500+ Poodle Names: Cute, Funny, and Stylish Ideas and Name Generator

If you just brought home a new Poodle or you’re planning to adopt one, you might be wondering, “What should I name my dog?” Choosing the perfect name can be exciting, but also a little tricky! Whether you have a Toy Poodle, Miniature Poodle, or Standard Poodle, the right name can show off your pup’s sweet personality or unique style.

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Poodle Traits Table

Trait	Description
Size	Toy, Miniature, Standard
Intelligence	Very High (Top 3)
Coat Type	Curly, Non-shedding
Temperament	Playful, Loyal, Alert
Origin	France/Germany

The Poodle Club of America (PCA) is the official national breed club for Poodles in the United States. It is recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Cute Poodle Names

These Poodle names are sweet, short, and perfect for a cuddly pup.

Fluffy	Teddy	Mochi
Lulu	Gigi	Pebbles
Daisy	Buttercup	Muffin
Nibbles	Honey	Waffles
Rosie	Snowy	Sprinkles
Cookie	Angel	Jellybean
Pixie	Tinker	Snickers
Poppy	Cherry	Dolly
Cupcake	Biscuit	Fifi

These names are soft, playful, and often used for small, lovable dogs. They work great for Poodle puppies and dogs with sweet, gentle personalities.

Funny Poodle Names

Looking for something that makes people laugh? These Poodle names are perfect for adding a little humor.

Bark Twain	Pickles	Fuzzball
Wiggles	Sassy Pants	Biscuit
Flopsy	Barkley	Cheeto
Tofu	Boop	Pompom
Waffles	Doodlebug	Jell-O
Snuggles	Mr. Wiggles	Lollipop
Paws	Tater Tot	Meow
S’mores	Quacker	Cheddar
Zoomie	Crumbs	Yapper

These names are great for dogs with silly habits or fluffy coats that make people smile. If your Poodle puppy is always jumping, playing, or making you laugh, pick a funny name!

Poodle Names for Puppies

Here’s a handpicked list of Poodle Names for Puppies:

Mochi	Bubbles	Tofu
Pebble	Niblet	Pip
Bean	Waffle	Lulu
Dobby	Koko	Rolo
Button	Ziggy	Dottie
Chip	Gummy	Coco
Tiki	Biscuit	Ollie
Sprout	Zuzu	Momo
Poppy	Chewie	Mimi
Teddy	Snickers	Pippa
Skippy	Pickle	Remy
Tiny	Figgy	Juno
Boo	Sunny	Benny
Fluffy	Jellybean	Nala
Puddles	Fifi	Milo
Churro	Cupcake	Trixie
Ruffles	Marshmallow	Toto

Elegant Poodle Names

Poodles are fancy dogs, and they deserve Poodle names that sound classy and stylish.

Bentley	Victoria	Ambrosia
Windsor	Celeste	Jasper
Valentino	Duchess	Magnolia
Monroe	Jewel	Baron
Fiona	Louis	Portia
Isabella	Romeo	Athena
Belle	Sir Charles	Tiara
Cleopatra	Chanelle	Kingston
Sapphire	Pearl	Estelle

These names are perfect for Poodles with a refined look and royal attitude. Elegant Poodle names suit dogs who seem to know they’re fancy!

Female Poodle Names

Here are the top Poodle names for girl pups.

Ginger	Mia	Zoey
Lily	Angel	Trixie
Penny	Lola	Chloe
Sadie	Honey	Roxy
Molly	Abby	Missy
Rosie	Cleo	Sophie
Gracie	Layla	Ellie
Lucy	Maddie	Nala
Ivy	Sugar	Peaches

These names are sweet, popular, and easy to call out. Pick one that fits your Poodle’s looks or attitude!

Male Poodle Names

These Poodle names are best for boy dogs of any size.

Cooper	Rocky	Duke
Teddy	Bear	Toby
Jack	Finn	Milo
Leo	Scout	Bruno
Rex	Rusty	Ollie
Zeus	Louie	Cody
Winston	Buster	Hunter
Bentley	Gizmo	Diesel
Ace	Archie	Benji

These classic and strong names are perfect for male Poodles, especially standard or miniature ones.

Toy Poodle Names

Small and adorable, Toy Poodle puppy names should be just as cute and tiny.

Pippa	Munchkin	Pebble
Lilo	Gigi	Cupcake
Button	Dolly	Tootsie
Mimi	Toto	Peanut
Oreo	Boo	Sprout
Kiki	Bitsy	Ziggy
Cuddles	Snowball	Dotty
Tiny	Bubble	Poppy
Pickle	Popcorn	Squirt

These names are short, light, and adorable, just like a tiny Poodle pup!

Strong Poodle Names

Here’s a helpful list of Strong Poodle Names for Poodles with bold, brave, or tough personalities:

Titan	Hunter	Athena
Rocky	Diesel	Storm
Thor	Bear	Queenie
Duke	Rex	Justice
Maximus	Bruno	Valkyrie
Maverick	Blaze	Hera
Apollo	Ace	Rogue
Zeus	Axel	Nova
Odin	Chief	Xena
Ranger	Spike	Sable
Goliath	Tank	Electra
Rambo	Bolt	Onyx
Atlas	Blade	Ember
King	Flint	Zara
Jagger	Vito	Nala
Ghost	Thorin	Cleo
Captain	Knight	Stormy

Popular Poodle Names

These names are classic, easy to say, and fit well with the smart, elegant, and playful nature of Poodles:

Bella	Max	Charlie
Lucy	Buddy	Daisy
Coco	Teddy	Molly
Lola	Jack	Sophie
Bailey	Rocky	Chloe
Maggie	Finn	Lily
Sadie	Bruno	Zoey
Rosie	Oliver	Luna
Penny	Duke	Ruby
Ginger	Milo	Stella
Abby	Jasper	Hazel
Nala	Leo	Ellie
Roxy	Oscar	Gracie
Ellie	Toby	Winnie
Mia	Samson	Pepper
Olive	Winston	Marley

Best Poodle Names

Whether your Poodle is elegant, playful, fluffy, or strong, you’ll find something perfect here.:

Bella	Max	Teddy
Coco	Charlie	Sunny
Daisy	Leo	Lucky
Gigi	Oliver	Biscuit
Lulu	Milo	Mochi
Rosie	Rocky	Pebble
Chloe	Winston	Waffles
Nala	Louie	Ziggy
Fifi	Teddy	Muffin
Poppy	Oscar	Skippy
Hazel	Bruno	Oreo
Ruby	Cooper	Pickles
Trixie	Jasper	Marshmallow
Sugar	Finn	Pudding
Bambi	Ace	Twix
Minnie	Rex	Buttons
Princess	Archie	Dash

Good Poodle Names

These names are easy to say, full of personality, and sound great for your stylish, smart, and fluffy pup!

Bella	Chanel	Bubbles
Coco	Dior	Waffles
Lulu	Paris	Nibbles
Daisy	Bentley	Zippy
Rosie	Gucci	Chewie
Milo	Remy	Skippy
Ollie	Amélie	Tofu
Poppy	Beau	Pickle
Mochi	Hugo	Fidget
Fifi	Eloise	Jellybean

French Poodle Names

Since Poodles are often associated with France, these French Poodle names add a cultural touch.

Éclair	Fleur	Jacques
Bijou	Louis	Chérie
Monet	Belle	Simone
Gaston	Juliette	Hugo
André	Odette	Marcel
Claudette	Pascal	Sabine
Celine	Luc	Fabienne
Gigi	Matisse	Noël
Jacques	Margot	Paulette

Great for those who love fancy dog names and want to reflect the breed’s French roots.

Poodle Names with Meaning

These Poodle names come with special meanings for those who want something thoughtful.

Lucky	Luna	Faith
Leo	Max	Bella
Nova	Zara	Felix
Aria	Blaze	Ivy
Kai	Aura	Echo
Sky	Storm	Olive
Pax	Hero	Luna
Rio	Rumi	Zen
Mila	Theo	Sage

These names are deep and meaningful, perfect if you want a name that tells a story.

Unique Poodle Names

Want something no one else has? Try these Poodle names that are different and bold.

Orbit	Sable	Pixel
Echo	Zephyr	Cricket
Nebula	Cosmo	Wren
Indigo	Pesto	Nimbus
Taro	Velvet	Koda
Sushi	Denim	Nova
Glimmer	Yuki	Bixby
Bamboo	Kiko	Tazzy
Quartz	Onyx	Twyla

Perfect for owners who want stylish dog names no one else at the dog park has!

Miniature Poodle Names

Here’s a fun and friendly list of Miniature Poodle Names:

Biscuit	Tilly	Milo
Poppy	Louie	Gigi
Bella	Teddy	Moxie
Coco	Benny	Daisy
Oliver	Lulu	Scout
Pixie	Niko	Honey
Peanut	Rosie	Max
Maple	Mochi	Olive
Chloe	Juno	Ziggy
Ruby	Dash	Pippa
Peaches	Snickers	Remy
Skippy	Minnie	Bruno
Nala	Chip	Trixie
Jellybean	Simba	Bubbles
Fifi	Archie	Hazel
Buttercup	Freddie	Snowy
Sprout	Kiki	Felix

Bichon Poodle Names

These names are perfect for the Bichon Poodle mix (also called Poochon), known for being adorable, fluffy, playful, smart, and gentle

Coco	Snowy	Teddy
Marshmallow	Daisy	Biscuit
Fluffy	Bubbles	Nibbles
Bella	Mochi	Cotton
Buddy	Luna	Tofu
Poppy	Muffin	Charlie
Angel	Pearl	Cookie
Tiny	Pudding	Gigi
Yuki	Sugar	Popcorn
Cloud	Lucky	Pipsqueak
Fifi	Twinkle	Teddy Bear
Sunny	Chewy	Cupcake
Ollie	Lily	Buttons
Snowball	Zoey	Sprinkles
Frosty	Star	Honey
Skippy	Pippa	Puffy
Tinker	Marshy	Dash

Poodle Names That Start with P

Here’s a list of Poodle names that start with the letter “P”, perfect for playful, pretty, or posh pups!

Poppy	Prince	Pearl
Pudding	Peanut	Piper
Pepper	Pebbles	Pogo
Pippa	Puffy	Paws
Paris	Pluto	Pixie
Polo	Pancake	Popcorn
Pecan	Pippin	Panda
Posh	Prissy	Pumpkin
Pesto	Puddle	Patches
Panda	Pookie	Pumpernickel
Peony	Pal	Pretzel
Pistachio	Pecan Pie	Pickles
Pina	Pokey	Poppyseed
Polka	Pringle	Princess
Parisian	Pebble	Pluto Jr.
Pirate	Percy	Pebblina
Poptart	Pinecone	Petal

Poodle Names in Other Languages

Here are Poodle Names in other languages, perfect if you want something unique, meaningful, or cultural:

Name	Language	Meaning / Inspiration
Chérie	French	Sweetheart
Amigo	Spanish	Friend
Bella	Italian	Beautiful
Blitz	German	Lightning / Fast
Kiko	Japanese	Hope / Chronicle
Lulu	French	Pearl / Famous warrior
Dante	Italian	Enduring
Suki	Japanese	Beloved
Amira	Arabic	Princess
Hugo	German	Mind / Spirit
Coco	French	Chic nickname
Paco	Spanish	Free
Bianca	Italian	White
Haru	Japanese	Spring / Sunshine
Zina	Arabic	Beauty
Éclair	French	Flash / Dessert treat
Rico	Spanish	Rich / Strong ruler
Luna	Italian/Spanish	Moon
Kuma	Japanese	Bear
Mina	Arabic	Love / Precious stone
Gaston	French	Guest / Noble
Pepe	Spanish	God will add
Enzo	Italian	Ruler of the house
Akira	Japanese	Bright / Intelligent
Noura	Arabic	Light
Jolie	French	Pretty
Sol	Spanish	Sun
Grazia	Italian	Grace
Taro	Japanese	Big boy / Eldest son
Zaki	Arabic	Pure / Smart
Fleur	French	Flower
Chico	Spanish	Little boy
Dolce	Italian	Sweet
Yuki	Japanese	Snow / Happiness
Layla	Arabic	Night
Pierre	French	Rock / Stone
Nacho	Spanish	Playful nickname
Lupo	Italian	Wolf
Riko	Japanese	Jasmine child
Habibi	Arabic	My love

Poodle Names Based on Coat Color

Match your Poodle’s name with their beautiful coat!

White Poodles	Black Poodles	Brown Poodles
Snowy	Midnight	Mocha
Angel	Shadow	Cocoa
Pearl	Jet	Chestnut
Frosty	Raven	Hazel
Marshmallow	Inky	Walnut
Sugar	Coal	Maple
Cloud	Noir	Truffle
Ice	Eclipse	Hershey
Cotton	Panther	Fudge
Ghost	Ash	Autumn
Winter	Vanta	Acorn
Blanca	Storm	Barkley
Luna	Soot	Brownie
Ivory	Obsidian	Snickers
Casper	Licorice	Toffee

These Poodle names are perfect if your pup’s color is their most unique feature.

White Fluffy Poodle Names

These names are inspired by snow, clouds, elegance, and softness, perfect for a white coated, fluffy Poodle!

Snowball	Angel	Marshmallow
Pearl	Coconut	Frosty
Cotton	Sugar	Flurry
Cloud	Casper	Blizzard
Snowflake	Ivory	Biscuit
Fluffy	Puff	Cream
Luna	Powder	Crystal
Tofu	Milky	Vanilla
Star	Moon	Popcorn
Winter	Whisper	Snowy
Puffin	Yuki (means Snow)	Frost
Icey	Daisy	Puffball
Sparkle	Skye	Charmin
Tundra	Misty	Glimmer
Pudding	Muffin	Twinkle
Halo	Polar	Light
Frostina	Nova	Dove

Conclusion

Poodles are fun, loving, and full of personality. Their name should be just as special! Whether you want a cute Poodle name, something elegant, or a unique name no one else has—there’s a perfect choice out there.

Think about your dog’s size, coat color, and attitude. Don’t be afraid to try something creative. Say the name out loud and see how it feels.

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FAQ’s

What is a good name for a Poodle?

A good name for a Poodle is short, easy to say, and fits your dog’s look or personality. Names like Bella, Max, Coco, or Teddy are very popular.

Can I use a French name for my Poodle?

Yes! Many people choose French names for Poodles because the breed is often linked to France. Names like Chérie, Éclair, or Pierre sound cute and classy.

What are cute names for Poodle puppies?

Cute names for Poodle puppies include Mochi, Lulu, Bubbles, Nibbles, and Snowy. These names are fun and fit their tiny, fluffy look.

Do Poodles learn their names easily?

Yes! Poodles are very smart dogs. If you use the name often in a happy voice, they will learn it quickly.

Should I name my Poodle based on its coat color?

That’s a great idea! You can pick names like Snowball for a white Poodle or Cocoa for a brown one. It helps make the name feel special.

Are short names better for training?

Yes. Short names with one or two syllables are easier for dogs to understand. This helps with training and recall.

What are some elegant Poodle names?

Elegant names include Chanel, Bentley, Duchess, Amélie, or Hugo. These names sound stylish and fancy, just like a Poodle!

Can I name my Poodle something funny or silly?

Of course! Funny names like Pickle, Waffles, or Bark Twain make people smile and show your dog’s playful side.

What names mean fluffy or soft?

Names like Fluffy, Puffy, Marshmallow, or Fuzzball describe your Poodle’s soft, curly coat perfectly.

Can I change my Poodle’s name later?

Yes! If your Poodle is still young or new to you, it’s okay to change the name. Just use the new name often so your dog learns it fast.