There’s no doubt about it—big dogs stand out. It stands to reason, then, that your big dog deserves a name as bold and brilliant as he is.
Whether you’ve got a feisty, rough-and-tumble dog, or more of a gentle giant, there’s something on this list for everyone. We know that dogs range widely in their personalities and their humans vary in their naming preferences, so we’ve given a lot of thought to finding the best big dog names for you. There are plenty of options here to fit any temperament, from the classic Labrador to the towering Great Dane.
Some of these names are inspired by your dog’s size, but not all! We handpicked these choices by digging through our Rover.com database of dog names across Canada. Many of these names are unique, while others show up on our list of the top 100 dog names.
This is just the beginning, of course. You’re limited only by your imagination! So have fun, and be sure to take a look at our other dog name articles for more inspiration.
100 Top Big Dog Names
- Achilles
- Ajax
- Alpha
- Arrow
- Artemis
- Arya
- Atlas
- Athena
- Axl
- Bastien
- Bear
- Bentley
- Bjorn
- Blade
- Blue
- Blizzard
- Boone
- Bowser
- Brave
- Brienne
- Bruiser
- Bruno
- Buck
- Canyon
- Cedar
- Chuck (Norris)
- Colby
- Cooper
- Cujo
- Dakota
- Deisel
- Denali
- Django
- Drogo
- Dude
- Enzo
- Everest
- Fang
- Freya
- Forest
- Glacier
- Goliath
- Griffin
- Grizzly
- Heidi
- Hercules
- Jasper
- Jericho
- Juneau
- Kai
- Kilo
- Kingsley
- Koda
- Legend
- Lightning
- Luna
- Magnus
- Malcolm
- Maui
- Maverick
- Maximus
- Moose
- Moxie
- Nash
- Nova
- Odin
- Ozzy
- Polar
- Rain / Rainy
- Rampage
- Rambo
- Ranger
- Rex
- River
- Rogue
- Royal
- Samson
- Sasha
- Sequoia
- Sirius
- Skye
- Smokey / Smoky
- Spike
- Storm
- Sundance
- Tank
- Thea
- Thor / Thora
- Thunder
- Titus
- Vader
- Venti
- Wilder
- Yeti
- Yukon
- Zelda
- Zeppelin
- Zeus
- Ziggy
- Zuma
Still not satisfied? The best big dog names don’t necessarily have to say anything about the size of your dog. A sweet name like Dot or a silly name like Waffles might be perfect for your pet. Why? Because the best dog names are the ones that fit the individuality of each dog.
Another consideration: play up the irony with your big dog’s name. For instance, an unexpected moniker like Mouse, Pip, or Thumbelina is sure to make you smile every time you say it.
For more ideas and inspiration, check out this list of the most unique dog names in Canada, along with funny names, cute dog names, and our picks for the coolest dog names in Canada.
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