Naming your dog can be an exciting task that is, at the same time, rather daunting! Fortunately, you can draw from a number of things to inspire your puppy’s new name. This task grows easier if you have already decided what the first letter of his or her name will be… in this case, dog names that start with B! For example, you might call your new female Chinese Crested “Bopsy” after her adorably crazy mane of hair, or you could call your new male Great Dane “Bear” for his formidable size.
Contents
- Inspired by animals
- Traditional male and female names
- Cool and cute ideas
- Names by size
- Creative ways to name your dog
Finding the very best dog names that start with B is easy with our brilliant name collections. Each section is based on a different theme. We’ll also give you tips and ideas for coming up with your own collections.
Regardless of your reason for loving B names, you’ll want to make a short list of your favorites. The name that you ultimately choose should flow off the tongue easily. It should be distinguishable from your other family members’ or pets’ names, and should fit your puppy’s unique looks and personality.
Best Dog Names That Start with B
Some names are more fitting for dogs than others. Additionally, some dog names are more fitting for certain breeds than others. Here is a quick reminder of some of the best-loved B dog names, before we move on to more of our themed collections!
- Bowser
- Bruiser
- Brutus
- Bailey
- Barney
- Brownie
- Billy
- Baloo
- Boomie
- Blue
- Bonnie
- Bow-wow
- Buddy
- Bingo
- Benji
Animals That Start With B
The names of wild or domestic animals can make great dog names for girl or boy dogs. Here are a few ideas
- Bear
- Badger
- Bug
- Bird
- Buffalo
- Bat
- Buck
- Bison
- Beetle
Male Dog Names That Start With B
If your fur kid is a handsome little boy puppy, then you may want to pick a “B” name that brings out his good looks, brave personality, or charming demeanor! Here are some great “B” dog names for your ladies’ man:
- Brawny
- Beau
- Blaze
- Baron
- Benedict (‘Ben’ or ‘Benny’ for short)
- Boone
- Brosnan
- Bartholomew (‘Bart’ for short)
- Booth
- Brando
- Brooks
- Beckham (‘Becks’ for short)
- Bond
- Brock
- Brazen
Female Dog Names That Start With B
Is your girl puppy the poster child for all things frilly and feminine? Does she need a name that accurately portrays her prim and proper style, or perhaps her sassy attitude? If so, here are our top picks for female dog names beginning with “B”:
- Belle
- Beyonce (‘Bee’ for short)
- Betty
- Bernadette (‘Bernie’ for short)
- Barbie
- Bliss
- Blondie
- Brooklee
- Bexley
- Bridget
- Billie Jean (‘Billie’ for short)
- Blake
- Brie
- Bella
- Bronwyn
Be Cool!
A new puppy on the block deserves an ultra cool name that shows off his or her “street credit,” so to speak. After all, your pup will need to impress his friends at obedience school with a trendy name! We think any dog will be too cool for school with one of these dog names that start with “B”:
- BeeJay
- Brody
- Boyd
- Bronte
- Bach
- Bandit
- Bentley
- Brantley
- Baelfyre (‘Bae’ for short)
- Britt
- Brooklyn
- Bronx
- Brindle
- Brennan
- Bilbo
Beautifully Cute Ideas
- Bee
- Bambi
- Baby Doll
- Beauty
- Buddha
- Bo-Peep (‘Bo’ for short)
- Bugsy
- Buckaroo (‘Buck’ for short)
- Buttercup
- Butterscotch
- Buttermilk
- Bazinga (‘Buzz’ for short)
- Bones
- Bubby
- Bubbles
Unique Dog Names That Start With B
Some dogs, especially exotic or rare breeds, need a name that showcases their distinctive qualities from more common breeds. However, if your dog is a common breed, then she is still a unique individual in her own right! Here are some unique and different dog names that start with “B”:
- Babooshka (‘Babs’ for short)
- Beedle Bard (‘Bard’ for short)
- Barcardi
- Baja
- Balthazar (‘Zar’ for short)
- Balto
- Basil
- Bellini
- Bertram
- Biscotti
- Bismarck
- Buckwheat
- Bellatrix (‘Bella’ for short)
- Bali
- Brett
B Names For Small Dogs
When you’ve got a small breed dog, a common naming convention is to name him or her after something that is also tiny! Or, if you want a big name for your small-but-mighty dog, check out our list of dog names that start with “B” for big dogs in the next section. We like these dog names that start with “B” for small dogs:
- Bitty
- Boo-Boo
- Binky
- Birdie
- Bunny
- Buttons
- Bubbles
- Baby
- Bug
- Butterfly
- Babe
- Beady
- Bat/Batty
- Blossom
- Bobble
Big Dog Names That Begin With B
Perhaps your new pooch is a large breed, and so a name that’s grand enough to fill those big ole’ paws is in order! Or, maybe you’d like to humorously exploit your dog’s large size with a name that’s typically given to small dogs – in that case, check out the previous section for dog names that start with “B” for small dogs. For those who are looking for a strong name for their big dog, we like these dog names that start with “B”:
- Beethoven
- Bluto
- Bulldozer (‘Dozer’ for short)
- Briarwood (‘Briar’ for short)
- Beowulf (‘Beo’ for short)
- Birch
- Bjorn
- Broomhilda (‘Hildy’ for short)
- Bronco
- Bullwinkle
- Bear
- Blitzen
- Beast
- Booker
- Butch
Names Based On Flowers & Herbs
Dogs have been named after flowers and plants for generations. Many of these names will be familiar as pet names, some have an unusual twist! Floral words often make good female b names, but there are a few here for the boys too!
- Basil
- Briar
- Blossom
- Bryony
- Bluebell
- Bracken
- Bramble
- Begonia
- Bergenia
- Buddlia
- Buttercup
- Birch
- Blueberry
- Barley
Names based on colors
- Blue
- Bianca
- Blush
- Buff
Names with a Food or Drink Theme
Inspiration for names based on food and drink can be found in your cupboard or at the mall! If you have a lighthearted take on naming your dog, these names can often be amusing.
- Bonito
- Brickle
- Bean
- Butter
- Bassett
- Bing
- Bryer
- Bacon
- Bubblegum
- Brownie
Sometimes we want a name to begin with two specific letters. Here are some ideas for dog names that start with BR
Boy names that start with Br
- Bryn
- Bran
- Bruno
- Brutus
- Brent
- Brendan
- Brad
- Brandon
Girl names that start with Br
- Bronte
- Brenda
- Britt
- Bridget
- Britney
- Bronwen
- Brianna
Lilly says
Our dearly departed Bichons of our heart were Bogart and his sister, Bacall.
Their half sister Beignet and a Bichon we adopted and renamed Baguette.
We are so sad they are gone. We live with Baci ( Italian for ” kiss”) and his brother of the heart Bijoux. They are tiny Maltese and very elderly now.
We are getting 3 sibling Bichon puppies and their names will be Blossom, Buttercup and Barley.
Getting back to nature .:)
Wish us luck!!!
Selena says
What about Beth
Jenn says
My sweet Bichon was Buster. Bub for short. We also adopted another one named Bailey. Bailey and Buster forever.
ella says
I have a golden retriever named Bennett !!! other cute b names I like are beaux pronounced bo, bowie, Bentley, Bella, brody, brady
Larissa says
My Chodsky pès is named – Balin 🐾
Michelle Plante says
I loved my yellow lab Beau Beau
sarah says
This was really useful I now have a beautiful golden retriever called buddy.
Bossii says
My babies names are, Bella, Bear & Brownie
Connie says
I had Bruno, now I’ve got his sons, Bronson and Brody.
Morgan says
I don’t know what to name my puppy Can you guys help me…
Brooke says
If it’s a brown color go with hazel or coco if it’s black or grey go with lunar or Luna or nebulan if it’s white or multiple colored definitely go with princess or king
Selena says
Definitely don’t! Princess and King are too common!
Brian Brown says
My 6 year old GSD is named Berlin.
Gina says
My girl’s name is Brandy and my boy’s name is Whiskey
Payton says
my pup is named bruno 🥰
Ava says
Awe
Lorna Baker says
I want to call a cockerpoo Babs but my daughter wants Moo – what do you think?
Selena says
Babs is better
julia says
i named mine bentley
Steph says
We have 3 that start with B. Two boys, Buddy and Bear and our girl Bristol.
Amanda says
Our red fox lab is named Bristol too!
anoonie says
i named mine buddy
Sarah says
Thank you for all these brilliant ideas.
Ive finally found the perfect name for my puppy (he’s a border terrier with a good pedigree) “Basil”
He’s a cross between Basil Fawlty (from an english comedy programme) and Basil Brush- a fox puppet Both are completely mad 😂