70+ Royal Dog Names for Your New Prince or Princess! 👑

Crown your dog with one of the many royal dog names (including many used by the British family royal dogs.)

Are you a Fido-loving Anglophile in search of a name for your new four-legged prince or princess? Here’s a list of royal dog names past and present, as well as the names of some of the Queen’s dog names and other royal family dogs who have helped to transform palaces and castles into cozy homes for the British royals!

Looking for a title of royalty that is also a name for a dog?

The British peerage has already provided a lot of great dog names (we’ve all known a King and a Lady!)

• King and Queen
• Prince and Princess
• Duke and Duchess
• Marquess and Marchioness
• Earl and Countess
• Viscount and Viscountess
• Baron and Baroness
• Lady: Lady can be used for a Marchioness, Countess, Viscountess, or Baroness or for the daughters of a Duke, Marquess or Earl.
• Sir: Title for a knight.

Queen Elizabeth’s Dogs’ Names

A Queen who was doggedly devoted to canines, during her reign Elizabeth II was a royal patron for Animal Health Trust, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Dogs Trust and the RSPCA.

Elizabeth, which means “my God is an oath,” was also the moniker for the final monarch from the House of Tudor, Elizabeth I.

Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, whose name means “friend of horses,” was also a pet parent to the Queen’s coterie of Corgis, among them Pickles, Brandy, Cider and Tinker.

Queen Elizabeth II was synonymous with her beloved Corgis and Dorgis, and through the years held the title of dog mom for many including:

Apollo —  One of a litter which included Dash, Diamond, Harris and Ranger, Apollo was one of Spark’s pups.

Bee — One of the more than 30 Corgis who have buzzed around the royal households over the years, Queen Elizabeth II’s dog Bee was her Corgi Honey’s pup.

Berry — Pet parents might want to pick Berry as the name of their four-legged family member, just like Queen Elizabeth II, who chose the fruit-influenced moniker for one of her Dorgis.

Bisto — Along with Corgis and Dorgis, Queen Elizabeth has also been a pet parent to several Cocker Spaniels, among them Bisto. The royal name for dogs may have a connection to a popular British brand of gravy mix.

Blackie—  One of a litter which included Geordie, Jolly, Socks, Sweep and Windsor Loyal Subject, Blackie was one of Brush’s pups.

Bramble—  One of Linnet’s pups.

Brush—  One of Foxy’s pups, Brush would give birth to Blackie, Geordie, Jolly, Socks, Sweep and Windsor Loyal Subject.

Buzz—  This name was inspired by the pup’s mother, Bee.

Candy — Dogs given this confection-influenced moniker will answer to the same name as one of Queen Elizabeth II’s dorgis.

Cedar—  One of Linnet’s pups.

Chipper—  The Queen took her cue from the name of her dog Jolly for this happy moniker.

Cindy—  Born in a litter that included Brush, Mask and Rufus, Cindy was one of Foxy’s pups.

Dagger—  one of Emma’s pups.

Dash—  Spark’s pup.

Dawn—  One of Dash’s pups.

Diamond— Spark’s pup.

Dime—  One of Dash’s pups. 

Dipper—  A name so nice it was used twice over the years, once with one of Dash’s pups, and again when the Queen’s dog Emma gave birth.

Disco—  One of Dash’s pups.

Emma—  Birthed by Windsor Quiz, Emma brought Dagger, Dipper, Jay, Linnet, Martin, Plover and Wren into the world.

Fable—  Inspired by a fairy tale theme, Fable’s sibling was called Myth. 

Fergus—  A Dorgi, Fergus was named after one of the Queen’s relatives who lost his life in World War One.  Sadly, Fergus passed away while still a pup.

Fay—  One of a litter born of Kelpie, which included Mint, Phoenix and Pundit.

Flora— Along with Minnie and Windsor Quiz, one of Rush’s pups.

Foxy—  One of Heather’s pups, and a sibling of Tiny.

Geordie—  One of Blackie’s pups.

Harris—  One of Spark’s pups.

Heather—  A sibling of Buzz, Heather was Bee’s pup.

Holly — One of Queen Elizabeth II’s many Corgis, Holly was one of three Spots to star alongside the sovereign in the London Olympic summer games James Bond sketch.

Jane — A Corgi who, along with Crackers, was a comfort and joy to young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret during World War II.

Jasmine— One of Linnet’s pups.

Jay—  One of Emma’s pups.

Jolly— One of Brush’s pups.

Kelpie—  Myth’s pup.

Larch— One of Linnet’s pups.

Laurel—  One of Linnet’s pups.

Linnet — Named after a member of the finch family, Linnet was one of Queen Elizabeth II’s coterie of Corgis.

Mask—  One of Foxy’s pups.

Minnie— One of Rush’s pups.

Mint—  One of Kelpie’s pups.

Monty — One of the Corgis who stepped into the limelight with Queen Elizabeth II in a skit that opened the London-based Olympic summer games.

Muick—  This name comes from Loch Muick at Balmoral.  (The name is pronounced “Mick”).

Myth— The sibling of Fable.

Phoenix— One of Kelpie’s pups.

Pickles—  One of Tiny’s pups.

Piper—  Sweep’s pup.

Plover— One of Emma’s pups, Plover was a sibling to Wren.

Pundit— One of Kelpie’s pups.

Ranger— Spark’s pup.

Rose— One of linnet’s pups.

Rufus—  One of Foxy’s pups.

Rush—  One of Dash’s pups, Rush would give birth to Flora,  Minnie and Windsor Quiz.

Sandy— The last Corgi to come into the Queen’s life was Sandy, who was presented to the monarch on her official 95th birthday by Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.

Shadow—  Windsor Loyal Subject’s pup, Shadow would give birth to Fable and myth.

Sherry—  Born at the same time as Whiskey, Sherry was Sugar’s pup.

Smoky—  Geordie’s pup.

Socks— One of Brush’s pups.

Spark—  In keeping with a fire theme, Spark was Smoky’s pup.

Sugar—  One of Susan’s first pups, Sugar was a sibling to Honey, who would become a canine companion of The Queen Mother.

Susan — A faithful companion of Queen Elizabeth II, the Pembroke Corgi accompanied the monarch on her honeymoon!

Vulcan — A cute combination of Corgi and Dachshund, Vulcan struck a pose with his famous pet parent for a Vanity Fair cover snapped by famed photographer Annie Liebowitz.

Sweep—  One of Brush’s pups.

Tinker— One of Tiny’s pups.

Tiny—  One of Heather’s pups.

Whiskey—  Keeping with a beverage theme, Whiskey was a sibling of Sherry.

Whisper — The last of Queen Elizabeth II’s long line of Corgi canine companions. The monarch had adopted the senior dog when the Corgi’s original pet parent, a gamekeeper at Sandringham, passed away.

Willow — The last in a long line of Queen Elizabeth II’s Corgi companions descended from her beloved dog Susan, Willow gained fame as one of the dog stars of the 2012 Olympics when she and her siblings Holly and Monty appeared alongside the monarch and actor Daniel Craig in a 007-inspired sketch shown during the opening ceremony of the games. This could easily become one of the most popular royal names for girl dogs.

Windsor Loyal Subject— One of Brush’s pups.

Windsor Quiz—  One of Rush’s pups.

Wren— One of Emma’s pups.

The Queen Mother’s Dogs’ Names

Crackers — The name given to one of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother’s Corgis.

Honey — A Corgi companion of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.

Queen Victoria’s Dog Names

Queen Victoria, Britain’s long-reigning monarch, was famous a a devoted dog lover. A valiant name for any dog, and an especially meaningful moniker for a rescue dog who has overcome struggles, Victoria means “victory.”

Dandie — a Skye Terrier that brightened the days for Queen Victoria.

Dash — A loyal friend to Queen Victoria during her adolescence and the early years of her reign, Dash was the first in a long line of the late monarch’s pals with paws and remains a favorite British dog name. (Did you know that the R in the RSPCA– the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals– was granted by Queen Victoria in 1840?)

Eos — A greyhound who accompanied Prince Albert from his home in Germany to his new life in England answered to the name of the Greek goddess of the dawn.

Fatima — a Pug.

Hector — Queen Victoria’s Deerhound.

Islay — A Skye Terrier who was a loyal companion to Queen Victoria, Isley was immortalized with a special statue in Sydney, Australia. Posed in a begging position, the sculpture actually speaks to sightseers, thanking anyone who drops a coin for charity into the fountain he guards.

Looty — The first Pekingese in Britain.

Marco — A Pomeranian named by Queen Victoria in honor of the explorer Marco Polo.

Noble — A dignified name was given to Queen Victoria’s Collie, whose memory lives on thanks to the queen’s daughter Princess Louise. A talented artist and sculptor, Louise chiseled a statue of the dog that still stands at Osbourne House.

Sharp — Queen Victoria’s Collie.

Turi — A Pomeranian who was faithful to the last, staying by Queen Victoria’s side on the day she passed away.

Prince William & Kate’s Dogs’ Names

William has a longtime love of dogs and today he and Kate share a dog as well. William, meaning “resolute protector,” — or the now Prince of Wales’ nickname, Wills — would be apt royal dog names for a brave barking buddy. The Princess of Wales’ name, Catherine, and its diminutive Kate, mean “pure” or “clear.”

Lupo — The Italian word for “wolf” was chosen by Prince William, now The Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales for the black English Cocker Spaniel who was welcomed into their heart and home in 2012. Lupo has been immortalized in the pages of a series of children’s books Lupo and the Curse at Buckingham Palace, Lupo and the Secret of Windsor Castle, Lupo and the Labyrinth of the Lost Palace, and Lupo and the Thief at The Tower of London, penned by author Aby King. Definitely a contender for one of the most popular royal dog names for male dogs.

Orla — Cocker Spaniel Orla holds a name with a Celtic meaning of “golden princess.”

Widgeon — Answering to a name associated with freshwater ducks, the black Labrador Retriever was a young Prince William’s pal with paws.

King Charles’ Dogs Names

Charles, the moniker of the new monarch, means “free man.” Along with Camilla, he is a proud pet parent to two rescue Jack Russell Terriers from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home (the longest-running animal welfare organization in the United Kingdom).

In 2017 The Duchess of Cornwall took on the title of royal patron of the charity that saved her fur babies, Beth and Bluebell. The regal fan of Fidos and felines also acts as patron of Animal Care Trust, the Royal Veterinary College’s registered charity, and Medical Detection Dogs, which trains dogs for the vital work of identifying volatile substances associated with cancer cells in screening samples, as well as detecting odor changes which accompany certain medical crises.

Pooh — As in “Winnie the…,” the Jack Russell Terrier with the A.A. Milne-inspired moniker was one of Charles’ canine companions.

Roo — Named after the jolly joey from A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh children’s books, Roo was one of King Charles’ much-loved Jack Russell Terriers.

Sherry — A childhood Corgi companion of then-Prince Charles and Princess Anne.

Tigga — King Charles’ Jack Russell Terrier, Tigga gained fame among Anglophiles for posing alongside his prominent pet parent in many royal Christmas and birthday cards.

Whiskey — A canine companion of a young then-Prince Charles and Princess Anne.

Royal Dog Names: Male

Albert — The name of Queen Victoria’s beloved husband means “noble.”

Alfred — A perfect royal dog name for a sage Spot, Alfred means “wise counsel.”

Andrew — The name of Queen Elizabeth II’s second son would be perfect for a stout-hearted Spot, as it means “brave” or “manly.”

Archie — The arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bundle of joy helped the name Archie, which means “bold” or “brave,” hop to the top spot for British boys’ baby names in 2019! New pet parents may want to help boost the moniker’s pup-ularity as a dog name as well.

Bertie — A shortened version of Albert, Bertie was a name frequently used for Queen Elizabeth II’s father King George VI, whose given name was Albert Frederick Arthur George.

Caesar — King Edward VII’s Wire Fox Terrier, who faithfully walked behind his prominent pet parent’s casket at his funeral. A chiseled image of Caesar is curled at the feet of a sculpture of the king on the late monarch’s tomb.

Edward — A name for a regal Rover, Edward– which means “fortunate guardian”– has been the moniker for a total of 11 of England’s monarchs, as well as Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest son, The Earl of Wessex.

George — Since the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s little prince in 2013, George has consistently been one of the top 10 baby names in the United Kingdom.

Guy — The Duchess of Sussex’s canine companion has been immortalized in the pages of the children’s books His Royal Dogness, Guy the Beagle: The Rebarkable True Story of Meghan Markle’s Rescue Dog (on Amazon) and The Duchess and Guy: A Rescue-To-Royalty Puppy Love Story (on Amazon).

Harry — The Duke of Sussex’s name means “home or house protector.

Henry — Meaning “estate ruler,” Henry was the name of the Tudor ruler King Henry VIII and is the given name of Prince Harry.

Louis — Meaning “famous warrior,” the name Louis would be an apt choice for a dog who has battled against life’s hardships and won, or for any pup who has conquered your heart. Presently a popular boy’s name as the moniker selected by now The Prince and Princess of Wales for their third child, Louis shares his name with both his father, whose full name is Prince William Arthur Philip Louis, and his elder brother, Prince George Alexander Louis.

Wombat — How did a cuddly Australian marsupial make its way on to the list of royal-related fur baby names? The sweet sobriquet was given to Prince William as a toddler by his mother Diana, The Princess of Wales during the family’s royal tour of The Land Down Under.

Royal Dog Names: Female

Alexandra — Like its male counterpart Alexander, this name stands for “protector of man.” Royals with this appellation include Queen Alexandra of Denmark, the wife of Britain’s King Edward VII; and Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, a dog lover who acts as royal patron of The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.

Alice — Meaning “nobility,” dogs dubbed Alice will share their name with Queen Victoria’s second daughter.

Anne — Meaning “grace,” canines called Anne share a name with Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter, a pet parent to Bull Terriers who counts Animal Health Trust, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, International Sheep Dog Society, The Australian Veterinary Association and Working Clumber Spaniel Society among her many royal patronages. Along with the Princess Royal, two of King Henry VIII’s wives– Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves– were also given the feminine name.

Beatrice — “She who brings happiness”– what name could better describe the delight that your dog adds to your life? Chosen for their elder daughter by Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, the name pays homage to Queen Victoria’s youngest child.

Cabbage — This sweet sobriquet is Prince Philip’s nickname for Queen Elizabeth II.

Charlotte — The name of Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge’s daughter is the feminine form of the name Charles.

Diana — The name of the late Queen of People’s Hearts means “heavenly” or “divine.”

Eugenie— The name of The Duchess of York’s youngest daughter means “well-born.”

Fergie — A shortened version of Sarah Ferguson’s (The Duchess of York) maiden name.

Flower— Doria Ragland’s pet name for her daughter Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex would be a sweet name for a pet!

Lilibet — Queen Elizabeth’s cute nickname and the name of Harry and Meghan’s daughter.

Lottie — Often used as a diminutive of the name Charlotte, Lottie is one of the nicknames of The Prince and Princess of Wales’ daughter.

Louise — The female equivalent of Louis, dogs given the name Louise will share it with Lady Louise Windsor, the daughter of Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest son Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

Margaret— Princess Margaret, the late sister of Queen Elizabeth II, was a pet parent to a Dachshund named Pipkin, who helped to create the Dorgi (a cross between a Dachshund and a Corgi).

Meghan — A proud pet parent to rescue dog Guy, the Duchess of Sussex was the royal patron of the animal welfare charity The Mayhew Animal Home.

Momma Mia–  Harry and Meghan, who embarked on a new life together in California, gave a new lease on life to a seven-year-old Beagle, one of 4,000 who had been rescued from an animal testing facility. 

Pippa — A diminutive form of the name Philippa, the name of Kate Middleton’s sister means “lover of horses.”

Rose — Admirers of the British royal family and our buddies who bark may want to pick the floral-influenced middle name of Princess Margaret as the moniker for their new pal with paws.

Sarah — Meaning “princess” or “noblewoman,” Sarah is the name of both The Duchess of York and Sarah Chatto, the daughter of Princess Margaret.

Sienna Elizabeth—  Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed their first child in 2021.   

Zara — Although she holds no official title, the name of Princess Anne’s daughter Zara Phillips Tindall means ‘princess’ in Russian.

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