Cute Names For Male Dogs
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Cute names for male dogs can come in all shapes and sizes. From little sounding names like Peanut, Pee Wee, Gumball and even Tiny for a small breed, to BIG sounding names for large breeds like Brutus, Apollo, Titan and even Chewbacca after the large hairy character in the Star Wars movies.
Sometimes good names for male dogs can come from actors, things found in nature, sport figures and also after your friends or relatives. We knew of someone who named their male dog Dennis after an ex-family friend...poor Dennis the dog.
So as you slowly scan down the list of names for male dogs below you'll find a mixed variety of choices from sources that are as unique as your dog himself.
Here's Our Names For Male Dogs List...
| Acapulco | Resort spot in Mexico |
| Aledo | City in Texas |
| Alibi | Name your pal this and you will always have an Alibi |
| Alpha | Perfect name for the top dog |
| Amp | Good for a pooch that barks loud |
| Anu | Dog in Aymara language |
| Archer | Maybe good for a bow hunters dog? |
| Astro | Name of the Jetsons cartoon pooch |
| Atom | For the pup whose da bomb |
| Aviator | This boy flies when called to dinner |
| Bacchus | God of wine and good times |
| Bacon | Name your boy dog after your favorite food |
| Bailey | City in Texas and a darn cute dog name |
| Bandit | Did someone steal the dog treats? |
| Barkie | For the opinionated pooch |
| Beavis | Sidekick to Butt-Head |
| Bingo | Card game loved by old folks |
| Blaze | An interesting naming choice for a fast pup |
| Bluto | Popeye's arch enemy and admirer of Olive Oil |
| Bolo | A type of western neckwear |
| Boo | Cute for a small pup or one who loves Halloween |
| Booger | They hang out in your nose |
| Bookie | A person who takes your bets |
| Boomer | Footballer Boomer Esiason |
| Boots | Footwear favored by cowboys |
| Brewski | We can see this on a dog whose owner loves sports |
| Brownie | Sweet treat and a fun name for a brown puppy |
| Bubba | From Hubba Bubba, a type of chewing gum |
| Bug | Great name for a little boy breed |
| Bullet | What comes out of a gun, good name for a fast dog |
| Butter | Melty and delicious, never mind the calories |
| Buzzz | Results of too much caffeine |
| Caddie | For the owner that loves golf |
| Capote | Truman Capote, author of Breakfast at Tiffany's |
| Carson | After Kit, Johnny or Carson Palmer, famous Americans |
| Cascade | The Cascades, a beautiful western US mountain range |
| Cerro | Means peak in Spanish |
| Chaco | Name of famous canyon in the southwest US |
| Chance | Does your cat feel lucky today? |
| Charlie | Name of one of JFK's dogs |
| Cheetah | For a fast pup, or a humorous title for a slow one |
| Chinook | Dry wind in the Rockies, and a great sporting fish |
| Chipper | Good name for an upbeat boy canine |
| Churro | Sugar and cinnamon Mexican treat |
Unique Names For Your Boy: These are some of the most doggone interesting names for male dogs out there.
Unusual Names For Your Boy: Unique naming ideas are one thing, unusual ones are, well, uniquely unusual. Don't ask us to explain.
| Ciroc | A popular brand of vodka |
| Cookie | Sweet treat and a perfect choice for a sweet pup |
| Cosby | Bill Cosby, actor and author |
| Cujo | Stephen King's evil boy dog |
| Dallas | Big hair, big oil |
| Danger | Cats and mailmen beware! |
| Dash | President Benjamin Harrison's dog |
| Dayton | City in Ohio |
| Dinky | Another name for tiny |
| Doogie | Why not Doogie for your doggie? |
| Dot | From polka dot, perfect for a little round pooch |
| Drifter | This boy will move from one lap to the next |
| Duff(y) | A really bad golf shot or golfer |
| Dutch | Dutch is such a treat |
| Emir | Arabic for Prince |
| Espresso | Good choice for an energetic black dog |
| Fiji | Tropical paradise and popular vacation spot |
| Flanders | Ned Flanders, character from The Simpsons |
| Flea | A dog named Flea? Hmmm... |
| Ghost | Perfect for a white pup |
| Gimlet | A type of vodka or gin drink |
| Goblin | An evil or mischievous creature |
| Gunner | One who shoots a gun |
| Hacker | A golfer that lacks skill |
| Hashi | Means chopstick in Japanese |
| Hercules | Perfect boy name for the strong dog |
| Hipster | Someone living in Mission District of San Francisco |
| Hoff | Nickname for David Hasselhoff |
| Homer | Simpson papa, lover of donuts...D-Oh! |
| Hugo | Hurricane that hit US in 1989 |
| Huxley | Aldos Huxley, author of Brave New World |
| Hypno | Pokémon character |
| Jet | Good for a really fast boy dog |
| Jimbo | Diminutive form of James |
| Jitterbug | Type of dance |
| Joker | Great for a dog that generates laughs |
| Juniper | A type of plant with small berries |
| King | The canine ruler of your household |
| Knuckles | He'll take you for a long walk off a short pier |
| Kojak | Who loves ya baby? |
| Levi | Famous jean maker |
| Lumpy | Character from Leave it to Beaver |
| Magnum | A high powered gun |
| Mambo | Latin dance style |
Cool Names For Boys: Chosen for their high coolness factor
Clever Names For Boys: Looking for names for male dogs that will celebrate your pals clever side? Here they are...
| Mango | A sweet fruity fruit |
| Marble | Round glass baubles |
| Marley | Reggae superstar, never met a bong he didn't like |
| Maverick | A range animal without a brand |
| McGyver | TV show character that could get out of touchy situations |
| Mojo | A magical charm |
| Nero | Roman emperor from 54 to 68 |
| Nevada | State where gambling is legal |
| Nikon | Brand of cameras |
| Nitro | U.S. glam metal band and unpredictable explosive |
| Oreo | Sweet name for a black and white pooch |
| Outlaw | All girls love a bad boy |
| Peanut | Sweet name for a small pocket pup |
| Pepper | Spicy vegetable |
| Perky | Another word for upbeat |
| Pi | 3.14 and a lot more |
| Plato | Good name for the philosophical dog |
| Poe | Edgar Allan Poe |
| Porsche | Name your fast dog after a fast car |
| Ransom | He wants THAT many dog treats to return the cat? |
| Reverb | Short for reverberation |
| Rio | River in Spanish |
| Rocket | A launch vehicle |
| Romeo | Perfect for the canine lothario |
| Rouge | He does things his way, when he wants |
| Rowdy | Noisey and disorderly |
| Rumba | Latin dance style |
| Salty | Perfect name for a hound that lives by the sea |
| Saturn | For the boy pup that runs rings around all others |
| Scooby | Mystery-solving dog from TV |
| Scotch | Whiskey from Scotland |
| Shank | A really bad golf shot |
| Snoopy | Cartoon pooch created by Charles Schulz |
| Spike | For the pup raised on the wrong side of the track |
| Sprite | A playful spirit |
| Spyder | A model of Fiat |
| Tabasco | Type of hot pepper |
| Tempest | High energy wind phenomenon |
| Trigger | Good for the dog of a hunter |
| Twister | Another name for a tornado |
| Venom | Poison from a snake |
| Veto | Veto says no to your getting another dog |
| Wingnut | For a boy pooch with big ears? |
| Yukon | A good choice for a big breed |
Boy Name Finder: It’s not uncommon to get roverwhelmed with so many names for male dogs to choose from. Have you wondered if your pal would mind being called a different boy dog name each day of the week? We don’t recommend that, but we do recommend this finder...
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