Explore the Best 100 Pitbull Dog Names

If you’re struggling to name your new pet pit bull, we’re here to help! It can be a difficult and intimidating task to come up with a permanent name for your canine companion, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s explore 100 of the very best pitbull names for both male and female pups below, as well as their deeper meanings and potential languages of origin.

1. Angus

This tough-sounding masculine name is of Scottish and Irish origin. You can also optionally shorten it to Gus or even Angie.

2. Freya

This pretty name is of Old Norse origin, and it means “noble lady.” It can also alternatively be spelled Freyja if you want your pit bull’s name to be a clever reference to the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.

3. Bolt

While this name doesn’t have much of a deeper underlying meaning, we like it because it’s straightforward and to the point. It’s a fitting name for a high-energy dog breed.

4. Zelda

This name is actually a shortened form of the Germanic name Griselda. It loosely translates to “gray battle maid.” As an added bonus, it doubles as a cute gaming reference to the Legend of Zelda series.

5. Marnie

The name Marnie (or any one of its alternative spellings such as Marni, Marney, Marnee, etc.) actually originates from several different languages, including Latin, Gaelic, and Swahili. In Hebrew, it means “rejoice,” while in Latin, it’s a variant of “Marina,” which means “from the sea.”

6. Koda

The name Koda also has origins in several languages and cultures. Perhaps most notably, it’s the shortened form of the Native American name “Dakota,” which means “friend” or “ally.”

7. Skye

A gender-neutral name with a straightforward meaning, Skye has Scottish origins.

8. Akira

The name Akira is of Japanese origin. It is traditionally masculine. It can be translated into many different meanings depending on the kanji used to write it, from “bright” to “rising sun” and even “calm.”

9. Luther

This serious, tough, and masculine Germanic name fittingly means “army.” For a pit bull who is your dedicated protector and companion, this name could be a great choice.

10. Diablo

If you want something a little edgier than the other names on this list for your pit bull, Diablo could be just what you’re looking for. It’s Spanish for “devil,” and it’s certainly an intimidating moniker.

11. Ace

This name has many different meanings and potential origins, but the most widely accepted is that it comes from the Latin word “acere,” which means “to be sharp.”

12. Deja

This pretty and sophisticated yet short and sweet name comes from the French word for “before.” You might recognize it from the phrase “deja vu,” meaning “already seen.”

13. Mariah

Notably, this name rose to popularity in the United States starting in the 1990s when pop singer Mariah Carey began to dominate the charts. It’s actually a variant of the name “Maria.”

14. Juno

If you want your dog to have a meaningful name, why not look to ancient mythology for inspiration? Juno was an ancient Roman goddess who was the protector and special counselor of the state. She was seen as Hera’s equal, the goddess of marriage and love.

15. Atlas

Continuing the Greek mythology trend, the name Atlas is a commanding and powerful name that primarily references the character Atlas, who was condemned to hold up the heavens for all of eternity.

16. Maya

Maya is a popular name worldwide that has origins in many languages, so it also carries a wide range of meanings. For example, in Sanskrit, it can mean “illusion” or “magic.” Alternatively, in Hebrew, it can be a derivative of the name “Mayim,” meaning “water” or “from God.”

17. Zeke

The short yet commanding name Zeke is simply a shortened form of Ezekiel, which is a masculine Hebrew name meaning “God’s strength.”

18. Ruby

The name Ruby is primarily of Latin origin, as it comes from the Latin word “rubinus,” meaning “red.” It also refers to the precious gemstone, which is the birthstone for the month of July.

19. Hugo

This powerful name is popular in numerous cultures worldwide, giving it a wide range of meanings in languages such as German, French, and Italian. In Italian, it means “mind” or “spirit.”

20. Maverick

This strong, masculine British surname carries with it various meanings like individuality, rebelliousness, and independence.

21. Nova

Of Latin origin, this gender-neutral name comes from the word “novus,” meaning “new.”

22. Zoey

This name has many alternative spellings, from Zoe to Zoie and even Zooey. It’s originally a Greek name that means “life.”

23. Phoebe

Phoebe is also an ancient Greek name. It’s the feminine form of the name Phoebus, which can mean “bright” or “shining.” Of course, it can also be a fun option if you’re a fan of the ‘90s hit TV sitcom Friends.

24. Micah

This unique gender-neutral biblical Hebrew name means “who is like God.” It is also a popular German name, though it is more commonly spelled Micha.

25. Matilda

Alternatively, this name can also be spelled Mathilde or Mathilda. It’s the English form of the Germanic name Mahthildis, which comes from the Old High German words “maht” meaning “might” or “strength,” and “hild,” which means “battle.” 

26. Archer

This English and Welsh name fittingly means “bowman” or “fletcher.”

27. Willow

Of Old English origin, this pretty name references willow trees, which are commonly associated with melancholy themes in literature.

28. Orion

This unique name is a reference to the character Orion from Greek mythology. As the story goes, Zeus placed this giant huntsman in the stars to form the well-known constellation of Orion.

29. Luna

Meaning “moon” in Latin, this name references the character Luna from Roman mythology, who was the moon’s divine personification.

30. Adelaide

This English name comes from the Germanic name “Adalheidis,” meaning “noble-natured.”

Even More Great Pit Bull Names

31. Griffin

32. Valentina

33. Chase

34. Frank

35. Thor

36. Brutus

37. Spike

38. Butch

39. Roxy

40. Stella

41. Ayla

42. Lola

43. Dozer

44. Chuck

45. Ares

46. Charlie

47. Loki

48. Tank

49. Rocky

50. Sam

51. Asher

52. Alpha

53. Pandora

54. Raven

55. Rebel

56. Jax

57. Piper

58. Hank

59. Storm

60. Scar

61. Havoc

62. Bagheera

63. Titan

64. Goliath

65. Milo

66. Duke

67. Sniper

68. Riot

69. Blaze

70. Diesel

71. Raya

72. Maxwell

73. Rex

74. Fang

75. Denim

76. Lapis

77. Zeus

78. Gotham

79. Uzi

80. Banshee

81. Hera

82. Venus

83. Hannibal

84. Bullet

85. Killua

86. Calypso

87. Sahara

88. Topaz

89. Ozzie

90. Basil

91. Yeti

92. Mugen

93. Cosmo

94. Daxter

95. Nexus

96. Scout

97. Lily

98. Mocha

99. Sif

100. Cairo

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