85+ Classic and Unique Names for Chocolate Labradors

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Since Labradors are the most popular dogs in America for 29 years running, there are tons of pet parents naming their new labradors every year.

As a chocolate labrador mom for almost 20 years, I’ve heard so many great name suggestions and guesses from people who meet my dogs.

In this blog post, I share 30+ classic names for chocolate labradors and 55+ unique names. I also split the lists into great names for boy dogs and girl dogs.

Some of the dog names I included are inspired by what I hear people suggesting at the dog park. Others are from some of my favorite labradors (including my own!). A few are borrowed from suggestions in dog mom Facebook groups. I hope you enjoy the list!

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The Best Chocolate Labrador Names

Are you getting a chocolate lab puppy or adopting a new dog and need name ideas? I hope that the 50+ dog name suggestions in this post help inspire you!

I’d love to know what name you settle on. Please comment at the end of this post with the best names for chocolate labradors that you love and I might have missed!

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Classic Chocolate Lab Names

Classic names for chocolate labs are often inspired by chocolatey foods and candy or coffee. These names fit perfectly since labs are super sweet and full of energy!

Classic Girl Dog Names:
Coco
Hershey
Mocha
Java
Nutmeg
Cinnamon
Lucy
Lola
Harper
Nellie
Kona
Latte
Lady
Candy
Reese
Godiva
Nutella
Rocher
Tiramisu

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Classic Boy Dog Names:
Guinness
Gunner
Hunter
Toblerone (Toby)
Rolo
Bear
Snickers
Ace
Shadow
Trapper
Camo
Jake
Bailey
Duke
Major
Charlie
Fudge

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Unique Chocolate Labrador Names

How many times has someone asked me if my dog is named Coco or Guinness? Too many times to count! If you want to have a more unique name for your lab, try some of these ideas.

Unique Girl Dog Names:
Georgia
Luna
Mia
Demi
Kalya
Zoey
Beauty
Duchess
Lulu

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Gigi
Katniss
Prada
Skye
Layla
Roxy
Hazel
Sadie
Betty
Mabel
Tilly
Cleo
Marjie
Gemma
Olivia

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Unique Boy Dog Names:
Burt
Mojo
Finn
Zeke
Otis
Gnocchi
Dawson
Diesel
Murphy
Handsome
Romeo
Bo
Atlas
Ozzy
Rocky

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Brutus
Beau
Brody
Kansas
Boomer
Grenade
Tank
Sir
Winston
Bruno
Ravioli
Walter
Cuba
Coach
Wally
Enzo
Stanley

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How do you pick the best name for your lab?

Chocolate labs make amazing companions, pets and best friends! They deserve a name that lives up to all that.

You might want to consider a dog name with a meaning tied to some of the activities you plan to do together.

If you love hunting and the outdoors, there are names for that.

If you think chocolate labs are the SWEETEST dogs (which they are!), maybe you should go for a candy-inspired name.

I also love to get dog name inspiration from some of my favorite books and musicians. With my old dog Lola there were so many songs we could sing to her! With my current lab Lucy I love to sing “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”

Sometimes you need to meet your new lab pup or adult rescue in person to know what their name should be. I hope my suggestions here help you narrow down the options.

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