265 Corgi Names With Meanings and Popularity

Corgi names have to suit a dog with the legs of a footstool and the ego of a duke. This list of 265 covers both sides of that, from royal picks like Lilibet and Queenie to snacks like Crumpet and Waffles.

Size shapes the choice more than people expect. Pembrokes stand 10 to 12 inches tall and weigh about 30 pounds ⁽¹⁾, so a thunderous name lands as a joke while a short, quick one lands as a description. The breed also climbed to No. 11 among AKC-recognized breeds in 2023, up from No. 25 in 2004, so your puppy will meet plenty of others at the park.

The names are grouped by male, female, and unisex. Where U.S. baby-name records cover a name, we give its current rank ⁽²⁾ so you can tell an evergreen choice from a genuinely rare one.

93 Dashing Male Corgi Names

These 93 picks suit a boy dog who is convinced he is much taller than he is, from herding-breed classics to outright jokes.

1. Ace: A crisp, one-syllable pick for a pup who is an expert at tail wagging, and No. 164 in U.S. baby-name data for 2025.
2. Alfie: A cuddly short form of Alfred meaning wise counselor. It suits a Corgi who supervises every room.
3. Archie: Drawn from Archibald and meaning bold, it ranked No. 301 in the U.S. in 2025 after peaking at No. 134 in 1913.
4. Aspen: Named for the Colorado town and the quaking tree, good for a dog who comes alive on cold mornings.
5. Atticus: A literary nod to the lawyer in To Kill a Mockingbird. The character was steady and principled, and the name carries that same calm.
6. Bailey: An English surname meaning bailiff, fitting for a dog who patrols the yard on a schedule.
7. Bandit: Made for the mischievous pup who steals your socks. It works just as well on the one who steals your heart.
8. Baxter: From an Old English word for baker, warm and a little old-fashioned.
9. Beau: Short for Beauregard and French for handsome, and it hit its highest U.S. rank yet, No. 60, in 2025.
10. Benny: A friendly nickname for Benjamin. It means son of the right hand.
11. Boomer: Suggests a dog with a large voice and a personality to match.
12. Boone: An Old English name tied to blessings, and one having its best year on record at No. 423 in 2025.
13. Bowie: A tribute to the musician. It also doubles as a Gaelic word for yellow, which fits a sandy coat.
14. Bruce: A tough-guy pick from a Latin root for brushwood, and a U.S. top-25 name back in 1952.
15. Bruno: From the German for shield or armor, solid and unbothered.
16. Bundle: Describes a compact package of muscle, which is exactly what a Corgi is. It is too rare to appear in U.S. baby-name records.
17. Buster: High-energy and a little goofy. It suits the dog who goes through barriers rather than around them.
18. Charlie: A timeless short form of Charles meaning free man, still going strong at No. 145 in the U.S. in 2025.
19. Chester: Latin for camp of soldiers, dignified in a slightly rumpled way.
20. Cooper: An occupational name for a barrel maker, which suits a stout dog; it reached its best U.S. rank, No. 27, in 2025.
21. Cosmo: Tied to order and the universe. It’s a good pick for a stargazing pup.
22. Duke: A noble title for a breed the royal family made famous.
23. Fergus: Queen Elizabeth II used this one for one of her Corgis. She was honoring her uncle, Fergus Bowes-Lyon.
24. Finn: From the Gaelic for fair, and a steady U.S. favorite at No. 206 in 2025.
25. Frankie: Latin at the root and meaning free, right for a dog who roams the yard on his own schedule.
26. Gatsby: Borrowed from the novel. The name traces to the English place name Gaddesby.
27. George: Greek for farmer and a nod to King George VI. It sat in the U.S. top 10 in 1913 and still ranks No. 126.
28. Goose: Silly, loud, and a little clumsy on the landing. Federal baby-name data has never recorded it.
29. Gus: Short for Augustus, meaning magnificent, which your Corgi already believes about himself.
30. Hank: A German name meaning lord of the manor. It hit its highest U.S. rank yet in 2025, at No. 413.
31. Henry: Meaning home-ruler, it fits a small king. It ranked No. 5 in the U.S. in 2025, its best showing on record.
32. Homer: For the ancient poet, or the cartoon dad. The choice depends on the dog.
33. Jack: Meaning God is gracious, plain and friendly, and 15th in the U.S. in 2025.
34. Jackson: A Scottish surname that adds a little formality to the kennel. Its current U.S. rank, as of 2025, is No. 36.
35. Jake: An easygoing take on the Hebrew name Jacob.
36. Jasper: Greek for spotted stone. It suits a merle Cardigan beautifully.
37. Kirby: Old English for church village, and popular enough in 1954 to reach No. 398.
38. Kobe: Japanese for God’s door, and a nod to the basketball player.
39. Kylo: A Star Wars pick and the fastest riser on this list, up about 3,400 percent over the last ten years of U.S. births against the ten before them.
40. Lancelot: A knightly choice. It fits a dog who guards the couch with real conviction.
41. Liam: The Irish short form of William and the No. 1 U.S. baby name in 2025, so expect company at the park.
42. Lincoln: English and meaning lake colony, stately without being stuffy.
43. Logan: A Scottish surname meaning hollow. It fits a dog who lives outdoors in spirit.
44. Louie: Meaning famous warrior. On four-inch legs, the warrior part turns into a joke.
45. Lucky: The plainest way to describe a shelter dog. It found you, not the other way around.
46. Mac: Gaelic for son of, a sweet nod to your fur-child.
47. Marley: Meaning meadow by the lake. It also works as a tribute to the dog from the film.
48. Marty: Short for Martin, a name that means warrior, though this one mostly battles the vacuum.
49. Mason: An occupational name for a stoneworker, and the second most popular U.S. name of 2011.
50. Milo: German for soldier or merciful. It reached its highest U.S. rank yet in 2025, landing at No. 119.
51. Monty: French for mountain. On a dog with four-inch legs, that’s a name with a sense of humor built in.
52. Murphy: An Irish surname for the pup who proves Murphy’s Law daily; it hit its best U.S. rank, No. 397, in 2025.
53. Obi: Nigerian for heart, with a Jedi bonus.
54. Odie: A variant of Ode. It means prosperity.
55. Olaf: Old Norse for ancestor, and yes, the snowman.
56. Oliver: Latin for olive tree, a symbol of peace, and No. 3 in the U.S. in 2025.
57. Ollie: The bouncier nickname for Oliver. It suits a dog built for zoomies.
58. Otis: German for son of Ode, and a great fit for a soulful dog.
59. Pippin: A nod to the brave hobbit. The name comes from a German root meaning awe-inspiring.
60. Prince: A royal title for the dog who runs your house.
61. Pumpkin: Round, orange, and seasonal. It is too rare to appear in U.S. baby-name records.
62. Ranger: French for forest guardian. It’s a natural fit for an outdoorsy breed.
63. Remington: A posh English name meaning red meadow.
64. Rex: Latin for king, and the most doglike name on this list. As of 2025 it ranks No. 859 in the U.S.
65. Riley: An English surname for a wood clearing. It’s a U.S. top-50 name, as of 2025 sitting at No. 48.
66. Rocco: Italian for famous or rest. It sounds tough and warm at once.
67. Rocket: Named for the speed of a Corgi mid-zoomie.
68. Rocky: Latin for stone. It fits the fighter who never quits.
69. Rogers: German at the root, meaning famous spearman.
70. Rudy: A pet form of Rudolph. It means famous wolf.
71. Rufus: Latin for reddish, matching many Pembrokes.
72. Ryder: A surname meaning horseman. This one mostly rides the sofa.
73. Sam: A reliable short form of Samuel for any good boy.
74. Scooter: For the pup who crosses a hardwood floor fast. He looks like he is on wheels doing it.
75. Scout: An English word for a guard or an explorer, which covers the herding instinct nicely.
76. Seamus: The Irish form of James. It means supplanter.
77. Simba: Swahili for lion, borrowed courage included.
78. Simon: Hebrew for listen. It’s a nice nod to those enormous ears.
79. Sirius: Latin for burning, and the name of the brightest star in the night sky.
80. Skip: Short for Skipper. It means sea captain.
81. Spencer: A sophisticated name meaning administrator.
82. Sunny: For the cheery disposition. Most Corgis wear it by default.
83. Taco: A food name with a bit of spice. Federal records have never listed it as a baby name.
84. Teddy: A cuddly short form of Theodore.
85. Tigger: Right for a dog whose play style is mostly pouncing. Bouncing is optional but common.
86. Tito: A variant of Titus meaning giant, which is a good joke on a dwarf breed.
87. Toby: Short for Tobias. It means God is good.
88. Tucker: Old Norse for to bark, or an occupational name for a fabric pleater. Its 2025 U.S. rank was No. 181.
89. Wales: Honors the country where the breed began. It last charted in U.S. baby-name data in 1968.
90. Wally: A friendly short form of Wallace, meaning Welshman.
91. Watson: Meaning son of Walter. It’s ideal for a brilliant sidekick.
92. Winston: Old English for wine’s stone, with a very British ring to it.
93. Yoshi: Japanese for good luck. It also happens to be a famous video game dinosaur.

85 Lovely Female Corgi Names

Your sweet girl deserves a title that reflects her beauty and charm.

1. Angel: Greek for messenger, for the pup who behaves in front of guests.
2. Ava: Meaning bird-like or voice. It sat at No. 11 in the U.S. for 2025.
3. Avery: From Old English roots. It combines the words for elf and ruler.
4. Bella: Italian for beautiful. The name peaked in the U.S. back in 2010, at No. 48.
5. Bonnie: A Scottish word for pretty, and a U.S. top-40 name back in 1941.
6. Brooklyn: A place name with city energy. Its U.S. rank for 2025 was No. 118.
7. Carly: Latin at the root, meaning free or strong.
8. Carwen: Welsh for blessed love, and a quiet nod to the breed’s homeland. It is too rare for U.S. baby-name data to list.
9. Cassie: Short for Cassandra. It means shining over men.
10. Chloe: Greek for blooming, or a young green shoot. It held the No. 23 U.S. spot as of 2025.
11. Coco: Hawaiian for sweetheart, with a fashion-house shine.
12. Coral: A Victorian jewel name. It’s pulled straight from the sea.
13. Daisy: The cheerful flower, from an Old English phrase for day’s eye. As of 2025, its best U.S. rank stands at No. 75.
14. Dixie: French for ten, spoken with a southern accent.
15. Dolly: Hebrew for beloved. It also tips a hat to Dolly Parton.
16. Duchess: A title with exactly the right amount of attitude.
17. Ella: Meaning fairy maiden. It ranked No. 29 in the U.S. for 2025.
18. Emma: Meaning whole or universal. It held the top U.S. spot in 2008 and still ranks No. 3 today, as of 2025.
19. Fiona: Gaelic for fair. It suits a pale coat well.
20. Flora: Latin for flower and the Roman goddess of spring.
21. Flossie: A vintage short form of Flora that last charted in U.S. data in 2023.
22. Freya: The Norse goddess of love and beauty. In 2025, the name ranked No. 176 in the U.S.
23. Gertie: A playful nickname. It’s an old-fashioned one, short for Gertrude.
24. Gigi: A French pet name tied to earth worker or God is gracious.
25. Ginger: Made for a reddish-brown coat. It was a U.S. favorite back in 1971, ranking No. 187.
26. Ginny: Short for Virginia. It means pure.
27. Goldie: For a golden coat, or a golden temperament.
28. Gracie: Latin for grace. It’s sweet without being fussy.
29. Gwen: Welsh for white circle, and one of the most authentically Welsh picks on the list.
30. Harper: An occupational name for a harp player. By 2025 it had climbed to No. 16 in the U.S.
31. Hazel: Old English for the hazelnut tree. U.S. data puts it at No. 21 for 2025.
32. Heather: The flowering plant that covers the Scottish moors, and a U.S. top-three name in 1975.
33. Holly: Winter berries. It works nicely for a December puppy.
34. Ivy: A climbing plant that stands for faithfulness. The 2025 U.S. rank was No. 39.
35. Jewel: Straightforwardly precious.
36. Katniss: The archer from The Hunger Games. It suits a dog with real focus.
37. Lady: A refined title for a gentle dog.
38. Leia: Hebrew for child of heaven. She’s also the Star Wars princess with famous hair.
39. Libby: A cheerful short form of Elizabeth.
40. Lilibet: Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood nickname. It’s about as royal as a Corgi name gets.
41. Lily: A flower tied to purity. Current U.S. figures put it at No. 18, as of 2025.
42. Little Lady: A double name for a small dog with big opinions.
43. Lizzy: A diminutive of Elizabeth. It’s the spunkier version.
44. Lola: Spanish and rooted in sorrows, though the name itself sounds like a party.
45. Lucy: Latin for light. It’s at its best U.S. rank yet, No. 25, as of 2025.
46. Lulu: Arabic for pearl, or a German warrior name. The origin depends on which source you trust.
47. Mabel: Latin for lovable. As of 2025 it ranks No. 201 in the U.S.
48. Maggie: Greek for pearl, and a dog name that never really left.
49. Mallory: French for unlucky. It sounds far too polished for that meaning.
50. Merida: The Disney archer, from a Latin root tied to deserve.
51. Mila: Slavic for gracious or dear one. It sat at No. 43 in the U.S. for 2025.
52. Millie: Meaning gentle strength. Its highest U.S. rank yet came in 2025, at No. 73.
53. Minnie: Short for Wilhelmina. Most people hear the mouse first anyway.
54. Missy: Old English for young woman.
55. Misty: For a dew-covered morning. It fits the early walk best.
56. Molly: Latin for soft, and a longtime variant of Mary.
57. Nellie: A Greek-rooted nickname. It means shining light.
58. Nita: Hindi for friendly.
59. Olive: Latin for the olive tree. It’s long been a symbol of peace.
60. Paris: The city of light and love. In the U.S. it peaked back in 2004, at No. 157.
61. Peggy: A retro nickname for Margaret, meaning pearl.
62. Penelope: Greek for weaver. By 2025 it had reached No. 22 in the U.S.
63. Penny: Short for Penelope. It also doubles as a lucky copper coin.
64. Phoebe: Greek for shining one. Its best U.S. rank yet arrived in 2025, at No. 157.
65. Piper: Latin for pipe player, right for a vocal dog.
66. Pixie: A small mythical troublemaker, and the rarest name here that federal data still records: about one in 250,000 U.S. babies (No. 14,510 in 2025).
67. Rosie: Latin for rose. It’s warm and easy to call across a park.
68. Roxy: Persian for dawn or bright star.
69. Ruby: A deep red gemstone for a red-coated dog. Its U.S. rank for 2025 was No. 64.
70. Sadie: Meaning princess. It held the No. 50 spot in the U.S. as of 2025.
71. Sawyer: An occupational surname. It once belonged to a woodcutter.
72. Scarlet: A brilliant red, and a name first recorded in U.S. data in 1939.
73. Shiloh: Hebrew for place of peace.
74. Sissy: A nickname for Cecilia. It can also just mean sister.
75. Sophie: Greek for wisdom, which a Corgi will apply mostly to opening doors.
76. Stella: Latin for star. In 2025, the name ranked No. 52 in the U.S.
77. Susan: The name of Queen Elizabeth II’s first Corgi. It was the second most popular U.S. name of 1957.
78. Tilly: German for battle-mighty. It hit its highest U.S. rank yet in 2025, at No. 885.
79. Trixie: Latin in origin. It means she who brings happiness.
80. Violet: A purple flower tied to modesty, and No. 13 in the U.S. in 2025, its best year on record.
81. Vivian: Latin for alive, which describes the average Corgi afternoon.
82. Willow: An elegant tree name. It stands for flexibility.
83. Winnie: Meaning peaceful friend.
84. Zazu: Hebrew for movement. It is too rare to appear in U.S. baby-name records.
85. Zoe: Greek for life. U.S. data puts it at No. 31 for 2025.

87 Unique & Unisex Corgi Names

Sometimes the best name isn’t about gender; it’s about vibe. These offbeat choices fit any Corgi perfectly.

1. Apollo: The Greek god of the sun and music. It suits a dog with real presence.
2. Bear: Ironic on a 30-pound dog. The mismatch between the name and the legs is exactly the appeal.
3. Berry: A nature name at first glance. In Old English it actually means fortified castle.
4. Bijou: French for jewel, small and shiny.
5. Blue: A color name. It suits a blue merle Cardigan best.
6. Brandy: A drink name Queen Elizabeth II used for one of her dogs, and the steepest faller here: U.S. births are down about 67 percent over the last ten years against the ten before them.
7. Brownie: A sweet treat that matches a chocolate-colored coat.
8. Brush: For the bushy tail. It tends to arrive in the room before the dog does.
9. Bushy: A plain description of a very fluffy pup.
10. Butterscotch: Sweet and golden. It’s also a little sticky, in the best way.
11. Buzz: Short, punchy, and shared with astronauts and toys.
12. Candy: Sweet on its own. It also works short for Candice.
13. Cheddar: A cheesy pick borrowed from the Corgi in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
14. Chewie: The friendly shorthand. It’s short for Chewbacca.
15. Cider: An autumn drink that matches a golden-red coat.
16. Cinnamon: Warm and reddish-brown. It matches many Pembrokes.
17. Cyclone: For the dog who spins twice before every meal.
18. Cookie: A sweet treat. It was also a nickname the Queen Mother went by.
19. Copper: A reddish metal that matches a Pembroke’s coat.
20. Cricket: Small and chirpy. It’s never still, either.
21. Crumpet: As British as the breed itself.
22. Diesel: Tough and mechanical. It suits a dog with a rumbling bark.
23. Earl Grey: Tea-inspired, for a dog who behaves best in the afternoon.
24. Einstein: For the smartest dog around. Obedience class is where it usually shows.
25. Elf: A nod to the folklore that had fairies riding Corgis.
26. Fergal: Irish in origin. It means brave.
27. Flash: For the Corgi who beats you to the door every single time.
28. Folly: Foolishness, plainly. It’s meant in the most affectionate sense.
29. Foxy: A plain description of that pointed, fox-like Pembroke face.
30. Gizmo: The wide-eyed creature. It’s from Gremlins.
31. Guinness: An Irish stout, and a good match for a dark coat.
32. Honey: Sweet and golden. It’s impossible to stay annoyed at.
33. Java: Slang for coffee, and fair warning about energy levels.
34. Jax: A modern clip of Jackson. It’s short and easy to call.
35. Jedi: For the guardian of peace and justice in your hallway.
36. Junior: For the dog who is unmistakably your mini-me. The resemblance does the naming.
37. Knight: A noble rank for a small, brave escort.
38. Loki: The Norse god of mischief. Owners who pick it usually know what is coming.
39. Luna: Latin for moon, calm and slightly mysterious.
40. Maple: A sweet nature name. It fits an autumn-colored dog.
41. Marvel: Meaning extraordinary, with a comic-book bonus.
42. Mini: Literal, plain and simple. It’s hard to argue with on this breed.
43. Mochi: A soft, sweet Japanese rice cake.
44. Moose: A big-animal name. The shorter the legs under it, the better the joke lands.
45. Muick: Named for Loch Muick, and one of the Queen’s own Corgis.
46. Munchkin: Small and round. It seems completely aware of it, too.
47. Nacho: A cheesy snack, and Spanish for small one.
48. Nala: The lioness. She’s from The Lion King.
49. Noble: Aristocratic, which the breed already assumes it is.
50. Nova: Latin for new. It can also mean a star that suddenly brightens.
51. Nugget: A small, valuable lump of gold, or of chicken.
52. Peaches: Sweet on the tongue. It’s slightly fuzzy on the coat, too.
53. Peanut: Small, nutty, and adored by the whole family.
54. Peewee: A playful word. It describes something very tiny.
55. Pepper: Spicy, quick, and a little sharp.
56. Pizza: Everybody loves pizza. Everybody loves Corgis. The logic holds.
57. Ponty: A cheerful-sounding name. It started as an occupational one.
58. Poppi: A bright red flower with a softer spelling.
59. Princess: For the household’s actual ruler. Everyone else just lives there.
60. Pudding: A British dessert, and a fair description of the shape.
61. Queenie: A direct nod to the breed’s most famous owner. Queen Elizabeth II owned several Corgis herself.
62. Sassy: Full of spirit and cheek, which is on brand.
63. Sherry: A fortified wine. It’s also a name used in the royal kennels.
64. Shorty: Literal, affectionate, and impossible to dispute.
65. Smoky: Made for a gray coat. It suits a brindle Cardigan just as well.
66. Span: Short, odd, and memorable.
67. Spick: Best paired with a sibling. Span is the natural match.
68. Sprinkles: Colorful, small, and fun to shout.
69. Sugar: Simple and sweet. Nothing more to explain.
70. Sweetie: An affectionate term that tends to stick for life.
71. Taj: Hindi in origin. It means crown.
72. Thor: The Norse god of thunder, in a very small package.
73. Tinkerbell: The fairy from Peter Pan. Wings are optional on this one.
74. Tiny: Ironic or literal, depending on the dog.
75. Titan: A giant, powerful deity. On a dog this size, it’s a joke that never gets old.
76. Toffee: Chewy, golden, and warm.
77. Topaz: A golden or blue gemstone.
78. Truman: An English surname meaning loyal man.
79. Twain: A nod to Mark Twain, for a dog with stories.
80. Velvet: Soft and luxurious, like a well-brushed coat.
81. Vulcan: The Roman god of fire, and one of the Queen’s own dogs.
82. Waffles: A breakfast name for a dog who wakes you up early.
83. Whisky: A strong spirit, best on a dog with strong opinions.
84. Winter: Cool and white, for a snowy coat.
85. Yoda: The wise, big-eared Jedi master, ears included.
86. Zeus: King of the Greek gods, ruling from floor level.
87. Ziggie: German for victorious protector.

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