With the current fad for micro-pups and dogs so tiny they can fit in your pocket or purse, you could be forgiven for thinking that big dog breeds were out of favor.
But you’d be very wrong!
While we’ve nothing against little dogs, many of us prefer something a bit bigger. After all, aren’t dogs descended from wolves? Shouldn’t they be big, bold, and beautiful?
A name can reflect the dog’s personality, coat color, or size. Alternatively, it could be completely random and unrelated to any aspect of its appearance or character – it’s entirely up to you!
But as we’re dealing with big dogs, we’re going to focus our list on that very fact and help you find the perfect name for your large dog.
So, if you want large dog names, for pooches the size of a German Shepherd, Husky, or Labrador Retriever, right up to an Irish Wolfhound or English Mastiff, then read on!
1. Big Dog Names For Males
Do you have a boy dog? Then here are some male dog names that you might want to consider: Rex, Zeus, Beowulf, Rover, Victor, King, Jasper, Dash, Cooper, Buddy, Bruno, Chief, Bear, Bentley, and Wolfgang!
These are just a few male big dog names that give you a good idea of what’s out there!
2. Female Big Dog Names
What about some cool girl dog names? Thinking of great names for a female dog for a large breed can be tricky. You want something that captures her size and spirit, which is still feminine.
Here are a few big girl dog names that you might like: Blaze, Ruby, Vixen, Astra, Ebony, Duchess, Cleopatra, Tess, Xena, Amazon, Zelda, Delilah, Rebel, Elektra, Diva, Storm, and Pandora!
These are clearly female dog names, but they give a sense of strength and character. Each one gives the impression of girl power, using figures from mythology and females with a sense of authority.
3. Black Big Dog Names
Some people think big black dogs are scary. And they’re right, at least some of the time. Bram Stoker used the image of an immense black hound in his classic Gothic tale Dracula.
If you have a touch of darkness about you or a slightly Gothic air, or you simply like scaring people, then these big dog names might interest you: Shadow, Wraith, Morticia, Cherokee, Anubis, Hagrid, Grimm, Mephistopheles, Phantom, Pantera, Nephilim, Lacrimosa, Mandragora, Nosferatu, Vader (as in Darth Vader), Rasputin, Zeraphine, and Thorn!
Now, admittedly, some of these might be a little impractical, as they are perhaps too long, but you can shorten them if you wish, just to make things easier.
Still, when you do feel like using your dog’s full name, you might want to have a camera handy to capture the expressions of the people nearby.
4. White Big Dog Names
All dogs are special, but something about pure white dogs sets them apart for many dog owners. Perhaps it’s because they aren’t commonly seen, or maybe that some have startling blue or light-colored eyes.
If you have a big white dog, then you’ll need a name that’s a perfect fit, so why not make the association with his or her color?
Take a look at these big dog names for white dogs to see if any may be suitable for your furry friend: Alba, Cloud, Blizzard, Aurora, Luna, Moonlight, Polar, Sirius, Starlight, Stella, Glacier, Angel, Lily, Crystal, and Marshmallow!
There are quite a few to choose from here, each one highlighting that you own a giant white dog!
5. Cute Big Dog Name
Pet owners have Disney to thank for many popular and cute names over the years. This is all well and good, but it means that thousands of big dogs end up being called Beethoven, Pongo, Goofy, Pluto, Bolt, Tramp, Woody, and so on.
Coming up with big dog names that are both cute and unique can be quite a task, so we’ve put together a few to get you started.
Some might still be connected with Disney or other film and TV shows, but others are simply words that sound soft and cuddly: Crumbs, Frodo, Babe, Dot, Missy, Luna, Pooh Bear, Gandalf, Tigger, Roo, Blimp, Dinky, Pebbles, Waffles, and Fluffy!
That’s a cuteness overload! There’s sure to be one in here that you like the look of. If not, use these as inspiration to seek out something even cuter – if that’s even possible!