dog names starting with y

Do you plan on getting a pup? Do you have a new furry addition to your family?

If you do, you're probably pondering what would be the perfect name for your new buddy!

Fortunately for you, we have compiled a long list of dog names starting with Y.

I know. Who would name their dogs starting with Y? It's one of the most uncommon letters there is.

But you'd be surprised that you can get many cool and unique dog names—whether it's a boy or girl dog name.

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Popular Dog Names Starting With Y

Dog Names for Males

Dog Names for Females

Unique Dog Names Starting With Y

I know you're all too excited to pick a name for your pup.

And if you're still a little hesitant about naming your dog with words starting with Y, you might want to start with the popular names!

In this section, you will have plenty of options for the most popular dog names starting with Y.

Note: These names are not categorized by gender and may be applicable to both male and female dogs.

Yago Yasu Yoda Yoshi Yappy
Yahoo Yedi Yogi Ying Yuki
Yaki Yelo Yoko Yippee Yolo
Yankee Yelpy York Yona Yollie
Yao Yeti Yorkie Yumi Yoyo
Yaro Yety

male dog names starting with o

Dog Names for Males

Do you have a boy pup coming soon?

Personally, I wanted to name my male Shih Tzu something cool and unique, like Ygor or Yusef.

But I got carried away by his cuteness and called him “Yuki” instead.

It's different for every pet and owner. So, if you opt for cool, unique, or macho dog names, check out the list below!

Yacco Yafar Yacki Yucco Yillo
Yack Yaffo Yadin Yucon Yimbo
Yaku Yagow Yani Yukan Yino
Yalck Yaguar Yannie Yuken Yko
Yambo Yakko Yellu Yumbo Ykosch
Yanek Yaky Yippie Yungster Ylles
Yanic Yalco Yony Yunker Ylo
Yannick Yaldo Yoshua Yunno Ymbo
Yano Yalk Ypsilon Yunus Ymo
Yanos Yalko Yuko Yupp Ynkas
Yarrow Yalkor Yuppie Yuppy Yoch
Yarwen Yalle Yery Yuro Yockel
Yashico Yamo Yesko Yuso Yocky
Yasko Yando Yeto Yustin Yoe
Yason Yandro Yeuth Yvado Yogger
Yassim Yango Yicko Yvetto Yok
Yasso Yanik Yim Ywan Yoky
Yaten Yanit Yimm Yxus Yoll
Yavis Yanker Yiwo Yannek Yonas
Yawa Yanki Ykon Yannic Yong
Yell Yanko Yllo Yannik Yonn
Yello Yanky Ylon Yannosch Yonny
Yeno Yann Ymir Yanus Yoop
Yento Yannes Yilko Yapo Yordan
Yerüs Yanush Yobo Yardo Yorgio
Yesso Yap Yock Yarin Yorick
Ygor Yard Yocker Yarl Yorok
Yimmy Yargo Yody Yarno Yory
Ylko Yarko Yogy Yarok Yoscha
Yoga Yarn Yoke Yarro Yoscho
Yogi Bear Yaron Yolk Yasar Yosh
Yogo Yarus Yollo Yasho Yost
Yoker Yasi Yon Yasir Yosty
Yoki Yasmo Yonasch Yasmir Youky
Yorker Yasper Yonker Yasoko Youri
Yoschi Yaic Yonnie Yaspo Yovan
Youmen Yasson Yontar Yasti Ypo
Young Yastor Yoopy Yörg Yrk
Yps Yato Yorg Yatt Yugo
Yak Yatu Yorgo Yavo Yso
Yackson Yax Yoris Ybo Yubel
Yaris Ybs Yorko Ybskop Yucatan
Yako Ycon Yoro Yco Yucko
Yankor Yearly Yorry Yeal Yudo
Yanno Yeck Yosch Yecko Yuk
Yasco Yeckon Yoschek Yecky Yukatan
Yaboo Yedo Yoschy Yeff Yumo
Yanis Yefro Yoss Yen Yunk
Yabo Yellor Yoster Yenko Yunko
Yac Yelov You Yens Yuno
Yacky Yenn Yowo Yerk Yupi
Yaco Yenor Yron Yero Yury
Yado Yerbo Ysko Yerry Yusso
Yaeck Yermak Ysso Yes Yustus
Yael Yerro Yuby Yester Ywo

Yorkshire Terrier

Dog Names for Females

If you're having a pretty pup coming instead, your choices might've gotten a little bit challenging.

It's because there are so many options for female dog names starting with Y.

These names are very versatile and could match any theme you want for your lassie.

Not to mention, we have some very cute options, especially if you have small dog breeds.

Yuffie Yoey Yawe Yulia Yessica
Yesika Yohan Yaza Yulka Yessika
Yuri Yaz Ybsy Yuly Yet
Yussuf Yula Yeckie Yune Yete
Yvo Yve Yee Yunte Yette
Yabu Yva Yeila Yupie Yexni
Yakima Yummy Yelca Yusca Yffi
Yala Yetta Yelka Yusi Yickie
Yalu Yeira Yelli Yussi Yieni
Yama Yashna Yelly Yuvea Yill
Yamana Yamini Yelta Yuxie Yilli
Yamba Yazhini Yende Yvet Yingera
Yami Yohanna Yenia Yvetta Yinni
Yana Yulie Yenni Yvi Yinti
Yang Yvaine Yenny Yvonn Yipsy
Yanda Yui Yenti Yvorie Yiz
Yandra Yeni Yentl Ywone Yla
Yanika Yahara Yera Yxi Ylga
Yanita Yaira Yere Yacine Ylja
Yanka Yakira Yerri Yackie Ylke
Yanni Yakuza Yessa Yadine Ylma
Yannis Yalla Yessie Yaffa Ylonka
Yara Yamai Yessy Yaika Yndy
Yarda Yanina Yeta Yaka Ynka
Yaska Yanna Yetty Yaklin Yoca
Yasmin Yantra Yeza Yali Yodie
Yassi Yela Yiela Yaline Yogie
Yata Yesscia Yilge Yalke Yole
Yaya Yildiz Yilla Yalli Yoli
Yelena Yin Yina Yalta Yolitha
Yeller Yoice Yinka Yamaica Yolle
Yellow Yorika Yinte Yambie Yudy
Yelva Yoy Yipsi Yammi Yolly
Yemina Yo-Yo Yira Yananka Yone
Yemine Yuka Yka Yandia Yonni
Yena Yule Ylanda Yane Yora
Yenga Yuna Yliana Yankessa Yosa
Yenka Yuriko Ylla Yankie Yoschka
Yenna Yusti Ylona Yanny Yossi
Yerina Yvy Ynda Yapa Ypse
Yeska Yaba Yness Yarelle Ypsi
Yessi Yabsie Ynta Yarka Ypsy
Yica Yade Yoana Yasa Yris
Yilma Yaeckie Yoche Yasara Yrka
Ylka Yagi Yodella Yaschi Ysa
Ymka Yaila Yofi Yasemin Ysel
Yna Yakari Yoi Yaskia Ysha
Yola Yakitah Yolana Yasmina Yssa
Yolanda Yalda Yoldi Yaspis Yuca
Yolande Yalette Yolei Yassy Yude
Yonka Yalie Yolie Yati Yudith
Yosie Yalka Yolla Yawneie Yuli
Yra Yally Yolli Yazz Yulle
Yska Yalte Yollina Yda Yunta
Ysona Yamaha Yoly Yecki Yupha
Yucca Yamara Yondra Yeda Yuppi
Yukari Yambi Yoni Yeika Yura
Yuma Yame Yonna Yudi Yurta
Yume Yamira Yoola Yelia Yuschka
Yummale Yanin Yordi Yella Yussa
Yusha Yanke Yorka Yellie Yutta
Yvette Yanta Yosi Yelphi Yuxi
Yvonne Yapsi Yossa Yemmi Yvett
Yacko Yari Yosy Yenca Yvon
Yan Yarwa Ypsa Yenja Ywette
Yassa Yasada Ypsel Yenkie Ywonn
Yam Yascha Yassie Yennie Yzet
Yabba Yaschra Yrisette Yenta Yorky
Yodel Yashi Yrla Yentie Yava
Yves Yasis Ysabellita Yenua Yukie
Yiannis Yaski Ysett Yerba Yesse
Yale Yasni Yssel Yerna Yespa

Unique Dog Names Starting With Y

Do you want to take it up a notch and choose more unique names?

Coming right up!

As dog owners, we would want to name our pups in a way that's special to them.

For that reason, you may opt for the most unique option there is.

Sometimes, people choose a name that would turn heads whenever you call out your dog.

If that's the case, you might want to check this list of cool yet unusual dog names starting with Y!

We even have dog names you can't pronounce!

Yanosch Yukon Ypress Yataka Ypress
Yajou Yumak Yahgan Ydette Youri-Kay
Ysaap Yaluta Yakasin Yenkilla Ypsilona
Ysop Yosemite Yassko Yfke Yndus
Ytor Ystra Ycaros Ymouche Yatakan
Yukinori Youffie Yencky Ywanka Yserex

Cute Flat-faced Chihuahua Breed

Considerations When Choosing Dog Names

Now that you have a handful of options for dog names starting with Y, you might want to finally pick one!

But before you do that, here are the do's and don'ts when considering your pup's dog name:

Do: Things to Keep In Mind

Keep the name short

I know. We might have thrown a few long and complicated dog names above. (we couldn't resist!)

But if you want your new dog to learn its name, it's best to stick with two-syllable dog names.

It's also a good thing for you as dog owners. Calling them wouldn't be such a mouthful.

End the name with a vowel

Dogs have better associations with words that end with vowels.

Dog names starting with Y and ending with vowels allow you to change the tone of your voice.

This also helps you when pairing with commands during training.

Based on your dog's appearance and personality

If you've run out of ideas on what to call your pooch, how about naming them based on their looks or personality?

You can call your Golden Retriever “Yellow” based on its looks.

Or you can call your small but rackety Pomeranian “Yappy” based on its personality.

However, you may not readily know the personality of your soon-to-be pup. So, give yourself some time before actually deciding on a name.

After all, it's going to be their identity for a lifetime, and there's no need to rush this.

Don't: Avoid These If You Can

Sounding like commands

Dogs are highly attuned to sound and may easily confuse their name with common commands.

Because of this, similar-sounding names could lead to misunderstandings and challenges during training sessions.

For example, “Yip” may sound like “sit.”

If you've already chosen a name that sounds like a command, consider using a nickname or modifying the pronunciation slightly.

Names or words with negative connotations

Certain names may carry negative associations or meanings, which can impact how others perceive your dog.

You also pick a dog's name that is appropriate to shout in public. If it's going to embarrass you or put disapproving looks on people's faces, then you shouldn't choose that name.

Swapping between names in the former months

Choosing your new pup's name can be very exciting. But it can also be challenging and confusing.

While certified animal behaviorist and dog trainer Karen London says it's fine to change your dog's name, it might not be good practice to start with.

Consistency in using that name is crucial for effective communication and bonding.

To avoid swapping names, discuss with family members first, then finalize. Tell everyone not to use nicknames or variations to prevent confusion.

And if you really change your mind, you can still switch your pup's name.

However, your dog will need extra effort, training, and patience to be familiar with its name.

Dog Names Starting With Y: Before You Go…

When it comes to dog names starting with Y, the possibilities are as vast as your imagination.

From classic choices to quirky selections, each name carries the potential to embody the unique essence of your canine companion.

With this list, we hope you'll be able to pick the perfect name for your pup—one that will not only reflect your doggo's character but also your dog-and-owner companionship.

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Chin has been working as a writer for more than a decade in various niches and now she's finally living the dream of writing something she's passionate about—dogs!