500+ Amazing Dog Names for Mastiffs: Iconic Options For Your Pup
By Ashley Bates
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If you’re bringing home a baby Mastiff, you know they’re not going to stay little for long. This massive breed grows quickly into an impressive, muscular body with doting, terrific personalities. So, if you are stuck on a name, we thought maybe we could help you out.
Everyone has a different preference when it comes to names. But if there’s one thing we can agree on, your Mastiff deserves a name to match their majesty. Here is a list ranging from simple to powerful. Hopefully, you find one that strikes your fancy—or a handful!
How to Name Your Mastiff
There are several ways to choose a name that suits your Mastiff—but sometimes you need a little help.
1. Consider the Breed
So, how could you possibly pick a name to match that cute little wrinkly face? Keep in mind that your little guy or gal will grow into their big, honking feet in no time! So, as much as you want to name them a squishy, cuddly name, remember the adult version is soon to come.
You may want to think of some names that will still fit once they no longer fit in your lap.
2. Draw at Random
Listen, you can get really creative if you can’t make up your mind—leaving it all up to chance. You can write your favorite names down on a piece of paper, or you can enjoy a free online random name picker.
You simply Google, pick a site, add in your names—and voila! You have a name without hassle. Or, you can do what we all love to do and get the name at random to realize you wish it had been another one (and choose that other name instead!)
3. Ask a Friend—or Two!
You can rely on your good friends or family to help you out! You can ask everyone in a group message, if that’s your style. After all, who wouldn’t be thrilled to have a part in coming up with a forever name for your furry buddy?
Or, you can always start a poll on social media! Give people options and pick the most popular choice. You can always ask for extra suggestions, too!
4. Pick a Name You Love
You know you have a list of names mentally cataloged in your head that you’ve always loved but never used. Dust those lists off and read through to see if any name you saved has merit with your new little buddy.
After all, you are the one that will use your dog’s name most of all. So, why not make it something you’ll never get sick of?
5. Make It a Family Affair
Get your whole household in on the naming magic. You can gather up all the kiddos or live-ins and sit everyone down. Brainstorm some awesome names, get those creative juices flowing! You’d be surprised what sort of names you can come up with, with a little help!
Plus, it always makes it a little more sentimental when those you love are around to put in their two cents.
European Names for Your Mastiff
If you know much about mastiffs, you’ll know that there are a few different types—and each comes from a separate place on the map. However, these dogs are all European. So, we have a list of names here that match their roots!
Male Dog Names
- Bjorn
- Klaus
- Arthur
- George
- Leonard
- Frederick
- Jasper
- Alessandro
- Alexei
- Ambrosius
- Bazyli
- Clemens
- Enzo
- Gianni
- Goran
- Iver
- Laszlo
- Vincent
- Nigel
- Orville
- Virgil
- Hugo
- Humphrey
- Alvaro
- Bruno
- Andreas
- Flurin
- Soren
- Dimitri
- Ivo
- Leon
- Stellan
- Laszlo
- Viggo
- Bastian
- Emilio
- Marcel
- Leandro
- Rui
- Sven
- Rayan
- Zoltan
- Sergio
- Bardic
- Lewis
- Newman
- Paris
- Lyuben
- Thiago
- Oliver
Female Dog Names
- Tatiana
- Greta
- Gretchen
- Brunhilda
- Guinevere
- Genevieve
- Blaire
- Eowyn
- Eleanor
- Irma
- Romelia
- Charlotte
- Saskia
- Gaia
- Ines
- Amelia
- Aya
- Fleurie
- Anais
- Chiara
- Leonie
- Solana
- Isa
- Valeria
- Lilou
- Elvira
- Elin
- Aurelie
- Layla
- Vega
- Juni
- Sigrid
- Maelle
- Eulalie
- Minerva
- Luz
- Lisette
- Fiorella
- Giada
- Isla
- Evadne
- Flavia
- Milou
- Rosalia
- Mattea
- Griselda
- Fenna
- Zosia
- Perdita
- Dasha
Powerful Dog Names for Your Mastiff
Mastiffs have a presence about them that is undeniable. Calm, well-timed gentle giants deserve a name that depicts just how impressive they are. Here are some names that capture the essence.
Male Dog Names
- Gryphon
- Ezekiel
- Gabriel
- Angus
- Ignacio
- Asia
- William
- Leopold
- Damien
- Darius
- Ethan
- Alejandro
- Ansaldo
- Burke
- Denzel
- Augustus
- Oswald
- Victor
- Ambrose
- Caesar
- Orion
- Thor
- Uzziah
- Imre
- Barlas
- Baron
- Pruitt
- Barak
- Boaz
- Lucius
- Nicodemus
- Gautier
- Samson
- Ferdinand
- Marco
- Atlas
- Alonso
- Carlisle
- Darwin
- Dimitri
- Despereaux
- River
- Leviathan
- Lazarus
- Regal
- Ollivander
- Yuri
- Wilhelm
- Rogue
- Webster
Female Dog Names
- Xena
- Athena
- Artemis
- Calliope
- Calypso
- Imogen
- Wilhelmina
- Anastasia
- Saigon
- Dinah
- Freya
- Nadine
- Naomi
- Gabrielle
- Raven
- Aphrodite
- Zinnia
- Kyrie
- Linnea
- Winona
- Zula
- Vienna
- Diandra
- Adelaide
- Bianca
- Sierra
- Viola
- Carina
- Isabel
- Pia
- Greta
- Kalian
- Eloise
- Bertha
- Reva
- Valentina
- Isla
- Adira
- Amelia
- Valerie
- Melisende
- Bridget
- Gertrude
- Isa
- Bria
- Kendra
- Audelia
- Ophelia
- Gloria
- Victoria
Larger-Than-Life Names for Your Mastiff
We have a few to consider if you want a name that relates explicitly to your Mastiff’s size. There will be no denying why you chose it—each of these names matches the massiveness.
Male Names
- Bubba
- Butterball
- Rhino
- Sausage
- Beefcake
- Porky
- Teletubby
- Wobbles
- Snuffleupagus
- Snickers
- Potluck
- Snack-pack
- Shrek
- Crisco
- Chalupa
- Pumba
- Chunk Norris
- Doughboy
- Biggie Smalls
- Beast
- Buddha
- Goliath
- Fezzik
- Vesuvius
- Beowulf
Female Dog Names
- Mochi
- Big Bertha
- Betsy
- Floofy
- Bon Bon
- Helga
- Heffalump
- Peppa
- Large Marge
- Wookie
- Curvy
- Miss Plum
- Pupperoni and cheese
- Ursula
- S’mores
- Pudge
- Mama Flo
- Rosie the Riveter
- Xena
- Artemis
- Big Mama
- Pookie
- Gorda
- Two-Ton Tonya
- Dumpling
Character Names for Your Mastiff
There are tons of character-inspired options that you can choose from. We all have favorite books from childhood until now—and there are tons of great character names to choose from.
Male Dog Names
- Edward—Twilight
- Sparrow—Pirates of the Caribbean
- Chief—Fox and the Hound
- Maximus—The 300
- Josey—Outlaw Josey Wales
- Jackie Moon—Semi-Pro
- Ignacio—Nacho Libre
- Steve—Stranger Things
- Bruce—Batman
- Eli—Book of Eli
- Metro Man—Megamind
- Evinrude—The Rescuers
- Tristan—Tristan and Isolde
- Rhett—Gone with the Wind
- Kelso—That 70s Show
- Rafael—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Sherlock—Sherlock Holmes
- Bond—James Bond
- Montana—The Godfather
- Marty—Back to the Future
- Sebastian—Cruel Intentions
- Winnfield—Jules Winnfield
- Gatsby—The Great Gatsby
- Gandalf—Lord of the Rings
- Hagrid—Harry Potter
- Optimus—Transformers
- Bubbles—Trailer Park Boys
- Gomez—The Addams Family
- Morty—Rick & Morty
- Meatwad—Aqua teen Hunger Force
- Rio—Good Girls
- Fonzie—Happy Days
- Ebenezer—A Christmas Story
- Chief—Fox and the Hound
- Groot—The Avengers
- Barney—The Andy Griffith Show
- Manny—Ice Age
- Fang—Harry Potter
- Schmidt—New Girl
- Archie—All In the Family
- Bundy—Married with Children
- Kristoff—Frozen
- Oogie Boogie—Nightmare Before Christmas
- Baloo—Jungle Book
- Banjo—Banjo Kazooie
- Hogarth—Iron Giant
- Elliot—ET
- Reginald—Umbrella Academy
- Linus—Peanuts
- Waldo—Where’s Waldo
Female Dog Names
- Rapunzel—Tangled
- Aurora—Sleeping Beauty
- Katniss—Hunger Games
- Rizzo—Grease
- Fern—Charlotte’s Web
- Leia—Star Wars
- Sugar Cane—Some Like It Hot
- Vivian—Pretty Woman
- Marquise—Dangerous Liaisons
- Mia—Pulp Fiction
- Sally—When Harry Met Sally
- Dorothy—The Wizard of Oz
- Idgie—Fried Green Tomatoes
- Sweet Dee—It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- Arya—Pretty Little Liars
- Alice—Alice in Wonderland
- Matilda—Matilda
- Arwen—Lord of the Rings
- Ophelia—War and Peace
- Ariel—The Little Mermaid
- Sarah—The Little Princess
- Judith—Where the Wild Things Are
- Ellen—Alien
- Hermoine—Harry Potter
- Baby—Dirty Dancing
- Nancy—Stranger Things
- Holly—Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Marge—Fargo
- Scarlett—Gone with the Wind
- Clarice—Silence of the Lambs
- Mona—Drowning Mona
- Veronica—Anchorman
- Moira—Schitt’s Creek
- Gamora—The Avengers
- Tottie—Wallace & Gromit
- Blanche—The Golden Girls
- Lois—Family Guy
- Juno—Juno
- Maleficent—Snow White
- Florence—Florence and the Machine
- Margelov—Stuart Little
- Pearl—Spongebob Squarepants
- Wilma—The Flintstones
- Daphne—Scooby Doo
- Regina—Mean Girls
- Buffy—Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Leslie—Leslie Knope
- Leeloo—The Fifth Element
- Letty—Fast and the Furious
- Ellie—Jurassic Park
Nature-Based Dog Names for Your Mastiff
Do you have a little nomad on your hands? If you have a flower child, it’s time to pick a name relating to the nature you love. Do any of these beautiful names match your expectations?
Male Dog Names
- Aspen
- Moss
- Ash
- Branch
- Briar
- Rock
- Timber
- Hickory
- Kodiak
- Quartz
- Avalanche
- Tsunami
- Cyclone
- Moose
- Bear
- Boulder
- Canyon
- Blaze
- Orion
- Leaf
- Spruce
- Redwood
- Quake
- Monsoon
- Cliff
- Moon
- Stone
- Rye
- Ridge
- Smoke
- Reed
- Barley
- Indigo
- Woody
- Bamboo
- Cedar
- Caiman
- Yosemite
- Cypress
- Elm
- Conifer
- Ficus
- Fox
- Spider
- Badger
- Newt
- Wolverine
- Cricket
- Harbor
- Cosmo
Female Dog Names
- Amethyst
- Rain
- Fairy
- Star
- Luna
- Raven
- Sable
- Fawn
- Wren
- Flora
- Fern
- Acacia
- Dove
- Paloma
- Juniper
- Everest
- Fauna
- Primrose
- Sassafras
- Daisy
- Lilac
- Iris
- Meadow
- Rosie
- Rainey
- Azalea
- Azul
- Ember
- Echo
- Hazel
- Flower
- Petunia
- Maple
- Violet
- Amber
- Ivy
- Rowan
- Sage
- Poppy
- Summer
- Autumn
- April
- June
- Blossom
- Tulip
- Aerial
- Laurel
- Ruby
- Venus
- Sunny
Food-Based Dog Names for Your Mastiff
It will be no secret—your Mastiff is going to love food. Why not name them an adorably delicious name? These names truly double as a pet name and a real name.
Male Names
- Mr. Pickles
- Tatertot
- Fizzlepop
- Oreo
- Mousse
- Spaghetti
- Kibbles
- Ragu
- Noodle
- Burgers
- Gizzards
- Chips
- Shrimp
- Taco
- Fettucini
- Gumbo
- Beefcake
- Angus
- Hibachi
- Merlot
- Stew
- Walnut
- Bun Bun
- Pistachio
- Cashew
- Nugget
- Reuben
- Graham
- Dijon
- Sprout
- Gelato
- Bruschetta
- Alfalfa
- Ziti
- Fig
- Mushroom
- Chowder
- Potato
- Coconut
- Huckleberry
- Coffeecake
- Babaganoush
- Hunk
- Toast
- Bean
- Mochi
- Cheeto
- Truffles
- Macaron
- Fudge
Female Dog Names
- Marzipan
- Fresca
- Penne
- Honey
- Dumpling
- Sugar
- Daiquiri
- Vanilla
- Sweetpea
- Cream Puff
- Feta
- Plum
- Cookie
- Chia
- Sundae
- Cappuccino
- Pepper
- Olive
- Cocoa
- Muffin
- Clover
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Mango
- Clementine
- Cherry
- Cupcake
- Kit-Kat
- Pumpkin
- Squash
- Jasmine
- Waffles
- Banana
- Cheesecake
- Boston Cream
- Buckeye
- S’mores
- Pepsi
- Krispy
- Praline
- Peach
- Buttercup
- Keylime
- Brownie
- Blondie
- Whoopie
- Candy
- Butterscotch
- Tiramisu
- Cayenne
Ironic Dog Names for Your Mastiff
Mastiffs can get well beyond 100 pounds as adults and are anything but little. So, your Mastiff is a beast—why not make a pun out of it? What exactly makes it so fun to choose something ironic for a name? We can’t say! We can merely suggest.
- Tiny
- Inchworm
- Mouse
- Squirrel
- Dinky
- Shrink
- Gizmo
- Pipsqueak
- Bitsy
- Teenie
- Baby
- Bitty
- Bug
- Munchkin
- Shorty
- Shortcake
- Firefly
- Tootsie
- Gremlin
- Lil’ Bit
- Shrimp
- PeeWee
- Nemo
- Popcorn
- Midge
Final Thoughts
That about wraps it up for the Mastiff dog names we have. Hopefully, one name out of this 500+ name list stood out to you. Remember, you can always get friends and family in on the fun. Everyone wants a chance to put in their two cents.
Naming your newest family member is a catalyst into your future life with them. Enjoy the process.
- See Also: Mastiff Mixed Breeds (With Pictures)
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