Often called “the designer dog,” a Golden doodle is unarguably a cute and likable breed. A Groodle, as it is known in Australia, is a crossbreed between a Poodle and a Golden Retriever, thus the name.
Speaking of names, there is a myriad of Golden doodle names that reflect their innate intelligence and friendliness towards children.
“Tiny” Golden doodle names
Most commonly, Golden doodles come in three sizes, depending on the size of their parents. The smallest subbreed is bred from toy-sized Poodles.
Despite (or precisely because of their size), they are among the most popular Golden doodles. Some names that owners opt for their tiny mutts are:
- Rotini
- Poppy (for a pup that enjoys to caper around the yard)
- Nugget
- Dandelion
- Dandy
- Buttercup
- Curlicue (as a reference to their curly coat that makes them so adorable)
- Tinkerbell
- Tater Tot (when their fur is golden)
- Minnie
- Joy
- Winnie
- Fritz
- Skip
- Scruffy
The names prospective owners really go “nuts” for are:
- Poppy
- Chip
- Pistachio
- Cashew
Golden doodle names for boys…
Male Golden doodles are way calmer and more laid-back than girls, which is evident from the following name suggestions:
- Sunny
- Teddy
- Happy
- Lucky
- Moe
- Shaggy
- Larry
Other names that suit males of this breed include:
- Curly (just stating the obvious)
- Zeus
- Bear
- Gus
- Simpson
- Hickory
- Chester
- Taffy
- Griff
- Hector
- Bennett
- Dasher
- Einstein (for an exceptionally intelligent pup)
- Greg
- Oakley
- Hansel
Finally, we have kingly names to offer you:
- Royal
- Harry
- George
- William
- Duke
For fashion connoisseurs:
- Versace
- Armani, and
- Gucci
are trendy names.
Male Golden doodles are way calmer and more laid-back than girls.
…And Golden doodle names for girls
Even though it is more “nervous” than a typical male, a female Golden doodle is truly a Duchess. The list of names goes on:
- Honey
- Theia
- Goldie
- Hermione (Granger would be a good name for a large male)
- Maple
- Sadie
- Daffodil
- Marigold
- Rapunzel
- Aurelia is Latin for “golden” and
- Aurora is “dawn” (Dawn is another naming idea).
- Hyacinth and Chrysanthemum are herbal names, while
- Shirley Temple is intended for cocktail lovers.
The full list of lady names is endless:
- Dorothy
- Sandy
- Thandie
- Shakira
- Gretel
- Mocha
- Carrie (a “horrifically” good name)
Heart-melting Golden doodle names
Let’s face it; ordinary folks get a Golden doodle because their locks are adorably cute. There is no shame in transferring this cuteness into the canine’s name.
Just imagine how dandy it is to say: “Come here Scotcheroo!” Other endearing names include:
- Blondie
- Biscuit
- Cinnamon
- Butterscotch
- Cardamom
- Macaroni
- Waffles
- Snickerdoodle
- Cupcake
- Cookie
- Nala
- Simba
- Daisy
- Bambi
- Goldilocks & Caramel are names that refer to the color of the Golden doodle’s fur coat as well.
Wacky Golden doodle names
Speaking of Golden doodle’s cuteness, they are also a funny breed, both in appearance and behavior. If Goldie was a birthday gift for your child, then consider names like:
- Medusa
- Napoleon (this name suits girls, too)
- Miss Frizzle
- Chewbacca (your kid can call it Chewy)
- Air Bud(dy) is a great name for a playful mutt, while
- Sasquatch befits a clumsy canine.
You can conjure any name you like but use these for reference:
- Bob Ross
- Waldo
- Alpaca
- Whiskey (Bravo, Charlie)
- Michelle Pfeiffer
- Woodstock
Ordinarily folks get a Golden doodle because their locks are adorably cute.
Names for a black Golden doodle
Although they are quite rare, black Golden doodles are a sight to behold. Such a curly black beauty can be called:
- Diesel
- Raven
- Batman (again, a name a child would like)
- Molasses also sounds cool, as well as
- Shadow
- Zorro
- Butler
- Smokey
- Moose
- Buck
- Knight
For literature buffs, the names:
- Poe, and
- Grim(m) stand out.
Names for a red Golden doodle
A red coat looks gorgeous on a Golden doodle and they are not nearly as rare as black Golden doodles. However, the name suggestions are just as humorous, as:
- Pippi
- Daphne
- Ariel, and
- Fiona
will bring you back to your childhood.
- Lucy
- Annie, and
- Molly
are suitable names for red girls, while Archie and Ringwald are boys’ names. Then there are names related to shades of red:
- Blaze
- Scarlett, and
- Ruby
but also food-related names, such as:
- Spaghetti
- Marinara
- Tabasco
- Sriracha
Names for an apricot-colored Golden doodle
Apricot is by far the most common color of Golden doodles’ fur coat.
In fact, there is no need to buy a pup from a breeder, as apricot-colored Golden doodles are often found at animal shelters.
When naming these animals, try to be more original than Apricot or Peach (Peaches).
- Ginger is a popular name, and so is
- Mango (for a tiny mutt).
- Then there is Rose for a girl, and
- Melon for a boy.
- Carrot
- Hazel
- Fawn
- Blossom
- Tomato, and
- Pumpkin
are also colorful names.
The duo Nectarine & Tangerine is great if you have two dogs of the same color and breed.
When naming these animals, try to be more original than Apricot or Peach (Peaches).
Golden doodle names borrowed from Instagram
Pet influencers have been gaining in popularity during recent years. Many of them are dogs and because of their likable exterior (yes, the curls again), Golden doodles rank high among their fellow four-legged influencers.
The hashtag #goldendoodle has some 9.5 million hits, meaning it’s a gold mine for potential names (#goldendoodlesofinstagram also yields more than five million results).
Some of the stardom names we came across while browsing are:
- Leo
- Willow
- Bentley
- Wrigley
- Theo
- Norman
- Luna
- Brodie
- Nelson
- Peyton
- Samson
- Murphy
- Sandwich
Also, “Doodle & …” accounts where owners share how Golden doodles cohabit with other dog breeds are popular nowadays. There, we found such names as:
- Jax
- Ellis
- Nova
- Daisy
- Harlow
- Dexter
- Sawyer
- Cocoa
- Bean
- Kaz
- Toby
- Atlas
- Blu
- Jam
- Dixie
- Pablo
- Maggie
- Daryl
- Richard
Although Golden doodles didn’t exist until the early 1990s, the breed is quite popular today. The fluffy fur coat and those watery eyes hidden behind curly locks make brainstorming Golden doodle names fairly easy.
We took into account the fur color, the cuteness level, and famous Golden doodles as parameters.
