400+ Top Male Pet Names for Dogs, Puppies & More

Looking for a cool, classic, or funny name for your male pet? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of male names for small and large pets. We’ll also offer tips on choosing the perfect name for your new companion, plus provide links to our dog and cat name generators for endless options!

The Best Male Pet Names

Cat and dog behavior consultant Jessica Char says to choose a pet name that rolls off your tongue easily, and that you’re happy to call out in public. Some popular boy pet names include:

Apollo
Bandit
Dodger
Scout
Ziggy

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Most Popular Boy Pet Names

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These popular boy pet names are perfect for any breed. Male pets can be calm, energetic, silly, and everything in between, so many people use their personality for naming inspiration. Here are some of the most popular name ideas for your new furry friend:
- Atlas
- Beau
- Boone
- Bruce
- Buck
- Chase
- Cooper
- Dexter
- Doc
- Draco
- Enzo
- Finn
- George
- Gunner
- Hank
- Henry
- Jack
- Jake
- Jasper
- Jax
- Kash
- King
- Koda
- Luke
- Mac
- Max
- Murphy
- Oliver
- Oscar
- Otis
- Red
- Rip
- Ruger
- Sam
- Tucker
- Walter
- Waylon
- Winston

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Cute Boy Pet Names

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Pick a cute name that matches your pet’s soft and sweet vibe. If your pet is more sweet than serious, go for a name that captures his gentle personality. Here are some utterly adorable male pet names inspired by colors, elements, and real human names:
- Archie
- Arlo
- Benji
- Benny
- Bentley
- Blue
- Bo
- Bubbles
- Buddy
- Buster
- Charlie
- Copper
- Dodger
- Frankie
- Goose
- Gus
- Huck
- Leo
- Louie
- Lucky
- Milo
- Oakley
- Odin
- Ollie
- Otto
- Remi
- Rocco
- Rusty
- Scout
- Squirt
- Teddy
- Theo
- Toby
- Zeke
- Zico

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Unique Boy Pet Names

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Find a pet name in a different language for something truly special. For an unforgettable name that stands out from the crowd, look up male pet names in other languages, such as Spanish, Italian, or Japanese. Here are some unique options that sound beautiful:
- Akio: Japanese for “bright man.”
- Arvid: Swedish for eagle tree.”
- Benito: Spanish for “blessed.”
- Ciro: Italian for “sun.”
- Cosme: Greek for “order” or “beauty.”
- Dario: Italian for “wealthy.”
- Daiki: Japanese for “great glory.”
- Elio: Italian for “sun.”
- Emir: Turkish for “commander.”
- Fadi: Arabic for “savior.”
- Faro: Spanish for “lighthouse.”
- Fyodor: Russian for “gift of God.”
- Goran: Croatian for “mountain man.”
- Hiro: Japanese for “generous.”
- Helios: Greek for “sun god.”
- Isamu: Japanese for “bravery.”
- Iker: Basque for “visitation.”
- Jiro: Japanese for “second son.”
- Joaquin: Spanish for “God will judge.”
- Kael: Irish for “mighty warrior.”
- Leif: Swedish for “heir.”
- Naoki: Japanese for “honest tree.”
- Osmo: Finnish for “protector.”
- Paolo: Italian for “small.”
- Qi: Chinese for “vital energy.”
- Riku: Japanese for “land.”
- Shiro: Japanese for “white.”
- Thabo: South African for “joy.”
- Vesa: Finnish for “young tree.”
- Yuki: Japanese for “happiness” or “snow.”
- Zev: Hebrew for “wolf.”

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Cool Boy Pet Names

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Choose a cool name that matches your pet’s personality and appearance. Names like “Bandit” and “Gleam” are effortlessly cool, but you can also take inspiration from your pet’s coat color and overall aura. Here are some other cool, edgy, and mysterious options:
- Ace
- Apollo
- Axel
- Bandit
- Blackjack
- Blaze
- Callisto
- Cash
- Cosmos
- Dracula
- Echo
- Ember
- Flint
- Gleam
- Grim
- Maverick
- Nero
- Ninja
- Noir
- Onyx
- Orion
- Ranger
- Rex
- Ripper
- Rocky
- Shadow
- Sirius
- Smokey
- Storm
- Tuxedo
- Velvet
- Vortex
- Wick
- Zeus
- Zorro

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Funny Boy Pet Names

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Come up with a witty, pun-packed name to make everyone laugh. For a silly yet endearing name, think of a famous person or character, then incorporate a punny twist to it. Or, put a spin on a common human name, like “Furdinand,” or go for something ironic, like “Kitty.” Here are some funny male pet names to help you get started:
- Al Poochino
- Anderson Pooper
- Arf Vader
- Babe Woof
- Bark Obama
- Beowoof
- Boba Fetch
- C3 Pee-O
- Captain Sniff
- Chewbarka
- Dog Marley
- Dogzilla
- Droolius Caesar
- Elvis Pawsley
- Furcules
- Furdinand
- Hairy Paw-ter
- Indiana Bones
- Jabba the Mutt
- Jimmy Chew
- Kitty
- Lick Jagger
- Little Bow Wow
- LL Drool J
- Mac Daddy
- Mutt Damon
- Ozzy Pawsborne
- Pablo Escobark
- Pawtrick Stewart
- Prince of Barkness
- Pup Tart
- Santa Paws
- Sherlock Bones
- Sir Barks-a-Lot
- Snoop Dog
- The Wizard of Paws
- Winnie the Poodle
- Woofgang Puck

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Pop Culture Boy Pet Names

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Get inspired by a famous male character or celebrity for a simple name. From Bluey and Scooby to Elvis and Lennon, there are so many iconic males from movies, TV, and literature. So, choose one that you love and that matches your pet’s personality and vibe. Here are some of our favorites:
- Baxter
- Beethoven
- Biggie
- Bluey
- Bowie
- Bruno
- Chewie
- Dante
- Elvis
- Ferris
- Frodo
- Gandalf
- Gatsby
- Gimli
- Groot
- Ken
- Kylo
- Legolas
- Lennon
- Loki
- Marley
- Ozzy
- Prince
- Remy
- Ringo
- Rocket
- Scooby
- Simba
- Skywalker
- Snoop
- Sonic
- Sting
- Sully
- Thor
- T’Challa
- Westley
- Ziggy

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Nature-Inspired Boy Pet Names

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Choose a name inspired by plants, weather, seasons, and the elements. Most pets love playing outside, making Mother Nature the perfect inspiration for a name. Think of flowers, trees, seasons, and natural elements that fit your pet’s personality and appearance. Here are some great options:
- Bear
- Beetle
- Birch
- Bolder
- Bonsai
- Breezy
- Brooks
- Carbon
- Cave
- Cedar
- Cliff
- Comet
- Denali
- Dusk
- Eclipse
- Everest
- Falcon
- Fern
- Forest
- Frost
- Hawk
- Hiker
- Moose
- Moss
- Oak
- Reed
- River
- Shell
- Stone
- Stormy
- Timber
- Volcano
- Wilder
- Woods
- Wren

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Food & Drink-Inspired Boy Pet Names

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Think of a food or drink that reminds you of your pet. Whether it’s a fruit, cocktail, spice, or snack, naming your pet after your favorite food or drink is oh so adorable. Just be sure to take his size and personality into consideration to choose the perfect name. Here are some ideas to help you get started:
- Alfredo
- Bacon
- Benedict
- Bourbon
- Burrito
- Chai
- Chai
- Chive
- Collins
- Coors
- Gin
- Guinness
- Jäger
- Lager
- Malt
- Meatball
- Mezcal
- Miller
- Mule
- Nacho
- Noodle
- Nugget
- Oreo
- Porter
- Reuben
- Schnapps
- Scotch
- Soju
- Spud
- Stilton
- Stout
- Taco
- Tito
- Toast
- Tonic
- Wasabi
- Whiskey
- Wonton

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Sports-Inspired Boy Pet Names

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Name your pet after your favorite sport or athlete. Messi, LeBron, and Ali are just some of the legendary athletes to pay homage to, but you can always show love to your favorite sport or team, too. Here are some sporty options for the pet name hall of fame:
- Ali
- Astro
- Beckham
- Bolt
- Brady
- Dash
- Decoy
- Dribble
- Fenway
- Gretzky
- Griffey
- Hogan
- Homer
- Jeter
- Jordan
- Juke
- Kobe
- LeBron
- Messi
- Phelps
- Pounce
- Raider
- Rodman
- Ronaldo
- Rookie
- Shohei
- Slugger
- Sonny
- Speedy
- Spike
- Steeler
- Steph
- Striker
- Tyson
- Wrigley

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Boy Names for Small Pets

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Turn to tiny objects or cute sounds for the perfect pint-sized name. If you’re looking for a name that captures your pet’s petite size, think of small objects, animals, sounds, or characters for something fitting. Here are some adorable options for inspiration:
- Atom
- Bug
- Button
- Chip
- Cricket
- Cub
- Dobby
- Elf
- Finch
- Fuzz
- Gadget
- Gizmo
- Gnocchi
- Gromit
- Hiccup
- Hobbit
- Huckleberry
- Jellybean
- Junior
- Mochi
- Mouse
- Nibbles
- Paco
- Peanut
- Peewee
- Pip
- Pixel
- Pogo
- Rascal
- Rolo
- Roo
- Smalls
- Sprout
- Teeny
- Tiny
- Toto
- Yoshi

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Boy Names for Large Pets

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Pick a powerful name that evokes strength, mystery, or dominance. If you’re naming a larger pet, like a horse or a Doberman, you need a name that matches his muscular build and fierce personality. Think of powerful characters in films and Greek mythology, or words associated with power and resilience. Here are some great options:
- Alpha
- Angus
- Beast
- Blade
- Brutus
- Cerberus
- Chaos
- Chief
- Chomper
- Dante
- Destroyer
- Diesel
- Dragon
- Duke
- Frankenstein
- Grizzly
- Hades
- Hercules
- Herman
- Hulk
- Jaws
- Kong
- Lurch
- Monster
- Mountain
- Predator
- Samson
- Tank
- Tarzan
- Thunder
- Wolf

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Pet Names for Boy & Girl Duos

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Call your pets by rhyming names or things that go together. Paired names are perfect for pets that are siblings, companions, or besties. You can give them the names of famous lovers, iconic duos, classic opposites, rhyming pairs, or two parts of one word or name. Here are some fun ideas for boy and girl duos:
- Adam and Eve
- Anna and Elsa
- Barbie and Ken
- Bart and Lisa
- Beauty and Beast
- Biscuits and Gravy
- Bonnie and Clyde
- Cookies and Cream
- Daisy and Donald
- Harry and Sally
- Hip and Hop
- PB and J
- Salt and Pepper
- Sonny and Cher
- Sugar and Spice
- Thelma and Louise
- Tikka and Masala
- Yin and Yang

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How to Choose the Perfect Boy Pet Name

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Consider your pet’s personality and appearance to pick the perfect name. Before naming your pet, observe their behavior and physical appearance. Are they quiet, energetic, sweet, or sassy? Do they have a shiny coat, a unique pattern, or distinctive markings? Use these characteristics to develop something unique and special. Cat and dog behavior consultant Jessica Char also recommends choosing “something that rolls off your tongue pretty easily that you’re happy to call out in public.”^{[1]
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- If you’re having trouble coming up with a name, check out our dog name generator or cat name generator for endless ideas!
- Feel free to test different names to see which one works best. Your pet may respond better to a specific name, which can make training easier.