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best indian dog names — Shuffling through the best dog names to arrive at one is perhaps the cutest responsibility you may have as a pet parent.

Adopting a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, sure it comes with great responsibilities, perhaps the first of them – choosing from a list of best dog names for your forever buddy.

‘What’s in a name?’ quipped Shakespeare but if you see it from a dog’s perspective, it’s everything. A dog’s name isn’t just a name… it is what gets included one way or the other in your passwords or sign-offs in your greeting cards.

Picking a name for your dog is no easy task as it has to meet your dog’s personality (and yours too). Choose a name you love and she responds with that fond wag of a tail – every time that this string of alphabets rolls on your tongue you know that happiness is approaching in an instant! That sheer joy is what naming your doggo is all about.

Tips for choosing your dog’s name

Choose a Name That Ends With a Vowel – Dogs distinguish frequency ranges at a much higher level than we do. With a vowel name, it’s really easy to get their attention.
Dogs Prefer ‘Short’ Sounds so a short name suits them more. Also worth noting is that names eventually get trimmed, Kaalicharan becomes Kaali.
Try not to name your dog after controversial figures – what did the doggo do to deserve the infamy? So Hitler, Kim Jong, and Osama are outta contention.
Test out your favourite choices with your dog to see which one he prefers.

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Best dog names

The rich sense of smells and sounds apart, the most gifted of our canine friends have a vocabulary of about 300 odd words. This set contains everything – toys, treats, trains and you. Yet there is a sound to which dogs’ ears are best attuned, that of their name.

Indian dog names for that adorable desi dog you’ve adopted

Nirvana (meaning: a transcendent state in which one is released from the cycle of death and rebirth.)
Karma (meaning: the result of one’s actions)
Mowgli or Baloo (Jungle Book, anyone?)
Amaya (meaning: innocent)
Falgun (meaning: spring season)
Yogi (for all those yoga practitioners)
Babu (Because why should only boyfriends have this moniker?)
Gabru (meaning: youthful)
Pihu (meaning: the sound of birds chirping)
Malang (meaning: nomad)
Sheru (meaning: affectionate slang for ‘lion’)
Batuk (meaning: Boy)
Chinnu (meaning: Spontaneous)
Gauri (meaning: white)

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s dog is named ‘Shanouk’ which means ‘Gentle warm breeze during a cold morning’.

Pet names in Tamil, one of the oldest spoken languages, have inspired many dog parents of late.

Dog names in Tamil (male)

Aamod – Pleasure
Abheek – Fearless
Adhiraj – King
Anbu – Love
Azhagu – Beautiful
Chinna – Small
Etash – Luminous
Hrishi – Pleasure
Kairav – White lotus
Mani – A jewel
Munna – Sweet
Muthu – Pearl
Nani – Beauty
Nikash – Horizon
Raja – King
Selvam – Wealth
Shamak – Peacemaker
Surya – Sun
Vallabh – Beloved
Vetri – Victory
Vettri – Brave

Dog names in Tamil (female)

Alekhya – Painting
Amolika – Priceless
Amulya – Invaluable
Anjika – Blessed
Avani – Earth
Bhagya – Lucky
Deepa – Light
Deleena – Good looking
Divya – Divine
Ganika – Flower
Gaurika – Pretty young girl
Grishma – Warmth
Hemakshi – Golden eyes
Imai – Eyelash
Kanaka – Gold
Kashika – The shining one
Kimaya – Divine
Kutty – Small girl
Manasvi – Intelligent
Manika – Jewel
Nila – Moon
Nirvi – Bliss
Nitha – Loyal, grace
Romila – Heartfelt
Rupa – Beautiful
Sachi – Grace
Sathya – Truth
Tasha – Birth
Yamini – Light

Popular pet names inspired by pop culture

Arya and Ghost (Game of Thrones)
Keanu (after Keanu Reeves – the nicest man in Hollywood)
GaGa (You guessed who)
Loki and Thor (The Avengers)
Rock (Wrestler turned actor The Rock)
Kim (Kardashian)
Mocha and Oreo (food inspired)
Snoopy (Peanuts)
Hobbes (Calvin and Hobbes)
Nairobi and Professor (Money Heist)

Popular Male Dog names

Boomer
Buddy
Caesar
Charlie
Cooper
Cody
Dino
Duke
Milo
Oscar
Goofy
Jack
Julius
Rusty
Max
Rocky
Murphy
Teddy
Pluto
Mickey
Marley
Toby
Luke
Mac

Popular female dog names

Apple
Ariana
Bailey
Celeste
Cookie
Coco
Daisy
Emmy
Gypsy
Grace
Olivia
Muffin
Pearl
Poppy
Rose
Tuna
Laika
Luna
Lily
Lucy
Lola
Violet

We hope you find inspiration to find the perfect name for your pet after reading through the above lists. It is just the beginning of one great adventure!

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