40 Great Male Dog Name Ideas

If you can't think of a name for your pup, take a look at our list.

Damjan

• Published in Animals
• November 10, 2021

Naming a dog is not easy, but you can be as creative as you want. It's not like the other dogs will make fun of it when they play together.

Generally, there are some rules that should be followed – it should be short and easy to remember, so the dog could quickly get accustomed to it. But that doesn't restrict us much because there are plenty of good names that satisfy these conditions.

We've scoured the internet to find the best dog names, and we've selected 40 of the best ones. We are kidding, there are no best names.

Every dog name is great if you say it with love. These names are here to give you some ideas and are not as a rule book.

Enjoy the cute images and interesting names. We hope we will help you make your mind. Augustė Berlinskė, an owner of a dog grooming salon, has met a lot of dogs in her career, and she got to know them quite well.

Her insights on dog nature and names might also help you out. We’ve also asked Augustė to share her advice on choosing your first puppy - what to look for and how to make the right decision.

“First of all - be sure that none of your family members are allergic to dogs before taking one home. Next, it is vital to choose a breed that’s exactly right for your lifestyle and be sure the dog’s size is neither too big nor too small for you.

Once you are settled on the breed, pick a trustworthy breeder who’ll supply you with the information on your puppy’s pedigree so you can double-check on health issues and genetics. You might have to wait for the perfect puppy anywhere from a couple of months to a couple of years, but it’s all worth it for the ideal four-legged family member."

Read the rest of her advice below:

1. Bear

"He's a koala detection dog who's been helping to save animals from the Australian brushfires. 12/10 the best boi around."

2. Max

"Max turned 15 today! Best dog in the world."

3. Teddy

"Teddy is the official greeter at my store. He comes with his own FAQ."

And what if you’d like to take home a rescue dog? Spending as much time as you can before bringing them home is important - “Go and visit the dog that you’ve picked many times before you take them home. Go there with your family, go there alone, see how the dog acts in various situations, and whether your characters are compatible.”

4. Milo

"My pupper Milo graduated before me this year. Now he's officially a therapy dog."

5. Charlie

"Sometimes our dog, Charlie, gets his upper lip stuck behind his lower lip."

6. Duke

"Duke evolved!"

7. Bentley

"I take my dog to my store every day. One older Italian woman liked Bentley so much she came back and gave him a hat she knitted!"

8. Rocky

"Rocky is willing to wear almost anything for treats."

9. Jackson

"Happy 6th birthday to my sweet boy, Jackson!"

10. Cooper

"Cooper is going to his first doggie birthday party! He said he wanted to feel classy but with a little flair."

11. Tucker

"Just adopted this dude. His name is Tucker and he is a good boy."

12. Bandit

"My buddy Bandit relaxing after a long day of doing nothing."

13. Zeus

"My dog Zeus likes to sit in our pond and stare at the fish."

14. Oliver

"My dog, Oliver, the dorkiest boy alive fake smiling for a selfie."

15. Leo

"I'm Leo, and this is my rawr! Thanks for all the lovins."

16. Toby

"Henlo, fren! My name is Toby. Would you like to throw my ball?"

17. Loki

"My friend is fighting leukemia and has been stuck in the hospital. This is his dogtor, Loki."

18. Jax

"Jax had his first-ever dog biscuit last night! You can see the excitement in his eyes."

19. Ollie

" Our Romanian rescue pup with the biggest paws!"

20. Murphy

"My very shy dog befriended a golden retriever puppy at doggie daycare."

21. Winston

"He wanted to look good."

22. Louie

"“I will kick any damn dog you get out of my house!” 2 months later and Louie only sleeps in my dad’s bed."

23. Finn

"My first dog! Been begging for a dog for 10 years and my dad and I finally cracked my mom and got her to say yes!"

24. Gus

"Our 6-month-old big baby bear, Gus, wishes everyone a happy friday filled with lots of boops and big floof hugs!"

25. Hank

"My girlfriend and I just adopted a three-legged dog, meet Hank!"

26. Apollo

"After months of trying to find the perfect dog for us, my girlfriend and I finally brought home the puppy of our dreams."

27. Moose

"He won’t stop stealing hair ties."

28. Dexter

"My old dog Dexter could fall asleep anywhere. Here's him at about 8 weeks old. He toppled over and fell asleep in the cup holders."

29. Koda

"My wife's dog, Koda, jealously guards her while she sleeps. Best pup!"

30. Blue

"He came in for his first round of boosters. Blue is perfect."

31. Benji

"Just cause Benji's an old boye doesn’t mean he’s not a cute boye."

32. Thor

"I volunteered to be a patient for a research study on the effects of dog therapy for depression. This is Thor, I’ll be working with him until the end of the study, he’s been making me feel better."

33. Jack

"Just received a package addressed to my dog Jack and someone sent a stuffed eyeball."

34. Lucky

"I adopted a 15-year-old dog last summer from my dying neighbor. Lucky turns 16 and is still loving life."

35. Oscar

"Oscar the globetrotting dog."

36. Coco

"My sister (11 yrs old) painted our dog, Coco"

37. Ace

"Heckin' big stompers and floppy ears."

38. Scout

"My dog Scout's rude response to getting her picture taken."

39. Bo

"My favorite big boy, sitting on his grandma’s lap. He has no clue how big he is."

40. Harley

"Meet my parent's new dog Harley. She's 8 and she's a good girl."

So, did you get any ideas for your dog’s name? And if you don’t own a dog, do you have an irresistible desire to get one?

We can’t blame you -it’s totally understandable. And if you want to go to the nearest shelter to find a pooch that desperately needs a loving home, that’s understandable too.

But remember – before getting y dog, you have to decide if you are willing to commit time and effort to make a good home for it.

Damjan