90 Dog Names Ending With Y [in 9 different categories!]

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Picking the perfect name for your pup is a big deal—after all, you’ll be saying it a thousand times a day (at least).

Names ending in -y have that sweet, friendly charm that just fits—whether you’ve got a playful Buddy, a sassy Daisy, or a cuddly Rocky.

dog names ending with y

They’re easy to say, timeless, and downright adorable.

If you’re on the hunt for a name that rolls off the tongue and suits your dog perfectly, you’re in the right place.

Let’s dive in!

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Classic & Timeless Dog Names Ending With Y

  1. Benny
  2. Molly
  3. Teddy
  4. Jimmy
  5. Betty
  6. Joey
  7. Cindy
  8. Sammy
  9. Kenny
  10. Patty
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Cute & Quirky Dog Names Ending With Y

  1. Tippy
  2. Dobby
  3. Muffy
  4. Lenny
  5. Fuzzy
  6. Nelly
  7. Ziggy
  8. Pippy
  9. Hoppy
  10. Jolly

Nature-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y

  1. Breezy
  2. Leafy
  3. Rivery
  4. Windy
  5. Dewy
  6. Rainy
  7. Petaly
  8. Mossy
  9. Embery
  10. Cloudy

Personality-Based Dog Names Ending With Y

  1. Chatty
  2. Peppy
  3. Snappy
  4. Silly
  5. Bossy
  6. Spunky
  7. Chilly
  8. Perky
  9. Witty
  10. Zesty

Food-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y

  1. Nutty
  2. Cheesy
  3. Peppy (or Peppery)
  4. Taffy
  5. Brownie
  6. Frosty
  7. Sprouty
  8. Honey
  9. Tatery
  10. Gravy

Dog Names Ending With Y For Tough Pups

  1. Gritty
  2. Rusty
  3. Tanky
  4. Ruggy
  5. Sparky
  6. Hardy
  7. Brawny
  8. Bulky
  9. Scrappy
  10. Rowdy

Pop Culture-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y

  1. Woody (Toy Story)
  2. Harry (Harry Potter)
  3. Andy (Toy Story)
  4. Marty (Back to the Future)
  5. Joey (Friends)
  6. Dory (Finding Nemo)
  7. Chewy (Star Wars’ Chewbacca)
  8. Sully (Monsters, Inc.)
  9. Kenny (South Park)
  10. Georgy (It)

International-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y

  1. Paddy (Irish)
  2. Lenny (German)
  3. Remy (French)
  4. Manny (Spanish)
  5. Yuki (Japanese, meaning “snow”)
  6. Tony (Italian)
  7. Rafi (Hebrew)
  8. Benny (Scandinavian)
  9. Kody (Native American, “helpful”)
  10. Olly (English)

Playful Rhyming Dog Names Ending With Y

  1. Tilly
  2. Billy
  3. Milly
  4. Willy
  5. Philly
  6. Zilly
  7. Chilly
  8. Killy
  9. Rolly
  10. Silly

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Zack Keithy
Zack Keithy

Hey, I'm Zack, the Chief Editor here. I was formerly a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) for a good 6 years before moving on to greener pastures. Right now, I am still heavily involved in dog parenting duties, and it is my desire to share all our knowledge with fellow dog owners out there! Connect with me on LinkedIn, or read more about Canine Care Central!

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