1000 Boy Dog Names for Your Good Boy!

Giving dogs human names has become more and more of a trend as dogs have moved into their position as family members. We’ve pulled together a list of 1000 boy dog names, arranged alphabetically.

There’s been a trend the last few years to select human names for our dogs. There might not be anything cuter than a male dog running over to respond to the name of Walter or Louis.

These classic names are pulled from Social Security data starting in 1880, old-fashioned dog names for your new good boy!

Classic Male Dog Names Starting with A

Aaron: Enlightened
Abe: Father of many
Abel: Breath
Abner: Father of light
Adam: Man, earth
Addison: Son of Adam
Adelbert: Noble, bright
Adolphus: Noble wolf
Adrian: From Hadria
Al: Noble, bright
Alan: Harmony
Alberich: Elf ruler
Albert: Noble, bright
Alberto: Noble, bright
Albin: White
Alden: Old friend
Alejandro: Defender of men
Alessio: Defender
Alex: Defender
Alexander: Defender of men
Alfonso: Noble, ready
Alford: Old ford
Alfred: Elf counsel
Alfredo: Elf counsel
Allan: Harmony
Allen: Harmony
Allie: Noble, bright
Alma: Nourishing
Alonzo: Noble, ready
Aloysius: Famous warrior
Alphonse: Noble, ready
Alphonso: Noble, ready
Alton: Old town
Alva: Elf
Alvah: Elf
Alvin: Noble friend
Ambrose: Immortal
Amos: Burdened
Anderson: Son of Andrew
Andre: Manly
Andres: Manly
Andrew: Manly
Andy: Manly
Angel: Messenger
Angelo: Angel
Angus: One strength
Anthony: Priceless
Antoine: Priceless
Anton: Priceless
Antone: Priceless
Antonio: Priceless
Arch: Bold, genuine
Archibald: Truly bold
Archie: Truly bold
Arlie: Hare meadow
Armand: Soldier
Armando: Soldier
Arnie: Eagle power
Arnold: Eagle power
Arther: Noble, strong
Arthur: Noble, strong
Artie: Noble, strong
Arturo: Noble, strong
Aubrey: Elf ruler
August: Majestic
Augustus: Great, magnificent
Austin: Great, magnificent
Avery: Elf ruler
Axel: Father of peace

B

Barney: Brave, strong
Barry: Fair-haired
Bart: Son of Talmai
Basil: Regal
Ben: Son
Benjamin: Son of the right hand
Benjiman: Variant of Benjamin
Bennett: Blessed
Bennie: Blessed
Benny: Blessed
Bernard: Brave as a bear
Berry: Small fruit
Bert: Bright
Bertram: Bright raven
Bill: Resolute protector
Billie: Resolute protector
Billy: Resolute protector
Bishop: Overseer
Blaine: Yellow
Blair: Field, plain
Blake: Dark, fair
Bob: Bright fame
Bobbie: Bright fame
Bobby: Bright fame
Booker: Beech tree
Boyd: Yellow-haired
Brad: Broad meadow
Bradford: Broad ford
Bradley: Broad meadow
Brady: Spirited, broad
Brandon: Broom hill
Brendan: Prince
Brent: Steep hill
Bret: Briton
Brett: Briton
Brian: High, noble
Bruce: Woods
Bruno: Brown
Bryan: High, noble
Bryant: Strong
Bryce: Speckled
Bryon: Bear
Buck: Male deer
Bud: Friend
Buddy: Friend
Buford: Ford near a castle
Burl: Knotty wood
Burt: Bright
Burton: Fortified town
Buster: Tough guy
Byron: Barn for cows

Human Names for Boy Dogs Starting with C

Cal: Devotion
Caleb: Faithful, brave
Calvin: Bald
Cameron: Crooked nose
Carey: From the fort
Carl: Free man
Carlos: Free man
Carlton: Free man’s town
Carmine: Song
Carrol: Champion
Carroll: Champion
Carter: Cart driver
Cary: From the fort
Casey: Vigilant, watchful
Casimir: Peacemaker
Casper: Treasurer
Cassius: Vain
Cecil: Blind
Cedric: Bounty
Cesar: Hairy
Chad: Warrior
Chadwick: Dairy farm
Charles: Free man
Charley: Free man
Charlie: Free man
Chas: Free man
Chauncey: Chancellor
Chester: Fortress
Chris: Christ-bearer
Christian: Follower of Christ
Christopher: Christ-bearer
Chuck: Free man
Cicero: Chickpea
Clarence: Clear, luminous
Clark: Clerk, scholar
Claud: Lame
Claude: Lame
Clay: Earth, soil
Clayton: Clay settlement
Clem: Merciful
Clement: Merciful, mild
Cleo: Glory
Cletus: Called
Cleve: Cliff, land
Cleveland: Land of cliffs
Cliff: Cliff, slope
Clifford: Ford by a cliff
Clifton: Town by a cliff
Clint: Settlement near the headland
Clinton: Town on a hill
Clyde: Heard from afar
Cody: Helpful
Coleman: Dove
Colin: Young dog
Columbus: Dove
Conrad: Bold counsel
Corey: Hollow
Cornelius: Horn
Cory: Hollow
Coy: Woods, forest
Craig: Rock, crag
Crawford: Ford by the crows
Curt: Courteous
Curtis: Courteous
Cyril: Lordly
Cyrus: Sun, lord

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D

Dale: Valley
Dallas: Skilled
Dalton: Valley town
Damian: To tame
Damon: To tame
Dan: God is my judge
Dana: From Denmark
Dane: From Denmark
Daniel: God is my judge
Dannie: God is my judge
Danny: God is my judge
Daren: Great
Darin: Great
Darius: Wealthy
Darnell: Hidden nook
Darrel: Darling
Darrell: Darling
Darren: Great
Darrick: People’s ruler
Darrin: Great
Darryl: Darling
Darwin: Dear friend
Daryl: Darling
Dave: Beloved
David: Beloved
Davis: Son of David
Dean: Valley
Delbert: Bright as day
Dell: Small valley
Delmar: Of the sea
Delmer: Of the sea
Demetrius: Follower of Demeter
Denis: Dedicated to Dionysus
Dennis: Dedicated to Dionysus
Denny: Dedicated to Dionysus
Denver: Green valley
Deon: Divine
Derek: Ruler of people
Derick: Ruler of people
Derrick: Ruler of people
Devin: Poet
Dewayne: Dark, swarthy
Dewey: Beloved
Dewitt: White
Dexter: Right-handed
Dick: Brave ruler
Dickie: Brave ruler
Dino: Little sword
Dion: Child of heaven and earth
Dirk: Ruler of people
Dock: Doctor
Dominic: Belonging to God
Dominick: Belonging to God
Don: Ruler of the world
Donald: World ruler
Donn: Dark
Donnell: World mighty
Donnie: World ruler
Donny: World ruler
Donovan: Dark warrior
Dorothy: Gift of God
Dorsey: Dark
Doug: Dark river
Douglas: Dark river
Doyle: Dark stranger
Drew: Manly
Duane: Dark, swarthy
Dudley: People’s field
Dustin: Brave warrior
Dwayne: Dark, swarthy
Dwight: White
Dylan: Great tide

E

Earl: Nobleman
Earle: Nobleman
Early: Noble leader
Earnest: Serious
Ed: Wealthy guardian
Edd: Wealthy guardian
Eddie: Wealthy guardian
Eddy: Wealthy guardian
Edgar: Wealthy spearman
Edmond: Wealthy protector
Edmund: Wealthy protector
Eduardo: Wealthy guardian
Edward: Wealthy guardian
Edwin: Wealthy friend
Egbert: Bright edge
Elbert: Noble, bright
Eldon: Old hill
Eli: Ascended, uplifted
Elias: The Lord is my God
Elijah: The Lord is my God
Elisha: God is salvation
Elliot: The Lord is my God
Elliott: The Lord is my God
Ellis: Benevolent
Ellsworth: Nobleman’s estate
Elmer: Noble, famous
Elmo: Protector
Elmore: Moor
Elton: Old town
Elvin: Elf friend
Elwood: Old wood
Elza: Noble
Elzie: Noble
Emanuel: God is with us
Emerson: Emery’s son
Emery: Brave, powerful
Emil: Rival
Emile: Rival
Emilio: Rival
Emmet: Truth
Emmett: Truth
Emmitt: Truth
Emory: Brave, powerful
Enoch: Dedicated
Enos: Man
Enrique: Home ruler
Ephraim: Fruitful
Erastus: Beloved
Eric: Eternal ruler
Erich: Eternal ruler
Erick: Eternal ruler
Erik: Eternal ruler
Erin: From Ireland
Ernest: Serious, battle to the death
Ernesto: Serious
Ernie: Serious
Errol: Nobleman, warrior
Ervin: Beautiful
Erwin: Friend of the sea
Ethan: Firm, strong
Eugene: Well-born
Evan: The Lord is gracious
Everett: Brave as a wild boar
Everette: Brave as a wild boar
Evert: Brave as a wild boar
Ezekiel: God strengthens
Ezra: Help

F

Felipe: Friend of horses
Felix: Happy, fortunate
Ferdinand: Bold voyager
Fernando: Adventurous, daring
Fletcher: Arrow maker
Florence: Blossoming, flourishing
Floyd: Gray
Ford: River crossing
Forest: Woodsman
Forrest: Woodsman
Foster: Forest guardian
Frances: Free one
Francis: Free one
Francisco: Free one
Frank: Free one
Frankie: Free one
Franklin: Free landholder
Fred: Peaceful ruler
Freddie: Peaceful ruler
Freddy: Peaceful ruler
Frederic: Peaceful ruler
Frederick: Peaceful ruler
Fredric: Peaceful ruler
Fredrick: Peaceful ruler
Freeman: Free man
Fritz: Peaceful ruler
Furman: Furrier, trader

G

Gabriel: God is my strength
Gail: Joyful
Gale: Lively, pleasant
Galen: Calm
Garfield: Battlefield
Garland: Wreath, prize
Garrett: Spear strength
Garry: Spear warrior
Gary: Spear warrior
Gayle: Joyful
Gene: Well-born
General: Leader, commander
Geo: Earth
Geoffrey: God’s peace
George: Farmer
Gerald: Ruler with spear
Gerard: Brave with spear
Gerardo: Brave with spear
Gerry: Spear warrior
Gilbert: Bright pledge
Gilberto: Bright pledge
Giles: Young goat
Glen: Valley
Glenn: Valley
Gordon: Great hill
Grady: Noble, illustrious
Grant: Large
Granville: Big town
Green: Verdant, fresh
Greg: Vigilant, watchful
Gregg: Vigilant, watchful
Gregory: Vigilant, watchful
Grover: Grove dweller
Guadalupe: River of the wolf
Guillermo: Resolute protector
Gus: Great, magnificent
Gust: Staff of the Goths
Gustav: Staff of the Goths
Gustave: Staff of the Goths
Gustavo: Staff of the Goths
Guy: Guide, leader

H

Hal: Home ruler
Hallie: Heroine
Hamilton: Flat-topped hill
Hans: God is gracious
Harding: Brave, hardy
Hardy: Bold, brave
Harlan: Rocky land
Harley: Hare’s meadow
Harmon: Soldier, warrior
Harold: Army ruler
Harris: Son of Harry
Harrison: Son of Harry
Harry: Home ruler
Harve: Battle worthy
Harvey: Battle worthy
Haywood: Hedged forest
Heath: Heathland
Hector: Steadfast
Henery: Home ruler
Henry: Home ruler
Herbert: Illustrious warrior
Herman: Soldier, warrior
Herschel: Deer
Hershel: Deer
Hiram: Exalted brother
Hobart: Bright intellect
Hobert: Bright intellect
Hollis: Holly trees
Homer: Hostage or pledge
Horace: Timekeeper
Horatio: Timekeeper
Houston: Hugh’s town
Howard: Heart brave
Howell: Eminent
Hoyt: Spirit, mind
Hubert: Bright heart
Huey: Heart, mind, spirit
Hugh: Heart, mind, spirit
Hugo: Mind, intellect
Hyman: Life

I

Ian: God is gracious
Ike: He laughs
Ira: Watchful
Irvin: Green water
Irving: Green river
Irwin: Boar friend
Isaac: He laughs
Isadore: Gift of Isis
Isaiah: Salvation of the Lord
Isiah: Salvation of the Lord
Ismael: God will hear
Isom: Variant of Isam (self-made)
Israel: Wrestled with God
Issac: He laughs
Ivan: God is gracious
Ivory: White, pure

J

James ranks as the #1 boy name in the US for the past 100 years.

Jack: God is gracious
Jackie: God is gracious
Jackson: Son of Jack
Jacob: Supplanter
Jaime: Supplanter
Jake: Supplanter
Jamal: Beauty
James: Supplanter
Jamey: Supplanter
Jamie: Supplanter
Jan: God is gracious
Jared: He descends
Jarrod: He descends
Jason: Healer
Jasper: Treasurer
Javier: Bright
Jay: Jaybird
Jayson: Healer
Jean: God is gracious
Jeff: Peaceful territory
Jefferson: Son of Geoffrey
Jeffery: Peaceful territory
Jeffrey: Peaceful territory
Jeffry: Peaceful territory
Jennings: Little John
Jerald: Ruler with spear
Jeremiah: Exalted by the Lord
Jeremy: Exalted by the Lord
Jerold: Ruler with spear
Jerome: Sacred name
Jerrold: Ruler with spear
Jerry: Ruler with spear
Jess: Wealthy
Jesse: Gift
Jessie: Wealthy
Jesus: God is salvation
Jewel: Precious stone
Jim: Supplanter
Jimmie: Supplanter
Jimmy: Supplanter
Jody: Praised
Joe: He will add
Joel: The Lord is God
Joesph: He will add
Joey: He will add
John: God is gracious
Johnathan: God has given
Johnie: God is gracious
Johnnie: God is gracious
Johnny: God is gracious
Johnson: Son of John
Jon: God is gracious
Jonas: Dove
Jonathan: God has given
Jonathon: God has given
Jordan: To flow down
Jorge: Farmer
Jose: He will add
Joseph: He will add
Josh: God is salvation
Joshua: God is salvation
Josiah: God supports
Juan: God is gracious
Judge: Decision maker
Judson: Son of Jordan
Jules: Youthful
Julian: Youthful
Julio: Youthful
Julius: Youthful
Junior: Younger
Junius: Youthful
Justin: Just, righteous

K

Karl: Free man
Keith: Wood, forest
Kelly: Warrior
Kelvin: River man
Ken: Handsome
Kendall: Valley of the River Kent
Kenneth: Handsome
Kennith: Handsome
Kenny: Handsome
Kent: Edge
Kermit: Free man
Kerry: Dark-haired
Kevin: Handsome, beloved
Kim: Bold family
King: Ruler
Kirby: Church settlement
Kirk: Church
Kris: Christ-bearer
Kristopher: Christ-bearer
Kurt: Courteous
Kurtis: Courteous
Kyle: Narrow strait

L

Lafayette: Faith
Lamar: Of the sea
Lamont: Law man
Lance: Land
Lane: Path
Lanny: Renowned land
Larkin: Fierce
Larry: Laurel-crowned
Laurence: Laurel-crowned
Lawrence: Laurel-crowned
Lawson: Son of Lawrence
Leander: Lion-man
Lee: Meadow
Leland: Fallow land
Lem: Devoted to God
Lemuel: Devoted to God
Lenard: Brave lion
Leo: Lion
Leon: Lion
Leonard: Brave lion
Leroy: The king
Leslie: Holly garden
Lester: Fortified camp
Leto: Joy
Levi: Joined, attached
Lew: Famous warrior
Lewis: Famous warrior
Lige: Short for Elijah
Linwood: Lime tree forest
Lionel: Young lion
Lloyd: Grey
Logan: Little hollow
Lon: Noble, ready
Lonnie: Noble, ready
Lonzo: Noble, ready
Loren: Laurel-crowned
Lorenzo: Laurel-crowned
Lou: Famous warrior
Louie: Famous warrior
Louis: Famous warrior
Lowell: Young wolf
Loyd: Grey
Lucian: Light
Lucien: Light
Lucious: Light
Lucius: Light
Luis: Famous warrior
Luke: Light
Luther: People’s army
Lyle: Island
Lyman: Meadow-dweller
Lynn: Lake, waterfall

M

Mack: Son of
Madison: Son of Maud
Mahlon: Sickness
Major: Greater
Malcolm: Devotee of Saint Columba
Manuel: God is with us
Marc: Warlike
Marco: Warlike
Marcos: Warlike
Marcus: Warlike
Mario: Warlike
Marion: Star of the sea
Mark: Warlike
Marlin: Sea fortress
Marlon: Unknown meaning
Marshall: Horse caretaker
Martin: Warlike
Marty: Warlike
Marvin: Sea friend
Mary: Wished-for child
Mason: Stone worker
Mat: Gift of God
Mathew: Gift of God
Mathias: Gift of God
Matt: Gift of God
Matthew: Gift of God
Maurice: Dark-skinned
Max: Greatest
Maynard: Brave strength
Mckinley: Son of the fair hero
Melville: Bad settlement
Melvin: Council protector
Melvyn: Council protector
Merle: Blackbird
Merlin: Sea fortress
Merrill: Shining sea
Merritt: Boundary gate
Merton: Lake town
Mervin: Sea hill
Michael: Who is like God?
Micheal: Variant of Michael
Michel: Who is like God?
Mickey: Who is like God?
Miguel: Who is like God?
Mike: Who is like God?
Miles: Merciful
Milford: Mill ford
Millard: Strong mill
Milo: Soldier or merciful
Milton: Mill town
Minnie: Of the mind, intellect
Minor: Younger
Mitch: Who is like God?
Mitchell: Who is like God?
Monroe: Mouth of the Roe River
Monte: Mountain
Monty: Mountain
Morgan: Sea-born
Morris: Dark-skinned
Morton: Moor town
Mose: Drawn out
Moses: Drawn out
Murray: Settlement by the sea
Myron: Myrrh, fragrance

N

Napoleon: Lion of the new city
Nat: Gift of God
Nathan: He gave
Nathaniel: Gift of God
Neal: Champion
Ned: Wealthy guardian
Neil: Champion
Nelson: Son of Neil
Newton: New town
Nicholas: Victory of the people
Nick: Victory of the people
Nicky: Victory of the people
Noah: Rest, comfort
Noble: Aristocratic
Noel: Christmas
Nolan: Descendant of the famous one
Norbert: Northern brightness
Norman: Man from the North
Normand: Man from the North
Norris: Northerner

O

Odell: Woad hill
Odis: Wealthy
Ole: Ancestor’s descendant
Olen: Holy, blessed
Olin: Ancestor’s descendant
Oliver: Olive tree
Ollie: Olive tree
Omar: Flourishing, long-lived
Omer: Speaker
Ora: Prayer
Oran: Pale green
Orin: Pale green
Orlando: Famous land
Orrin: Pale green
Orval: Golden village
Orville: Golden village
Oscar: God spear
Otho: Wealth
Otis: Wealthy
Otto: Wealthy
Owen: Young warrior, well-born

P

Pablo: Small, humble
Parker: Park keeper
Pasquale: Easter child
Pat: Noble
Patricia: Noble
Patrick: Noble
Patsy: Noble
Paul: Small, humble
Pearl: Precious
Pedro: Rock
Percy: Pierce valley
Perley: Pearl
Perry: Pear tree
Pete: Rock
Peter: Rock
Phil: Lover of horses
Philip: Lover of horses
Phillip: Lover of horses
Pierce: Rock
Pink: Healthy
Pleasant: Pleasing
Porter: Gatekeeper
Preston: Priest’s town
Prince: Royal son

Q

Quentin: Fifth
Quincy: Estate of the fifth son
Quinn: Wise, counsel

R

Rafael: God has healed
Raleigh: Deer meadow
Ralph: Wolf counsel
Ramiro: Judicious
Ramon: Wise protector
Randal: Shield wolf
Randall: Shield wolf
Randell: Shield wolf
Randolph: Shield wolf
Randy: Shield wolf
Ransom: Warrior’s shield
Raul: Wolf counsel
Ray: Counselor
Raymond: Wise protector
Reed: Red-haired
Reggie: Ruler’s advisor
Reginald: King’s advisor
Rene: Reborn
Reuben: Behold, a son
Rex: King
Reynaldo: Ruler’s advisor
Ricardo: Brave ruler
Richard: Brave ruler
Rick: Brave ruler
Rickey: Brave ruler
Rickie: Brave ruler
Ricky: Brave ruler
Riley: Rye clearing
Rob: Bright fame
Robbie: Bright fame
Robby: Bright fame
Robert: Bright fame
Roberto: Bright fame
Robin: Bright fame
Rocco: Rest
Rocky: Rest
Rod: Famous ruler
Roderick: Famous ruler
Rodger: Famous spear
Rodney: Roda’s island
Rodolfo: Famous wolf
Rogelio: Famous spear
Roger: Famous spear
Roland: Famous land
Rolando: Famous land
Rolla: Famous land
Rolland: Famous land
Rollie: Famous land
Rollin: Famous land
Roman: From Rome
Ron: Counselor, ruler
Ronald: Counselor, ruler
Ronnie: Counselor, ruler
Ronny: Counselor, ruler
Roosevelt: Rose field
Rory: Red king
Roscoe: Deer forest
Ross: Promontory
Roy: King
Royal: Regal
Royce: Son of Roy
Ruben: Behold, a son
Rubin: Behold, a son
Rudolph: Famous wolf
Rudy: Famous wolf
Rufus: Red-haired
Rupert: Bright fame
Russ: Red-haired
Russel: Red-haired
Russell: Red-haired
Rusty: Red-haired
Ryan: Little king

Dog Names (Male) Starting with S

Salvador: Savior
Salvatore: Savior
Sam: Told by God
Sammie: Told by God
Sammy: Told by God
Samuel: Told by God
Sandy: Defender of men
Sanford: Sandy ford
Saul: Prayed for
Scot: Scottish
Scott: Scottish
Scottie: Scottish
Scotty: Scottish
Sean: God is gracious
Sergio: Servant
Seth: Appointed
Seymour: Marshy land near the sea
Shane: God is gracious
Shannon: Old, wise
Shaun: God is gracious
Shawn: God is gracious
Shelby: Willow farm
Sheldon: Steep valley
Sherman: Cloth cutter
Shirley: Bright meadow
Shon: God is gracious
Sidney: Wide island
Silas: Wood, forest
Sim: Heard
Simeon: Heard
Simon: He has heard
Smith: Metal worker
Sol: Sun
Solomon: Peaceful
Spencer: Steward
Squire: Knight’s attendant
Stacey: Resurrection
Stacy: Resurrection
Stan: Stone
Stanley: Stone clearing
Stefan: Crown, wreath
Stephan: Crown, wreath
Stephen: Crown, wreath
Sterling: High quality
Steve: Crown, wreath
Steven: Crown, wreath
Stevie: Crown, wreath
Stewart: Steward
Stuart: Steward
Sydney: Wide island
Sylvester: Wooded, wild

T

Taylor: Cloth cutter
Ted: Wealthy guardian
Teddy: Wealthy guardian
Terence: Smooth
Terrance: Smooth
Terrell: Stubborn
Terrence: Smooth
Terry: Smooth
Thaddeus: Heart
Theodore: God’s gift
Thomas: Twin
Thurman: Servant of Thor
Tim: Honoring God
Timmy: Honoring God
Timothy: Honoring God
Tobe: God is good
Toby: God is good
Tod: Fox
Todd: Fox
Tom: Twin
Tomas: Twin
Tommie: Twin
Tommy: Twin
Tony: Priceless
Tracey: Warlike
Tracy: Warlike
Travis: To cross
Trent: Gushing waters
Trevor: Large settlement
Troy: Foot soldier
Truman: Loyal one
Turner: Lathe worker
Ty: House
Tyler: Tile maker
Tyrone: Land of Owen

U

Ulysses: Wrathful

V

Valentine: Strong, healthy
Van: Of
Vance: Marshland
Vaughn: Small
Vern: Alder tree
Verne: Alder tree
Vernon: Alder tree grove
Victor: Conqueror
Vince: Conquering
Vincent: Conquering
Virgil: Staff bearer
Vito: Life

W

Wade: To go
Waldo: Ruler
Walker: Cloth walker
Wallace: Foreigner, stranger
Walter: Army ruler
Ward: Guard
Warner: Army defender
Warren: Game park
Wash: Short for Washington
Washington: Town of Wassa’s people
Wayne: Wagon builder
Webster: Weaver
Weldon: Hill near a well
Wendell: Wanderer
Wesley: Western meadow
Wilber: Wild boar
Wilbert: Bright will
Wilbur: Bright will
Wilburn: Bright will
Wiley: Crafty
Wilford: Willow ford
Wilfred: Desires peace
Will: Resolute protector
Willard: Strongly resolute
William: Resolute protector
Willie: Resolute protector
Willis: Resolute protector
Wilmer: Famous desire
Wilson: Son of Will
Wilton: Farm by the spring
Winfield: Friend’s field
Winfred: Friend of peace
Winston: Joy stone
Woodrow: Row of houses by a wood
Wyatt: Brave in war

Z

Zachary: Remembered by God
Zack: Remembered by God
Zane: God is gracious

How to select a name for your puppy or newly adopted dog

With so many male dog names to choose from, how to select just one?

The American Kennel Club issued some good tips to keep in mind when selecting that important boy puppy name:

Observe your dog for a few days to learn more about his character. You might want a name that suggests his personality; if he loves to be the center of attention, a name like King or Star might be appropriate.
Look for short, sweet names of one or two syllables.
Look at names that end in a vowel like Rocky or Louie.
Don’t choose a name that’s too long; you’ll confuse your dog.
Don’t pick a name that sounds like a command. They point out that “Joe” sounds like “No.” We once knew a dog owner with a dog named “Noel” who had the same problem.
If you name your dog after a friend or relative, ask their permission first. (They may or may not be honored!)

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