Boston Terrier names

Bringing home a Boston Terrier? Lucky you – these dapper doggies are known as the ‘American Gentleman’ thanks to their tuxedo coat and sweet disposition, but now you need a name for your fun-loving furball.

Thankfully, you’re in the best place. We’ve researched the most popular Boston Terrier names to help your decision, inspired by everything from cute characters to badass Bostonians. 

So, whether they’re suave like Bond or silly like a penguin, your beautiful Boston Terrier is sure to bring endless smiles to your home, and that means they deserve a paw-some name, don’t you think?

Female Boston Terrier names

Is your pooch the Belle of the ball? Or a badass bundle of fun? However you see your female pup, get inspired by our list of Boston Terrier names for females…

• Bella
• Daisy
• Lucy
• Lola
• Sadie
• Rosie
• Ruby
• Zoey
• Abby
• Piper

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Male Boston Terrier names

Male Boston Terriers are already dressed for the occasion, so why not give your distinguished doggy the gentlemanly name he so clearly deserves? Here are our favorite Boston Terrier names for male pups…

• Max
• Charlie
• Rocky
• Buddy
• Cooper
• Oliver
• Winston
• Louie
• Toby
• Zeus

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Cute names for Boston Terriers

Measuring 17 inches high on average, Boston Terriers are undeniably one of the cutest canine companions you can find. Despite their small frame, they’re big characters with bigger hearts (and appetites), but that doesn’t mean you can’t name your petit pooch with one of these cute ideas…

• Bean
• Biscuit
• Button
• Cuddles
• Mimi
• Nugget
• Peanut
• Poppy
• Teddy
• Waffles

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Unique Boston Terrier names

Bored of boring Boston Terrier names? Well, don’t be. We’ve curated a shortlist of the most unique names for your new furry family member, helping your pooch stand out from the pack…

• Bowie
• Dexter
• Jasper
• Maverick
• Nola
• Phoenix
• Rocco
• Salem
• Vega
• Zara

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Black and white names for Boston Terriers

With a beautiful black and white coat, many pet lovers give their Boston Terriers monochrome monikers, typically choosing from one of these Boston Terrier names below…

• Domino
• Checkers
• Oreo
• Panda
• Pepper
• Penguin
• Storm
• Tuxedo
• Zorro
• Yin Yang

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Boston-themed dog names

Are you a proud Bostonian? Or do you simply want to honor your pooch’s heritage? Whatever your reason, the city of Boston has birthed some incredible people that have inspired plenty of names for Boston Terriers…

• Fenway
• Beacon
• Harvard
• Quincy
• Salem
• Paul (after Paul Revere)
• Sam (after Sam Adams)
• Freedom
• Kennedy
• Patriot

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Funny Boston Terrier dog names

Boston Terriers are intelligent pooches and will surely make you laugh each day, whether it’s by whizzing around your home or chasing imaginary squirrels. Why not honor your humorous pup with a name that matches their hilarious disposition?

• Bark Twain
• Colonel Paws
• Fizzgig
• Meatball
• Sir Barks-a-Lot
• Squirt
• Tater Tot
• Wiggles
• Yoda
• Ziggy Pawsdust

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Wow, how fun was that? Compiling the most popular Boston Terrier names was quite the rollercoaster, sourcing everything from majestic monikers to downright adorable names. But what else would you expect from such a joyous breed

Now, you should have all the inspiration you need to name your tuxedo-doggy, whether they’re male, female or part of a dynamic duo. 

Can’t pick a name just yet? Don’t worry, we understand. Choosing a Boston Terrier dog name is a big deal – it’s something that sticks forever, after all. Our advice is to understand your pup and first learn their character, which should help guide your decision (it’s okay to give them a shorthand name like Bosty in the first couple of days).

What we don't recommend is choosing a name for your Boston Terrier like ‘Chip’ or ‘Nate’, or anything that sounds like common commands like ‘wait’ or ‘sit’, which can prove confusing for your pup during those training years.

Whatever happens, we’re fully confident you’ll pick the most paw-some name for your dapper doggy. Good luck!

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