Boys Names for Boy Dogs

Naming your dog can be a frustrating experience when more than one co-owner is involved with the selection. While there is something to be said for traditional dog names, or getting more creative and avant-garde, a very useful option is to go with names that you might give a child. It may be easier for multiple owners to agree on a human name than something more offbeat.

  1. Humphrey

    • A Maltese is the perfect dog to name Humphrey.

      Humphrey is a boy's name with deep resonance for those who have a Maltese breed of dog. Humphrey connects the dog to Humphrey Bogart who played Sam Spade in the film "The Maltese Falcon."

    Nick

    • The name you give your dog may actually affect the attitude that you eventually develop toward him. Nick is a name that inspires a certain kind of respect. Nick has an element of macho about it and also adds in the element of being a buddy.

    Jake

    • Jake is the second most popular dog name in the United States, according to the book "Planet Dog." Since dogs usually respond more quickly to names with two syllables, why not name your dog Jacob instead? This will allow you to take your dog to the park without worrying if he'll run off when another Jake's owner is calling his dog.

    British Kings

    • Henry, George, Alfred, Arthur, Richard and William are all names of multiple British monarchs. An English sheepdog is almost born to have a boy's name like these. Any dog that has a regal appearance is ripe for naming after a king.

    Maximilian

    • Max has always been one of the most popular names for a dog and continues to be so today. Naming your dog Max will place you in the same boat as Jake. Consider naming your dog after the name for which Max can be an abbreviation. Maximilian automatically makes your dog sound classy. And if your dog doesn't exactly look classy, at least the "milian" can make him sound rich.

    Bob

    • One of the most appropriate names possible for a dog that won't stop barking is Bob. Of course, the joke may be lost on younger owners, but older acquaintances are sure to smile when you tell them why you named your little barker Bob. If kids ask what's so funny, tell them to look up "The Price is Right" on the Internet.