120 popular Great Dane names for your gentle giant

Once you’ve figured out how to fit them on the couch (sure, they fit on your lap for now), you’ll need to find a suitable name for your sizable Dane. Thankfully, you’re in the most paw-fect place. We’ve got 120 Great Dane names celebrating their size, strength and sweet disposition, offering all the ins-paw you need.

Yup, we’ve got everything from female Great Dane names to cute ideas doused in irony, ensuring you’ll find the perfect name no matter your taste, sense of humor, or your canine’s unique characteristics.

Now, let the Great Dane name game begin!

Male Great Dane names

When it comes to names for Great Dane dogs, people often first look to monikers that honor the breed’s size and power. Sure, we’ve done that, but we’ve also included some slightly cute options for your big boy…

• Zeus
• Atlas
• Thor
• Duke
• Max
• Rocky
• Odin
• Titan
• Bruno
• Cooper
• Hercules
• Bear
• Maverick
• Jasper
• Diesel
• Apollo
• Ranger
• Finn
• Kane
• Gunner

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Female Great Dane names

Great Dane names for females, just like the powerful pooches themselves, are beautiful yet command your attention. With names like Athena and Layla, you can be sure your pooch will melt hearts as she gives stand-up hugs…

• Luna
• Bella
• Athena
• Stella
• Daisy
• Willow
• Ruby
• Lola
• Rosie
• Ginger
• Chloe
• Harper
• Luna
• Nala
• Ivy
• Sadie
• Mia
• Layla
• Cleo
• Zoey

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Cute Great Dane names

Tired of towering names for your tall pooch? Sure, size-related Great Dane names are popular, but sometimes it’s funnier and more exciting to give your sizable pooch a cute name to take away from the stereotype…

• Biscuit
• Teddy
• Coco
• Peanut
• Muffin
• Cupcake
• Marshmallow
• Pudding
• Sprinkles
• Nugget
• Poppy
• Daisy
• Buttercup
• Cookie
• Fluffy
• Waffles
• Caramel
• Jellybean
• Sugar
• Cotton

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Unique Great Dane names

Want to think outside the big box? We like your style. That’s why we’ve included these unique names for Great Danes that’ll help your pup stand out (figuratively, they already physically stand out!) from the pack…

• Zephyr
• Koda
• Saffron
• Phoenix
• Dash
• Nimbus
• Onyx
• Calypso
• Rogue
• Nebula
• Orion
• Blaze
• Echo
• Lyra
• Jinx
• Aztec
• Valkyrie
• Maverick
• Zenith
• Solstice

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Big-themed names for Great Danes

It’s not every day you bring home a large, maybe the largest, pooch home. So, why not honor your pup’s unique size with one of these Great Dane names inspired by their fabulous frame?

• Goliath
• Jumbo
• Tank
• Titan
• Magnum
• Colossus
• Moose
• Hulk
• Avalanche
• Everest
• King Kong
• Mammoth
• Bigfoot
• Gargantua
• Behemoth
• Sumo
• Brute
• Thunder
• Hercules
• Gigantor

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German Great Dane names

As a German breed, please say “guten tag” to our list of names for Great Danes that herald from their home nation. From Elsa to Ursula, we’re sure you’ll pick a German name that sounds great and helps your pooch stand out even more…

• Otto
• Fritz
• Gunther
• Klaus
• Bruno
• Heidi
• Gretel
• Wolfgang
• Ludwig
• Elsa
• Hilda
• Hans
• Greta
• Dieter
• Helga
• Kurt
• Liesl
• Ulrich
• Ursula

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Famous Great Dane names

Great Danes are no strangers to popular culture. From criminal investigators to clumsy and loveable characters, it makes paw-fect sense to pick one of these Great Dane names from the big screen…

• Scooby
• Marmaduke
• Astro
• Chin Up

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Great Dane names - tips

Sadly, all great things must come to an end – you've finally finished our list of Great Dane names, and you should (hopefully) have discovered the majestic name that perfectly suits your gentle giant. Still undecided? Not to worry, it’s a big deal! We’ve got some extra tips to help you out…

Most importantly, you'll want to choose a Great Dane name that rolls off the tongue with grace, much like the way your pooch strolls about the backyard. Go for names with one or two syllables, ensuring it’s easy for you and pet sitters (and the dreaded vet) to say out loud. Practice saying the name with reverence, envisioning it being called out during dog walks or while snuggling up on the sofa.

You don’t want to rush into a name that you regret down the line. So, take a moment to observe your magnificent Great Dane's unique traits and magnificent stature to help guide your decision. 

Are they as loyal and protective as a guardian of legends? Consider names like Titan or Athena. Or perhaps they’re simply sweet and graceful? Great Dane names like Poppy or Calypso might be a paw-fect fit. 

Regardless of the Great Dane name you choose, we're confident that your colossal canine companion will reign with utmost majesty and bring endless joy to your kingdom. So, take our list of names and get your ideas flowing. Good luck!

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