The top 10 trendy names for female dogs: 1  Elsa â It grows on you. 2  Bella â It was the most popular female puppy name last year. 3  Stella â Try shouting the name like Marlon Brando in âA Streetcar Named Desire.â. 4  Quinn â A bit masculine, but some female dogs act like tomboys.  Sophie â Reserved for the cutest puppies.