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380+ Amazing Names for Bull Terriers: Ideas for Sparky & Broad Dogs

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By Nicole Cosgrove

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If you’ve recently adopted a beautiful Bull Terrier, congratulations! The dog breed that you’ve chosen has an amazing history, going from a fierce fighting dog a few hundred years ago to one of America’s most beloved canine companions today. Bull Terriers have a reputation for being loyal, lovable, and highly entertaining, and their singular head shape makes them an unmistakable stand-out.

Your next step is to name your new buddy! To help you pick something great, we collected over 380 amazing names for Bull Terriers here.

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How to Name Your Bull Terrier

Naming any dog takes a bit of forethought, introspection, and care because it will be with them forever. The Bull Terrier’s unique look and demeanor especially demand a name that’s unforgettable, appropriate, and maybe just a tad ridiculous. With their oval, almost egg-shaped head, short legs, and broad chest, you have plenty of physical traits that you can be inspired by to name your Bullie.

Personality-wise, a perfect description of the average Bull Terrier would be “class clown.” This breed loves to get silly and is incredibly playful. They can also be affectionate, surprisingly gentle, and sweet with their close family. They can be overly stubborn, though, and require time and dedication to train well. The result will be a well-adjusted, trustworthy companion and fierce family protector. Keep all these traits in mind when making your name choice.

Fun Names for Bull Terriers Based on Their Unique Physical Appearance

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All of a Bull Terrier’s physical and personality traits should be considered when you name them, as the right name paired with the right Bullie can be a magical thing. Let’s start with names based on the Bull Terrier’s unique physical appearance.

  • Arnold Schwartzendoggo
  • Bacon Bits
  • Barney Fife
  • Brutus Beefcake
  • Bugs Bullie
  • Butterball
  • Captain Cupcake
  • Captain Obvious
  • Hercules
  • He Is Groot
  • Lil’ Eggy
  • Mike Tyson Jr.
  • Muttonchop
  • Nacho Cheese
  • Perky
  • Sparky
  • Sputnik
  • Subwoofer (the “woofer” makes it perfect!)
  • The Dogginator
  • The Rock
  • Tiny
  • Uranus
  • Willie Reborn
  • Xena the Warrior Princess

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Memorable Bull Terrier Names From Famous Works of Fiction

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Bull Terriers are often like film characters come to life, with wild hijinks and funny mannerisms. If your Bullie reminds you of a memorable film, book, or TV, one of the character’s names will be a great choice. Here, we have names from books, movies, poems, TV, and even radio!

  • Ace
  • Amadeus
  • Beatrix
  • Bilbo Baggins
  • Broderick
  • Bucky Barnes
  • Captain Kirk
  • Corporal Hicks
  • Darcy
  • Dexter
  • Edna
  • Einstein
  • Figaro
  • Gatsby
  • General Flagg
  • Godfrey
  • Gromit
  • Gunner
  • Hamilton
  • Hamlet
  • Hannibal
  • Hemingway
  • Hester Prynne
  • Holly Golightly
  • Hudson
  • Huckleberry
  • Kahn Noonian Singh
  • Katniss
  • Lady Chatterley
  • Lancelot Link
  • Legolas
  • Lennon
  • Maximus
  • Minion
  • Mini-Mee
  • Neo
  • Optimus Prime
  • Romeo O. Romeo
  • Roy Batty
  • Samwise
  • Sherlock
  • Inigo Montoya
  • Sherlock Bones
  • Veruca
  • Watson

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Tough But Fun Names for Your Bull Terrier

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Even though the average Bull Terrier is a lovable, likable dog, they still look fierce and tough. The fact is, they are fierce and tough under their playful exterior. If you want a name that reflects that toughness but throws in a pinch of fun and a dash of goofiness, one of the names here should be perfect!

  • Abe Lincoln
  • Atlas
  • Aqua-mutt
  • Bear
  • Beastie Boy
  • Beefcake
  • Blaze
  • Bruiser
  • Bruno
  • Brutus
  • Buckaroo
  • Bulldozer
  • Butch Cassidy
  • Captain Furry
  • Crusher
  • Diesel
  • Echo
  • Gunny
  • Jake
  • King
  • Lancelot
  • Lil’ Zeus
  • Maverick
  • Mister Tough Guy
  • Remy
  • Rocco
  • Rooster
  • Ryder
  • Ruger
  • Sarge
  • Scout
  • Skippy
  • Spike
  • Sullenburger
  • Thelma
  • Thor Junior
  • Titan
  • Viper
  • Wolfie
  • Zeke

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Bull Terrier Names Based on Eggs

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Let’s be honest: The Bull Terrier has a unique noggin that’s going to come up in conversation constantly. Why not face it head-on and name your Bull Terrier something that perfectly fits their oval dome? Here are a few amazing Bull Terrier names based on eggs that we think are egg-zactly what you’re looking for!

  • Deviled Egghead
  • Carlton Eggleston
  • Egbert
  • Eggo
  • Eggs Benny
  • Eggster
  • Eggward
  • Eggy Pepper
  • Eggy Scrambler
  • Green Egg
  • Lil’ Eggy
  • Over Easy
  • Scrambles
  • Shelly
  • Shelton

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Super Cute Bull Terrier Names (If You Dare)

bull terrier with a christmas garland around his neck
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Few people would call a Bull Terrier “cute,” but if you like cute names, there’s nobody stopping you from using one. Some of the following would be better for a boy and some for a girl, but others will work for both. Lucky for you, your Bull Terrier won’t know the difference!

  • Baby Huey
  • Baked Ziti
  • Beanie
  • Bugs Bullie
  • Bull Durham
  • Bull Pepper
  • Butterball
  • Buttons
  • Captain Oblivious
  • Cheetoh
  • Chester
  • Ducky
  • Fifi
  • Flower
  • Frenchy
  • Gizmo
  • Goose
  • Gooseberry
  • Hot Tamale
  • Huey
  • Itty Bitty
  • Jazzy
  • Jimmy Chew
  • Kanye Mess
  • Lil’ Bit
  • Mary Puppins
  • Mimi
  • Moose
  • Mugsy
  • Munchkin
  • Niblets
  • Noodles
  • Nugget
  • Oliver Twist
  • Peanut Brittle
  • Pee Wee
  • Pepper
  • Petunia
  • Picklepuss
  • Pinky
  • Pixie
  • Poochie
  • Pooh Bear
  • Precious
  • Pudding Pop
  • Pup Tart
  • Rosebud
  • Scrappy
  • Snickerpoodle
  • Snotnose
  • Stringbean
  • Taco Supreme
  • The Brain
  • Tic Tac Toblerone
  • Tinkerbell
  • Whoopie

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Bull Terrier Names Inspired by Your Favorite Foods

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Like dogs, humans love good food and gobble it up like there’s no tomorrow. Naming your Bull Terrier after your favorite food or the favorite of someone else in your family will bring a smile to your face every time you call them. (It might make you hungry too.) The names here are inspired by food and ready to use!

  • Almond Joy
  • Bacon Bitty
  • Biscuit
  • Butterball
  • Cannoli
  • Captain Crunchy
  • Caramel
  • Cocoapuff
  • Cookiepuss
  • Crackers
  • Drumstick
  • Fishsticks
  • Flapjack
  • Fudgepacker
  • Goldfishy
  • Honey Bunny
  • Pickles
  • Lil Dumplin’
  • Muffin
  • Noodle Soup
  • Nugget
  • Nutmeg
  • Nutty Buddy
  • Oreo Cookie
  • Peaches ‘n’ Cream
  • Peanut Butter
  • Pepper Potts
  • Porkchop
  • Potato Chip
  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Ritz
  • Sauerkraut
  • Shrimp Toast
  • String Beany
  • Sugar Daddy
  • Sugar Momma
  • Taco Salad
  • Tater Tot
  • Tootie Fruitie

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Sports-Related Names for Your Bull Terrier

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Many pet parents have favorite sports teams or individual players whom they idolize. If that’s you, a name based on your favorite sport, player, or team would be a fantastic choice for your Bull Terrier puppy! It would also make dressing them in your team colors all the more fun! Check out the list here for game-breaking sports names for your baby Bullie.

  • Ace
  • Birdie
  • Blitz
  • Boomer
  • Brady
  • Bull
  • Chief
  • Crash
  • Coach
  • G-Man (New York Giants)
  • GOAT
  • Mulligan
  • Payton
  • Race Bannon
  • Racer
  • Rally
  • Rocky
  • Rookie
  • Runner
  • Slugger
  • Speed
  • Touchdown

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Bull Terrier Names From Other Countries

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Americans aren’t the only folks who love their Bull Terriers! All over the world, new pet parents are naming their Bullies but doing it in their unique linguistic fashion. If you’re keen on being a linguist, the names here from several other countries will be perfect for your pup.

Argentina

  • Abbie
  • Cassie
  • Eddie
  • Eva
  • Manny
  • May
  • Nora
  • Queenie

Australia

  • Amarina
  • Barby
  • Barkly
  • Combo
  • Felix
  • Kanga
  • Matilda
  • Wombat

Egypt

  • Amun
  • Anubis
  • Horus
  • Kalumi
  • Lapis
  • Luxor
  • Masika
  • Nefertiti

Finland

  • Aleksi
  • Kanerva
  • Kesa
  • Mainikki
  • Nalle
  • Norbit
  • Onni
  • Valo

France

  • Armand
  • Chevalier
  • Edith
  • Honore
  • Lulu
  • Monique
  • Noel
  • Lyonette

Germany

  • Baron
  • Derek
  • Emmet
  • Elvira
  • Helmut
  • Klara
  • Marta
  • Schtuka

Greece

  • Adonis
  • Apollo
  • Daphne
  • Ezio
  • Jace
  • Leo
  • Raphael
  • Sofia

Hawaii

  • Alamea
  • Kiko
  • Lani
  • Lokelani
  • Makani
  • Mako
  • Nahoa
  • Nui

India

  • Amiya
  • Cashmere
  • Chutney
  • Delhi
  • Karma
  • Lalasa
  • Masala
  • Namaste

Italy

  • Apollo
  • Francesco
  • Gabriele
  • Gino
  • Giuliani
  • Lucca
  • Leonardo
  • Peppino

Ireland

  • Ailbe
  • Asher
  • Brody
  • Cale
  • Emmett
  • Jamie
  • Logan
  • Troy

Japan

  • Hiro
  • Hiroshi
  • Madoka
  • Michiko
  • Satoko
  • Susumo
  • Yasu
  • Yuka

Korea

  • Baek
  • Dae
  • Haneul
  • Hwan
  • Hye
  • Mi Kyong
  • Mishil
  • U-Yeong

Mexico

  • Antonio
  • Davante
  • Franco
  • Fernando
  • Hector
  • Hidalgo
  • Paco
  • Umberto

Netherlands

  • Aylin
  • Fedde
  • Ilse
  • Inge
  • Madelon
  • Saar
  • Scaar
  • Sern

Norway

  • Bella
  • Bruno
  • Jaws
  • Lace
  • Lois
  • Sabre
  • Saturn
  • Scarlet

Russia

  • Asya
  • Bella
  • Chita
  • Glafira
  • Helena
  • Karina
  • Nastya
  • Olya

Scandinavia

  • Alva
  • Ellen
  • Lilly
  • Maja
  • Melker
  • Signe
  • Tuva
  • Viggo

Scotland

  • Alabaster
  • Artis
  • Ballard
  • Crichton
  • Duffy
  • Edith
  • Lennox
  • Whitney

Spain

  • Andres
  • Bruno
  • Ferdinand
  • Geraldo
  • Hugo
  • Joan
  • Leo
  • Valiente

Sweden

  • Agaton
  • Alf
  • Annika
  • Brita
  • Gunilla
  • Fritjof
  • Karlek
  • Strumpor

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Final Thoughts

Naming a dog should be fun and thought-provoking for you and everyone else in your family who will be living with your new Bull Terrier. Remember, in the coming days, weeks, months, and years, you’re going to be calling out their name a lot! It’s critical that you pick something that brings a smile to your face and makes you feel good inside every time you do.

The right name will fit your Bull Terrier like a well-worn pair of blue jeans, and you’ll probably know it as soon as you hear it! We hope that you’ve truly enjoyed checking out the 380+ names for Bull Terriers on this list, and we wish you the very best in choosing one that’s amazing!

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