Madison Guthrie rounds up some of the cutest, coolest, and kitsch-est video game dog names for your gaming inspired pup.
Are video games your thing? And are dogs your thing too? Then why not give your new puppy one of these perfect video game dog names?
If you’ve just brought home a brand-new pup and are dying to name your new pal after your favorite pastime, this article is for you!
To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of over 150 gamer-approved names perfect for your paw-some gaming pooch below.
So, are you ready to have the coolest dog with the best game-inspired name in your circle? Perfect! Let’s see if we can help you find it!
Naming Your Video Game Dog, Puppy or Rescue Dog
As video games are increasing in popularity, video game dog names have become super trendy.
So, whether you have a new puppy coming into your life or you’re adopting a rescue, you’ll want your dog to be a reflection of who you are and what you love!
You’ll find loads of awesome names to choose from in many of our other articles.
However, there is only one place to go when you’re on the hunt for the perfect video game name for your one-of-a-kind canine!
And this is it! So, are you ready to get started? Then, keep reading!
Best Video Game Dog Names
Need a list of the best, most obvious video game dog names that won’t need explaining?
Maybe you want to give your pup a moniker that won’t lead to confused looks from all those newbs in your life.
No worries, we’ve got a list of video game dog names even the novice gamer will recognize at the dog park.
With names for both males and females, you can easily pick your favorite popular video game dog name below!
- Sonic
- Zelda
- Mario
- Atari
- Luigi
- Xbox
- Nintendo
- Cortana
- PacMan
- Luna
- Tetris
- Kairi
- Yoshi
- Dreamcast
- Halo
- Peach
- Sega
- Genie
- Crash
- Arcade
Female Video Game Dog Names
We love this list of sassy video game names perfect for that feisty furry female in your life. However, keep in mind that there are no rules here.
If you find that one of these names below suits your male pooch, by all means, name away!
- Sonya
- Blade
- Lara
- Croft
- Vivi
- Senyatta
- LAN
- D.Va
- Pharah
- Quest
- Kitana
- Shanoa
- Pong
- Arya
- ZugZug
- Joana
- Kitana
- Ruby
- Eve
- Zoe
- Fable
- Fenix
If you didn’t find the perfect female name you were looking for above, check out our exclusive list of even more female-friendly dog names here!
But what if you have a male dog on your hands who needs a video game name? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Read on for the best male video game dog names we could find!
Male Video Game Dog Names
Perhaps your pup is a true man’s dog. Maybe he’s all muscle and fang. Or maybe he’s tiny but has a big, manly personality.
Or he may even be a she and you’re a free spirit who isn’t controlled by gender conformity!
Either way, we’ve got your list of traditionally male video game dog names right here!
- Diddy Kong
- Cloud
- Spyro
- Snake
- Miles “Tails” Prower
- Wario
- Tracer
- Wedge
- Prince
- Zone
- Ryu
- Lucca
- Kirby
- Nanaki
- Leon
- Kennedy
- Raynor
- Samus
- Squall
- Chief
- Ganon
And if you need an even larger list of male dog names for that masculine (or feminine) pooch of yours, visit us here.
Cool Video Game Dog Names
If your pup is as cool as an ice rink then they need a name to match. But what are the coolest video game names around for a dog as awesome as yours?
Why don’t you take a look at these twenty names for your totally rad gamer dog?
- Tifa
- Yuna
- Zenyatta
- Raiden
- Lightning
- Tidus
- Reboot
- Link
- Twitch
- Retro
- Rumble
- Ridley
- Cortana
- Dixie
- Biggs
- Ash
- Alyx
- Dante
- King
- Koopa
If you like the above list but want to see even more cool dog names, then you have to check out our complete article of cool canine names here!
Cute Video Game Dog Names
Enough with the cool. Let’s talk about the cute!
If your dog is as precious as they come, you just know you’re going to need a name that reflects their darling personality.
At the same, if you want a name that highlights your passion for gaming, this next list is for you.
Read on for a list of twenty adorable dog names inspired by our favorite video games!
- Squirtle
- Princess
- Peaches
- Lulu
- Daphne
- Pikachu
- Moogle
- Nook
- BOY
- Mog
- Angel
- Ilo
- Milo
- Toadstool
- Ghost
- Toadette
- Donkey
- Yuna
- Ellie
- Chloe
Not satisfied with our list of cute video game names for dogs?
That’s okay. If you’re thirsty for more cute dog names then just click here!
Funny Video Game Dog Names
For the gamers who are also comedians, we suggest you take a gander at our list of twenty funny and ironic video game names for dogs.
Whether it’s gaming lingo that gets you giggling or ridiculous character names that are perfect for your new pup, these names will be sure to put a smile on your face.
- Newbie
- Pixel
- Parasite Eve
- Banjo-Kazooie
- Sandbox
- SIM
- Aimbot
- Haxzor
- Nerf
- Wonder Dog
- Nintendog
- Black Panther
- Fable
- Spiderman
- Wolverine
- Hedgehog
- Portal
- Wii-Wii
- Level Up
- Pause
Unique Video Game Dog Names
Are you fed up of trends?
Just because you’re into popular video games doesn’t mean you have to name your dog something uber predictable.
Here are loads of unique video game dog names for your one-of-a-kind dog.
- Player 2
- Okami
- MUD
- Adventure
- One-Up
- Keyboard
- Action
- Battle Pass
- Bonus
- Chiptune
- Avatar
- Game On
- Console
- Clone
- Gamer
- Hacker
- Hitbox
- Nuke
- Level
- Healer
And for a massive list of even more unique names you probably won’t hear at the dog park click here!
Tough Video Game Dog Names
Whether you have a Great Dane or a Chihuahua on your hands, your dog is a tough guy, right?
He’s resilient and totally badass and in need of a name that lets everybody know off the top he means business!
If this sounds like your dog, then this list of twenty tough-dog video game names is for you!
- Vadar
- Wario
- Bowser
- Rush
- Game Over
- D-Dog
- Diablo
- Doom
- Alpha
- Thore
- Glitch
- Byte
- Immortal
- Jax
- Kratos
- Villian
- Dormin
- Shao Kahn
- Missle
- Gravity
Of course, it doesn’t stop there. We’ve got a huge list of even more tough dog names you’ve got to see! Visit us here to check it out!
Fun Facts About Video Game Dog Names
Did you know that the first video game ever invented was created by physicist William Higinbotham in 1958?
That’s right! So, all you gamers out there have Mr. Higinbotham to thank for your favorite past time.
And video games are no longer a human-only sport.
Some experts have come together to invent apps and devices that work like dog-friendly video games to keep your pooch busy while you’re away!
Why not share your favorite hobby with your furry best friend?
Have You Found the Perfect Video Game Dog Name for Your Pup?
We would love to hear which of the above names tickled your fancy!
Tell us in the comments below!
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