Great Dane Names

Unique Names For A Rather Large Breed

Great Dane names should be as unusual as these large dogs. Among the largest breeds of pet canines, these dogs are often compared to ponies in size. While extremely strong, this breed is also among the most elegant of companions. They are often referred to as the King of dogs and "gentle giants". They can make wonderful pets but, because of sheer size and children's tendency to want to ride on the backs of these big pooches, they do need some supervision when small children are present.

This breed requires very little grooming due to the short length of their coats. The coat is often a beautiful tan color officially named "fawn" by the AKC. They also appear with brindle, black, steel blue-grey, irregular black and white known as harlequin and mantle which refers to a dog with black blanket skull combined with a white muzzle and most of the rest of the body should be white. A full description of this complex color scheme can be researched with the American Kennel Club.

These dogs are frequently allowed to play in the yard and stay in fenced yards at night. While they do not tend to be fighting dogs, they will guard their homes and people and their huge size deters anyone thinking of trespassing.

Here are some Great Dane dog names suggestions to help you choose the perfect one for your oversized canine:

Abadi: This word means "eternal" just like the love your canine friend gives you and your family.

Alpha: This is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and means "the beginning". It also refers to the leader of the pack. It can be used for either gender.

Bella: Meaning "beautiful", you'll be happy to give your four-legged female friend this name because she is elegant and a real beauty.

Bo: This names means "the precious one" and your male dog will be precious to you. It could be used for a female if you wish.

Deefor: This interesting Great Dane name is mainly used for females. It is a pun on the phrase "D is for Dog".

Equus: This refers to the genus of the horse and these pooches are often jokingly referred to as "being the size of a horse".

Gandalf: A good wizard from the J.R.R. Tolkein fantasy novels, The Lord of the Rings, this name is well suited for a large, unique breed like the Great Dane.

Pandemonium: This word means "an uproar, mass confusion" and if you large dog runs through the house, it can certainly result in confusion and uproar!

Samson: This biblical name refers to the man with great strength held within his long hair and means "sunshine". This name is great for the gentleman dog because of the muscular power possessed by these dogs.

Here are a few other Great Dane names to consider…

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