Move over Rover, the trend in male dog names is becoming more sophisticated. People are searching for unique and clever options, or even naming their boy dogs after famous male characters. You'll find plenty of suggestions for your furry fella right here.
Popular Male Dog Names
You never know where you'll find great inspiration for boy dog names, but the following examples might turn up a name for your pet that you can gladly live with. Just make sure you pick something that rolls easily off the tongue. You're going to call this name for years, so make it easy on yourself - and your pup.
- Bear
- Bentley
- Brody
- Buddy
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Diesel
- Duke
- Finn
- Jack
- Jasper
- Louie
- Marley
- Max
- Milo
- Murphy
- Oliver
- Oreo
- Otis
- Rocco
- Rocky
- Romeo
- Rufus
- Simba
- Thor
- Toby
- Zeus
Unique Names for Male Dogs
Sure, you'll still hear calls for Scruffy and Spike at the dog park, but names like those are quickly fading out in favor of unique monikers. See if any of these choices tickle your fancy.
- Aries
- Atlas
- Cobalt
- Cosmo
- Drago
- Eros
- Gatsby
- Huxley
- Indigo
- Kodiak
- Leif
- Maverick
- Mercer
- Nimbus
- Orion
- Quill
- Rigel
- Saxon
- Stellan
- Sterling
- Talon
- Thane
- Ulysses
- Zephyr
- Ziggy
Cute Male Dog Names
Is your new little boy just as cute as a button? Of course he is! Give him a name that's equally adorable.
- Biscuit
- Buttons
- Chewie
- Cuddles
- Cupcake
- Dobby
- Fudge
- Gizmo
- Jingles
- Mochi
- Noodle
- Nugget
- Peanut
- Pickles
- Pippin
- Pixel
- Pogo
- Rolo
- Skittles
- Snickers
- Sprout
- Squirt
- Tater
- Waffles
- Zigzag
Cool Male Dog Names
Your dog's name expresses both his personality and yours. If you're a smooth operator, a cool name might be the perfect choice for you. Actually, we're pawsitive it is.
- Ace
- Archer
- Astro
- Blaze
- Cobalt
- Crimson
- Dagger
- Drax
- Echo
- Exodus
- Falcon
- Flint
- Ghost
- Jett
- Knight
- Koda
- Loki
- Maverick
- Phoenix
- Riptide
- Sabotage
- Storm
- Stryker
- Titan
- Viper
Manly Names for Male Dogs
Do you have a strong, tough breed like a Mastiff? A manly name for your boy could be the perfect fit. It's also a fun choice for a petite dog, too! No one would dare mess with a dog named Raptor (well, we wouldn't).
- Bane
- Bruiser
- Brutus
- Butch
- Colt
- Diesel
- Dozer
- Goliath
- Grizzly
- Gunner
- Hammer
- Hercules
- Kodiak
- Lumberjack
- Mace
- Magnum
- Ranger
- Raptor
- Sarge
- Spartan
- Stone
- T-Bone
- Tank
- Thor
- Trooper
Famous Male Dog Names
Choosing the name of a famous dog for your new pet might actually be a clever or funny idea. Here are a few to inspire you, but you'll surely be able to think of more.
- Astro (The Jetsons)
- Balto (Balto)
- Beethoven (Beethoven)
- Benji (Benji)
- Bolt (Bolt)
- Brian (Family Guy)
- Buddy (Air Bud)
- Chance (Homeward Bound)
- Clifford (Clifford the Big Red Dog)
- Cujo (Cujo)
- Hooch (Turner & Hooch)
- Marley (Marley and Me)
- Marmaduke (Marmaduke)
- Perrito (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish)
- Rin Tin Tin (The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin)
- Scooby (Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!)
- Shadow (Homeward Bound)
- Snoopy (Peanuts)
- Toto (The Wizard of Oz)
Short Dog Names
Maybe you're not interested in uttering a long name with several syllables every time you want to get your dog's attention. Totally understandable. Pick a short dog name that's easy to say, instead. You can even pick one of these as a nickname for your pooch in addition to their "proper" name (you know, the one you use when he's in trouble...)
- Ace
- Bo
- Cy
- Gus
- Ike
- Jax
- Jeb
- Kai
- Kip
- Kit
- Leo
- Lou
- Mac
- Moe
- Nix
- Ollie
- Pip
- Puck
- Ray
- Remy
- Rex
- Sam
- Taz
- Zed
- Zeke
Sports Hero Names for Dogs
Why not borrow your favorite sports hero's name for your dog? Think of great names from the past as well as the present.
- Ali (Boxing)
- Agassi (Tennis)
- Beckham (Soccer)
- Bolt (Running)
- Earnhardt (Nascar)
- Gretzky (Hockey)
- Jordon (Basketball)
- LeBron (Basketball)
- McGregor (UFC)
- Montana (Football)
- Namath (Football)
- Pele (Soccer)
- Phelps (Swimming)
- Tyson (Boxing)
Clever Male Dog Names
If you've spent a ton of money on a pedigreed pooch, you probably want to give him a name with a bit of class. Try some of these famous philosopher's or artists' names and see how well they trip off your tongue.
- Archimedes
- Aristotle
- Bob Ross
- Copernicus
- Da Vinci
- Dali
- Darwin
- Descartes
- Edison
- Einstein
- Euclid
- Fibonacci
- Galileo
- Giotto
- Hawking
- Hubble
- Kepler
- Kinkade
- Matisse
- Michelangelo
- Monet
- Newton
- Pascal
- Picasso
- Plato
- Pollock
- Pythagoras
- Rembrandt
- Renoir
- Sherlock
- Socrates
- Tesla
- Turing
- Van Gogh
- Warhol
- Watson
Male Dog Names for Your Special Fella
As you can see, there really is an endless supply of male dog names. You just have to figure out which one best suits your dog's personality, and then try it out for a day or two. If it sticks, it's his; if it doesn't, try again. Sooner or later, you're going to find the right one.
