Every proud owner of a dog is sure to face the dilemma of finding a suitable name for it. This is especially true for the ever-popular Labrador Retriever. Known for their dedication, playfulness, affectionate, and intelligent personality, Labs deserve the perfect name from the humans who love them.
Here are a few recommendations of good names for your Lab. We have arranged the names in categories so it will be easier for you to find the perfect name for your dog.
Most Popular Male Labrador Retriever Names of 2020
According to the database of Rover.com, these are common names that are given to Labrador Retrievers in 2020. Let us first begin with the most popular male Lab names.
- Charlie
- Bailey
- Max
- Cooper
- Bear
- Buddy
- Duke
- Tucker
- Moose
- Jack
- Harley
- Riley
- Marley
- Milo
- Finn
- Jax
- Jake
- Murphy
- Hank
- Gunner
Most Popular Female Labrador Retriever Names of 2020
From the same database, here are the most popular female Lab names of 2020.
- Bella
- Luna
- Lucy
- Sadie
- Daisy
- Molly
- Maggie
- Lola
- Stella
- Nala
- Ellie
- Coco
- Zoey
- Lily
- Chloe
- Penny
- Sophie
- Piper
- Rosie
- Gracie
Cute Labrador Retriever Names
Because of their playful, “goofy” personalities, many dog owners prefer to give their Labs cute names.
Here are some cute names for male Labs:
- Asher
- Augie
- Barnie
- Bernie
- Baxter
- Boots
- Buster
- Champ/Champion
- Chance
- Charlie
- Clancy
- Cooper
- Fido
- Kirby
- Lucky
- Rascal
- Scrappy
- Skip
- Spud
- Toby
Here are the cute names for female Labs:
- Angel
- Ariel
- Baby/Babe
- Betsy
- Chica
- Clover
- Daphne
- Dottie
- Gidget
- Lucy
- Maisie
- Mamie
- Mimi
- Olive Pumpkin
- Rosie
- Roxy
- Sydney
- Trudy
- Violet
Strong Labrador Retriever Names
Because of their working gun dog roots, some Labradors may project with strong, imposing personalities. In these cases, you need a strong name to match its formidable personality.
Listed below are strong male Labrador Retriever names:
- Axel
- Blaze
- Blitz
- Bolt
- Boss
- Buck/Bucky
- Butch
- Caesar
- Captain/Cap
- Chief
- Crash
- Diesel
- Mack
- Max
- Rex
- Rocky
- T-Bone
- Thor
- Trooper
Here are strong female Lab names for you to consider for your dog:
- Cleo
- Diva
- Echo
- Elektra
- Harley
- Indiana/Indy
- Jade
- Jinx
- Laila
- Leia
- Queenie
- Raven
- Rebel
- Sable
- Sheba
- Sheena
- Tiger
- Vixen
- Xena
Hunting Dog Names
Is your Labrador Retriever a hunting dog? Here are some suggestions for Labs that are trained to be hunters and/or retrievers:
- Ace
- Arrow
- Hunter/Huntress
- Ranger
- Remington/Remy
- Scout
- Trapper
Labrador Names Based on Coat Color
Some Lab owners choose names based on the coat colors of their dogs. Let’s take a look at some of the dog names according to coat color:
Black Labs:
- Ash
- Bandit
- Cinder
- Coal
- Ember
- Jet
- Knight
- Ninja
- Pepper
- Puma
- Raven
- Shady
- Stormy
Yellow Labs:
- Amber
- Blondie
- Buttercup
- Goldie
- Honey
- Marigold
- Summer
- Sunny
- Sunshine
- Tawny
Chocolate Labs:
- Coco/Cocoa
- Hershey
- Mocha
- Godiva
- Russet
- Rocco
- Snickers
- Tootsie
- Whiskey
How To Teach Your Labrador Retriever to Respond to His/Her Name
Let’s say you have found the perfect name for your Labrador Retriever. The next procedure is for you to teach your dog its name and respond to it.
Obviously, it is important for your Lab to become familiar with its name. Make it a point to always call your dog by its name even if it doesn’t respond to it at first. As your dog becomes familiar with the name, it begins to realize that the word/sound that you are making is actually its name or what you intend to call it.
Next, sit together with your dog in a quiet place. Say your dog’s name. If it doesn’t react at first, be patient. Take note that if your dog’s ears go up, that is a good sign of name recognition. Keep on repeating the name until your Lab reacts by lifting its head and looking at you. When this happens, say “yes” and give it a treat.
Do this exercise as often as possible until your Lab automatically responds to its name.
Hope you pick the best name for your Labrador Retriever from our wonderful suggestions above!
SOURCES:
1) Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names https://www.rover.com/blog/labrador-names-retriever-dog-names/
2) 225+ Labrador Names – The Ultimate List https://www.mydogsname.com/labrador-names/
3) How to Teach a Dog Its Name https://www.battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-care-advice/how-teach-dog-its-name
