Christmas is a different mood.
It’s a different kind of party.
So, your pup needs a name that is as sparkly as the Christmas lights.
And of course, you need to come up with something that suits their personality.
Whether your little one is like a Grinch or an Elf, we bring to you an extensive collection of names to pick from
1. Holly Jolly Pups
For dogs who bring cheer brighter than Christmas lights.
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Holly
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Jolly
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Mistletoe
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Twinkle
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Merry
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Tinsel
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Carol
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Noel
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Frosty
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Garland
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Star
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Sparkle
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Candy
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Joy
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Blitzen
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Snowbell
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Comet
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Cranberry
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Winter
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Kringle
2. Cozy Cabin Crew
For pups who prefer cocoa, cuddles, and Christmas movies.
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Cocoa
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Flannel
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Toffee
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Snuggles
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Chestnut
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Cuddles
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Marshmallow
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Biscuit
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Blanket
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Muffin
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Cinnamon
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Cookie
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Chai
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Ember
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Mittens
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Nutmeg
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Fleece
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Waffles
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Cuppa
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Pudding
See Also:
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150 Aesthetic & Adorable Black Dog Names for Your Stylish Pup
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3. Santa’s Little Barkers
For the good boys and girls on Santa’s “Nice (ish)” list.
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Claus
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Santa Paws
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Rudy (short for Rudolph)
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Dasher
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Dancer
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Prancer
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Vixen
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Donner
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Blitz
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Trixie (Rudolph’s sidekick energy)
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Peppermint
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Elfie
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Kris
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Tinsel Tail
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Reiny
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Northy
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Sleigha (for the diva dog)
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Bellie
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Cookie Claws
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Twixmas
4. Frosty Furballs
For snow-loving dogs who thrive in frosty adventures.
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Snowy
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Glacier
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Icecap
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Polar
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Shiver
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Flurry
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Blizzard
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Nippy
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Icee
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Frostbite (for the rebel pup)
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Aspen
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Arctic
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Igloo
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Chilly
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Winterberry
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Puff
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Glacier Bean
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Hailie
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Drift
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Glacie
5. Gift-Wrapped Goodies
For dogs so cute, they might as well come with a bow. 🎁
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BowBow
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Ribbons
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Spark
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Glitter
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Giftie
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Taggie
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Presenta
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Wrappy
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Surprise
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Bowsie
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Jewel
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Snazzy
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Ribbon Tail
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Fancy
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Bubbly
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Gifty
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Popsy
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Trinket
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Festy
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Dazzle
6. Christmas Movie Mutt-Stars
For film-loving furballs who steal the holiday spotlight.
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Kevin (Home Alone)
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Buddy (Elf)
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Grinchie
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Cindy Lou
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Frost (from Jack Frost)
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Ralphie (A Christmas Story)
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Gizmo (Gremlins)
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Clark (Christmas Vacation)
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Marley (Marley & Me)
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Miracle (on 34th Street)
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Scrooge
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Tiny Tim
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Yukon (Cornelius, the adventurer!)
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Jack (as in Skellington or Frost)
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Klaus
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Elfie (yes, again — it fits)
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Charlie (Brown)
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Max (the Grinch’s loyal dog!)
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Krampus (for the naughty ones)
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Emberly (holiday glow energy)
7. Festive Foodies
For the dogs who think Christmas dinner was made just for them. 🍗
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Turkey
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Biscotti
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Snickerdoodle
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Pecan
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Cran
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Peppermint Bark (wink)
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Ginger
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Cookie Dough
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Fudge
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Sprinkles
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Cocoa Puff
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Eggnog
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Truffle
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Caramel
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Brandy
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Mochi
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Latte
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Toffee Bean
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Sugarplum
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Nutty
8. North Pole Pups
For adventurous dogs with explorer energy and snow in their fur.
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Arctic
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Comet
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Aurora
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Polaris
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Borealis
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Yeti
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Tundra
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Snowcap
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Frostbite
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Chillax
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Glimmer
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Igloo
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Iceberg
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Nanuq (means “polar bear” in Inuit)
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Glacia
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Nova
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Lumi (Finnish for snow)
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Denali
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Flake
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Polar Puff
9. Tree-Top Tails
For dogs who shine brighter than ornaments. 🎄
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Spruce
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Pinecone
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Starlet
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Garland
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Bauble
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Treetop
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Firby
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Ornamenta
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Sparkle Pup
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Angel
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Glitterbug
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Silverbell
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Hollyberry
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Ivy
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Snowflake
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Piney
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Twiggy
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Cedar
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Shine
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Branchie
10. Merry Mischief Makers
For playful pups who unwrap presents (and chaos) every Christmas morning.
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Jingle
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Wiggles
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Rascal
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Zoomie
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Chewie
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Nibbles
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Sparkplug
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Chaos
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Wiggy
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Twixie
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Prankster
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Goober
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Snickers
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Tumble
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Skippy
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Munch
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Blitzen Jr.
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Sassy Claus
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Tizzy
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Dash
These names are perfect for your furball.
Wait no more.
Let us know which one you’ve picked for your pet.

Nikita Rout is a passionate content writer at HowItSee.com, where she explores the wonders of animals, nature, and the curious questions that spark our imagination. With a love for research and a knack for simplifying complex topics, she brings clarity and creativity to every article she writes. When she’s not writing, you’ll likely find her reading about animal behavior or coming up with unique pet name ideas.
