Key Takeaways
Classic dog names like Duke and Spike remain popular for good reasons.
Names inspired by superheroes or TV hounds add fun and personality to your big dog’s identity.
Large pups often have personalities to match, so you’ll want to find them a big dog name that honors their size. You’ll also want to consider the breed and what your pooch’s personality is like. Are they a big, slobbery lover or a dignified and regal buddy? You’ll recognize these characteristics within days of bringing your adorable puppy home.
Choose a one or two syllable name for clarity. Ensure it’s comfortable to say and won’t be confused with commands like ‘sit’ or ‘stay.’ Consider if it will suit your dog throughout its life.
Inspiration is everywhere. Let’s explore!
10 Classic Names for Giant Breed Dogs
The classics are classics for a reason, as the adage goes, making these big dog names no-brainers for the largest of the large.
BaronessBrutusDukeHeathcliffMarmadukeShebaSpartacusSpikeTysonVixen
10 Big Dog Names Inspired by Male Superheroes and Villains
Your canine companion doesn’t have to be a bag guy to rock one of these nefarious monikers! We know he’s the goodest boy at heart.
ApocalypseBeastBuckyColossusDiabloGrootHulkJuggernautThanosWolverine
10 Big Dog Names Inspired by Female Superheroes and Villains
If you have a female pupper, we love these dog girl names that are bursting at the seams with girl power!
Bella DonnaBig BerthaCycloneDaggerDominoElektraGamoraPanthaRogueZatanna
10 Big Dog Names for Book Lovers
Whether from timeless novels, famous mysteries, or inspired by your favorite poet, literary names bestow a regal air onto your large four-legged friend.
BalzacBaskervilleHemingwayHuxleyKeatsKerouacLondonMarlowePoeSherlock
10 Big Girl Dog Names with Added Drama
If your lady pup is a bit of a sassy britches, give her a dog girl name that celebrates her dramatic ways.
AmazonAthenaFreyaGaiaJenguLilithMedusaMorganaStormyUrsula
10 Dramatic and Cool Names for Large Male Dogs
Sometimes you just need to let your big dog take up as much space as he needs, and that includes with a colossal name.
BlazeGodzillaGoliathRockyThunderTornadoT-RexTsunamiYetiZephyr
10 Names for Big Dogs Who Are Really Big Babies
Some of our favorite big dogs are total softies, which is as endearing as all get out. These names salute their sweetness.
BabeBearBeauButtonChunkNuggetPeanutPeachesSweetieTiny
10 Slightly Intimidating Big Dog Names
It’s totally okay to give your best friend a big dog name that’s a little bit intimidating, especially if they’re your guard dog.
BansheeBeastBrutusColtCujoFangKnoxLuciferSargeantWrath
10 Big Dog Names from Disney Movies
We see you out here, Disney adults, and we have no shade for you! The studio has given us some great inspo for big dog names.
Bruno (Cinderella)Danny (101 Dalmatians)Dodger (Oliver and Company)Max (The Little Mermaid)Nana (Peter Pan)Napoleon (The Aristocats)Pongo (101 Dalmatians)Roscoe (Oliver and Company)Stella (The Princess and the Frog)Thunderbolt (101 Dalmatians)
10 Regal Sounding Names for Big Dogs
If your dog is basically royalty (aren’t they all?), acknowledge their greatness with a moniker fit for a queen or king.
BentleyDuchessHarryKingstonMarquisPrincePrincessReganRegisRoyce
10 Funny Names for Big Dogs
There’s something inherently comical about big dogs, especially when they don’t know how huge they are. Lean into it!
BabyBigfootBiggie SmallsChicaChunkGizmoJabba (the Hutt)MuffinPudgeTank
10 Names for Happy-Go-Lucky Big Male Dogs
For the large male pups out there living their best life, all day every day, give them a big dog name that’s fun and whimsical.
ChanceChaseChesterChicoHarleyLuckyMarleyScoutTuckerZiggy
10 Names for Happy-Go-Lucky Big Female Dogs
The same rule applies when it comes to girl dog names for those happy-go-lucky lady pooches.
CocoDakotaGraceyLaylaPippiRoxySaharaSashaStellaSunny
10 Big Dog Names Inspired by Game of Thrones
Yes, Game of Thrones ended a while ago (and we’re still not over the ending), but we still love it. Plus the names are still so great!
AryaBrienneBranCerseiGiantsbaneHoundLannisterMountainSansaTormund
10 Big Dog Names Inspired by Famous TV Hounds
Some of the best big dog names come from television and are 100 percent perfect for your large canine companion.
AstroBeethovenBuddyCliffordCometHerculesHoochRexRin Tin TinScooby-Doo
