113 matching dog name pairs for two dogs

Two dogs mean twice the fun and twice the shouting at the back door. A pair of names that goes together can make the whole household smile, and they are easy to remember when you are introducing your new family.

Each entry below is a pair, such as Salt & Pepper or Romeo & Juliet, with a short note on what makes the match work. They are sorted into food duos, famous couples and partners from history and books, myth and legend pairs, rhyming names, and opposites and contrasts. You can use them in any combination for two boys, two girls or a mixed pair.

The main thing to check is sound. Names that start or end with the same sounds can blur together when you call them, so choose names that are easy to tell apart when shouted. Rhyming pairs are very cute, but they may need extra practice.