Naming your Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an exciting part of welcoming them into your life. Known for their lively and affectionate personalities, Corgis are popular in the U.S., easily recognized by their short legs, big ears, and alert expressions. These small yet sturdy dogs are full of energy and love being part of the family.
To help you choose the perfect name, we’ve compiled a list of 198 popular Pembroke Welsh Corgi names. This list is based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Corgi Names
Here are some popular boy names for Corgis that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ace | Top-notch, number one |
| Alfie | Wise counsel; friendly and sage |
| Archie | Truly brave |
| Arthur | Regal, historic resonance |
| Asher | Means happy or blessed in hebrew |
| Ashton | Ash trees settlement; strong and resilient |
| Barney | Strong as a bear |
| Benji | Endearing and friendly; a popular dog's name |
| Benny | Endearing diminutive of benjamin; son of the right hand |
| Bertie | Affectionate diminutive of "bertrand" or "albert" |
| Brody | Scottish place name |
| Bruce | Strong protector; scottish origin |
| Cecil | Blind wisdom, dignified |
| Champagne | Bubbly and effervescent personality |
| Chapito | |
| Charles | Germanic origin, meaning "free man" |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chester | Old english "fortress or walled town" |
| Clyde | Scottish river name; solid and steady |
| Colby | Cheese inspired; delightful and cherished |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Corgi | Cute and straightforward, great for a corgi |
| Dash | Fast and energetic |
| Dewey | Like morning dew; fresh and clean |
| Dino | Large; prehistoric implications |
| Doogie | Playful, possibly after doogie howser for his smarts |
| Draco | Latin for "dragon," fierce and majestic |
| Duckie | Adorable and loving, like a little duck |
| Duke | Titled nobility, leadership |
| Ein | |
| Einstein | Suggestive of intelligence, like the physicist |
| Enzo | |
| Froggy | |
| Gali | A cheerful and boisterous spirit |
| George | Greek for "farmer" |
| Gizmo | Nickname for a mechanical gadget |
| Goober | |
| Hank | Derived from henry; 'home ruler' |
| Henry | Germanic origin, means "home ruler" |
| Hercules | Signifies strength, after the mythical hero |
| Hudson | After the river; adventurous and flowing |
| Huxley | Old english for "inhospitable place" |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jackson | Son of jack; enduring and strong |
| Jagger | Connotes "one who carries loads" |
| Jake | Hebrew for "supplanter" |
| Jax | Modern, possibly shortened form of jackson |
| Jayo | Bright, sounds like "joy" or "jubilation" |
| John | Classic, widely used; symbol of familiarity |
| Kero | Short for "keroppi," japanese for frog |
| Kingston | King’s town; regal and distinguished |
| Kobe | Supplanter; also reminiscent of the basketball star |
| Koda | Native american for "friend" |
| Kujo | Strong, but more friendly than the movie dog |
| Larry | Latin for "laurel-crowned"; victorious |
| Leo | Latin for "lion"; strong and bold |
| Leopoldo | Bold leader; authoritative |
| Loaf | |
| Loki | Norse god, playful and mischievous |
| Luffy | |
| Luka | Slavic, meaning "light" or "sacred" |
| Marley | Possibly from the meadow boundary |
| Maui | Island name, tropical allure |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Mocha | Dark and sweet like the coffee |
| Mookie | Derived from a nickname; warm and friendly |
| Moose | Large and in charge, signifies stature and strength |
| Murray | Settlement by the sea; resilient |
| Myrae | |
| Nemo | Means "no one," also famous as the adventurous fish |
| Neo | Means "new" in greek, fresh and innovative |
| Noodle | Slender and twisty; playful |
| Norman | Norse origin, "northman" |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Ollie | Often short for oliver; symbolizes peace |
| Oscar | Old english, often "friend of deer" |
| Po | Simple and sweet; rememberable |
| Porkchop | Humorous, possibly a chunky pet |
| Prince | Regal, noble status |
| Puck | Mischievous like the sprite from "a midsummer night’s dream" |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Rudy | Short for rudolph; "famous wolf" |
| Sam | Abbreviation of samuel; told by god |
| Scout | Observer, from "to kill a mockingbird" |
| Sherlock | Clever and investigative, like the detective |
| Teddy | Diminutive of edward or theodore; "wealthy protector" |
| Theo | Short for theodore, means "gift of god" |
| Theodore | Greek for "gift of god" |
| Thorgi | |
| Toby | God is good; popular |
| Tomato | |
| Watson | English, "son of watt" |
| Wilbur | Means "resolute, brilliant" |
| Winston | Old english for "joy stone" |
| Wolfy | Like a small wolf; wild at heart |
| Yoshi | Japanese for "good, respectful" |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
| Zorro | Spanish for fox, clever and quick |
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Female Corgi Names
Here are some popular girl names for Corgis that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Amber | Jewel name; warm, golden hues |
| Angel | Symbolizes purity and goodness |
| Astrid | Scandinavian name meaning "divinely beautiful" |
| Athena | |
| Ava | |
| Azula | From avatar, means "blue fire" in spanish |
| Baby | Endearing and likely very pampered |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Banana | Fun, whimsical name for a yellow-coated dog |
| Bear | Large, cuddly, and protective |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Billie | Unisex; possibly inspired by billie holiday |
| Bobbi | Diminutive of roberta, bright fame |
| Bonnie | Scottish for "pretty" |
| Brandie | Derived from brandy warm hearted and spirited |
| Brandy | After the distilled wine, rich and warm |
| Bridget | Gaelic origin meaning "strength" |
| Bristol | English origin, meaning "place at the bridge" |
| Brooklyn | Urban, cosmopolitan |
| Cali | Short for california; sunny and cheerful |
| Calli | Short for callista, meaning "most beautiful" |
| Champagne | Bubbly and effervescent personality |
| Charley | Diminutive of charles, means "free man" |
| China | Delicate and finely made |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Cleopatra | Queenly, regal with historic grandeur |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Dakota | Means "friendly" in sioux |
| Dana | Wise, knowing |
| Denali | |
| Dixie | Associated with the nostalgic south |
| Dutchess | Noble title; elegant and commanding |
| Edda | Old norse, hints at grandeur and historic tales |
| Faith | Symbolizes trust and loyalty |
| Fergie | Stylish, reminds of pop culture's duchess |
| Giana | Italian for "god is gracious"; blessed |
| Gianna | God is gracious; beloved |
| Grace | |
| Gracie | Diminutive of grace, "god’s favor" |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Hennessy | Named after the cognac; strong and superior |
| Honey | Sweet, beloved companion |
| Hoshi | Star in japanese; bright and shining |
| Ivy | English nature name for fidelity |
| Juno | Roman goddess, protective of women |
| Kobie | Dutch short form of jacobus; supplanter |
| Kota | The ally in native american |
| Kuma | Means "bear" in japanese; strong but cuddly |
| Lady | Exudes class and nobility |
| Layla | Arabic for "night" |
| Leila | |
| Lexi | Short form of alexis, meaning "defender" |
| Lexie | Defender of man |
| Lilly | Named after the flower, pure and beautiful |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Luna | Latin for "moon," celestial |
| Madji | Exotic and mysterious |
| Maia | Means "mother" in greek; nurturing |
| Marta | Latin for "lady" or "mistress" |
| Maya | Ruby - blend of "illusion" (maya) and precious stone (ruby) |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Midnight | |
| Minerva | Wise, roman goddess of wisdom |
| Mishka | Means "little bear" in russian, sweet |
| Missy | Familiar form of "mistress" or young lady |
| Misty | Mist-like, soft and gentle qualities |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Moxie | Spirited and energetically vibrant |
| Nahla | Means "drink of water" in arabic |
| Nala | From "the lion king" meaning gift |
| Nena | Spanish diminutive for girl; youthful |
| Ora-Luna | |
| Pebbles | Small and cute, like the flintstones' character |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Pepa | Fun and lively, reminiscent of 'peppy' |
| Peppa | Playful, from the cartoon "peppa pig" |
| Precious | Implies beloved and priceless |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Reina | Spanish for "queen," a regal name |
| Remy | French, "oarsman" |
| Rocko | Restful or battle cry; strong |
| Rosie | Named after the rose, symbol of love |
| Roxy | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Ruby | Precious red gemstone, signifies love and passion |
| Rylie | An energetic and friendly name |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Sheba | Refers to the biblical queen |
| Siena | Italian city, rich in history and culture |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Storm | Powerful force of nature |
| Thunder | |
| Tilly | |
| Wrigley | Possibly after the baseball field, sporty |
| Zena | Variation of "xena"; warrior-like |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |