30+ Best Unique ‘Good Boy’ Dog Names with Meaning

Dog Names Unique – Boy: 30+ Best Unique Male Dog Names with Meaning

Whether you are a new fur parent or you’re an old-timer, one of the joys of having a new pet is naming them, just like how we name our own children or even our cars and stuff toys.

Naming our pets can be a thrilling experience. There are a plethora of names to consider. Of course, that name should reflect their unique appearance and personality.

When it comes to coming up with a unique name for your dog, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. To make things lighter for you, we’ve compiled a list of names along with their meanings. Take your time reading through the list to see which one appeals to you. The more connected you are with the name, the better!

Male Dog Names A-C

Name	Meaning
Aiko	Japanese origin. Means little loved one
Aki	Ancestor
Al	Noble and Bright
Alp	Hero
Angus	One Strength
Atticus	Latin origin meaning “from Attica,” the Ancient Greek region that contained Athens.
Baker	Old English Origin. Occupational name.
Bishop	Old English origin. It means “one serving the bishop, or bishop’s man.”
Boone	Old French and Latin origin. It means “good.”
Bowie	Scottish and Gaelic origin. It means “blond.”
Boris	Russian and Slavic origin. It means “small or battle glory.”
Branch	Latin origin. It means “paw; extension.”
Byll	British origin. It means “resolute protector.”
Caius	Pronounced as keys. It means “rejoice.”
Cash	Originating from the French word “caisse,” which means money case.
Chet	It means “camp of soldiers or fortress.”
Cian	Pronounced as KEE-an. It means “ancient.”
Conan	It means “hound, wolf; high.”
Cosmo	It means “order, organization, and beauty.”
Cotton	Plant name or an occupational name from England.
Coy	It means “woods or a quiet place.”

Male Dog Names D-H

Name	Meaning
Dash	It means self-contained and looks, well, dashing.
Davi	It means “beloved.”
Deacon	Pronounced as DEE-ken. It means “dusty one; servant; messenger.”
Drago	It means “dragon.”
Duffie	It means “swarthy.”
Duke	It means “leader.”
Duncan	It means “dark warrior; brown fighter.”
Ed	It means wealthy spear, protector, guard, or friend.
Ely	Hebrew origin. It means “high.”
Emmit	German origin. It means “powerful.”
Erno	Old German origin. It means “serious or determined.”
Favio	Latin origin. It means “bean farmer.”
Felix	It means “happy, fortunate.”
Ferril	It means “hero or man of courage.”
Finlee	It means “fair-haired courageous one.”
Finn	The surname of Mark Twain’s classic character Huckleberry Finn.
Folke	It means “people’s guard.”
Flynt	It means “stream.”
Gelato	Latin origin. It means ice cream.
Gomer	It means famous battle; good fight.
Gordie	Gaelic origin. It means “large fortification.”
Graham	It means gravel area; gray homestead.
Gunner	It means battle or warrior.
Gustav	Scandinavian origin. It means “royal staff or staff of the gods.”
Hakeem	Arabic origin. It means wise or intelligent.
Hasan	Arabic origin. It means good-looking or handsome.
Hawkeye	A skilled marksman, a former special agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., and one of the founding members of the Avengers.
Holt	It means woods or forest.
Hubie	It means bright or shining intellect.
Huey	It means soul, mind, or intellect.

Male Dog Names I-N

Ichiro	Japanese origin. It means firstborn son.
Iggie	It means fiery one.
Ikey	It means laughter.
Jacko	It means “he who supplants.”
Jasper	It means treasurer.
Jie	Chinese origin. It means “one who rises above the rest.”
Jirachi	A Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon was introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Jumbo	From Jumbo, the Circus Elephant was a 19th-century male African bush elephant born in Sudan.
Kane	It means little battler.
Kimble	It means war leader.
Knox	It means round-top hill.
Korbin	It means raven-haired.
Kyogre	A Water-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
Lefty	It simply means left-handed.
Lennie	It means “lion strength.”
Lennox	It means “with many elm trees.”
Leroi	It means “the king.”
Linus	It means flax.
Litten	It means “hill settlement.”
Lucky	It means fortunate.
Maddox	It means “benefactor’s son.”
Magnus	It means great.
Major	It means greater.
Manny	It means “God is with us.”
Moe	It means to love, God’s helmet, or savior.
Mustafa	It means “chosen.”
Napoleon	A 90-gun ship of the French Navy’s line and the world’s first purpose-built steam battleship.
Nemo	A clownfish in the movie, “Finding Nemo.”
Newsy	It means a newcomer.
Newton	The surname of a famous scientist, Isaac Newton.
Nicolo	It means “people of victory.”

Male Dog Names O–S

Olaf	A snowman character in the movie, Frozen.
Olley	It means Olive tree.
Onix	A dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon.
Orion	A constellation named after “the hunter” in Greek mythology.
Otis	It means wealth; son of Otto.
Ozzy	It means “spear of the gods or God’s power.”
Pascal	It means “of the Passover; Easter.”
Pedro	Latin origin. It means “stone” or “rock.”
Popeye	Popeye is the main character in the Popeye franchise, a sailor character created by Elzie Crisler Segar in 1928.
Porter	It means “gatekeeper.”
Primo	Italian origin. It means “first.”
Queso	Latin origin. A dipping sauce of melted cheese and chopped chili peppers.
Quinlan	Irish origin. It means fit, shapely, strong.
Quintin	Latin origin. It means fifth.
Raichu	An Electric-type Pokémon.
Ranger	It means “forest guardian.”
Ravi	Sanskrit origin. It means “sun.”
Rocco	It means “rest.”
Rudolphe	It means “famous wolf.”
Rush	Old English origin. It means “dweller by the rushes.”
Scottie	British origin. It means “from Scotland.”
Sergio	Latin origin. It means servant, attendant.
Sheldon	It means “steep valley.”
Sheriff	(in the United States) an elected official in charge of maintaining the peace in a county.
Sirius	The brightest star seen from earth.
Speed	Old English origin. It means “good fortune.”
Sterling	It means genuine, of high quality.
Sullivan	It means “dark eyes.”

Male Dog Names T-Z

Taro	It means “big boy.”
Teriyaki	A Japanese dish consisting of fish or meat marinated in soy sauce and grilled.
Totodile	A Water-type crocodilian Pokémon with well-developed jaws.
Tyrunt	A dual-type Rock/Dragon Fossil Pokémon.
Udon	A Japanese noodle that is made with wheat flour.
Umber	It means “shade.”
Umbrion	A Dark-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee.
Viggo	It means “battle, fight.”
Volker	It means “people’s defender.”
Webster	It means “weaver.”
Woody	A cowboy doll and main character of Toy Story Movie Series.
Xavier	It means bright; splendid; new house.
Yoshiro	Japanese origin. It means “happy individual.”
Yukio	It means “snow.”
Zion	It means “highest point.”

Takeaway

A variety of things influences puppy names, including food, pop culture, and nature. It’s easy to get anxious when there are too many choices. But the most important thing is that you like the name.

You can feel a little glimmer of joy every time you say it. ““That’s my dog!”“. Always keep in mind that the dog’s quality of life, not his or her name, is the most valuable investment.

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