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Top male dog names for your new furry friend

TrustedHousesitters blog author - Danielle Petch
Danielle Petch
30 May 20225 min read
Two dogs, one white, one black, walking down a paved road

Welcoming home a new furry friend is one of the best days of any new pet parent’s life, but with it comes great responsibility! You’ll be tasked with the tricky job of naming your new pooch - and of course if you've chosen a male dog, you’ll want to pick one of the top male dog names that does your new furry friend justice. 

When choosing a moniker for your new pal, there’s a lot to consider: will it match their personality? Will it stand the test of time? Is it something the whole family is onboard with? Phew! We’re getting exhausted just thinking about it. 

The good news is, there are so many top male dog names to choose from - literally hundreds! So, to help make your first job as a pet parent just that little bit easier, we’ve rounded up a list of the top 100 boy dog names of 2022.

From classic boy dog names (Charlie, Bailey and Cooper - we’re looking at you) to the unique dog names that’ll help your pooch stand out from the pack, we have you covered. So, let’s get into it, shall we? 

How to choose the perfect name for your furry friend

Choosing the perfect male puppy name can be tough - after all, there’s so much to consider! Luckily, good male dog names are easy to come by. We’ve consulted the experts and asked for their top tips on how to choose the right dog name - and here’s what they said. 

Firstly, our Dog Naming Experts (not an official title… sadly) tell us that dogs are more likely to recognise and respond to a shorter name with only two syllables - think Rover, Oscar, Cooper. They all follow this golden rule, so simplicity is key.

While many choose a name for their new boy puppy inspired by a friend or family member, the experts say it’s best to avoid this, as it can confuse your poor pooch. For the same reason, you should avoid any names that sound like command words - for example, any words that rhyme with ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘come’ or ‘heel’ are to be avoided. 

Finally, they also recommend that male puppy names that begin with a hard consonant – like K, B, and P – are best, as dogs are more likely to understand and respond to them. Now we know why names like Bailey and Buddy are consistently amongst the top male dog names in the UK

Well, that’s all the logistics out of the way! So, without further ado, here are some dog names for inspiration that the whole family - furry included - will love! 

"Keep my new name short and sweet, please!"

By now you should feel totally clued up on the ‘what’ and ‘how’ when it comes to choosing the perfect name for your adorable new male puppy. All that’s left is to get those creative juices flowing! And we reckon this list of 100 of the best male dog names will certainly make the job a whole lot easier. And if 100 is still not quite enough, you can find more unique dog names here. 

  1. Charlie
  2. Bailey
  3. Max
  4. Buddy
  5. Cooper
  6. Murphy
  7. Toby
  8. Oliver
  9. Pepper
  10. Rocky
  11. Jack
  12. Teddy
  13. Riley
  14. Bear
  15. Scout
  16. Leo
  17. Tucket
  18. Harley
  19. Milo
  20. Finn
  21. Jake
  22. Duke
  23. Marley
  24. Henry
  25. Frankie / Frank
  26. Beau
  27. Winston
  28. Cody
  29. Ollie
  30. Jasper
  31. Dexter
  32. Joey
  33. Shadow
  34. Sammy
  35. Rusty
  36. George
  37. Bodhi
  38. Baxter
  39. Loki
  40. Jackson
  41. Buster
  42. Sam
  43. Rudy
  44. Jax
  45. Hunter
  46. Blue
  47. Lucky
  48. Louie
  49. Harry
  50. Oscar
  51. Moose
  52. Koda
  53. Hank
  54. Bentley
  55. Archie
  56. Paco
  57. River
  58. Reggie
  59. Peanut
  60. Bruno
  61. Ziggy
  62. Zeke
  63. Remy
  64. Boomer
  65. Benny
  66. Bandit
  67. Walter
  68. Tank
  69. Roscoe
  70. Romeo
  71. Gus
  72. Diesel
  73. Cosmo
  74. Chewy
  75. Theo
  76. Ranger
  77. Otis
  78. Oreo
  79. Mickey
  80. Mac
  81. Luke
  82. Gunner
  83. Cash
  84. Wilson
  85. Billy
  86. Ace
  87. Zeus
  88. Indy / Indie
  89. Whiskey
  90. Stanley
  91. Rocco 
  92. Kai
  93. Enzo
  94. Elvis
  95. Chester
  96. Barkley
  97. Angus
  98. Rufus
  99. Prince
  100. Odie

"How do you feel about the name Roscoe, then?"

Choosing a dog name: what to consider?

What’s in a name? Quite a lot, if you ask us! No pressure, we think bestowing the right name upon your furry family members is a great honour - one that you should put some serious time and consideration into. After all, you’ll be shouting it from the rooftops (aka, the park) for many years to come!

When choosing a good boy dog name, you can look literally anywhere for inspiration - from human names to pop culture, to your favourite food, books and films. The list is endless! 

That said, it’s important to consider a name that suits your new pal to a T. Consider the following: does the name you’ve picked suit your dog’s personality, appearance and temperament? While you may want to choose a name based on your favourite book character, does the name ‘Hagrid’ really suit your sweet, 4lb Chihuahua? (Actually, we think that could be quite adorable…).

"Come here, Hagrid! Good boy..."

Dog breeds can also help when it comes to naming your pooch. For example, popular Basset Hound names often make reference to their droopy faces or long, floppy ears. While for bigger dog breeds, like German Shepherds or Golden Retrievers, a strong dog name like Ace or Diesel might be more fitting. 

If those are feeling a little tame for you, don’t forget you always delve into the world of weird and wonderful dog names! Pet insurance moguls LV= recently revealed their customers had named their dogs Ruby Chewsday, Monsieur Eddie and Sergio McLovin (yes, really!), amongst others. 

Their customers aren’t alone in their unique pet naming habits, either! We have it on good authority that at least two TrustedHousesitters members have named their pooch Hash Brown (FYI - we think you’re both awesome).

Just like choosing which dog sitters to care for your pooch, choosing a great ​​boy pet name is an important undertaking for any pet parent! But we hope this list has helped you paw one step closer to finding that perfect moniker. Now that you’ve (hopefully!) got a dog name that your new pooch would be proud of, why not check out our handy puppy training guide to help your new baby boy breeze through his puppyhood years?

And if you’re already a pet parent, tell us - did your pup’s name make the list? If you have any more great suggestions, we know all those budding dog owners would love to hear them. Share your favourite names for male dogs over on our Community Forum

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