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With their big, goofy grins, their playful personalities, and their incredible loyalty, Pit Bulls are ideal dogs for families.
Always grateful and joyous to be adopted from rescues and shelters, it’s easy to make a meaningful, emotional connection with your Pit Bull pretty much immediately—which is why they need a name that means a lot.
From silly to sweet, foodie to feisty, we have 350 popular dog names that will fit your Pittie perfectly.
Top 50 Pit Bull Names
The Pitties in our database certainly have some wonderful, and memorable names, like Coco, Diesel, and Bruno.
- Luna
- Bella
- Blu
- Nala
- Zeus
- Rocky
- Daisy
- Lola
- Lucy
- Nova
- Roxy
- Stella
- Max
- Bailey
- Coco
- Ace
- Rosie
- Zoe
- Lily
- Milo
- Charlie
- Penny
- Duke
- Diesel
- Athena
- Buddy
- Bruno
- Hazel
- Loki
- Apollo
- Harley
- King
- Jax
- Thor
- Maggie
- Sadie
- Remi
- Tank
- Callie
- Molly
- Mia
- Tyson
- Willow
- Leo
- Ruby
- Beau
- Ellie
- Koda
- Bear
- Diamond
Female Pit Bull Names
When it comes to names for female Pits, you’ll be all set with a name like Piper, Princess, or Lulu.
- Marley
- Nina
- Layla
- Honey
- Sage
- Chloe
- Gracie
- Millie
- Piper
- Ella
- Pepper
- Lady
- Princess
- Sasha
- Xena
- Lulu
- Sophie
- Maya
- Sky
- Cookie
- Mocha
- Ivy
- Ginger
- Olive
- Riley
Male Pit Bull Names
There are so many fantastic name ideas for male Pits, including Champ, Rex, and Scooby.
- Champ
- Rocco
- Hank
- Cooper
- Kane
- Atlas
- Simba
- Cash
- Jack
- Bentley
- Moose
- Kobe
- Dexter
- Rex
- Chance
- Bruce
- Prince
- Gunnar
- Toby
- Bubba
- Scooby
- Maverick
- Ghost
- Bandit
- Tucker
Food Names for Pit Bulls
It’s no secret that Pitbulls love to chow down on their favorite foods. Nod to their fave eats or the color of their fur with a food name like Cheddar or Chocolate.
- Basil
- Cheddar
- Oreo
- Pork Chop
- Sushi
- Brie
- Muffin
- Peanut
- Sugar
- Brownie
- Mac
- Bleu
- Cinnamon
- Bean
- Mochi
- Chip
- Maple
- Beans
- Biscuit
- Taco
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Waffles
- Chocolate
- Nacho
Music Pit Bull Names
Stars in the world of music often have names that happen to be ideal for dogs, too. For your Pittie, consider Elvis, Taylor, or Doja.
- Billie
- Nelly
- Summer
- Elvis
- Willie
- Cardi
- Charli
- Harry
- Nipsey
- James
- Kate
- Taylor
- Tyler
- Donna
- Eilish
- Espresso
- Sabrina
- Zombie
- Ciara
- Nelson
- Rob
- Steven
- Olivia
- Doja
- Beyonce
TV/Movie Pit Bull Names
You love putting your Pittie in their favorite jammies and curling up with a good TV show or movie. Give them a name that pays homage to your top film or series.
- Kya
- Ken
- Odie
- Joker
- Margo
- Mickey
- Patrick
- Harley Quinn
- Sonic
- Art
- Deadpool
- Elio
- King Kong
- Bruiser
- Eddie
- Hooch
- Cujo
- Comet
- Shadow
- Yeller
- Otis
- Petey
- Frank
- Benji
- Hercules
Strong Pit Bull Names
A lot of Pitties are pretty darn beefy. Made up of so much muscle, give them a tough name that pays tribute to their strength, like Knight or Onyx.
- Titan
- Raptor
- Brutus
- Ajax
- Storm
- Viper
- Brawler
- Knight
- Fang
- Griffin
- Maximus
- Gunner
- Rush
- Phantom
- Magnus
- Zulu
- Onyx
- Fury
- Goliath
- Sarge
- Titania
- Cobra
- Bolt
- Zane
- Jett
Celebrity Pit Bull Names
If you can see your Pittie pup walking the red carpet, wearing shades and posing for photographers, give them one of these star-studded names.
- Alex
- Carly
- Uma
- Dakota
- Otto
- Johnny
- Jojo
- Martha
- Kiki
- Tommy
- Blake
- Tom
- Ben
- Hailey
- Bob
- Gwen
- Amber
- Brooklyn
- Khloe
- Paris
- Murray
- Pete
- Katie
- Andy
- Dylan
Unique Pit Bull Names
No dog is exactly like your beloved Pittie, so give them a name that’s as truly one-of-a-kind as they are.
- Zephyr
- Orion
- Kairo
- Ember
- Bronx
- Zara
- Thorin
- Vesper
- Lyric
- Phoenix
- Rhea
- Bodhi
- Sable
- Gatsby
- Knox
- Echo
- Freya
- Rascal
- Indigo
- Solstice
- Tundra
- Zuri
- Ashby
- Vega
- Nimbus
Funny Pit Bull Names
Your Pit never ceases to make you laugh, even on your worst days. These laugh-out-loud names are spot on for the funniest pups around, like Pup Tart and Snoop Doggie Dog.
- Sir Barksalot
- Chewbacca
- Bark Twain
- Furdinand
- Pup Tart
- Bark Vader
- Snickers
- Paws McCartney
- Snoop Doggie Dog
- Fido Dido
- Sir Waggington
- Wiggles
- Noodle
- Jellybean
- Mr. Sniffles
- Dogzilla
- Captain Sniffer
- Pudding
- Ruff Ruff
- Barky McBarkface
- Meatball
- Fuzzy Navel
- Snickerdoodle
- Pickles
- Munchkin
Nature/Mythology Pit Bull Names
Love going on hikes and appreciating the great outdoors with your favorite pal? Then look to one of these nature-inspired or mythological names.
- Mercury
- Aries
- Gemini
- Taurus
- Pisces
- Sagittarius
- Virgo
- Minerva
- Pandora
- Osiris
- Troy
- Balder
- Odin
- Hades
- Juno
- Hela
- Artemis
- Hera
- Hermes
- Mars
- Isis
- Medusa
- Aphrodite
- Freyja
- Jupiter
Royal/Old-School Pit Bull Names
Your Pittie really should be wearing a crown each and every day. To celebrate the royalty they are, choose one of these names. We’re partial to Queenie and Teddy.
- Emma
- Oliver
- Archie
- George
- Queen
- Charlotte
- Queenie
- Louis
- Lizzie
- Butch
- Skip
- Diana
- Lili
- William
- Jubilee
- Megan
- Windsor
- Spot
- Fluffy
- Lucky
- Rover
- Scout
- Red
- Teddy
- Spike
Sports Pit Bull Names
Your pup can run and play ball with the best of ‘em. Give them a major league name that honors your favorite sport, whether it be football, baseball, soccer, or even golf!
- Rudy
- Hunter
- Raider
- Cody
- Indy
- Sandy
- Frankie
- Dodger
- Jj
- Astro
- London
- Papi
- Austin
- Angel
- Venus
- Lincoln
- Blaze
- Jackson
- Buck
- Chase
- Ranger
- Copper
- Birdie
- Harper
- Raven
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Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their dogs. We have a passion for all things dog names and love helping pet parents pick their pup’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.
