Boy Dog Names

A warm pet form of Alfred, "wise counsellor".

Means "one strength"; also a very good cow.

A friendly form of Archibald, "genuinely bold".

A jovial form of Barnaby, "son of comfort".

An old trade name meaning "baker".

Means "handsome".

A soft form of Benjamin, "son of the right hand".

A cheerful form of Benjamin.

A friendly form of William, "resolute protector".

The colour of sky and heelers — a farm-dog classic.

Means "brown" — a natural for brown coats.

Literally "friend" — the classic companion's name.

Vintage tough-guy charm with a wagging tail.

Means "at the byres"; the romantic poet who loved his dog.

Means "vigilant, watchful".

From castra, "fortress" — an old English city name.

Means "boy, small" in Spanish.

From an Irish surname meaning "helpful".

Means "pup, young creature" in Gaelic — genuinely.

An old trade name for a barrel maker.

Means "right-handed, skilled".

An English place name, "farm by the ditch" — very good for diggers.

Means "dark warrior" — a sturdy Scottish classic.

A friendly form of Edward; Frasier's famous terrier.

A warm form of Ernest, "serious" (ironically, rarely).

Means "happy, lucky".

A friendly form of Frank, "free one".

A solid short form of Frederick, "peaceful ruler".

Means "farmer, earth-worker" — solid and kind.

A hare's meadow; louder as a motorcycle.

A friendly form of Henry, "home ruler".

Means "battle worthy" — with gentle old-soul charm.

Means "home ruler" — a royal classic.

Means "mind, spirit".

A sturdy classic, from John, "gracious".

Means "son of Jack".

A solid short form of Jacob.

A friendly form of Gerald; forever chased by Tom.

A cheerful form of James.

A friendly form of Joseph; also a baby kangaroo.

The Japanese port city; basketball greatness.

A relaxed form of Leonard, "brave lion".

Means "famous warrior"; a champion's name.

A relaxed form of Louis, "famous warrior".

Means "famous warrior" — kingly in French.

The dog every rescue hopes to be.

A friendly form of Martin, from Mars.

A pet form of Michael; the world's most famous mouse.

An old name linked to mildness and soldierly calm.

A cheerful short form of Montgomery.

An Irish surname meaning "sea warrior".

A trusty old short form of Edward, "wealthy guardian".

A sleek short form of Nicholas, "victory of the people".

Means "rest, comfort" — with an ark of animal friends.

Means "northman" — sensibly vintage.

A cheerful short form of Oliver, from the olive tree.

Means "deer friend" in old Irish legend.

Means "wealthy" — with soul-music swagger.

Means "wealth, fortune" — a palindrome with personality.

An old trade name for a park keeper.