Anytime you heard news about the ‘Pitbull’ breed, we’re sure your heart must have made a little leap. That name comes with a small dose of fear and awe of its own. Many have come to associate Pitbulls with intimidating, and sometimes uncontrollable dogs. But once you’ve had firsthand experience with them, you will agree with us that they are a strong, yet lovable breed. To complement their strength and character, we believe you should consider only the best Pitbull dog names.
Keeping in mind that names play an important part in training, the list you are about to view takes into consideration the number of syllables each name has. You don’t want to call your dog and risk him not answering just because you have opted for a six-syllabled name. Also, sometimes, it is not about choosing the name alone, but about making it stand for something. You don’t just want to pick a random name and regret it later, so the name has to be meaningful.
In this article, we have made sure to include awesome possible names for your Pitbull. We will also explain the reason why we thought it could be the ideal one for your new pet. We are sure you would be leaving this page with a list of possible names at hand.
Popular Pitbull Dog Names
Here, we will be listing out the most common names that you can give to your Pitbull. These names are so apt in the dog world that we know you will find them cute.
Not only that, but they are also easily pronounced and appropriate for dog training. If that’s the kind of thing you are looking for, check these options out:
Angelo – Calling your new dog an angel. From Italy, with love
Angus – There is no special meaning to this name. As to why we want you to choose it, doesn’t it have a nice ring to it?
Antoine – Considering your dog is a very much sophisticated breed, a sophisticated name fits just well
Arnie – Short for Arnold; your dog can be named after the movie star cum one-time governor of the state of California. One thing they will surely have in common is the big body build
Asher – Your dog is tough. The name sounds tough. Match made in heaven, no?
Bear – Even if they don’t qualify as that in the real world, they are in the dog world. It’s just apt
Beau – This one is yours. Let him/her know that. Especially if it’s a her
Benji – This is always a great name for a dog
Biggie – Speaking of body build, this is another befitting name for your Pitbull
Bullet – Pitbulls are rough, efficient, and fast. The bullet would be honored to lend your dog its name
Carter – This is a human name, but since you’ll be having your dog as a roommate for years to come, a human name won’t be a bad idea
Casanova – The Pitbull is such a gentleman with good manners. The name fits
Colonel – A worthy name for a dog always in charge of the situation
Deputy – In the house where you run things, your dog is the ideal deputy when you are not around
Devon – This is an entirely masculine name. If you’ve got a male Pitbull, best believe he would grow into this name
Dijon – Inspired by food, and would be awesome if your Pitbull is colored brown
Eddie – Everyone knows of Eddie the Eagle. Let your Pitbull change that narrative and be Eddie the Dog
Elias – Reaching into the bible for a pet name is never going to grow old. As a plus, the name is beautiful on the lips and soothing to the ears
Felix – This is also a human name, but it means lucky. Getting a good dog is a good luck charm on its own, so you should let the dog know that
Fick – Simple, yet elegant. Call it and see how much you’ll love it
Fletcher – Any dog can bear this name, yet no dog can rock it the way your Pitbull could
Gaffer – Old English name, so you’re sure it won’t prove to be common when you go playing in the park. Plus, your dog would own other dogs around
Georgio – Italian names have this regal touch to them. Pitbulls are regal in the way they behave and interact too. Need we say more?
Giga – This is not the memory stick size. This is short for Gigantic, and it still sounds cool
Harry – Because you are a fan of Harry Potter, but forgot to recall this name when you were considering names in the first instance
Jack – We have never encountered a more wholesome name for your dog
Jackal – Well, don’t they all look alike? For a dog with a razz personality, this name sits quite splendidly
Jasper – Sounds like a name that would go on an action hero, don’t you think?
Kal—El – Or Kal. Your dog brings love, warmth, aggressiveness, a great build, and more to your life. If he’s not a super dog, then what is he?
Killer – This name plays on the irony of the Pitbull breed. They are known to be more loving at heart than they are aggressive in countenance
Leo – Throw in a mane, and everyone would agree that your dog is a lion too
Panther – Especially if your dog came in a black coat, and is very stealthy
Pax – Short and sweet name. Not to mention it is an old name for the great Optimus Prime
Saint – Because outside that hard exterior is a calm heart
Samson – Again, another biblical name you cannot go wrong with. As a plus, it is synonymous with great strength
Stevo – This name goes well with pups that are very active and mischievous
Zeus – Having a nice ring to it is not enough. This name gets your dog into all the cool parties
Pitbull Dog Names by Gender
We have considered the popular names, and they are all great options. However, you might not have found what you are looking for in there. Don’t worry; we’re far from running out of recommendations. We’ve got lots more for both male and female Pitbulls right here.
Male Pitbull Dog Names
For those that got a male Pitbull to add spice to their lives, here are some names you can consider starting your puppy out with.
Trust us, you and the dog will love these male Pitbull dog names.
Ares – The name of the Greek god of war
Blade – Pitbulls are sharp, and they do remind you of the Blade movies by Harrison Ford and Wesley Snipes
Brandy – A strong brand of wine; your dog is a strong breed of their species too
Bull – This one explains how stubborn and aggressive the dog can be
Capone – You should name your dog this if he is a notorious one. It’s an Italian name that reminds you of the gangster, Alfonso Capone
Cyrus – Your dog can be named after a popular king of Persia—Cyrus the Great
Diesel – A Pitbull with a black coat will rock this name
Flex – An ideal name for a muscular Pitbull
Gator – Short for alligator
Hercules – The name of the son of Zeus, according to Greek mythology. The kind of incredible strength he possesses can also be seen in your dog. For short, you could use ‘Herc’ instead
Kilo – If your Pitbull is not only male but also comes as a white or albino, the name works well
Kratos – Speaking of ‘god of war,’ fans of the game will love to name their Pitbulls after this imposing character
Muzzle – Have you seen the nose/muzzle on a Pitbull?
Odin – Greek god names always look good on dogs. Not just any kinds of dog, but ones that look tough like your Pitbull
Ratchet – You know, this was once voted as the best male Pitbull dog name of all time. You should use it and find out for yourself
Rocky – Following the character of Sylvester Stallone in Rocky, the name is muscle and size-appropriate
Romeo – Culled from the popular Romeo and Juliet play by Williams Shakespeare
Savage – For overprotective and aggressive Pitbulls
Scrappy – If your dog is truly the scrappy type, you should let him know with the name. Works even for even female dogs
Spike – Considered a great name for Pitbulls that like to spike up their hair to look tougher than they actually are
Sumo – Your Pitbull is bound to get bigger than the other average dogs in the area. Now is a good time to give everyone else a head start on what’s to come
Tank – War tanks are usually big and aggressive pieces of equipment. The same goes for your Pitbull
Thor – The name of the Greek god of thunder, and a very strong movie personality too
Female Pitbull Dog Names
We are not about to leave you hanging with regards to possible name options for a female Pitbull.
Dig into the female Pitbull dog names list below, and we know you’ll find what you are looking for there.
Cabo – Inspired by a partying town down in Mexico; the name is for a Pitbull that likes to party/play
Evangeline – This is the name of the star of all Pitbulls, and you have the chance to make just yours that
Lolita – Cos we have never seen a Lolita that the boys don’t like
Natasha – For Pitbulls that are strong and fearless like the Black Widow
Sage – This translates to wise and healthy. The Pitbull is very intelligent, and you should wish her health too
Sasha – This is one of the best Pitbull dog names for your female Pitbull. Literally, it translates to “man’s defender”
Shadow – Perfect for a black-haired Pitbull
Shelby – For an affectionate, warm, and caring pet
Tango – A type of dance from the Caribbean. Very fitting for what is considered to be an exotic dog breed
Wanda – For brown or red-haired Pitbulls that can make men back off with nothing but the wave of her paw like the Scarlet Witch
Pitbull Dog Names by Color
Pitbulls come in a variety of different coat colors. We are now going to explore how you can let the fur shade of your dog guide the kind of name you will give to them.
Check out the options below. If your Pitbull comes with a red nose:
Amber
Apricot
Blush
Cherry
Copper
Coral
Flame
Ginger
Honey
Merlot
Peach
Pumpkin
Reddy
Redmond
Russet
Scarlet
Teak
Some Pitbull dogs have a blue nose instead. For them, you can pick any of the following names:
Aqua
Azure
Cobalt
Fog
Grizzle
Marine
Misty
Navy
Pebble
Sapphire
Saxe
Silver
Smokey
Storm
Teal
It’s not only the nose of the Pitbull that can have distinctive colors.
When yours sports a white coat, here are the name options we find befitting:
Angel
Blizzard
Chalky
China
Cloud
Cotton
Frosty
Opal
Pearl
Skye
Snow
Talc
White
Whitey
We were never going to leave out the black ones. If personal opinions counted for anything, we think black
Pitbulls always look the toughest in any pack of different colors. A strong name for a strong, black dog. Here goes:
Black
Coal
Ebony
Ember
Jaguar
Magic
Night
Onyx
Panther
Shades
Shadow
Tar
And of course, the brown ones too:
Bear
Beaver
Brownie
Chestnut
Cocoa
Hazel
Mars
Mocha
Muffin
Walnut
Foreign Pitbull Dog Names
Maybe you feel your Pitbull is too cool to bear any of the regular dog names from your locale. Treat them, then, to one of these names from abroad.
To top it off, we bring you the meanings of these names, so you don’t end up picking a name that doesn’t have an appropriate translation.
Baja – If your pup shows a tendency to be shorter than normal, this is the Spanish translation of ‘short’
Chino – Used to refer to someone that comes from China
Loco – From Spain, this word means ‘crazy’
Nacho – Coined from Mexican culture, the name refers to a popular type of food made from the fusion of corn and cheese
Patrona – Another Spanish term that translates to ‘boss’
Xena – This name is so foreign, it’s from another planet. Yeah, it means ‘alien.’
Wrap Up
Considering the fact that you can’t give a dog more than one name, the journey to find that one perfect name is truly something. You have to be careful in selecting a name since you know you will be stuck with that choice (and its consequences) as long as the dog lives.
In the above list, we have tried our possible best to group the names we are suggesting into different categories. That way, you know why an option might be better for your dog over the other.
Likewise, there is a chance that your dog falls into more than one of the categories. That just gives you a broader pool to pick from. What’s more? The fact that a name appears under one pool doesn’t mean it can’t be used on a dog that doesn’t fit in said category. Found a name you liked under a heading that was not applicable to your dog? Go for it.
While we are confident in the practicality of this huge list of names in choosing something fitting for your dog, we do agree that it is in no way exhaustive. If you’ve got more cool names for Pitbulls that you think we should adopt, we want to hear about it. Got a Pitbull yourself? Tell us what you’ve named your buddy, and how you ended up picking that name too.
