The Best 200+ Male Dog Names for Your Furry Companion

You just brought home a bouncy boy pup. He's sniffing every corner, wagging his tail … but you're stuck. What should you call him? A name has to be cool, easy to shout at the park, and fit his personality. No pressure, right?

Think about it:

  • You'll say this name hundreds of times a week.

  • Your dog will learn it faster if it's short and clear.

  • Pick a boring or over‑used name, and five other dogs at puppy class might come running when you call!

Now the pressure feels real. But don't worry — we've got a fun fix.

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Below are 200 fresh male dog names, sorted into ten playful categories. None use the names of gods, so you can pick freely. Read them out loud, picture your pup, and see what clicks.

1. Indian Heritage & Local Flavour

  1. Sheru

  2. Badal

  3. Veeru

  4. Pintu

  5. Golu

  6. Bunty

  7. Sultan

  8. Raju

  9. Jaggu

  10. Chiku

  11. Ladoo

  12. Gabbar

  13. Mastan

  14. Tejas

  15. Pawan

  16. Veer

  17. Bhola

  18. Rocky

  19. Raja

  20. Bittu

2. Food & Treats

  1. Biscuit

  2. Brownie

  3. Nacho

  4. Taco

  5. Oreo

  6. Muffin

  7. Cookie

  8. Mocha

  9. Latte

  10. Peanut

  11. Pickles

  12. Waffles

  13. Toffee

  14. Ramen

  15. Sushi

  16. Burrito

  17. Pista

  18. Bean

  19. Truffle

  20. Pretzel

3. Nature & Elements

  1. River

  2. Canyon

  3. Glacier

  4. Storm

  5. Thunder

  6. Breeze

  7. Forest

  8. Flint

  9. Cedar

  10. Granite

  11. Aspen

  12. Shadow

  13. Comet

  14. Echo

  15. Ridge

  16. Falcon

  17. Stone

  18. Timber

  19. Summit

  20. Wolf

4. Sporty & Adventure

  1. Dash

  2. Blitz

  3. Maverick

  4. Turbo

  5. Racer

  6. Ace

  7. Rocket

  8. Boulder

  9. Hunter

  10. Ranger

  11. Wrangler

  12. Tracker

  13. Drift

  14. Viper

  15. Nitro

  16. Pacer

  17. Strider

  18. Pilot

  19. Jett

  20. Clutch

5. Pop Culture & Movies

  1. Neo

  2. Indy

  3. Yoda

  4. Frodo

  5. Simba

  6. Groot

  7. Dobby

  8. Sherlock

  9. Potter

  10. Bond

  11. Stark

  12. Wayne

  13. Joker

  14. Chewie

  15. Woody

  16. Buzz

  17. Mario

  18. Sonic

  19. Hobbes

  20. Spock

6. Tech & Sci‑Fi

  1. Pixel

  2. Byte

  3. Nano

  4. Circuit

  5. Gizmo

  6. Widget

  7. Vector

  8. Crypto

  9. Quantum

  10. Tesla

  11. Droid

  12. Kernel

  13. Logic

  14. Matrix

  15. Phaser

  16. Orion

  17. Java

  18. Unix

  19. Ziggy

  20. Cosmo

7. Royal & Noble

  1. Duke

  2. Prince

  3. Baron

  4. Earl

  5. Knight

  6. Caesar

  7. Kaiser

  8. Rex

  9. Monarch

  10. Majesty

  11. Sterling

  12. Windsor

  13. Kingston

  14. Regal

  15. Emperor

  16. Griffin

  17. Laird

  18. Noble

  19. Vizier

  20. Chancellor

8. Quirky & Fun

  1. Zigzag

  2. Bubbles

  3. Snickers

  4. Sprout

  5. Wiggles

  6. Noodle

  7. Squeegee

  8. Jinx

  9. Boomer

  10. Zippy

  11. Tofu

  12. Pogo

  13. Skippy

  14. Squirt

  15. Rascal

  16. Tango

  17. Hobnob

  18. Quirk

  19. Quibble

  20. YoYo

9. Global Cities & Travel

  1. Rio

  2. Sydney

  3. Cairo

  4. Tokyo

  5. Dallas

  6. Denver

  7. Zurich

  8. Oslo

  9. Kobe

  10. Boston

  11. Durban

  12. Lima

  13. Bali

  14. Nairobi

  15. Quito

  16. Seoul

  17. Perth

  18. Genoa

  19. Havana

  20. Vienna

10. Historical & Literary Figures

  1. Darwin

  2. Newton

  3. Edison

  4. Galileo

  5. Faraday

  6. Lincoln

  7. Churchill

  8. Nelson

  9. Hemingway

  10. Orwell

  11. Dante

  12. Cervantes

  13. Kipling

  14. Shakespeare

  15. Plato

  16. Kafka

  17. Rembrandt

  18. Picasso

  19. Matisse

  20. Chopin

Quick Tips to Seal the Deal

  1. Say it three times: If it feels awkward, try another.

  2. Clap test: Clap once and call the name. Your pup should perk up; if he tilts his head in confusion, choose a snappier word.

  3. Rhythm matters: Two syllables (like Biscuit or Maverick) are easy for dogs to catch.

  4. Be unique: Check the names of neighbourhood pets so yours stands out.

  5. Give it a week: Dogs learn fast, but you can still switch if the name doesn't stick.

Naming your dog doesn't have to feel like homework. Pick a category that fits your pup's spark, practice calling him across the living room, and watch his tail wag when he knows it's his special word. Whether you choose Sheru from Indian heritage or the sci‑fi flair of Pixel, your new best friend will love the name because you picked it with care.

Happy naming — and give your pup a belly rub from us!