100+ Labrador Retriever Names for Your Loyal Lab

Labrador Retrievers are loyal, outgoing companions with otter tails, soft mouths and endless enthusiasm for water and fetch. They’re America’s favorite family dog for good reason: friendly with kids, smart enough for service work and always ready for the next adventure.

Here are more than 100 Labrador Retriever names, sorted by theme, from boy and girl favorites to yellow, black and chocolate coat picks, water-and-sporting heritage names and funny personality names for your loyal Lab.

Jump to: Boy names for Labrador Retrievers · Girl names for Labrador Retrievers · Names by coat color: yellow, black and chocolate · Water, retriever and sporting names · Funny and personality names

Boy names for Labrador Retrievers

Lab boys are friendly, eager and always ready for the next adventure. These names suit a loyal gentleman who lives for tennis balls and belly rubs.

• Cooper: barrel maker spirit and classic Lab charm
• Bailey: steady and dependable companion
• Charlie: friendly free spirit
• Finn: fair and water-loving
• Murphy: sea warrior energy
• Bentley: stylish and solid
• Ace: tops at fetch
• Ranger: trail-ready explorer
• Hudson: big-river energy
• Baxter: friendly and bold
• Toby: good and kind
• Moose: big-hearted goofball
• Rex: king of the backyard
• Scout: always on the lookout
• Jake: supplanter with swagger
• Brady: broad and brave
• Chase: born to run and retrieve

Girl names for Labrador Retrievers

Lab girls are affectionate, smart and full of soft-eyed charm. These names celebrate their warmth and wagging enthusiasm.

• Luna: moonlit sweet girl
• Daisy: cheerful and soft
• Maggie: a pearl of a Lab
• Sadie: lively princess
• Ruby: bright and bold
• Rosie: rosy cheeks and ears
• Willow: gentle and graceful
• Molly: sweet and dependable
• Piper: cheerful chirp of energy
• Nova: a bright new star
• Honey: sweet-natured
• Maple: warm and golden
• Ivy: clingy in the best way
• Stella: a little star
• Olive: soft and earthy
• Penny: lucky little treasure
• Clover: lucky field companion

Names by coat color: yellow, black and chocolate

Labs come in three classic coats. Match a name to a sunny yellow, glossy black or rich chocolate Lab.

• Goldie: for a sunny yellow coat
• Butter: creamy yellow Lab
• Honey: golden and sweet
• Sand: light yellow coat
• Biscuit: warm golden yellow
• Shadow: for a glossy black Lab
• Midnight: black as night
• Jet: shiny black coat
• Inky: deep black Lab
• Raven: dark and clever
• Cocoa: rich chocolate brown
• Mocha: coffee-colored coat
• Brownie: chocolate treat vibe
• Truffle: dark chocolate treasure
• Caramel: golden-brown chocolate
• Fudge: deep chocolate sweetness
• Espresso: bold chocolate Lab

Water, retriever and sporting names

Labs were bred to retrieve waterfowl and work beside hunters. Honor that sporting heritage with river, lake and field names.

• River: always ready for a swim
• Lake: calm water companion
• Bay: coastal retrieve energy
• Delta: where rivers meet adventure
• Brooks: babbling-water explorer
• Reef: coastal water lover
• Splash: makes every swim epic
• Fetch: lives for the retrieve
• Duckie: waterfowl heritage wink
• Quill: hunter’s classic companion
• Field: bred for the open field
• Gunner: bold sporting partner
• Pointer: keen-eyed worker
• Marsh: wetland adventurer
• Tide: pulled to the water
• Wader: boot-deep in fun
• Anchor: steady docksider

Funny and personality names

Labs steal socks, shake off water on your couch and greet every stranger like family. Lean into the comedy.

• Velcro: sticks to your side
• Vacuum: inhales every crumb
• Sock: professional sock thief
• Wiggles: whole-body wag
• Slobber: enthusiastic kisses
• Tennis: obsessed with the ball
• Zoomie: after-bath rocket mode
• Noodle: soft and goofy
• Butterball: round and lovable
• Boomer: loud happy bark
• Muffin: soft and snackable
• Pickles: a little salty, very sweet
• Waffles: for a sticky Lab grin
• Nugget: small heart, big Lab
• Crash: gentle giant collisions
• Puddle: shakes everywhere
• Buddy: everyone’s best friend

Bonus labrador retriever names

Still looking? Here are a few more ideas: Atlas, Blaze, Coral, Denver, Echo, Freya, Gatsby, Harbor, Indigo, Jasper, Kai, Lola, Marley, Nala, Orion, Paige, Quinn, Remy, Sunny, Tucker.

How to choose from these labrador retriever names

Spend a few days watching your Lab’s quirks before you decide. Is your pup a water-loving retrieve machine, a sock-stealing goofball or a soft-eyed couch companion? Short names are easy to call across a park or lake, and a name that matches coat or personality will still feel right when that food-motivated streak shows up. Try a few favorites at treat time and keep the one that earns the biggest full-body wag.

• Labrador Retrievers respond well to short, clear names (one or two syllables) that cut through backyard noise and lake splash.
• Say the name before meals, fetch and walks so your Lab links it with good things, not just nail trims.
• Avoid names that sound like common cues such as “no,” “sit” or “stay.”
• Once you pick a winner, Get a custom name tag so your Lab is ready for walks, docks and vet visits.

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Frequently asked questions

What are popular Labrador Retriever names?

Cooper, Bailey, Luna, Daisy, Buddy, Max, Bella, Charlie, Maggie and Scout are popular Labrador Retriever names.

Should a Lab’s name match its coat color?

Coat names like Goldie, Shadow or Cocoa are fun for yellow, black or chocolate Labs, but personality names such as Fetch or Velcro often fit better as your Lab grows.

Are Labrador Retrievers easy to name-train?

Labs are eager to please and food-motivated. Keep sessions short, use treats and a happy voice, and most learn their name within a few days.

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