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Your new Rottweiler (Rottie) puppy needs many things once you bring them home, but most importantly, they need a name! Rottweiler dog names can be difficult to choose, especially since you have to decide what kind of name you want. There are so many to pick from, but what type of name do you prefer? Should Rottie puppy names be adorable and light, or should they be powerful and strong? Since Rottweilers look like they can be aggressive — even though they’re big babies! — you might want to give your dog a mighty name.
We collected our favorite popular and strong names for Rottweilers for you to browse and see if you can find the perfect fit.
How to Name Your Rottweiler
This name is going to stick with your Rottweiler for the duration of their lifetime, so getting to know your dog’s personality may help you decide on a name. You should choose something that fits the individual dog, but it should also be something that you won’t be embarrassed to call out across a crowded park. It should have a unique sound that your dog instantly knows and will pay attention to. This is the word that you will use to get your dog to respond to you, so it’s important that they can decipher it over the sounds of your environment. If you’re in a dog park, this name will have to be called out over the sound of other dogs barking and playing. Deciding what type of name you like is also important. When it comes to Rottweilers, you can choose soft, cute names or strong, aggressive names. Search our list for ideas to help you find one.
Female Rottweiler Names
Here are popular and fun ideas for naming your girl dog. Many unique ones made the list!
- Bella
- Sadie
- Piper
- Daisy
- Mia
- Lola
- Chloe
- Rosie
- Penny
- Gracie
- Lily
- Maya
- Honey
- Sophie
- Lucy
- Candy
- Suzy
- Gigi
- Charlie
- Mabel
- Ginger
- Callie
- Kylie
- Trudy
- Trixie
- Pepper
- Olive
- Emma
- Ava
- Flora
- Gretchen
- Millie
- Ida
- Addie
- Bree
- Ruby
- Coco
- Angel
- Dory
- Tess
- Maggie
- Shelby
- Pearl
- Alexis
- Mitzi
- Violet
- Rylie
- Betsy
- Billie
- Josie
- Clara
- Brandy
- Taylor
- Opal
Strong Female Rottweiler Names
If you’re looking for a name with a little more punch to it, try these! Strong female Rottie dog names have a beauty all their own.
- Roxy
- Luna
- Zoey
- Nala
- Harley
- Stella
- Athena
- Koda
- Jade
- Lexi
- Remi
- Xena
- Leia
- Aspen
- Marley
- Scout
- Izzy
- Pax
- Sia
- Hazel
- Reese
- Suki
- Sasha
- Raven
- Willow
- Dakota
- Juno
- Jinx
- Echo
- Sable
- Joplin
- Shadow
- Vixen
- Fritzi
- Zelda
- Jojo
- Nova
- Rebel
- Fury
- Duchess
- River
- Sienna
- Skye
- Scarlet
- Vivi
- Delilah
- Harlow
- Karma
- Rowan
- Phoenix
Male Rottweiler Names: Popular and Strong
These male dog names are both popular and tough. Any one of them would be a good choice for a boy dog. Browse them to see if there’s one that you like.
- Thor
- Chief
- Trapper
- Bullet
- Max
- Pyro
- Buck
- Admiral
- Caesar
- Jax
- Fang
- Spike
- Sultan
- Hawkeye
- Nero
- Wolverine
- Phantom
- Brutus
- Moose
- Gunner
- Apache
- Skywalker
- Chunk
- Cain
- General
- Mack
- Rocky
- Blaze
- Sarge
- Chopper
- Bones
- Samson
- Krypto
- Hunter
- Bolt
- Echo
- Bosco
- Maverick
- Hercules
- Smoke
- Jagger
- Boss
- Crash
- King
- Bruiser
- Rambo
- Joker
- Ryder
- Blitz
- T-Bone
- Hulk
- Lex
- Axel
- Odin
- Archer
- Captain
- Zeus
- Riggs
- Beau
- Harley
- Ranger
- Magnum
- Dasher
- Bruno
- Titan
- Scar
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Oliver
- Bentley
- Dexter
- Roscoe
- Luke
- Jake
- Cole
- Diesel
- Nitro
- Rebel
- Jet
- Spade
- Ash
- Butch
- Taz
- Brick
- Major
- Dane
- Gus
- Dash
- Finn
- Blue
- Otis
- Cash
- Onyx
- Zeke
- Ace
- Bear
- Duke
- Tank
- Toby
- Chaos
- Renegade
- Hades
- Vader
- Mayhem
- Ajax
- Apollo
Wrapping Up
No matter where you get your inspiration, your dog’s name is going to be theirs forever and have a meaning that becomes deeper over time. This is a word that you will enjoy saying and that your dog will enjoy responding to. Step out of the comfort zone of common names, and choose one that is unique to your Rottweiler. You’ll be glad that you did!
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