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Friendly Dog Names

Friendly dogs need friendly names, and these names that mean friend or friendly along with love, fellowship, and kindness say friendly in more ways than one.

If you got a dog or puppy with the hopes that it would be your best friend, these friendly dog names could help cement that bond.

You'll notice that there are many different styles of dog names that mean friend or friendly. Also included here are friendly names for female dogs and male dogs.

The most popular names meaning friend for female dogs are Ruth, Winnie, and Bellamy. For male dogs, the most popular names with friendly meanings are Khalil, Edwin, and Alvin. Cute!

Time to name your new best friend!

Friendly Dog Names

Arvin

Meaning: friend of the people

Origin:German
1341
Elden

Meaning: noble friend

Origin:English
1584
Anissa

Meaning: friendly

Origin:Arabic
1586
Irwin

Meaning: boar friend

Origin:English
1983
Elvin

Meaning: noble friend

Origin:English
2117
Mykelti

Meaning: silent friend

Origin:Native American
2394
Sahir

Meaning: friend

Origin:Arabic
2447
Tomoya

Meaning: friend

Origin:Japanese
8718
Derwin

Meaning: dear friend

Origin:English
9203
Herophile

Meaning: friend of the heroes

Origin:Greek
10692
Nakotah

Meaning: friend to all

Origin:Sioux
11324
Clemens

Meaning: merciful and gentle

Origin:Latin
2430
Yoko

Meaning: good girl

Origin:Japanese
2683
Ruta

Meaning: compassionate friend

Origin:Polish, Latvian
4375
Winfrey

Meaning: peaceful friend

Origin:Variation of Winfrith, English
5747
Dill

Meaning: loyal

Origin:Diminutive of Dillon, Irish
5165
Dumuzid

Meaning: loyal son

Origin:Sumerian
15723
Mitra

Meaning: angel

Origin:Hindi
2480
Winola

Meaning: charming friend

Origin:German
2580
Safiyya

Meaning: confidante, best friend

Origin:Arabic
2771