Toffee, Hazel, Cinder and Amber each pick out a different detail in a black-and-brown coat. You can name her for the warm brown markings, the darker background, or just choose a favorite such as Ruby. These 50 ideas are grouped so you can follow the part of her look that caught your eye.
Warm brown associations
Hazel
Maple
Toffee — A warm-brown association with a playful sound.
Caramel
Ginger
Honey
Cinnamon
Acorn
Chestnut
Nutmeg
Dark accents
Sable
Raven
Onyx
Shadow
Midnight
Ebony
Ink
Velvet
Storm
Cinder — A darker alternative with a softer ending than Ink.
Names inspired by markings
Truffle
Patches
Dapple
Speckle
Freckles
Dot
Dotty
Marble
Mosaic — For someone drawn to the pattern more than either color.
Brindle
Warm color words and name-like alternatives
Amber
Goldie
Sunny
Saffron
Marigold
Autumn
Dawn
Raya
Copper
Bronwyn
Classic names
Ruby
Nora
Mabel
Clara
Stella
Winnie
Pippa
Maisie
Tilly
Lottie
Choose the detail you want to echo
A pair of tan eyebrows might suggest Dotty; warm brown legs might bring Toffee to mind. You don’t need a name that describes every marking. If all the color words feel a bit literal, Mabel and Ruby offer a different direction.
