225 Alcohol-Inspired Dog Names: Silly Ideas for Your Booze Hound
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View 5 More +Alcohol is a fun addition to everything from a casual dinner at home to a night out with friends. Many people also love giving their dogs food- and drink-related names, from silly to serious. The combination of people’s enjoyment of alcohol and of giving their dogs drink-related names seems to converge in the middle—right at names that are inspired by alcohol. From brands to cocktails to accessories, there are a ton of alcohol-inspired names for your dog.
How to Name Your Dog
It’s intimidating to choose a name for your dog, and many people stress over it. It’s a good idea to create a list of names that interest you before you bring your new dog home. Once they’re home, you can mark names off the list as your dog’s personality begins to shine. Maybe when you were looking at names, you were thinking that Cabernet would be a great dog name, but now you’re realizing that you’ve got a rough-and-tumble Jim Beam on your hands. It’s ok to take a few days to choose the perfect name for your new dog!
Alcohol Brand Names
- Tito
- Smirnoff
- Jack Daniel
- Johnnie Walker
- Jim Beam
- Jameson
- Bailey
- Captain Morgan
- Bacardi
- Budweiser
- Jägermeister
- Gordon
- Grey Goose
- Crown Royal
- Malibu
- Skyy
- Aperol
- Tanqueray
- Courvoisier
- Belvedere
- Ketel
- Jinro Soju
- Fireball
- Elijah Craig
- Jose Cuervo
- Everclear
- Cîroc
- Buffalo Trace
- Maker
- Hennessey
- Aviator
- Woodford
- Beefeater
- Patron
- Don Julio
- Michelob
- Pabst
- Miller
- Coors
- Heineken
- Corona
- Guinness
- Bud
- Busch
- Milwaukee
Cocktail Names
- Martini
- Daiquiri
- Margarita
- Cosmopolitan
- Mojito
- Manhattan
- White Russian
- Old Fashioned
- Gimlet
- Mint Julep
- Tom Collins
- Sazerac
- Paloma
- Sidecar
- Spritz
- Fizz
- Mai Tai
- Pina Colada
- Bloody Mary
- Moscow Mule
- Whiskey Sour
- Painkiller
- Caipirinha
- Hanky Panky
- Pimm
- Vesper
- Sidecar
- Harvey Wallbanger
- Fuzzy Navel
- Dirty Shirley
- Zombie
- Grasshopper
- Angry Dragon
- Bullfrog
- Bottom’s Up
Wine Names
- Merlot
- Cabernet
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Pinot
- Grigio
- Noir
- Syrah
- Sauvignon
- Sangiovese
- Tempranillo
- Muscat
- Champagne
- Sparkling
- Viognier
- Barbera
- Nebbiolo
- Grenache
- Caminaire
- Bordeaux
- Chablis
- Shiraz
- Zinfandel
- Malbec
- Mead
Liquor Names
- Tequila
- Whiskey
- Bourbon
- Sake
- Scorch
- Cognac
- Brandy
- Vodka
- Rum
- Mezcal
- Absinthe
- Gin
- Irish Cream
- Liqueur
- Cider
- Schnapps
- Baijiu
- Vermouth
- Amaretto
- Arrack
Beer Names
- Ale
- Pilsner
- Lager
- Stout
- Porter
- Witbier
- Dunkel
- Kolsch
- Bitter
- Sour
- Helles
- Saison
- Hefeweizen
- Tripel
- Doppelbock
- Dubbel
- Weizenbock
- Steam
- Rye
- Barley
- Gueuze
- Berliner
- Dunkles
- Weissbier
- Lambic
- Quadrupel
- Gose
- Session
- Wheat
- Belgian
Alcohol Adjacent Names
- Sommelier
- Cicerone
- Bartender
- Barkeep
- Buzz
- Dizzy
- Chaser
- Shaker
- Mixer
- Muddler
- Cork
- Stopper
- Crush
- Cask
- Barrel
- Brew
- Distill
- Bacchus
- Hooch
- Lightning
- Cocktail
- Highball
- Sling
- Tumbler
- Hurricane
- Milkshake
- Cordial
- Wobble
- Nosing
- Shooter
- Tulip
- Pousse
- Snifter
- Chalice
- Goblet
- Flute
- Coupe
- Mug
- Sling
- Pint
- Ice
- Oak
- Tennessee
- Kentucky
- Juice
- Spoon
- Jigger
- Booze
- Spirit
- Firewater
- Poison
- Courage
- Giggle
- Nightcap
- Tipple
- Grog
- Bender
- Potion
- Tipsy
- Mellow
- Sleepy
- Vintage
- Cellar
- Herb
- Grape
- Decanter
- Bouquet
- Raisin
- Tannin
- Alcohol
In Conclusion
There are lots of great names for your new dog that are related to alcohol. To make choosing the perfect name easier, pick out a couple of categories that interest you the most, then pick out your top few favorite names from those categories. The more you can narrow down your list, the easier it will be to name your pup. Keep in mind how the name might sound when you call for your dog as well. It might be odd to call down the street for Vodka to come home!
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Brooke Billingsley spent 9 years as a veterinary assistant before becoming a nurse in 2013. She lives in Arkansas with her boyfriend, and loves all animals; currently sharing a home with three dogs, two cats, five fish, and two snails. She has a soft spot for special needs animals and has a three-legged senior dog and an internet famous cat with acromegaly and cerebellar hypoplasia. Fish keeping has become a hobby of Brooke’s and she is continually learning how to give her aquarium pets the best life possible. Brooke enjoys gardening and keeps a vegetable garden during the summer months. She stays active with yoga and obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2020. She hosts a podcast focusing on folklore and myth and loves spending her free time researching and writing. Brooke believes that every day is an opportunity for learning and growth and she spends time daily working toward new skills and knowledge.
