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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.

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
- Cute & Quirky Dog Names Ending With Y
- Nature-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y
- Personality-Based Dog Names Ending With Y
- Food-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y
- Dog Names Ending With Y For Tough Pups
- Pop Culture-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y
- International-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y
- Playful Rhyming Dog Names Ending With Y
Classic & Timeless Dog Names Ending With Y
- Benny
- Molly
- Teddy
- Jimmy
- Betty
- Joey
- Cindy
- Sammy
- Kenny
- Patty

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- Tippy
- Dobby
- Muffy
- Lenny
- Fuzzy
- Nelly
- Ziggy
- Pippy
- Hoppy
- Jolly
Nature-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y
- Breezy
- Leafy
- Rivery
- Windy
- Dewy
- Rainy
- Petaly
- Mossy
- Embery
- Cloudy
Personality-Based Dog Names Ending With Y
- Chatty
- Peppy
- Snappy
- Silly
- Bossy
- Spunky
- Chilly
- Perky
- Witty
- Zesty
Food-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y
- Nutty
- Cheesy
- Peppy (or Peppery)
- Taffy
- Brownie
- Frosty
- Sprouty
- Honey
- Tatery
- Gravy
Dog Names Ending With Y For Tough Pups
- Gritty
- Rusty
- Tanky
- Ruggy
- Sparky
- Hardy
- Brawny
- Bulky
- Scrappy
- Rowdy
Pop Culture-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y
- Woody (Toy Story)
- Harry (Harry Potter)
- Andy (Toy Story)
- Marty (Back to the Future)
- Joey (Friends)
- Dory (Finding Nemo)
- Chewy (Star Wars’ Chewbacca)
- Sully (Monsters, Inc.)
- Kenny (South Park)
- Georgy (It)
International-Inspired Dog Names Ending With Y
- Paddy (Irish)
- Lenny (German)
- Remy (French)
- Manny (Spanish)
- Yuki (Japanese, meaning “snow”)
- Tony (Italian)
- Rafi (Hebrew)
- Benny (Scandinavian)
- Kody (Native American, “helpful”)
- Olly (English)
Playful Rhyming Dog Names Ending With Y
- Tilly
- Billy
- Milly
- Willy
- Philly
- Zilly
- Chilly
- Killy
- Rolly
- Silly
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