208 Rottweiler Names For Your Devoted Doggo

Stuck for a name? We’ve got you covered.
By Chad Taylor March 31, 2022 Advertisement Pin FB More Tweet Email Send Text Message Print
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Rottweilers are some of the most recognizable dogs in the world. With their big brains and equally big hearts, these dogs have become beloved pets for experienced dog owners across the country. Rottweilers are highly trainable and make excellent pets for people who want an active, loyal doggo.

But adding a new Rottie to your family also means coming up with a name for the thicc fellow and that can sometimes be an overwhelming task. Do you want something traditional, or more unique? Something from pop culture, or something that harkens back to the Rottweiler's Germanic roots?

Well, I'm not here to pick your doggo's name for you, but consider the following lists a handy jumping off point, to help get you unstuck and thinking about your pupper's name more creatively. So enjoy and happy hunting!

Female Rottweiler Names

Female Rotties aren't wallflowers. These are strong, independent ladies with things to do and people to sniff. While you're certainly free to name your female Rottweiler "Daisy" or "Mrs. Doubtfire" or "Joni Mitchell", some names just feel too insubstantial. Try one of these on for size:

Sophia
Mia
Gianna
Scarlett
Layla
Grace
Vicki
Nova
Hannah
Addison
Willow
Lucy
Vixen
Brooklyn
Camila
Bella
Aaliyah
Ruby
Kennedy
Nefertiti
Valentina
Gabby
Neveah
Quinn
Josie
Cora
Pipe
Eva
Maddie
Jade
Athena
Eliza
Isis
Remi

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Male Rottweiler Names

I'm a big believer in naming through doggie-personality rather than doggie-gender, but here again, some names just don't feel like they have the weight that male Rottweilers bring to the table. "Chad", for example.

Noah
Mason
Logan
Levi
Mateo
Luke
Asher
Leo
Lincoln
Ezra
Maverick
Miles
Nolan
Zeke
Santiago
Axel
Cooper
Angel
Roman
Kai
Parker
Jace
Javier
Silas
Damien
Dorian
Drake
Gunner
King
Rhett
Abdulla
Ahmed
Cyrus
Gideon
Hank

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Cute Rottweiler Puppy Names

The caveat here is that your Rottweiler might wind up outgrowing his adorable puppy name. But then again, there's a certain charm to a 120-pound Mr. SnugglePants.

Barnum
Tinkerbell
Pez
Chalupa
Tango
Chunk
Marble
Baloo
Dude
Cosmo
Bam
Abba
Licorice
Dot
Casper
Hendrix
Little Bit
Shifty
Julep
Midori
Whipper
Toffee
Zook
Bully
Walnut
Rufus
Cap'n
Chili
Squirtle
Pee Wee
Biscuit
Max
Rusty
Rex
Waffles
Mr. Snuggle Pants

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German Rottweiler Names

As they are dogs with deep German roots, German Rottweiler names are extremely popular. And it makes sense! German words tend to be strong, guttural and fun to shout loudly across a dog park.

Schatz
Bismarck
Bruno
Alfie
Ozzy
Zelig
Hund
Mädchen
Junge
Kurz
Bärchen
Schenecke
Spatz
Schnuckel
Kaiser
Blitz
Krieg
Stiefel
Wagner
Katze
Krank
Verschluss
Klaus
Fritz
Gunter
Heinrich
Rolf
Schwartz
Ulf
Brunhilde
Mischa
Zelda
Britta

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Badass Rottweiler Names

What you're trying to say with these is that your badass Rottweiler is more than just a family pet. He's the kind dog who will steal your girlfriend if you're not paying attention. You're looking for a name that says "this dog goes backstage with the band, then rides away on a Harley."

Harley
Thor
Boss
Diesel
Bane
Ripper
Herc
Goliath
Rogue
Diva
Jinx
Hera
Rebel
Starbuck
Trinity
Caesar
Hawk
Duke
Jett
Odin
Knox
Gracie
Hogan
Razor
Jericho
Tito
Nebula
Cassidy
Gotti
Mahomes
Beatrix
Blaze
T-Bone
Vader
Sable
Okoye

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Cool Rottweiler Names

This list of cool names is for the Rottweiler who never walks around with one ear flipped inside out. She's always calm and collected. If dogs wore hats, this guy or gal would look amazing in them.