250 Indian Dog Names For Your New Puppy

Are you looking to name your dog after your Indian heritage? Or maybe just a passion and love for Indian culture, either way you can find great dog naming inspiration from our list of the most popular Indian dog names.

The country of India is filled with memorable culture, heritage, and contains a fascinating history. For this reason many pet parents around the world have begun naming their new puppy something related to Indian culture. This could be a city within India or a popular Indian saying or phrase. Dog names should be something that has a personal connection with your family and your passions.

The possibilities are nearly endless and we have done the research and surveying to come up with a list of the 250 most popular Indian dog names this year:

Most Popular Indian Dog Names

Below are the 75 most popular dog names inspired by Indian culture:

  • Bangle
  • Spice
  • Yogi
  • Hardik (sincere)
  • Chai
  • Typhoon
  • Holi (spring festival celebration)
  • Bandar (monkey)
  • Palm
  • Bala (young girl)
  • Sakari (lovely)
  • Sundar (beautiful)
  • Karma
  • Samosa
  • Cardamom
  • Sumit (best friend)
  • Smita (happy face)
  • Lamba (long)
  • Coconut
  • Jihan (cosmos)
  • Dakshi (“The Glorious”)
  • Batuk (boy)
  • Naan
  • Namaste
  • Cashmere
  • Paneer
  • Mani (jewel)
  • Amir (rich)
  • Mohan (attractive)
  • Arjun (white)
  • Kutta (dog)
  • Bolly (like Bollywood)
  • Turmeric
  • Bari (great)
  • Lalasa (love)
  • Lamba (long)
  • Rohit (red)
  • Yoga
  • Yasti (slim)
  • Pashmina
  • Marigold
  • Beta (son)
  • Adil (sincere)
  • Dosa (crispy flatbread)
  • Akash (the sky)
  • Pakora (delicious fritter)
  • Tiger
  • Raja (king)
  • Ladki (girl)
  • Sona (golden)
  • Baloo (bear from The Jungle Book)
  • Lalit (handsome)
  • Falgun (spring)
  • Champak (flower)
  • Chandra (shining moon)
  • Toddy (alcoholic beverage)
  • Clove
  • Kumar (prince)
  • Tara (star)
  • Toddy
  • Indra (rainbow)
  • Parth (warrior prince)
  • Amiya (delight)
  • Silk
  • Devi (goddess)
  • Sumit (best friend)
  • Jasmine
  • Delhi
  • Haddi (bone)
  • Masala
  • Asha (hope/desire)
  • Chutney
  • Saffron
  • Nirav (still/calm)
  • Vindaloo
  • Cinnamon

Boy Indian Dog Names

If you just recently got a male puppy or are planning on getting one in the near future and are looking for naming inspiration then this list is a great place to start. If you are looking for more name ideas then you can read our complete list of Boy Dog Names.

Below is a list of the most popular male Indian dog names:

  • Ajit – Name of the future Buddha
  • Prasoon – Flower
  • Hardik – Sincere
  • Nirav – Calm
  • Kumar – A Prince
  • Adil – Sincere
  • Gaman – Journey
  • Alok – Cry of Triumph
  • Arjun – White
  • Amir – Rich
  • Beta – Son
  • Dakshi – The Glorious
  • Rohit – Red
  • Lamba – Long
  • Haddi – Bone
  • Vidvan – Resourceful
  • Alagan – Good Looking
  • Yasti – Slim
  • Ashok – Without Sadness
  • Raja – King
  • Yogi – Master of Oneself
  • Mohan – Attractive
  • Rahul – Efficient
  • Bandar – Monkey
  • Safed – White
  • Batuk – Boy
  • Lalit – Handsome
  • Sumit – Best Friend
  • Kanak – Something Gold
  • Mani – Jewel
  • Kutta – Dog
  • Loha – Iron
  • Amrit – Immortality
  • Hafta – Week
  • Akash – The Sky
  • Tushar – Winter
  • Bari – Great
  • Ronak – Brilliant Radiance
  • Raj – Ruling
  • Parth – Warrior Prince
  • Falgun – Spring
  • Vishal – Gigantic
  • Swapnil – Like a Fantasy
  • Drisana – Child of the Sun
  • Tej – Excellence

Girl Indian Dog Names

Do you have a new female puppy and are looking for female Indian names as inspiration? Then this list will be the perfect place to look! If you are interested in seeing more name ideas for inspiration then we recommend you read our complete list of Girl Dog Names.

Below is the list of the most popular female Indian dog names:

  • Anya – Different
  • Asha – Hope
  • Deepali
  • Laksha – White Colored Rose
  • Indu
  • Saryu – Name of a River
  • Gargi
  • Sweta
  • Sundar – Beautiful
  • Hemani
  • Prama – Knowing the Facts
  • Devi – Goddess
  • Charita – Pleasant
  • Urmi
  • Omisha
  • Bimala
  • Banhi
  • Banita – Woman
  • Sagara – Ocean
  • Rasna – Joy
  • Barkha
  • Aditi
  • Kerani – Bells
  • Diya
  • Kaali – The Black Goddess
  • Kushi
  • Pavani
  • Dalaja
  • Zoya
  • Jasmin – Jasmin Flower
  • Chandra – Shining Moon
  • Ritu – Clock
  • Sakshi
  • Bala – Young Girl
  • Ameya – Vast
  • Tara – Star
  • Padma
  • Magna – Thinking
  • Harini
  • Amiya – Delight
  • Amisha – Truthful
  • Mesha – Born During Lunar Month Aries
  • Prapti – Catch Up
  • Jasmit
  • Komala – Pleasing to the Senses
  • Nadira
  • Neha – Cherished
  • Sona – Golden
  • Kanti
  • Indira
  • Sheetal
  • Pritika – Beloved One
  • Vineeta
  • Smita – Happy Face
  • Ladki – Girl
  • Indra – Rainbow
  • Riya – Singer
  • Eswari
  • Lalasa – Love
  • Tanvi
  • Champak – Flower
  • Roshni
  • Jihan – Cosmos
  • Akshara
  • Sakari – Lovely
  • Bodhi
  • Ekani
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Dr. Jacob Hawthorne, DVM

Dr. Jacob Hawthorne, DVM is a certified veterinarian who graduated from the University of California - Davis Veterinary School in 2012. He specializes in nutrition and veterinary medicine for companion animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and more. He has been featured in websites such as PetMD, Yahoo News, Hills Pet, Daily Paws, and more. Learn more about Dr. Jacob Hawthorne, DVM.