Are you looking for sweet boy dog names?

Finding the perfect name for your new furry friend can be quite hard task. Or maybe you just started looking and are looking to get inspired. Whatever your intentions are, you made the right choice coming to 123Tinki.com! We have everything you need on dog names, we even have our own dog name generator! With our generator you can create your own list of suitable dog names. Ranging from sweet boy dog names to movie inspired dog names, cool puppy names or dog names ending in ‘y’. Anything you need, it’s here! Happy sniffing!

Examples of adorable boy dog names

You have come to our site to find dog names, which is quite obvious. So here are a few adorable boy dog names to get you inspired. Hopefully your one and only name is in here!

  • Bobby
  • Marley
  • Buddy
  • Max
  • Charlie

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Tips from Tinki

Sweet boy dog names

To help you make the right decision and help you find that perfect name, we have 4 tips for you. These tips will be explained further on in this text.

  • Take your time
  • Get inspired by a variation in categories and maintain a list
  • Pick a name that is not too long or complicated
  • Practice the names out loud and check how they sound
Pick something you love!

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If there is one thing we cannot decide for you it is which names are actually cute and sweet. Please note that all the names we classified as sweet male dog names are names that have been chosen personally, just like you are going to do. If you think a name is adorable then it most definitely is. You are the owner, you get to decide. After all, you will have to call the name for the rest of your dog’s life!

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A brief history of dog names

Dogs have been around for a long time now, making our lives happier for many years. There are many stories to tell that show the amazing bond that can exist between human and dog. A few examples of these stories will be written down below, their names might inspire you!

Hachiko

The first dog that comes to mind when thinking about the bond between man and dog must be that of the Japanese Akita Hachiko. Hachiko lived in Tokyo with his owner and he walked his owner to the Shibuya train station in Tokyo every morning. At the station, Hachiko kept waiting for his owner to return from work. When his owner returned, Hachiko was there. Sadly, his owner passed away before Hachiko did. For days in and days out, Hachiko kept waiting at the station for his owner to return. Never leaving his spot. After Hachiko himself passed away, a statue of him was put in his place and you can still find it there to this day at the Shibuya station.

Balto

The story of Balto is also a very beautiful and heroic example of a sweet boy dog. Balto was a sled dog that transported aid supplies in Alaska in 1925. Balto went on a mission with 149 other sled dogs and 20 men to transport a Diphtheria medicine from Nenana to Nome in 5 days. This was a record time and it prevented an outbreak of the disease in Alaska. We think Balto is actually quite a sweet name and it has a very brave story behind it, so maybe it is your one and only dog name?

Barry der Menschenretter

Nice male dog names can be found anywhere. A beautiful example of a nice male dog name is Barry. Because Barry was once a very inspiring, brave dog. Who would not want to name their dog after that? Barry der Menschenretter was a St. Bernard that worked as a mountain rescue dog from 1800-1814. He lived in a monastery near the Great St. Bernard Pass close to the Swiss-Italian border. He saved the lives of more than 40 people.

Tips for choosing the right dog name

As we said before, we have 4 tips to help you choose the right dog name. You might have seen this tips at the top of this page already. If not, here they are!

  • Take your time
  • Get inspired by a variation in categories and maintain a list
  • Pick a name that is not too long or complicated
  • Practice the names out loud and check how they sound

Our first tip is one we cannot tell you enough. Please, take your time. You really do not have to rush this decision at all! The important thing is that you find a name that you absolutely love but you also need to be sure that you will still love the name after a few years as well. It is completely fine if you still have to pick a name when your puppy has already moved in with you. This gives you a good opportunity to try the possible names and see how your puppy responds to them. If you maintain a list of all the names you like and narrow them down with our other tips, you will be completely fine.

Maintaining a list is quite crucial. By writing down every single name you like, you will never forget one. You will also quickly compare the new ones you found to the others you already had. This will help you narrow down the list immediately which is very convenient. To maintain the best list possible you should look at all the different names you like. Do not only check out adorable male dog names but also look at movie inspired dog names or something completely different like dog names meaning strong. By doing so, you are sure you are well inspired and can really make up a good list.

When making that list it is important that you are a bit strict. Long names are not a very good choice. If the name is not immediately your number one option and it is a long one, do not put it on your list. Names longer than 2 syllables are already a bit too much. Some names of 3 syllables will work but it is better to stick with something shorter. A name of 2 syllables is perfect because it can also be called out perfectly. Stick to a name that is short and simple, that is key. Dogs perceive their name as just another command, it means they have to pay attention to you. Every command we teach our dogs are short and clear terms because that is way easier for both you and your dog. We do not tell our ‘Sweet Maxie to pleaseee sit down?’. No, we ask Max to sit. Keep this in mind and stick to a short and clear name.

To make sure your dog’s name is clear you can practice it out loud. As we said, this makes it actually quite convenient if your puppy has already moved in with you! You can practice the options you have out loud and see how your puppy responds to them. By practicing out loud you are able to hear for yourself what the name sounds like and if you are able to pronounce it clearly. Listen well and also wonder if it sounds fun, that is important as well!

Adorable male dog names

Because we know you cannot get enough names that will inspire you, here are a few more names. The following names are what we think are the cutest male dog names ever!

  • James
  • Bumper
  • Groover
  • Marley
  • Max
  • Jack
  • Chase
  • Blaze
  • Tommy
  • Simon