Top male dog names for your new furry friend

Welcoming home a new furry friend is one of the best days of any new pet parent’s life, but with it comes great responsibility! You’ll be tasked with the tricky job of naming your new pooch - and of course if you've chosen a male dog, you’ll want to pick one of the top male dog names that does your new furry friend justice. 

When choosing a moniker for your new pal, there’s a lot to consider: will it match their personality? Will it stand the test of time? Is it something the whole family is onboard with? Phew! We’re getting exhausted just thinking about it. 

The good news is, there are so many top male dog names to choose from - literally hundreds! So, to help make your first job as a pet parent just that little bit easier, we’ve rounded up a list of the top 100 boy dog names of 2022.

From classic boy dog names (Charlie, Bailey and Cooper - we’re looking at you) to the unique dog names that’ll help your pooch stand out from the pack, we have you covered. So, let’s get into it, shall we? 

How to choose the perfect name for your furry friend

Choosing the perfect male puppy name can be tough - after all, there’s so much to consider! Luckily, good male dog names are easy to come by. We’ve consulted the experts and asked for their top tips on how to choose the right dog name - and here’s what they said. 

Firstly, our Dog Naming Experts (not an official title… sadly) tell us that dogs are more likely to recognise and respond to a shorter name with only two syllables - think Rover, Oscar, Cooper. They all follow this golden rule, so simplicity is key.

While many choose a name for their new boy puppy inspired by a friend or family member, the experts say it’s best to avoid this, as it can confuse your poor pooch. For the same reason, you should avoid any names that sound like command words - for example, any words that rhyme with ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘come’ or ‘heel’ are to be avoided. 

Finally, they also recommend that male puppy names that begin with a hard consonant – like K, B, and P – are best, as dogs are more likely to understand and respond to them. Now we know why names like Bailey and Buddy are consistently amongst the top male dog names in the UK! 

Well, that’s all the logistics out of the way! So, without further ado, here are some dog names for inspiration that the whole family - furry included - will love! 

Popular male dog names of 2022

By now you should feel totally clued up on the ‘what’ and ‘how’ when it comes to choosing the perfect name for your adorable new male puppy. All that’s left is to get those creative juices flowing! And we reckon this list of 100 of the best male dog names will certainly make the job a whole lot easier. And if 100 is still not quite enough, you can find more unique dog names here. 

1. Charlie
2. Bailey
3. Max
4. Buddy
5. Cooper
6. Murphy
7. Toby
8. Oliver
9. Pepper
10. Rocky
11. Jack
12. Teddy
13. Riley
14. Bear
15. Scout
16. Leo
17. Tucket
18. Harley
19. Milo
20. Finn
21. Jake
22. Duke
23. Marley
24. Henry
25. Frankie / Frank
26. Beau
27. Winston
28. Cody
29. Ollie
30. Jasper
31. Dexter
32. Joey
33. Shadow
34. Sammy
35. Rusty
36. George
37. Bodhi
38. Baxter
39. Loki
40. Jackson
41. Buster
42. Sam
43. Rudy
44. Jax
45. Hunter
46. Blue
47. Lucky
48. Louie
49. Harry
50. Oscar
51. Moose
52. Koda
53. Hank
54. Bentley
55. Archie
56. Paco
57. River
58. Reggie
59. Peanut
60. Bruno
61. Ziggy
62. Zeke
63. Remy
64. Boomer
65. Benny
66. Bandit
67. Walter
68. Tank
69. Roscoe
70. Romeo
71. Gus
72. Diesel
73. Cosmo
74. Chewy
75. Theo
76. Ranger
77. Otis
78. Oreo
79. Mickey
80. Mac
81. Luke
82. Gunner
83. Cash
84. Wilson
85. Billy
86. Ace
87. Zeus
88. Indy / Indie
89. Whiskey
90. Stanley
91. Rocco 
92. Kai
93. Enzo
94. Elvis
95. Chester
96. Barkley
97. Angus
98. Rufus
99. Prince
100. Odie

Choosing a dog name: what to consider?

What’s in a name? Quite a lot, if you ask us! No pressure, we think bestowing the right name upon your furry family members is a great honour - one that you should put some serious time and consideration into. After all, you’ll be shouting it from the rooftops (aka, the park) for many years to come!

When choosing a good boy dog name, you can look literally anywhere for inspiration - from human names to pop culture, to your favourite food, books and films. The list is endless! 

That said, it’s important to consider a name that suits your new pal to a T. Consider the following: does the name you’ve picked suit your dog’s personality, appearance and temperament? While you may want to choose a name based on your favourite book character, does the name ‘Hagrid’ really suit your sweet, 4lb Chihuahua? (Actually, we think that could be quite adorable…).

Dog breeds can also help when it comes to naming your pooch. For example, popular Basset Hound names often make reference to their droopy faces or long, floppy ears. While for bigger dog breeds, like German Shepherds or Golden Retrievers, a strong dog name like Ace or Diesel might be more fitting. 

If those are feeling a little tame for you, don’t forget you always delve into the world of weird and wonderful dog names! Pet insurance moguls LV= recently revealed their customers had named their dogs Ruby Chewsday, Monsieur Eddie and Sergio McLovin (yes, really!), amongst others. 

Their customers aren’t alone in their unique pet naming habits, either! We have it on good authority that at least two TrustedHousesitters members have named their pooch Hash Brown (FYI - we think you’re both awesome).

Just like choosing which dog sitters to care for your pooch, choosing a great ​​boy pet name is an important undertaking for any pet parent! But we hope this list has helped you paw one step closer to finding that perfect moniker. Now that you’ve (hopefully!) got a dog name that your new pooch would be proud of, why not check out our handy puppy training guide to help your new baby boy breeze through his puppyhood years?

And if you’re already a pet parent, tell us - did your pup’s name make the list? If you have any more great suggestions, we know all those budding dog owners would love to hear them. Share your favourite names for male dogs over on our Community Forum! 

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