Niky
Nita
Nana
Nessie
Nalie
Nellie
Ninetails
Nookie
Niquolette
Nina
Neontea
Nia
Neela
Nyx
Nushkka
Nevaeh
Nilla
Norah
Nadim
Nacki
Natz
Nandork
Nascha
Nanthild
Natoya
Nice
Naana
Neeru
Niema
Nylah
Nofeet
Normal
Nosy
Nozilla
Nyla
Nome
Nixi
Noddy
Nacho
Nadine
Nanette
Nano
Napa
Nanny
Nandy
Naya
Needles
Neele
Nakona
Naval
Navin
Nica
Nogi
Nazz
Nadhy
Noga
Noleen
Nub
Nipper
Nanga
Male Pug Names
Nickolas
Nash
Nat
Naz
Neal
Nebo
Nano
Nastor
Nallo
Nardo
Narros
Nestor
Ned
Night
Nanook
Nemesis
Nero
Newton
Nizam
Nomad
Neon
Noel
Niblet
Nicholas
Nobite
Norton
Nukem
Nabendo
Nabisco
Nachmanke
Nadav
Namath
Navarre
Nagger
Nidio
Necho
Nectar
neddy
Noonie
Norbert
Netflix
Newt
Nick
Nesta
Nester
Nikko
Nikunj
Nanu
Nawaab
Neel
Neemo
Nefer
Neptune
Niles
Nitro
Norbie
Nifty
Nehemiah
Nelson
Neron
Nice
Nissan
Noe
Naim
Nazor
Nutty
Napolean
Natanael
Neal
Ngiliq
Neilan
Nemean
Nemesio
Niall
Nickolas
Nevada
Neville
Noir
Nuke
Nasty
Nandor
Nabucoodosor
Nats
Naldo
Nello
Norris
Norio
Nefro
Neno
Nik
Nikolai
Noddy
Nacho Chip
Namath
Nanoe
Neckbeard
Niraj
Neroli
Nihar
If you don’t see any names you like that start with the letter N, be sure to check out these Pug names that start with the letter R.
Top 10 Female Human Names
Many pet parents would rather give their dog a human name than an unusual or unique name. Statistics show that over 50% of dog parents give their name a human name.
Here are some of our favorite girl names that will work perfectly for Pugs:
- Nathalia
- Natalee
- Nia
- Norah
- Nyla
- Nicole
- Naya
- Nova
- Noelle
- Nyomi
Top 10 Male Human Names
We’ve rounded up some cute baby boy names that will work perfectly for your male Pug puppy. If you don’t see anything on this list, then search the Internet for baby names to get more ideas.
Here are our top ten baby names for boy Pugs:
- Nikko
- Nick
- Noble
- Nicolas
- Nathaniel
- Noah
- Nikolai
- Neil
- Nuri
- Nestor
Cute Pug Names Beginning With N
Maybe you’d rather have a cute name, after all, you have the cutest dog on your block. Well, look no further, here are some of the cutest Pug names that beginning with the letter N.
These will work for both males and females.
- Niko
- North
- Narnia
- Nemo
- Nikki
- Nimmi
- Neo
- Nature
- Nipper
- Naples
- Nellybelle
- Nappy
- Norto
- Nostradamus
- Neptune
- Neverwinter
- Nike
- Nighthawk
- Niner
- Ninja
Food Names That Start With N
Are you a foodie that loves cooking and eating? If so, then these names will not only make you smile but will work perfectly for naming your Pug.
The great thing about naming your pet is you can get inspired by your favorite dishes, beer, fruits and veggies and etc.
Here are some of our favorite food-inspired dog names for Pugs:
- Nacho
- Nugget
- Nut
- Napa (Napa Cabbage)
- Nutmeg
- Nougat
- Nabisco
- Nickel (IPA Beer)
- Noodle
- Nerd (Nerds candy)
- Nutty (Nutty Buddy)
- Neapolitan (Ice Cream)
Unique Pug Names That Begin With N
Maybe you’re not into the popular or human names and want to give your Pug a unique name you don’t hear very often? If so, you’ll love the fact that these dog names won’t be heard very often at your local dog park.
Here are some of the most unique names for male and female Pugs:
- Neptune
- Nomad
- Nizam
- Nemean
- Nardo
- Narcissus
- Nephele
- Nimbus
- Nashville
- Nasa
- Narrator
- Nightmare
- Nizmo
- Nukem
- Nairobi
Funny Pug Names Starting With N
Pug puppies can be hyper and it’s natural to want a funny or comical name that makes people smile.
Just remember, that what’s funny to you may not be funny to others. Avoid giving your dog an offensive or embarrassing name that you’ll be embarrassed to use in public.
After all, everyone’s sense of humor is different.
These names are sure to bring smiles whenever anyone hears you call out to your Pug in public.
- Nibbles
- Noodle
- Nut
- Nudge
- Nubbin
- Naughty (unisex name)
- Nose
- Noisemaker
- Newsprint
- Nightmare
Final Word On Pug Names Beginning With N
Naming your new puppy or rescue dog shouldn’t take the joy away from getting a new pet.
Hopefully, you found this list of “N” dog names helpful to come up with a name. If not, then move on to the next letter of the alphabet and brainstorm some more names.
You can even give your dog a name based on the color of their skin. Here are some black Pug names as well as some fawn-colored Pug names.
Good luck with naming your new Pug!
References And Further Reading
Affinity Numerology – Letter Meanings
PetMD – Naming Your Puppy