Name one of Queensland Police's newest puppy recruits

At just over eight weeks old, these doe-eyed dogs have a promising future ahead of them as the next batch of Queensland's crime-fighting canines.

But what is a hero without a name?

Acknowledging this, the Queensland Police dog squad has asked the public to suggest names for the seven puppy recruits – two male and five female – destined for official duties, with the condition that the name must start with the letter W.

This is a breeding tradition where every litter is given a letter of the alphabet in chronological order.

Just one week after the announcement, Queensland Police has been inundated with thousands of suggestions ranging from names of Australian towns, including Weipa and Wagga Wagga, to home-grown heroes such as Weary after Sir Edward Dunlop.

Others have looked to more light-hearted sources for inspiration.

"I submitted 'Wonton' ... soft on the outside with a robust filling," Jenny Pickless, from Rockhampton, wrote.

"I reckon 'Warrant' ... we have a warrant for your arrest," added Dave Stasonowsky, from Plainland.

However, their suggestions will have to compete with those of TV series Game of Thrones fans whose names Westeros, Winterfell, Winter, Wildling, Whitewalker, Wylla and Warg are expected to be popular picks when it comes to a vote.

Police Minister Jo-Ann Miller said the dogs would spend 18 months in the puppy development program before being tested to see if they will make it into the QPS as general purpose dogs or continue into the breeding program.

"Some of them are used for drug detections, some of them are used for search, they're working dogs," she said.

"They're absolutely beautiful animals, they're well-trained, and I know their handlers not only work with them, but love them very dearly."

There are two days left to submit a name before a vote on the favourite names will begin.