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150 fall dog names you’ll love to remind you of the season, always

These classic, cute, and spooky names are perfect for a new pup

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Autumn is the perfect time to welcome a new best friend into your family. Kids will love getting such a happy reaction every day when they come home from school, and movie buffs will have a dog to cuddle with while watching scary films. The weather is perfect to spend some quality time outdoors, and the ways you can bond with your new dog are practically endless.

Before you start thinking about bonding, though, you’ll need to make some more basic choices, such as what your dog’s name will be. Anyone who’s named a pet knows just how hard this decision can be, but you can take inspiration from anything and everything. So why not name your dog after something with fall inspiration?

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These seasonal fall dog names are sweet, savory, and even a little spooky. Which will fall into your favor this autumn?

Classic fall dog names

A brown and white border collie sits on a pile of leaves
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You can never go wrong with the classics, especially when it comes to fall dog names. These autumnal monikers will remind you of the coziest season no matter the time of year.

  1. Acorn
  2. Ash
  3. Auburn
  4. Autumn (duh!)
  5. Butterscotch
  6. Cardigan
  7. Cedar
  8. Cider
  9. Crimson
  10. Fern
  11. Harvest
  12. Hickory
  13. Jack
  14. Leaf
  15. Libra
  16. November
  17. Patch
  18. Pepper
  19. Pumpkin
  20. Ruby
  21. Scarecrow
  22. Scorpio
  23. Sienna
  24. Sunflower
  25. Sycamore

Fall dog names for females

A fluffy Golden Retriever sits in autumn leaves
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Who says autumn-inspired dog names can’t be cute? Your girl deserves a title that’s just as unique as she is, so take a look to see whether one of these girl dog names will be the right fit for your new bestie.

  1. Amber
  2. Aster
  3. Brandy
  4. Bronwyn
  5. Buffy
  6. Cinderella (a popular, decorative variety of pumpkin)
  7. Clover
  8. Ebony
  9. Elvira
  10. Ember
  11. Fawn
  12. Faye
  13. Garnet
  14. Goldie
  15. Hazel
  16. Ivy
  17. Juniper
  18. Kelly (as in kelly green)
  19. Latte
  20. Laurel
  21. Marigold
  22. Robin
  23. Scarlet
  24. Sienna
  25. Willow

Fall dog names for males

A tan and brown pit bull terrier lies in the grass with fall leaves, on a leash
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There are plenty of rough-and-tumble fall dog names for boys, but it’s almost impossible to pick a favorite! If you can’t decide on your dog’s name, you can always ask your new best friend to help you decide. Write your favorite name choices on tennis balls, then throw them for your dog. Whichever name he brings back is the one for him. Will it be one of these?

  1. Aspen
  2. Blaze
  3. Branch
  4. Bushel
  5. Calabaza (Spanish for “pumpkin”)
  6. Copper
  7. Forest
  8. Gourdy (the autumnal spelling of Gordy)
  9. Gust
  10. Hunter
  11. Kale
  12. Kernel
  13. Oak/Oakley
  14. Rowan
  15. Russet
  16. Rusty
  17. Rye
  18. Shadow
  19. Smokey
  20. Sorrel
  21. Storm
  22. Timber
  23. Toddy
  24. Whiskey
  25. Woody

Halloween-inspired dog names

A cockapoo lies on their back on a chair, covered in Halloween candy
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Fall is synonymous with spooky season, so it’s only natural to consider Halloween dog names for your new pooch, too. There are plenty of options to choose from, whether your vibe is more vintage, mystical, or downright scary. Pick their perfect name, then enjoy Halloween night with your pet.

  1. Bones (this works in more ways than one.)
  2. Boo
  3. Burton
  4. Casper
  5. Candy
  6. Coraline
  7. Gargoyle
  8. Ghost
  9. Goblin
  10. Gremlin
  11. Hex
  12. Ichabod Crane
  13. Jack Skellington
  14. Morticia
  15. Mr. Hyde
  16. Oogie Bookie
  17. Ouija
  18. Pugsley
  19. Reaper
  20. Salem
  21. Spider
  22. Tarot
  23. Wednesday
  24. Winifred (Hocus Pocus, anyone?)
  25. Zero (Jack Skellington’s beloved sidekick)

Thanksgiving-inspired dog names

A dog sits on a chair next to a dining room set for Thanksgiving
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Halloween takes the spotlight every autumn, but it’s not the only holiday that could inspire an adorable dog name. Thanksgiving is the perfect muse for a number of unique names, especially if you (or your dog) identify as a foodie.

  1. Biscuit
  2. Blessing
  3. Butterball
  4. Chef
  5. Casserole (or Cassie, for short)
  6. Charlie Brown
  7. Farmer
  8. Giblet
  9. Grace
  10. Gravy
  11. Mac
  12. Macy (after the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade)
  13. Maizy
  14. Mayflower
  15. Orchard
  16. Pecan
  17. Pilgrim
  18. Plymouth
  19. Sweet Potato
  20. Tater
  21. Truffle
  22. Turkey
  23. Wishbone
  24. Yam
  25. Zuke

Fall dog names inspired by food

Pomeranian Spitz dog with pumpkins and zucchini
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Even if it’s not Thanksgiving, there’s always an abundance of fall foods and drinks you can name your dog after. Sometimes, the most random ingredients make the cutest monikers. Besides, is there anything better to inspire a name for your food-motivated dog?

  1. Acorn
  2. Anise
  3. Apple
  4. Bean
  5. Berry
  6. Caramel
  7. Chestnut
  8. Cinnamon
  9. Clove
  10. Cocoa
  11. Cookie
  12. Fig
  13. Ginger
  14. Granny Smith
  15. Honey
  16. Maple
  17. Marshmallow
  18. Noodle
  19. Nutmeg
  20. Olive
  21. Praline
  22. Rosemary
  23. Sage
  24. Snickerdoodle
  25. Squash

Aren’t these names the sweetest? Some are even savory and sour, too. It’s hard to go wrong with a food-inspired dog name, but a fall dog name is an even safer bet. It will always remind you of the season when you brought your new dog home.

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