Naming the dog has the same significance as naming a baby, as it is this name that a pet and his parents will be living with for its lifetime. A good name is seen to not only enhance the pooch’s responsiveness and but is also seen to improve its communication with the owner. Experts recommend a one or two-syllable name that can be called quickly for better communication with the canine. It’s also commonly recommended that to refrain from names that sound like commands, for example, “Joe,” which sounds like “no.” Zero on a name that is easy and comfortable to call in all places and situations.
Top male puppy names of 2020
Source: Dog Names Survey 2020
| Max | Bear | Charlie | Toby | Lucky |
| Cooper | Teddy | Loki | Rocky | Finn |
| Wagner | Bruno | Chester | Buddy | Duke |
| Zeus | Dexter | Jasper | Ziggy | Milo |
| Ollie | Bailey | Jack | Oscar | Gizmo |
| Thor | Ozzy | Harley | Winston | Ace |
| Murphy | Blu | Blue | Arlo | Brody |
| Leo | Henry | Tank | Griffin | Buster |
| Comet | Bruiser | Bruce | Cash | Baxter |
| Cosmo | Diesel | Banjo | Gunner | Jax |
Best Male Canine Names
Experts recommend choosing the puppy’s name based on its physical characteristics and behavior. Many people prefer to choose names that are widely popular around, on the other hand, some individuals zero on unique names. The following sections will help new pet parents to choose an appropriate name for their mew or adopted male dogs.
Popular male puppies or dog’s names
The following name list of boy dog names has consistently occupied the top male pet names lists over the years.
| Max | Charlie | Buddy | Cooper | Jack |
| Rocky | Bear | Duke | Toby | Tucker |
| Jake | Oliver | Teddy | Harley | Riley |
| Cody | Buster | Lucky | Milo | Leo |
Human male names for pooches
Many individuals select human boy names for their pets. This is a logical progression of accepting it as a new addition to the family members. It is also a way of saying that dogs share the same status as people.
The following section shares some of the human boy names of that are also christened to male dogs
| Thomas | Caleb | Lucas | Jackson | Wyatt |
| Evan | Gabriel | Carter | Asher | Dylan |
| Keanu | Benedict | Jonah | Clive | Bruno |
| Victor | Turner | Cedric | Seamus | Jack |
| Gilbert | Harris | Lyle | Reuben | Alistair |
| Douglas | Heath |
Unique male dog names
Coming up with an unusual name for the fido can be a real challenge. As many people prefer to choose unique names for their pets. But it’s always fun to find something special, like the list below:
| Zyron | Hurricane | Odin | Corvus | Inchyra |
| Stirling | Lulworth | Hobbs | Auster | Fisher |
| Moss | Ash | Beckett | Bayer | Darwin |
| Huxley | Logan | Falstaff | Womble | Sunny |
| Tanner | Farmer | Mojo | Bullseye | Cheeto |
| Bungee | Biggie | Rocket |
Place names for the canines
One way to find cute boy puppy names is to pick a theme based on the individual’s taste or a place they love to see or have seen. Some of the popular American landmarks that also are puppy names include
| Smoky | Rio | Elias | Sanford | Huron |
| Tahoe | Kennedy | Rockefeller | Bryce | Cimarron |
| Cartwright | Zoar |
Other popular place names around the world include:
| Japan | India (George Bush’s canine name) | Bali |
| America | Africa |
Cute boy dog names
The following section mentions some cute boy dog names for puppies that are going to be adorable forever:
| Angel | Beau | Prince | Babe | Jesse |
| Bodhi | Blue | Zebedee | Neo | Fuzz |
| Cupid | Love |
Animal dog names for male puppies
Nowadays naming animals after other animals has become a trend. For example, Rhino the hamster in the Disney film Bolt.
Here are some name suggestions of other animals that may work as names for male pups
| Wolf | Tiger | Raven | Bear | Lynx |
| Puma | Fox | Sparrow | Buff | Bunny |
Noble or honorable boy names for male fidos
Some people prefer to name their pups on noble and honorable personalities of the world. Some suggestions include:
| Noah | Lincoln | Theodore | Sam | Joe |
| Captain | Norman | Benjamin | Seth | George |
| Pops | Justin | Brad | Diesel | Tom |
Strong male dog names
Dogs have amazing amounts of energy, stamina, and muscle. Hence many owners name their fidos based on this trait.
- Mason
- Hunter
- Chase
- Atlas (Atlas is the Greek god depicted carrying the world on his shoulders)
- Aaron (Hebrew name meaning “mountain of strength”)
- Magnar (Norwegian name meaning “strength”)
- Angus (an Irish name meaning “unique strength”)
- Ryker (Danish name meaning “strength”)
- Obelix (a Greek name meaning “pillar of strength”)
- Zeke (Hebrew name meaning “God strengthens”)
- Virtus (the Roman god of bravery and military strength)
- Vajra (Hindu name for strength)
- Bheem (Hindu mythological name for strength)
Names for male dogs of large breeds
The following names all call great size to mind:
- Titus
- Groot (as well as a Marvel hero, Groot is the Dutch word for “large”)
- Hercules
- Jupiter
- Montero (Japanese name meaning “big boy”)
- Orson (Latin name meaning “bear”)
- Odin
- Berg (berg means “mountain” in several Germanic languages)
- Tan
- Redwood
- Everest
- Elbrus (Mount Elbrus is the tallest mountain in Russia and Europe)
- Raksha (Hindu name for giant or large)
Male puppy names for small or mini breed dogs
These great boy dog names suit well on a little more compact fidos:
- Pebble
- Bean
- Peagreen (from The Borrowers)
- Frodo (from The Lord of the Rings)
- Atom
- Kerwin (Gaelic name meaning ‘little black one’)
- Beetle
- Nugget
- Acorn
- Spark
Dog names based on successful or famous characters around the word
Some fidos are born great, and others have greatness thrust upon them. Hence many individuals recognize their nobility with one of these strong male dog names:
| William | Armstrong | Endeavor | Sirius | Nelson |
| Majesty | Augustus | Maximus | Hero | Arkin |
| Zeus | Archimedes |
Dog names from famous movies
Some of the favorite famous dogs from the movies are:
- Marley (From Marley and Me, Marley was a yellow Labrador Retriever)
- Brian (From Family Guy, Brian Griffin is a white Labrador Retriever)
- Vincent (the Labrador Retriever in the TV series Lost)
- Pal (Did you know that Lassie was almost invariably played by male dogs because they were a better scale next to children? Pal was the first)
- Ghost
- Grey Wind
- Shaggydog (Ghost, Grey Wind, and Shaggydog are dire wolves in Game of Thrones)
- Zuma (A chocolate Labrador, and grossly underused member of kids’ favorite, PAW Patrol)
- Bolt (Of the eponymous Disney film)
- Chewbacca
- Yoda
- Wicket
- Bagheera (Character of the Jungle book)
- Baloo (Character of the Jungle book)
- Starsky
- Moglee (Character of the Jungle book)
- Casper (Character of the Dogs and cats)
- Scoobie (Character of Scoobie doo)
- Beethoven (Movie: Beethoven)
- Buddy (Character in air bud movie)
- Comet (Movie: Full house)
- Milo (Famous character of the blockbuster “Mask”)
- Skip
- Benji
- Lassie
- Doogal
- Hooch
- Slink
- Chance
- Shadow
- Otis
- Digby
- Bingo
- Puffy
- Petey
- Baxter
Final thoughts
The best name for the fido is one that will make a person fall in love with such that he or she will not mind shouting out in public. Every person will name their pet from some inspiration or a unique name from their Google search or mythology. Finding the perfect name for the new family addition is always a satisfying moment.
Happy name hunting!
Sources
- https://thehappypuppysite.com/male-dog-names/
- https://www.thelabradorsite.com/male-dog-names/
- https://www.puppyleaks.com/male-dog-names/
- https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-100-boy-dog-names/
