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The 160 Most Popular Pit Bull Names

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The 160 Most Popular Pit Bull Names

Updated April 1, 2022 | Getting a Dog

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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 Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Yes, these are real names given by Pit Bull, Pit Mix, American Bully, and Staffy owners. 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.

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Pit Bull Flower Power by Sophie Gamand, Adam (Courtesy of the artist)

The 160 Most Popular Pit Bull Names

  1. Bella
  2. Luna
  3. Blu
  4. Nala
  5. Nova
  6. Roxy
  7. Daisy
  8. Lola
  9. Lucy
  10. Rocky
  11. Stella
  12. Ace
  13. Max
  14. Zoe
  15. King
  16. Duke
  17. Diesel
  18. Coco
  19. Apollo
  20. Tank
  21. Jax
  22. Bailey
  23. Lily
  24. Buddy
  25. Diamond
  26. Blu
  27. Rosie
  28. Milo
  29. Loki
  30. Molly
  31. Charlie
  32. Leo
  33. Chloe
  34. Bruno
  35. Ruby
  36. Kobe
  37. Beau
  38. Bear
  39. Thor
  40. Hazel
  41. Penny
  42. Tyson
  43. Rocco
  44. Honey
  45. Titan
  46. Bruce
  47. Princess
  48. Willow
  49. Ellie
  50. Kane
  51. Jack
  52. Piper
  53. Lady
  54. Prince
  55. Hank
  56. Maggie
  57. Simba
  58. Pepper
  59. Moose
  60. Bubba
  61. Sky
  62. Tucker
  63. Riley
  64. Millie
  65. Ivy
  66. Queen
  67. Chance
  68. Ginger
  69. Marley
  70. Finn
  71. Ghost
  72. Louie
  73. Storm
  74. Rocko
  75. Belle
  76. Otis
  77. Olive
  78. Smokey
  79. Roscoe
  80. Ollie
  81. Leia
  82. Charlie
  83. Nina
  84. Ella
  85. Sophie
  86. Rex
  87. Buster
  88. Mocha
  89. Toby
  90. Skye
  91. Oliver
  92. Angel
  93. Cookie
  94. Rose
  95. Henry
  96. Jasper
  97. Cleo
  98. Jackson
  99. Brutus
  100. Sugar
  101. Gigi
  102. Dixie
  103. Axel
  104. Phoebe
  105. Abby
  106. Oreo
  107. Chico
  108. Teddy
  109. Freya
  110. Lulu
  111. Jake
  112. Atlas
  113. Winston
  114. Chief
  115. Benny
  116. Scooby
  117. Baby
  118. Frankie
  119. Dozer
  120. Lucky
  121. Romeo
  122. Oakley
  123. Archie
  124. Harper
  125. Bonnie
  126. Arya
  127. Gus
  128. Red
  129. Poppy
  130. Oreo
  131. Titus
  132. Blaze
  133. Mac
  134. Murphy
  135. Lilo
  136. Ava
  137. Baxter
  138. June
  139. Emma
  140. Sage
  141. Stormy
  142. Dakota
  143. Chase
  144. Oscar
  145. Rico
  146. Samson
  147. Winnie
  148. Copper
  149. Bandit
  150. Boomer
  151. Hope
  152. Iris
  153. Bailey
  154. Champ
  155. Saint
  156. Marley
  157. Dior
  158. Peaches
  159. Ozzy
  160. Riley

Top 10 Female Pit Bull Names

  1. Bella
  2. Luna
  3. Nala
  4. Nova
  5. Roxy
  6. Daisy
  7. Lola
  8. Lucy
  9. Stella
  10. Zoe

Top 10 Male Pit Bull Names

  1. Blu
  2. Rocky
  3. Ace
  4. Max
  5. King
  6. Duke
  7. Diesel
  8. Apollo
  9. Tank
  10. Jax
Priscilla and her pit bull puppy Atlas // Rover.com blog

Rover.com’s Priscilla and her pit bull puppy, Atlas

Pit Bull Name Trends

Proportionally speaking, the name Blue (or Blu) is much more popular for pit bulls 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 1000 pitty names, too! Distinctive coloring also accounts for the popularity of monikers like Shadow and Smokey, and Red.

Names related to strength show up more often among pit bulls, too (as well as all bully breeds), 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 pit bull monikers, 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. Shane, a Rover user and pit mix owner in San Francisco, explains, “I named her Honey because it isn’t what people expect from a pit bull.”

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 pitty with a personalized and sophisticated leather collar.

Pit Bull Name Advice

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 of particular importance for puppies. 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 pit bull names will make you happy. We’re fans of the “backdoor test” for dog name selection. It’s pretty much what it sounds like: stand at the back door and call out your new dog‘s potential name. Saying “Kane, it’s time for dinner!” or “Stormy, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.

All Dog Names, All the Time

As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year.

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