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Staci is a writer living in Atlanta, Georgia. When not writing, she spends most of her time trying to keep up with her four rescue cats and Australian shepherd puppy.
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Dog Names That Start With U

Staci
Aug 27 ·

Whether you’re changing a shelter dog’s name or choosing a name for your purebred dog, you’re going to want to choose quickly. It’s essential that you pick a name quickly, as it’ll be used for training from the start — for recall, to get their attention, and for many more things. This can make it feel like the pressure’s on, since you want to make sure you’re happy with the name! Today we are focusing on dog names that start with U.

That doesn’t mean you can’t take your time — only that you need to be aware of the importance, and perhaps get a headstart before bringing the dog home.

There are a lot of options out there, which can make the task even more daunting. You can look at names based on the color of your dog, or even different languages if you want to find names you might never have thought of. You might also want to look at names you like for people and pick a letter you like.

For example, you might find yourself drawn to dog names that start with U! We have the best of them here.

Dog Names That Start With U – Male

Dog Names That Start With U

These are the best dog names that start with U and would be great for boy dogs.

  • Uriel
  • Uno
  • Ugor
  • Uzzo
  • Uriah
  • Uber
  • Uban
  • Ultra
  • Unox
  • Ulysses
  • Underfoot
  • Underdog
  • Utah
  • Uri
  • UFO
  • Ulrich
  • Unami
  • Uncle
  • Uranus
  • Uranius
  • Uthar
  • Urkel
  • Unwyn
  • Uri
  • Ulan

Female Names

Dog Names That Start With U

For a more feminine U name that would suit a female dog, try one of these.

  • Ursula
  • Uma
  • Ulla
  • Ursa
  • Utopia
  • Udessa
  • Una
  • Unity
  • Urania
  • Ulrika
  • Udet
  • Uschi
  • Ultima
  • Udetta
  • Uffa
  • Uka
  • Ulciska
  • Ulema
  • Ulexa
  • Ujaxa
  • Ulana
  • Ulixis
  • Ullie
  • Ulta
  • Umayca

Of course, if one of the supposedly male names appeals to you for your pretty girl dog or vice versa, don’t be afraid to swap some of these around and change up the expected norms. You can pick them for whichever gender of dog! You can also alter the spellings to put a unique twist on your dog’s name, if you feel that you want something no one else has.

Whatever feels right for you is what matters most, so while you can consider the opinions of others, remember the decision is yours!

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Staci
Staci is a writer living in Atlanta, Georgia. When not writing, she spends most of her time trying to keep up with her four rescue cats and Australian shepherd puppy.
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