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The most popular male and female Pit Bull names are in! Discover the top names for this breed, inspired by trends, celebrities, and more. Pit Bulls are well-known dogs that usually refer to the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bully, American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Whatever you call them, Pit Bulls are fast overcoming negative stereotypes to become popular companion animals known for their gentle demeanor. We’ve rounded up the most popular Pit Bull names of the year from our enormous database of dog names nationwide. Did your dog’s name make the list?
Looking for a dog name for your new puppy or adopted family member? Have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to check out other ideas from our wide selection of dog name lists.
The Top 50 Pit Bull Names for Girls
Showing off sweet, smiling faces and gentle demeanors, your Pit Bull gal needs a name that’s as cute and lovable as she is. Here’s a short list of our most popular female dog names.
- Luna
- Bella
- Nala
- Lola
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Coco
- Stella
- Nova
- Bailey
- Lily
- Roxy
- Zoe
- Rosie
- Athena
- Penny
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Hazel
- Callie
- Layla
- Maggie
- Molly
- Mia
- Harley
- Honey
- Willow
- Remi
- Princess
- Diamond
- Pepper
- Chloe
- Lady
- Ellie
- Piper
- Ginger
- Ivy
- Cookie
- Millie
- Xena
- Gracie
- Sky
- Dixie
- Cleo
- Lulu
- Nina
- Riley
- Marley
- Mocha
- Olive
The Top 50 Pit Bull Names for Boys
Many Pit Bull boy names show off their strength, like Zeus and Rocky, but others nod to how tender they can be, too, like Buddy and Shadow.
- Blu
- Zeus
- Rocky
- Max
- Bruno
- Duke
- Ace
- King
- Apollo
- Buddy
- Charlie
- Diesel
- Milo
- Jax
- Loki
- Tank
- Bear
- Leo
- Thor
- Jack
- Cooper
- Tyson
- Bentley
- Hank
- Beau
- Bruce
- Finn
- Kobe
- Rocco
- Moose
- Prince
- Simba
- Dexter
- Bubba
- Cash
- Chance
- Roscoe
- Kane
- Gunnar
- Louie
- Buster
- Gus
- Maverick
- Odin
- Ollie
- Lucky
- Koda
- Titan
- Tucker
- Shadow
The Top 25 Food Pit Bull Names
It’s no secret—Pitties have BIG appetites! Perhaps give your Pit Bull a food-inspired name, like Pumpkin or Biscuit.
- Oreo
- Peanut
- Bleu
- Sugar
- Maple
- Brownie
- Mac
- Bean
- Pumpkin
- Biscuit
- Cinnamon
- Beans
- Mochi
- Chip
- Basil
- Butter
- Waffles
- Nacho
- Taco
- Cupcake
- Gravy
- Toast
- Muffin
- Tofu
- Bacon
The Top 25 Music Pit Bull Names
Harry, Nelly, or Psy, perhaps? You can give your Pit Bull a creative name in the music industry with one of these ideas.
- Summer
- Billie
- Willie
- Elvis
- Nipsey
- Cardi
- Nelly
- Taylor
- Nelson
- James
- Donna
- Harry
- Kate
- Steven
- Styles
- Zombie
- Psy
- Sebastian
- Beethoven
- Mozart
- Olivia
- Kim
- Jin
- Suga
- V
The Top 25 TV/Movie Pit Bull Names
Pit Bulls can definitely be cuddlebugs and love on you. Since you’ll be watching all those movies and TV shows with your best snuggle buddy, here are some name ideas all too fitting.
- Kya
- Mickey
- Joker
- Odie
- Margo
- Harley Quinn
- Patrick
- Sonic
- Fiyero
- Rohan
- Tashi
- Mason
- Lana
- Tony
- Duncan
- Miller
- Jane
- Dana
- Anthony
- Elaine
- Nate
- Anderson
- David
- Jeff
- Michelle
The Top 25 Sports Pit Bull Names
Your Pit Bull pup is the fastest and strongest one on the block. To give him or her a name that’s deserving of an athlete, here are 25 ideas.
- Frankie
- Angel
- Chase
- Harper
- Jackson
- Raven
- Copper
- Blaze
- Rudy
- Nugget
- Tiger
- Sandy
- Red
- Ranger
- Hunter
- Buck
- Cody
- Lincoln
- Pete
- Wrigley
- Astro
- Birdie
- Venus
- Wilson
- Indy
The Top 25 Celebrity Pit Bull Names
We’re betting that the “pup-arazzi” will show up after you give your Pit Bull one of these star-studded celebrity names.
- Ella
- Brooklyn
- Jojo
- Dakota
- Jada
- Amber
- Otto
- Kiki
- Doja
- Paris
- Ben
- Donnie
- Hailey
- Tommy
- Johnny
- Khloe
- Dylan
- Kylie
- Marilyn
- Andy
- Katie
- Naomi
- Blake
- Britney
- Carly
The Top 25 UK (Origin) Pit Bull Names
Although Pit Bulls tend to have “American” in front of their formal breed names, they actually originated in the UK, making these monikers pretty perfect for them.
- Marten
- Alfie
- Baloo
- Balto
- Benny
- Booboo
- Bosco
- Boyare
- Bugs
- Bully
- Casper
- Cesar
- Chanel
- Charly
- Cisco
- Eden
- Eric
- Fang
- Fifi
- Fizzy
- Flower
- Franky
- Holly
- Ice
- Jo
The Top 25 Funny Pit Bull Names
Zoomies! Cute smiles! Hilariously weird sounds! Pit Bulls never cease to make people giggle, and these funny names may make you chuckle even more.
- Pickle
- Digby
- Bogey
- Deebo
- Ham
- Bam
- Ube
- Meeko
- Poopie
- Michi
- Sox
- Brick
- Mookie
- Donut
- Bama
- Luka
- Crash
- Leyla
- Dodger
- Xander
- Golden
- Reggie
- Niesha
- Waffle
- Cowboy
The Top 25 Noble/Old-School Pit Bull Names
If you can picture your Pit Bull sitting on a throne complete with a crown, they definitely need one of these stately names.
- Archie
- George
- Queen
- Charlotte
- Louis
- Queenie
- Lizzie
- Lili
- Megan
- Diana
- Elizabeth
- Jubilee
- William
- Windsor
- Duchess
- Edward
- Camilla
- Holmes
- Ramsey
- Damon
- Lance
- Gilbert
- Martha
- Romeo
- Mark
Pit Bull Name Trends
Proportionally speaking, the name Blue (or Blu) is much more popular for Pitties than for other dogs, probably due to the lovely coloring of the blue-nosed Pit Bull. Bluebell shows up more than usual among the top 1,000 Pit Bull names, too! Distinctive coloring also accounts for the popularity of monikers like Shadow, Smokey, and Red.
Tough-guy names show up more often among Pit Bulls, with Diesel, Tank, Titan, Moose, and Champ ranking much higher in this dog group than in the general population of dogs.
Then again, flower names and “sweet” names are popular names too! Daisy, Lily, and Cookie are common dog names. Perhaps more than with other types of dogs, Pittie parents are sensitive to the connotations of different names.
Our Advice? Make It Personal
Playing with the expectations of Pit Bulls can add to the naming fun: maybe contrast your dog’s tough name with a bright and goofy customized dog tag or suit up your cuddly pup with a personalized and sophisticated leather collar.
If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that great dog names can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favorite foods, books, celebrities, your heritage, or even dog breed history. For example, your puppy might sport a royalty-inspired name like King or an herb-themed moniker like Sage.
Another consideration when choosing your Pit Bull’s name? Dog training. This is especially important when you begin puppy training. When you’re teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion. In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.”
Of course, what matters most is that the dog name you choose rolls off your tongue. The best names will make you happy!
Learn More About Pit Bulls
- Pit Bull Breed Facts & Personality
- Pit Bull Puppies: Everything You Need to Know
- 8 Pit Bull Facts for Dog Lovers
- New Puppy Checklist & Essentials
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.
