100 Valentine’s Day Dog Names Inspired by Love
Updated
Jun. 18, 2025
Photo by Chewy Studios
Nothing is more fun than choosing a name for your new dog, but it can also be difficult coming up with a unique name that fits your pet’s one-of-a-kind personality. If you are planning on adding a new dog to your family this Valentine’s Day, you’ll need a name that you love as much as your new best friend!
Key Takeaways
- Valentine’s Day dog names can be inspired by romance, sweet treats, cultural meanings of love, or affectionate terms.
- Classic love-themed names include Beau, Honey, Angel, Sugar, and Romeo.
- Names that directly mean “love” draw from many languages, such as Adora (Latin), Ahava (Hebrew), and Querida (Spanish).
- Romantic and affectionate choices include Esme (“beloved”), Lennon (“sweetheart”), and Suki (“loved one”).
- Playful yet loving picks like Cupid, Cuddles, and Lovebug add extra charm for pups with big hearts.
Popular Dog Names for Valentine’s Day
These are Chewy customers’ top picks for love-themed dog names in 2025.
- Beau
- Honey
- Angel
- Sugar
- Romeo
- Rose
- Diamond
- Hershey
- Precious
- Red
Explore more Cupid-approved dog names below.
Dog Names That Mean Love
A name that lets everyone know your new best friend is the love of your life is always a good choice. Why not choose a name that means love?
| Adora | (Latin) — Adoration |
| Agape | (Greek) — Love |
| Ahava | (Hebrew) — Love |
| Aiko | (Japanese) — Little loved one |
| Amata | (Latin) — Beloved |
| Amie | (French) — Friend |
| Amour | (French) — Love |
| Anabelle | (Latin) — Easy to love |
| Asta | (Norse) — Love |
| Caradoc | (Welsh) — Beloved |
| David | (Hebrew) — Beloved |
| Esme | (French) — Beloved |
| Femi | (Nigerian) — Love me |
| Lalasa | (Hindi) — Love |
| Lennon | (Irish) — Sweetheart |
| Mabel | (Latin) — Lovable |
| Minnie | (German) — Desire |
| Myrna | (Irish) — Beloved |
| Priya | (Sanskrit) — Beloved |
| Querida | (Spanish) — Beloved |
| Suki | (Japanese) — Loved one |
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Valentine’s Day Dog Names for Pairs
If you’re adding two new pups to your family, you’re in luck! With characters ranging from fictional and mythological couples to pop-culture powerhouses to real-life outlaws, these Valentine’s Day dog names for pairs are easy to fall in love with.
| Allie and Noah | Fans of “The Notebook,” this one is for you! |
| Anna and Kristoff | Some couples are worth melting for, including this “Frozen” duo. |
| Aragorn and Arwen | “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy features this human-elf couple. |
| Baby and Johnny | Nobody puts this “Dirty Dancing” couple in a corner! |
| Bonnie and Clyde | The infamous outlaws went on a two-year crime spree in the 1930s. |
| Edward and Bella | The “Twilight” saga centers around this vampire couple. |
| Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers | The legendary song-and-dance partners starred in a number of classic films together. |
| Han Solo and Princess Leia | As “Star Wars” fans know, this iconic cinema couple was out of this world. |
| Harry and Sally | “When Harry Met Sally” is a must-watch Valentine’s Day movie. |
| Hugs and Kisses | Does it get any cuter than this?! |
| Jay-Z and Beyoncé | The music power-couple are famously “Crazy in Love.” |
| Lancelot and Guinevere | A courtly couple of King Arthur legends. |
| Lois and Clark | A super couple name, courtesy of the “Superman” universe. |
| Martin and Gina | This comedic couple earned plenty of laughs on the ’90s sitcom “Martin.” |
| Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth | In Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” the prickly Mr. Darcy catches Elizabeth’s discerning eye. |
| Mr. Knightley and Emma | Another Jane Austen power couple, courtesy of “Emma.” |
| Paris and Helen | A mythological duo from “The Iliad.” |
| Patrick and David | “Schitt’s Creek” concludes with this fan-fave couple’s wedding ceremony. |
| Queen Victoria and Prince Albert | A royal love story courtesy of the United Kingdom. |
| Rhett and Scarlett | “Gone with the Wind” fans will swoon over this classic couple. |
| Rick and Ilsa | This “Casablanca” couple still lights up the screen more than 80 years later. |
| Riker and Troi | An intergalactic love story courtesy of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” |
| Romeo and Juliet | Wherefore art thou, perfect fish couple name? Right here! |
| Rose and Jack | We’ll never let go of this “Titanic” couple. |
| Ross and Rachel | As “Friends” fans know, they’re each other’s lobsters. |
| Taylor and Travis | There’s no shaking this couple off; Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are just plain adorable. |
| Tramp and Lady | The “Lady and the Tramp” characters are dogs, but we think this Disney couple name works for any pets! |
| Sandy and Danny | Although they had a summer romance, the “Grease” couple is a year-round fave. |
| Tristan and Isolde | Of Arthurian legend, this medieval couple falls in love after drinking a potion. |
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Female Dog Names for Valentine’s Day
Time for some girl talk! These female Valentine’s Day pet names are perfect for the new lucky lady in your life.
| Aphrodite | In honor of the Greek goddess of love. |
| Bijou | French for “jewel,” Bijou has a certain holiday sparkle to it. |
| Boo | This affectionate term of endearment will also be fun during Halloween! |
| Branwen | The Welsh goddess associated with love and beauty. |
| Candy | A sweet pick for a sweet pet! |
| Chérie | A French term of endearment meaning “darling.” |
| Cordelia | Of Celtic origin, meaning “heart.” |
| Dove | This ethereal English name can symbolize love or peace. |
| Dulce | Of Latin origin, meaning “sweet.” |
| February | Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14. |
| Fleur | French for “flower,” this pretty girl’s name is a fresh pick. |
| Freyja | The Norse goddess of love. |
| Honey | Bee mine? This name is sweet as sugar! |
| Love | Why overthink it? You’ll always love your pup named Love! |
| Paris | Also known as the “City of Love.” |
| Poppy | Whether referencing the red flower or the pink, hug-obsessed troll, Poppy has heart. |
| Posy | This word for a small arrangement of flowers is perfect for petite pups. |
| Roja | The Spanish word for “red.” |
| Rose | The signature flower of Valentine’s Day also makes for a pretty name. |
| Ruby | The red gem has plenty of V-day energy. |
| Scarlett | A deep shade of red, Scarlett is also a vintage girl’s name with timeless charm. |
| Selene | The Greek goddess of the moon is associated with eternal love. |
| Sorrel | Of Old French origin, referring to redheads. |
| Strawberry | Chocolate-covered strawberries are a Valentine’s Day classic treat. |
| Sugar | Because just like sugar, your pet is the sweetest around. |
| Val | Traditionally short for Valerie, Val could also nod to Valentine. |
| Venus | The Roman goddess of love and beauty. |
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Male Dog Names for Valentine’s Day
We didn’t forget you, fellas! These male dog names for Valentine’s Day are Cupid-approved.
| Apollo | The Greek god has plenty of history (and multiple love affairs). |
| Archer | A subtle nod to Cupid’s bow. |
| Arrow | You can’t have an archer without an arrow! |
| Beau | This charming French name means “handsome.” |
| Beso | The Spanish word for kiss is pure puppy-love perfection. |
| Blaze | Meaning “fire” or “flame,” this name of Latin origin is a fun way to reference red. |
| Casanova | For the smooth pup who has plenty of admirers at the dog park. |
| Chocolate | If your pup is brown, the sweet treat is the perfect namesake. |
| Conor | Of Irish origin, meaning “lover of hounds.” |
| Cuddles | Hey Cuddles, come over here for your cuddles! (Still searching for your snuggle buddy? Learn more about the seven cuddliest dog breeds!) |
| Cupid | The Valentine’s Day mascot is also the ancient Roman god of love. |
| Eros | In honor of the Greek god of love. |
| Hartley | Derived from an Old English name meaning “stag,” it definitely has heart. |
| Helios | Legend has it that if you appeal to the Greek sun god, he might work some love magic. |
| Kaipo | A Hawaiian name meaning “sweetheart” or “darling.” |
| Lovebug | Whether you call him Love or Bug for short, you can’t lose! |
| Radley | An English name meaning “red meadow.” |
| Redd | This English name is a fun way to wink to the color of the season! |
| Rolo | The chocolate-caramel candy just so happens to make for a sweet pup name. |
| Smooches | Prepare for plenty of puppy kisses if you name your four-legged friend Smooches. |
| Sweetpea | This term of endearment is so adorable, why not make it your pup’s official name? |
| Teddy | A fitting name for fluffy puppies. |
| Thaddeus | Of Aramaic origin, meaning “heart.” |
| Valentino | Inspired by St. Valentine, the patron saint of love and happy marriages. |
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