Choosing a name for your puppy is not always easy. Personal preference is often an important factor when choosing a name for a boy’s puppy. Many people choose a male puppy’s name to commemorate a previous pet they may have owned.
But there are also some practical tips to consider when choosing names for a puppy boy:
- Choose names for a puppy boy from one or two syllables. Short dog names are easier to recognize.
- If you decide to use a long name for your puppy, consider what the shortened version would be. You will probably use the short version of the boy’s name more often than you think.
- Pick a name for the dog or puppy that you will happily name at the dog park. Shouting “Jack” or “Oscar” can be less embarrassing than screaming “Breath of Death”!
- Choosing a name that includes high tones will help you get your dog’s attention more easily.
- Keep in mind that your dog will change the stages of his life. For instance. choosing a name such as “Puppy” may no longer be appropriate for an older Bullmastiff.
So, we’ve put together a list of good male names for your puppy for you. Look and choose!
Unique Male Dog Names

- Brando or Brandon
- Bijou
- Bismark
- Frankie
- Sierra
- Blondie
- Griff, Griffin, Gryff
- Oliver
- Quartz
- Gambit
- Arthur
- Wyatt
- India
- Jack
- Brutus
- Saber
- Biggity Brown
- Papa
- Ace
- Alvin
- Trooper
- Hunter
- BIBA
- Rookie
- Rambo
Male Dog Names With Meaning

- Rags – Discarded cloth pieces
- Hooligan – Slang for a trouble maker
- Berber – Indigenous North African people
- Zazu – Movement
- Champ – Short term for “Champion”
- Dingo – A wild Australian dog
- Alcatraz – Famous US prison
- Warhol – Famous artist
- Wicket – A little entryway
- Boris – warrior
- Fender – part on a car
- Jumbo – Large
- Albo – Derivative from dog food
- Falcon – Type of bird that eats rodents
- Fabian – Successful farmer
- Espresso – Type of compressed coffee
- Bubbles – Air pockets inside the liquid
- Euphrates – Famous river
- Ace – One, Single Unit
- Apex – At the very top of
- Xander – Safe guarder of men
- Sonata – Song style
- Casey – Steadfast in war
- Bookie – often involved in gambling
- Hunter – Seeks or Finds
Masculine Male Dog Names

- Midas
- Carlito
- Heath
- Goblin
- Dempsey
- Apache
- Max
- Ajax
- Buck
- Scrapper
- Hendrix
- Axel
- Ranger
- Danger
- Nixon
- Lex
- Bugsy
- Pepper
- Gonzo
- Goliath
Classic Male Dog Names

- Bingo
- Logan
- Roosevelt
- Wagner
- Pluto
- Blue
- Captain
- Angus
- Ollie
- Tank
- Trapper
- Barney
- Dexter
- Thor
- Koda
- Coco (Cocoa)
- Casey
- Murphy
- Reggie
- Rocco
- Buck
- Oakley
- Flash
- Riley
- Finn
- Cody (Codi)
- Bud
- Henry
- Monty
- Frisco
Human Male Dog Names

- Douglas
- Captain
- Thor
- Arkin
- Riley
- Teddy
- Comet
- Ozzy
- Bear
- Bruce
- Toro
- Clive
- Pops
- Orion
- Benjamin
- Zeus
- Thomas
- Norman
- Bix
- Harley
- Ace
- Jasper
- Lucas
- Winston
- Gizmo
- Jonah
- George
- Lincoln
- Loki
- Buddy