Dog Names Starting with Y - Pet Name Dictionary

Dog names that start with Y? Yes, they’re rare, but that’s what makes them so special. Whether you’re drawn to names with a bit of spunk, or those that carry a gentle, mellow vibe, you’ll find options here that break away from the usual choices.

Male Dog Names

Yancy

A playful, fun-loving dog’s name. Breeds: Boston Terrier, Pomeranian, Maltipoo

York

An assertive name for courageous dogs. Breeds: Doberman, German Shepherd, Boxer

Yates

A traditional name for loyal dogs. Breeds: Labrador Retriever, Boxer, Rottweiler

Yellow

Idle name for yellow-coated dogs. Breeds: Golden Retriever, Yellow Lab, Chow Chow

Yoda

Perfect for Star Wars fans. Breeds: Pug, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier

Yonkers

An inventive name for adventurous dogs. Breeds: Border Collie, Dalmatian, Boxer

Yogi

Great for relaxed, calm dogs. Breeds: Bulldog, Basset Hound, St. Bernard

Yukon

Noticeable for large, protective dogs. Breeds: Alaskan Malamute, St. Bernard, Newfoundland

Yarrow

An herbal name for nature-seekers. Breeds: Beagle, Springer Spaniel, Dachshund

Yago

A unique name for charismatic dogs. Breeds: Boxer, Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever

Yankee

Ideal for dogs in American households. Breeds: American Bulldog, Boston Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier

Yoshi

Cute name for small and friendly dogs. Breeds: Shih Tzu, Corgi, Pug

Yapper

For the talkative and expressive one. Breeds: Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Bichon Frise

Yummy

Perfect for dogs who love their treats. Breeds: Labradoodle, French Bulldog, Beagle

Yule

Suitable for dogs born around Christmas. Breeds: St. Bernard, Newfoundland, Samoyed

Yelp

Suitable for dogs with a high-pitched bark. Breeds: Dachshund, Chihuahua, Basset Hound

Yeats

Ideal for dogs in literary households. Breeds: Border Collie, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever

Yardley

Suitable for country dogs. Breeds: Bloodhound, Coonhound, Field Spaniel

Yakov

An international name for world-traveler dogs. Breeds: Husky, Belgian Malinois, Boxer

Yanis

An exotic sounding name for special dogs. Breeds: Saluki, Afghan Hound, Shiba Inu

Youngblood

Suitable for dogs with energetic behavior. Breeds: Jack Russell Terrier, Boxer, Labrador Retriever

Yuma

Great for dogs who love the warm weather. Breeds: Chihuahua, Dalmatian, Boxer

Yambo

Perfect for lively and active dogs. Breeds: Vizsla, Border Collie, Poodle

Yale

Perfect for intelligent, pet-therapy dogs. Breeds: Golden Retriever, Poodle, Border Collie.

Yuri

Great name for dogs originally from Russia. Breeds: Siberian Husky, Borzoi, Samoyed

Ylang

Good for dogs who have a calming presence. Breeds: Newfoundland, Basset Hound, Shih Tzu

Yeti

Perfect for big and fluffy dogs. Breeds: St. Bernard, Great Pyrenees, Old English Sheepdog

Yahoo

A fun-loving name for energetic dogs. Breeds: Boxer, Siberian Husky, Border Collie

Yoyo

Playful and bubbly. Breeds: Shih Tzu, Pomeranian, Poodle

Yancey

Classic, poised. Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog, Beagle, Dachshund

Yank

Spirited, active. Breeds: Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Malinois

Yonder

For a calmer disposition. Breeds: Bernese Mountain Dog, Bloodhound, Clumber Spaniel

Yannis

Mediterranean-inspired. Breeds: Bichon Frise, Poodle, Maltese

Yazoo

Southern charm. Breeds: Coonhound, Boxer, Pitbull

Yaniel

Elegant and distinguished. Breeds: Afghan Hound, Saluki, Borzoi

Yoji

Japanese influence. Breeds: Akita, Shiba Inu, Japanese Spitz

Yosemite

Nature-inspired. Breeds: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd

Yen

Economic, short. Breeds: Shiba Inu, Akita, Tosa

Yaffle

Unique, rare. Breeds: Dalmatian, Beagle, Bulldog

Yammer

Lively, vivacious. Breeds: Fox Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, Australian Terrier

Female Dog Names

Yara

Elegant and meaningful. Breeds: Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter.

Yasmine

Exotic, floral name. Breeds: Shih Tzu, Maltese, French Bulldog.

Yolanda

Feminine and classical name. Breeds: Poodle, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Basset Hound.

Yuki

Perfect for small, white dogs. Breeds: West Highland White Terrier, Bichon Frise, Pomeranian.

Yoko

Short and sweet. Breeds: Shiba Inu, Akita, Chow Chow.

Ysabel

Unconventional spelling. Breeds: Boxer, Rottweiler, Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Yola

Good for vocal dogs. Breeds: Beagle, Bloodhound, Coonhound.

Yafa

Pronounced “ya-FAH”. Breeds: Afghan Hound, Saluki, Borzoi.

Yuna

Inspired by Japanese folklore. Breeds: Japanese Spitz, Japanese Chin, Shiba Inu.

Yoshe

Unusual and adorable. Breeds: Pomeranian, Keeshond, Maltese.

Yani

Friendly, welcoming name. Breeds: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Newfoundland.

Yogini

Ideal for flexible dogs. Breeds: Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Catahoula.

Yaz

Cool and sporty. Breeds: German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Bull Terrier.

Yossie

Perfect for joyful dogs. Breeds: Corgi, Shih Tzu, Beagle.

Yantie

Pleasing to the ear. Breeds: Akita, Boxer, Rottweiler.

Yukta

Stands for ‘attentiveness’. Breeds: Border Collie, Poodle, Shetland Sheepdog.

Yelena

Russian origin, means bright. Breeds: Siberian Husky, Borzoi, Samoyed.

Yazmin

Sophisticated and elegant. Breeds: Afghan Hound, Saluki, Whippet.

Yahni

Suitable for a peaceful dog. Breeds: Shih Tzu, Dalmatian, Old English Sheepdog.

Yvette

French origin, very fashionable. Breeds: French Bulldog, Papillon, Bichon Frise.

Yentl

Jewish origin, means gentle. Breeds: Lhasa Apso, Portuguese Water Dog, Malamute.

Yadah

For lively, excitable dogs. Breeds: Jack Russell Terrier, Border Collie, Dalmatian.

Yetta

Yiddish name, means beautiful. Breeds: Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Bichon Frise.

Yolette

French origin, uncommon. Breeds: Bichon Frise, Poodle, Papillon.

Yonah

Hebrew origin, means dove. Breeds: Saluki, Greyhound, Whippet.

Ywel

Welsh origin, means jewel. Breeds: Welsh Corgi, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Collie.

Yippie

Fun, playful name. Breeds: Beagle, Bull Terrier, Boxer.

Yoli

Spanish name, great for joyous dogs. Breeds: Chihuahua, Bichon Frise, Miniature Schnauzer

Yvie

Short for Yvette, equally elegant. Breeds: Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Brussels Griffon

Yasha

Hebrew origin, fitting for a delightful dog. Breeds: Weimaraner, Dalmatian, Bull Terrier

Yaya

A playful Chinese name. Breeds: Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese

Yanna

Short for Yohanna, Hebrew origin. Breeds: Boxer, Bulldog, Shih Tzu

Yula

Yiddish origin, means ‘youthful’. Breeds: Pomeranian, Chihuahua, Dachshund

Yael

Hebrew origin, fitting for a mountain goat-like dog. Breeds: Great Pyrenees, Mountain Dog, Saint Bernard

Yamila

Arabian origin, means ‘beautiful’. Breeds: Saluki, Afghan Hound, Canaan Dog

Yana

Native American origin, means ‘Bear’. Breeds: Alaskan Malamute, American Eskimo, Chow Chow

Yvonne

French origin, means ‘Yew’. Breeds: French Bulldog, Papillon, Poodle

Yuli

Chinese origin, means ‘Jade’. Breeds: Shar Pei, Shitzu, Pekingese

Yenta

A fine Jewish name. Breeds: Pekingese, Poodle, Shih-Tzu