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?
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
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.
- Acorn
- Ash
- Auburn
- Autumn (duh!)
- Butterscotch
- Cardigan
- Cedar
- Cider
- Crimson
- Fern
- Harvest
- Hickory
- Jack
- Leaf
- Libra
- November
- Patch
- Pepper
- Pumpkin
- Ruby
- Scarecrow
- Scorpio
- Sienna
- Sunflower
- Sycamore
Fall dog names for females
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.
- Amber
- Aster
- Brandy
- Bronwyn
- Buffy
- Cinderella (a popular, decorative variety of pumpkin)
- Clover
- Ebony
- Elvira
- Ember
- Fawn
- Faye
- Garnet
- Goldie
- Hazel
- Ivy
- Juniper
- Kelly (as in kelly green)
- Latte
- Laurel
- Marigold
- Robin
- Scarlet
- Sienna
- Willow
Fall dog names for males
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?
- Aspen
- Blaze
- Branch
- Bushel
- Calabaza (Spanish for “pumpkin”)
- Copper
- Forest
- Gourdy (the autumnal spelling of Gordy)
- Gust
- Hunter
- Kale
- Kernel
- Oak/Oakley
- Rowan
- Russet
- Rusty
- Rye
- Shadow
- Smokey
- Sorrel
- Storm
- Timber
- Toddy
- Whiskey
- Woody
Halloween-inspired dog names
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.
- Bones (this works in more ways than one.)
- Boo
- Burton
- Casper
- Candy
- Coraline
- Gargoyle
- Ghost
- Goblin
- Gremlin
- Hex
- Ichabod Crane
- Jack Skellington
- Morticia
- Mr. Hyde
- Oogie Bookie
- Ouija
- Pugsley
- Reaper
- Salem
- Spider
- Tarot
- Wednesday
- Winifred (Hocus Pocus, anyone?)
- Zero (Jack Skellington’s beloved sidekick)
Thanksgiving-inspired dog names
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.
- Biscuit
- Blessing
- Butterball
- Chef
- Casserole (or Cassie, for short)
- Charlie Brown
- Farmer
- Giblet
- Grace
- Gravy
- Mac
- Macy (after the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade)
- Maizy
- Mayflower
- Orchard
- Pecan
- Pilgrim
- Plymouth
- Sweet Potato
- Tater
- Truffle
- Turkey
- Wishbone
- Yam
- Zuke
Fall dog names inspired by food
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?
- Acorn
- Anise
- Apple
- Bean
- Berry
- Caramel
- Chestnut
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Cocoa
- Cookie
- Fig
- Ginger
- Granny Smith
- Honey
- Maple
- Marshmallow
- Noodle
- Nutmeg
- Olive
- Praline
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Snickerdoodle
- 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.
