Dog Names by Breed: What Real Labs, Goldens and Huskies Are Called

Dog names by breed: the most common names for real Labradors, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Huskies and Chihuahuas.

September 22, 2026 · 2 min read · By the Dog Names team

City records list each dog's breed alongside its name, so we can see what real dogs of each breed are actually called. A few patterns jump out.

Labrador Retriever names

Labs get the classics: the same names that top the overall chart. See all 274 Labrador Retriever names.

Goldens share the Lab favorites, with a soft spot for Cooper and Bailey. See all 310 Golden Retriever names.

Shepherds lean strong: Zeus, Bear and Shadow all rank high. See all 219 German Shepherd names.

Husky owners love wolfish, wintry names: Blue, Sky, Ghost and Loki. See all 225 Siberian Husky names.

Chihuahuas get sweet, playful names like Coco, Chico and Peanut. See all 80 Chihuahua names.

We have name lists for over 100 breeds. Find yours on the dog names by breed page.