Corgis โ Pembroke Welsh and Cardigan Welsh โ are royal favorites (Queen Elizabeth II famously owned 30+ during her reign), internet celebrities, and perpetual sources of joy with their fluffy butts, stubby legs, and enormous personalities. They deserve names as charming as they are.
Royal Names (Honoring the Queen's Corgis)
| Name | Connection |
|---|---|
| Windsor | Royal family name |
| Crown | Royal headwear |
| Duchess | Royal title |
| Monarch | The ruler |
| Sovereign | Supreme ruler |
| Chester | British charm |
| Pippa | British royal adjacent |
| Balmoral | Royal Scottish estate |
Actual names of Queen Elizabeth's Corgis: Susan, Sugar, Heather, Buzz, Monty, Holly, Willow, Vulcan, Candy, Sandy, Muick, Sandy
Welsh Names (Breed Heritage)
- Gwynn โ Welsh for "white, fair"
- Rhys โ "enthusiasm" (very Corgi)
- Seren โ Welsh for "star"
- Cariad โ Welsh for "love, darling"
- Dylan โ "son of the sea"
- Ffion โ Welsh for "foxglove"
- Gwyn โ "blessed, white"
- Bryn โ "hill" (what Corgis think they are โ mountains)
- Dewi โ Welsh form of David
- Eira โ Welsh for "snow"
Funny Corgi Names
- Stumpy โ those legs!
- Loaf โ bread loaf shape when lying down
- Nugget โ short, golden, precious
- Pancake โ flat and golden
- Baguette โ long body, short legs
- Potato โ round, starchy, beloved
- Dumpling โ small, round, delicious
- Wigglebutt โ the iconic Corgi butt wiggle
- Floofington โ maximum floof, maximum dignity
- Sir Barks-a-Lot โ Corgis are vocal
Internet-Famous Corgi Names
- Ein โ the data dog from Cowboy Bebop (anime)
- Butters โ smooth, golden, South Park reference
Personality-Matched Names
- Boss โ Corgis are herding dogs that think they're in charge
- Spark โ bright, energetic, quick
- Scout โ alert, watching everything
- Dash โ surprisingly fast for short legs
- Mischief โ constant Corgi state
- Sherlock โ investigating everything
- Captain โ in command of the household
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Corgis respond well to their names?
Corgis are extremely intelligent (herding breed) and learn names quickly โ usually within 3-5 days. However, they're also independent thinkers, so they may hear you perfectly and decide that what they're doing is more important than responding. This isn't defiance; it's Corgi. Choose a name you enjoy saying repeatedly, because you will be.
