We are going to help you to find some awesome big dog names. The most common to the most unusual. We’ll give you themed lists of larger than life ideas, and some creative ways to find your own unique names for big dogs.
Contents
- Top Big Dog Names
- Creating Unique Big Dog Names
- Male Big Dog Names
- Names For Big Female Dogs
- Big Black Dog Names
- Funny Names For Big Dogs
- City Names For Big Dogs
- Unusual Big Dog Names
- Cool Names For Big Dogs
- Cute Big Dog Names
- Names That Mean ‘Big’
- Big Dog Names For Labs
Everyone has their favorites! Our top big dog names include:
Top Big Dog Names
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Why Choose a Big Dog Name
Want large dog names for a large breed, or to use one ironically for your teacup dog? Mastiffs and Great Danes are all great dogs. Labradors are also good choices. A big dog name is the best!
Picking the right name
Congratulations…you are adding a new dog to your family! Finding the right name is one of the most important things about adopting a puppy or dog. Making the right choice is important, because you are going to need to use your dog’s name every day. Often multiple times!
Go for ideas you’d be proud to call across the dog park. And stick to a work that’s easy to pronounce, without too many syllables. Sometimes they’re funny, sometimes they’re faux scary. There are options to fit every dog’s size, shape, and temperament.
Creating Unique Big Dog Names
Whatever big dog name you choose, remember that the best ones reflect your personality as well as your dog’s!
These are unique names for large dogs, both male and female. These names will give you inspiration, or help you to create your own. You can use the heading themes to spark your creativity. To brainstorm additional ideas, take the topic and write them down.
Let’s start with some big dog names boy puppy owners will love.
Big dog names male
Finding good big dog names boy dogs will love is easy. Because so many masculine names sound big, it’s easy to find good dog names for boys. But you don’t have to stick with stereotypes when naming your male pup. Here are a few favorite male dog names for big dogs:
- Ace
- Achilles
- Admiral
- Adonis
- Balto
- Barnabas
- Baron
- Cargo
- Chopper
- Dakota
- Dempsey
- Fang
- Gandalf
- General
- Hack
- Hannibal
- Hercules
- Jack
- Jericho
- Kaine
- Keno
- Laird
- Lazarus
- Leo
- Mannix
- Mars
- Maximillian
- Nanook
- Ninja
- Oberon
- Odysseus
- Ozzie
- Radar
- Ragnarok
- Raider
- Ranger
- Remington
- Saber
- Sampson
- Tank
- Tarzan
- Theodore
- Warrior
- Winston
- Wolverine
- Woodrow
- Xerxes
- Yeti
- Yogi
- Yukon
- Zack
- Zander
Big dog names female
The best female dog names for big dogs celebrate their size, but don’t ham it up. This can be more complicated than the big boy names. There are many great big girl names that you can consider. The names that reflect her character and size are a great choice.
- Abigail
- Acadia
- Akiva
- Alexa
- Althea
- Amaris
- Banshee
- Basha
- Bess
- Cairo
- Calista
- Casey
- Cersei
- Daisy Duke
- Damaris
- Delia
- Denali
- Echo
- Electra
- Elsa
- Fallon
- Fergie
- Gaia
- Gemini
- Hannah
- Harley
- Harper
- Indigo
- Kali
- Kamala
- Kaya
- Kefira
- Lakota
- Makenzie
- Malibu
- Mariah
- Medea
- Nadia
- Nakita
- Natasha
- Nayla
- Octavia
- Olympia
- Panda
- Paris
- Persephone
- Phoebe
- Queen
- Quin
- Rayne
- Reese
- Sage
- Sasha
- Savannah
- Scout
- Shebear
- Shiva
- Taka
- Talia
- Tess
- Thea
- Venus
Good names for big dogs
Want to let the world know that your dog is the biggest, baddest dog in town? Here are some amazing names for big dogs.
- Angus
- Apollo
- Axle
- Boomer
- Bruno
- Bubba
- Champion
- Chief
- Danger
- Diablo
- Fang
- Fighter
- Gator
- Grizzly
- Horatio
- Hornet
- Jupiter
- Kane
- Kong
- Lycan
- Mad-dog
- Magnum
- Majestic
- Mustang
- Nitro
- Omega
- Phantom
- Rage
- Rebel
- Rocco
- Rocket
- Rogue
- Samson
- Scar
- Spear
- Spike
- Titan
- Vixen
- Vulcan
- Wrangler
Big black dog names
It’s hard to believe that black dogs and cats sometimes get overlooked by potential adopters at animal shelters. Celebrate your love and appreciation for big, beautiful black dogs with these names:
- Agate
- Ash
- Bandit
- Bat
- Bart
- Hawk
- Black Jack
- Blackbeard
- Blackberry
- Blackout
- Charcoal
- Cinder
- Cocoa
- Coffee
- Crow
- Daemon
- Dark Lord
- Darkness
- Darth
- Dusk
- Ebony
- Eclipse
- Ember
- Galaxy
- Goth
- Hades
- Hershey
- Inky
- Jaguar
- Jett
- Knight
- Licorice
- Lucifer
- Magic
- Midnight
- Mystery
- Night
- Onyx
- Ozzy
- Panther
- Rain
- Reaper
- Shade
- Shadow
- Smokey
- Stormy
- Vader
- Valkyrie
- Viper
- Vlad
- Zorro
Funny big dog names
Looking for a dog name that matches your sense of humor? What makes a funny big dog name? Most funny names for big dogs use irony to poke a little fun at a big dog’s size and temperament. Here are just a few to get you started:
- Babe
- Bacon
- Barkley
- Barney
- Big Foot
- Biggie Smalls
- Chewie
- Cletus
- Clifford
- Cupcake
- Direwolf
- Dogzilla
- Elmo
- Ewok
- Goofus
- Hobbit
- Marmaduke
- Marshmallow
- Mini Me
- Mister Big
- Peanut
- Peewee
- Squirt
- Sweet Pea
- T-Rex
- The Hound
- Tinkerbelle
- Tiny
Geographical Names For Big Dogs
If you want to go really big, you can name your dog after an entire city or state! Here are some great names for male dogs.
- Chicago
- Iowa
- Boston
- Orlando
- Washington
- Brooklyn
And some big names for girl dogs with a more feminine feel
- Miami
- Atlanta
- Georgia
- Paris
- Sahara
- Chelsea
Unusual big dog names
Looking for a big dog name that stands out in the crowd? There are many unique names for dogs, both males and females. Here are some quirky large dog names you might want to consider:
- Aero
- Atticus
- Barfly
- Barnabas
- Beowulf
- Booger
- Bulldozer
- Bungee
- Chinchilla
- Chop Suey
- Comanche
- Cypress
- Dickens
- Django
- El Nino
- June Bug
- K-Nine
- Kanga
- Meatloaf
- Misdemeanor
- Mojo
- Moki
- Nibbles
- Notebook
- Octane
- Pandora
- Piggly Wiggly
- Punkin Head
- Ringo
- Rookie
- Scrapple
- Shoes
- Sprocket
- Tater Tot
- Tsunami
- Tupelo Honey
- Weasel
- Winston Churchill
- Zipper
But humor isn’t everyone’s style when it comes to picking a name. You need something you’d be happy to tell your Grandmother! There are many more themes you can choose from.
Cool big dog names
It doesn’t matter who’s too cool for the room… you or your dog! If you’re looking for cool large male dog names and cool large female dog names, we’ve got you covered!
- Brooklyn
- Canis
- Catnip
- Cedar
- Cerberus
- Deadpool
- Dog Meat
- Eleven
- Hellboy
- Hodor
- Holden
- Lolita
- McMurphy
- Meta World Peace
- Montana
- Notorious D.O.G.
- Orion
- Penny Lane
- Pennywise
- Spicoli
- Trinity
- Weezer
- Winter
- Zappa
Cute big dog names
Here are some cute large breed male dog names and large breed female dog names that will make any big dog lover smile:
- Alfalfa
- Archie
- Boots
- Bubbles
- Button
- Clover
- Cuddles
- Dimples
- Dumpling
- Fergus
- Fluffy
- Freckles
- Gizmo
- Jellybean
- Mowgli
- Noodles
- Nugget
- Puck
- Quigley
- Roo
- Scooter
- Shandy
- Squirt
- Waffles
Manly dog names for big dogs
Here are some masculine male dog names for big dogs:
- Augustus
- Bart
- Brick
- Bronson
- Bruiser
- Butch
- Cain
- Caesar
- Damien
- Elvis
- Gunner
- Gus
- Hugo
- Jesse James
- Kingston
- Mack
- Maximus
- Panzer
- Rocky
- Rufus
- Sarge
- Thor
- Tyson
- Wesley
- Wolfgang
- Ziggy
Feminine dog names for big dogs
When it comes to female dog names for big dogs, most dog owners want to make it clear that their dog is no fragile toy. They are an important member of the household. How can you name a large female dog a feminine, but not too cutesy name? Here are a few ideas:
- Amber
- Asia
- Cameo
- Cheyenne
- Daenerys
- Dora
- Eden
- Gabby
- Gemma
- Hope
- Iris
- Ivy
- Jade
- Juno
- Laney
- Luna
- Nell
- Rio
- Scarlett
- Sierra
- Tess
- Winona
Names that mean “Big”
Perhaps you want a name that tells everyone the size of your dog… literally! These are names that can be translated to large or different sizes depending on the language.
- Enorme (“huge” in Catalan)
- Valtava (“huge” in Finnish)
- Didelis (“huge” in Lithuanian)
- Groot (“huge” in Afrikaans)
- Stor (“big” in Swedish)
- Mawr (“big” in Welsh)
- Magnum (“big” in Latin)
- Suuri (“Large” in Finnish)
Big Labrador Names
Do you have a big Labrador puppy? Or a Lab rescue with a personality that’s larger than life? You can show your Labrador’s best qualities by giving it a big Labrador name. Let’s take a look at our favorites:
- Jackson
- Rover
- Zeus
- Barney
- Belle
- Juno
- Gus
- Rocket
- Ozzy
- Jax
Best big dog names
What are the best large dog names? You only have so many options. It’s always fun to go for unique names and pass on the current year’s popular choices.
While naming trends change, your dog will always be your best friend. Think about your favorite things—food, books, movies, places… Whatever gets you excited!
Congratulations! You are now on your way to choosing a name for your dog that is both appropriate and fits your personality.
Which name did you choose?
If you choose one of our suggested names, please let us know by leaving a comment! We’d love to hear what you choose!
Your unique big dog name could be added to one our lists or used by someone else! You can still get inspiration from our database of dog names or these amazing themed name lists.
