200 Cutest Pet Names for Dogs and Cats in India

Bringing home a dog or a cat is one of those small, enormous joys — and the first happy problem it brings is the name. The best pet names are short enough to call across a park, warm enough to suit a creature you already adore, and a little bit fun. Below are 200 of our favourites for Indian homes, sorted so you can jump straight to the vibe you want — royal, funny, classically Indian, or simply cute.

Male dog names

Bright, strong and easy to call out at the door.

• Bruno — brown, sturdy and friendly.
• Simba — lion; bold and golden.
• Rocky — strong as a rock.
• Leo — lion-hearted.
• Max — the greatest little companion.
• Buddy — your faithful friend.
• Tiger — fierce and playful.
• Zorro — the clever masked adventurer.
• Jack — spirited and loyal.
• Oscar — a champion of cuddles.
• Bolt — fast as lightning.
• Duke — a little noble.
• Rex — the king of the house.
• Chico — small and full of energy.
• Toby — cheerful and sweet.
• Casper — gentle and friendly.
• Diesel — powerful and bold.
• Scooby — goofy and lovable.
• Hunter — alert and adventurous.
• Apollo — bright and heroic.
• Ace — the best of the litter.
• Coco — sweet as cocoa.
• Bravo — brave and admired.
• Shadow — your faithful follower.
• Tyson — strong and spirited.

Female dog names

Soft, pretty and full of personality.

• Bella — beautiful.
• Luna — moon-bright and calm.
• Daisy — fresh as a flower.
• Coco — sweet and chic.
• Ruby — a precious red gem.
• Lucy — light and lively.
• Honey — sweet and golden.
• Zoey — full of life.
• Misty — soft and dreamy.
• Roxy — bold and bright.
• Nina — graceful and dear.
• Princess — pampered and adored.
• Cleo — a little queen.
• Maya — playful illusion.
• Pixie — tiny and magical.
• Cherry — sweet and rosy.
• Olive — calm and lovely.
• Lola — fun and flirty.
• Gigi — chic and charming.
• Angel — gentle and pure.
• Peaches — soft and sweet.
• Bonnie — pretty and good.
• Sasha — bright and bold.
• Mia — beloved.
• Bubbles — joyful and playful.

Male cat names

For the dignified, the mischievous and the eternally regal.

• Tom — the classic cat-about-town.
• Garfield — lazy, lovable and orange.
• Simba — golden little lion.
• Loki — clever and mischievous.
• Felix — lucky and happy.
• Oliver — gentle and sweet.
• Milo — playful and bold.
• Jasper — a precious little gem.
• Salem — mysterious and wise.
• Pumpkin — round and adorable.
• Smokey — soft and grey.
• Whiskers — the proud moustache.
• Tiger — striped and spirited.
• Shadow — silent and sleek.
• Ginger — warm and spicy.
• Boots — white-pawed charmer.
• Chai — warm and comforting.
• Mochi — soft and squishy.
• Pepper — full of spark.
• Bagheera — sleek black panther.
• Oreo — black and white sweetness.
• Leo — born to rule.
• Casper — pale and friendly.
• Nimbus — soft as a cloud.
• Rajah — a little king.

Female cat names

Elegant, graceful and impossibly cute.

• Cleo — a queen in fur.
• Luna — moonlit and mysterious.
• Bella — beautiful.
• Misty — soft and grey.
• Nala — beloved and bright.
• Mittens — soft little paws.
• Coco — sweet and chic.
• Daisy — fresh and pretty.
• Tara — a little star.
• Peaches — soft and sweet.
• Snowy — pure white.
• Pixie — tiny and magical.
• Jasmine — fragrant and lovely.
• Honey — golden and sweet.
• Ruby — a red jewel.
• Lily — delicate and pure.
• Mishti — sweet (Bengali for sweet).
• Olive — calm and lovely.
• Suki — beloved and dear.
• Marble — smooth and pretty.
• Gigi — chic and charming.
• Pearl — precious and pale.
• Bubbles — playful and bright.
• Chloe — blooming and sweet.
• Minnie — tiny and adorable.

Funny pet names

Because some pets are just born comedians.

• Sir Barksalot — a very vocal knight.
• Chowmein — noodly and delightful.
• Samosa — crispy and full of surprises.
• Gabbar — the lovable villain.
• Pakoda — a hot little snack.
• Jalebi — sweet and twisty.
• Biscuit — crunchy cuteness.
• Tuffy — small but mighty.
• Momo — soft and steamed.
• Pizza — universally loved.
• Bheem — small dog, big appetite.
• Golgappa — bursting with energy.
• Noodle — wiggly and wonderful.
• Waffles — warm and sweet.
• Chintu — the cheeky one.
• Dabangg — fearless and funny.
• Pickle — small and full of zest.
• Bantu — the family clown.
• Tikku — tiny troublemaker.
• Burger — a stack of cuteness.
• Fluffernutter — exactly as soft as it sounds.
• Idli — soft, round and sweet-natured.
• Bubblegum — pink and playful.
• Chhota — the little one.
• Tingu — pint-sized and proud.

Royal pet names

For the pet who clearly believes the house belongs to them.

• Maharaja — the great king.
• Rani — the queen.
• Raja — the king.
• Sultan — the regal ruler.
• Begum — a noble lady.
• Caesar — born to command.
• Duke — a dignified noble.
• Empress — supreme and serene.
• Sikandar — the conqueror.
• Noor — royal light.
• Zara — a princess in bloom.
• Aristotle — wise and stately.
• Cleopatra — the legendary queen.
• Tiara — a crown on four paws.
• Maximus — the greatest.
• Czar — imperial and proud.
• Padma — the lotus, regal and pure.
• Royal — exactly what it says.
• Crown — top of the household.
• Pasha — a high noble.
• Diana — graceful and beloved.
• Augustus — venerable and grand.
• Veer — brave and noble.
• Samrat — the emperor.
• Heera — a precious diamond.

Indian pet names

Affectionate, easy to call, and full of local warmth.

• Sheru — little lion.
• Moti — a pearl.
• Laddoo — round and sweet.
• Rani — queen.
• Bittu — the family darling.
• Goldie — golden one.
• Chintu — the cute little one.
• Pintu — a beloved companion.
• Mishti — sweet.
• Sona — gold; precious.
• Heera — diamond.
• Kalu — the dark, handsome one.
• Tara — star.
• Raja — king.
• Munni — little darling.
• Gudiya — doll.
• Chotu — the small one.
• Jhumri — playful and lively.
• Badal — cloud; soft and grey.
• Pari — fairy.
• Bunty — a cheerful pal.
• Simran — sweet and gentle.
• Toofan — the little storm.
• Rinku — bright and beloved.
• Dolly — pretty as a doll.

How to pick the one

Two small rules go a long way. First, keep it short — two syllables, a bright ending — so it carries across a park and lands in training. Second, say it the way you would when you are happiest to see them, because that is the tone they will learn it in. A pet’s name is the word they will hear more than any other in their life. Choose one that sounds like affection, and you can never really go wrong.