Explore the Best 300 Police-Themed Dog Names

Some of the world’s most famous dogs are police dogs, hardworking canines that protect and serve their communities. Police dogs exude loyalty, strength, and confidence. If your pup shares these traits, you may not be able to enroll them in the force, but you can give them a police dog name.

Read our list of police-themed dog names below and jot down your favorites. 

Real-Life Police Dog Names

Countless people owe their lives to the bravery of police dogs. These dogs chase after perpetrators, find missing people, and help police officers locate contraband. Naming your furry friend after one of these admirable pooches celebrates history. 

• Apollo: Brave German Shepherd who received a Dickin Medal for New York City police work.
• Bella: Texas accelerant detection dog.
• Bretagne: World Trade Center search and rescue dog.
• Chopper: Afghanistan explosive detector dog.
• Gabe: Iraq war dog who was used in over 200 combat missions. 
• Layka: Afghanistan dog who earned military honors.
• Nemo: German Shepherd who was deployed in the Vietnam war.
• Rin Tin Tin: California police dog who starred in movies. 
• Trakr: Search-and-rescue dog famous for finding the last 9/11 survivor.
• Strongheart: Actor dog.

Famous Police Dog Names 

Pop culture is saturated with fictional police officers, and many of these cops have great names that would be perfect for your pup. One of the goals of using police-themed dog names is to signal a connection to police work or ethics. The names in this section refer to police officers who never really existed, but many people know their names anyway. Giving your dog one of these monikers might lead to questions about your love of cops!

• Jenko (21 Jump Street)
• Deckard (Blade Runner)
• Peralta (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
• Beckett (Castle)
• Kate (Castle)
• Baker (CHiPs)
• Grissom (CSI)
• Deputy Dawg (Deputy Dawg)
• McClane (Die Hard)
• Harry (Dirty Harry)
• Friday (Dragnet)
• Swanson (Family Guy)
• Carl Winslow (Family Matters)
• Gerard (The Fugitive)
• Gadget (Inspector Gadget)
• Givens (Justified) 
• Kimble (Kindergarten Cop)
• Kojak (Kojak)
• Goren (Law & Order: CI)
• Munch (Law & Order: SVU)
• Murtaugh (Lethal Weapon)
• Tubbs (Miami Vice)
• Sonny (Miami Vice) 
• Amos (Murder, She Wrote)
• Drebin (The Naked Gun)
• Gibbs (NCIS)
• Bobby Simone (NYPD Blue)
• Clouseau (Pink Panther)
• Mahoney (Police Academy)
• Payton (Ride Along)
• RoboCop (RoboCop)
• Rockford (The Rockford Files)
• Carter (Rush Hour)
• Somerset (Se7en)
• Clarice (The Silence of the Lambs)
• Buford (Smokey and the Bandit)
• Barbrady (South Park)
• Jack Traven (Speed)
• Starsky (Starsky & Hutch)
• Hutch (Starsky & Hutch)
• Farva (Super Troopers)
• Alonzo (Training Day)
• McNulty (The Wire)

Police Dog Names Based on Rank

Just like soldiers in the military, police officers can achieve different ranks. Names like Commander and Chief fit bold, protective dogs with regal natures. But they can just as easily be fun names for your energetic chihuahua or cuddly lap dog.

• Rookie
• Lieutenant
• Sarge
• Colonel
• Chief
• Captain
• Commissioner
• Detective
• Officer
• Major
• Blade 
• Champ
• Judge
• Corporal
• Sergeant
• Agent
• Commander
• Partner
• Deputy
• Inspector
• Trooper
• Ranger 

Boy Police Dog Names

Want to give your tough little guy a name that demands respect? These police-themed dog names for boys will do the trick — even if he’s really just a big cuddler!

• Trooper
• Wrecker
• Avalanche
• Sarge
• Prince
• Nixon
• Controller
• Hero
• Wolf 
• Zeus
• Marvel 
• Toughie 
• Bruce 
• Bruiser
• Buddy
• Bones
• Prowl
• Bomber
• Donut
• Thrasher
• Hunter 
• Rico
• Coop
• Popo
• Fuzz
• Rocky 
• Bulky
• Riddick
• Roil
• Ripper
• Knight 
• Gator
• Fox
• Bear
• Cottonwood
• King 
• Boss
• Rollo
• Protector
• Odin
• Monster
• Mad Dog 
• Marcher 
• Ranger
• Hawkeye
• Diesel 
• Mayhem 
• Magic 
• Scout
• Rover 
• Bane
• Enforcer 
• Marauder
• Ricochet
• Rookie
• Ace
• Tiger 
• Roar 
• Spike
• Meaty 
• Boa 
• Shredder
• Rattler
• Quest 
• Neon 
• Lucius 
• Maverick 
• Macgyver 
• Baron
• Otto 
• Smasher
• Riddler 
• Crusher
• Javelin 
• Titan
• Fang
• Boxer
• Ares
• Jagger
• Butch

Girl Police Dog Names

When you adopt a girl dog, she becomes your defender and best friend. Show off her best qualities with these mighty names. 

• Artemis
• Glory 
• Jade
• Stormy
• Echo 
• Venus 
• Jupiter
• Duchess
• Sheba
• Cleo
• Cleopatra
• Pudding
• Donut Hole 
• Decaf
• Hyper
• Huntress
• Mink
• Gypsy
• Elektra
• Princess
• Queen
• Lady 
• Diva
• Destiny
• Pepper
• Thunder
• Rogue 
• Ripley 
• Janeway
• Garbo
• Butter
• Journey
• Xena 
• Hera
• Fantasia 
• Wonder
• Leia
• Ryder
• Stori
• Sabina
• Clarity
• Justice
• Mercy
• Divine
• Stomper
• Mystique 
• Olympia 
• Juno 
• Ever 
• Everly 
• Rey 
• Roxie
• Katana
• Ripple
• Quake 
• Blizzard 
• Clue 
• Ruby 
• Silver 
• Freya
• Brooklyn
• Vixen 
• Rebel 
• Atlas 
• Havoc 
• Reign 
• Dom 
• Scarlett 
• Crimson
• Shadow
• Amber
• Goldie
• Steel
• Onyx
• Cyra
• Moon
• Ice
• Smarty 
• Coffee
• Snickers

Gear-Themed Police Dog Names

Some of the best police-themed dog names relate to gear. Give your dog a name like Grenade, and everyone will know the pup is bad-to-the-bone.  

• Holster
• Grenade
• Shotgun 
• Blast
• Launcher
• Gas
• Tank
• Club
• Gunner
• Baton
• Strap
• Chop
• Trek
• Walkie 
• Taser 
• Belt 
• Bullet
• Lead
• Badge
• Clip
• Ammo
• Magnum 
• Slug
• Sledge
• Beretta
• Cuffs
• Kevlar
• Laser
• Mace
• Drone
• Armory
• Carbine
• Stunner
• Ziptie
• Colt

German Police Dog Names 

Scads of German shepherds are police dogs, so it’s fitting to pick a German police dog name. Here are some interesting ones: 

• Bärchen
• Herr
• Brunhilda
• Elsie
• Franz
• Bratwurst
• Schnitzel
• Grimms
• Heinz
• Pretzel
• Wolfgang
• Gauner
• Orkan
• Panzer
• Stollen
• Sauerkraut
• Kaiser
• Jaeger
• Meister
• Konrad
• Helmut
• Wilfred 
• Rune 
• Kikka
• Tabbart
• Steffi
• Stein
• Strom
• Trudi
• Zeppelin
• Ilse
• Kumpel
• Fuzzi
• Lotta
• Klaus
• Pickert
• Pilsner
• Spargel
• Alarick
• Dresden

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