60 Guard Dog Names For Your Ferocious Hound
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Be it tough dog names for male dogs or tough dog names for female dogs, dog name ideas always intrigue pet owners.
Having a pit bull or a German Shepherd canine could be the best breed you can ask for as a pet. The strong beast could easily take down a human in an effortless manner.
Whether it is a girl or a boy, everyone in the family looks for strong name ideas for their pet breed to have some fun. The strong character and fierce personalities of guard dogs make them a loyal family pet.
Many of these breeds are used for military purposes because nothing can match the strong beast in terms of dexterity and strength. Harley, Diesel, Bruiser, Bane, Xena, Duke, and Rex are some of the popular dog names in modern times.
Guard Dog Names For Tough Dogs
Strong simply means tough, and surely without a doubt, guard hounds are tough. Here are some interesting, tough dog names for strong dog breeds:
Atticus: (Latin origin) meaning ‘belonging to the attic'. Atticus is one of the tough dog names for your guard dog.
Bender: (English and Germanic origin) meaning ‘one who bends.’ Although guard dogs rarely bend, they can make their subjects do, this is a great name for a male dog.
Bundy: (old English origin) meaning ‘to arrive or depart.’ It is a strong and fierce dog name.
Chopper: (Greek origin) meaning ‘wing.’ The helicopter is also called a chopper making it one of the unique dog name ideas.
Coffin: (Latin origin) meaning 'basket'. Well, make sure to consider this male dog's name, given their aggression, something to think about, right?
Cujo: (English origin) meaning ‘whose.’ Without any question, this is one of the tough dog names you can find, Cujo was also the name of the famous dog in Stephen King’s work.
Dahlia: (Arabic origin) meaning ‘fate or destiny'. Doesn't this tough male name sound great for your hound?
Hawkeye: (American origin) meaning ‘vigilant.’ This is a badass dog name for your guard dog. Sounds mystic!
Jaws: (French origin) meaning ‘the mouth.’ Since guard dogs have such strong jaws, this tough dog name might perfectly suit them.
Nemesis: (Greek origin) meaning ‘to give what is due'. It is the perfect strong dog name if your hound is a revenge animal.
Raider: (Scottish origin) meaning ‘ghost or spirit.’ The badass dog name must match the appearance effectively, so calling your hound raider might suit it perfectly.
Reaper: (Irish origin) meaning ‘person who harvests a crop’, is a powerful dog name.
Rocky: (Italian origin) means ‘having a competitive streak.’ So why not select this tough dog name as a symbol of their fierceness?
Rogue: (English origin) means ‘savage.’ It is a cool name for a hound that depicts this behavior.
Rowdy: (American origin) means ‘loud, spirited.’ This is a badass dog name, so you can keep this for both your female guard dog and male guard dog.
Scar: (English origin) means ‘mark on the skin’, this tough male dog name will surely intimidate anyone.
Spike: (American origin) meaning ‘long heavy nail’. Go for this dog name for male and female dogs without thinking twice.
Storm: (English and German origin) meaning ‘a violent disturbance'. If you have a loyal doggy, then name it storm.
Tiger: (Latin origin) means ‘people spear.’ You know the tiger is one of the most powerful animals in the jungle, then why not boost the confidence of your guard dog and name him tiger.
Tyson: (England origin) means ‘high spirited.’ This also happens to be one of the most used tough dog names.
Good Guard Dog Names For The Best Dogs
Here are some extremely good guard dog names:
Bomber: (German origin) meaning ‘mountain’, in other german translations, the name also refers to a tree.
Brutus: (Latin origin) meaning ‘heavy.’ It refers to anything brutal, we know Brutus does make up for the best guard dog name.
Crusher: (English origin) meaning ‘one who crushes.’ Well, it depends on crushing what. Because it sounds ominous, it can make for a good hound name.
Diablo: (Spanish origin), meaning ‘devil.’, is a pretty popular guard dog name in the US.
Fang: (Chinese origin) meaning ‘four-sided.’ It also means the teeth of a snake. The hound in the famous 'Harry Potter' series was also called fang.
Fluffy: (English origin) meaning ‘fun-loving.’ Fluffy sounds so light-hearted, right?
Gambino: (Italian origin) meaning ‘leg.’ But the name is also found in Spain and Portugal.
Major: (Germanic origin) meaning ‘greater.’ This is the name that has high priority in the military. It is a cool name if given to a boss dog who oozes power and authority.
Peanut: (American origin) meaning ‘small.’ It is the name for groundnut, but if you think about it, peanut makes a cute name for your guard dog.
Shorty: (Anglo Saxon origin) meaning ‘to the person who is short.’ It makes up for the best female guard dog names.
Sniper: (British origin) meaning ‘to snipe.’ It is a type of gun used for targets at long distances. It also happens to be the best guard dog names to showcase the brave character of a pup.
Striker: (Middle English origin), meaning ‘to stroke,’ is the best name for your male guard dog.
Sugar: (Anglo Saxon origin) meaning ‘sweet crystal piece.’ It is literally the sweetest you can keep for your pup. Suits both male and female hounds.
Titan: (Greek origin) meaning ‘defender.’ Since guard dogs are loyal and protective animals, this family name makes much more sense.
Trigger: (dutch origin) meaning ‘to pull.’ The name was popular starting in the early 17th century. Although it sounds scary, it makes a good guard dog name.
Trixie: (English Latin origin) meaning 'happy’. It is also short for Beatrix, and it is unusually popular for a pup.
Velvet: (American origin) meaning 'soft fabric’. It also makes up for popular female guard dog names in America.
Fantasy Guard Dog Names To Spellbind You
Here are some spellbinding dog names you can keep for your protector.
Ammo is a fascinating fantasy dog name without any particular meaning.
Caesarias is a fantasy dog name with no real meaning.
Dalther is an inspired fantasy dog name without any particular meaning.
Dearger is a fantasy dog name with no real meaning.
Discout is a fantasy dog name with no real meaning.
Dranger is an inspired fantasy dog name without any particular meaning.
FRex is a fantastic fantasy dog name.
Frodes is a fantasy dog name with no real meaning.
Frooper is a fantasy dog name with no real meaning.
Gnawk is a fascinating fantasy dog name without any particular meaning.
Gollum: (English origin) was the name of the Stoor Hobbit in the fantasy fiction 'Lord of The Rings.'
Hannibal: (Hebrew origin) meaning ‘one who Baal has favored.’ It is also a popular tv character named Hannibal Lector.
Hulk: (American origin) meaning ‘the heap.’ Hulk is a giant green monster man who uses his power for good. A good name for your brave puppy.
Jett is an inspired fantasy dog name without any particular meaning.
Khan is indeed a fantastic name for a fantasy dog.
Kitana is a fascinating fantasy dog name without any particular meaning.
Knox is one of the badass fantasy dog names with no real meaning.
Loki: (Norse origin) meaning 'trickster’. He is the younger brother of the Norse god Thor.
Lucifer: (Latin origin) meaning ‘light bearer.’
Luther: (Germanic origin) meaning ‘people or army.’ If you think your guard dog is a people’s aminal, then this is the best name for a boss puppy character.
Mack is an inspired fantasy dog name without any particular meaning.
Mauser is a fantasy dog name with no real meaning.
Mex is indeed a fantastic name for a fantasy dog.
Rufus: (Latin origin) meaning ‘red-haired.’ It is a boy’s name, and it is a common name for a guard dog.
Shlobo is a fascinating fantasy dog name without any particular meaning.
Solt is a fantastic fantasy dog name.
Spidey: (American origin), meaning ‘spider.’
Srrooper is indeed a fantastic name for a fantasy dog.
Table is a fascinating fantasy dog name without any particular meaning.
Tank is an inspired fantasy dog name without any particular meaning.
Thodin is indeed a fantastic name for a fantasy dog.
Thor: (Scandinavian origin) meaning ‘thunder.’ Thor is the Norse god of thunder, and it is also a popular name among dogs.
Vader: (German origin) meaning ‘dark father.’ Sounds fantastic for your boss puppy.
Wolverine: (American origin) meaning ‘wolf.’ Since it also refers to the wolf, your brave guard dog might like this name.
Wonder Woman: (Latin origin) meaning ‘pure and virginal.’ This is the popular amazonian super women’s name. This also goes best for your female guard dog.
Japanese Guard Dog Names To Delight You
Here are some delightful Japanese names to call your guard god.
Akira: (Japanese origin) meaning ‘bright child.’ It is one of the most common Japanese girl dog names.
Asami: (Japanese origin), meaning ‘morning beauty’, is one of the popular female dog names in Japan.
Ashi: (Japanese origin), meaning ‘lake ashi,’ is one of the scenic lakes in Japan and one of the most popular female dog names.
Haruki: (Japanese origin), meaning ‘spring child.’ it is typically a male name, so consider this while naming your precious male guard dog.
Hinata: (Japanese origin) meaning ‘sunflower.’ Dogs are beautiful creatures and deserve a tough name like one.
Hiro: (Japanese origin), meaning ‘generous.’ It is one of the popular Japanese dog names.
Kimiko: (Japanese origin), meaning ‘express child.’ it is one of the well-known male dog names used in animes and stories.
Mei: (Japanese origin) meaning ‘famous ruler.’ Mei is an inherently female name. Makes it a good name for a female guard dog.
Ruki: (Japanese origin) meaning ‘screeched.’ the name also sounds ominous.
Sakura: (Japanese origin) meaning ‘a flowering cherry tree’. The cherry also happens to be a natural flower of Japan.
Yuto: (Japanese origin), meaning ‘fly,’ is the perfect tough name to keep your guard dog.
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