Big dog names

Got yourself a new big dog on campus? Or simply pondering the idea of a powerful pooch? Either way, you’ll want to choose a suitable big dog name – whether they’re a gentle giant or frenetic furball.

Picking names for big dogs can feel like an equally big challenge, especially with so many things to consider like your pup’s breed, coat and character. But that’s where we come in. We’ve created a huge list of large dog names to inspire you, from breed-specific suggestions to ironic monikers and everything in between.

Your name-picking adventure starts now, so it’s time to go big or home…

Big dog names for males

Big boys usually have big characters, so you’ll want to pick a name that helps your pooch puff out his chest with pride. Even if they’re gentle and aloof, giving your peaceful pup an imposing name can offer some ironic fun…

• Apollo
• Atlas
• Baloo
• Caesar
• Chief
• Duke
• Goliath
• Hercules
• Jax
• Kong
• Moose
• Odin
• Rocco
• Samson
• Simba
• Tank
• Thor

Related article: Boy dog names

Big dog names for females

Inspired by the world’s most badass heroines, we’re sure you and your powerful pooch-princess will love these big girl dog names…

• Athena
• Bella
• Cleo
• Dakota
• Duchess
• Hera
• Isis
• Juno
• Khaleesi
• Luna
• Nala
• Nova
• Pepper
• Roxy
• Sasha
• Stella
• Trinity
• Xena
• Zara
• Zelda

Related article: Sassy girl dog names

Names for large breeds

Overwhelmed by choice? We don’t blame you. Sometimes it’s easier to base your big dog’s name on its breed, allowing your pooch’s coat or ancestral name to guide your choice.

English Mastiff Names

British by name, big by nature – the English Mastiff is one massive yet loveable pooch. With that in mind, why not give your Mastiff the gentle giant dog name it deserves?

• Grendel
• Hagrid
• Hercule
• Jupiter
• Maximus
• Orion

Leonberger dog names

With a large stature and fluffy mane like the King of the Jungle, the Leonberger dog would ironically suit the name of a big cat…

• Aslan
• Bruno
• King
• Leon

Bernese Mountain Dogs

For your mountain-dwelling sweetheart, we recommend choosing a mountainous moniker to help your Bernese feel right at home…

• Aspen
• Bailey
• Charlie
• Cooper
• Finn
• Leo
• Loki
• Rusty
• Scout
• Winston

Great Dane names

As one of the two largest dog breeds in the world (alongside the Irish Wolfhound), Great Danes need great names. That’s why we’ve chosen these unique large dog names for your furry friend…

• Blue
• Diesel
• Django
• Gatsby
• Zeus
• Zorro

Cane Corso names

With a dark coat and huge stature, the Cane Corso is one cool cat (okay, dog, but you get what we mean). That’s why we recommend these big dog names for your charcoal canine…

• Capone
• Dante
• Kane
• Nero

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Unique names for big dogs

We know your colossal canine means the world to you. So why choose a forgettable moniker when you can pick one of these unique big dog names? From Arrow to Riptide, you’ll find a special name for your special pup below…

• Arrow
• Bowie
• Chaos
• Domino
• Eclipse
• Ghost
• Maverick
• Onyx
• Phoenix
• Riptide

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Ironic names for big dogs

Dogs bring us so much joy. So why not have some fun with their name? After all, imposing pooches don’t always need intimidating names, so get inspired by these ironic names for big dogs…

• Bean
• Bite-size
• Itty Bitty
• Munchkin
• Peanut
• Tiny
• Tinkerbell

Related article: 260+ Mastiff names for your gentle giant

Big names for little dogs

By the same token, these big dog names would ironically suit your petite pooch. Why can’t we help our four-legged friends feel like the alpha they’ve always wanted to be?

• Hulk
• Bear
• Brutus

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Big Dog name tips

Now you’ve finished our list of big dog names, you should feel your creative juices flowing. However, it can feel difficult to land on just one name. Our advice is to seek inspiration from unique moments, like where you picked up your pup or the specific shade of their coat.

What we *don’t* recommend is naming your big dog Chip or Kate, or anything that rhymes with commands, like ‘sit’ or ‘wait’, otherwise you’ll leave your four-legged friend feeling confused.

Another thing to consider is how easily the name rolls off your tongue. You don’t want to chase your pup chanting a tongue twister, do you? (try saying that ten times faster). Instead, stick to a big dog name that feels natural, but also reflects your unique pooch’s personality.

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