Boxer names

Loving, loyal and loads of fun, Boxers are the ideal furry addition to any family. The best part? You get to smush that squishy face every day (can you feel our jealousy?).

Whether you want a four-legged friend for the family or a well-trained guardian pooch, you need to find the perfect name for your loyal sidekick. That’s where we come in. We’ve put together a knockout list of Boxer names to inspire you, including cute monikers and names from badass (human) boxers, plus everything in between.

Even if you don’t settle on one name today, our list of Boxer dog names will help guide your name-picking journey. Now, let’s get ready to rumble…

Female Boxer dog names

Want the best names for female Boxers? Look no further. Our pet-naming experts have created this list of adorable, majestic names for your powerful princess…

• Athena
• Bailey
• Coco
• Delilah
• Ember
• Freya
• Gia
• Harper
• Ivy
• Jade
• Koda
• Layla
• Mabel
• Nala
• Olive

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Male Boxer dog names

With stocky frames, Boxers always suit one-syllable names. But you can always honor your beautiful Boxer with a fun-loving name to suit his bubbly personality…

• Ace
• Bruno
• Cooper
• Finn
• Gunner
• Hank
• Jack
• King
• Leo
• Maverick
• Nash
• Onyx
• Phoenix
• Remy
• Ryder

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Cute names for Boxer dogs

Boxers are upbeat with bountiful energy, making them one of the most playful pooches around. Why not give yours a cute Boxer name to boot? Given their frame, choosing a cute name will always have hints of hilarious irony, too…

• Biscuit
• Cinnamon
• Cupcake
• Honey
• Jellybean
• Muffin
• Nugget
• Peanut
• Pickles
• Poppy
• Sprinkles
• Sugar
• Sunny
• Sweetie
• Twix

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Unique Boxer dog names

Bored of everyday names? Time to think outside the box. We’ve put together this list of unique Boxing dog names, which should help your Boxer stand out from the crowd…

• Arrow
• Blaze
• Bodhi
• Cruz
• Echo
• Enzo
• Ever
• Hendrix
• Indie
• Journey
• Kato
• Koa
• Onyx
• Phoenix
• Zephyr

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Names inspired by famous boxers

Found yourself a knockout pooch? Of course you have – Boxers are playful pups but are incredibly athletic. That’s why we love ‘em. So, give your Boxer a badass name inspired by the same sport to honor his or her prowess…

• Ali
• Bowe
• Buster
• Dempsey
• Foreman
• Frazier
• Holyfield
• Lewis
• Benn
• Mayweather
• Apollo (Creed)
• Rocky (Balboa)
• Tyson
• Vitali
• Wladimir

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German Boxer dog names

Originally bred in Germany, Boxers naturally suit names from their homeland. That’s why we’ve created a cute list of Boxer puppy names for your guter junge oder mädchen (good boy or girl).

• Bruno
• Elsa
• Fritz
• Greta
• Heidi
• Helga
• Kaiser
• Klaus
• Liesel
• Max
• Otto
• Rolf
• Sophie
• Wolfgang

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Playful Boxer dog names

Boxers love mucking around and getting cuddles (don’t we all?). To match your playful pup’s personality, why not give them an equally fun-loving name? It would sound just right…

• Bubbles
• Dash
• Finnegan
• Gizmo
• Jester
• Kirby
• Loki
• Noodle
• Peaches
• Rascal
• Sassy
• Scrappy
• Taz
• Wally
• Ziggy

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Ding ding ding! That’s the final round of Boxer dog names. Hopefully you’ve found the perfect name for your playful pooch, whether you’re honoring their German heritage or opting for a unique moniker that shines the spotlight on your big boy or girl.

Still undecided? We totally understand – choosing a name for your furry family member is a big deal (they have to live with it forever, after all!) Whichever name you end up with, just make sure it reflects their fun-loving, loyal nature. Also, it’s not a problem to give your new pup a stand-in name, like Box or Pup, for the first couple of days until you get to know them better. 

As always, we don't recommend picking a name for your Boxer that may get confused with commands like ‘sit’ or ‘wait’. Sure, the name might sound great, but all that’ll happen is your pooch will get confused when it’s time to train.

Whatever happens, we’re confident you’ll pick the most paw-some name for your powerful yet playful Boxer. 

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