Bringing a Labrador Retriever into your home is an exciting time, and choosing the right name is part of the journey. Labs, known for their friendly and energetic nature, are one of the most popular breeds in the U.S. They’re loyal, intelligent, and great with families, making them a beloved choice for pet owners.
To help you find the perfect name for your new companion, we’ve put together a list of 199 popular Labrador Retriever names based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Labrador Retriever Names
Here are some favorite boy names for Labrador Retrievers to inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ace | Top-notch, number one |
| Ajax | Heroic, from greek mythology |
| Angus | Dain - strong scottish name with a noble flair |
| Apollo | God of sun and light in greek |
| Archie | Truly brave |
| Arlo | Fun and artsy, possibly derived from carlo |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bandit | Mischievously charming |
| Baxter | Old english for "baker" |
| Bear | Large, cuddly, and protective |
| Benny | Endearing diminutive of benjamin; son of the right hand |
| Bentley | |
| Blue | Color often symbolizing depth and stability |
| Bodhi | Sanskrit for "awakening, enlightenment" |
| Boo | Term of endearment |
| Boomer | Enthusiastic, larger-than-life presence |
| Brody | Scottish place name |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Buster | Playful and lively; a classic pet name |
| Casey | Of irish origin, meaning "vigilant" |
| Champ | Champion; always winning with spirit |
| Chance | Fortuitous or lucky |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chase | Suggests speed, pursuit |
| Chico | Boy in spanish; small and lively |
| Clyde | Scottish river name; solid and steady |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cody | Helpful, a helper |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Dexter | Latin for "right-handed," skilled |
| Diego | Spanish, associated with santiago de compostela |
| Diesel | German, rugged and powerful |
| Dino | Large; prehistoric implications |
| Duke | Titled nobility, leadership |
| Eli | Hebrew for "ascended, uplifted, high" |
| Finn | Fair or from finland; adventurous spirit |
| Finnegan | Irish origins, meaning "fair" |
| George | Greek for "farmer" |
| Guinness | After the famous irish stout; dark and bold |
| Gus | Gus - disney ("cinderella") inspired; lovable |
| Hank | Derived from henry; 'home ruler' |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Harry | Often associated with "home ruler" |
| Henry | Germanic origin, means "home ruler" |
| Hershey | Sweet as chocolate, lovable |
| Hudson | After the river; adventurous and flowing |
| Hunter | Adventurous spirit; inspired by the outdoors |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jackson | Son of jack; enduring and strong |
| Jake | Hebrew for "supplanter" |
| Jasper | Persian, "treasurer" |
| Jax | Modern, possibly shortened form of jackson |
| Junior | Often used for a "little" version of a parent |
| King | Denotes a regal and commanding presence |
| Kobe | Supplanter; also reminiscent of the basketball star |
| Lance | Short for lancelot; knightly and brave |
| Leo | Latin for "lion"; strong and bold |
| Logan | Scottish place name and surname |
| Loki | Norse god, playful and mischievous |
| Louie | French origin of louis; "renowned warrior" |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Luke | Biblical name meaning "light-giving" |
| Major | Signifies rank and authority |
| Marley | Possibly from the meadow boundary |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Maximus | Latin for "greatest" |
| Mickey | Famous mouse; lively and iconic |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Mocha | Dark and sweet like the coffee |
| Moose | Large and in charge, signifies stature and strength |
| Murphy | Irish surname meaning "sea warrior" |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Ollie | Often short for oliver; symbolizes peace |
| Onyx | Black and protective, like the gemstone |
| Oscar | Old english, often "friend of deer" |
| Otis | Old german for "wealthy" |
| Parker | Park keeper; naturalist |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Ranger | Suggests guarding or exploring |
| Remy | French, "oarsman" |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Rocco | Germanic, means "rest" |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Rusty | Often a lovable, reddish-coated dog |
| Sam | Abbreviation of samuel; told by god |
| Sammy | Diminutive of samuel; "god has heard" |
| Samson | Katan - strong biblical name with unique twist |
| Shadow | Always by your side; mysterious |
| Simba | Swahili for "lion" |
| Smokey | Named for smoke-like coloring |
| Teddy | Diminutive of edward or theodore; "wealthy protector" |
| Thor | Norse god of thunder, strong and powerful |
| Toby | God is good; popular |
| Tucker | Old english, "fabric pleater;" |
| Wally | Diminutive of wallace, "foreigner" or "stranger" |
| Winston | Old english for "joy stone" |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
| Ziggy | Zestful, influenced by david bowie's ziggy stardust |
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Female Labrador Retriever Names
Here are some popular girl names for Labrador Retrievers to help you decide.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abby | Friendly and beloved; means "joy of the father" |
| Apple | Named after the fruit, symbol of health |
| Athena | Greek goddess of wisdom and war; strong |
| Ava | Popular name meaning "life" or "birdlike" |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Belle | French for "beautiful" |
| Bonnie | Scottish for "pretty" |
| Brandy | After the distilled wine, rich and warm |
| Callie | Greek origin, meaning "beautiful" |
| Candy | Sweet and delightful, just like the treat |
| Casey | Of irish origin, meaning "vigilant" |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Charlotte | Maude - combines old-fashioned grace and battle strength |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cocoa | Warm, cozy, and sweet |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Dakota | Means "friendly" in sioux |
| Dixie | Associated with the nostalgic south |
| Ella | German/english, "all, completely; fairy maiden" |
| Ellie | Diminutive of eleanor, meaning "light" |
| Ember | Glowing, warm |
| Emma | Universal, meaning "whole" |
| Frida | Inspired by the artist frida kahlo; creative and strong |
| Georgia | Sweet as the state's famed peaches |
| Ginger | Spicy and fiery, reflects a vivacious character |
| Grace | Elegant and poised; a name of virtue |
| Gracie | Diminutive of grace, "god’s favor" |
| Hannah | Grace or "favor" |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Harper | Inspired by "harp player"; artistic and free-spirited |
| Hazel | Inspired by the hazelnut tree, denotes wisdom |
| Hershey | Sweet as chocolate, lovable |
| Holly | After the holiday plant, festive or born in winter |
| Honey | Sweet, beloved companion |
| Hope | Universal virtue name |
| Jackie | Diminutive of jacqueline or john, popular and friendly |
| Julie | Youthful |
| June | Named after the month, symbolizing freshness |
| Juno | Roman goddess, protective of women |
| Kona | Hawaiian district or coffee |
| Lady | Exudes class and nobility |
| Layla | Arabic for "night" |
| Leia | Child of heaven in hebrew, also a "star wars" princess |
| Lexi | Short form of alexis, meaning "defender" |
| Liberty | Signifies freedom |
| Lila | Arabic for "night"; mysterious |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Lulu | Pearl; precious |
| Luna | Latin for "moon," celestial |
| Maddie | Variant of madeline, meaning "high tower" |
| Madison | Popular, modern name derived from english |
| Maggie | Pearl; often gentle |
| Maisie | Pearl; precious and prized |
| Marley | Possibly from the meadow boundary |
| Matilda | German, "battle-mighty" |
| Maya | Ruby - blend of "illusion" (maya) and precious stone (ruby) |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Millie | Short for mildred; "gentle strength" |
| Minnie | Diminutive, often for small dogs |
| Missy | Familiar form of "mistress" or young lady |
| Mocha | Dark and sweet like the coffee |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Nala | From "the lion king" meaning gift |
| Olive | Symbol of peace and wisdom |
| Olivia | Latin for "olive tree," symbol of peace |
| Penelope | Greek origin, symbolizes faithfulness |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Phoebe | Greek, "bright, shining" |
| Piper | Musical, cheerful personality |
| Pippa | Short for philippa; lover of horses |
| Poppy | Cheerful flower, symbolizes remembrance |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Raven | Dark and mysterious |
| 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 |
| Samantha | Hebrew for "listener"; warm and friendly |
| Sandy | Named after the sandy texture or color |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Scout | Observer, from "to kill a mockingbird" |
| Shadow | Always by your side; mysterious |
| Shea | Majestic, from the fairy palace |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Summer | Warm, bright, and joyful |
| Sunny | Bright, cheerful disposition |
| Willow | Graceful tree symbolizing flexibility |
| Winnie | Short for winifred; gentle friend |
| Zoe | Greek for "life" |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |