Many dog owners have two dogs. They usually prefer having a set of dogs or they feel that it is best for them to keep each other company and grow up together. These special dog owner’s that take on the responsibility of raising and caring for two dogs often have a difficult time finding names for a pair of dogs. There are a variety of name options that are creative and interesting as well as expressive.
Names for Foodies
Are your puppies little foodies and enjoy eating treats? This is an opportunity to name them after food. Food pairing names include the following:
- Basil and Thyme
- Rosemary and Basil
- Burger and Fry
- Ginger and Spice
- Sweet and Sour
- Tater and Tots
- Olive and Oil
- Pickles and Peppers
- Won and Ton
- Cupcake and Frosting
Famous Pair Names
Are you a movie or television buff? Choosing names of dynamic duo’s is a great way to express your interest in the arts as well as provide perfectly suited names for your dogs.
- Barnum and Bailey
- Yogi and Boo Boo
- Pooh and Tigger
- Mona and Lisa
- Lucy and Ethel
- Mo and Curley
- Curley and Larry
- Mickey and Pluto
- Fred and Ginger
- Snoopy and Charlie
Universe Weather Related Pair Names
- Sun and Moon
- Milky and Way
- Shooting and Star
- Planet and Star
- Saturn and Venus
- Mars and Jupiter
- Sky and Night
- Thunder and Clouds
- Lightening and Bolt
- Gravity and Magnetize
Music Related Pair Names
- Donnie and Marie
- Michael and Janet
- Sonny and Cher
- Elvis and Priscilla
- Mick and Keith
- Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince
- Daft and Punk
- Prince and Sheila E
- Peaches and Herb
- Simon and Garfunkel
Favorite Pair Names
- Hansel and Gretel
- Jack and Jill
- Lady and Tramp
- Mona and Lisa
- Popeye and Olive Oil
- Romeo and Juliet
- Tarzan and Jane
- Prada and Gucci
- Chocolate and Kisses
- Cocoa and Chanel
The pair names listed above is some of the most common pair names for dogs. You have the opportunity to choose whichever names you wish. You can also think of your own favorite famous duo or pair to name your dogs. Some dog owners have fun with the names and choose Marco and Polo as names. This makes it humorous when calling both the dogs at one time. Imagine being at the local dog park and you hear a dog owner call out “Marco, Polo”. Chances are there will be a clutter of laughter filling the dog park.
Your two dogs are both unique and may have a strong bond. Use their closeness or personalities to inspire you to choose their names. It’s wise to choose names that fit both of the dogs and uniquely express their bond as a pair. If you are having a difficult time naming your dogs ask your family and friends for help and discuss the above list of options to see which names will suit your dog’s the best.
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