Have you ever gazed up at the night sky with your furry friend by your side and felt that special connection? There’s something magical about the moon that captivates both humans and dogs alike. Maybe it’s those late-night walks under the moonlight, or the way your pup howls when the full moon appears – whatever it is, moon-inspired names capture that special wonder perfectly.
As a dog lover myself, I’ve always been drawn to celestial names. My neighbor named her silver husky Luna, and honestly, watching that gorgeous dog run under the moonlight is like seeing the name come to life!
In this guide, I’m sharing everything you need to know about moon-inspired dog names – from ancient lunar mythology to modern pop culture references. Whether you have a mysterious black Lab or a glowing white Samoyed, you’ll find the perfect lunar name to match your pup’s personality.
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Moon Inspired Dog Names
- Luna – Latin origin meaning “moon,” one of the most popular celestial names for pets
- Apollo – Greek god associated with the sun but famous for NASA’s moon missions
- Selene – Greek goddess of the moon, known for driving her moon chariot across the night sky
- Atlas – Named after both the Titan who held up the sky and a prominent lunar crater
- Diana – Roman goddess of the moon and hunting, perfect for active breeds
- Nova – Refers to a bright stellar explosion, capturing the brilliance of the moon
- Orion – Famous constellation often seen near the moon in night skies
- Eclipse – The magical moment when the moon passes between earth and sun
- Phoebe – Titan associated with the moon in Greek mythology
- Cosmic – Relating to the cosmos and universe the moon belongs to
- Celeste – Latin origin meaning “heavenly” or “of the sky” where the moon resides
- Crescent – The beautiful curved shape of the waxing or waning moon
- Sterling – Referring to silver, the color of moonlight
- Buzz – After Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon
- Io – One of Jupiter’s largest moons, fiery and dramatic
- Aurora – The northern lights, often seen alongside the moon
- Titan – Saturn’s largest moon, also suggesting strength and power
- Shadow – The darkness cast by objects in moonlight
- Astro – From “astrum,” Latin for star, honoring the moon’s nighttime companions
- Orbit – The path the moon takes around Earth
- Galaxy – The collection of stars our moon belongs to
- Halo – The beautiful ring sometimes visible around the moon
- Silver – The color of moonlight on a clear night
- Dusk – The time when the moon begins to appear
- Twilight – The magical time between day and night when the moon emerges
- Beam – As in moonbeam, the rays of light from the moon
- Sky – The moon’s vast, endless home
- Glow – The soft, ethereal light of the moon
- Midnight – When the moon is often at its highest point
- Comet – A celestial visitor that crosses the moon’s domain
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Moon Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
- Laika – First dog in space aboard Soviet Sputnik 2, forever connected to space exploration
- Astro – The beloved pet dog from “The Jetsons” cartoon series
- Satellite – Featured in the film “October Sky,” connecting to lunar orbiting objects
- Moon Moon – Famous internet meme wolf/dog that became a viral sensation
- Pluto – Disney’s famous dog, named after what was once considered a planet
- K-9 – The robotic dog companion from Doctor Who’s space adventures
- Hubble – Named after the famous space telescope that captures moon images
- Rocket – Guardians of the Galaxy character, not technically a dog but a space-traveling raccoon
- Sirius – The “dog star,” brightest in the night sky, featured in Harry Potter
- Star – Generic space name featured in many films and TV shows
- Cosmo – The telepathic Soviet space dog from Marvel comics
- Apollo – Several pop culture references, including Rocky Balboa’s dog
- Muffin – In the cartoon “Puppy Dog Pals,” goes on a mission to the moon
- Neil – After Neil Armstrong, referenced in many space-themed movies
- Luna – Appears in numerous films and TV shows, including Harry Potter (Luna Lovegood)
- Galaxy – Featured in numerous science fiction works across media
- Stardust – Name used in several space-themed children’s shows
- Orbit – Common name in science fiction for robot pets
- Comet – The dog from TV show “Full House”
- Meteor – Featured in various space adventure cartoons
- Eclipse – Featured in the Twilight saga (though as a wolf)
- Newton – Named after the physicist, appears in several sci-fi films
- Sputnik – First satellite in space, used as a pet name in sci-fi shows
- Titan – Name used for dogs in various superhero films
- Voyager – Named after the space probe, used in Star Trek universe
- Kepler – After the astronomer, appears in space documentaries
- Juno – Space mission name used for pets in several films
- Einstein – Famous scientist name used for dogs in Back to the Future
- Halley – Named after the famous comet, appears in science education shows
- Nova – Featured in Planet of the Apes and other sci-fi franchises
If you love pop culture references, you might enjoy our collection of movie-inspired cat names that work wonderfully for dogs too!
Male Moon Inspired Dog Names
- Apollo – Greek god associated with the sun but famous for NASA’s lunar missions
- Armstrong – After Neil Armstrong, first human to walk on the moon
- Buzz – After Buzz Aldrin, second man on the moon
- Cosmo – Relating to the cosmos and universe
- Atlas – Named after both the Titan who held up the sky and a lunar crater
- Orion – Prominent constellation often visible near the moon
- Titan – Saturn’s largest moon, suggesting strength and power
- Oberon – One of Uranus’s major moons, from Shakespeare
- Neil – After Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon
- Aldrin – After Buzz Aldrin, second man to walk on the lunar surface
- Collins – After Michael Collins, Apollo 11 command module pilot
- Galileo – Astronomer who first observed the moon with a telescope
- Houston – After Mission Control for lunar landings
- Orbit – The path the moon takes around Earth
- Rocket – The vehicle that takes astronauts to the moon
- Astro – From “astrum,” Latin for star
- Draco – Dragon constellation visible during certain moon phases
- Rigel – Bright star in Orion constellation, visible with the moon
- Triton – Neptune’s largest moon
- Deimos – One of Mars’ moons, meaning “dread” in Greek
- Phobos – Mars’ larger moon, meaning “fear” in Greek
- Hubble – After the space telescope that captures lunar images
- Wolf – After the January “Wolf Moon”
- Hunter – After the October “Hunter’s Moon”
- Buck – After the July “Buck Moon”
- Harvest – After the September “Harvest Moon”
- Storm – After the stormy moon appearance through clouds
- Kepler – Famous astronomer who studied planetary motions
- Newton – Physicist who explained lunar gravity
- Tycho – Major lunar crater named after astronomer Tycho Brahe
For more strong male name options, explore our powerful last names collection that works great for dogs too!
Female Moon Inspired Dog Names
- Luna – Latin for “moon,” the most popular moon-inspired name
- Selene – Greek goddess of the moon
- Diana – Roman goddess of the moon and hunting
- Artemis – Greek equivalent of Diana, goddess of the moon
- Phoebe – Titan associated with the moon in Greek mythology
- Celeste – Latin origin meaning “heavenly” or “of the sky”
- Aurora – The northern lights, often seen alongside the moon
- Ayla – Turkish origin meaning “moonlight”
- Mona – Old English for “moon”
- Cordelia – A moon of Uranus in our solar system
- Juliet – A moon of Uranus named after Shakespeare’s character
- Portia – Another moon of Uranus in our solar system
- Elara – One of Jupiter’s moons, named after Zeus’s lover
- Leda – A moon of Jupiter in our solar system
- Callisto – One of Jupiter’s largest moons
- Europa – Distinctive icy moon of Jupiter
- Thebe – Small inner moon of Jupiter
- Io – Volcanic moon of Jupiter with distinctive coloration
- Titania – Largest moon of Uranus, queen of the fairies in Shakespeare
- Miranda – Uranian moon with extremely varied terrain
- Ariel – Bright moon of Uranus named after a Shakespearean character
- Juno – Roman goddess, also a space mission to Jupiter
- Star – Simple and beautiful celestial reference
- Nova – A star that suddenly increases in brightness
- Pearl – For the moon’s pearly glow
- Silver – The color of moonlight
- Cressida – A small inner moon of Uranus
- Bianca – Another small moon of Uranus
- Flower – After May’s “Flower Moon”
- Snow – After February’s “Snow Moon”
Love these feminine options? You might also enjoy our aesthetic girl names that have a similar ethereal quality!
Moon inspired dog names male
- Lunar – Directly meaning “of the moon”
- Aries – Constellation visible during certain moon phases
- Sirius – The “Dog Star,” brightest star in the night sky
- Mercury – Planet closest to the sun, visible near the moon
- Mars – The red planet in our solar system
- Jupiter – Largest planet, with many moons of its own
- Saturn – Famous ringed planet in our solar system
- Leo – Zodiac constellation visible during certain lunar cycles
- Zodiac – The band of constellations the moon passes through
- Horizon – Where the moon rises and sets
- Shadow – Cast by objects in moonlight
- Eclipse – When moon passes between earth and sun
- Phantom – For the ghostly appearance of the moon through clouds
- Zero – Like zero gravity on the moon’s surface
- Crater – Depression formed by impact on lunar surface
- Dusk – When the moon begins to appear in the sky
- Midnight – When the moon is often highest in the sky
- Alpine – After the lunar mountain ranges
- Dust – As in “moon dust” covering the lunar surface
- Silver – The color of moonlight on a clear night
- Blue – As in “once in a blue moon” rare occurrence
- Ember – For the moon’s sometimes reddish harvest appearance
- Twilight – Time between day and night when moon appears
- Beam – As in “moonbeam,” rays of light from the moon
- Admiral – Suggesting nobility like the “king of the night sky”
- Captain – Leader of a space mission to the moon
- Ranger – After the Ranger lunar missions
- Surveyor – After the Surveyor lunar missions
- Charon – Pluto’s largest moon
- Helios – Greek sun god, counterpart to moon goddesses
If you’re looking for more masculine options, check out our gothic boy names that pair wonderfully with lunar themes!
Moon inspired dog names female
- Moonbeam – The gentle rays of moonlight
- Crescent – The beautiful curved shape of a waxing or waning moon
- Stella – Latin for “star,” moon’s companion in the night sky
- Lyra – Constellation visible alongside the moon
- Vega – Bright star in Lyra constellation
- Galaxy – The collection of stars our moon belongs to
- Halo – The beautiful ring sometimes visible around the moon
- Dione – Moon of Saturn in our solar system
- Tethys – Another of Saturn’s major moons
- Rhea – Second-largest moon of Saturn
- Puck – Small moon of Uranus named after Shakespeare character
- Larissa – Fifth-largest moon of Neptune
- Chandra – Sanskrit for “moon,” used in Hindu mythology
- Aitne – Small moon of Jupiter in our solar system
- Himalia – Jupiter’s fifth largest moon
- Eclipse – The magical moment when moon passes between earth and sun
- Twilight – The time between day and night when moon appears
- Dawn – When the moon sets as morning begins
- Glow – The soft, ethereal light of the moon
- Mystic – For the moon’s mysterious qualities
- Serenity – After the Sea of Serenity on the moon
- Tranquility – After the Sea of Tranquility, Apollo 11 landing site
- Esmeralda – Meaning “emerald,” like the moon viewed through certain filters
- Shimmer – The way moonlight plays on water
- Sterling – Another word for silver, the color of moonlight
- Misty – For the moon’s appearance through light clouds
- Ember – For the moon’s sometimes reddish glow
- Aura – The distinctive feeling or atmosphere around the moon
- Echo – Sound reflecting like moonlight does
- Lumina – From “luminous,” full of light like the moon
For more feminine celestial options, explore our celestial girl names collection for inspiration!
Star names for dogs female
- Stella – Latin for “star”
- Astrid – Norse origin meaning “divinely beautiful” or “star”
- Estelle – French origin meaning “star”
- Nova – A star that suddenly increases in brightness
- Lyra – Constellation containing the bright star Vega
- Vega – Fifth brightest star in the night sky
- Polaris – The North Star, constant and reliable
- Celeste – Latin origin meaning “heavenly” or “of the sky”
- Andromeda – Galaxy nearest to our own Milky Way
- Cassiopeia – Distinctive W-shaped constellation
- Bellatrix – Third brightest star in Orion, meaning “female warrior”
- Carina – Constellation containing the second-brightest star
- Mira – Variable star whose brightness changes over time
- Electra – One of the seven sisters in Pleiades star cluster
- Adhara – Second-brightest star in Canis Major
- Capella – Sixth-brightest star in the night sky
- Altair – Twelfth-brightest star in the night sky
- Aster – Greek for “star”
- Starla – Modern name meaning “star”
- Danica – Slavic origin meaning “morning star”
- Esther – Persian origin possibly meaning “star”
- Seren – Welsh origin meaning “star”
- Tara – Sanskrit origin meaning “star”
- Alcyone – Brightest star in the Pleiades cluster
- Nashira – Gamma Capricorni star in the constellation
- Phoebe – Titan associated with the moon and brilliance
- Astra – Latin for “stars”
- Hoshi – Japanese for “star”
- Najima – Arabic origin meaning “star”
- Estrella – Spanish for “star”
If you love these starry names, you might also enjoy our celestial girl names collection for more heavenly inspiration!
Moon inspired dog names boy
- Cosmic – Relating to the universe or cosmos
- Galileo – Astronomer who first observed moon with telescope
- Astro – From “astrum,” Latin for star
- Rocket – Vehicle that takes astronauts to the moon
- Buzz – After Buzz Aldrin, second man on the moon
- Armstrong – After Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon
- Apollo – NASA’s moon mission program
- Orbit – The path the moon takes around Earth
- Zodiac – Band of constellations the moon passes through
- Tycho – Major lunar crater named after astronomer
- Meteor – Space rock that burns up in atmosphere
- Comet – Icy space object with a visible tail
- Galaxy – The collection of stars our moon belongs to
- Aldrin – After Buzz Aldrin, second man on the moon
- Collins – After Michael Collins from Apollo 11
- Lunar – Directly meaning “of the moon”
- Titan – Saturn’s largest moon
- Draco – Dragon constellation visible with the moon
- Atlas – Named after both the Titan and a lunar crater
- Duke – After Charles Duke, Apollo 16 astronaut
- Bean – After Alan Bean, fourth person to walk on moon
- Cernan – After Eugene Cernan, last person to walk on moon
- Horizon – Where the moon rises and sets
- Module – The lunar landing craft
- Eagle – The Apollo 11 lunar module
- Falcon – The Apollo 15 lunar module
- Antares – The Apollo 14 lunar module
- Orion – Constellation and new NASA spacecraft
- Tranquility – Apollo 11 landing site, Sea of Tranquility
- Surveyor – Early lunar landing program
For more boy name inspiration, explore our fantasy names for boys collection that offers magical options!
Moon inspired dog names girl
- Luna – Latin for “moon,” most popular moon-inspired name
- Selene – Greek goddess of the moon
- Diana – Roman goddess of the moon and hunting
- Artemis – Greek equivalent of Diana, goddess of the moon
- Phoebe – Titan associated with the moon in Greek mythology
- Celeste – Latin origin meaning “heavenly” or “of the sky”
- Aurora – Northern lights, often seen alongside the moon
- Ayla – Turkish origin meaning “moonlight”
- Mona – Old English for “moon”
- Cynthia – Another name for Artemis/Diana, the moon goddess
- Lucine – Armenian origin meaning “moon” or “light”
- Mahtab – Persian origin meaning “moonlight”
- Qamar – Arabic origin meaning “moon”
- Yue – Chinese origin meaning “moon”
- Indu – Sanskrit origin meaning “moon”
- Mahina – Hawaiian origin meaning “moon”
- Neoma – Greek origin meaning “new moon”
- Hala – Arabic origin referring to the halo around the moon
- Esmeralda – For the moon’s sometimes greenish appearance
- Jaci – Native American Guarani meaning “moon”
- Larissa – Fifth-largest moon of Neptune
- Hecate – Greek goddess associated with the moon
- Portia – Moon of Uranus in our solar system
- Titania – Largest moon of Uranus
- Elara – One of Jupiter’s moons
- Callisto – One of Jupiter’s largest moons
- Thebe – Small inner moon of Jupiter
- Europa – Distinctive icy moon of Jupiter
- Io – Volcanic moon of Jupiter
- Miranda – Uranian moon with extremely varied terrain
If you love these feminine moon names, check out our mermaid names for girls that have a similar magical quality!
Star names for dogs male
- Sirius – Brightest star in the night sky, the “Dog Star”
- Orion – Famous constellation often seen near the moon
- Rigel – Brightest star in Orion constellation
- Altair – Twelfth-brightest star in the night sky
- Castor – One of the twin stars in Gemini constellation
- Pollux – Castor’s twin in Gemini constellation
- Draco – Dragon constellation visible in northern hemisphere
- Perseus – Constellation named after Greek hero
- Archer – Alternative name for Sagittarius constellation
- Leo – Lion constellation in the zodiac
- Taurus – Bull constellation in the zodiac
- Aries – Ram constellation in the zodiac
- Hercules – Constellation named after Greek hero
- Scorpius – Scorpion constellation in the zodiac
- Boötes – Herdsman constellation containing Arcturus
- Arcturus – Brightest star in northern hemisphere
- Aldebaran – Brightest star in Taurus constellation
- Regulus – Brightest star in Leo constellation
- Antares – Brightest star in Scorpius constellation
- Spica – Brightest star in Virgo constellation
- Canopus – Second-brightest star in night sky
- Procyon – Eighth-brightest star in night sky
- Betelgeuse – Red supergiant star in Orion
- Deneb – Brightest star in Cygnus constellation
- Fomalhaut – Eighteenth-brightest star in night sky
- Atlas – Star in Pleiades cluster and Titan who held the sky
- Aster – Greek for “star”
- Sol – Latin name for our sun, the closest star
- Astro – From “astrum,” Latin for star
- Sagan – After astronomer Carl Sagan
For more star-inspired names, explore our celestial boy names collection!
Moon names for dogs female
- Luna – Latin for “moon,” the most popular lunar-inspired name
- Selene – Greek goddess of the moon
- Artemis – Greek goddess associated with the moon
- Diana – Roman goddess of the moon and hunting
- Phoebe – Titan associated with the moon in Greek mythology
- Chang’e – Chinese goddess of the moon
- Cynthia – Epithet for the Greek moon goddess Artemis
- Soma – Hindu god associated with the moon
- Mawu – African moon goddess in Dahomey mythology
- Ix Chel – Mayan moon goddess associated with medicine
- Hecate – Greek goddess sometimes associated with the moon
- Aibhe – Irish name meaning “radiance” like moonlight
- Arianrhod – Welsh goddess associated with moon and stars
- Tsukuyomi – Japanese moon god in Shinto religion
- Dawa – Tibetan name meaning “moon”
- Hina – Polynesian moon goddess
- Lucina – Roman goddess of childbirth, associated with moon
- Mona – Old English for “moon”
- Neoma – Greek origin meaning “new moon”
- Qamar – Arabic name meaning “moon”
- Thoth – Egyptian god sometimes associated with the moon
- Yue – Chinese name meaning “moon”
- Mahina – Hawaiian for “moon”
- Ixchel – Mayan goddess of the moon
- Jaci – Native American Guarani meaning “moon”
- Mayari – Filipino goddess of the moon
- Lona – Variation of Luna, meaning “moon”
- Ayla – Turkish name meaning “moonlight”
- Amaris – Hebrew origin meaning “child of the moon”
- Larissa – Fifth-largest moon of Neptune
If you enjoy these magical moon names, you might also like our collection of space names for girls for more celestial inspiration!
Why Choose a Moon-Inspired Name for Your Dog?
Moon-inspired names aren’t just beautiful – they’re meaningful too. Here’s why so many pet parents are looking to the night sky for naming inspiration:
- Timeless appeal: The moon has fascinated humans for thousands of years
- Symbolic meaning: Represents calmness, mystery, and natural cycles
- Unique without being strange: Stands out from popular names but remains easy to pronounce
- Suits many breeds: Works especially well for silver, white, or black dogs
- Conversation starter: Gives you a fun story to tell at the dog park
Plus, there’s something special about calling your dog’s name under the actual moonlight during those evening walks!
Understanding Types of Moon-Inspired Names
Moon-inspired names come in several delightful varieties:
Direct References
These names directly reference the moon itself or its qualities, like Lunar or Silver.
Mythology-Based Names
Many cultures have moon deities and myths. Names like Diana (Roman moon goddess) or Chandra (Hindu moon god) fall into this category.
Scientific Lunar Names
These come from moon features, missions, or astronomical terms, such as Apollo or Crater.
Lunar Pop Culture
Names inspired by movies, books, or songs that feature the moon, like Bella (from “New Moon”).
Global Moon Names From Different Languages
The moon has inspired beautiful words across cultures. These names not only sound gorgeous but carry the meaning of “moon” from around the world:
| Language | Name | Pronunciation | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latin | Luna | LOO-nah | Female |
| Japanese | Tsuki | SOO-kee | Unisex |
| Hawaiian | Mahina | mah-HEE-nah | Female |
| Arabic | Qamar | KAH-mar | Male |
| Welsh | Lleuad | HLAY-ad | Female |
| Greek | Selene | seh-LEE-nee | Female |
| Hindi | Chandra | CHUN-drah | Male |
| Italian | Mezza | MET-sah | Female |
| Turkish | Ay | Eye | Unisex |
| Korean | Dal | Dahl | Unisex |
I once met a Great Pyrenees named Mahina at the beach – the Hawaiian moon name perfectly suited her white coat that seemed to glow in the evening light!
Lunar Geography Names
The moon’s surface features have some pretty cool names that make great dog names too:
- Tranquility – After the Sea of Tranquility (where Apollo 11 landed)
- Tycho – A prominent lunar crater
- Atlas – A moon crater named after the Greek titan
- Imbrium – From Mare Imbrium, the “Sea of Showers”
- Hadley – A mountain range on the moon
- Copernicus – A large, bright crater
These names work especially well for intelligent breeds like Border Collies or German Shepherds!
Full Moon Names Through the Seasons
Different cultures gave unique names to full moons throughout the year. These make for especially meaningful dog names:
- Wolf – January’s full moon, perfect for husky or malamute types
- Snow – February’s full moon, ideal for white dogs
- Worm – March’s full moon (maybe for those wiggly puppies!)
- Pink – April’s full moon, sweet for light-colored females
- Flower – May’s full moon, perfect for gentle souls
- Strawberry – June’s full moon, cute for reddish dogs
- Buck – July’s full moon, strong male name
- Sturgeon – August’s full moon, unique option
- Harvest – September’s full moon, warm and earthy
- Hunter – October’s full moon, good for sporting dogs
- Beaver – November’s full moon, suits busy, hard-working breeds
- Cold – December’s full moon, nice for winter puppies
My friend adopted a chocolate Lab in October and named him Hunter after the October full moon. He actually turned out to be a natural retriever – sometimes names just fit!
Comprehensive List of Moon-Inspired Dog Names
Female Moon Dog Names
- Luna – The most popular moon-inspired name, Latin for moon
- Selene – Greek moon goddess
- Diana – Roman goddess of the moon and hunting
- Artemis – Greek equivalent of Diana
- Phoebe – Titan associated with the moon in Greek mythology
- Celeste – Means “heavenly” or “of the sky”
- Ember – For the moon’s sometimes reddish glow
- Star – The moon’s nighttime companion
- Eclipse – When the moon crosses the sun’s path
- Nova – Refers to a bright stellar event
- Aurora – The northern lights, often seen with the moon
- Ayla – Means “moonlight” in Turkish
- Mona – Old English for moon
- Portia – A moon of Uranus
- Juliet – A moon of Uranus
- Cordelia – Another moon of Uranus
- Larissa – A moon of Neptune
- Elara – A moon of Jupiter
- Leda – A moon of Jupiter
- Thebe – A small moon of Jupiter
- Io – One of Jupiter’s largest moons
- Callisto – One of Jupiter’s Galilean moons
- Europa – Another Galilean moon
- Aitne – A small moon of Jupiter
- Himalia – Jupiter’s fifth largest moon
- Titania – Largest moon of Uranus
- Miranda – A moon of Uranus
- Ariel – A bright moon of Uranus
- Juno – Roman goddess, also a space mission
- Esmeralda – Means “emerald,” like the moon viewed through certain filters
Check out more beautiful options in our collection of flower names for girls that pair wonderfully with lunar themes!
Male Moon Dog Names
- Apollo – God associated with the sun, but tied to lunar missions
- Buzz – After Buzz Aldrin, second man on the moon
- Armstrong – After Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon
- Cosmo – Relating to space and the cosmos
- Orbit – The path the moon takes around Earth
- Astro – Referring to the stars and space
- Rocket – How we get to the moon
- Atlas – A moon crater and Titan who held up the sky
- Neil – After Neil Armstrong
- Aldrin – After Buzz Aldrin
- Collins – After Michael Collins from Apollo 11
- Orion – A constellation often seen near the moon
- Titan – Largest moon of Saturn
- Oberon – A major moon of Uranus
- Taurus – A zodiac constellation
- Leo – Another zodiac sign visible during lunar cycles
- Draco – A dragon constellation
- Triton – Neptune’s largest moon
- Deimos – A moon of Mars
- Phobos – The other moon of Mars
- Aries – A constellation visible during certain moon phases
- Sirius – The brightest star in the night sky
- Rigel – A bright star in Orion
- Pluto – Former planet with moons of its own
- Galaxy – The collection of stars our moon belongs to
- Meteor – A shooting star seen against the night sky
- Comet – An icy space object with a tail
- Hubble – After the space telescope
- Crescent – A moon phase
- Horizon – Where the moon rises and sets
If you’re looking for strong, celestial names, our list of strong boy names offers more great options!
Unisex Moon Dog Names
- Moon – Simple and to the point
- Sky – The moon’s home
- Silver – The color of moonlight
- Shadow – Cast by the moon
- Twilight – The time when the moon appears
- Dusk – When the moon begins to shine
- Midnight – When the moon is often highest
- Blue – As in “once in a blue moon”
- Halo – The ring sometimes seen around the moon
- Echo – Sound reflecting like moonlight
- Glow – The soft light of the moon
- Ray – A beam of moonlight
- Sterling – Another word for silver
- Nova – A bright stellar event
- Nebula – A cloud in space
- Cosmic – Relating to the cosmos
- Astral – Relating to stars
- Lunar – Directly meaning “of the moon”
- Sol – The sun, which reflects off the moon
- Mercury – The closest planet to the sun
- Mars – The red planet
- Venus – A planet often visible near the moon
- Saturn – The ringed planet
- Jupiter – The largest planet
- Neptune – A distant blue planet
- Comet – An object that crosses the night sky
- Lyra – A constellation
- Vega – A bright star
- Zero – Like zero gravity on the moon
- Gravity – What keeps the moon in orbit
I once dog-sat a husky-shepherd mix named Shadow – every time we walked under moonlight, his silhouette against the ground looked almost magical, totally living up to his name!
How to Choose the Perfect Moon Name for Your Dog
Finding the perfect lunar name involves considering several factors:
Match the Name to Your Dog’s Appearance
- White or silver dogs: Luna, Silver, Moonbeam, Pearl
- Black dogs: Eclipse, Shadow, Midnight, Umbra
- Spotted or dappled dogs: Crater, Star, Cosmic
- Golden/yellow dogs: Harvest, Apollo, Sol
- Gray dogs: Dust (as in moon dust), Ash, Storm
Consider Your Dog’s Personality
- Energetic dogs: Rocket, Buzz, Orbit
- Calm, peaceful dogs: Selene, Tranquility, Serene
- Mysterious dogs: Shadow, Eclipse, Enigma
- Loyal, protective dogs: Atlas, Guardian, Protector
- Playful dogs: Beam, Twinkle, Spark
Practical Considerations
- Easy to call out: Choose names with 1-2 syllables for training
- Distinct sound: Avoid names that sound like commands (Bo sounds like “No”)
- Future-proof: Will you still love the name when your puppy is a senior dog?
- Family-friendly: Consider if you’re comfortable yelling the name at the dog park
My cousin chose “Moon” for her Border Collie, thinking it was perfect – until she realized how many words sound like Moon when calling across the park! She ended up calling him Moonie instead, which worked much better for training.
Famous Dogs with Moon-Inspired Names
Drawing inspiration from well-known dogs with lunar names:
Real-Life Famous Dogs
- Luna – Several celebrity dogs, including Chrissy Teigen’s pup
- Apollo – John Travolta’s dog
- Cosmo – Scarlett Johansson’s dog
Fictional Moon-Named Dogs
- Astro – The Jetsons’ dog
- Satellite – From the movie “October Sky”
- Moon Moon – The famous internet meme wolf
Moon-Themed Dog Products to Complement the Name
If you’re going all-in on the lunar theme, consider these moon-themed accessories:
- Moon and stars collar and leash set
- Crescent moon dog tag
- Glow-in-the-dark toys for nighttime play
- Moon-shaped dog bed
- Space-themed bandanas or bow ties
I gave my friend a moon-shaped dog tag for her new puppy Luna, and it looked absolutely adorable on the little silver collar!
Final Thoughts
Moon-inspired names have a timeless quality that makes them perfect for our canine companions. They connect us to something bigger than ourselves – the vast night sky that humans and dogs have gazed upon together for thousands of years.
Whether you choose a name that directly references the moon like Luna or Lunar, or something more subtle like Silver or Shadow, your dog’s name will carry that magical moonlit energy throughout their life.
Have you chosen a moon-inspired name for your dog? I’d love to hear which one you picked and the story behind it! Or maybe you have a lunar name I haven’t included here? The moon inspires us all differently, just like our unique and wonderful dogs.
Looking for more celestial inspiration? Check out our collection of celestial girl names and celestial boy names for even more magical options!
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