Popularly known as police/guard dogs and search and rescue dogs in many parts of the world, Rottweilers have quickly become one of the most sought after dog breeds known worldwide. With historical ties as far back as the Roman Empire, this purebred has a very colorful past, including being drover dogs for Romans in their earliest existence, to more recently, becoming the eyes and ears of the authorities when dealing with hard to reach circumstances. It’s no secret that Rottweilers make great pets, and if a Rottie is up on your list, naming them should be a special moment for you and your new pup.
One of the major complications many persons encounter when deciding to get a new dog is coming up with a name that is both unique and suitable for their pup. This can cause frustration and may ultimately make the process seem like more work than fun, but there are a few factors and tactics that can be used to start off your hunt, and help you enjoy the naming process. Here are a few tactics that have proven to help with the naming process.
Best ways to come up with a name for your new pup
Play with them – Dogs in generally tend to enjoy any quality time spent with their owners. Rottweilers specifically are known for being very active dogs that enjoy thought stimulating activities and challenges, which makes engaging them in play time beneficial for both the dog and the owner. This time will help you to have a peek into the personality and character of your dog, which may inspire you to come up with the ideal name. For example, a dog that is able to solve any challenge that you give can be regarded as smart and intelligent and may spark certain Rottweiler names such as:
- Brains
- Clover (very close to clever)
- Brill (short for brilliant)
- Smartie
- Gent (taken from intelligent)
Take them out of the house – In the first few weeks of having your new Rottie, you may want to keep them in the house to help them become more familiar with their new environment, but introducing them to other pets may show you a different side of your Rottie than you see when you’re at home. This will also give you a look at their character, which will help you to decide if they’re friendly or not accommodating to other pups. This in turn helps with the naming process as you can name your pup based on the characteristics that he/she may exude. Some examples include:
- Ruff (for Rotties that are rough with other pets and dogs specifically)
- Lady
- Check (for Rotties that are skeptical when it comes to meeting new characters)
- Chic (for Rotties that are a little more on the classy side)
- Beethoven (Named after the character of the dog in the movie Beethoven)
Just sit back and observe – The best way to understand more about your new Rottie is to just sit back and observe their behaviour. Does he like to eat, and when he does, does he eat a lot? Does he enjoy lazing around all day, or is he always ready to run around? Is he accommodating when there are strangers in the house, or does he alert you and become defensive when he encounters someone he doesn’t recognize? Questions like this will give you insight into the behaviour of your dog as long as you pay attention to how he behaves. Here are 5 Rottweiler names that could be gathered based in the characteristics of your new pet.
- Droopy (if your Rottie likes to take a good nap)
- Thor (for Rotties that take the role of protector very seriously)
- Foodie
- Hercules (for Rotties that are defensive and loyal)
- Thunder
Rottweiler names for your male or female puppy
Another way to decide on the name of your puppy, is by gender. Whether your Rottie is male or female, the naming process will be a little difficult, especially if you’re picky. But it doesn’t have to be as stressful as it seems. Here is a list of some of the most popular and best known Rottweiler names for your new dog, based on gender.
Female Rottie names
- Chelsea
- Chloe
- Princess
- Prada
- Ashley
- Chanel
- Cay
- Blair
- Blu
- Pinkie
- Goldie
- Bloom
- Lite
- Shield
- Star
- Skyy
- Dez
- Ivy
- Gina
- Jo
- Kate
- Viv
- Foxy
- Ana
- Glory
- Grace
- Daisy
- Carey
- Rocket
- Dyna
- Comet
- Wonder
- Infinity
- Scar
- Claire
- Taylor
- Kim
- Spice
- Sugar
- Dollar
- Barb
- Crystal
- Kween
- Tara
- Beau
- Becca
- Brite
- Sun
- Joni
- Tia
Male Rottie names
- Artie
- Mart
- Bart
- Luther
- X
- Henry
- Lightning
- Nate
- Milo
- Kent
- Wick
- Scott
- Archie
- Stark
- Snow
- Robert
- Blackie
- Boy
- Sonny
- Marc
- George
- Nardo
- Zeus
- Tanto
- Vybz
- Sean
- Coco
- Mutt
- Adley
- Padden
- White
- Charlie
- Rio
- Max
- Bron
- Marley
- Proto
- Steff
- King
- Lindsay
- Matthew
- Prince
- Biggie
- Nas
- Drew
- Blake
- Steffon
- Miller
- Blu
- Chin
Unisex Rottweiler names
- Amber
- Yara
- Key
- Floofington
- Derby
- Lime
- Emmett
- Double
- Hall
- Hulk
- Clarke
- Sammie
- Royal
- Biscuit
- Cream
- Speckle
- Dennie
- Coolie
- Trident
- Ariel
- Brooke
- Brooklyn
- Greece
- North
- Saint
- True
- Keke
- Robin
- Papi
- Octane
- Teca
- Shea
- Mango
- Olive
- Casper
- Butter
- Kez
- Dela
- Josie
- Tzu
- Reiz
- West
- Spark
- Hermes
- Knight
- Heinz
- Red
- Summer
- Peach
- Yuppy
- Mill
- Theo
- Mickey
- Drae
- Seven
- Patty
- Hippie
- Paige
- Lake
- Booboo
- Elle
- Kaice
- Senior
- April
- Gissy
- Cosmo
- Dunn
- Crown
- Jenner
- Rush
- Richie
- Slay
- Roma
- Rome
- Zara
- Morocco
- Jafar
- Sparta
- Green
- Root
- Sizzle
- Arthur
- Guardian
- Jasper
- Bailey
- Sydney
- Buddy
- Ginger
- Lucky
- Teddy
- Rusty
- Missy
- Pepper
- Bruno
- Luna
- Shadow
- Tiger
- Molly
- Bella
Naming any dog can be a time consuming activity, especially if you’re searching a name that means something for both you and your pup. The Rottweiler names listed above should have been ideal for your new puppy, but if you are still unsure, you can take the time to make up your own name for your dog. No matter the name you come up with, ensure that it lines up with the personality and character of your pup, and is both convenient and meaningful. Ultimately, the choice lies with you, so be sure to enjoy the naming process as much as possible, and take time to understand your new Rottie and his/her personality before rushing to find a name. Happy naming!