Big dogs are wonderful companions as there’s just so much more to love! If you’ve decided to take the plunge and have got the space in your heart and home for a big pup, you’ll probably be looking for some great big dog names. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered and have come up with a fantastic list of boy and girl big dog names, that includes everything from Disney-inspired monikers, to names that literally mean big and even ones that’ll make you laugh out loud!
Top 10 big girl dog names
From names inspired by Greek goddesses to ones influenced by nature, this is our top 10 list of our absolute favourite girl big dog names:
- Artemis
- Athena
- Freya
- Pandora
- Asta
- Ebba
- Kali
- Moxie
- Sasha
- Willow
Top 10 big boy dog names
- Tyson
- Hercules
- Apollo
- Ziggy
- Bjorn
- Bruno
- Fang
- Titus
- Zeus
- Thor
10 Disney big dog names
Calling all Disney fans! There are tonnes of fabulous big dogs from Disney films that have names that’d be the perfect fit for your new companion. Some of our favourites are:
- Goofy
- Pluto
- Pongo
- Perdita
- Colonel
- Towser
- Thunderbolt
- Napoleon
- Roscoe
- Desoto
10 Funny big dog names
Consider yourself a bit of a comedian and want a name that adds a touch of irony to your dogs’ size? Our funny big dog names are right up your street. Just remember you’ll probably have to yell their name out in public, so you may not want to choose something too funny!
- Tiny
- Chewie
- Clifford
- Tinkerbell
- Peanut
- Biggie Smalls
- Cupcake
- Jabba (The Hutt)
- Tank
- Baby
10 Big dog names from the movies
If you’re a TV or movie buff, you may find the perfect moniker with these male and female big dog names, all of which are inspired by the hounds you love on the big screen.
- Chance (Homeward Bound)
- Shadow (Homeward Bound)
- Sirius (Harry Potter)
- Buddy (Air Bud)
- Beethoven (Beethoven)
- Scooby Doo (The Scooby Doo Show)
- Brandy (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
- Hooch (Turner & Hooch)
- Marmaduke (Marmaduke)
- Wilby (The Shaggy Dog)
10 Big dog names that actually mean big
- Goliath (very large and powerful person)
- Maximus (largest/greatest in Latin)
- Colossus (a person/thing of enormous size)
- Groot (large in Dutch)
- Ookii (big in Japanese)
- Bozorg (large in Persian)
- Suuri (large in Finnish)
- Valtava (huge in Finnish)
- Stor (big in Swedish)
- Magnum (big in Latin)
That’s our ultimate guide to the best big dog names! Remember when choosing a name, it’s not only important to choose one which fits their looks and personality, but it also needs to be something they respond to as well. Before you fully commit to a name, have a go at calling your dog with it to see how they react to it.
Thinking about getting a smaller dog instead? Check out our guide on the best names for a little dog, next.
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