The Goldendoodle is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, and it took off in popularity in the 1990s, especially in North America and Australia. Breeders hoped to combine the Golden’s friendly, eager-to-please nature with the Poodle’s smarts and low-shedding curls. The result is a cheerful, people-loving dog with a coat that can be straight, wavy or curly, in shades from cream and apricot to red, chocolate and black. Goldendoodles come in standard, medium and miniature sizes, depending on the size of the Poodle parent.
Here are more than 100 Goldendoodle names, sorted by theme, from boy and girl favorites to teddy bear names, golden and apricot names, Poodle and Golden heritage names and sweet treat names.
Jump to: Boy names for Goldendoodles · Girl names for Goldendoodles · Teddy bear and fluffy names · Golden and apricot names · Poodle and Golden heritage names · Sweet treat names
Boy names for Goldendoodles
Goldendoodle boys are goofy, gentle and always ready to play. These names suit a happy, fluffy pup.
- Cooper: barrel maker
- Teddy: gift of God, and a nod to that teddy bear look
- Murphy: sea warrior
- Finn: fair
- Milo: soldier or merciful
- Charlie: free man
- Ollie: olive tree
- Bentley: meadow with coarse grass
- Winston: joyful stone
- Gus: great
- Louie: famous warrior
- Archie: genuine and brave
- Bear: strong as a bear
- Toby: God is good
- Rocco: rest
- Wally: ruler of the army
- Barney: son of encouragement
Girl names for Goldendoodles
Goldendoodle girls are sweet, smart and full of love. These names fit a cuddly, curly lady.
- Daisy: day’s eye flower
- Rosie: rose
- Lucy: light
- Willow: graceful tree
- Penny: a little copper coin
- Bella: beautiful
- Chloe: blooming
- Millie: gentle strength
- Hazel: hazelnut tree
- Poppy: red flower
- Lulu: precious
- Georgia: farmer
- Molly: star of the sea
- Maisie: pearl
- Ellie: light
- Sophie: wisdom
- Abby: father’s joy
Teddy bear and fluffy names
With their soft, wavy coats, Goldendoodles often look like living teddy bears. These names celebrate the fluff.
- Fuzzy: soft and fluffy
- Fluffy: full of fluff
- Cuddles: made for hugs
- Teddy Bear: the classic stuffed friend
- Paddington: the famous marmalade-loving bear
- Winnie: for Winnie-the-Pooh
- Pooh: the honey-loving bear
- Snuggles: loves to cuddle
- Mop: a mop of curls
- Curly: full of curls
- Wooly: soft like wool
- Cotton: soft white fiber
- Fuzzball: a little ball of fuzz
- Plush: soft and velvety
- Corduroy: the teddy bear from the children’s book
- Muppet: a fuzzy puppet friend
- Bramble: a tangle of soft curls
Golden and apricot names
Many Goldendoodles wear warm shades of gold, apricot, cream and red. These names match that sunny coat.
- Goldie: golden one
- Honey: sweet and golden
- Apricot: a soft orange fruit
- Ginger: a warm reddish spice
- Amber: golden fossil resin
- Butterscotch: a golden candy
- Sunny: bright and cheerful
- Marigold: golden flower
- Biscuit: golden baked treat
- Caramel: golden sugar
- Peaches: soft peachy color
- Copper: reddish metal
- Rusty: reddish brown
- Maple: golden tree syrup
- Sandy: sandy colored
- Nugget: a lump of gold
- Butter: soft and golden
Poodle and Golden heritage names
Goldendoodles have a Golden Retriever from Scotland on one side and a Poodle, bred in Germany and loved in France, on the other. These names honor both parents.
- Pierre: rock, a classic French name
- Henri: ruler of the home
- Fifi: a playful French nickname
- Coco: for Coco Chanel
- Bijou: jewel in French
- Amelie: hardworking
- Margaux: pearl
- Louis: famous warrior, a name of French kings
- Hans: God is gracious, a German classic
- Fritz: peaceful ruler
- Greta: pearl
- Heidi: noble
- Tweed: for the River Tweed near the Scottish estate where Golden Retrievers began
- Guisachan: the Scottish estate where the Golden Retriever was developed
- Retriever: for the Golden parent
- Pudel: the German word Poodle comes from
- Doodle: the nickname for Poodle mixes
Sweet treat names
A Goldendoodle is about as sweet as it gets. These dessert names fit a pup who melts every heart.
- Cookie: a sweet baked treat
- Waffles: golden breakfast treat
- Pancake: fluffy and golden
- Muffin: a soft little cake
- Cupcake: a tiny frosted cake
- Snickerdoodle: a cinnamon sugar cookie, and a nod to doodle
- Marshmallow: soft and white
- Toffee: a chewy golden candy
- Brownie: chocolate square
- Cocoa: chocolate drink
- Churro: a cinnamon sugar pastry
- Mochi: a soft Japanese rice cake
- Pudding: a creamy dessert
- Scone: a buttery baked treat
- Fudge: rich chocolate candy
- Sprinkles: tiny candy toppings
- Nutella: chocolate hazelnut spread
Bonus Goldendoodle names
Still looking? Here are a few more ideas: Annie, Benji, Bodhi, Buddy, Casey, Dixie, Emma, Frankie, Gracie, Harper, Jasper, Koda, Lola, Max, Nala, Oakley, Piper, Riley, Sadie, Theo.
How to choose from these Goldendoodle names
Spend a few days with your Goldendoodle before you settle on a name. Is your pup a clown, a cuddler or a busy explorer? A teddy bear name suits a fluffy coat, a golden name shows off a warm color and a sweet treat name fits a dog who’s pure sugar. Say your top picks out loud in a happy voice and keep the one that gets the biggest tail wag.
- Goldendoodles are smart and food-motivated, so short training sessions with treats help them learn their name quickly.
- Short names of one or two syllables, like Teddy or Daisy, are easiest for a puppy to recognize.
- Avoid names that sound like commands such as “sit,” “no” or “down.”
- Goldendoodles love everyone they meet and may wander off to say hello, so once you choose a name, Get a custom name tag for your new family member.
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Frequently asked questions
What are popular Goldendoodle names?
Popular Goldendoodle names include Teddy, Cooper, Daisy, Honey, Goldie, Murphy, Rosie, Waffles, Biscuit and Penny.
What two breeds make a Goldendoodle?
A Goldendoodle is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. The Poodle parent can be a standard, miniature or toy, which is why Goldendoodles come in different sizes.
Do Goldendoodles shed?
Many Goldendoodles shed less than a Golden Retriever, especially those with curly, Poodle-like coats, but no dog is completely shed-free. Their coats need regular brushing and grooming.
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