Choosing a name for your Beagle is an exciting part of bringing them home. Known for their friendly and curious nature, Beagles are one of the most popular breeds in the U.S., loved for their playful energy and loyalty.
To help you find a fitting name for your new companion, we’ve put together a list of 197 popular Beagle names based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Beagle Names
Here are some popular boy names for Beagles that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Andy | Diminutive of andrew; "manly" |
| Archie | Truly brave |
| Bagel | Wholesome, round treat |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bandit | Mischievously charming |
| Banjo | Musical instrument; rhythmic and happy |
| Barney | Strong as a bear |
| Baxter | Old english for "baker" |
| Beagle | Named after the dog breed, straightforward |
| Beau | French for "handsome" |
| Ben | Short form of benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand" |
| Benjamin | Hebrew, "son of the right hand" |
| Benji | Endearing and friendly; a popular dog's name |
| Benny | Endearing diminutive of benjamin; son of the right hand |
| Bentley | Elegant and refined, friendly |
| Biscuit | |
| Bobby | Diminutive of robert, meaning "bright fame" |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Buster | |
| Casper | After the friendly ghost; amiable and white |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chase | Suggests speed, pursuit |
| Chester | Old english "fortress or walled town" |
| Chip | Light-hearted, chip off the old block |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cody | Helpful, a helper |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Copper | Often red or golden fur |
| Derby | Like the hat or race; competitive spirit |
| Dexter | Latin for "right-handed," skilled |
| Dino | Large; prehistoric implications |
| Doc | |
| Duke | Titled nobility, leadership |
| Elvis | Immortalized by elvis presley; charismatic |
| Enzo | |
| Frankie | Diminutive of francis or francesca, meaning "free one" |
| Fred | Peace ruler, traditional and friendly |
| George | Greek for "farmer" |
| Gus | Gus - disney ("cinderella") inspired; lovable |
| Harry | Often associated with "home ruler" |
| Henry | Germanic origin, means "home ruler" |
| Hudson | After the river; adventurous and flowing |
| Hunter | Energetic, loves the outdoors |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jasper | Persian, "treasurer" |
| Jo | Simple and sweet, adaptable |
| Joey | Diminutive of joseph; "jehovah increases" |
| King | Denotes a regal and commanding presence |
| Leo | Latin for "lion"; strong and bold |
| Lincoln | After president; honest and classic |
| Loki | Norse god, playful and mischievous |
| Louie | French origin of louis; "renowned warrior" |
| Louis | French origin, connoting fame and battle |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Mickey | Famous mouse; lively and iconic |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Murphy | Irish surname meaning "sea warrior" |
| Nico | Short for nicholas, means "victory of the people" |
| Obi | Short for obadiah, meaning "servant of god" or referencing obi-wan kenobi |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Ollie | Often short for oliver; symbolizes peace |
| Oscar | Old english, often "friend of deer" |
| Otis | Old german for "wealthy" |
| Peanut | Playful name, often used for small dogs |
| Percy | Short for percival; noble |
| Prince | Regal, noble status |
| Rambo | Strong, after the movie character |
| Rascal | |
| Rex | |
| Ringo | |
| Rocket | Fast and adventurous |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Rombo | |
| Rosco | Old norse for "deer forest" |
| Roscoe | Scandinavian origin, "deer forest" |
| Rusty | Often a lovable, reddish-coated dog |
| Sam | Abbreviation of samuel; told by god |
| Sammy | Diminutive of samuel; "god has heard" |
| Scout | Observer, from "to kill a mockingbird" |
| Skipper | Captain-like; leads the way |
| Snoopy | Iconic beagle from "peanuts" comic |
| Sparky | Energetic, sparkling personality |
| Spencer | English, "steward" or "administrator" |
| Spike | Often spikey-haired or spirited |
| Stanley | Old english for "stone clearing" |
| Stewie | Maybe inspired by "stewart," meaning "steward" |
| Theo | Short for theodore, means "gift of god" |
| Thor | Norse god of thunder, strong and powerful |
| Toby | God is good; popular |
| Tucker | Old english, "fabric pleater;" |
| Turbo | High energy, always on the go |
| Wally | Diminutive of wallace, "foreigner" or "stranger" |
| Watson | English, "son of watt" |
| Wishbone | Symbol of luck and wish fulfillment |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
| Ziggy | Zestful, influenced by david bowie's ziggy stardust |
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Female Beagle Names
Here are some popular girl names for Beagles that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abby | |
| Amy | French, "beloved" |
| Angel | Symbolizes purity and goodness |
| Annie | Graceful; "favored grace" |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Beagle | Named after the dog breed, straightforward |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Belle | French for "beautiful" |
| Betty | Vintage charm, meaning "pledged to god" |
| Bonnie | Scottish for "pretty" |
| Brandy | After the distilled wine, rich and warm |
| Brooke | A small, natural stream; tranquil |
| Brooklyn | Urban, cosmopolitan |
| Cali | Short for california; sunny and cheerful |
| Casey | Of irish origin, meaning "vigilant" |
| Cassie | Diminutive of cassandra; prophetess |
| Chelsea | |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Cleo | Short for cleopatra, means "glory of the father" |
| Clover | Lucky and nature-loving |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Dixie | Associated with the nostalgic south |
| Ellie | Diminutive of eleanor, meaning "light" |
| Emily | Classic and gentle, often a top choice |
| Emma | Universal, meaning "whole" |
| Emmy | Short for emma or emily, meaning industrious |
| Ethel | |
| Ginger | Spicy and fiery, reflects a vivacious character |
| Ginny | Pure, virginal |
| Gracie | Diminutive of grace, "god’s favor" |
| Hannah | Grace or "favor" |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Hazel | Inspired by the hazelnut tree, denotes wisdom |
| Honey | Sweet, beloved companion |
| Izzy | Short for isabel, often energetic and playful |
| Jackie | Diminutive of jacqueline or john, popular and friendly |
| Jett | Expresses speed and sleekness |
| Josie | Derived from josephine; means "he will add" |
| Judy | Traditional, often associated with kindness |
| Lady | Exudes class and nobility |
| Laika | |
| Layla | Arabic for "night" |
| Leia | Child of heaven in hebrew, also a "star wars" princess |
| Lexi | Short form of alexis, meaning "defender" |
| Lilly | Named after the flower, pure and beautiful |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Linda | Spanish for "beautiful" |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Lula | Pearl; precious, loved |
| Luna | Latin for "moon," celestial |
| Mabel | Latin for "lovable" |
| Maddie | Variant of madeline, meaning "high tower" |
| Madison | Popular, modern name derived from english |
| Maggie | Pearl; often gentle |
| Maya | Ruby - blend of "illusion" (maya) and precious stone (ruby) |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Mila | Slavic for "dear one"; beloved pet |
| Miley | Popularized by singer miley cyrus |
| Missy | Familiar form of "mistress" or young lady |
| Misty | Mist-like, soft and gentle qualities |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Nellie | Diminutive of helen or eleanor; "bright, shining one" |
| Nena | Spanish diminutive for girl; youthful |
| Olive | Symbol of peace and wisdom |
| Peach | |
| Peanut | Playful name, often used for small dogs |
| Pebbles | Small and cute, like the flintstones' character |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Pina | Short for giuseppina; italian form of josephine |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Rosie | Named after the rose, symbol of love |
| Roxie | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Roxy | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Ruby | Precious red gemstone, signifies love and passion |
| Sadie | Vintage name meaning "princess" |
| Sally | Princess in hebrew |
| Sandy | Named after the sandy texture or color |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Scout | Observer, from "to kill a mockingbird" |
| Shelby | English origin, meaning "estate on the ledge" |
| Shiloh | Tranquil, biblical place of peace |
| Shyla | |
| Snoopy | Iconic beagle from "peanuts" comic |
| Sofie | Greek for "wisdom"; graceful and wise |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Sugar | Sweet-natured and affectionate |
| Toast | |
| Trixie | Fun and lively with a trickster spirit |
| Violet | Color and flower; delicate and royal |
| Winnie | Short for winifred; gentle friend |
| Zelda | After the video game princess; adventurous |
| Zoe | Greek for "life" |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |