The Best Male Dog Names
Ideas Just For The Guys
Let's face it, when searching
for the best male dog names no doubt you want one that's as unique as your boy.
Ideas that transcend the ordinary because your pup is, after all...the best!
We've always felt that variety is the spice of life, and that's no different when it comes to the best male dog names, that's why when writing this page we gave variety a new definition. Instead of offering a page full of theme based naming ideas, we gathered up names that are about or after anything and everything!
What you'll find on this best male dog names page are a veritable cornucopia of naming ideas after authors, various types of food, historical pups, cars, cities...heck, there's even a few best male dog name ideas from Star Trek. So if you're an owner who likes to think outside the naming box...this page is for you!
Our Best Names For Male Dogs Lists...
| Ace | Best title for your top dog, top card in a deck |
| Aleppo | A hot pepper, good for the pup with a lot of spice |
| Alistair | Alistair McLean, British thriller author |
| Arbo | A male Pokémon character |
| Arnie | Arnold Palmer, Legendary American golfer |
| Ash | A good male name for a grayish colored dog |
| Atari | A popular video game company |
| Audi | German car brand |
| Azan | Borg drone from Star Trek: Voyager |
| Badger | Best for a fearless and relentless canine |
| Banger | British term for sausage |
| Barfy | The pup from the Family Circus comic strip |
| Barley | A type of grain, best if the owner is a farmer |
| Bashir | Character on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine |
| Berlin | Beautiful capitol of Germany |
| Birdie | One under par, Bogey if you're like the rest of us |
| Blanco | Means the color white in Spanish |
| Bo | President Obama's Portuguese water dog |
| Bolt | As in lightening, best for a fast dog |
| Bongo | A type of drum, good for a music loving pooch |
| Boogie | From boogie woogie, type of dance |
| BooKoo | An energy drink brand |
| Borat | Fictional character from the movie of the same name |
| Boston | Capital of Massachusetts |
| Brady | A male name from the Brady Bunch |
| Breeze | This pooch has a cool, calming effect |
| Bruiser | Tough on the outside, a marshmallow on the inside |
| Buck | A male deer, good if the owner is a hunter |
| Bugsy | Bugsy Siegel, man who brought mob to Las Vegas |
| Bundy | Al Bundy, lazy TV dad. Call him Al for short |
| Buster | From the Buster Brown comic strip |
| Buzz | Too much caffeine, Espresso after waaaay 2 much |
| Callaway | Golf club manufacturer |
| Camper | When outdoors, this dogs a Happy Camper |
| Cash | For big dog, Dollar for mid, Penny for small breed |
| Checkers | One of Richard Nixon's dogs |
| Chico | Spanish for little, cute for small breeds |
| Chip | Off the old block |
| Chorizo | Spanish for sausage...Ole' |
| Cider | Good name for a sweet brownish male dog |
| Clyde | Male half of the Bonny and Clyde duo |
| Coleman | A small city in Texas, good for a small breed? |
| Collins | Jackie Collins, romance author |
| Conga | Type of drum, for the dog with a sense of rhythm |
| Cooper | D.B. Cooper, legendary skyjacker who got away |
Unique Boy Names:
Tired of hearing the same male names? You won't hear these called out at your local
dog park.
Cool Names For Your Boy:
The only way to describe these choices is...Groovy Man...Groovy! Less cool pups should note that we have other name pages for you.
| Cupid | You can't help but fall in love with him |
| Daffy | From the cartoon duck |
| Dandy | Good for an elegant male that carries itself well |
| Dapper | Looking smart, maybe related to Dandy? |
| Data | This pups owner is a computer programmer |
| Diego | From San Diego, sunny Southern California city |
| Dogbert | Dilbert's pup, great title for a male office pooch |
| Duke | After The Duke, nickname for actor John Wayne |
| Edsel | Best if the owner likes classic cars |
| Einstein | A smart dog when it comes to physics |
| Eureka | You found it! Good for the rescued dog |
| Faro | A type of card game |
| Felix | Not just a name for a cat |
| Flipper | Best title for a water loving canine |
| Frisbee | A popular high-flying disc |
| Galveston | City on the water in Texas |
| Gem | For the priceless jewel in your family |
| Goober | Slang term for a peanut, good for a small pup |
| Gringo | Slang term used in Mexico |
| Grits | A popular dish in the south |
| Groucho | One of the Marx brothers, maybe also for a moody dog? |
| Guru | This pooch has a mystical hold on your family |
| Hammy | Best for a nutty pup that's always the life of the party |
| Hardy | From the comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy |
| Harpo | One of the Marx brothers, good for a quiet male |
| Haskell | Eddie Haskell, from Leave it to Beaver |
| Hero | Best for the pup that rescued you |
| Hobart | Tasmania's capital city, you've heard of Tasmania, right? |
| Homer | Famous Greek poet and Bart Simpsons dad |
| Hooch | Slang for hard alcohol |
| Houston | Fourth largest city in the US |
| Howdy | A friendly greeting from a male who loves everyone |
| Hudson | A river in New York |
| Indy | Short for Indianapolis 500, good for a fast pooch |
| Inu | Dog in Japanese |
| J. Edgar | LBJ's dog, he loved his pup...not J. Edgar Hoover |
| Jasper | A type of chalcedony, a beautiful stone |
| Jazz | For the pooch that comes alive when it's played |
| Jetta | A brand of VW, also good for a fast dog |
| Jimmie | Chocolate candies sprinkled on cupcakes |
| Jive | Latin dance style |
| Jolt | A popular energy drink brand |
| Jupiter | Fifth planet from the sun, best for a large breed |
| Kamikaze | For the male pooch that gives his all |
| Keno | A game of chance, good if you love Las Vegas |
Breed Specific: If your male is of a specific breed then here's a page that houses the best names for any pooch regardless of shape or size, from Chihuahuas to Rottweilers you'll find them here.
Clever Ideas For Your Boy:
Is your male intelligent, quick on his four feet and as sharp as a tack?
He sure is! Here's a list of best male dog names that would salute
those canine attributes.
| Killer | Good title for a dog that is all bark and no bite |
| Kip | Kremling character in Donkey Kong |
| Krypto | The canine pal of Superman |
| Lassie | Lassie to the rescue! endorsed by little Timmy |
| Leo | For the pup that is lion-like |
| Lilo | From the movie Lilo & Stitch |
| Lobo | Wolf in Spanish, good for the pooch that's a rouge |
| Lombardi | After the legendary Green Bay Packer coach |
| Loopy | Silly, goofy or otherwise crazy |
| Mack | A brand of semi truck, good for a tough dog |
| Maguire | After homerun hitting* Mark Maguire |
| Malek | This male pooch name means King in Arabic |
| Mars | Fourth rock from the sun and darn good candy bar |
| Master | He's the real Master around the house |
| Max | Popular and classic moniker for a dog |
| Neon | For the energetic dog that lights up a room |
| Norm | The barstool regular on Cheers |
| Nugget | Best for a golden colored pup |
| Onyx | We can see this name on a black colored pooch |
| Orbit | For the puppy that runs circles around all others |
| Orwell | Author of the famous book 1984 |
| Ouzo | An anise-flavored alcohol |
| Paprika | A type of hot pepper |
| Pebbles | A good male dog name for a small dog |
| Peppy | Full of energy and high spirits |
| Pikachu | Pokémon character |
| Pinnacle | A good choice if you love the mountains |
| Pistol | Sometimes he behaves, sometimes he's a Pistol |
| Pluto | Disgruntled former planet, also popular Disney character |
| Proton | Energetic pal of Neutron |
| Rags | A good choice for a pooch whose lineage is dubious |
| Rambo | For the pup who takes no prisoners |
| Ref | Short for referee, good for a black and white dog |
| Reno | Biggest Little City in Nevada |
| Ripley | After Ripley lead character of the Alien movies |
| River | It's soothing and refreshing to be around River |
| Rockstar | Good for the pooch that's a bit high strung |
| Rush | Moves with speed, especially after the neighbors cat |
| Rusty | Best name for a red-coated canine |
| Scamp | Mischievous one who gets into trouble |
Unusual Ideas For Males: Many owners prefer a best male dog name that’s unique, a manly title that transcends the ordinary. Here's a few of the best to propel your pup to the stratosphere of uniqueness.
Small Names For Boys:
If you own a small male pooch then you know why they’re so popular. Who
can resist their tininess? These smallish best male dog names are perfect.
| Scooter | Simply a cute boy dog name for a smaller breed |
| Scrabble | Popular word game, for a dog of mixed lineage? |
| Serrano | A type of hot pepper |
| Shadow | Your Shadow is always by your side |
| Shannon | One of JFK's male dogs |
| Sheriff | Best for the dog that's good at enforcing your rules |
| Sidney | Sidney Sheldon, suspense author |
| Simon | After Simon Cowell, judge on American Idol |
| Skipper | Person who commands a vessel |
| Sneakers | Another male choice for comfortable tennis shoes |
| Spillane | Mickey Spillane, mystery author |
| Sulu | Lt. Commander on Star Trek |
| Sushi | A favorite Japanese food |
| Tango | A dance your pup does when you come home |
| Teddy | A stuffed bear that all love to hug |
| Thunder | It follows lightening |
| Titan | The largest moon of Saturn, best for big male breed |
| Wallace | Sidekick to Gromit in the British animation |
| Whiz | A smarty pants, this pup knows everything |
| Wile | Wile E. Coyote, from The Roadrunner cartoon |
| Wyatt | Wyatt Earp, Sheriff of Tombstone |
| Yoda | Popular wise character from Star Wars |
| Yodel | Vocalizing done in the Alps, for the dog who howls |
| Yoyo | For the male pup that's never gone long before it returns |
| Zippy | Best for a lively and full of energy canine |
Large Boy Names: Best male dog name ideas for larger breeds like Retrievers, German Shepherds or Huskies. Or why not give a big name to a small pooch?
Awesome Ideas For Your Male: A simple click here and your off to the races with all
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Our A-Z Best Male Dog Names
Perhaps you’re interested in just a standard, no-frills list of the best naming ideas. If so, then our A-Z best male dog name links will give you just that. Simply click on the letter of choice below, you’ll find more male choices than you can wag your tail at…
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