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A dog is undeniably a man’s best friend (although cases abound where dogs turned against their human owners for reasons better known to themselves). One way dogs demonstrate their undying faith and loyalty in their human parents is by answering to their names. So, whether you’re ushering in a new puppy from the family litter or adopting a dog from a local breeder, the first order of business is to give the animal a decent name.
‘But what constitutes a perfect dog name,’ one may wonder.
Well, you obviously don’t wish to give your dog a name that evokes negative connotations. Rather, you want a name that suits the animal’s personality or one that communicates your future wishes for him.
Fortunately, there are numerous sources of inspiration when looking for a befitting dog name. This post lists 115 cutest dog names ever, with a special focus on male dog names.
We’ve bundled the names into different categories to help ease your search for a perfect boy dog name.
Boy Dog Names Inspired By Biblical Characters
1. Aaron – Means exalted, which pretty much sums up what you think of your male dog.
2. Adam – Perfect for your first dog.
3. Amal – Means hope.
4. Andrew – Means manly, which makes it suitable for a well-built male dog.
5. Asher – Means happy, hence is a great option for a jovial dog.
6. Barak – Means lightening. It’s perfect for a fast or hyper dog breed.
7. Benjamin – Means son of my right hand.
8. Caleb – Means devotion.
9. Cyrus – Means Lord.
10. Dan – Short for Daniel, which means God is my judge.
11. Darius – Means wealthy or kingly.
12. Dave – Short for David, which means beloved.
13. Eli – Short for Elijah, which means God is my Yahweh.
14. Emmanuel – One of the cutest Bible-inspired male dog names; it means God with us.
15. Ethan – Means firm and strong.
16. Felix – Means happy or lucky.
17. Gabby – Short for Gabriel, which means God is my strength.
18. Gideon – Means cutter.
19. Gomer – Means complete. It’s ideal for a male dog that gives you a sense of personal fulfilment.
20. Hiram – Means brother of the uplifted one.
21. Ira – Means vigilant.
22. Jadon – Means God will judge.
23. James – Means supplanter.
24. Jared – Means descent.
25. Jason – Means God is my healer.
26. Javan – Means Greece.
27. Jeremy – A fancy variation of Jeremiah, which means the Lord uplifts.
28. Jericho – Means city of the moon.
29. Jesse – Means God’s gift.
30. Kenan – Means sorrow or lamenter.
31. Levi – Means attached and is an excellent option for a clingy dog.
32. Lucious – Means light or brightness.
33. Mathias – Means gift of God.
34. Nate – A cute variant of Nathan, which means given.
35. Omar – Means flourishing one.
36. Peter – Means rock or stone.
37. Raph – Short for Raphael, which means God has healed.
38. Samson – Ideal for a powerful dog.
39. Simon – Means listener.
40. Theo – Derived from Theophillus, which means loved by God.
41. Tom – A popular short form for Thomas, which means twin.
42. Tobias – Means God is good.
43. Zach – A fancy variation of Zachariah or Zachary, both of which mean God has remembered.
44. Zeke – Means strength of God.
45. Zion – Means the highest point.
Boy Dog Names Inspired By Characters in Greek Mythology
46. Achilles – One of the heroes in the Trojan War.
47. Adonis – Was the human lover of Aphrodite – the goddess of love and passion.
48. Ajax – One of the heroes in the Trojan War.
49. Apollo – The Greek god of light, poetry, and music; he’s described as riding a chariot across the sky.
50. Artemis – A gender-neutral Greek-inspired name, Artemis refers to the Greek goddess of the hunt.
51. Asia – Another unisex Greek-inspired name you can give to your male dog; Asia is the daughter of Oceanus – the sea god.
52. Athena – The Greek goddess of wisdom.
53. Brontes – One of the original titans. The name is perfect for both male and female dogs.
54. Dimitri – The Greek goddess of fertility and agriculture.
55. Eros – The Greek god of love and beauty.
56. Griffin – A Greek mythological character described as having the head of an eagle and the body of a lion.
57. Hades – The Greek god of the underworld.
58. Hector – One of the heroes in the Trojan War.
59. Helios – The Greek God of the sun.
60. Hercules – A famous Greek god who was the son of Zeus and Alcmene.
61. Hermes – A messenger of the gods who protects travelers and merchants.
62. Icarius – The Greek mythological character who created wax wings in a bid to escape Crete but flew too close to the sun, causing his wings to melt.
63. Nike – The Greek goddess of victory.
64. Olympus – Based on Mount Olympus.
65. Odysseus – The king of Ithaca who’s also described as a hero in ‘The Odyssey’ poem by Homer.
66. Orion – A hunter and son of Poseidon.
67. Paris – The warrior who killed Achilles.
68. Phoenix – A mythical bird with a supernatural ability to rise from the ashes.
69. Troy – Named after the famous Troy City in Greek mythology.
70. Zephyr – God of the west wind.
Boy Dog Names Inspired By Popular Films and Television Shows
71. Astro – A Great Dane dog from the animated series ‘The Jetsons,’ which aired from 1962 – 1963.
72. Benji – A dog from the 1974 film of the same name.
73. Bingo – One of the two affectionate pups owned by Bob in the Disney animated series ‘Puppy Dog Pals.’
74. Brian – A member of the Griffins family from the long-running television series ‘Family Guy.’
75. Clifford – The colossal dog from the cartoon series ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ (2000 – 2003).
76. Eddie – The Jack Russell Terrier in the Emmy award-winning television show ‘Frasier’ (1993 – 2004).
77. Frenchie (whose full name is Frenchton Zane Clancy) – A French poodle owned by fashion-conscious Nancy’s family in Disney’s animated show, ‘Nancy, Fancy, Clancy.
78. Marley – The adorable Labrador Retriever who stars in the 2008 movie ‘Marley and Me.’
79. Milo – The Jack Russell Terrier that stars alongside Jim Carrey in the 1994 movie ‘The Mask.’
80. Pete (whose full name is Pete the Pup) – An American Pit Bull Terrier that was popularized by the television show ‘The Little Rascals’ (1929 – 1930).
81. Pluto – One of Disney’s most iconic dog characters, Pluto is a bloodhound that has appeared in Mickey Mouse since the 1930s.
82. Rolley – Bingo’s brother from Disney’s ‘Puppy Dog Pals.’ The two pups are noted for their relentless quest to please their owner, Bob, while also receiving basic care and treats in return.
83. Santa (whose full name is Santa’s Little Helper) – A Greyhound who has appeared in the animated television show ‘The Simpsons’ from 1989 to date.
84. Slinky (whose full name is Slinky Dog) – Although he’s more of an animated toy than an actual dog, this feisty canine from the 1995 movie ‘Toy Story’ also sports a cute name that you can give to your pooch.
85. Snoopy – A beagle that appeared in the 1965 comic strip ‘Peanuts.’
Other Cute Boy Dog Names
86. Andris – A Latvian and Hungarian diminutive of Andrew, which means masculine or manly.
87. Avi – Hebrew for my father.
88. Bertie – Commonly used as an abbreviation of Albert, Herbert, Norbert, and Robert, each of which has its respective meaning. The name is also English for bright.
89. Blaze – Modern English form of the word ‘Blaise,’ which means ‘lisping.’
90. Brogan – A name derived from bróg, a Gaelic word that means shoe.
91. Buck – Buck is an English term for male deer, but it’s equally perfect as a male dog name.
92. Cam – A name of Scottish origin, which means crooked nose.
93. Dante – Italian for endurance.
94. Dexter – A name derived from a Latin word which means right-handed or skilled.
95. Ferdi – A short form of a German name that means brave journey.
96. Flynn – Flynn is an Anglicized variation of Ó Floinn, which loosely translates to descendant of Flann; the name is also Gaelic for red.
97. Gus – A short and fancy variation of ‘Augustus,’ which means the dignified.
98. Harvey – A popular English boy names that you may also adopt for your male dog; the name means battle-worthy, making it suitable for battle-hardened canines.
99. Hugo – The Latin variation of ‘Hugh,’ which means heart, mind, and spirit.
100. Kelsey – An English word for fierce island.
101. Kip – An English name for male salmon, but that doesn’t stop you from using the same name for your boy pup.
102. Kyle – Derived from Gaelic word ‘caol,’ which means a narrow, straight water channel.
103. Linus – A Greek word which means flax.
104. Max – An English name that means the greatest.
105. Milo – Derived from an ancient Germanic word that means gracious.
106. Niko – The Finnish variation of the name Nicolas, a popular boy name which means people’s victory.
107. Oscar – A common English boy name whose meaning has been widely disputed. Some people believe that the name comes from the Gaelic words ‘os’ which means deer and ‘cara’ which means friend, and which combine to mean deer friend. Others believe the name derives from Old English words ‘os’ which means god and ‘gar’ which means spear, combined to mean God’s spear. Whatever the meaning, this name is apt for your adorable male furball.
108. Otto – An Old High German name that means fortune. You can give your male dog this name if you think he’ll bring you good luck.
109. Remi – Derived from the Latin word ‘remigis,’ which means rower or oarsman.
110. Ryan – Ryan is an English name which means ‘little king.’
111. Sander – The Dutch form of the name Alexander, which means defender of man.
112. Theo – Short form of Theodore, Theophilus, Theodoric, Theobald, etc.
113. Wes – Short for Westley, which denotes west.
114. Wyatt – An Old English name that means gallant.
115. Zane – A common English name whose meaning is largely unknown.
Conclusion
Giving your boy dog a name is the first step in accepting the animal into your family. And the sooner you choose a name for the dog, the earlier he’ll begin to identify with it.
Feel free to refer to this collection whenever you’re looking for a cool and fancy moniker for your adorable canine housemate.