100 Dog Names

Want to honor Nigerian traditions? Naming your dog is a unique way to do it! Our list of Nigerian dog names contains lots of options to consider!
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Lagos The largest city and former capital of Nigeria
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ABJ Abbreviation for Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria
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LAG Refers to Lagos state, the commercial capital of Nigeria
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Oyo A city in south-western Nigeria inhabited by Yoruba people
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Beau For a handsome pet
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Bo Means waves for your free-spirited pet who goes with the flow
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Minna Niger state capital in west-central Nigeria
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Ace Means unity or one
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Aba This beautiful name from the Akhan people of Ghana is perfect for your temperate pet who was born on Thursday
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Katsina An agricultural state in Northwest of Nigeria
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Bear Suits your huge and scruffy pet
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ABK Abeokuta, a city in Ogun state southwest of Nigeria
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Gashaka Means God is superior
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Anambra A state in southeastern Nigeria
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Brody Refers to a ditch
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Bubba Means little boy
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Benji Refers to a pet who’s your helper
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Bandit For your naughty pet
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Makurdi Benue state capital, north-central Nigeria, a city which hosts Nigerian air force
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Yankee Means from the United States of America
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Dele A Yoruba name meaning come home
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Chike Mean power of God
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Calabar A beautiful port city in southern Nigeria
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Michael One of the archangels of God
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Kaduna River Kaduma is a tributary of River Niger and also a state capital in Northwestern Nigeria, the name Kaduma means crocodiles
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Ife Means love for your adorable pet
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Lekki A city in Lagos State
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Nnewi Anambra state city in Southeastern Nigeria
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Bruno Suits a dark brown haired pet
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Apollo The god of music, medicine, prophecy, truth and poetry
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Niger The largest state in Nigeria
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PH Refers to Port Harcourt city in Rivers state southern Nigeria
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Fela Name him after the Nigerian afro-beat musician Fela Kuti
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Bentley Refers to clearing covered with coarse grass, perfect name for your hairy pet
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Cyril Means lord or master
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Lakoja A river port town in Kogi state south-central of Nigeria
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IB Ibadan, Oyo state largest city in Nigeria
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Baxter Refers to a baker, perfect name for your creative pet
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Ben Short form of Benjamin, suits a cute pet
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Osogbo A city in Osun capital of Nigeria which host sacred forest osun-osogbo
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Muhammadu Nigerian 15th president Muhammadu Buhari
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Lagosian Means from or residing in Lagos state
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Buster Give your tough and resilient pet this name
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Brutus Suits a heavy and slow pet
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Chinko Means a friend
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Bailey Refers to ‘walls around the castle,’ suits your protective pet
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Efon Means blessed with wealth
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Naija Means one from Niger River
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Okpara Older person of Igbo community
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Ahmadu Alhaji Ahmadu, a politician and the only primer of the Northern region in Nigeria
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Zaria A major town in Northern Nigeria
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Oron A coastal city in Akwa Ibom state
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Erin Suits a peaceful pet
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Kano A state in Northern Nigeria famous for its leatherwork and weaving
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Brady Means spirited
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Kwa A Niger-Congo language spoken by Gun community in southwest Nigeria
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Chester Refers to a fortress, just like your reliable and brave pet
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Flavour A Nigerian musician known to sing in the Igbo language
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Gombe A city in Gombe state Northeastern Nigeria
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Charlie Diminutive of Charles for a pet who loves to mingle
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Eket The indigenous ethnic group in Akwa Ibom state of Nigeria
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Champ A dish made of mashed potatoes and chopped scallions with butter
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Boomer Suits a large pet
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Chinua Nigerian famous novelist Chinua Achebe, the name Chinua means God’s blessing
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Akure An agricultural city in south-western Nigeria
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Ibrahim Means father of many
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Obudu A Cross River state town in Nigeria
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Jalingo The capital of Taraba state in eastern Nigeria
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Karu An urban area in the central Nigerian state of Nasarawa
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Chance Suits a fortunate pet who has also brought you good luck
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Dimlang A mountain in Nigeria
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Jand Refers to a place outside Africa