189 Red Dog Names for Your Fiery Puppy

Last updated on: Nov 13, 2024

By: Barksy Team

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Finding the right name for your red-coated dog can be exciting! Red-coated dogs, with their stunning hues that range from auburn and copper to fiery ginger, are truly unique. From breeds like the Irish Setter and the Vizsla to mixed breeds with beautiful red coats, a name that highlights their eye-catching color and personality can make them even more special.

Using popular names from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset along with Barksy user data, we’ve put together 189 names perfect for your red-coated friend. From food-inspired and animal-themed names to cute and funny choices, this list has something for every personality!

Female Red Dog Names

For a female red dog, these names capture elegance, charm, and a touch of fiery personality.

Name Meaning
Amber Warm, honey-colored; earthy and rich
Apricot Soft orange, sweet and fruity
Autumn Like fall leaves; warm and vibrant
Blaze Bright and fiery, full of energy
Brandy Rich and warm, spirited name
Cider Crisp and warm, like fall evenings
Cinnamon Sweet and spicy; full of warmth
Clementine Sweet orange, a true delight
Copper Metallic and warm, strong and earthy
Coral Soft orange-pink, delicate and beautiful
Ember Small, glowing spark in the dark
Fawn Gentle and graceful, earthy tones
Flame Bright and bold, like a fire
Foxy Clever, quick, and charming
Ginger Fiery and unique, full of personality
Goldie Golden and bright, with a friendly personality
Hazel Light brown with a hint of red, gentle and warm
Honey Sweet as can be, with a warm nature
Marigold Golden-yellow, like the flower
Maple Warm and earthy, like autumn leaves
Nutmeg Spicy and warm, comforting presence
Peach Soft and warm, like a ripe fruit
Penny Bright, coppery color, full of spirit
Poppy Bright and cheerful, like the flower
Pumpkin Vibrant orange, cozy and inviting
Red Simply fiery and bold, classic and timeless
Rosie Warm and inviting, with a hint of red
Ruby Precious, deep red gem, beautiful and unique
Rusty Warm reddish-brown, playful and loyal
Saffron Exotic and warm, like the spice
Sahara Warm, sandy hues, adventurous spirit
Sandy Soft, sun-kissed tones, playful and gentle
Scarlet Deep red, vibrant and bold
Sienna Earthy and warm, like the clay
Sorrel Reddish-brown, natural and calm
Spice Warm and a bit feisty
Sunny Bright and cheerful, full of warmth
Tawny Light brown with a warm glow
Terra Earthy, grounded, and warm-toned
Topaz Golden-brown, like the gemstone

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Male Red Dog Names

If you’re seeking a bold name for a male red dog, these names highlight strength, energy, and character.

Name Meaning
Archie Warm, friendly, and full of charm
Auburn Deep reddish-brown, elegant and unique
Blaze Fiery and full of energy
Brick Strong and sturdy, with a warm hue
Buck Free-spirited and strong, earthy colors
Buster Spirited and playful, a loyal companion
Butterscotch Sweet and warm, golden-toned
Carmine Deep red, bold and classic
Cedar Natural and sturdy, with earthy warmth
Chopper Bold and strong, full of life
Clay Earthy and grounded, warm brown tone
Cliff Strong and rugged, like a mountain
Copper Metallic and warm, natural strength
Dusty Light brown with a hint of red, playful and free
Flame Bright and bold, like fire
Fox Quick and clever, like the animal
Goldie Golden and lively, full of joy
Hank Classic and warm-hearted
Harvey Friendly, warm, and full of personality
Hickory Warm brown, natural and grounded
Jasper Precious and strong, reddish-brown tones
Leo Like a lion, bold and brave
Mac Short and strong, warm-hearted
Mango Vibrant orange, sweet and tropical
Marmalade Sweet and fruity, full of zest
Maverick Bold and independent, warm and free-spirited
Oscar Classic, warm-hearted, full of charm
Phoenix Fiery and resilient, rises from the ashes
Redford Fiery and classic, dignified look
Reed Earthy and grounded, warm tones
Reno Western and rugged, with a warm hue
Rex Strong, like a king, with warm tones
Rocky Strong and dependable, with a warm hue
Rowan Reddish-brown, nature-inspired
Rusty Reddish-brown, playful and loyal
Sable Dark brown with a warm tint, sleek
Scout Adventurous, warm-hearted, and brave
Sunny Bright, cheerful, and warm
Tango Spirited and lively, full of energy
Woody Warm and earthy, natural strength

Food-Inspired Red Dog Names

Food names are a great match for red-coated dogs, especially when inspired by spicy, sweet, and warm-toned flavors.

Name Meaning
Almond Nutty and smooth, warm brown hue
Apple Sweet and crisp, like autumn
Butternut Soft orange, smooth and sweet
Caramel Sweet and golden, warm-hearted
Cashew Smooth and nutty, unique tone
Cheeto Bright orange, bold and fun
Cherry Deep red, sweet and vibrant
Chili Spicy and warm, full of energy
Cinnamon Warm and spicy, comforting presence
Clove Exotic and spicy, warm hues
Cornbread Warm, golden, and a bit sweet
Curry Spicy and warm, exotic flavor
Ginger Fiery and unique, spicy and warm
Guava Sweet and tropical, unique red hue
Honey Sweet and golden, lovable nature
Marmalade Sweet and fruity, bright orange
Mustard Spicy yellow, warm and bold
Nacho Bold and spicy, like the snack
Nutmeg Warm spice, full of flavor
Paprika Spicy and red, full of warmth
Peach Soft and warm, like ripe fruit
Peanut Small and nutty, packed with personality
Persimmon Sweet and orange, unique color
Pimento Bright and spicy, red hue
Pumpkin Bright orange, cozy and inviting
Radish Crisp, earthy, and slightly spicy
Raisin Small, dark, and sweet
Saffron Exotic and golden, like the spice
Salsa Spicy and lively, full of zest
Sesame Tiny and nutty, earthy hue
Spice Warm and zesty, full of character
Squash Soft and warm, earthy tones
Strawberry Sweet and fruity, with a bright color
Tangerine Bright orange, fresh and lively
Toffee Sweet and golden, warm-hearted
Tumeric Golden-yellow, earthy and exotic
Walnut Nutty and warm, natural tones
Yam Soft orange, comforting and earthy
Zest Lively and full of flavor, warm-toned

Cute Red Dog Names

For a red-coated pup with a lovable personality, these cute names are an ideal fit.

Name Meaning
Bambi Gentle and sweet, like a young deer
Bean Small and full of personality
Biscuit Soft and sweet, everyone’s favorite
Blush Soft pinkish-orange, cute and sweet
Butters Smooth and creamy, warm tone
Chippy Playful and cute, like a chip
Cupcake Small and sweet, a treat for all
Doodle Adorable and full of personality
Fifi Fun and playful, full of charm
Flare Bright and lively, full of energy
Freckles Small and cute, with a speckled look
Gingersnap Sweet and spicy, adorable
Jellybean Small and colorful, like the candy
Maple Sweet and warm, like syrup
Muffin Soft, fluffy, and loved by all
Niblet Small and cute, a tasty morsel
Nugget Small and precious, like a gold nugget
Peachy Soft and sweet, with a warm hue
Pebbles Small and smooth, full of character
Pippin Fun-loving and lighthearted
Poppy Bright and cheerful, like the flower
Pumpkin Soft and cozy, full of warmth
Ruffles Cute and wavy, full of charm
Snickerdoodle Sweet and a little spicy
Sprout Fresh, small, full of life
Sugar Sweet and delightful, with a warm touch
Sunny Bright, happy, and full of warmth
Taffy Sweet and stretchy, full of fun
Tumble Playful and bouncy, always rolling
Waffles Warm and fluffy, everyone’s favorite

Funny Red Dog Names

These funny names add a bit of humor, perfect for a red dog with a big personality.

Name Meaning
Bark Twain Clever and literary, full of character
Burrito Cozy and warm, like a rolled-up snack
Cheddar Golden and cheesy, with a big personality
Cinnabun Sweet and spicy, with a touch of cinnamon
Cupcake Soft, sweet, and everyone’s favorite
Dingdong Silly and fun, full of surprises
Dorito Crunchy, orange, and playful
Frito Fun and crispy, with a bit of crunch
Gingersnap Spicy and sweet, playful
Macaroni Fun and quirky, pasta-inspired
Meatball Round and hearty, full of love
Nacho Cheesy and fun, a bit silly
Nugget Small and cute, with a playful touch
Potato Round, cozy, and a bit silly
Pudding Pop Sweet and bouncy, everyone’s favorite
Ritz Crisp and classic, full of flavor
Sir Barksalot Funny and noble, barks with pride
Snickers Nutty and sweet, full of fun
Tater Tot Small, golden, and totally lovable
Toast Warm, crispy, and a bit silly

Animal-Inspired Red Dog Names

Inspired by animals known for their reddish tones, these names bring out your dog’s wild side.

Name Meaning
Antelope Graceful and swift, earthy tones
Beaver Hardworking and playful, natural brown hue
Buck Noble and alert, like a deer
Cardinal Bright red, like the bird
Chipmunk Small and quick, with a warm hue
Coyote Clever and wild, like the animal
Fawn Gentle and graceful, warm tones
Finch Small and vibrant, with warm feathers
Fox Quick and clever, earthy tones
Hawk Swift and powerful, like a hunter
Kangaroo Energetic and bouncy, like the animal
Lion Strong and regal, with a warm mane
Marmot Cute and small, natural tones
Newt Small and lively, like the amphibian
Phoenix Fiery and resilient, rises from ashes
Rooster Bold and bright, like the bird
Sable Warm brown with a hint of red, sleek
Sparrow Small, sweet, and quick
Tiger Fierce and bold, with a warm coat
Wren Small and charming, earthy tones
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