Bulldog names

Naming your pooch – oh what fun! It’s one of the most joyous parts of welcoming a four-legged friend into your home, but it’s important you choose one that suits your pup’s character (and one you don’t mind shouting across the park).

If you’ve recently become a proud Bulldog parent, that’s amazing – you get to squish those juicy jowls every day (jealous much?). But if you’re fed up with dull names like Fido, don’t worry, the boring dog name days are over. 

Our pet-naming experts have searched far and wide for the best Bulldog names, creating a list of 150+ options including English, American and French monikers for your bold and courageous furball.

Female Bulldog names

In our opinion, female names for English Bulldogs need to represent everything about the beautiful breed: courage, kindness and straight-up cuteness…

• Daisy
• Bella
• Luna
• Rosie
• Roxy
• Lola
• Zoey
• Sadie
• Stella
• Ruby
• Olive
• Layla
• Penelope
• Ginger
• Athena
• Greta
• Cleo
• Willow
• Mabel
• Pippa

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Male Bulldog names

With a face that embodies British courage, Male English bulldog names are often inspired by powerful male figures. So, why not give your docile doggy one of these masculine names?

• Max
• Charlie
• Rocky
• Zeus
• Winston
• Cooper
• Spike
• Brutus
• Duke
• Diesel
• Otis
• Hank
• Louie
• Rocco
• Gus
• Tank
• Moose
• Simba
• Rambo
• Elvis

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Cute Bulldog names

Every pooch is pretty in our eyes. And despite the Bulldog’s famous ‘sourmug’ face, it remains one of the cutest breeds out there. That’s why we’ve selected these cute Bulldog names for your courageous canine…

• Bubbles
• Button
• Cuddles
• Dolly
• Fifi
• Gizmo
• Huggy
• Jellybean
• Kirby
• Nugget
• Peanut
• Puddles
• Snickers
• Sprinkles
• Sugar
• Teddy
• Toto
• Wiggles
• Winnie
• Ziggy

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Unique Bulldog names

Bored of boring Bulldog names? We don’t blame you. Gone are the days of Rex and Rover, so here’s our list of unique and funny Bulldog names…

• Zephyr
• Apollo
• Onyx
• Bandit
• Blaze
• Ember
• Diesel
• Nimbus
• Stormy
• Whiskey
• Rascal
• Maverick
• Phoenix
• Gatsby
• Cash
• Enzo
• Kylo
• Tango
• Ziggy
• Jax

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Famous Bulldog names

Bulldogs are instantly recognizable, but these particular pups are known around the world as wrinkly-faced celebs. Please welcome to the stage our list of famous Bulldog names…

• Churchill (From the TV advert... Ohhhh yes!)
• Butch (Disney)
• Meatball (dog actor)
• Spike (from Tom and Jerry)
• Hector (Looney Tunes bulldog)
• Tillman (the skateboarding bulldog)
• Large (Michael Jackson's bulldog)

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British-themed names for your English Bulldog

Tea, biscuits and Bulldogs – oh to be British. Whether you’re an Anglophile or simply want to honor your pooch’s roots, then it would be a paw-esome idea to choose one of these English Bulldog names…

• Sherlock
• Windsor
• Churchill
• Paddington
• Alfred
• Betsy
• Harriet
• Angus
• Bentley
• Chester
• Clarissa
• Darcy
• Eton
• Geoffrey
• Harry
• Kent
• Monty
• Nigel
• Percy
• Winston

Related article: 150 royal dog names to make your furry friend feel regal

USA-inspired names for your American Bully

Taller, more dynamic doggies than their British cousins, the American Bulldog always deserves a domineering (and adorable) name. From Brooklyn to Phoenix, we’ve searched the States for the best American Bully names…

• Brooklyn
• Bronx
• Dallas
• Denver
• Georgia
• Houston
• Indiana
• Jackson
• Jersey
• Montana
• Phoenix
• Memphis
• Dakota
• Dallas
• Denver
• Vegas
• Houston
• Liberty
• Lincoln
• Memphis

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French Bulldog names

Recently said bonjour to a French Bulldog? Très bien! Give your petite pooch the adorable French name they deserve by choosing one of our Bulldog names Français. From famous cities to delicious pastries, our list has all the ins-paw-ration you need…

• Amélie
• Bébé
• Bonbon
• Chanel
• Coco
• Éclair
• Fleur
• Gaston
• Hugo
• Jacques
• Jolie
• Lulu
• Monet
• Noé
• Paris
• Pierre
• René
• Sophie
• Toulouse
• Yves

Related article: 120+ Best French Bulldog names for your fluffy best pal

Australian Bulldog names

Aussie Bulldogs are almost identical to their British counterparts, but that doesn’t mean you can give your new Australian furball a native name. Check out our favorite names for Bulldogs from down under…

• Banjo
• Bluey
• Bruce
• Croc
• Dingo
• Jacko
• Joey
• Matilda
• Ozzy
• Roo
• Sheila
• Sydney
• Tim Tam

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Victorian Bulldog names

Affectionate, friendly and courageous, the Victorian bulldog is everything we love about this breed. In fact, the sole purpose of this specific pooch was to create a healthier Bulldog, making them taller and with fewer health issues than the English Bulldog. So, check out our healthy selection of Victorian Bulldog names below…

• Albert
• Agnes
• Arthur
• Beatrice
• Charlotte
• Chester
• Dora
• Edgar
• Effie
• Elsie
• Frederick
• Gladys
• Harry
• Herbert
• Lillian
• Maud
• Reginald
• Sidney
• Victoria
• Walter

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There we have it, our list of Bulldog names. But if you’re still unsure which name is perfect for your pooch, we’ve got some advice. First and foremost, Bulldog names should fit the personality of your canine companion. For example, a name like Rosie or Duke would be a good fit for a sweet and gentle bulldog, while a name like Tyson or Rocky would be a better fit for a more active and playful pup.

Also, your Bulldog's name should be something that you like to say, and one that you’re comfortable with. For the jokers among you, you might want to choose a funny or quirky name like Nimbus or Rascal. Or if you’re a traditional pet parent, you might prefer something old-school like Winston (Toodle pip!).

Lastly, you should avoid names that sound like commands, like "sit" and "stay" because that can be confusing for your pup during the training years. We also recommend swerving names that are long or difficult to pronounce (just think, you’ll need to shout this name across the dog park, or when you’re summoning them for breakfast). Your pup will be hearing the name a lot, so you’ll want to choose a Bulldog name that you’ll both love.

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