334 Most Popular Pit Bull Names

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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.

Most Popular Names

1. Bella
2. Blu
3. Bailey
4. Lily
5. Luna
6. Bella
7. Charlie
8. Nala
9. Lola
10. Daisy
11. Diesel
12. Lucy
13. Coco
14. Stella
15. Nova
16. Roxy
17. Zeus
18. Rocky
19. Max
20. Bruno
21. Duke
22. Ace
23. King
24. Apollo
25. Buddy

Most Popular Female Names

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.

1. Roxy
2. Zoe
3. Rosie
4. Athena
5. Penny
6. Ruby
7. Sadie
8. Hazel
9. Callie
10. Layla
11. Maggie
12. Molly
13. Mia
14. Harley
15. Honey
16. Willow
17. Remi
18. Princess
19. Diamond
20. Pepper
21. Chloe
22. Lady
23. Ellie
24. Piper
25. Ginger
26. Ivy
27. Cookie
28. Millie
29. Xena
30. Gracie
31. Sky
32. Dixie
33. Cleo
34. Lulu
35. Nina
36. Riley
37. Marley
38. Mocha
39. Olive

Most Popular Male Pit Bull Names

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.

1. Milo
2. Jax
3. Loki
4. Tank
5. Bear
6. Leo
7. Thor
8. Jack
9. Cooper
10. Tyson
11. Bentley
12. Hank
13. Beau
14. Bruce
15. Finn
16. Kobe
17. Rocco
18. Moose
19. Prince
20. Simba
21. Dexter
22. Bubba
23. Cash
24. Chance
25. Roscoe
26. Kane
27. Gunnar
28. Louie
29. Buster
30. Gus
31. Maverick
32. Odin
33. Ollie
34. Lucky
35. Koda
36. Titan
37. Tucker
38. Shadow

The Top 25 Food Names

It’s no secret—Pitties have BIG appetites! Perhaps give your Pit Bull a food-inspired name, like Pumpkin or Biscuit.

1. Oreo
2. Peanut
3. Bleu
4. Sugar
5. Maple
6. Brownie
7. Mac
8. Bean
9. Pumpkin
10. Biscuit
11. Cinnamon
12. Beans
13. Mochi
14. Chip
15. Basil
16. Butter
17. Waffles
18. Nacho
19. Taco
20. Cupcake
21. Gravy
22. Toast
23. Muffin
24. Tofu
25. 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.

1. Summer
2. Billie
3. Willie
4. Elvis
5. Nipsey
6. Cardi
7. Nelly
8. Taylor
9. Nelson
10. James
11. Donna
12. Harry
13. Kate
14. Steven
15. Styles
16. Zombie
17. Psy
18. Sebastian
19. Beethoven
20. Mozart
21. Olivia
22. Kim
23. Jin
24. Suga
25. V

The Top 25 TV/Movie 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.

1. Kya
2. Mickey
3. Joker
4. Odie
5. Margo
6. Harley Quinn
7. Patrick
8. Sonic
9. Fiyero
10. Rohan
11. Tashi
12. Mason
13. Lana
14. Tony
15. Duncan
16. Miller
17. Jane
18. Dana
19. Anthony
20. Elaine
21. Nate
22. Anderson
23. David
24. Jeff
25. 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.

1. Frankie
2. Angel
3. Chase
4. Harper
5. Jackson
6. Raven
7. Copper
8. Blaze
9. Rudy
10. Nugget
11. Tiger
12. Sandy
13. Red
14. Ranger
15. Hunter
16. Buck
17. Cody
18. Lincoln
19. Pete
20. Wrigley
21. Astro
22. Birdie
23. Venus
24. Wilson
25. Indy

The Top 25 Celebrity Names

We’re betting that the “pup-arazzi” will show up after you give your Pit Bull one of these star-studded celebrity names.

1. Ella
2. Brooklyn
3. Jojo
4. Dakota
5. Jada
6. Amber
7. Otto
8. Kiki
9. Doja
10. Paris
11. Ben
12. Donnie
13. Hailey
14. Tommy
15. Johnny
16. Khloe
17. Dylan
18. Kylie
19. Marilyn
20. Andy
21. Katie
22. Naomi
23. Blake
24. Britney
25. 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.

1. Marten
2. Alfie
3. Baloo
4. Balto
5. Benny
6. Booboo
7. Bosco
8. Boyare
9. Bugs
10. Bully
11. Casper
12. Cesar
13. Chanel
14. Charly
15. Cisco
16. Eden
17. Eric
18. Fang
19. Fifi
20. Fizzy
21. Flower
22. Franky
23. Holly
24. Ice
25. Jo

The Top 25 Funny 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.

1. Pickle
2. Digby
3. Bogey
4. Deebo
5. Ham
6. Bam
7. Ube
8. Meeko
9. Poopie
10. Michi
11. Sox
12. Brick
13. Mookie
14. Donut
15. Bama
16. Luka
17. Crash
18. Leyla
19. Dodger
20. Xander
21. Golden
22. Reggie
23. Niesha
24. Waffle
25. 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.

1. Archie
2. George
3. Queen
4. Charlotte
5. Louis
6. Queenie
7. Lizzie
8. Lili
9. Megan
10. Diana
11. Elizabeth
12. Jubilee
13. William
14. Windsor
15. Duchess
16. Edward
17. Camilla
18. Holmes
19. Ramsey
20. Damon
21. Lance
22. Gilbert
23. Martha
24. Romeo
25. Mark

Names for a Chunky Pit Bull

Is your new pibble a chunk? Here are some name suggestions for your roly-poly buddy.

1. Tank
2. Bruiser
3. Chunk
4. Meaty
5. Sumo
6. Biggie
7. Lump (or Lumpy)
8. Bruiser
9. Beefy
10. Biggie Smalls
11. Pudge
12. Hunk

Names After Strong Characters From Mythology to TV And Movies

1. Arya
2. Hercules
3. Thor
4. Rocky
5. Buffy
6. Apollo
7. Xena
8. Vader
9. Ripley
10. Spartacus
11. Gandalf
12. Moana
13. Leia
14. Caesar
15. Heisenberg
16. Khaleesi
17. Frodo
18. Indiana
19. Neo
20. Mulan

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.

Strong man 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.