Popular Corgi Names: for Your Special Pup

We rounded up the ultimate list of Corgi names to match every personality. Whether you have a distinguished Pembroke or a tail-wagging Cardigan, you will find a title here that gets tails thumping.

93 Dashing Male Corgi Names

These handsome choices add a touch of style and adventure to your little guy’s identity.

1. Ace: A classic moniker for a pup who is an expert at tail wagging.
2. Alfie: This cute nickname for Alfred means “wise counselor” for your smart dog.
3. Archie: A popular choice derived from Archibald that means “bold” or “brave.”
4. Aspen: Inspired by the Colorado city and the “quaking tree.”
5. Atticus: A literary nod to the famous character in To Kill a Mockingbird.
6. Bailey: An English surname meaning “bailiff” that suits a dutiful dog.
7. Bandit: Perfect for the mischievous pup who steals your socks and your heart.
8. Baxter: originates from an Old English word meaning “baker.”
9. Beau: Short for Beauregard, this French name means “handsome.”
10. Benny: A friendly nickname for Benjamin, meaning “son of the right hand.”
11. Boomer: Indicates a dog with a “large” and “loud” personality.
12. Boone: Derived from Old English to describe a “good” blessing of a dog.
13. Bowie: A tribute to the music legend or a Gaelic word meaning “yellow.”
14. Bruce: A solid, tough-guy name derived from the Latin word for “brushwood.”
15. Bruno: Comes from the German word for “shield” or “armor.”
16. Bundle: Describes a “bundle pack,” which fits a strong but compact Corgi.
17. Buster: A high-energy name for a dog that loves to break through barriers.
18. Charlie: A timeless nickname for Charles that means “free man.”
19. Chester: A classic Latin name meaning “camp of soldiers.”
20. Cooper: An occupational name for a “barrel maker” that fits a stout Corgi.
21. Cosmo: Represents “order” and the “universe” for a star-gazing pup.
22. Duke: A noble title befitting a breed loved by royalty.
23. Fergus: Queen Elizabeth II used this name to honor her uncle, Fergus Bowes-Lyon.
24. Finn: Based on the Gaelic word for “fair” or “white.”
25. Frankie: Derives from Latin and means “free,” perfect for a spirit that loves to roam.
26. Gatsby: Inspired by the literary character, this German name means “from Gaddesby.”
27. George: Means “farmer” in Greek and honors King George VI.
28. Goose: A silly, avian-inspired choice for a goofy dog.
29. Gus: Short for Augustus, meaning “magnificent.”
30. Hank: A German name meaning “lord of the manor.”
31. Henry: Fits a little king perfectly with the meaning “home-ruler.”
32. Homer: Honors the ancient Greek poet or the famous cartoon dad.
33. Jack: A solid, friendly name meaning “God is gracious.”
34. Jackson: This Scottish surname adds a touch of formality to the kennel.
35. Jake: A modern, easygoing take on the Hebrew name Jacob.
36. Jasper: Greek for “spotted stone,” which suits a merle Cardigan Corgi.
37. Kirby: An Old English name meaning “church village.”
38. Kobe: Japanese for “God’s door” and a tribute to the basketball legend.
39. Kylo: A powerful name for Star Wars fans that sounds like the Latin word for sky.
40. Lancelot: A legendary choice for a brave and chivalrous herder.
41. Liam: An Irish nickname for William and a chart-topping boy’s name.
42. Lincoln: A stately English name meaning “lake colony.”
43. Logan: A Scottish surname meaning “hollow” that fits a nature-loving dog.
44. Louie: Means “famous warrior” and sounds adorable on a small dog.
45. Lucky: A literal way to describe a fortunate shelter rescue.
46. Mac: Gaelic for “son of,” making it a sweet nod to your fur-child.
47. Marley: Means “meadow by the lake” and honors the famous dog from the film.
48. Marty: Short for Martin, this name means “warrior”.
49. Mason: An occupational name for a “stoneworker.”
50. Milo: A German name meaning “soldier” or “merciful.”
51. Monty: French for “mountain,” suiting a dog with a big presence.
52. Murphy: An Irish surname for the pup who proves Murphy’s Law is real.
53. Obi: Nigerian for “heart” and a nod to the Jedi master Obi-Wan.
54. Odie: A variant of Ode that means “prosperity.”
55. Olaf: Old Norse for “ancestor” and a favorite cheerful snowman.
56. Oliver: Latin for “olive tree,” representing peace and dignity.
57. Ollie: A playful, energetic nickname for Oliver.
58. Otis: German for “son of Ode” and a great name for soulful dogs.
59. Pippin: German for “awe-inspiring” and a nod to the brave hobbit.
60. Prince: A royal title for the dog who rules your house.
61. Pumpkin: A seasonal favorite for orange-coated Corgis.
62. Ranger: French for “forest guardian,” perfect for an outdoorsy breed.
63. Remington: A posh British name meaning “red meadow.”
64. Rex: Latin for “king” and a quintessential dog name.
65. Riley: An English surname for a “wood clearing.”
66. Rocco: Italian for “famous” or “rest,” suiting a tough guy.
67. Rocket: Inspired by the speed of a Corgi doing zoomies.
68. Rocky: Latin for “stone” and perfect for a fighter who never quits.
69. Rogers: German for “famous spearman.”
70. Rudy: A pet name for Rudolph meaning “famous wolf.”
71. Rufus: Latin for “reddish,” matching the coat of many Pembrokes.
72. Ryder: An energetic surname meaning “horseman.”
73. Sam: A reliable nickname for Samuel suited for any good boy.
74. Scooter: Describes a pup that moves quickly across the floor.
75. Scout: An English term for a “guard” or explorer.
76. Seamus: The Irish form of James meaning “supplanter.”
77. Simba: Swahili for “lion,” borrowing courage from the Disney king.
78. Simon: Hebrew for “listen,” acknowledging those big Corgi ears.
79. Sirius: Latin for “burning,” referring to the brightest star in the sky.
80. Skip: Short for Skipper, meaning “sea captain.”
81. Spencer: A sophisticated name meaning “administrator.”
82. Sunny: Describes a happy, cheery disposition.
83. Taco: A fun food name for a dog with a spicy personality.
84. Teddy: A cuddly nickname for Theodore.
85. Tigger: Perfect for a dog with a bouncy, pounce-heavy play style.
86. Tito: A variant of Titus meaning “giant,” ironic for a dwarf breed.
87. Toby: Short for Tobias, meaning “God is good.”
88. Tucker: Old Norse for “to bark” or an occupational name for a fabric pleater.
89. Wales: Honors the beautiful country where the breed originated.
90. Wally: A friendly diminutive of Wallace meaning “Welshman.”
91. Watson: Means “son of Walter” and suits a brilliant sidekick.
92. Winston: An Old English name meaning “wine’s stone.”
93. Yoshi: Japanese for “good luck” and 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,” suiting a well-behaved pup.
2. Ava: Means “bird-like” or “voice.”
3. Avery: Derived from Old English words for “elf” and “ruler.”
4. Bella: The Italian word for “beautiful.”
5. Bonnie: A Scottish word for “pretty” or “good.”
6. Brooklyn: A trendy place name for a city-dwelling dog.
7. Carly: Derived from Latin, meaning “free man” or “strong.”
8. Carwen: A Welsh name meaning “blessed love.”
9. Cassie: A nickname for Cassandra meaning “shining over men.”
10. Chloe: Greek for “blooming” or “young green shoot.”
11. Coco: Hawaiian for “sweetheart” and a fashion-forward choice.
12. Coral: A Victorian jewel name inspired by the sea.
13. Daisy: Represents the cheerful flower and “day’s eye.”
14. Dixie: French for “ten” and a nod to southern charm.
15. Dolly: Hebrew for “beloved” and a tribute to Dolly Parton.
16. Duchess: A royal title fitting for a high-status canine.
17. Ella: Means “fairy maiden” or “goddess.”
18. Emma: A universal favorite meaning “whole” or “universal.”
19. Fiona: Gaelic for “fair” or “white.”
20. Flora: Latin for “flower” and the Roman goddess of spring.
21. Flossie: A vintage nickname for Flora.
22. Freya: Norse goddess of love and beauty.
23. Gertie: A playful, vintage nickname for Gertrude.
24. Gigi: A French pet name meaning “earth worker” or “God is gracious.”
25. Ginger: Perfect for a Corgi with a reddish-brown coat.
26. Ginny: A diminutive of Virginia meaning “pure.”
27. Goldie: Highlights a golden coat or a heart of gold.
28. Gracie: Latin for “grace” or “favor.”
29. Gwen: Welsh for “white circle,” made famous by Gwendolyn.
30. Harper: An occupational name for a harp player.
31. Hazel: Old English referring to the hazelnut tree.
32. Heather: A flowering plant native to the Scottish moors.
33. Holly: Inspired by the winter berries, ideal for a holiday puppy.
34. Ivy: A climbing plant symbolizing faithfulness.
35. Jewel: Describes a precious stone or gem.
36. Katniss: The strong heroine from The Hunger Games.
37. Lady: A refined title for a gentle dog.
38. Leia: Hebrew for “child of heaven” and a Star Wars princess.
39. Libby: A cheerful nickname for Elizabeth.
40. Lilibet: Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood nickname.
41. Lily: A flower symbolizing purity and innocence.
42. Little Lady: An adorable double name for a small dog.
43. Lizzy: A spunky diminutive for Elizabeth.
44. Lola: Spanish for “sorrows,” though the name feels fun and spirited.
45. Lucy: Latin for “light.”
46. Lulu: Arabic for “pearl” or a German warrior name.
47. Mabel: Latin for “lovable.”
48. Maggie: Greek for “pearl” and a classic dog name.
49. Mallory: French for “unlucky,” though it sounds sophisticated.
50. Merida: Latin for “deserve” and the brave Disney princess.
51. Mila: Slavic for “gracious” or “dear one.”
52. Millie: Means “gentle strength.”
53. Minnie: A sweet nickname for Wilhelmina and a famous mouse.
54. Missy: Old English for “young woman.”
55. Misty: Describes a landscape covered in dew.
56. Molly: Latin for “soft” or a version of Mary.
57. Nellie: Greek nickname for “shining light.”
58. Nita: Hindi for “friendly.”
59. Olive: Latin for the olive tree, a symbol of peace.
60. Paris: The city of light and love.
61. Peggy: A retro nickname for Margaret meaning “pearl.”
62. Penelope: Greek for “weaver.”
63. Penny: Short for Penelope and a lucky copper coin.
64. Phoebe: Greek for “shining one” or “bright.”
65. Piper: Latin for “pipe player.”
66. Pixie: A mythical fairy, perfect for a small, mischievous dog.
67. Rosie: Latin for “rose.”
68. Roxy: Persian for “dawn” or “bright star.”
69. Ruby: A deep red gemstone fitting for a red-coated dog.
70. Sadie: A popular name meaning “princess.”
71. Sawyer: An occupational surname for a woodcutter.
72. Scarlet: A brilliant red color.
73. Shiloh: Hebrew for “place of peace.”
74. Sissy: A nickname for Cecilia or a term for sister.
75. Sophie: Greek for “wisdom.”
76. Stella: Latin for “star.”
77. Susan: The name of Queen Elizabeth II’s very first Corgi.
78. Tilly: German for “battle-mighty.”
79. Trixie: Latin for “she who brings happiness.”
80. Violet: A purple flower associated with modesty.
81. Vivian: Latin for “alive” or “lively.”
82. Willow: An elegant tree name symbolizing flexibility.
83. Winnie: Means “peaceful friend.”
84. Zazu: Hebrew for “movement.”
85. Zoe: Greek for “life.”

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: Greek god of the sun and music.
2. Bear: A cute, ironic name for a small dog with a big attitude.
3. Berry: A nature-inspired name or Old English for “fortified castle.”
4. Bijou: French for “jewel.”
5. Blue: A color name popularized by Blue Ivy Carter.
6. Brandy: A liquor-inspired name used by Queen Elizabeth II.
7. Brownie: A sweet treat matching a chocolate-colored coat.
8. Brush: Describes a bushy tail or thick coat.
9. Bushy: A descriptive nickname for a fluffy pup.
10. Butterscotch: Sweet and golden, just like a Corgi.
11. Buzz: Energetic and punchy, famously used by astronauts and toys.
12. Candy: Sweet and short for Candice.
13. Cheddar: A cheesy name that references the popular Corgi character in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
14. Chewie: A cute nickname for the Wookiee Chewbacca.
15. Cider: An autumn drink matching a golden-red coat.
16. Cinnamon: A spicy name for a reddish-brown dog.
17. Cyclone: Fits a dog that spins like a tornado.
18. Cookie: A sweet treat and a nickname for the Queen Mother.
19. Copper: A reddish metal that matches the coat of many Pembrokes.
20. Cricket: Small, chirpy, and energetic.
21. Crumpet: A quintessentially British snack.
22. Diesel: A tough, mechanical name.
23. Earl Grey: A tea-inspired name for a dignified dog.
24. Einstein: For the smartest dog in the obedience class.
25. Elf: Fits the breed’s folklore history as mounts for fairies.
26. Fergal: Irish for “brave.”
27. Flash: For the Corgi that zooms faster than light.
28. Folly: Means “foolishness” in a fun, whimsical way.
29. Foxy: Describes the breed’s fox-like face and ears.
30. Gizmo: The adorable creature from Gremlins.
31. Guinness: The famous Irish stout, fitting for a dark-coated dog.
32. Honey: Sweet and golden.
33. Java: Slang for coffee, implying high energy.
34. Jax: A modern, edgy short form of Jackson.
35. Jedi: For the guardian of peace and justice in your home.
36. Junior: When the dog is your mini-me.
37. Knight: A noble rank for a brave protector.
38. Loki: The Norse god of mischief.
39. Luna: Latin for moon.
40. Maple: A sweet nature name for autumn-colored dogs.
41. Marvel: Means “extraordinary” and references the comic universe.
42. Mini: Literal and cute for a short-legged dog.
43. Mochi: A soft, sweet Japanese rice cake.
44. Moose: A large animal name that is ironic for a small dog.
45. Muick: Named after Loch Muick; one of the Queen’s favorites.
46. Munchkin: A term for someone small and cute.
47. Nacho: A cheesy snack and Spanish for “small one.”
48. Nala: The lioness queen from The Lion King.
49. Noble: Aristocratic and dignified.
50. Nova: Latin for “new” or a sudden bright star.
51. Nugget: A small, valuable lump of gold (or chicken).
52. Peaches: Sweet and fuzzy.
53. Peanut: Small, nutty, and loved by everyone.
54. Peewee: A playful term for something tiny.
55. Pepper: Spicy and energetic.
56. Pizza: Everybody loves pizza, just like everybody loves Corgis.
57. Ponty: A cheerful-sounding occupational name.
58. Poppi: A bright red flower.
59. Princess: For the royal ruler of the household.
60. Pudding: A sweet British dessert.
61. Queenie: A direct nod to the breed’s royal patron.
62. Sassy: Full of spirit and cheekiness.
63. Sherry: A fortified wine and a name used by the Royal Family.
64. Shorty: A literal nickname for a low-rider dog.
65. Smoky: Perfect for a gray or brindle Cardigan.
66. Span: An unusual, short name.
67. Spick: Best paired with a sibling named Span.
68. Sprinkles: Colorful, small, and fun.
69. Sugar: Simple sweetness.
70. Sweetie: An affectionate term of endearment.
71. Taj: Hindi for “crown.”
72. Thor: Norse god of thunder.
73. Tinkerbell: The magical fairy from Peter Pan.
74. Tiny: Another ironic or literal size name.
75. Titan: A giant, powerful deity.
76. Toffee: A chewy, golden sweet.
77. Topaz: A golden or blue gemstone.
78. Truman: English surname meaning “loyal man.”
79. Twain: A nod to Mark Twain.
80. Velvet: Soft and luxurious.
81. Vulcan: Roman god of fire; a name used by the Queen.
82. Waffles: A popular breakfast food name.
83. Whisky: A strong spirit name.
84. Winter: Cool and white.
85. Yoda: The wise, big-eared Jedi master.
86. Zeus: King of the Greek gods.
87. Ziggie: German for “victorious protector.”

FAQs

What Are the Two Types of Corgi?

The Corgi dog breed consists of two distinct types: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The Cardigan is the older of the two, distinguished by its long tail and rounded ears, while the Pembroke usually has a docked tail and more pointed, fox-like ears. Both originated in Wales as cattle herders.

Who Is the Most Famous Corgi?

The most famous Corgis in history belonged to Queen Elizabeth II, who owned over 30 Pembrokes during her reign. Her very first Corgi, Susan, was an 18th birthday gift, and nearly all her subsequent dogs were Susan’s descendants. Willow, who appeared in the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony sketch with Daniel Craig, was particularly well-known.

Do Corgis Learn Their Names Easily?

Yes, Corgis are highly intelligent herding dogs that typically learn their names very quickly. Because they are eager to please and food-motivated, you can teach them their new name in just a few days by using treats and positive reinforcement whenever they respond to you.