121+ Unique Boy Dog Names for Male Puppies in 2025 | Pupford

There is almost nothing more exciting than naming a new puppy! Finding a perfectly unique boy dog name will literally shape your new doggo’s life forever.

Sorry.

Didn’t mean to scare you, but it’s a big deal. The name you decide on is one you will literally probably say 100 times each and every day.

(Check out the graphic with all 121 names at the bottom of this article.)

Ready for 121+ extremely unique boy dog names for your pup? (If you are looking for female names, check out this list here.)

Here are 121+ unique and fun boy dog names for male puppies:

• Ace
• Al
• Albus
• Alf
• Alfred
• Anchor
• Apollo
• Archer
• Artie
• Bandit
• Baxter
• Bill
• Boomer
• Brutus
• Butch
• Calvin
• Carl
• Champ
• Chester
• Dallas
• Dexter
• Diesel
• Dimitri
• Dingo
• Drake
• Duke
• Eddie
• Edward
• Elvis
• Engelbert
• Eugene
• Fido
• Fred
• Friendo
• Gandalf
• George
• Gerald
• Gizmo
• Hank
• Harley
• Harold
• Harper
• Iggy
• Izod
• Ivan
• Jafar
• Jasper
• Jeff
• Jeremiah
• Jerico
• Kenny
• Kevin
• Knuckles
• Kobe
• Legolas
• Lebron
• Leon
• Leonard
• Leonardo
• Lionel Richie
• Mace
• Maven
• Maverick
• Merrill
• Moose
• Ned
• Nigel
• Norm
• Nemo
• Norman
• Nexus
• Ogre
• Olaf
• Oreo
• Orville
• Oscar
• Otis
• Panther
• Par
• Peanut
• Pedro
• Pegasus
• Plumber
• Pritchard
• Pumba
• Q
• Quest
• Raymond
• Rex
• Roy
• Rudy
• Samwise
• Scout
• Smeagol
• Spike
• Seven
• Tank
• Ted
• Thor
• Tron
• Troy
• Turtle
• Ulrich
• Uncle
• Urban
• Vader
• Van
• Vince
• Virgil
• Wander
• Wendel
• Willis
• Winston
• Xander
• Xenos
• Yammer
• Yeller
• Yip
• Zack
• Zed
• Zelda
• Zoob

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Now, a deeper look at each name. ⤵️

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BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH A

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Ace

Big into poker? (Or maybe just a fan of the hardware store? Weird...) Well, poker player or not, this name fits a witty, get-his-nose-into-trouble type of pup. Also, a great name if you’re planning on raising a trick dog!

Apollo

NASA approved! Perfect for the star-gazer, the amateur astronomer or the UFO hunter. Or maybe you’re high on Carl Weathers - Any Rocky fans out there?

Al

Short, simple, a little doofy (is that a word?). It’s perfect for that big-boned pup lumbering around your house grabbing that chunk (or entire box) of Krispy Kreme you dropped on the floor.

Alf

This hungry, little, wiseguy caused some major havoc! Don’t know who Alf is? Time for a history lesson, youngster…

Alfred

Everyone knows Alfred is a butler name, right? If you’ve got a real proper pup, this may be the name for him.

Albus

“You’re a wizard, Harry!” The Hogwart’s headmaster would be proud.

Artie

Kinda nerdy, kinda cool. If you’ve got a smart pup, this might be a good option.

Archer

Is your dog a real badass? Say hello to his new name.

Anchor

If you’ve got a heavy-set fella waddling around the house, this name might be the perfect fit.

“He’s not fat, he’s big-boned!”

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BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH B

Baxter

Is your dog kind of a big deal? Does he own many leather-bound books and his apartments smells of rich mahogany? I’m Ron Burgundy? - This one is a great name for a pup of any size or shape.

Butch

This one is a classic. If your little friend is rough and tumble or a real tough guy, this might be a perfect fit for him. Make sure he’s got his hair/fur cut high and tight.

Bandit

Does your good boy look like the type that would snatch some cinnamon rolls off the counter? This one is for the rowdy pups and the troublemakers. If you’ve got one of those, then you’ve got your pup a name.

Bill

Is your pup totally excellent?! Just make sure to get him a best friend named Ted.

Boomer

Some pups just seem to make a racket no matter what they’re doing… here’s the ultimate name.

Brutus

If he were a football player, he would be a middle linebacker! Ala Mike Ditka.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH C

Calvin

Take your pick:

The friendly little dude with a sidekick stuffed tiger named Hobbes. Or, the EDM artist Calvin Harris. Option A seems more fitting for a cute pupper.

Champ

“If you ain’t first you’re last.”

Chester

Was your dog voted one of the most forgettable US Presidents? #mustachelife

Carl

Our go-to name here at Pupford for toothless pups. But dang is he a cute boy.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH D

Dimitri

In the Greek language, Dimitri means ‘Earth-Lover’. I know a handful of people just found the perfect boy dog name!

Dallas

For every dog with tons of flair and not much recent success (sorry, not sorry Cowboys fans)!

Texas, forever.

Diesel

You can’t beat this name for a pup that can bench press more than your neighbor!

Duke

Is your dog the next air bud? His Blue Devils scholarship is waiting!
Dexter

Reserved for the quirkiest of pups. The real science-experiment-loving quirky dogs, ya know?

Dingo

Maybe the dingo ate your baby.

Drake

If you want your doggo to have any hope of being the next greatest rapper, the name Drake is a great place to start.

Oddly relevant lyrics for a pup… “I only love my bed and my momma, I’m sorry”.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH E

Edward

Calling all vampire pups… and scissorhanded pups. I pray neither actually exist.

Eddie

Does your dog think life is a joke? Eddie Murphy, or should I say Doctor Dolittle would be proud!

Eugene

Tell me you remember that guy from Hey Arnold with the open can of food for hair?! Send us pics of your pupper’s hair groomed like that, please!

Engelbert

Just add the middle name Humperdinck and you’re all set.

Elvis

You ain’t nothin but a hound dog

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH F

Fred

Your pup’s Halloween costume decision just got SO easy

Friendo

What better name could there be for man’s best friend? Also, it rhymes (sort of) with doggo.

Fido

It’s unique just because it is so common. Weird how that works right?

Finn The ‘human’ from Adventure Time. Role reversal makes for a great name pun… Finn the Dog.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH G

George

Balding? Can’t catch a break? Always seen as the loser (in reality, no pup is a loser)? Your pup’s spirit human may be George Costanza.

Gerald

Every group of friends has a Gerald. Kind of quiet, strangely lovable and often misunderstood.

Gandalf

Reserved for the wisest of puppers.

Gizmo

Just when you had forgotten about Gremlins and all the nightmares that accompanied it…

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH H

Harold

I bet you didn’t know one of the all-time great memes is known as Harold. What amazing inspiration for a dog name!

Harley

Things I’m saving my money for:

✅ Retirement

✅ Future children’s college education

✅ A motorcycle with a sidecar my dog can ride in

Hank

Hank the tank. The ultimate name for your stocky little pup.

Harper

Bryce is that you? I knew I’d get some Washington Nationals fans with this one.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH I

Ivan

I played high school soccer with a guy named Ivan. He was a bit lanky but super kind. Well, there ya go.

Iggy

Female rapper aside, this is such a cute name for a cuddly little boy.

It rolls off the tongue nicely, and trust us that is important.

Izod

Do you rock that preppy upscale style? Make sure your dog’s name reflects that.

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BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH J

Jeff

Have you ever met someone named Jeff you didn’t like?!

Jasper

Not to be confused with Casper the Friendly Ghost. Although, that’s also a nice name for a new pup.

Jerico

Suitable for a rugged pup who loves to explore. Comes with some wonderful nicknames as well.

Jeremiah

Jeremiah was a…. prophet… or was he a bullfrog? Children must be so confused.

Jafar

Is your pup an evil leader who will stop at nothing to steal the magic genie lamp?

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH K

Kenny

Kenny Chesney must have been thinking about dogs when he wrote “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem”.

Knuckles

Is your pup tough as nails and loves to wrestle, even if it’s just for play? Meet Knuckles.

Kobe

Every time I shoot a basketball or throw anything in the garbage… “KOBE!!”

Kevin

We’ve got a little wiener dog here at Pupford named Kevin. He thinks he runs the place…

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH L

Leon

Strong, wise, brave, fearless. The perfect pup name.

Leonardo

The choices for middle names are unbeatable. Da Vinci. DiCaprio.

Leonard

I love the nickname Leo, too. This name literally means “lion strength”.

Lionel Richie

You will get laughs and smiles, guaranteed.

Legolas

LOTR fans, look no further.

Lebron

If your dog is literally the Greatest of All-Time.

Quiet Michael Jordan fans…

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH M

Merrill

I envision a pup that’s well-learned, sophisticated, and basically the smartest pup on the planet.

Maverick

Suited for doggos that have a real need for speed!

Maven

Is your pup bound to be best-in-class? Maven literally means “an expert or connoisseur”.

Mace

Dogs should never be weapons, but this name is still epic.

Moose

Got a big, burly, slow-moving, grass-eating pup?! Okay, maybe not grass-eating, or maybe he is?

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BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH N

Ned

You remember ol’ Ned Flanders from The Simpsons right?

Nigel

Smashing!

Norman

Means “Man from the North”. I’m sure this would suit some type of pup out there!

Nemo

Just keep an eye on him so he doesn’t go missing at ‘The Dropoff’.

Nexus

Sounds a bit mystical and unique to me. I think I found the name for my next boy dog.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH O

Orville

All dogs love popcorn, right?

Otis

Sittin’ on the dock of the bay

Oreo

Black and white pups are a perfect fit for this cute name.

Oscar

“And the winner for Best Actor in a Leading Role is...”

Ogre

You can always call the little furball Shrek too…

Olaf

This one is a sure-fire hit with little kids!

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH P

Pegasus

I’ve always wanted a dog that can fly… what would that be called?

Pupasus?

Pedro

Pedro: Do you think people will vote for me?

Napoleon: Heck yes! I'd vote for you.

Pedro: Like what are my skills?

Napoleon: Well, you have a sweet bike, and you're really good at hooking up with chicks. Plus you're, like, the only guy at school who has a mustache.

Pedro: That's true.

Panther

Super badass name for a Black Lab, Pitbull, Rottweiler, Great Dane, or any other jungle animal looking doggo!

Par

If you're an avid golfer, it checks out.

Peanut

This name bodes well for that tiny little doggo in your life.

“Come here little Peanut”

Pritchard

For all those pups of Welsh origin!

Plumber

Just… yeah.

Pumba

I can’t think of a better name for a sweet, chunky, and lovable Bulldog.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH Q

Quest

Some pups seem to always be on their own adventure. What are they always searching for?!

Q

Some pups really just look like a Q-ball, or is that "cue"-ball? Who knows

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH R

Raymond

Because everybody loves Raymond.

Roy

Every neighborhood needs a Roy. It’s just standard. Whether it’s dog or human, it really doesn’t matter.

Rex

Was it just me who dreamed of owning a pet dinosaur as a kid?

Rudy

We all love an underdog dog, dawg.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH S

Seven

Okay, if you know Stranger Things maybe you think this should be a girl’s name… but I love it for a boy too! Such a unique dog name!

Scout

I named my little Lab Scout, that’s how much I love this name.

Spike

You do know this is the name of the dog on Rugrats right?!

Smeagol

You can also refer to your pup as Gollum… depending on which mood he’s in.

Samwise

Continuing with the Lord of the Rings theme, every human needs a loyal and somewhat goofy sidekick.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH T

Turtle

Probably an 11/10 on the uniqueness rating scale.

Ted

Not just a name for a raunchy, foul-mouthed stuffed bear.

Tron

Another super unique one. Imagine a dog in that futuristic landscape!

Troy

Oh, your dog fought in the Trojan War?

Tank

Is your dog thicker than you are?

Don’t mess with Tank!

Thor

Also known as the God of Thunder. Only bad-ass dogs qualify here.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH U

Uncle

If you want to confuse people when you call out your dog’s name, here ya go.

Urban

Ideal for any dog that calls New York, LA, or Chicago home.

Ulrich

It derives its meaning from German words meaning “noble heritage” and “rich & powerful”.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH V

Vince

I’ve always wanted to teach my dog to dunk like Vince Carter… one can dream.

Van

Please only use this name if you plan on filling an entire mini-van with dogs.

Virgil

History lesson here. Virgil was an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period.

“The greatest wealth is health.”

Vader

Especially if you are gonna name one of his puppies Luke.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH W

Willis
Whatchu talkin' about Willis?
Wander

I’ve met a handful of dogs who should bear this name. Always following their nose and wandering off...

Wendel

Wendel the Wise.

No, I made that up… but it sounds good, right?

Winston

Come on, you don’t watch New Girl?!

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH X

Xander

I think I’ve only ever heard this name because of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And even, then I had to look it up to remember. At least it’s unique!

Xenos

This may be my favorite on the entire list. I’ll give you $5 if you can find another dog named Xenos in your city!

Honestly, this might be one of the most unique boy dog names on our list.

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH Y

Yip

The sound a coyote makes… Maybe your pupper will learn to communicate with them?

Yammer

Some people (and pups) just keep yammering on and on…

Yeller

"He was a big ugly, slick-haired yeller dog.”

I mean, isn’t Old Yeller what made most of us cry for the first time?

BOY DOG NAMES THAT START WITH Z

Zoob

Just imagine yelling this in public! Also, 10/10 on our grading scale for unique boy dog names.

Zelda

My childhood. They just don’t make video games like they used to…

Zed

The bass-dropping EDM artist or the guy whose motorcycle got stolen in Pulp Fiction. Take your pick.

Zack

Sorry, this may not be the most unique, BUT it’s still a fantastic boy dog name!

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RECAP OF UNIQUE BOY DOG NAMES

Still can’t decide on a name for your sweet little boy pupper?

Try combining two unique names for an even more special title for your four-legged friend.

Drake Oreo? Wander Yeller? Urban Spike? That last one is actually pretty solid!

While you're here, be sure to check out the 'What Dog Breed Am I' quiz.

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