He is an energetic, strong, and active dog. Because of their affectionate nature, retrievers are now mostly kept as family pets and companions, but representatives of this breed are also often used as seeing-eye or assistance dogs.
For many years there was a legend that retrievers originated from a Russian sheepdog purchased from a circus. In fact, the breed was bred in the late 19th century in Scotland.
The Golden Retriever is an intelligent, good-natured dog who is eager to please his master. Because of its calm and calm affectionate nature, it excels as a family companion, but also as a working dog.
This dog is simply a joy to own. The Golden Retriever loves to carry things in his mouth, he loves to play games, and thanks to these qualities you will have a lot of fun with him on walks.
But, what about the name? Hard task, I know. Getting a new goldie to the family is a great idea! So, let’s name him.
These lists contain hundreds of great names for golden retrievers. Check them, and be inspired.
Popular names
Most popular names for this lovable breed.
- Charlie
- Murphy
- Leo
- Lola
- Finn/Finley/Finlay
- Oakley
- Cooper
- Winnie
- Willow
- Stella
- Winston
- Rosie
- Tucker
- Beau
- Oliver
- Harley
- Bailey
- Daisy
- Henry
- Bella
Female names
Pick one from these names for your goldie girl.
- Olivia
- Ellie
- Lucy
- Sophie
- Hannah
- Maya
- Jessie
- Autumn
- Abby
- Maggie
- Bella
- Harley
- Gracie
- Maui
- Ziggy
- Nikki
- Penelope
- Rylie/Riley
- Emma
- Ruby
- Molly
- Mila
- Lexi
- Harper
- Chloe
- Hermione
- Piper
- Riley
- Charlotte
- Brooke
- Sadie
- Matilda
- Fiona
- Millie
- Kylie
- Gemma
- Summer
- Callie
- Mandi
- Sandy
- Amber
- Kayla
- Leila
- Mia
- Sasha
- Cassie
- Lilly
- Reese
- Lena
- Addie
- Danielle
- Jamie
- Bailey
- Chelsea
- Alice
- Sage
- Penny
- Violet
- Lizzie
- Posi
- Holly
- Missy
- Sky
- Anna
- Tilly
- Annie
Male names
Need name for your boy? Sure, here you go.
- George
- Anquan Boldin (the Golden)
- Roman
- Argo
- Harvey
- Kelso
- Murphy
- Kobe
- Jack
- Jimbo
- Wallace
- Jamie
- Felix
- Presley
- Henry
- Easton
- Slinger
- Marcus
- Teddy
- Otis
- Gus
- Calvin
- Sam
- Harold
- Ridley
- Tanner
- Gio
- Max
- Maddox
- Charlie
- Seamus
- Kiran
- Sterling
- Hutch
- Derby
- Walter
- Arthur
- Merlin
- Kyler
- Sonny
- Kevin
- Willy
- Cooper
- Louie
- Holden (the Golden)
- Boone
- Harry
- Chesney
- Bruno
- Joey
- Tucker
- Rufio
- Watson
- Grady
- Oscar
- Tommy
- Dakota
- Jake
- Brady
- Ron/Ronnie
- Archie
- Bubba
- Cody
- Leo
- Rufus
- Levi
- Luke
- Tate/Tatum
- Jackson
- Kyle
- Brant
- Jeter
- Lennox
- Woody
- Neville
- Bodie
- Hudson
- Benji
- Quincy
- Moby
- Bruce
- Vinnie
- Ozzie
- Huckleberry
- Hank
- Webber
- Scout
- Norbert
- Mulligan
- Ken
- Mason
- Ned
- Barney
- Lewis
- Wilson
- Bam
- Camden
- Gill
- Oliver
- Starsky
- Theo
- Dexter
- Sawyer
- Garth
- Bernard
- Bentley
- Beau
- Finn
- Chester
- Frisco
- Odin
- Flynn
- Crosby
- Milo
- Brantley
- Graham
- Webster
- River
- Gordon
- Norman
- Clark
- Winston
- Doug
- Shelton
- Mack
- Monty
- Nico
- Hamilton
- Manny
- Keegan
- Barry
- Ben/Benjami/Benji
- Ryder
- Bucky
- Hunter
- Caleb
Foodie ones!
Food lovers will love these ideas!
- Muffin
- Barley
- Pepper
- Ketchup
- Ginger
- Stella
- Oatmeal
- Clementine
- Kiwi
- Cheddar
- Meatloaf
- Gnocchi
- Cookie
- Pancake
- Mocha
- Honey
- Taco
- Cashew
- Ribeye
- Peanut
- Butter
- Olive
- Nugget
- Daisy
- Cashew
- Whiskey
- Mojito
- Peanut
- Waffles
Smart names
One of the smartest breed ever deserve smart name too, don’t you say?
- Savant
- Prodigy
- Mensa
- Urkel
- Darwin
- Gates
- Wit
- Sherlock
- Doogie
- Edison
- Pundit
- Egghead
- Princeton
- Scholar
- Da Vinci
- Yale
- Smarty
- Brain
- Tesla
- Helix
- Genius
- Atom
- Neutron
- Dexter
- Watson
- Plato
- Galileo
- Sage
- Wisdom
- Albert
- Sheldon
- Aristotle
- Data
- Nobel
- Doc
- Spock
- Whiz
- Brainy
- Havard
- Guru
- Curie
- Einstein
- Yoda
- Beaker
- Newton
- Rubik
- Jobs
- Freud
- Socrates
- Beta
Scottish names with Meanings
Origin in Scottland, we got you plenty of Scottish names. Don’t worry, with meanings too.
Female ones
- Abhainn: River
- Nonie: Island
- Mhairi: Rebelliousness
- Boobrie: Mythical water bird
- Gavina: May hawk or white hawk
- Nessy: from the Loch Ness Monster
- Scotia: Mythical Scottish Goddes
- Jamesina: Feminine form of James, supplanter
- Aileas: Scottish form of Alice
- Dolag: World ruler
- Ciorstag: Believe, follower of Christ
- Finella: White shoulder
- Edeen: From Edinburgh
- Beitris: Voyager through life
- Dallis: From the valley meadows
- Maighdlin: magnificent
- Aifric: Pleasant
- Morag: Great
- Paislig: Possible church
- Elspet: Scotish form of Elizabeth
- Catriona: Pure
- Acair: Anchor
- Lyall: Shield wolf
- Barabal: Scottish form of Barbara
- Murdag: Sea Warrior
- Ùna: Hunger, famine
- Alana: Beautiful
- Lilias: Lily
- Iona: Island
- Zennor: Place name
- Deòiridh: Pilgrim
- Beathag: Life
- Selkie: Mythical marine creature
- Nighinn: Young woman
- Wynda: From the narrow passage
- Kenzie: Short for Mackenzie, finely made
- Davonna: Beloved
- Sìleas: Scottish form of Cecilia
- Donnag: World ruler
- Gara: Short
- Jinny: Scotish form of Jenny, white and smooth
- Innis: Island
- Eubha: Scotish form of Eva, Life
- Rhona: Wise ruler
- Blair: Battlefield
- Zena: Helper of mankind
- Lachina: Lake-land
- Sinnie: New victory
- Eara: From the east
- Kyla: Feminine form of Kyle, slender
- Ailith: Seasoned warrior
- Jinty: Scotish form of Jeanne, God is gracious
- Arabel: Lovable
- Teàrlag: Instigator
- Senga: SlenderIlka: Of the same class
- Kylee: Feminine form of Kyle, slender
- Eiric: New speckled one
- Nairna: Dwells at the alder tree river
- Greer: Watchful, vigilant
- Alyth: Rising
- Beira: Queen of the winter
- Maired: Scotish form of Margaret, pearl
- Ygeme: Mother of Arthur
- Annag: Scottish form of Anna
- Mysie: Pearl
- Sidhe: Gaelic name for fairies
- Annis: Scottish form of French Agnes
- Daracha: from the oak
- Ysolde: Lover of Tristan
Male ones
- Haggis: Traditional Scottish dish made with Sheep’s pluck.
- Davy: Beloved
- Ronald: Wise ruler
- Grant: Great, large
- Moray: Sea Warrior
- Tasgall: Divine Kettle
- Kester: To spring up, grow, thrive
- Glenn: Valley
- Ramsay: Wild garlic island
- Cairbre: Charioteer
- Aodh: Fire, sun god in Celtic mythology
- Eòin: God is gracious
- Huchon: Mind or spirit
- Kyle: Slender
- Boyd: Blond, yellow haired
- Calum: Dove
- Raibert: Scotish form of Robert, Bright fame
- Bláán: Little yellow one
- Greig: Watchful, vigilant
- Somerled: Summer traveler
- Comhnall: Hound of valor
- Lyall: Shield wolf
- Mungo: Dearest friend
- Loch Ness: Lake were it is said a monster lives.
- Benneit: Blessed
- Cailean: Young pup, whelp
- Ranulph: Shield wolf
- Jock: Scottish form of Jack
- Bhaltair: Ruler of the army
- Cináed (English:Kenneth): Born of fire
- Alaister: Defender of mankind
- Steenie: Crown
- Lennox: Place of elms
- Beathan: Life
- Thorburn: Thor’s bear
- Errol: To wander
- Balfour: Grass, pasture
- Osgar: Deer lover
- Ìomhar: Bow warrior
- Laird: Land owner
- Wilkie: Will-helmet
- Angus: Celtic god of love
- Lamont: Law man
- Ceannitighern: Head lord
- Kelpie: Mythical water spirit from the lowlands of Scotland.
- Pàl: Small
- Artair: Bear-Man
- Suibhne: Well-going
- Muir: Short of Moray, sea warrior
- Duff: Black or dark
- Sinclair: from the place in France
- Lochlann: Lake land or from Norway
- Wulvers: Mythical good natured werewolves that are said to leave poor families food.
- Ellar: Superior of a church cell
- Innis: Island
- Craig: Rock
- Drummond: Ridge
- Cuddy: Bright fame
- Dùghall: Black stranger
- Tocuil: Thor’s Cauldron
- Daw: Beloved
- Valan: Healthy, strong
- Teàrlach: Instigator
- Aindrea: Man, warrior
- Seumas: Supplanter
- Ualan: Healthy, strong
- Forbes:District, field
- Aodhagán: Little fire
- Ruairi: Red King
- Dolaidh: World ruler
- Gordon: Spacious fort
Inspired by shade of coat color
Golden Retrievers are not all golden. They have some variety of coat colors.
Golden
- Sunny
- Penny
- Apricot
- Sunshine
- Yellow
- Amber
- Blondie
- Tanner
- Buttercup
- Buff/Buffy
- Prairie
- Khaki
- Sienna
- Peach
- Oak/Oakley
- Maple
- Honey
- Goldilocks
- Caramel
- Lemon
- Pumpkin
- Goldie
- Almond
- Sesame
- Marigold
- Nugget
- Peanut
- Toffee
- Tawny
- Butter
- Butterscotch
- Tan
- Fawn
- Cashew
- Beige
- Hazel
- Rusty
- Summer
- Graham
- Russet
- Teddy
- Peaches
- Sandy
- Topaz
- Woody
- Ginger
Red
- Fox
- Sienna
- Chili
- Poppy
- Rose
- Ambrosia
- Amaretto
- Cinnamon
- Clementine
- Sepia
- Ember
- Cayenne
- Valentine
- Crimson
- Brandy
- Caramel
- Scarlet
- Merlot
- Saffron
- Ruby
- Blaze
- Flame
- Red
- Burgundy
- Autumn
- Umber
- Shiraz
- Copper
- Tabasco
- Cheyenne
- Terra
- Holly
- Cheddar
- Caramelo
- Tiger
White/Cream
- Ice
- Marshmallow
- Snowball
- Ivory
- Cotton
- Casper
- Pearl
- Snowy
- Bones
- Frosty
- Bianco/Bianca
- January
- Crystal
- Gardenia
- Dove
- Boo
- Alabaster
- Winter
- Sugar
- Polar
- Powder
- Blizzard
- Ghost
- Al Bino
