A couple of weeks ago a good friend of mine brought home a Deerhound puppy. I thought our Lab puppies were deserving of big dog names, but woah, this guy is something else. And he’s something pretty special too. Gentle, soft footed and seriously loving. Although the car sickness has been on a scale to match his super size… His adoring puppy parents have called him Floppy, and you can see just how huge he is at only 12 weeks old in the photo at the top of this article. Today I’ll share some great ways the you can find the perfect big dog names for your giant puppy too.
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Giant breeds grow super fast. Blink and you miss them stretching up an inch or two. Big dog names can celebrate your large breed puppy’s giant characteristics. But you can also have fun using names perhaps better suited to a Toy dog breed! Giant dog names are perfect for large breeds like the Newfoundland, Bernese Mountain Dog, Great Dane or Mastiffs. And can show off big personalities in smaller dogs like Chihuahuas or Yorkies too!
Tips for Naming your Puppy
A good name needs to get a great response from your dog when you call them. Short vowels and hard consonants are perfect for getting yourself heard at the park and two syllable names will help with training. Today we share more tips for naming your dog plus hundreds of cool big dog names. Inspired by celebrity big dog characters, trending topics and stylish ideas!
These tips can help you settle on a name for your new canine family member that everyone will love.
- Keep it short
- Don’t use names that sound like common commands
- Ask before using an honorary name
- Don’t use too-common names
Top Big Dog Names
Here are thirty good names for a big dog:
- Popcorn
- Chifrijo
- Snowden
- Keller
- Curie
- Donut
- Lincoln
- Marzipan
- Magellan
- Rio Grande
- Truvie
- Borneo
- Bunny Chow
- Goliath
- Pumpkin
- Gates
- Alaska
- Sirius
- Lyra
- Polaris
- Billie Jean
- Pegasus
- Leo
- Denali
- Taurus
- Sterling
- Logan
- Andromeda
- Orson
- Venus
Creating Big Dog Names
Brainstorming a list of the best big dog names for your new puppy isn’t always as easy as it sounds! In the past, naming rights for the new family pup often fell to the youngest family member. So it is no wonder so many dogs were named after cartoon characters and candies! But today, choosing the best larger than life ideas can easily make news headlines, especially when it comes to the most popular name choices for celebrity pups. (No pressure, right?)
Big Dog Name Inspiration
So while there are plenty of cartoon- and candy-inspired ideas to look at, there are dozens of other sources of inspiration for big dog names too. We’re talking for all types: plenty of male variants, female versions, and suitable for all ages and breeds! Ready to dig into your choices? Read on!
Female Big Dog Names
Looking for big girl dog names for your sweet and fluffy pup? She may be a large girl, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t still a sweetheart! Sometimes the biggest dogs have the sweetest dispositions. From the city you live in, to the history of your new dog’s breed, find your own personal inspiration after reading through this large breed female dog names list!
- Jessica
- Aretha
- Rosie
- Oprah
- Missy
- Cagney
- Lacey
- Baddiewinkle
- Lena
- Maybelle
- Scarlett
- Minnie Pearl
- Dixie
- Callie
- Hillary
- Pink
- Bessie
- America
- Tyra
- Serena
- Venus
- Danica
- Billie Jean
- Simone
- Misty
- Hydra
- Virgo
- Lucy
- Winnie
- Maddie
- Annie
- Jess
- Poppy
- Ness
Male Big Dog Names
If you have a dog who is a big boy, to say the least, then the least you can do is embrace it! I tend to think of big boy dogs the way I remember my nephew when he was in his teens: lanky, a little goofy, and overall the sweetest kid on the block. So if you’re looking for the best big dog names boy variants, look no further. Each name on this list of the best large male dog names will make other big dog owners green with envy that you thought of it first!
- Marlon
- Orson
- Randy
- James
- Bono
- Lennon
- Nelson
- Gandhi
- CeeLo
- Felix
- Daniel
- Legend
- Luke
- Spock
- Bruce
- Pegasus
- Cygnus
- Taurus
- Stallone
- Dolph
- Bond
- Jason
- Tatum
- Jean-Claude
- Taz
- Danny
- Tucker
- Rooster
- Boyd
- Andy
- Damon
- Matt
- Jax
- Flynn
Unique Big Dog Names
Finding unique ideas for a large pooch can send you searching for inspiration in the most intriguing places, such as land masses, astral events, and even eastern mythology. This list of unique large choices highlights all these and more!
- Borneo
- Zuma
- Gibraltar
- Uluru
- Saraswati
- Andromeda
- Luna
- Gravity
- Mystic
- Illyria
- Lotus
- Shiva
- Phoenix
- Socks
- Chips
- Altair
- Ellis
- Ouiser (or just “Wheezer”)
- Truvie
- MooMoo
- Husky
- Gumbeaux
- Bernie
- Warren
- Aquila
- Brawny
- Taj
- Polaris
- Carina
- Boots
- Auriga
- Artemis
- Tuft
- Anise
- Bear
- Blackjack
Cute Big Dog Names
As a proud big dog owner, you already know that if there is anything cuter than a little dog, it is a big dog! These can ignite your brainstorming for your big dog’s extra-cute new name!
- Finn
- Duke
- Memphis
- Yoda
- Willie
- Fluffy
- Big Mac
- Whopper
- Cetus
- Draco
- Hero
- Superdog
- Waddlesworth
- Cassiopeia (“Cassie” for short)
- Lyra
- Drooler
- Leo
- Gemini
- Orion
- Starbucks
- Sugarloaf
- Bullet
- Pluto
- Bruiser
- Augusta
- Coral
- Athena
- Jazzy
- Sammikins
- Titanic
- Wrigley
- Dizzy
- Nova
- Nyx
- Sable
- Opal
- Oso
- Raven
- Snacks
- Yukon
- Bobby
- Beauty
Cool Big Dog Names
Cool names may be inspired by everything. From your dog’s looks, personality, and breed to his favorite activities. Here’s hoping these ideas give you the inspiration that leads to the perfect choice!
- Ariana
- Burgundy
- Opal
- Angora
- Butternut
- Vespa
- Nessie
- Bigfoot
- Sasquatch
- Bernard
- Dane
- Basil
- Dude
- Hudson
- Bacon
- Jerky
- Buff
- Harley
- Figg
- Leroy
- Naila
- Moses
- Oliver
- Major
- Sergeant
- Suki
- Meyer
- Oscar
- Sterling
- Toodles
- Waffles
- Malala
- Celine
- Antoinette
- Beckham
- Julia
- Isaac
- Newton
- Ali
- Rosa
- Einstein
- Hamilton
- Curie
- Shakespeare
- Keller
Famous Big Dog Names
Here is some inspiration from plus-size superheroines, larger-than-life superstars, and lady leaders. These big dog names female variants can give your sizable gal some wonderfully large paws to step into.
- Big Bertha
- Lady Marmalade
- Faith
- Butterball
- Pink Pearl
- Xtina
- She-Ra
- Xena
- Gaia
- Princess
- Duchess
- Aurora
- Koko
- Puma
- Bette
- Audrey
- Ingrid
- Marilyn
- Malala
- Angela
- Hildegarde
- Diana
- Joan
- Elizabeth
- Rosa
- Theresa
- Indira
- Billie
- Ari
- Anne
- Margaret
Good Names For Big Dogs
Sometimes you know your little pooch is simply going to be a big boy when he grows up!
These big dog names, inspired by larger-than-life cartoon characters, movie actors, comedians, and leaders, can give him the big, buoyant name to match his personality!
- Popeye
- Jimmy
- Porky
- Woody
- Big Boy
- Supersize
- Thumper
- Meatball
- Kingpin
- Mr. Incredible
- Penguin
- Mojo
- Blimpie
- Baby Phat
- Clark
- Chaplin
- Kirk
- Burt
- Buster
- Cooper
- Spencer
- Astaire
- Humphrey
- Hulk
- The Rock
- Andre
- Bruno
- Vince
- Gorgeous George
- Dusty
- Wilder
- Stormy
- Selkie
- Shadow
- Noir
- Midnight
Giant Dog Names
These huge ideas, inspired by the biggest, tallest, largest, most impressive natural formations on our planet – from mountains to waterfalls to planets and stars and even countries – will definitely do your giant pup full justice.
- Everest
- Rocky
- Matterhorn
- Denali
- Logan
- Rainier
- Olympus
- Zeus
- Asia
- Sahara
- Amazon
- Vesuvius
- Appalachia
- Niagara
- Redwood
- Sequoia
- Indus
- Jupiter
- Sirius (the dog star!)
- Vega
- Angel
- Rio Grande
- Texas
- Krubera
- Alaska
- Lambert
- Andes
- India
- Brazil
- Titan
- Espresso
- Cocoa
- Kuro
- Nash
- Jett
- Indigo
Funny Ideas
Your final choice doesn’t have to be so serious! Take a look at some of these hilarious, feel-good ideas!
- Komodo
- Caiman
- Pumpkin
- Vegas
- Gila
- Belaz
- Goliath
- Solomon
- Magellan
- Tiger
- Washington
- Lincoln
- Rebecca
- Abraham
- David
- Gates
- Kennedy
- Francis
- Bacon
- Churchill
- Branson
- William
- Diana
- Simone
- Hawking
- Snowden
- Hulk
- Mini
- Mouse
- Tiny
- Shrew
- Pup
- Asher
- Flint
- Elvira
- Vampira
- Darth
- Ebony
Foody Big Dog Names
Your huge dog probably eats big, too. While you might consider naming him after his favorite food, you could also consider these favorite foods as monikers. After all, when these foods are around, we tend to eat big, too!
- Popcorn
- Paella
- Shrimp
- Poutine
- Marzipan
- French Toast
- Parma
- Ankimo
- Champ
- Fajita
- Taco
- Poke
- Pierogi
- Donut
- Sushi
- Piri-Piri
- Curry
- Pizza
- Fettucini
- Bunny Chow
- Galbi
- Masala
- Dumpling
- Barbecue
- Gelato
- Peach Pie
- Kimchi
- Ramen
- Rendang
- Chifrijo
- Olive
Our Top Choices
Here are the best ideas for you to choose from.
- Hugo
- Groot
- Toto
- Roman
- Eliza
- Avalanche
- Blizzard
- Brute
- Cassie
- Puma
- Queenie
- Cub
- Barry
- Emma
- Albus
- Brienne
- Rory
- Bentley
- Bjorn
- Buddy
- Dakota
- Rebel
- Dash
- Freya
- Fang
- Jerico
- Koda
- Bear
- Boo
- Lena
- Magnus
- Moose
- Rex
- Zelda
- Ziggy
