Bringing home a new puppy is one of life’s sweetest moments — and choosing their name is all part of the fun. Whether your new boy pup is bouncy, brave, tiny, or a total cuddle bug, you’ll want a name that feels just right for him. To make things easier, I’ve put together this big list of 200 boy puppy names, organised into helpful categories so you can quickly find the perfect match. Even if you don’t choose a name from this list, hopefully it helps generate some new ideas for you!
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3 years ago I got a female Springador puppy, which we named Honey. My husband’s dream is for our next puppy to be a chocolate Labrador we can name Marmite. We’ve got a bit of a food theme going in our house – which might not be to your taste (sorry about that one). For female puppy name suggestions, click here.
From cute names for small dogs to bold picks for big breeds — plus loads of ideas inspired by movies, TV shows and books — this guide is designed to give you plenty of inspiration for your new best friend. Let’s find the name that fits him paw-fectly.
Make sure to also check out my guide on top tips to puppy proof your house!
Most Popular Boy Puppy Names
Top Trending Dog Names (Classic Favourites)
- Max
- Milo
- Charlie
- Buddy
- Teddy
- Archie
- Cooper
- Bailey
- Finn
- Leo
Strong & Confident Names
- Rocky
- Diesel
- Hunter
- Tyson
- Ace
- Duke
- Rex
- Thor
- Bruno
- Odin
Cute & Playful Names
- Ziggy
- Pippin
- Remy
- Benny
- Chewie
- Buster
- Ollie
- Jasper
- Chip
- Alfie
Nature-Inspired Popular Picks
- River
- Bear
- Storm
- Forrest
- Flint
- Moss
- Birch
- Canyon
- Echo
- Cloud
Boy Puppy Names for Small Dogs
Adorable Tiny-Dog Names
- Peanut
- Nibbles
- Bean
- Buttons
- Titch
- Munchkin
- Squirt
- Pebble
- Sprout
- Pogo
Short & Snappy Names
- Kip
- Pip
- Fig
- Lou
- Gus
- Dex
- Zig
- Jax
- Fox
- Bo
Sweet & Cute Names
- Waffles
- Pickle
- Choco
- Muffin
- Fudge
- Crumbs
- Tofu
- Noodle
- Berry
- Toffee
Small But Mighty Names
- Tank
- Hulk
- Rumble
- Brick
- Turbo
- Rogue
- Blitz
- Sparky
- Flint
- Nova
Boy Puppy Names for Big Dogs
Strong & Heroic Names
- Atlas
- Titan
- Goliath
- Bear
- Hercules
- Rambo
- Chief
- Magnum
- Sarge
- Commander
Regal & Noble Names
- Caesar
- Kingston
- Baron
- Pharaoh
- Winston
- Augustus
- Noble
- Duke
- Monarch
- Kaiser
Outdoorsy & Adventurous Names
- Everest
- Summit
- Ranger
- Boulder
- Timber
- Glacier
- Canyon
- Wolf
- Yukon
- Kodiak
Big Softie Names (Gentle Giants)
- Bear
- Bruno
- Moose
- Dozer
- Paddington
- Groot
- Baloo
- Walrus
- Titan
- Everest
Boy Puppy Names Inspired by Movies
Classic Film Characters
- Indy — Indiana Jones
- Rocky — Rocky
- Forrest — Forrest Gump
- Toto — The Wizard of Oz
- Neo — The Matrix
- Rambo — Rambo
- Maverick — Top Gun
- Bond — James Bond
- Gizmo — Gremlins
- Yoda — Star Wars
Disney & Pixar Dog Names
- Simba — The Lion King
- Buzz — Toy Story
- Woody — Toy Story
- Remy — Ratatouille
- Bolt — Bolt
- Stitch — Lilo & Stitch
- Marlin — Finding Nemo
- Sulley — Monsters, Inc.
- Pongo — 101 Dalmatians
- Pluto — Disney Classics
Action & Adventure Icons
- Thor — Marvel
- Loki — Marvel
- T’Challa — Black Panther
- Stark — Iron Man / Marvel
- Falcon — Marvel
- Drax — Guardians of the Galaxy
- Argo — Argo
- Maximus — Gladiator
- Conan — Conan the Barbarian
- Blade — Blade
Cute & Quirky Movie Names
- Bilbo — The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit
- Frodo — The Lord of the Rings
- Gromit — Wallace & Gromit
- Hiccup — How to Train Your Dragon
- Olaf — Frozen
- Pippin — The Lord of the Rings
- Meeko — Pocahontas
- GusGus — Cinderella
- Pascal — Tangled
- Mo — WALL-E
Boy Puppy Names Inspired by Books
Classic Literature Names
- Darcy — Pride and Prejudice
- Atticus — To Kill a Mockingbird
- Watson — Sherlock Holmes
- Gatsby — The Great Gatsby
- Holden — The Catcher in the Rye
- Ishmael — Moby Dick
- Heathcliff — Wuthering Heights
- Brontë — Inspired by the Brontë authors
- Sherlock — Sherlock Holmes
- Byron — Inspired by Lord Byron
Fantasy & Adventure Names
- Aslan — The Chronicles of Narnia
- Gandalf — The Lord of the Rings
- Frodo — The Lord of the Rings
- Samwise — The Lord of the Rings
- Eragon — Eragon
- Aragorn — The Lord of the Rings
- Drako — Dragon-inspired name
- Merlin — Arthurian legend
- Caspian — The Chronicles of Narnia
- Bilbo — The Hobbit
Modern Fiction Character Names
- Finnick — The Hunger Games
- Peeta — The Hunger Games
- Jace — The Mortal Instruments
- Percy — Percy Jackson
- Magnus — Magnus Chase / The Mortal Instruments
- Holden — The Catcher in the Rye
- Lennox — Macbeth
- Rowan — Throne of Glass
- Jasper — Twilight
- Nico — Percy Jackson
Wholesome Bookish Names
- Story
- Page
- Scout
- Finn
- Oak
- Poet
- Reed
- Noble
- Tale
- Hero
Final Thoughts
I hope this list has given you plenty of inspiration for naming your new boy puppy. Whether you’re welcoming a tiny fluff ball, a giant gentle softie, or a movie-worthy adventurer, the right name can make those early bonding moments feel even more special.
Now you’ve got the name picked out, here is a list of all the essentials you need for your new puppy. Planning to work from home with your new puppy? Check out this guide I created on the perfect puppy schedule for remote workers.
