Whether you’re looking for a name with historical significance, one that evokes strength and bravery, or something more modern and unique, this list of big dog names will have something for everyone. The names are designed to suit any XL breed, from German Shepherds and Great Danes to Rottweilers and Saint Bernards. Enjoy!
120 AMAZING BIG DOG NAMES FOR MALES
Before we dive into these big dog names, I just want to mention a few quick notes. First, I decided to break the list into sections to make it easier for you to find just the right idea.
Second, while I broke the list down into “male” and “female” I feel like there are a lot on both lists that are super gender-neutral. So, if you love any of the girl dog names for your boy or vice-versa, go for it!
CLASSIC & STRONG NAMES
Max
Duke
Bear
Thor
Titan
Rocky
Zeus
Apollo
Brutus
Rex
Samson
Hercules
Goliath
Chief
Caesar
Odin
Leo
Bruno
Atlas
King
INSPIRED BY NATURE
Storm
Everest
Forest
River
Canyon
Blaze
Thunder
Cliff
Comet
Oak
HISTORICAL & MYTHOLOGICAL NAMES
Achilles
Alexander
Spartacus
Leonidas
Thorin
Merlin
Arthur
Orion
Phoenix
Loki
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NAMES THAT MEAN “STRONG” OR “LARGE”
Ethan
Gabriel
Andrew
Griffin
Arnold
Donovan
Duncan
Bernard
Garrett
Kenzo
MODERN & TRENDY DOG NAMES
Diesel
Maverick
Kingston
Jax
Axel
Phoenix
Dash
Ryder
Chase
Blaze
GENTLE GIANT DOG NAMES
Hugo
Winston
Bentley
George
Murphy
Oliver
Theodore
Jasper
Finn
Louie
CULTURAL & GEOGRAPHIC INSPIRATIONS
Oslo
Dakota
Rio
Cairo
Denver
Vegas
Memphis
Austin
Boston
Hudson
UNIQUE & UNCOMMON NAMES
Koda
Drago
Neo
Jett
Zephyr
Quasar
Xander
Zane
Knox
Flynn
NAMES WITH A TOUGH EDGE
Bullet
Tank
Ranger
Hunter
Gunner
Spike
Shadow
Bandit
Rocco
Hawk
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NAMES INSPIRED BY COAT COLOR OR TEXTURE
Midnight (Black dogs)
Ghost (White dogs)
Rusty (Reddish-brown dogs)
Smokey (Gray dogs)
Goldie (Golden dogs)
Jet (Black dogs)
Snow (White dogs)
Copper (Reddish dogs)
Ash (Gray dogs)
Coal (Black dogs)
NAMES THAT EVOKE SIZE AND STRENGTH
Boulder
Colossus
Mammoth
Titan
Giant
Magnum
Everest
Summit
Monster
Behemoth
FEMALE BIG DOG NAMES
Again, we’ll break this down into my favorite categories.
CLASSIC & ELEGANT NAMES
Bella
Daisy
Luna
Athena
Hera
Cleo (Cleopatra)
Diana
Freya
Venus
Scarlett
INSPIRED BY NATURE
Willow
River
Meadow
Jasmine
Sierra
Aurora
Ivy
Sage
Daisy
Ruby
HISTORICAL & MYTHOLOGICAL NAMES
Artemis
Athena
Freya
Isis
Hera
Gaia
Selene
Thalia
Pandora
Penelope
NAMES THAT MEAN “STRONG” OR “LARGE”
Briana
Valentina
Audrey
Matilda
Gabriella
Isabella
Andrea
Karla
Gertrude
Bernadette
MODERN & TRENDY NAMES
Zoe
Harper
Avery
Quinn
Skylar
Piper
Nova
Phoenix
Luna
Scarlett
GENTLE GIANTS
Olive
Sophia
Ellie
Grace
Emma
Charlotte
Molly
Sadie
Lucy
Rosie
CULTURAL & GEOGRAPHIC INSPIRATIONS
Paris
Savannah
Dakota
Kenya
India
Sydney
Vienna
Asia
London
Sierra
UNIQUE & UNCOMMON NAMES
Zara
Giselle
Brynn
Esme
Faye
Ingrid
Jovie
Kali
Lumi
Nala
NAMES WITH A FIERCE EDGE
Raven
Storm
Vixen
Blaze
Electra
Rogue
Onyx
Shadow
Tempest
Valkyrie
REFLECTING COAT COLOR OR TEXTURE
Amber (For golden-coated dogs)
Ebony (For black dogs)
Ivory (For white dogs)
Ginger (For red or orange dogs)
Pearl (For white dogs)
Sapphire (For blue-coated dogs)
Velvet (For dogs with a soft, velvety coat)
Honey (For golden-coated dogs)
Silver (For gray or silver dogs)
Cocoa (For brown dogs)
NAMES THAT EVOKE SIZE AND STRENGTH
Everest
Amazon
Sequoia
Titaness
Majesty
Empress
Giantess
Monarch
Behemoth
Colossus
INSPIRING FEMALE LEADERS & ICONS
Amelia (After Amelia Earhart)
Rosa (After Rosa Parks)
Eleanor (After Eleanor Roosevelt)
Frida (After Frida Kahlo)
Cleopatra
Joan (After Joan of Arc)
Serena (After Serena Williams)
Oprah (After Oprah Winfrey)
Malala (After Malala Yousafzai)
Marie (After Marie Curie)
This list of big dog names offers a ton of choices that should match any dog’s personality, from the noble and serene to the brave and adventurous. Whether your gentle giant is a guardian of the home, a loving family pet, or a companion on your adventures, there’s a name on this list that’s perfect for her.
What are some of your favorite big dog names? Share below!
