Doggie dynamic duos need a couple of fitting names to match their camaraderie—from Mickey and Minnie to David and Goliath, unforgettable twosomes have made their mark on our minds across the years.
Two dogs in one home are bound to forge a unique relationship and fitting duo dog names are just the thing to connect your canines but reflect their individual personalities!
From besties to frenemies, there’s surely perfect names for your pair of pooches! We’ll share some of our favorite ideas for duo dog names below.
Male Dog Pair Names For Two Boys
These dynamic duo names are perfect for when you have two boy dogs in the family, whether they’re brothers or besties. Have more than two? Check out our list of triplet names for pets!
- Abbott & Costello (Comedy duo)
- Archie & Jughead (“Archie”)
- Aston & Martin (After the luxury car brand)
- Bach & Beethoven (Composers)
- Batman & Robin (DC comic superheroes)
- Ben & Jerry (Ice cream entrepreneurs)
- Bilbo & Frodo (Lord of the Rings)
- Black & Decker (After the hardware company)
- Bow & Arrow
- Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid)
- David & Goliath (Biblical characters)
- Garfield & Odie (“Garfield”)
- Gilbert & Sullivan (Victorian-age composers)
- Jekyll & Hyde (Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde)
- Kirk & Spock (Star Trek)
- Laurel & Hardy (Comedy Duo)
- Fred & Barney (The Flinstones)
- Lennon & McCartney (From “The Beatles”)
- Lewis & Clark (Famous explorer)
- Orville & Wilbur (The Wright Brothers)
- Penn & Teller (Magician duo)
- Rum & Coke (A classic cocktail combination)
- Sherlock Holmes & Watson (Sherlock Holmes)
- Simon & Garfunkel (Famous musical duo)
- Starsky & Hutch (Startsky & Hutch)
- Timon & Pumba (The Lion King)
Female Dog Names For Two Girls
These sets of paired pet names are great for female Fidos who don’t go anywhere without their girlfriend! From fictional characters to real-life inspirations, these dynamic darlings are hard to beat.
- Ann & Leslie (Parks & Recreation)
- Betty & Judy Haynes (White Chirstmas)
- Betty & Wilma (The Flinstones)
- Cagney & Lacey (Cagney & Lacey)
- Laverne & Shirley (Laverne & Shirley)
- Lucy & Ethel (I Love Lucy)
- Mary & Rhoda (Mary and Rhoda)
- Mary-Kate & Ashley (Sisters from Full House)
- Nancy Kerrigan & Tonya Harding (Famous ice skaters)
- Rachel & Monica (Friends)
- Thelma & Louise (Thelma & Louise)
- Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
- Velma & Roxie (Chicago)
Male & Female Dog Pair Names
These duo dog names work perfectly for a girl and boy pair! And don’t hesitate to use these for mixed-pet households — many will work for cat and dog duos too!
- Adam & Eve (Biblical pair)
- Antony & Cleopatra (Famous historical lovers)
- Aphrodite and Adonis (Lovers in Greek mythology)
- Barbie & Ken (Fictional pair from the Barbie franchise)
- Baron & Baroness (High ranks within the archaic royal court)
- Beauty & Beast (Beauty and the Beast)
- Bonnie & Clyde (Famous crime duo)
- Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers (Well-known actors and tap dancers)
- Jim & Pam (The Office)
- Mork & Mindy (Mork & Mindy)
- Natasha & Boris (Rocky & Bullwinkle)
- Pongo & Perdita (101 Dalmatians)
- Romeo & Juliet (Shakespearean star-crossed lovers)
- Sandy & Danny (Grease)
- Samson & Delilah (Biblical figures)
- Sonny & Cher (Pop duo)
- Torvill & Dean (Ice-skating duo)
- Will & Grace (Will and Grace)
- William & Kate (Royal family)
Dog Duo Names For Girls or Boys
These pet pair names work for girls and boys in any combination!
- Abra & Cadabra
- Alpha & Beta
- Button & Bow
- Calamity & Chaos
- Ebony & Ivory
- Mish & Mash
- Rum & Coke
- Song & Dance
- Sugar & Spice
- Thunder & Lighting
- Yin & Yang
Best Duo Dog Names Inspired By Siblings
Do you have two pups from the same litter? Perhaps these names inspired by siblings will make the perfect namesake for your pair of animals.
- Cain & Abel (Biblical brothers)
- Linus & Lucy (Peanuts)
- Romulus & Remus (Roman Mythological brother who founded the city of Rome)
- Jack & Jill (Nursery Rhyme)
- Wilbur & Orville (The Wright brothers)
- Kim & Kourtney (Kardashian Sisters)
- Eva & Zsa Zsa (Gabor Sisters)
- Niles & Fraiser (Fraiser)
Best Athlete Duo Dog Names
Do you have two sporty sweethearts at home? If so, you’ll want to check out these dynamic duo names inspired by impressive pairs of athletes!
- Babe & Lou (New York Yankees)
- Kerri & Misty (Beach Volleyball)
- Gretsky & Messier (New York Rangers)
- Magic & Kareem (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Mario & Jaromir (Pittsburgh Penguins)
- Michael & Scottie (Chicago Bulls)
- Mickey & Roger (New York Yankees)
- Peyton & Marvin (Indianapolis Colts)
- Rivaldo & Ronaldo (Soccer athletes)
- Shaq & Kobe (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Sid & Geno (Pittsburgh Penguins)
- Tom & Rob (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Troy & Emmitt (Dallas Cowboys)
- Venus & Serena (Tennis champions)
Best Cartoon Character Duo Dog Names
Do you have a canine character? Consider these duo dogs’ names inspired by cartoon characters for your canine cuties. These duo dog names are perfect for a larger than life pet pair.
- Bambi & Thumper (Bambi)
- Bart & Lisa (The Simpsons)
- Beavis & Butthead (Beavis and Butt-Head)
- Bert & Ernie (Sesame Street)
- Bugs & Elmer (Looney Tunes)
- Calvin & Hobbes (“Calvin and Hobbes”)
- Chip & Dale (Chip and Dale)
- Daphne & Velma (Scooby Doo)
- Donald & Daisy (Mickey Mouse)
- Dora & Boots (Dora the Explorer)
- Gumball & Darwin (The Amazing World of Gumball)
- Homer & Marge (The Simpsons)
- Huey & Louie (Donald Duck)
- Jaq & Gus (Cinderella)
- Lady & Tramp (Lady and the Tramp)
- Lilo & Stitch (Lilo and Stitch)
- Mario & Luigi (Mario Bros.)
- Max & Ruby (Max and Ruby)
- Mickey & Minnie (Mickey Mouse)
- Mike & Sulley (Monsters Inc.)
- Nemo & Dory (Finding Nemo)
- Olive & Popeye (Popeye)
- Phineas & Ferb (Phineas & Ferb)
- Pooh & Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)
- Pinky & the Brain (Pinky and the Brain)
- Ren & Stimpy (The Ren & Stimpy Show)
- Rocky & Bullwinkle (The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends)
- Snoopy & Woodstock (“Peanuts”)
- SpongeBob & Patrick (Spongebob Squarepants)
- Stewie & Brian (Family Guy)
- Timon & Pumba (The Lion King)
- Tom & Jerry (Tom and Jerry)
- Tweety & Sylvester (Looney Tunes)
- Wallace & Gromit (Wallace and Gromit)
- Woody & Buzz (Toy Story)
- Yogi & Boo Boo (Yogi Bear)
Best Food-Themed Names For Doggie Duos
There are plenty of perfect food pairings that might inspire the names of your furry friends. Check out some of these food names for your fireballs!
- Apple & Dumpling
- Bacon & Eggs
- Bangers & Mash
- Beans & Toast
- Biscuit & Gravy
- Bread & Butter
- Bubbles & Squeak
- Burger & Fries
- Butter & Milk
- Cheese & Crackers
- Chicken & Waffles
- Chips & Dip
- Chips & Salsa
- Chocolate & Chips
- Chocolate & Marshmallow
- Cinnamon & Buns
- Cinnamon & Sugar
- Cookies & Cream
- Cream & Sugar
- Fish & Chips
- Fluffer & Nutter
- Ginger & Snap
- Good & Plenty
- Ham & Cheese
- Hubba & Bubba
- Hush & Puppy
- Jelly & Bean
- Jolly & Rancher
- Ketchup & Mustard
- Kit & Kat
- Lemon & Lime
- Lettuce & Tomatoes
- Lime & Coconut
- Liver & Onions
- Mac & Cheese
- Mike & Ike
- Oil & Vinegar
- Pea & Nut
- Pea & Pod
- Peaches & Cream
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Peas & Carrots
- Pickles & Onions
- Pork & Beans
- Rice & Beans
- Salt & Pepper
- Sausage & Gravy
- Shrimp & Grits
- Spaghetti & Meatballs
- Steak & Potatoes
- Tater & Tot
- Toast & Jelly
- Tutti & Fruity
- Wine & Cheese
Duo Dog Names FAQ
Are you still having trouble finding the perfect names for your pair of dogs? Here are a couple of frequently asked questions and answers surrounding duo dog names.
What are some good duo names?
There are plenty of excellent duo dog names to choose from! Some popular choices include iconic duos like “Bonnie and Clyde,” but you could also opt for a pair of names inspired by two things that go together, like “Thunder and Lightning.”
What dog names go together?
Plenty of dog names can go together if they fit the personalities of your pups. However, it may make sense to name your dynamic doggie duo after famous pairings like “Snoopy and Woodstock” or “Sugar and Spice.”
What should I name my twin pet?
Names inspired by famous siblings like “Venus and Serena” would be perfect for twins. You could also select names based on an undeniable combination like “Salt and Pepper.”
Having a dog combo set with names to match is always entertaining. We’ve even seen shelters market groups of pups with specific littermate dog names, such as “the cheese puppies” with gouda, cheddar, brie, and others. How cute is that?
Did we miss any great dog pair names? Drop your top duo picks in the comments!
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23 Comments
June 15, 2023
We’re considering Rough and Tough (or Ruff and Tuff) from How to Train Your Dragon for our boy and girl sibling puppies.
June 16, 2023
Those sound great, Amanda!
🙂
December 16, 2021
Love your name ideas (even though I’m namimg a pair of cats at present).
One pair name I really like, but may not use for these two, is Ike & Tina.
December 16, 2021
Glad you like the article, IDAChris.
August 31, 2021
How about this: Marco and Doris, from the game Duck Life Adventure!
August 31, 2021
Great idea, Doris!
August 15, 2021
Great website
As the new uncle of 2 male Yorkie pups … brothers …
I am assisting with thier names..
Your website is a great help.. very pleased
Still deciding… Using personality and behavior as guides.
Taking out time .. a decision which will last a doggie lifetime
They are a joy… too bad… no place for pics..
August 16, 2021
Glad you enjoyed the site, Ralph!
And we do have a photo uploader you can use to share pics with us!
July 28, 2021
I love sugar and spice! It is such a cute pair of names!!
June 24, 2021
Bojangles and Bocephus
June 2, 2021
Here’s some more based on Tolkien.
Males:
Merry & Pippin
Frodo & Samwise (or Sam)
Elrond & Elros
Hurin & Huor
Male & Female
Beren & Luthiel
Aragorn & Arwen
June 2, 2021
Nice, Scott!
Thanks for the additions.
May 9, 2021
Cuff & Link
May 10, 2021
That’s cute, Sharon!
August 13, 2020
Vanilla and Coconut – ‘Nilla and Coco for short
July 9, 2020
Baloo & Bagheera
(from the jungle book)
Maybe not for dogs, but I like it!
July 9, 2020
Great suggestion!
May 7, 2020
We live on a ranch, and our dogs are always working hard. So 1 or 2 syllables is best! one of my favorite dog names ever is Louie.
May 8, 2020
Louie is a great name, WYGirl.
But, uh, you’d always have to say it twice, right?
😉
December 15, 2019
I reckon a basic rule regarding dogs names is they should be no more than 2 syllables, because calling a dogs name with more than two syllables in a park becomes somewhat awkward and can even sound pretentious. So something like “Peanut butter” is too long to call, plus it’s unlikely the dog recognises the second word anyway.
Our dogs have unrelated names, (Willow and Skye – not named by me) but two pairs of names I have considered are;
Neon and Argon
And for cricket fans, Snicko and Hot Spot
My wife reckons I have a chance with the first pair but the second pair will be over her dead body.
December 15, 2019
The two or fewer syllables seems like a good call!
October 2, 2019
Cosmo & Wanda
October 2, 2019
Love it! Let’s hope there are some Fairly Odd Parents fans out there. 🙂