It is a sobering thought-if you have come to this website for dog name ideas, then you probably already have a dog. Naming your dog is a big question-one that you should not take lightly. And that is precisely why we have started this website. Here you will find hundreds of thousands of dog names based on characteristics, personality, gender and color. In the following guide, we will be covering unique male dog names from A-Z with at least 3-5 unique male dog names for each letter of the alphabet. That is over a hundred different names for you to choose from for your furry friend!
1. A-Male dog names from A
Aiolos
This is a great unique name suitable for a large male dog. It is a Greek word that means ‘Change’.
Ajay
Ajay is an Indian masculine name which means ‘unsurpassed’, ‘victorious’ or ‘invincible’.
Anson
The meaning of this male dog name is son of Anne or son of God.
Ahanu
Ahanu is a Native American name which means ‘he laughs’.
Ace
Ace is a great dog name and it means one who excels.
2. B- Male dog names from B
Bandit
We all know that this one means ‘thief’.
Brock
Broc is an old Celtic word that means low, dirty fellow.
Bouda
Bouda could originate from Boudislav-boudi which means to awaken and ‘slav’ which means glory.
Braylan
This one originates from Braylyn which can also be used for female dogs. It means from the lake or layer of brick.
Braxten
Calm, particular about details.
3. C-Male dog names from C
Cobalt
This is a beautiful male dog name for a dog with blue-gray eyes.
Cayden/Caden
Celtic or Irish name for ‘battler/fighter’.
Chomper
Informal name for one who chomps.
Cerbi
German variant of Kerbi which means village with church.
4. D-male dog names from D
Delta
Born fourth
Dallin
German variation of Dahl. English meaning of Dallin means proud.
Diji
African origin. In Nigerian, Diji means farmer.
5. E-unique male dog names from E
Efren
Efren is a Hebrew name which means Doubly fruitful
Espeon
Egyptian name which means mystical, mysterious or having psychic powers.
Erebos
Greek for darkness or shadow.
6. F-dog names for your male dog from F
Fargo
Spanish name that means ‘fenced pasture’.
Fela
This is a Polish name with origin in Felix. It means lucky.
7. G-male dog names with G
Gage
This is a French name which means promise, pledge or ‘a dare’ or risk.
Gamgee
Frodo’s best friend from Lord of the Rings. It means simple or half wise.
Gadra
This is an Irish boy name meaning Mastiff.
8. H-name of male dogs with H
Hades
Dark God of the Underworld
Hod
The blind God in Norse mythology.
Hoku
Hawaiian star
Holden
Inspired by J.D Salinger’s novel. This is also Gwyneth Paltrow’s dog’s name.
Hond
Dutch word for dog.
9. I- names for male dogs from I
Igor
This Russian name means warrior of Peace or Norse God of fertility
Ivano
Celtic/Russian/Slavic or Italian origin, meaning yew or God is gracious.
Ian
Scottish for Gift from God.
10. J-names for male dogs from J
Jadeite
Like jade
Janus
Roman God of beginnings
Jamar/Jamal
African for elegance (Jamal) or handsome (Jamar)
Jehan
Muslim word for the ‘world’.
11. K-male dog names with K
Kek
God of Darkness-from Egyptian
Kresimir
Slavic from kresi-which means to spark or light and mir meaning peace.
12. L-name for your male dog from L
Logan
Scottish or Gaelic lagan which means hollow.
Lavon
Hebrew origin meaning white
Leon
French for Lion
13. M-male dog names from M
Morgan
Sea chief or defender of the sea
Markos
Dutch for ‘from Mars’
Murphy
Murphy is derived from Murchadh which means sea warrior
Muggles
Famous from Harry Potter books-a person with no magical skills.
Malachi
My messenger
14. N- Male dog names from N
Nom
The word Nom means ‘name’ or short form for No Offence Meant
Nevin
Latin word for holy, sacred
Nate
Short for Nathaniel which means Gift from Hebrew God El
Noman
English meaning of Noman is admonition
15. O-male dog names with letter O
Otis
Wealthy
Orion
Rising in the sky
Orrin
Dark haired
Oberon
German for noble and bear like.
Ozon
Greek word ‘to smell’.
16. P-male dog names with P
Peewee
Ideal name for a small, tiny dog
Pongo
Gorilla/military or marine/soldier
Pharos
Beacon to guide sailors
Prancer
Spring on the hind legs like a horse
17. Q- dog names with Q
Quicksilver
Silver grey like mercury
Quixote
Armor for the thigh
Quiche
Derived from German word for cake (kuchen)
18. R-male dog names from R
Rhino
Raisin
Rider
Reynard
German name for mighty, strong
Roscoe
Norse name for roe deer or wood
19. S-Male dog names with letter S
Slate
This is a fine grey, green rock.
Stetson
Fighter or wrestler
Solo
Alone
Salvatore
This popular name has Italian origin and means savior.
Snooper
Detective or one who snoops or pries.
20. T-Male dog names with T
Taz
Taz could be Arabic, Australian or Chinese. It means jewel.
Trip/Tripp
Means traveler
Terror
Toby
Toby is short for Tobias and has several meanings like highway robbery or road.
Trout
21. U-male dog names from U
Uno
Spanish for one
Uriah
Uriah Heep is a famous Dickens character. Also means ‘God is my Light’ in Hebrew.
Uther
Uther is the father of King Arthur and is derived from Welsh ‘terrible’.
Ugo
Ugo is found in many languages including Spanish, Italian and Nigerian. In Italian it means mind or intellect.
Ulrich
This is a popular German name and it means noble heritage or rich and powerful.
22.V-male dog names from V
Vernon
Alder tree grove or flourishing, or spring like.
Vaclav
Slavic origin. Vaclav was a saint
Vince
Short for Vincent which is a very popular name. It means conqueror.
23. W- names for male dogs from W
Wayne
It means wagon driver.
Waldo
Powerful ruler
Wink
24. X-names for male dogs starting with letter X
Xerxes
Hero among rulers
Xavier
Spanish/Arabic origin which means bright, splendid, new house
Xander
Short for Alexander
25. Y- male dog names from Y
Yohan
Hebrew name meaning Yahweh is gracious.
Yasir
Arabic meaning rich
Yianni
Greek form of St. John
Yuri
This word is found in many languages and cultures including Russian, Japanese, Korean etc. It means light of God.
26. Z-male dog names from Z
Zane/Zayne
Gift from God-having Hebrew meaning.
Zack
Hebrew origin and derived from Isaac. It means remembrance of the Lord.
Zelig
Yiddish name meaning Blessed.
