Cane Corso Dog Names – Dozens Of Awesome Ideas

The Cane Corso is a powerful, loyal and beautiful dog. And if you are bringing home a new puppy you’ll want a name that matches up to that amazing reputation! Today I’ll share some awesome Cane Corso dog names and tips for picking the perfect one for your pet.

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• Great names for male or female puppies
• Heritage names for a classic breed
• Inspiration from historical celebrities
• Adorable ideas

If your puppy is going to be a member of a multi-pet household, try not to choose a name that sounds very similar to that of your other dogs or cats. And avoid any word that rhymes with a potential training cue, too!

Female Cane Corso Names

Girl power, rappers and bands can help you to come up with street names that are great for a Cane Corso.

• Dido
• Kobe
• Fergie
• Kesha
• Pink
• Sia
• Annie
• Missy
• Shirley
• Jett

Male Cane Corso Names

There are plenty of male dog names that look good on a macho Cane Corso. This selection sound cool, tough and ever so masculine:

• Arcade
• Busta
• CeeLo
• Jayzee
• Zepp
• Neyo
• Outkast
• Stormsie
• Tayo
• Magnum
• King

Italian Dog Names

The Cane Corso breed originates from Italy, so why not choose an Italian name for your pup?

• Bruno
• Alberto
• Dante
• Andrea
• Ena
• Enzo
• Faust
• Gino
• Lanza
• Rocco
• Tina
• Tito
• Cara
• Dona

Cane Corso Names with Meanings

Sometimes, the best Cane Corso names are those with particular meanings. Baby name dictionaries include the meaning of each name they contain. This makes it easy to find a really awesome dog name that perfectly suits your Cane Corso’s personality and look. Here’s a selection of dog names for a Cane Corso, together with their original meanings:

• Mia – from the Italian, meaning “wished for child”
• Garvan – from Celtic, meaning “rough”
• Cameo – from the Italian, meaning “cultured jewel”
• Lex – abbreviated form of Alexander, meaning “defender of men” in Greek
• Xander – another diminutive of Alexander
• Ozzie – from the Hebrew, meaning “strong”
• Arthur – meaning “bear”

Ideas Inspired by Historical Figures

Famous figures from history can provide some brilliant Cane Corso names, especially if you want a name that reflects your dog’s strength and bravery. Here are a selection of great Cane Corso names inspired by great historical figures:

   

• Brutus – a Roman politician
• Goliath – a Biblical hero with immense strength
• Plato – the Greek philosopher
• Samson – a biblical character with super-human strength
• Cicero – Roman philosopher
• Rafael – Renaissance painter
• Dante – an Italian poet
• Ajax – Grecian hero
• Nerva – Roman emperor
• Titan – Greek mythological deities
• Cleopatra – famous Egyptian Queen
• Delilah – Biblical character beloved of Samson
• Venus – goddess of beauty
• Brunhilde – a shield-maiden and Valkyrie in German mythology
• Venus – goddess of love and beauty
• Rosa – a reference to civil rights activist, Rosa Parks

Famous Names

If you think that your Cane Corso has movie star looks or Hollywood teeth, why not name him or her after a movie character? Or if you have a favorite film, you could choose your Cane Corso’s name in honor of your favorite character. Here are a few popular movie star names that we reckon would suit a Cane Corso:

• Zero (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
• Yoda (Star Wars)
• Odie (Garfield)
• Norman (Psycho)
• Max (Mad Max)
• Maverick (Top Gun)
• Jabba (Jabba the Hutt, Star Wars)
• Hollywood
• Harry (Harry Potter)
• Frankenstein
• Ferris (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off)
• Falcor (Never-ending Story)
• Dude (The Big Lebowski)
• Bluto (National Lampoon’s Animal House)
• Blondie (The Good, The Bad, The Ugly)
• Aragorn (Lord of the Rings)

Cute Cane Corso Names

Now, even though your Cane Corso puppy will grow into a hulking, tough-looking hound, you’ll always remember his or her cutesy puppy looks. You might want to choose a cute name for your pup – just know that you’ll need a sense of humor when your dog grows up and you call him in the park! Here’s a selection of cute dog names that you might like to consider:

• Marley
• Molly
• Nala
• Nessie
• Pancakes
• Pansy
• Peaches
• Poppy
• Pumpkin
• Queenie
• Rhubarb
• Twinkie
• Rosie
• Sadie
• Sophie
• Stella
• Sugar
• Tillie