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Labrador names: ideas for black, yellow and chocolate labs
Labrador retrievers come in three colours — black, yellow and chocolate — so many owners choose a name that matches the coat. Labs are outgoing, food-motivated and famously friendly, which makes playful and food names a natural fit.
40 labrador names with meanings
- EspressoItalian strong coffee
- Cocofrom chocolate/cocoa; also Coco Chanel
- Pepperthe spice
- Trufflethe prized fungus or chocolate
- Caramelgolden-brown sweet
- Licoricethe black candy
- Oreothe black-and-white cookie
- Toffeecaramel candy
- Biscuitthe baked treat
- Cookiethe treat
- Sabledark brown fur
- Bearthe animal
- Cosmo"order, universe"
- LokiNorse trickster god
- Hersheychocolate brand
- CroissantFrench pastry
- Saffrongolden spice
- Buttersoft and golden
- Pretzelthe twisted bread; German Brezel
- Midnightdarkest hour
- Shadowfor dark, quiet pets
- Mangothe tropical fruit
- Fudgesoft chocolate candy
- Honeysweet golden honey
- KonaHawaiian coast; also coffee
- Raventhe black bird
- Velvetsoft fabric
- Ebonythe dark wood
- Wafflesthe breakfast food
- Snickersthe candy; giggles
- ChurroSpanish fried pastry
- LatteItalian "milk" (coffee with milk)
- Cinnamonthe warm spice
- FelixLatin "lucky"; Felix the Cat is a black-and-white cartoon cat
- Browniethe chocolate square
- Sunnycheerful and bright
- BriocheFrench sweet bread
- Gingerthe spice; reddish fur
- HadesGreek god of the underworld
- Coalblack as coal
Tips for choosing
- Chocolate lab: Cocoa, Mocha, Hershey.
- Black lab: Onyx, Shadow, Jet.
- Yellow lab: Honey, Butter, Goldie.
- Pick a name with one or two syllables — dogs and cats pick those up fastest.
- Avoid names that sound like commands ("Kit" vs "sit", "Bo" vs "no").
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FAQ
What is a good labrador name?
Popular picks from this list include Espresso, Coco, Pepper, Truffle, Caramel. The best name is short, easy to call and doesn't sound like a command.
How do I teach my pet its new name?
Say the name in a happy voice and reward with a treat or praise the moment your pet looks at you. Short sessions a few times a day work best; most pets respond within one to two weeks.