Unique male puppy names can be serious, cute or downright funny, as long as they’re masculine in tone to make sure you’re boy isn’t mistaken for a girl. Even though Bambi might be a good name for a small breed, we’re not so sure how a male dog would like being given a non-manly name such as this. Perhaps you might ask him what he thinks, should you choose a gurly name like this.
Also important when coming up with a name, is taking into consideration your dogs personality, size and even it’s breed. Also, if you adopt an older dog, you don’t want to confuse it by making it go through a mid-life name change when it’s tough enough to deal with adapting to it’s new home, in this case it’s probably wiser to keep it’s current name.
Since we feel though that most visitors to this site are new, unnamed puppy owners, we offer the following list of new names to give the new four legged addition to your family…
Here’s A Few Suggestions And Lists…
Aykroyd: Are you a fan of the comedian Dan Aykroyd? He once starred on Saturday Night Live and went on to a successful movie career. If your dog is a comedian in his own right, then this might just be a name that fits.
Bogart: An interesting unique male puppy name idea should you be a fan of the famous Humphrey Bogart. Good for the pup that holds itself well with an air of grace and class. You’re Bogie will no doubt be the only one at the
Dallas: An interesting name for a dog that might have been rescued somewhere in Texas, or for the pup that loves wide open spaces. You don’t mess with Texas…Dallas either. *Somewhat similar name ideas: Houston, Amarillo.
Express: This name brings to mind something that’s fast moving, like an express train or highway. A name that will suit a pooch that takes off like a bolt when your at the park, or one that comes running fast when he hears dinner is being served.
Fandango: A high energy Latin American dance. If your pup doesn’t his own fandango when he sees you, or hears that it’s dinner time, then this name might be a good match.
Kodiak: This name would be a good match on a large breed as it’s after the Canadian grizzly, one of the fiercest animals on the planet. This large sounding name might also fit on a Chihuahua with it’s sometimes fiery disposition. *Somewhat similar name ideas: Bear, Yogi, Grizzly.
Alfonso
Fuzzy
Jigger
Bunyan
Gulliver
Kamikaze
Beans
Goose
Kiwi
Clueless
Handsome
Lickety Split
Doonesbury
Howdy
Limbo
Darius
Hollywood
Linus
Dazzle
Ishtar
Matador
Dolby
Imagine
Madden
Equity
Jelly Bean
Magic
Even More Name Ideas...
Mattlock: Named after a popular TV detective show with Andy Griffith play the lead role, this is a good unique male puppy name for a dog that always seems to be getting into something, and can’t leave well enough alone.
Omaha: A popular poker game as well as a city in Nebraska, few dogs will sport this unusual name. *Somewhat similar name ideas: Hold’em, Blackjack, Gambler.
Pokey: What’s the hurry? This name suit’s the pup that moves at a snails pace. Or one that always pokes along behind you wherever you go. Is that your shadow behind you? No, it’s just your Pokey.
Presley: For the fan of any of the Presley family whether it be Elvis, Priscilla, or Lisa Marie. If you’ve been to Graceland, seen Elvis perform, or just love the elegance of this unique name, think of how it would feel to come home to a Presley.
Riot: An excellent unique male puppy name for a dog whose the life of the party. Is he always doing something to liven up your day? Or does he enter the room in an uncontrollable fashion? *Somewhat similar name ideas: Hoot, Rebel.
Spirit: This name can be given from either a mystical or descriptive angle to the pup with a lot of spirit himself. Whichever way you choose, it’s a name any dog would be proud to wear. *Somewhat similar name ideas: Ghost, Pepper, Spice, Ginger.