MALE DOG NAMES

Find the perfect male dog names for your furry friend! Explore strong, cute, classic, and unique dog names to match your pup’s personality.  The ideal name can perfectly voice a dog’s personality, breed, or even unique characteristics, whether you’re getting a crazy puppy or saving a senior pet.

To help you come up with options for your pet’s new name, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top male dog names in this guide, arranged into different categories. Let’s get started!

Classic Male Dog Names

  • Max
  • •Buddy
  • •Charlie
  • •Cooper
  • •Rocky
  • •Jake
  • •Duke
  • •Teddy
  • •Sampson
  • •Leo

Strong Names for Male Dogs

  • Thor
  • •Titan
  • •Bear
  • •Zeus
  • •Hunter
  • •Maverick
  • •Diesel
  • •King
  • •Tank
  • •Apollo

Funny Male Puppy Names

  • Biscuit
  • •Noodle
  • •Waffle
  • •Pickles
  • •Sprout
  • •Tater Tot
  • •Pudding
  • •Doodle
  • •Marshmallow
  • •Jellybean

Unique Male Puppy Names

  • Otis
  • •Zeke
  • •Jax
  • •Gizmo
  • •Sarge
  • •Boomer
  • •Scout
  • •Odin
  • •Viper
  • •Finn

Nature-Inspired Male Puppy Names

  • Forest
  • •River
  • •Thunder
  • •Oakley
  • •Rocky
  • •Blaze
  • •Canyon
  • •Wolf
  • •Storm
  • •Aspen

Pop Culture Male Puppy Names

  • Batman
  • •Jedi
  • •Gatsby
  • •Hulk
  • •Simba
  • •Spock
  • •Scooby
  • •Thor
  • •Yoda
  • •Maverick

Cute Male Puppy Names

  • Buster
  • •Peanut
  • •Pippin
  • •Milo
  • •Snickers
  • •Ziggy
  • •Rufus
  • •Ollie
  • •Louie
  • •Finn

Old-Fashioned Male Puppy Names

  • Walter
  • •Chester
  • •Winston
  • •Charlie
  • •Frank
  • •George
  • •Henry
  • •Alfred
  • •Lou
  • •Jack

Celebrity-Inspired Male Puppy Names

Elvis
•Bowie
•Marley
•Kobe
•Sinatra
•Harry (after Prince Harry)
•Jackson (after Michael Jackson)
•Bruce (after Bruce Willis)
•Leo (after Leonardo DiCaprio)
•Rocky (after Sylvester Stallone)

Names Based on Dog Breeds

Duke (for a Doberman)
•Rex (for a German Shepherd)
•Winston (for a Bulldog)
•Buck (for a Golden Retriever)
•Louie (for a French Bulldog)
•Milo (for a Beagle)
•Rusty (for a Terrier)
•Scout (for a Labrador)

Final Thoughts

Picking a name for your male dog gives a special feel to every communication, whether it’s calling him to dinner, playing catch, or loving. There is a name that fits your dog’s personality.