Awesome Autumn Puppy Names
For that new Fall Dog

by Janice Jones     |Last updated 11-15-2025

Autumn is a warm, colorful, and cozy season, full of changing leaves, harvest flavors, and crisp evenings that make you want to curl up with your new puppy. If your puppy arrived during the fall months or you adore sweater weather and pumpkin patches, choosing an autumn-inspired dog name is a great way to celebrate the season. These names feel comforting, familiar, and rich with meaning.

Whether your dog has a golden coat, a russet hue, or a playful spirit that reminds you of swirling leaves, you’ll find plenty of ideas below.

We picked names that remind us of the stunning reds, yellows, and golds of autumn such as Ruby, Crimson and Cinnamon. 

We looked at the holidays that fall within the season to come up with the names Ghost, Boo and Mayflower. (Incidentally, we shied away from the darker side of Halloween)

We brainstormed treats we associate with fall such as Cider, Pumpkin, and Cranberry.  Trees surround our home, so dog names based on trees seemed perfect.  

Inspiration is everywhere:  When your roof is under constant deluge from falling acorns, names just well, fall into place.    

Let your imagination go wild!  Please let us know if you have any notable names that would be perfect for a puppy born in the Fall.  Use the contact form at the bottom of the page, and be sure to let us know that you have a perfect Autumn Puppy Name to add to our list.

Autumn Dog Names Transitions

To make your search easier, I’ve organized the autumn dog names into themed categories. Each one captures a different part of the season—fall colors, Halloween fun, nature, food, cozy feelings, and more. Browse through and see which name matches your dog’s look and personality.

Fall Dog Name Categories

🍁 Leaf & Nature-Inspired Names

Great for dogs with earthy coloring or gentle, calm personalities.

• Acorn
• Alder
• Aspen
• Birch
• Cedar
• Chestnut
• Clover
• Dawn
• Emberleaf
• Fern
• Forest
• Hazel
• Ivy
• Leaf
• Maple
• Moss
• Oakley
• Pinecone
• Sycamore
• Willow
• Woody

🎃 Pumpkin, Spice & Fall Foods

Perfect for food lovers or dogs with sweet, warm temperaments.

• Apple
• Barley
• Biscuit
• Brandy
• Cappuccino
• Caramel
• Cider
• Chai
• Chestnut
• Cinnamon
• Cocoa
• Cranberry
• Fig
• Ginger
• Honeycrisp
• Marshmallow
• Mocha
• Nutmeg
• Pecan
• Pumpkin
• Spice
• Smores
• Sugar
• Toffee
• Walnut

🔥 Cozy & Warm Autumn Vibes

Inspired by fireplaces, sweaters, candles, and warm tones.

• Amber
• Auburn
• Autumn
• Blaze
• Bonfire
• Bramble
• Breezy
• Ember
• Flannel
• Goldie
• Hearth
• Maple
• Moonbeam
• Snuggles
• Tawny
• Copper
• Russet
• Rusty

🌙 Halloween-Inspired (Cute or A Little Spooky)

A mix of fun, whimsical, and slightly spooky names.

• Boo
• Cobweb
• Ghost
• Goblin
• Jack
• Jack-o-Lantern
• Midnight
• Moon
• Raven
• Salem
• Scorpio
• Shadow
• Smoke
• Spider
• Storm
• Trixie
• Twilight
• Whisper
• Witchy

Browse even more Halloween Dog Names on my other website.

Fall Color Names

Inspired by the stunning colors of autumn leaves and sunsets.

• Amber
• Auburn
• Bronze
• Burgundy
• Caramel
• Copper
• Crimson
• Goldie
• Maroon
• Red
• Rose
• Ruby
• Rusty
• Saffron
• Scarlett
• Sienna
• Tawny

🌾 Harvest & Farm-Inspired Names

Perfect for strong, grounded dogs or pups who feel “homey.”

• Barley
• Briar
• Bushel
• Cornbread
• Harvest
• Haystack
• Maize
• Meadow
• October
• Patch (great for pumpkin patch lovers!)
• Scarecrow
• Sunflower
• Tiller
• Tractor
• Wheatley

⭐ Seasonal, Astrology & Weather Names

Inspired by zodiac signs, fall weather, and seasonal shifts.

• Autumn
• Breeze
• Cloud
• Equinox
• Frost
• Gale
• Luna
• Misty
• Rain
• Storm
• Sunny
• Tempest
• Virgo
• Libra
• Scorpio

🍎 Cute & Whimsical Autumn Names

Great for small dogs, playful pups, or anything irresistibly adorable (which accounts for just about all dogs)

• Apple
• Boo
• Chip
• Fig
• Indie
• Leaf
• Pip
• Pippin
• Puddle
• Sprout
• Squash
• Sweetie
• Tiny
• Waffle

A to Z Autumn Puppy Names

If nothing caught your eye in the lists above, browse these lists from Acorn to Zodiac.

A—C

• Acorn
• Amber
• Aspen
• Autumn
• Barley
• Birch
• Blaze
• Bonfire
• Boo
• Breezy
• Candy
• Cappuccino
• Cedar
• Chestnut
• Cider
• Cinnamon
• Cobweb
• Cocoa
• Copper
• Cranberry
• Crimson

D—L

• Frank (enstein)
• Ghost
• Ginger
• Goldie
• Gusty
• Harvest
• Hawk
• Haystack
• Hazel
• Hornbeam
• Hunter
• Indie
• Jack (o-lantern)
• Latti
• Luna

M—R

• Maize
• Maple
• Marshmallow
• Mayflower
• Mocha
• Nutmeg
• Pumpkin
• Red
• Rose
• Ruby
• Russet
• Rusty

S—Z

• Salem
• Scarlett
• Sienna
• Sita (Hindu harvest goddess)
• Smoke
• Smores
• Spice
• Spider
• Scorpio
• Storm
• Sunflower
• Sycamore
• Tawny
• Trixie
• Virgo
• Walnut
• Willow
• Woody
• Zodiac

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Conclusion

Autumn is a season full of beauty, color, and warmth, qualities that fit perfectly with the companionship of a new puppy.

Whether you’re inspired by falling leaves, cozy fires, pumpkin treats, or Halloween fun, there’s an autumn dog name here that will match your dog’s personality.

Take your time browsing the categories and choose the one that makes you smile every time you say it. If you’ve picked a unique autumn name, feel free to share it. I’d love to add it to the list!

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Find a comprehensive list of dog names at my other dog site, Small Dog Place