200+ Strong Dogs Names for the Ruff N’ Tough Pup in Your Life

Whether they’re strong in their convictions or in their stature, this list has the perfect name for your pup.
By Allaire Nuss September 29, 2021 Advertisement Pin FB More Tweet Email Send Text Message Print

If your new pup looks like they could grow up to be a real tough guy or gal, you'll want a strong dog name to suit their robust personality. "Strong" can mean many things though. Maybe you're adopting a little Chihuahua who thinks he's stronger than his tiny size truly allows. Perhaps your family's adding a mighty Leonberger to the crew, and you want your giant new BFF's name to reflect her indomitable strength. Or maybe you just want to name your new dog after a role model with strong convictions. Whatever the case, here are over 200 of our favorite strong dog name ideas for your new tough pupper.

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Strong Female Dog Names

Women are strong as heck, including the precious pooch in your life. Why not give her a name as tough as she is?

Buffy
Natasha
Nova
Karma
Roxy
Thora
Lara
Lexi
Nina
Katniss
Zoe
Luna
Stella
Diana
Lucy
Hazel
Hermione
Moana
Furiosa

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Strong Male Dog Names

Whether your good boy has a strong personality or can fetch the largest and heaviest of sticks, one of these strong names for boy dogs should suit him perfectly.

Beast
King
Frank
Fang
Ace
Diesel
Duke
Jax
Tyson
Buster
Leo
Bruno
James
Koda
Bruce
Jack
Indiana
Hardy

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Dog Names Inspired by Words that Symbolize Strength

There are many ways to express ideas of strength beyond just the word "strong." Check out these inspired names to see for yourself.

Queen
Slay
Hardy
Stoney
Toughie
Rocky
Suckerpunch
Sharpay
Stud
Power
Ember
Flame
Hero
Stark
Rugged
Rob (Robust)
Able
Flair
Arrow
Fighter
Flex
Diamond
Ruby
Talon

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Dog Names Inspired by Strong Women

Who run the world? Girls, duh. Everyone could use a good role model to look up to, dogs included. Give her something to strive for with a name inspired by a woman who made all the difference.