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The Best Pitbull Names For Your New PuppyWelcome to our complete guide to Pitbull names! Giving you the very best Pitbull dog names around.

From unique names for Pitbulls to the cutest or toughest Pitbull puppy names. Plus links in the pink box above if you need more inspiration

We can help you to find your favorite dog names for Pitbulls. And make that all important decision about your new Pitbull’s perfect name.

So let’s start at the beginning. With our traditional baby name style list.

Pitbull names – female or male – can be chosen based on your pup’s sex. If you want a human name for your dog then take a look at the girl Pitbull names and boy Pitbull names here.

Female Pitbull names

We have included some popular Pitbull names, but also some slightly less common Pitbull girl names.

The Best Pitbull Names For Your New Puppy

Ones that are more likely to make a statement for you and your gorgeous pup.

Let’s check out our favorites from the bunch:

  1. Abbie
  2. Anna
  3. Bella
  4. Betsy
  5. Cassie
  6. Clara
  7. Darla
  8. Dinah
  9. Edith
  10. Ellie
  11. Eva
  12. Faye
  13. Florence
  14. Frankie
  15. Freya
  16. Katie
  17. Kiki
  18. Lola
  19. Maddie
  20. Maisy
  21. Mary
  22. May
  23. Nora
  24. Olivia
  25. Penny
  26. Poppy
  27. Queenie
  28. Rachael
  29. Sally
  30. Tessa
  31. Violet
  32. Wanda
  33. Zara

You can find 150 more awesome female dog names here.

Pitbull female names can just be your favorite names.

But these names for female Pitbulls are of course not the be all and end all of female Pitbull naming.

We’ve got loads more less traditional but equally awesome names down below.

From tough female Pitbull names, to cute, unique and even color based names.

But before we check them out, what about those traditional male Pitbull names?

Male Pitbull names

Whether you are looking for unique Pitbull names for males or strong male dog names for Pitbulls. There are some great choices just in the world of human style names.

Here are some of our top choices for Pitbull names:

  1. Alfie
  2. Andy
  3. Archie
  4. Basil
  5. Benji
  6. Buddy
  7. Carter
  8. Charlie
  9. Danny
  10. Eddie
  11. Finn
  12. Freddie
  13. George
  14. Harrison
  15. Hank
  16. Jack
  17. Jonny
  18. Karl
  19. Leo
  20. Leonard
  21. Manny
  22. Mason
  23. Noah
  24. Oscar
  25. Pete
  26. Robin
  27. Sammy
  28. Tim
  29. Toby
  30. Tyler
  31. Victor
  32. Will
  33. Zack

Pitbull names for males can be traditional human names, but there is a big wide world of other options out there.

And that’s where we are going next.

Good Pitbull Names

If you don’t want to give your Pitbull a traditionally male or female name, then thousands more options will instantly open themselves up for you. Because good Pitbull names come in so many forms.

The Best Pitbull Names For Your New Puppy

From those related to their color to the way you want their temperament to be perceived. Strong names, tough names, cute names and unique names.

To help you decide, we’ve broken the decision down into these handy categories.

 

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So let’s start with the popular color related choices.

Blue Nose Pitbull Names

When you are thinking up blue nose Pitbull names, you have a few color ranges to look at. Although blue nose Pitbull’s have blue in the name, they are really grey. Ranging from a pale to an almost charcoal tone.

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Here are some great grey Pitbull Names, that can work for your blue nose Pitbull. Along with some that celebrate the ‘blue’ in the name.

  1. Aqua
  2. Azure
  3. Cobalt
  4. Cyan
  5. Flint
  6. Fog
  7. Grizzle
  8. Gunner
  9. Marine
  10. Misty
  11. Navy
  12. Pebble
  13. Pumice
  14. Sapphire
  15. Saxe
  16. Silver
  17. Sky
  18. Slate
  19. Smokey
  20. Soot
  21. Stone
  22. Storm
  23. Teal

Red nose Pitbull names

Your red nose Pitbull is likely to be fawn or orange in color. So you can choose anything from or associated with that color spectrum, if you would like.

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Here are our favorite ideas for red nose Pitbull names

  1. Amber
  2. Apricot
  3. Autumn
  4. Blush
  5. Brick
  6. Cherry
  7. Copper
  8. Coral
  9. Ember
  10. Flame
  11. Ginger
  12. Honey
  13. Marigold
  14. Merlot
  15. Peach
  16. Pumpkin
  17. Redmond
  18. Rose
  19. Ruby
  20. Russet
  21. Scarlet
  22. Tawny
  23. Teak

White Pitbull Names

White dogs are simply stunning. With their pale fur and good looks, a white Pitbull deserves a name that reflects his glorious fur coat.

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Here are some great ideas for fabulous names for white Pitbulls.

  1. Angel
  2. Birch
  3. Blizzard
  4. Casper
  5. Chalky
  6. Chilly
  7. China
  8. Cloud
  9. Cotton
  10. Crystal
  11. Frosty
  12. Ghost
  13. Igloo
  14. Ivory
  15. Lightning
  16. Misty
  17. Opal
  18. Pearl
  19. Polar
  20. Snowy
  21. Spectre
  22. Talc
  23. Yeti

Brindle Pitbull Names

Brindle dogs are beautiful, and your wonderful Brindle Pitty is of course no exception. A brindle Pitbull can be a range of colors, all streaked into a base of brown or tan.

Here are some lovely names that will suit your brindle Pitbull down to the ground.

  1. Blotch
  2. Blur
  3. Camo
  4. Dapple
  5. Dash
  6. Dotty
  7. Fleck
  8. Freckles
  9. Marble
  10. Mosaic
  11. Mottle
  12. Patches
  13. Pepper
  14. Pip
  15. Smudge
  16. Speckle
  17. Splat
  18. Spatter
  19. Spotty
  20. Sprinkle
  21. Streak
  22. Stripe
  23. Tint

Black Pitbull Names

Beautiful black Pitbulls have an awful lot going for them looks wise. Coupling the striking features of a Pitbull with that stunning dark coat.

So you might well want to give them a name that reflects that glory.

Here are our top picks of the best black Pitbull names.

  1. Ash
  2. Coal
  3. Ebony
  4. Eclipse
  5. Ember
  6. Guiness
  7. Inka
  8. Jet
  9. Lead
  10. Magic
  11. Midnight
  12. Olive
  13. Onyx
  14. Oreo
  15. Panther
  16. Pepper
  17. Pitch
  18. Shades
  19. Shadow
  20. Shale
  21. Speckle
  22. Tar
  23. Thunder

Brown Pitbull Names

If you have a pretty brown Pitbull, you have a fun selection of things to pick from when it comes to his name. From nature, to chocolate bar manufacturers! There really is quite a range in there.

Here are our favorite brown Pitbull names for you to browse through:

  1. Bailey
  2. Bear
  3. Beaver
  4. Brownie
  5. Cadbury
  6. Castle
  7. Cedar
  8. Chestnut
  9. Choco
  10. Cocoa
  11. Coffee
  12. Galaxy
  13. Hazel
  14. Hershey
  15. Mars
  16. Mocha
  17. Muffin
  18. Nestle
  19. River
  20. Stream
  21. Umber
  22. Walnut
  23. Yorkie

Cool Pitbull Names

Pitbulls are cool dogs. There is no denying it. And if you chose a cool dog breed, then chances are you’ll want to take a look at some cool dog names.

Here a few that you might like to consider

  1. Ace
  2. Bullet
  3. Cash
  4. Chance
  5. Chase
  6. Crow
  7. Dollar
  8. Domino
  9. Dragon
  10. Ego
  11. Gadget
  12. Jazz
  13. Phoenix
  14. Pirate
  15. Racer
  16. Raven
  17. Rebel
  18. Tanner
  19. Thatcher
  20. Twirl
  21. Sabre
  22. Snake
  23. Sparky
  24. Switch
  25. Vandal

Cute Pitbull Names

We all know that Pitbulls are real cuties. But they have had a bit of a bad reputation. If you want your lovely little pup to keep getting those coos and cuddles as she grows, then giving her an equally adorable name can go a long way.

 

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Here are some real sweethearts in the dog name world:

  1. Baby
  2. Bubbles
  3. Cheeky
  4. Cutie
  5. Darling
  6. Dinky
  7. Flossy
  8. Giggles
  9. Gummy
  10. Honey
  11. Lolly
  12. Lucky
  13. Pickle
  14. Poppet
  15. Puzzles
  16. Rascal
  17. Spirit
  18. Sweetie
  19. Tinker
  20. Treacle

Unique Pitbull Names

Let’s face it, every dog is unique. Just like every owner. Your dog isn’t like all the others, and it can make it tricky to find the right name for her. Because you want it to be something different.

So let’s take a look at some unusual and fun alternatives to the normal list of Pitbull names:

  1. Astro
  2. Battle
  3. Bullseye
  4. Captain
  5. Coach
  6. Dixie
  7. Dynamo
  8. Echo
  9. Fairy
  10. Flourish
  11. Gamble
  12. Iron
  13. Jinx
  14. Ratchet
  15. Rex
  16. Roxie
  17. Softie
  18. Swash
  19. Toast
  20. Trixie
  21. Turtle
  22. Warlock
  23. Wicket

Tough Pitbull names

Pitbulls have a reputation for being tough. If you love the loyal, determined nature of the Pitbull and want to reflect that in his name, then you could do a lot worse than one of these strong Pitbull names.

Here are our top choices for tough Pitbull names for your new friend:

  1. Arnie
  2. Boxer
  3. Brawler
  4. Bruiser
  5. Brutus
  6. Butch
  7. Chomp
  8. Chopper
  9. Craggy
  10. Crash
  11. Devil
  12. Digger
  13. Dozer
  14. Hercules
  15. Jaws
  16. Killer
  17. Machine
  18. Monster
  19. Pluto
  20. Punk
  21. Punch
  22. Rocky
  23. Rowdy
  24. Smasher
  25. Spike
  26. Tank
  27. Tiger

Best Pitbull Names

The best Pitbull dog names are the ones that reflect your dog and you. One that makes you proud to call in the dog park, and happy to say when you are snuggling on the sofa at home.

If you haven’t taken to any of the ideas here, then there’s no need to worry.

Why not check out some of the fun and fabulous ideas in these alternative lists

 

Comments

  2. I have a 5 month female fawn colored red nose pit mix puppy. I’m having a hard time naming here. I rescued her from the shelter. I want a strong unique name… Any suggestions?

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  4. I’m getting a puppy the runt of the litter , she is really shy. Need some help with a name some suggestion would help:)

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  5. For a girl pitbull i was thinking about TeTe . I want something different ya know. (Pronounced as tee tee or just tt)

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  6. I just had my own pups decided to keep 2 mine blue nose and the other to yellow of my brother. Mine im thinking of Icon Astro or Lars my fav is lars what you think friends? Thank you

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  7. I had a BEAUTIFUL, sweet blue nose pit bull that I rescued from the SPCA that I named GAIA. She was somewhat short and stocky, and all muscle, I called her my lil sausage, she was a beautiful blueish grey and white, just a great looking out bull. Originally the SPCA had given her the name sherly but I was not a big fan of that name and it didn’t fit get at all. After thinking for a while and getting some help from a few friends and coworkers, my coworkers wife suggested the name Gaia (pronounced guy-a) meaning mother earth. I fell in love with the name it was perfect. Unfortunately my neighbors did not like our dogs and they hated my Gaia, which I don’t know how anybody could have hated her, she was the sweetest, most loving, well behaved dog ever, but one day Gaia became very ill, I took her to the vet, and after running some test, it was discovered that she had been poisoned with rat poison. We had never used rat poison and it was nowhere to be found on our property, the only explanation was that the neighbors had poisoned her, but we had no actual proof or evidence. A couple days later one of my other dogs had come down with the same symptoms and after taking her to the vet, she too had been poisoned by rat poison as well, luckily we were able to get her to the vet in time and we were able to save her, unfortunately Gaia wasn’t so lucky. The poison had done to much damage and she had to be put down. That put bull was the live of my life, she was my little sausage, i loved her. But the name Gaia was perfect for her and if anyone is trying to figure out a name for their put bull might I suggest GAIA, it’s a beautiful name for a great breed of dog.

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    • Omgbi had almost the exact same thing happen to me w mu 7 month old pitbull Tyson who was a rednose pitbull and the most gorgeous dog i and everyone who was lucky to see/meet him.m, we had ever seen. It was so awful the things he went through and me not having the funds available that sunday to save him but did get it by 10 a.m but it was to late he had passed away at 5.30 a.m. R.i.P Tyson

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  8. Okay I’m getting this Pitbull puppy that is black and with with black on its nose ears and feet the the rest is mostly white he is perfect but I don’t know what to name him and I want it to be unique. Please help

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  9. I have been dealing with depression since I was a teenager. I am now 33. Recently I was blindsided by a break up with a woman I thought was the one. I practically adopted her kids and fell in love with them as a family as well as individuals. Then not long after I lost my job and a close family friend. This all happened within a matter of weeks of each other. One day a neighbor found a gorgeous, friendly, BIG brown pitbull. After some sleuthing we found out his “owners” just put him on the streets because he had a few indoor accidents. I kept him and found out he is only 9 MONTHS OLD. Anyway…he stayed with me and has helped me to push forward when I felt the weight of the world was crushing me. For this reason I named him after the king of the Greek Titans, Atlas, who was destined to hold the weight of the world on his shoulders. He is amazing and I love the big lug.

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  10. My boyfriend has a beautiful blue nosed pit bull. He likes to name his dogs a different kind of name. Her name is Xena (pronounced Zena). She is definitely a warrior princess.

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    • I really like the way the name Xena sounds… I also have a blue nose american bully pitbull puppy it is so hard to deside .

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  11. Hi, my and my girlfriend are picking up a 9 week old Male Blue nose pit. Any suggestions on names would be greatly appreciated.

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  13. I HAVE A BLUE PIT THAT I RESCUED HIS NAME IS GRUFF HE WAS NAMED AFTER THE NEVERBEAST WHO EVERY ONE THOUGHT WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE DISTROYED BUT INSTEAD HE WAS THE SAVIOR SO I NEW GRUFF WAS THE RIGHT NAME FOR HIM BECAUSE NOT ONLY DID I SAVE HIM , HE SAVED ME.

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  14. I have a 10 week male pit puppy from a litter we had. He was a miracle puppy as he was born almost 10 Hours after his 5 brothers and 4 sisters. So he is the runt but he really is not much smaller than thw other puppies. He os black with a dew white toes, a white stripe on his nexk and chest and a partial white collar just above his
    Shoulders
    I want a name that reflects the miracle he is.
    Please
    Help

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    • First, I am stating the obvious name of Miracle (but that may be too cheesy), but then I thought of Phoenix, as in the mythological phoenix bird that burned itself to death on a funeral pyre, then rose from the ashes to live again. Your pup as already fought a good strong battle and has lived. Plus I think Phoenix has a nice strong sound to it and it is easy to say, and rarely misunderstood.

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  16. About 20 years ago, my cousin had a grey pit bull…. his name was Capone! It suited him well, as he always looked serious

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  17. My 8 year old daughter was given a blue pitbull that is a 7 week old female and we are trying to come up with a name. We would like to get some opinions on these names Free sense it was free seems to fit but heres a few more Georgia Blue, Ghost, Blue moon, Bella Blue, Blue Jazz.

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    • We have a pit mix female named Baya! My daughter came up with it within seconds when someone dumped the dog on the street in front of our house and we have had her every since then. She is 7 now!

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  18. Just saved a black pit with white boots. Trying to figure out a name for her. Thinking about Vega… what do y’all think?

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  19. My neighbor gave me her pit puppy because she couldn’t take care of her, she’s pure white so I decided to give her sexy name because she’s so fabulous I named her MONROE, idk how I came up with it, it just hit me when I saw her

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    • I have an Argentinian Staffi (Dogo) cross red nose pit bull, her name is Cirilla (Ciri for short) said like the Apple lady but it’s not named after her.

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  20. We’re about to bring home a chocolate tri American bully.
    We have
    Versace picked.
    But already have a Dior and Dusty so fancied another one with a D? But don’t like standard…. May stock with Versace but it’s long.

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  21. I rescued a Gotti Pitbull, half white half grey face. Hes huge but the biggest sweetheart ever. Doesn’t bark, just cuddles and is so friendly with other dogs.. and he kinda looks a lil dopey lol. Everyone says he looks like hes the happiest dog..look hes smiling! I don’t like the name that came with him, but hes 4 yrs. old and listens to it. Do I keep the name or can I change it.. and if so, what would I change it to? Open for suggestions!

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    • Ash would be a good name
      Avalanche would be another possible good name.
      If the name he has feels like it fits then keep it, if you feel it doesn’t fit his personality or characteristics then there is no harm in changing it I have a pit bull that is 15 years old so yours still has half of its life up to 2/3 rds more time. I thinks ok to change it if you like.

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  22. I have just got a Merle French Bulldog (tan, black,blue and white) and can’t think what to call him I want it to be unique but not too hard to pronounce for my baby daughter but not too silly to be shouting across a field, please?

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  23. I have a fawn and white pit bull puppy that I just got and having trouble trying to pick out a name help please lol.. some names I was thinking were Paris or Dream, suggestions please!

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    • I love Paris and Dream either or will work great with her. I have a gray blue nose and her name is Royal

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    • A few weeks ago I lost my sweet Pit girl, Cleo, to her second series of Grand Mal seizures due to a fatal reaction to Frontline flea treatment at the age of 3yrs old. She was a white coated Pit w/very unique tan markings. She was my everything. When I held her at 4wks old I knew she was the “queen” of my heart and soul and therefore became Cleopatra Sophia. I loved the name Sophia, always, but was drawn to the mystery of her blue eyes and they reminded me precious jewels…being fascinated with Egyptian history and culture, Cleopatra seemed just a natural fit for such a beautiful queen!

      Just wanted to share her name with you…maybe one or the other will resonate with you?

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      • So sorry for your loss! She won your heart so she will always be with you! Get another one ~ there are too many pitties that Dre looking for there forever home! A great site to look for a beautiful dog is called “Shadows Fund” out of California. They will transport (within reason) to just about anywhere ~ it’s worth taking a look and adoption fees are really reasonable ~ i adopted my beautiful “Layla” from them and she is the love of my life!

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  24. Just got a male pit all white except a heart shaped brown spot over one eye . My mind has gone blank when it comes to names . Any suggestions ? Kinda wanted to do something with the heart shaped spot . But seeing as he’s a male it’s not so easy lol

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  25. Hi I just got a brown male pitbull and I’m not sure what to name him…he is all brown and has a brindle patch on his chest that’s brown and white. Any suggestions?

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  26. i need help naming my blue nose bully pitbul pup
    he’s white with fawn spots and crazy colored blue eyes
    i was thinking these names
    1. Astro
    2. Cosmo
    3. Jedi
    4. Simba

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  27. i have a blue nose bully pit, he’s white with fawn patches and the most amazing blue eyes ive ever seen

    i can’t think of any name that sticks with his uniqueness and color
    i was thinking
    1. Astro
    2. Cosmo
    3. Jedi
    4. Simba

    i also have a brindle boxer named buddha
    and pitbull mutt whos named layla

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  28. I am getting a beautiful female with the most brilliant blue eyes I’ve ever seen. The names I am trying to choose from are:
    JADE
    MYSTIC
    DIXIE
    GEORGIA
    ELECTRA
    What do ya’ll think?

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  31. I adopted a Shepard mix and don’t have any names yet. Any suggestions ? He’s light brown white and black

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  32. Pits came from noble caretakers of the family’s baby nursery. My dog is Kava. She is named for the fire pits the Native Americans used in the Southwest to represent nurturing mother Earth. Also Razor is my nephew’s.

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  33. Hey I have a 5 week old pitbull pup male. His mama is a red pit and his dad is a blue brindle and I can’t decide on a name for him I’m thinking maybe deistel but idk I want something tough

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  35. I had a nice white and brennel male american pit terrier and his name was……>”KYZOR”<–.(kye/zore)

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  36. We have a Pitbull mix that someone left at our job site. WE adopted her and named her “Naiwa”. After the street our business is located. We r also about to get us a APBT Blue line. It’s a girl and I named her “Legacy” 😁

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  37. I just got a male pit bull, boxer mix puppy. he’s 10wks old and is a rescue. So his name is Bandit but I want to change it and make him feel more like mine and he doesn’t seem to answer to well to Bandit now anyway so now’s as good time as any. he’s white with a brindle patch over each eye and one on each side of his ribs and one on his tail. And then he has light brown freckles randomly placed. I need help with a name!!!!! I like people names and Marvel/DC related names or like a word that sounds cool but means something really soulful or something like that. please help me?!
    I also have also have a couple that are cool if someone wants to use them….
    LITHIUM
    OCTANE
    ION

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    • Here’s a few Im considering for a companion puppy for my red nose pit Baldur : one of the aesir God’s (the son of Odin and Frigg) here’s some of the names in old Norse with the meaning next to each.
      Veurr * Protector
      Visi * Prince
      Rikr * Powerful
      Skripi * Phantom
      Hollr * Loyal
      Tivar * God’s
      Grimmr * Fierce
      Rakki * Dog
      Aska * Ashes
      Vandr * Wicked
      Reidi * Wrath
      Reka * Avenge
      Vig * Battle
      Vaskr * Brave
      Sinni * Companion
      Vinna * Conquer
      Frami * Courage
      Vaskr * Gallant
      Himinn * Heaven
      Undr * Marvel 🙋
      Vesalligr * Mean Looking
      Veurr * Protector
      Banamour * Slayer
      I hope if nothing else you find this list entertaining.
      *References found in
      Ross G Arthur English to old Norse dictionary*

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      • I had a male red nose pit and one of my best dogs ever , his name was “”SAMPSON””

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  38. My Brown Pittbuls name is Deisel. Not like the semi truck, or truck gas. Its pronounced as the e in deep. Hes cute and loving, but looks tough.

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  40. Getting a black female Pitt bull / American bulldog mix puppy, she has a white stripe from forehead to belly. Looking for a unique name for her.

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  44. I am getting a female golden doodle and I am so excited, but I just can’t find a name that is right. Can anyone help?

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  45. I just got a blue nose fawn pit. She is almost 2 weeks now and is a female. I am looking for names so plz help. And i want them to be unique.

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  47. I’m about to bring home a shih Tzu mix with a Terrier and I need a name for him….he will be black and white in color…please help me with a name…

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  48. This is a good sites I have two blue nose pits one is fine and Brunel and blue nose she is so beautiful there names are babes and moose they just had babies

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  52. So many cool names on this site not sure any are right for my 9wk old male pit. Mom is a Blue pit and dad is a Red Pit the pup is mostly white with a few black spots.

    Any name suggestions would be greatly appreciated?

    TIA

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  54. Getting a male pitbull/American bull dog mix. He definitely favors his pitbull side most. Struggling to come up with the perfect name. He is white with a dark brown ring around both eyes and a caramel ring around both dark rings. Helllp meeee. The only name I’ve thought of so far that I like and “fits” is Twix

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  60. I am getting a gray/white pit male puppy. The owner says he was meant to be mine. I am so excited. I’m thinking of Brody for his name, although I don’t know his personality yet. But I love that name. What do you think?

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  62. I lost my Kilo during hurricaine Irma . A rabbies racon got in my garage. I Am sick hurt about my pit!

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  63. Hi.We have two female valley bull dogs ,one is very sick,we would like to get a male pit bull.We live in Newfoundland and we’re also looking at names.l googled names on this site it’s very helpful thank you

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    • So sorry to hear that one of your babies are sick! I will keep good thoughts toward her. I have a Pitbull-actually 1/2 American Pit (mother) and Blue Pit (father)…for you that don’t know Blue Pitbulls are not “Blue Nose Pits”. Anyway…aDRIANNE gIRALDOmy babies name is “Diggity Blue” he happens to be grey & white.

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