500+ Big Dog Names for Oversized Pups

Big dogs are just the best! Giant clumsy bundles of fluff, coupled with a gentle personality and slobber chops that run like taps – what more could dog owners want in a puppy? Big dogs are often cute, funny and the perfect fit for families with children because of their seemingly endless patience.

It amazes us that so many people are frightened of oversized dogs when they see them at the dog park when they are generally so good natured. If you are one of the lucky ones who knows how great these dogs are and have welcomed a massive puppy into your life recently, then you might be looking for inspiration for the perfect name for him or her.

We have rounded up a list of big dog names for you that covers a ginormous selection of ideas from Greek Gods, to the hugest stars of the big screen to different languages and even some really funny names to help you find the best fit for your dog’s personality.

So without further ado, cuddle up to your new large puppy and let’s explore all the best names for big dogs you could ever imagine – brace yourself for inspiration overload!

👧 Female Big Dog Names for Your Larger than Life Goddess

We love these ideas for big girl dog names for your lady love. Despite being very size oriented, there are some very pretty and sophisticated options here. We love the female big dog names “Chanel” and “Titania” if you want to add a touch of class and refinement to your dog’s name, but our top pick for dog owners with a girl Bernese Mountain Dog is “Patty” – hands down the best name (unless your own name is Patty, of course!)

Alesa	name means “large”
Amayeta	name means “big Manzanita berries”
Bernie	for the Bernese Mountain Dog breed
Bertha	Big Bertha
Chanel	a big French fashion brand
Da-Xia	Chinese name meaning “big hero”
Daiki	Japanese name meaning “big, shining”
Joydever	“Joy” for short – Irish Gaelic name meaning “to dream big”
Mama	big mama
Mathilda	means “mighty in battle”
Maxine	name that means “greatest”
Patty	for big hamburger patties
Sunny	the sun is the biggest object in our solar system
Titania	Greek name meaning “of the titans”

👦 Manly Dog Names for Your Big Boy

Here are some awesome ideas for male big dog names. You would be proud to strut around the dog park with a “Kingston” or a “Tai”. If you are more of a traditionalist when it comes to male big dog names, then you can always fall back on the ever popular “Max” or “Samson”.

Need more ideas? Check our list of male dog names!

Anakim	a Hebrew name for a race of giants in the old testament
Angus	Angus MacAskill – Scottish born Canadian giant – he was 7 ft 9
Anzo	name that means “giant” in Germanic and French
Blaze	a big fire
Caesar	the title used by Roman Emperors (they were in charge of everyone – the big boss)
Dane	for the Great Dane dog breed
Grant	Name with English, French and Scottish origins that means “tall and big”
Kentaro	Japanese name meaning “big boy”
Kingston	because in the old days, kings were the big boss in charge of all the kingdom
Kouta	Japanese name meaning ” big, thick, peace”
Lucifer	the biggest “baddy” in the world
Macsen	Welsh name meaning “greatest”
Magnum	Latin word for “great”
Massimo	Italian name meaning “biggest” or “greatest”
Max	means “greatest”
Maximus	means “greatest”
Montaro	Japanese name meaning “big boy”
Murphy	most prominent surname in Ireland
Samson	man with superhuman strength
Tai	Chinese name meaning “vast, great and extreme”
Talon	name of French origin meaning ” large claw of a bird of prey”
Trevor	name of English origins meaning “from the big village”
Vargovie	Czech name meaning “has big lips”

😎 Cool Big Dog Names for the Puppy With a Huge Personality

We’re sure you’ve picked up by now that we are massive fans of big dogs and think they are the coolest dogs to share your life with. If you agree with us, here is some inspiration for all the coolest ideas we could think of – “Warrior” is a good name for almost any breed but if you prefer short and snappy one syllable names, how about “Stor”, “Goat” or “King”?

Alpha	the alpha dog is usually the biggest and toughest
Bentayga	Bentayga is an SUV by Bentley
Bozorg	means “great” in Persian
Fat Boy	a type of Harley Davidson
General	the highest rank in the army
Gigas	Latin root word for giant
Gladiator	a Roman armed combatant – often very big, strong and muscled
Goat	For greatest of all time
Grande	Spanish word for big
Groot	means big in Afrikaans and Dutch – also a character in the Marvel Universe
Harley	a big bike
Jaunty	refers to someone with a big amount of self-confidence
Juggernaut	a massive and powerful force
King	in the old days the King was the big boss of his kingdom
Legend	someone very cool who has made a big impact on people
Leo	the lion is a big animal
Leviathan	a thing that is very large and powerful (often a sea monster)
Major	can refer to something of a large size
Mighty Pup	mighty means possessing great power or strength especially because of size
Pyramid	these are huge ancient structures in Egypt – “Pyra” is a cool dog name
Queen	in the old days the Queen was the big boss of her kingdom
Stor	means “big” in Swedish
Taurus	the bull is a big animal
Warrior	usually the best fighters are big and strong

😁 Top Big Dog Names That are Funny

Are you perhaps on the hunt for a big dog name that highlights your quirky sense of humor? Then funny big dog names is where it’s at! If you introduced your big, clumsy troublemaker at the dog park as “Toddler”, you would have everyone nodding along knowingly (cos IYKYK!). Even though there are a lot of great ideas here, we adore the name “Jagger” as a big dog name.

Bigfoot	a large hairy ape-like creature
Cadillac	a big car
Cayenne	an Suv by Porsche
Colossus	a person or thing of enormous size
Divovski	Croatian word for “giant”
Fomóir	Old Gaelic word for giant
Gambit	patriarch of uShaka Marine world – he was an enormous dolphin
Giant	a being of superhuman size
Gucci	a big fashion brand
Hook	a hook nose is often rather large
Hummer	a big car
Hüne	Low German word for “giant”
Jagger	because Mick Jagger is famous for his big lips
Jet	for jumbo jet – jumbo refers to the largest wide-body airliners for example, the Boeing 747, the Airbus A380, the Boeing 777X and the Boeing 777 (which is a mini jumbo jet)
Jumbo	larger than normal
Muckle	Scottish word for “large”
Royce	a Rolls Royce is a big car
Scarface	famous Kenyan lion
Shamu	the famous Seaworld orca
Tantus	Latin word for “massive”
Tickles	being tickled makes big laughs!
Toddler	big mess, big noise, big chaos – “Todd” for short
Urus	an SUV by Lamborghini
Zap	showing someone a zap sign is a big insult but the name “Zapper” is a great name

😍 More Big Dog Names for Your Cute Pet

Just because you have a big dog doesn’t mean they can’t have a cute name. We adore the name “Nanook” for a big fluffy white Samoyed – there is no better name for these incredible dogs.

Babette	rainbow hedgehog jumbo squishmallow
Bell	bell bottoms are big bottomed pants
Blimp	a big airship
Boomer	a nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine – also a boom is a big noise
Bubba	usually a big person in prison who acts as the muscle behind someone smarter
Choo	Atchoo – a big sneeze
Chunky	a chunk is a big piece of something
Cotton	for cumulonimbus clouds that look like big balls of cotton wool
Eden	bigfoot squishmallow
Floppy	for the big floppy ears of breeds like the Basset Hound
Fluffy	for cumulonimbus clouds that look like big balls of cotton wool
Hound	for the large Irish Wolfhound
Jolly	the Jolly Green Giant – tells you to eat your veggies
Karma	karma is a big problem if you are not kind
Maxxi	refers to a big size
Nanook	refers to a polar bear in Inuit languages – the polar bear is the biggest land predator
Ookii	means “big” or “large” in Japanese
Patch	patches can be big
Puddles	puddles can be big
Pudge	refers to fat on a person's body
Rocket	a big machine that goes into space
Softail	type of Harley Davidson
Spot	Spots can be big
Teddy Bear	for the big human sized fluffy toys
Tito	Tito the Toucan – rare giant squishmallow – its also a Spanish or Italian name that means giant
Toby	Toby tall is the middle finger in the popular rhyme – it is the tallest finger

🔫 Badass Large Dog Names for Big Personalities

When we see the names on this list we can’t imagine anything other than a Tibetan Mastiff or a Caucasian Shepherd Dog – these dogs are fluffy beasts! Every single one of these big dog names would be suitable – which is your favorite badass name?

Al (Al Capone – Big Mafia Boss)

Beast

Boss

Bruiser

Brutus

Buff

Bugsy (Bugsy Siegal – Big Mafia Boss)

Bulldozer

Butch

Capone (Al Capone – Big Mafia Boss)

Carlo (Carlo Gambino – Big Mafia Boss)

Chaos

Claw

Crusher

Dagger (a big knife)

Don (Big Boss of the Mafia)

Fang

Gambino (Carlo Gambino – Big Mafia Boss)

Genovese (biggest Mafia family)

Goliath

Gotti (John Gotti – Big Mafia Boss)

Gustav (Schwerer Gustav – largest gun ever built)

Hammer

John (John Gotti – Big Mafia Boss)

Monster

Rambo

Samurai (these warriors use very big swords)

Spike

Tank

Tantrum

Terminator

Titan

Titus

Viking

Wrath

🍃 Larger Than Life Nature Names for Your Big Dog

There is no doubt, big dogs need lots of walkies and the great outdoors is the perfect place to explore when looking for a big dog name. We think “Storm” or “Thunder” are the perfect names for black dogs like Newfies and the best part is these names are unisex.

Need more ideas? Check our list of nature dog names.

Arnold	Rafflesia Arnoldi is the largest flower – its parasitic and grown in the forests of Indonesia
Aurora	Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights
Avalanche	mass of snow that tumbles down from a mountaintop
Blizzard	a big snow storm
Comet	comets can be quite big
Cosmos	the cosmos is infinitely big
Forest	forests can be very big
Glacier	a big piece of ice
Inferno	a massive fire
Jupiter	the biggest planet
Kahuna	a large wave
Koa	a large Hawaiian tree
Neptune	one of the giant planets
Nimbus	cumulonimbus are the biggest clouds
North	for the North Star
Nova	a term used in association with bright stars – stars are very big balls of hot gas
Orchid	orchids can weigh up to a ton
Pebbles	pebbles can be big
Polaris	the big and bright North Star
Rafflesia	Rafflesia Arnoldi is the largest flower – its parasitic and grown in the forests of Indonesia
Saturn	one of the giant planets
Sequoia	largest trees on the planet
Skye	the sky is big and vast – adding an “e” at the end makes it a pretty name for a girl
Star	for the North Star
Storm	a big weather event
Thunder	makes a big noise
Tsunami	a big tidal wave

🦁 More Ideas for Big Dog Names Inspired by Animals For Your Puppy

There are lots of big creatures in the Animal Kingdom that can inspire some great dog names. We love “Ellie” for a girl and “Grizzly” for a boy.

Amur	for the Amur tiger (another name for the Siberian tiger)
Anaconda	“Ana” is a cool dog name – these are enormous snakes
Baleen	for the whales
Bear	a massive mammal
Blue	for the Blue Whale
Boa	a big snake
Buffalo	a large wooly bison
Bull	a word sometimes used for a bulky and muscular man – also a male cow
Croc	for the crocodile
Dragonfly	prehistoric dragonflies were enormous with a wingspan of 28 inches and a body length of 17 inches they were the size of a medium-sized dog
Ellie	for the elephant
Flemish	for the Flemish Giant Rabbit
Gator	for the alligator
Giga	for the giganotosaurus
Giraffe	“Gigi” is a great dog name – they have such long necks!
Great White	for the shark
Grizzly	for the Grizzly bear
Herby	for all the herbivores
Hippo	hippos are massive
Hopper	for the Flemish Giant Rabbit
Jellyfish	Lions Mane Jellyfish grow to 120 ft
Lion	a large apex predator
Mammoth	for the wooly mammoth
Moose	a big animal
Narwhal	a whale with a large tusk
Octo	for the Giant Pacific Octopus
Orca	big killer whales
Ostrich	biggest bird
Phantom	for the phantom jellyfish
Python	a huge snake
Rhino	a large horned mammal
Sable	for the Giant Sable Antelope
Spino	for the Spinosaurus – can also call your dog “Spiny”
T-Rex	“Tee” is a great dog name
Tigs	for the Siberian tiger – also “Tigger” after the tiger in Winnie the Pooh
Titanoboa	giant prehistoric snake
Toucan	they have such big beaks
Wolfie	for the dire wolf

📖 Best Big Dog Names Inspired by Big Characters in Movies, TV Shows and Books

Pop culture is the perfect place to look for big dog names – there are some fabulous characters here. We are huge fans of the Beethoven movies and he is probably the most well-known big dog on the silver screen. We also quite like the name “Mufasa” for a Mastiff.

Abaddon	Shadowhunters
Adam	Honey I blew up the Kid
Aslan	The Chronicles of Narnia
Baloo	The Jungle Book
Baymax	Big Hero Six
Beethoven	Beethoven
Behemoth	King of the Monsters
Big Bird	The Muppets
Big Ears	Noddy
Brienne	Game of Thrones
Cato	The Hunger Games
Chewbacca	Star Wars
Clay	Wings of Fire
Clearsight	Wings of Fire
Clifford	Clifford the Big Red Dog
Coral	Wings of Fire
Cujo	Cujo
Darkstalker	Wings of Fire
Digby	Digby – The Biggest Dog in the World
Dumbo	Dumbo
Dune	Wings of Fire
Emmett	Twilight
Fridwulfa	Harry Potter
Gallowglass	A Discovery of Witches
Gamora	Guardians of the Galaxy
Ghidora	Monster Zero
Ghost	Jon Snow’s Dire Wolf
Giantsbane	Game of Thrones
Glory	Wings of Fire
Godzilla	Godzilla vs Kong
Grawp	Harry Potter
Hagrid	Harry Potter
Hodor	Game of Thrones
Homer	The Simpsons
Hooch	Turner and Hooch
Hulk	The Avengers
Jabba	Star Wars
Jacob	Twilight
Jadis	The Chronicles of Narnia
Jambo	Wings of Fire
Joffrey	Game of Thrones (while physically small, he is the biggest jerk on TV)
Kestral	Wings of Fire
Kinkajou	Wings of Fire
Kong	Godzilla vs Kong
Luke	Shadowhunters
Lupin	Harry Potter
Magnus	Magnus Bane from the Shadowhunters Series – he is a larger than life character!
Maia	Shadowhunters
Marmaduke	Marmaduke
Methuselah	King of the Monsters
Moony	Harry Potter
Mothra	King of the Monsters
Mr. Big	Sex and the City
Mr. Stay Puft	Ghostbusters
Mufasa	The Lion King
Muto	Godzilla 2014
Nana	Peter Pan
Nephilim	Shadowhunters
Olympe	Harry Potter
Padfoot	Harry Potter
Papa Bear	Goldilocks and the 3 bears
Peppa	Peppa Pig (she's the big sister)
Popeye	Popeye
Porky	Looney Tunes
Prongs	Harry Potter
Rancor	Star Wars
Remus	Harry Potter
Rodan	King of the Monsters
Ruby	Wings of Fire
Sam	Twilight
Scarlet	Wings of Fire
Scooby Doo	Scooby Doo
Shrek	Shrek
Simba	The Lion King
Simpson	The Simpsons
Sirius	Harry Potter
Snuffy	The Muppets
Sparky	Frankenweenie
Spartacus	Spartacus
Starflight	Wings of Fire
Tarzan	Tarzan
Teletubby	Teletubbies
Thanos	The Avengers
The BFG	The BFG
The Godfather	The Godfather
Thorn	Wings of Fire
Tiamat	Godzilla Novel
Tormund	Game of Thrones
Ursula	The Little Mermaid
Vader	Darth Vader is 6 ft 8 in Star Wars
Webbs	Wings of Fire
Winter	Wings of Fire
Wolverine	The X Men
Wonder Woman	Wonder Woman
Wookiee	Star Wars
Xena	Xena Warrior Princess

🍔 Name Your Large Breed Dog After Your Favorite Huge Foods and Drinks

It’s almost a certainty that your large dog is going to have a supersized appetite! Why not look to large foods when naming your big dog then? We think the best big dog names here are “T-Bone” and “Whopper”.

Beefsteak	for the beefsteak tomatoes which are larger than normal ones
Big Mac	a large burger
Bramley	Bramley apples are 2 to 3 times the weight of a typical dessert apple
Butternut	a big vegetable
Fishbowl	a type of punch
Jack	Jackfruits can weigh up to 120 pounds
Joe	Sloppy Joes are big sandwiches
Meatball	a meatball sub is a popular big sandwich
Pumpkin	a big vegetable
Punch	a drink that is made in a big bowl for a party
Royale	a Quarter Pounder in France (from Pulp Fiction)
Sangria	Often made in big jugs
Schnitzel	it's really just a big chicken nugget!
Squash	big vegetables
Sub	subs are big sandwiches
T-Bone	a big steak
Whopper	a large burger

🏆 Inspiration for Big Dog Names from Historical Figures and Famous People

Muscular celebrities that tower over the rest are plentiful in Hollywood and provide us with some really cool dog names. If your favorite famous person is on this list, just pick their name and you’re set! Our favorite beefcake celeb is without a doubt Jason Momoa.

Baldwin	Ireland Baldwin – model
Biggy	Biggy Norris Nuts – youtuber
Blake	Blake Shelton – singer
Brad	Brad Garrett – actor
Brooke	Brooke Shields – actress
Calvin	Calvin Harris – DJ
Cena	John Cena – actor
Channing	Channinig Tatum – actor
Chris	Chris Hemsworth – actor
Chuck	Chuck Norris – actor and big macho man
Cleopatra	Egyptian Queen – one of the most intriguing women in history
Eve	Amazon Eve – model
Garrett	Brad Garrett – actor
Geena	Geena Davis – actress
Harris	Calvin Harris – DJ
Hemsworth	Chris Hemsworth – actor
Ireland	Ireland Baldwin – model
James	James Cromwell – actor
Jason	Jason Momoa – actor
Jay-Z	rapper
Momoa	Jason Momoa – actor
Mr. T	actor
Schwarzenegger	Arnold Schwarzenegger – actor and former governor of California
Segal	Jason Segal – actor
Stallone	Sylvester Stallone – actor
Sylvester	Sylvester Stallone – actor
Tatum	Channinig Tatum – actor
The Rock	Dwayne Johnson – actor
Vince	Vince Vaughn – actor
Vitali	Vitali Klitschko – mayor of Kyiv

🌏 Fun Names for Big Dogs Based on Larger than Life Geographical Phenomena

There are some colossal geographical phenomena that provide some epic big dog names. We love the idea of a dog called “Amazon” or “Liberty”, but if you’re looking for something less exotic, “Rocky” is a great dog name.

Alaska	the largest US state
Amazon	huge rainforest
Angel	Angel Falls in Venezuela is the largest above water waterfall (3212 ft) – the highest waterfall is underwater in Denmark (11,500ft)
Arctic	a large frozen land
Atlas	the Atlas Mountains
Ayers	Ayers Rock – 1142ft could be a mountain but since it is a single sandstone formation it is classified as a rock
Beijing	a big city
Big Apple	New York City
Big Ben	a big clock tower in London
Big Easy	New Orleans' nickname
Big Smoke	Dublin is called The Big Smoke by the country folk – “Smokey” is a great dog name
Buck	for Buckingham Palace – a very big royal residence
Burj	Burj Khalifa, the tallest building – 2722 ft and 154 floors
Cairo	a big city
Caspian	Caspian Sea – largest inland body of water
China	country with a big population
Dallas	is known as “Big D”
Delhi	a big city
Denali	the highest peak in the USA
Dhaka	a big city
Eiffel	the Eiffel Tower is a French landmark
Everest	Mount Everest
Fuji	for Mount Fuji
Giza	a big pyramid
Goldie	for the Golden Gate Bridge
Himalayas	big mountains
India	country with a big population
Jakarta	a big city
Khalifa	Burj Khalifa, the tallest building – 2722 ft and 154 floors
Liberty	the Statue of Liberty
Machu	a 15th century Inca citadel in Peru
Moskstraumen	a whirlpool between Norway and the Arctic Circle – it is 490 ft wide
Mahal	the Taj Mahal
Mexico	a big country and city (Mexico City)
Mississippi	a river and also a big word
Moher	for the Cliffs of Moher
Orleans	New Orleans is known as The Big Easy
Pangea	The original supercontinent
Paris	the city of big love
Peter	for St. Peter's Basilica
Petra	archaeological city in Jordan
Picchu	a 15th century Inca citadel in Peru
Pisa	the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Prague	the city of 100 spires – 100 is a big number
Reef	the Great Barrier Reef – “Reefer” is also a cool name
Rocky	the Rocky Mountains
Sahara	a big desert
Shanghai	a big city
Sphinx	the big ancient Egyptian structure
Sydney	for the Sydney Opera House
Taj	the Taj Mahal
Tokyo	a big city in Japan
Uluru	Another name for Ayers Rock
Vegas	the biggest gambling city
Wroclaw	The city of 100 bridges – 100 is a big number – “Claw” is a great name for a dog

🧜‍♂️ Best Big Dog Names from Mythology For Your Puppy

The Titans are historically the biggest Gods in mythology because they were extra large (even for Gods) and it should come as no surprise that they make some of the greatest big dog names. We adore the name “Phoebe” for a girl pooch and if you have a bit of a howler on your hands, you could consider the dog name “Banshee”.

Aphrodite	Goddess of love, beauty and sexuality
Apollo	God of the sun, light and music
Ares	Greek God of war
Argus	a giant with 100 eyes
Artemis	Goddess of the moon and the hunt
Athena	Goddess of war and wisdom
Babe	Babe the blue ox was Paul Bunyan's companion
Balor	Irish giant
Banshee	they make a BIG noise
Beowulf	a hero who klilled many monsters
Bestla	Norse giant
Cacus	a fire breathing giant
Cerberus	the Hound of Hades
Coeus	Titan God of the oracles, wisdom and foresight
Crius	Titan God of the constellations
Cronus	Titan ruler of the universe
Demeter	Goddess of the harvest
Diana	Roman hunting Goddess
Dunain	Scottish giant
Elli	Norse giant
Freya	Norse Goddess of love and fertility
Gaia	Mother of the Titans in Greek mythology
Gogmagog	Welsh giant – gotta love the name “Gogmagog the Dog”
Gorgon	a monster figure in Greek mythology
Grendel	giant from the Beowulf poem
Hades	God of the dead and underworld
Hera	Queen of the Gods
Hercules	son of Zeus
Hermes	Messenger of the Gods
Hestia	Goddess of the Hearth
Hyperion	Titan God of light and observation
Iapetus	Titan God of mortal life (God of death)
Idris	Idris Gawr is a Welsh giant
Jentil	a race of giants in Basque mythology
Kapre	tree giant in Philippine mythology
Lilith	the primordial she-demon
Medusa	a female with snakes for hair
Mnemosyne	Titan Goddess of memory
Oceanus	Titan God of the sea and water
Orion	a giant huntsman
Pandora	opening Pandora's box leads to a LOT of problems
Paul Bunyan	a giant lumberjack from American and canadian folklore
Phadrick	Scottish giant
Phoebe	Titan Goddess of prophecy and intellect
Poseidon	God of the Sea
Rhea	Titan Goddess of fertility
Talos	a giant bronze automaton
Tethys	Titan Goddess of fresh water
Thea	Titan Goddess of the sun and light
Themis	Titan Goddess of law, order and justice
Thiazi	Norse giant
Thor	God of lightning and storms
Torvean	Scottish giant
Werewolf	massive monster wolf
Yeti	large ape-like creature covered in hair
Zeus	King of the Gods

⚽ Sporty Names for Big Dogs

Sporty dog names are a popular choice for energetic pups. Is your favorite sporting hero on this list?

Ali	Muhammad Ali – boxing
Andre the Giant	Andre the Giant – wrestling
Cox	Mason Cox – Australian Rules Football
Evander	Evander Holyfield – boxing
Fury	Tyson Fury – boxing
Gonzales	Jorge Gonzales – wrestling
Hafthor	Hafthor Bjornsson – strongman
Holyfield	Evander Holyfield – boxing
Jordan	Michael Jordan – basketball
Jorge	Jorge Gonzales – wrestling
Khali	The Great Khali – wrestler
Le Bron	Le Bron James – basketball
Lindsay	Lindsay Taylor – basketball
Mason	Mason Cox – Australian Rules Football
Michael	Michael Phelps – swimming
Ming-Ming	Sun Ming-Ming – basketball
Moses	Moses Brown – basketball
Neil	Neil Fingleton – basketball
Phelps	Michael Phelps – swimming
Rugger	nickname for rugby
Serena	Serena Williams – tennis
Shaq	Shaquille o' Neal – basketball
Sumo	for Sumo wrestlers who are big
Sun	Sun Ming-Ming – basketball
Taylor	Lindsay Taylor – basketball
Tyson	Mike Tyson – boxing
Venus	Venus Williams – tennis
Wladimir	Wladimir Klitschko – boxing

🎮 Fun Big Dog Names Inspired by Cartoon Characters in Video Games 

If you’re a gamer, then it makes sense to honor your favorite videogame when looking for dog names. We have rounded up some of the biggest characters in gaming and put them together in one place for your convenience. Our top pick is “Big Daddy” – adorable, even for a pup.

Altar	Dungeons and Dragons
Ami	Dungeons and Dragons
Auras	Dungeons and Dragons
Big Daddy	Bioshock
Celesteela	Pokemon
Cetitan	Pokemon
Charr	Mass Effect 2
Chinlund	World of Warcraft
Dialga	Pokemon
Dondozo	Pokemon
Doomguy	Doom
Dunsparce	Pokemon
Elmos	Dungeons and Dragons
Ender Dragon	Minecraft
Garam	Dungeons and Dragons
Greyoll	Elden Ring
Guzzlord	Pokemon
Hekug	World of Warcraft
Homna	Dungeons and Dragons
Hoopa Unbound	Pokemon
Igril	Dungeons and Dragons
Imre	Dungeons and Dragons
Istril	Dungeons and Dragons
Jormungandr	God of War
Laviente	Monster Hunter Frontier
Lugia	Pokemon
Lunala	Pokemon
Malus	Shadow of the Colossus
Master Chief	Halo
Mazri	Dungeons and Dragons
Mega Gyarados	Pokemon
Milotic	Pokemon
Mordecai	Fire Emblem
Moztem	Dungeons and Dragons
Nita	Dungeons and Dragons
Onix	Pokemon
Ozan	Dungeons and Dragons
Palkia	Pokemon
Reaper	SubNautica
Red Eye	Lost Planet 2
Rekkorn	World of Warcraft
Riftworm	Gears of War 2
Sin	Final Fantasy X
Sini	Dungeons and Dragons
Sirald	World of Warcraft
Sirmon	World of Warcraft
Snorlax	Pokemon
Stakataka	Pokemon
Thresher	Mass Effect 2
Thunderjaw	Horizon Forbidden West
Wailord	Pokemon
Wishiwashi	Pokemon
Wither	Minecraft
Yveltal	Pokemon
Zanzur	Dungeons and Dragons
Zygarde	Pokemon

Big Dog Breeds

Whether you're looking for a massive snuggle partner or a furry guardian angel, these large dog breeds have you covered. Get ready for big love and even bigger laughs! 

Saint Bernard: If you're lost in the snow, you'd hope a pack of Saint Bernards would come to your rescue with a little barrel of brandy around their necks – though, let's be honest, they're not so great at bartending! These sweethearts are known for their rescue efforts in the Alps, but they're also pros at turning your day around with their friendly nature and drool-worthy charm. Just keep a towel handy for the slobber situations!

Great Dane: Want a friend who's both gentle and goofy? Look no further than the Great Dane! These funny dogs are like the class clowns of the dog world – they'll make you laugh with their clumsiness and melt your heart with their affection. Despite their size, Great Danes are often convinced they're lap dogs, so prepare for some cozy cuddle sessions that might involve a bit of unintentional lap-surfing.

Great Pyrenees: If fluffiness had a face, it would be this large breed! These furballs are like walking clouds, and they take their job as guardians super seriously. Their loyalty is unwavering, and they'll happily spend their days making sure their family is safe and sound. Just remember, grooming this fuzzball might just feel like a never-ending snow day!

Irish Wolfhound: Meet the gentle giant of the dog world! These cute dogs are like that friend who's always there to give you a warm hug. With their impressive size and history as noble hunters, this breed's heart is as big as its paws. Don't be fooled by their towering stature – they're basically oversized teddy bears.

Last Thoughts

We hope you’ve enjoyed reading our list of big dog names and that you’ve managed to find the ultimate name for your big baby. Let us know which name you chose in the comments below.