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100+ Pug Names: Ideas for Mischievous & Lovable Dogs
Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a brand-new Pug! By now, we're sure you know how charming and expressive they are. You've grown accustomed to their sounds and love every single grunt, snort, and sneeze. These adorable dogs make excellent companions and family dogs, and if you haven't already noticed, they are sure to follow you where ever you go!
From the kitchen to the bedroom, even to the bathroom, these pups will be your second shadows! Before they can truly settle into your family, you’ll need to pick out a great name. What should you consider when finding the perfect name for your Pug? Their wrinkled faces, goofy noises, petite round bodies, and vivid personalities, of course! Luckily, we have something for every type of pug on our extensive list, which includes names for boys and girls, along with cute, funny, and famous options.
Female Pug Names
- Coco
- Lucy
- Zoe
- Penny
- Rosie
- Lulu
- Sophie
- Bella
- Daisy
- Ruby
- Molly
- Susie
- Ellie
- Lily
- Bailey
- Lola
- Penelope
- Maggie
- Luna
- Winnie
- Olive
- Stella
- Mia
- Pepper
- Roxy
- Gracie
- Riley
- Chloe
- Fiona
- Ollie
- Sadie
- Emma
- Charlie
Male Pug Names
- Hank
- George
- Rocco
- Tucker
- Rocky
- Leo
- Winston
- Oliver
- Diesel
- Oscar
- Frankie
- Bo
- Buddy
- Bentley
- Gus
- Bobby
- Louie
- Henry
- Harley
- Cooper
- Dexter
- Buster
- Teddy
- Bruno
- Jack
- Duke
- Sammy
- Max
- Milo
- Toby
- Jax
- Frank
- Otis
Cute Pug Names
Your Pug is an adorable dog. Although Pugs have this magical power of turning every name they're given into a cuter-than-cute rendition, it would only be natural to pair them with a name just as sweet as they are! Take a peek at the names below and see if one fits your perfect little pup.
- Cupcake
- Diva
- Princess
- Sprinkles
- Wrinkles
- Slim
- Petal
- Bean
- Tiny
- Bunny
- Flan
- Daisy
- Shortcake
- Pancake
- Bubbles
- Peanut
- Duchess
- Piper
Funny Pug Names
Pugs are already hilarious without a comical name, but how great would it be to have their name pay homage to their goofy demeanor?! There's nothing like a name that makes you laugh every time you say it. We have a few of them below. The only problem is, it will be pretty tricky to discipline a Sir Puggington if he chewed up your shoe.
- Tank
- Elvis Pugsley
- Puggles
- Giant
- Wrinkles
- Pugsworth
- Brutus
- Gizmo
- Gadget
- Pugsley
- Sir Puggington
- Pugzilla
- Wrigley
- Bear
- Bubba
- Yoda
- Admiral
- Boss
- Munchkin
More funny dog name ideas here: 100+ Funny Dog Names: Ideas for Happy & Hilarious Dogs
Famous Pug Names
Pugs have been around for thousands of years, so you won't be surprised to learn that there have been many famous Pugs. Not only were they noble pets for a few royals or celebrities as parents, but some also made a name for themselves all on their own. Here are some of the best-known Pugs (and their often famous owners).
- Mops (Marie Antionette, Queen of France)
- Precious the Pug (The Nut Job)
- JB (The Kingsman)
- Pompey (William the Silent, Prince of Orange)
- Basco (Alexandrina Victoria, Queen of Great Britain)
- Percy (Disney's Pocahontas)
- Mel (Secret Life of Pets)
- Sid (Jessica Alba)
- Loulou (Instagram)
- Otis (Milo & Otis)
- Batman the Batpug (Instagram)
- Doug the Pug (Instagram, 4 Million Followers!)
- Frank the Pug (Men in Black)
- Fortune (Josephine Bonaparte, wife of Napolean Bonaparte)
- Ellie & Darcie (Dan DTM, Youtuber)
- Lolita (Gerard Bulter)
- Homer Pugalicious (Instagram)
- Mimi LaRue (Tori Spelling)
Finding the Right Name for Your Pug
Choosing the ideal name for your sturdy little Pug can be tricky. How do you encapsulate the winning personality and goofy expressions in just one or two words? Although it may seem next to impossible, we know it's achievable! We hope that you were able to find some inspiration from our list of pug names. With cute, funny, and famous suggestions, we are sure that your pug will be proud of whatever you have chosen.
If you couldn't find the perfect match among our Pug names, take a peek at another name post since they may spark additional inspiration!
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