There are already enough Rockys, Bellos or Charlies! Something more unusual is needed for the beloved pet! After all, the name for your four-legged friend should be just as special as it should be character. Browse through our list of unusual dog names, the right name for your male dog is sure to be there.
In a nutshell
- Name underlines character of dog
- choose short, two-syllable names
- use nickname for long names
- Change dog name: Choose a name that sounds similar
Tips on choosing a name
pronounce your name out loud
The best thing to do is make a list of your favorite names and say them out loud. The sound can be crucial. Which name rolls off your lips well and also feels right?
Choose short dog names
Dog names with two syllables are much easier for dogs to recognize than long names. It's also much easier for you to shout "Merlin" than "Frankenstein" or "Archimedes". If you decide on a longer dog name, it is helpful to choose a nickname as a first name. This is how "Frankenstein" becomes "Frankie" and "Archimedes" simply becomes "Archie".
Choose timeless names
You should also note: The name should be chosen regardless of age. Because what sounds cute as a puppy can be inappropriate for an adult Doberman.
Notice: Do you want to change your dog's name? This works better with dogs, so you think, but it shouldn't happen that often. It will be easiest for your faithful friend if the new name sounds similar to the old one. For example, an optimal replacement for the name "Nero" would be "Gismo".
Fancy Dog Names A-Z
Adonis
friend
Armani
bacon
bagel
birdy
blackjack
blinky
bubble
Blueberry
candy
curry
dingo
dinosaur
disco
Disney
DJ
dolittle
donut
Einstein
Falafel
Famous
flit
flix
Escaped
bouncy ball
foggy
Fridolin
frisbee
Frodo
Frosty
fukky
fury
lint
Galileo
Gandalf
Gatsby
fun
rogue
gecko
genius
gerald
Geronimo
Gandhi
gismo
Goliath
goofy
grizzly
Gucci
Gustav
Haji
scoundrel
hamlets
Hansi
Harro
Hassan
Hawk Eye
Hector
Heino
Helmut
houdini
huck
Ichy
idefix
iggy
Igor
Jekyll
jingles
yoyo
joker
jumper
Juno
joke
kaboom
Karacho
biscuit
Kenobi
Kermit
tot
crumbs
Lancelot
lazy
lord
Loriot
Lothar
luigi
malfoy
Malibu
Maurice
mayo
McFly
Merlin
Mickey
mikado
mister
mochito
Mowgli
Mortimer
Mozart
muffins
mongoose
Nacho
Nanook
well
Napoleon
Naz
Nemo
Nepomuk
nugget
Oggy
Papageno
Pepino
Pepsi
petty
picasso
piccolo
Pinocchio
pop eye
Pushkin
squeaker
Rio
Rolex
salami
Salvatore
George
Schroeder
sherlock
Sinbad
Skip
slushi
Smartie
Tabasco
tango
Tassimo
tequilla
tofu
Truman
twister
twix
Umberto
Urmel
yeti
zero
Ziggy
Zotty
frequently asked Questions
What names do dogs listen to best?Short, concise names work well for dogs. Dogs hear initials such as “CH, S, SCH, SH or K” very well. Also, names ending in a vowel (A, E, I, O, U) are advisable.
What names shouldn't be used for male dogs?Basically, you can use any name you like. With some names, however, you should question the meaning in order to counteract possible conflicts.