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Red Dog Names

Red Dog Names

What is a good name for your red dog? 

We’ve rounded up a list of red dog name ideas including fiery, passionate, & energetic dog names to match your dog’s red hair and personality.

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Red Dog Names
Red Dog Names
Red Dog Names

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Red Dog Characteristics

The color RED is often associated with fire. 

Humans, canines, and other living creatures with red hair are often seen as having a fiery temperament, full of passion, intense and energetic.

We’ve searched high and low for names reflecting these fierce characteristics to find a unique dog name for your new family member.  

Top 10 Most Popular Red Dog Names

What are the best names for red dogs?

We polled the dog lovers on DogSwagery’s Instagram account and here are the results:

Boy RED Dog Names

  1. Red
  2. Rusty
  3. Flame
  4. Foxy
  5. Copper

Girl RED Dog Names

  1. Rosie
  2. Poppy
  3. Ruby
  4. Terra
  5. Cherry

132+ Best Dog Names inspired by the color red

  1. Amber: fossilized resin with yellow/orange tone. In the Baltics, it is used as a healing agent.
  2. Anne: a feisty character from Anne of Green Gables who had red hair.
  3. Annie: from Little Orphan Annie – the book and Musical – who had red curly short hair.
  4. Apple: a red fruit
  5. Archie: a famous redhead
  6. Ariel: our favorite red-headed mermaid
  7. Arizona:  US state that is known for its vibrant red landscape
  8. Auburn: a reddish-brown color
  9. Autumn: season with vibrant yellow, red & orange colors
  10. Bandit: a fiery character known for stealing & being sneaky
  11. Barolo: a popular red Italian wine
  12. Beaujolais: a light fruity red burgundy wine
  13. Beets: vegetable that dies everything red. If you know.. you know.
  14. Benedict: after Benedict Cumberbatch, the tall, red-headed actor
  15. Berry: a red fruit
  16. Big Red: a term for bubblegum and sports teams.
  17. Blaze: a large & fierce fire
  18. Blush: a soft pink color
  19. Bordeaux: a great French wine known for its deep red color
  20. Brandy: reddish-colored liquor
  21. Brick: the orange-red color of brick – great name for a sturdy dog.
  22. Burgundy: wine with a deep red color
  23. Cardinal: a red bird with a vibrant red color
  24. Carmen Sandiego: Latina character with red hair
  25. Carmine: color that is  crimson-red 
  26. Cayenne: a hot and spicy pepper
  27. Cerise: a bright or deep red color
  28. Cherry: a fruit that is a deep red color and sweet
  29. Chestnut: a glossy brown nut with red tones
  30. Chianti: an Italian red wine
  31. Chili: a little hot pepper
  32. Chuck or Chucky: after martial artist and notorious tough guy Chuck Norris who is a natural redhead. Though no one dared call him Chucky.
  33. Cider: an apple drink
  34. Cinnamon: a spice with warmth and flavor
  35. Clay: soil with a red color
  36. Clifford: a book character named Clifford, The Big Red 
  37. Comet: a celestial object traveling through the night sky often depicted with a red tail
  38. Conan: after late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien who is famous for his bright red, well-coiffed hair
  39. Copper: a red-brown metal
  40. Coral: found under the ocean in vibrant colors including red
  41. Crimson: a deep rich red color
  42. Currant: a red berry
  43. Curry: a reddish spicy Indian dish
  44. Daphne: character from the Scooby Doo cartoons
  45. Dynamite: a red fire stick also meaning “power”
  46. Ed: after red-headed singer Ed Sheeran
  47. Elmo: red muppet from Sesame Street
  48. Ember: the hot coal that is the spark for the fire ~ the spark in your life.
  49. Erik: after the famous red bearded Norseman who traveled to Iceland and beyond
  50. Fiona: red-headed wife of Shrek
  51. Fireball: a ball of flame or fire
  52. Flame: the perfect name for the hot dog
  53. Flash: the famous DC Comics superhero who wears the iconic red bodysuit making him the fastest man in the world. 
  54. Flynn: Gaelic for “son of the red-haired one”
  55. Fox or Foxy: our favorite red furred forest creature
  56. Freckles: pigments on the face often associated with red-heads or fair skin
  57. Fuego:  Spanish for “fire”
    Garnet: a red gemstone
  58. Ginger: a spice, a term associated with redheads and the name of the Spice girl with red hair
  59. Gingersnap: a yummy Winter time cookie
  60. Ginny: redheaded little sister for Ron Weasley from Harry Potter. We have an entire list for Harry Potter fans.
  61. Glinda: after the red-headed Glinda The Good Witch from the Wizard of Oz
  62. Gogi: a red berry known for its antioxidants
  63. Harry: many Harry’s are red heads going back to Harold of England. This naughty name is on the outs.
  64. Heinz: the most famous brand of ketchup
  65. Henna: a natural coloring with red hues
  66. Hot Rod: a suped up car often associated with red
  67. Jam: a type of spread made from fruit. We love this one-syllable name
  68. Jessica: after the luscious cartoon character Jessica Rabbit
  69. Keegan: Irish for “fiery”
  70. Ketchup: American’s favorite red condiment made from tomatoes and spices
  71. Lava: molten material coming out of volcanoes
  72. Leif: a famous red-bearded Norse explorer
  73. Lobster: a red crustacean with a snappy claw.
  74. Lucy or Lucille: after the famous spunky redhead movie star Lucille Ball from “I Love Lucy” 
  75. Mahogany: a type of wood with a reddish hue
  76. Malbec: a red wine
  77. Maple: a tree and syrup known for it’s orange red hue
  78. Maraschino: a type of cherry
  79. Marinara: a delicious Italian tomato sauce
  80. Maroon: a reddish-purple color
  81. Mars: the fourth planet from the sun known as the ‘the red planet.’ Mars is also the Roman god of war and represents energy, action, and desire. 
  82. Merida: the red-headed and spirited Disney character from the Irish movie Brave
  83. Merlot: a red wine
  84. Molly: after the 1980’s red-headed teen movie screen queen Molly Ringwald
  85. Paprika: a red spice
  86. Penny: money made from copper
  87. Phoenix:  In Greek mythology, Phoenix is a crimson bird rising from its ashes 
  88. Pinot: a red wine
  89. Pippi: after the book & movie character Pippi Longstocking
  90. Poppy: Just like its flower namesake, Poppy is the perfect name for a red pup. Poppy’s are red in color and originally from Central Asia.
  91. Radish: a reddish-white vegetable 
  92. Raspberry: a red fruit berry
  93. Reba: after Country singer Reba McIntrye
  94. Red Bull: a sports drink known for inducing lots of energy
  95. Red Rover: a children’s game
  96. Rogan: Irish for red-headed
  97. Rojo: Spanish for “red”
  98. Ron: Harry Potter’s famous red-headed friend Ron Weasley.  We have an entire list for Harry Potter fans.
  99. Rooibos: an herbal tea with a red color
  100. Rory: Irish for “red king”
  101. Rose, Rosy, Rosie or Rosalie: a beautiful flower
  102. Rosso or Rossi: Italian words for “red”
  103. Rouge: the French word for “red”
  104. Rowan: the scarlet berry of the rowan tree
  105. Ruby: a red semi-precious stone 
  106. Rufus: latin for red-haired.
  107. Russet: a reddish-brown color
  108. Rusty: a reddish-brown color
  109. Salsa: a fiery dance or a fiery sauce
  110. Scarlett: after Scarlett O’Hara from Gone With the Wind
  111. Scully: after the red-headed character from the X Files
  112. Sequoia: a large tree with reddish bark also called California redwoods
  113. Shiraz: a red wine
  114. Sienna: a pigment that is yellowish-brown in color (raw sienna) or deep reddish-brown when roasted
  115. Spark or Sparky: the spark that lites the flame 
  116. Spice: many of the popular spices have red hues ie paprika and chili
  117. Terra: word meaning land but associated with earth
  118. Thor: the red-haired Norse God
  119. Tomato: a juicy red fruit
  120. Turner: the red dog in the movie Turner and Hooch with Tom Hanks
  121. Twizzler:  the red licorice brand
  122. Valentine or Val: the day of love celebrated on February 14th and synonymous with the color red.
  123. Vermillion: a brilliant red pigment
  124. Vincent: after the French impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh who had red-hair.
  125. Volcano: a conical mountain that erupts red lava. Do you have an explosive pup?
  126. Vulcan: the Roman God of fire.
  127. Weasley: Harry Potter’s famous red-headed friend Ron Weasley.  We have an entire list for Harry Potter fans.
  128. Willie: after the long-haired (and red-headed) country folk singer Willie Nelson.
  129. Wilma: famous red-head from the Flintstones
  130. Yosemite Sam: the Looney Tunes rambunctious cartoon character
  131. Ziggy: a male name of German origin that means “Victorious Protector OR a nod to singer David Bowie and his alter ego Ziggy Stardust.
  132. Zin or Zinfandel: a type of wine

Tips for Naming your Dog

Your dog’s name is a way to get your dog’s attention either for recall or to pay attention to a subsequent command.

Remember, the name your pick is a connection between you and your dog.  Make it a positive experience to name your dog for a lifelong relationship with your best friend.

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