Unique Dog Names

Avoid the usual "Max" or "Sam" or "Fluffy" names for your next dog. A dog's name should reflect a lot about you, its owner. Here are a few ideas for coming up with unique names for your dog!

1. Military names

If you're a military member or have a family member in the military, think of names related to the service. A good friend of mine named his dog "Gunner". You could also go with Eagle, Sergeant or Captain (Cappy for short, perhaps).

2. Sports names

Love your sports team or alma mater? I heard of one person naming her dog after the Florida Gators quarterback, Tebow. Name your dog after your favorite player or team. Other names that might work: Tyson, Beckham, Magic or Montana.

3. Biblical names

Some Biblical names are fantastic for dogs. For a big dog, you could use something like Malachi, Sampson or Ezekiel (Zeke for short). Or, other Biblical characters work for any animal, big or small: Delilah, Jonah, Judah or Tobias (Toby).

4. Mythological names

Names of mythological gods or goddesses can also make great dog names: Apollo, Zeus, Phoenix, Athena and Kali are unique dog names. A few Web sites are good sources for these names and others, including Pets.HTMLPlanet.com and Puppy Dogs Central.

These are just a few places to get started in your search for unique dog names.