Finding the perfect name for your Bulldog is an important step in welcoming them home. Known for their loyalty, strength, and distinct appearance, Bulldogs are a beloved breed in the U.S. They have a unique charm and a gentle disposition that make them wonderful companions.
To help you choose a name that fits your new Bulldog, we’ve compiled a list of 186 popular Bulldog names based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Bulldog Names
Here are some popular boy names for Bulldogs that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ace | Top-notch, number one |
| Atticus | From "to kill a mockingbird"; noble |
| Bane | Something causing ruin or harm, strong choice |
| Barnabas | Biblical; son of encouragement, supportive |
| Bear | Large, cuddly, and protective |
| Benjamin | Hebrew, "son of the right hand" |
| Bevers | Cute misspelling of "beavers" |
| Biggie | Implies larger than life; significant |
| Billy | Diminutive form of william, meaning "resolute protector" |
| Bolder | |
| Bosco | Italian for 'woods'; nature lover |
| Boston | Sophisticated and historical |
| Bruce | Strong protector; scottish origin |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Buster | |
| Chase | Suggests speed, pursuit |
| Chewie | Great for a dog that loves to chew, or a "star wars" reference |
| Choco | Short for chocolate; sweet |
| Chops | Implies strength or cheeky |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Dante | Italian; enduring, as in dante alighieri |
| Dexter | Latin for "right-handed," skilled |
| Diesel | German, rugged and powerful |
| Dog | Play on words, "dog" |
| Duncan | Scottish, "dark warrior," strong and royal |
| Elvis | Immortalized by elvis presley; charismatic |
| Fetty | |
| Fred | Peace ruler, traditional and friendly |
| Gatsby | Suave and mysteriously affluent, literary |
| Gordon | Great hill; strong |
| Guapo | |
| Gus | Gus - disney ("cinderella") inspired; lovable |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Henry | Germanic origin, means "home ruler" |
| Hugo | Derived from hugh, meaning 'mind, intellect' |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jacob | Biblical origin, means "supplanter" |
| Jake | Hebrew for "supplanter" |
| Jason | Greek hero; "healer" |
| Javi | Short for javier; bright and shining |
| King | Denotes a regal and commanding presence |
| Kobe | Supplanter; also reminiscent of the basketball star |
| Leaf | Loves playing in the garden |
| Louie | French origin of louis; "renowned warrior" |
| Louis | French origin, connoting fame and battle |
| Lugnut | Suggestive of something small but essential |
| Mack | Short for mackenzie; leader |
| Madiba | Nelson mandela's clan name, revered |
| Madison | Popular, modern name derived from english |
| Mason | Worker in stone; sturdy |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Maximus | Latin for "greatest" |
| Miles | |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Mochi | |
| Mojo | Magical charm or influence |
| Moose | Large and in charge, signifies stature and strength |
| Munchie | Perfect for a food-loving pup |
| Noel | Born on christmas; festive and joyful |
| Odin | Norse god, commanding and powerful |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Onyx | Black and protective, like the gemstone |
| Opie | Reminiscent of the cheerful character in "the andy griffith show" |
| Otis | Old german for "wealthy" |
| Peanut | Playful name, often used for small dogs |
| Pete | Rock solid and reliably friendly |
| Pudge | Endearing and chubby |
| Rambo | Strong, after the movie character |
| Raymi | Festive, possibly incan festival inspired |
| Rex | |
| Rocco | Germanic, means "rest" |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Roman | Strong, classic, and historic |
| Rubbles | |
| Samson | Katan - strong biblical name with unique twist |
| Samuel | Told by god |
| Scrappy | Spirited fighter; never gives up |
| Shadow | Always by your side; mysterious |
| Sky | Free-spirited and boundless like the sky |
| Spuds | Slang for potatoes; endearing and grounded |
| Stu | Short and sweet; derivative of stuart |
| T-Bone | |
| Taco | Playful name; reminds one of the food |
| Tank | |
| Teddy | Diminutive of edward or theodore; "wealthy protector" |
| Thor | Norse god of thunder, strong and powerful |
| Tiny | |
| Tyson | English origin, fiery-tempered |
| Ultimate | |
| Vic | |
| Wilbur | Means "resolute, brilliant" |
| Xedo | |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
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Female Bulldog Names
Here are some popular girl names for Bulldogs that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abby | |
| Agatha | Good and virtuous; greek origin |
| Agnes | Greek for "pure" or "holy" |
| Asia | Named after the vast and diverse continent |
| Asta | Scandinavian for "love" or "godly" |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Becca | Form of rebecca, meaning "bound" |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Bessie | Endearing, old-fashioned charm |
| Betty | Vintage charm, meaning "pledged to god" |
| Brooklyn | Urban, cosmopolitan |
| Brookyn | |
| Bulldog | |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cocoa | Warm, cozy, and sweet |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Cupcake | Sweet and adorable |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Delilah | Hebrew, "delicate" |
| Diamond | Precious and strong |
| Dolly | Iii - third in a legacy of dollys; treasured |
| Dubby | |
| Elektra | Greek, means "shining," bright and vivacious |
| Fendi | Fashionable, after the luxury brand |
| Frances | From france or free one; free-spirited |
| Francis | |
| Gigi | French diminutive of names like gilbert or virginia |
| Giselle | French, from germanic for "pledge" |
| Gyta | |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Harper | |
| Hera | Greek goddess, queenly stature |
| Homer | |
| Hops | |
| Ivory | Often white-coated; precious |
| Jessie | Scottish for "wealthy," also diminutive of jessica |
| Koko | Possibly from cocoa; sweet and rich |
| Layla | Arabic for "night" |
| Lexus | |
| Libby | Derived from elizabeth, means "god's promise" |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| Lottie | Petite and feminine |
| Lua | Moon in portuguese, alluring |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Luisa | Warrior maiden in german |
| Mabel | Latin for "lovable" |
| Matilda | German, "battle-mighty" |
| Meli | Sweet, greek for "honey" |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Midget | Little but mighty; small stature |
| Mini | Perfect for a small, petite dog |
| Minnie | Diminutive, often for small dogs |
| Miss | Denotes a feminine touch or respect |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Nala | From "the lion king" meaning gift |
| Nyla | Of arabic origins, means "winner" or "attainer" |
| October | Born in or inspired by october; autumnal |
| Olive | Symbol of peace and wisdom |
| Oreo | Perfect for black and white dogs |
| Pancake | |
| Pandora Marie Collier | |
| Pebbles | Small and cute, like the flintstones' character |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Petunia | Named after the vibrant flower |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Priscilla | |
| Remy | French, "oarsman" |
| Rosie | Named after the rose, symbol of love |
| Roxie | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Ruby | Precious red gemstone, signifies love and passion |
| Rya | |
| Sadie | Vintage name meaning "princess" |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Scout | Observer, from "to kill a mockingbird" |
| Sky | Free-spirited and boundless like the sky |
| Sophia | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Star | Shining, outstanding personality |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Talulah | Native american, "leaping waters" |
| Teigen | |
| Tonky | |
| Velvet | Smooth, luxurious; rich and soft |
| Vic | |
| Vict | |
| Victoria | |
| Vikki | Diminutive of victoria, meaning "victory" |
| Wayra | |
| Winifred | Welsh for "blessed peacemaking" |
| Xochitl | |
| Zazie | Playful, possibly from the french novel "zazie dans le métro" |
| Zena | Variation of "xena"; warrior-like |
| Ziva | |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |