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Great Dane Names – 655+ Ideas for Your Gentle Giant

Published: July 29th, 2021 Last updated: October 24th, 2021

When looking for Great Dane names, how do you find the right one for this giant and gentle creature?

You're in the right place because we have 655+ ideas we think you'll love!

Great Dane Names

Trying to find the right name for your new dog can seem daunting. Where do you even begin?

To help in your search for Great Dane names, we've compiled ideas inspired by their size, coloring, strength, personality and so much more.

If any of them stand out, just click on the button to the left to save.

Big Dog Names

As a pet, Great Danes emanate a soulful and sensitive quality. At the same time, you can't deny their large, looming size.

A female weighs 100-130 lbs, and a male tops the charts at 120-200 lbs.

That's a lot of dog!

To celebrate their size, why not consider these big dog names?

Biggie
Brawny
Bubba
Bull
Burly
Clifford – as in the Big Red Dog
Everest
Giant
Goliath
Heavy
Husky
Jumbo
Kahuna
Macro
Mammoth
Moose
Kong
Mammoth
Marmaduke – the lovable Great Dane cartoon character
Maximus
Sumo
Whopper

If you like these ideas, we have an entire list of big dog names perfect for your pup.

Strong Male Great Dane Names

Tipping the scales at up to 200 lbs, male Great Danes are a sight to behold. Large and lanky, the breed turns heads with their sheer size.

And even though Great Danes are a bit gangly looking, they're remarkably athletic and agile.

When looking for male Great Dane names, there's no denying their hulking size and enormous strength, which provide excellent inspiration for this list of strong male Great Dane names.

Ace
Alpha
Ares
Avalanche
Bandit
Bane
Blade
Blaze
Boomer
Brando
Bruiser
Bruno
Brutus
Butch
Caesar
Chief
Crash
Denali
Diesel
Dozer
Duke
Fang
Fury
Gage
Ghost
Grizzly
Grudge
Hawkeye
Hercules
Hulk
Hunter
Jumbo
Killer
King
Kong
Loki
Macho
Mack
Magnum
Maverick
Moose
Nitro
Odin
Panic
Prometheus
Raider
Rambo
Reaper
Rex
Rocky
Rogue
Samson
Sasquatch
Scorpio
Sergeant
Spartacus
Spike
Sumo
Surge
Tank
T-Bone
Thor
Thunder
Titan
Tracker
Trapper
Trooper
Tyson
Vader
Vice
Vinnie
Yeti
Yukon
Zeus

Strong Female Great Dane Names

Compared to their male counterparts, female Great Danes are petite pups at "only" 100-130 lbs. Still, that's a massive-sized dog – one who deserves a strong, spirited name.

For even more inspiration, check out these bold and beautiful female Great Dane names.

Alaska
Alpha
Amazon
Artemis
Arya
Attila
Athena
Baroness
Beastie
Brawny
Cinder
Cruella
Dahlia
Dakota
Daenerys
Diva
Echo
Elektra
Foxy
Gypsy
Harley
Hera
Huntress
Indiana
Indy
Jericho
Jezebel
Jinx
Justice
Kahuna
Katniss
Khaleesi
Koda
Kodiak
Liberty
Maxi
Medusa
Midnight
Mystique
Nova
Nyx
Olympia
Onyx
Queenie
Raven
Rebel
Ripley
Rogue
Rousey – as in Ronda Rousey
Saber
Scrappy
Sheba
Starbuck
Taboo
Tiger
Vega
Vixen
Xena

Cute & Classic Great Dane Names

Although the Great Dane has a giant, intimidating exterior, they're known to their owners as sweet, loyal and loving pets. That's why cute and classic dog names are a great option for this breed.

The following names are beloved by millions of pup parents and make cute and charismatic monikers.

Cute Male Great Dane Names

Alfie
Archie
Archer
Argos
Arlo
Asher
Atlas
Augie
Banjo
Barkley
Barney
Bear
Beau
Benji
Bernie
Bingo
Blue
Brody
Buddy
Buster
Champ
Chance
Charlie
Chase
Chewie
Coach
Comet
Cooper
Dino
Ernie
Fido
Finn
Flash
Gizmo
Hank
Henry
Jack
Jake
Jasper
Leo
Lincoln
Louie
Lucky
Marley
Max
Mickey
Milo
Morty
Murphy
Murray
Odie
Oliver
Oscar
Patches
Percy
Perry
Pluto
Rascal
Rex
Rudy
Scout
Shiloh
Skip
Spot
Sully
Teddy
Tiger
Toto
Waldo
Wally
Wishbone
Yoshi
Ziggy

Cute Female Great Dane Names

Abby
Addie
Amelia
Ava
Autumn
Bailey
Bambi
Bella
Belle
Buffy
Buttercup
Candy
Charlotte
Chloe
Clara
Cleo
Coco
Cookie
Cricket
Daisy
Dakota
Dixie
Dory
Ellie
Elsa
Emma
Gertrude
Gigi
Gizmo
Gracie
Hannah
Happy
Harper
Hazel
Izzy
Jojo
Joy
Kiki
Lily
Lola
Lucy
Luna
Mabel
Macy
Madison
Maggie
Maisie
Mia
Millie
Minnie
Nala
Nellie
Olive
Paisley
Penny
Petunia
Phoebe
Piper
Pippa
Pixie
Poppy
Pumpkin
Riley
Rosie
Roxy
Sadie
Sophie
Trudy
Violet
Willow
Winnie
Zoey

Elegant Great Dane Names

The Great Dane is an incredibly elegant animal. It moves with grace and dignity and possesses a gentle and refined personality.

With this in mind, let's look at names that are elegant, just like your dog.

Elegant Male Great Dane Names

Alcott
Alfred
Arthur
Asher
Ashton
Augustus
Baron
Berkeley
Bernard
Charleston
Churchill
Clancy
Duke
Edwin
Emerson
Fairfax
Francois
Gatsby
Hamilton
Jacques
King
Kingsley
Kingston
Lord
Prince
Princeton
Redmond
Wesley
William
Winston

Discover more elegant male dog names.

Elegant Female Great Dane Names

Afton
Amelie
Aspen
Aurora
Bianca
Buffy
Camilla
Chanel
Constance
Diamond
Duchess
Effie
Elizabeth
Fifi
Genevieve
Harper
Jewel
Jules
Juliet
Lady
Lux
Octavia
Paris
Portia
Princess
Queen
Ruby
Victoria

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Great Dane Names Inspired By Color

Great Danes sport a variety of coat colors, from light brown to black and even blue.

The color of your dog's coat can make for interesting Great Dane names perfect for your pup's appearance. Let's check out the different options!

Fawn Dog Names

Fawn is defined as a tan color ranging from light in color all the way to dark deer-red. If your Great Dane has this color of coat, here are some names to consider.

Acorn
Almond
Amber
Bambi
Bean
Bear
Beige
Blondie
Braun– brown in German
Brownie
Brun – brown in Swedish
Buff
Butterscotch
Cashew
Charlie Brown
Cheddar
Chestnut
Chewbacca
Chip – like chocolate chip
Cocoa
Copper
Fawn
Ginger
Goldy
Hazel
Heath
Hershey
Honey
Java
Kahlua
Khaki
Kobicha – one of the Japanese traditional colors used in kimonos
Manila
Maple
Marron– brown in French
Mocha
Moose
Oak
Peaches
Peanut Butter
Penny
Poppy
Prairie
Pumpernickel
Russet
Sahara
Sandy
Sepia
Sesame
Sienna
Summer
Sunny
Tan
Tanner
Tawny
Teddy
Terra
Topaz
Wheaten
Woody

Black Dog Names

Black is another popular color for a Great Dane. This dark, glossy color is quite striking, especially on such a regal and statuesque dog.

Ash
Black Jack
Cinder
Coal
Crow
Ebony
Elvira
Ember
Enigma
Espresso
Inky
Jet
Midnight
Morticia
Mystery
Nero – black in Italian
Noir – black in French
Olive
Onyx
Pepper
Poe – Edgar Allen Poe
Preta/Preto – black in Portuguese
Raven
Shade
Shadow
Shady
Smokey
Stormy
Tarmac
Thunder
Zorro

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Brindle Dog Names

According to the American Kennel Club (AKC) standard, the Brindle coat color is golden-yellow with black markings across the body in a chevron pattern. Check out these great names inspired by the pattern and coloring.

Brindi
Brownie
Cadbury
Camo
Caramel
Caramelo
Chev – short for chevron
Cocoa
Godiva
Guiness
Heath
Hershey
Hickory
Inky
Kahlua
Nutella
Oriole
Porter
Raisin
Reese
Rolo
Sarge
Stripes
Sundae
Tiger
Tootsie
Tortie – Tortoiseshell pattern
Umber

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Harlequin and Merle Names

Great Danes can also sport coats with incredible patterns. This is most commonly found in harlequin and merle colored canines.

The harlequin coat is white with 'torn' black patches over the body. The patches are evenly-spread throughout, creating a gorgeous, interesting pattern.

For Great Danes with a merle coat, the pattern is similar to that of a harlequin but with a base color of gray.

If your dog fits one of these descriptions, these pattern-inspired ideas might just be a fit.

Blot
Blotch
Checkers
Dot
Dottie
Freckles
Harley
Harlow
Jackson – artist Jackson Pollock
Kaleidoscope
Merle
Marble
Mosaic
Patches
Pebbles
Pixel
Pollock – artist Jackson Pollock
Puzzle
Smudge
Speck
Speckles
Spot
Sprinkles

Blue/Gray Dog Names

Amazingly, the Great Dane can also be blue in color. This is a steel-blue that looks almost gray or silver, depending on the light.

If your new dog boasts this beautiful coloring, you might just like one of the following names.

They also work great for Great Danes with a merle coat.

Aqua
Ash
Azure
Blue
Cerulean
Cobalt
Cyan
Dusty
Flint
Fog
Gray
Grey
Marine
Misty
Navy
Pewter
Sapphire
Silver
Sky
Slate
Stone
Storm
Teal

Mantle Names

For a mantle coat, the entire body is black in color with a white muzzle as well as a white neck and chest. A part of all the four legs must also be white, as does a tip of the tail.

The following black and white dog names are perfect for a mantle pup.

They also work well for Great Danes with a harlequin pattern.

Banksy
Charlie Chaplin
Checkers
Chess
Cookie
Cruella
Dice
Domino
Jeeves
Monk
Oreo
Panda
Pepe Le Pew
Peppermint Patty
Perdita
Pongo
Puffin
Shamu
Skunky
Snoopy
Soccer
Spade
Tux
Tuxedo
Whaley
Ying Yang

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White Dog Names

Although it's very rare for a Great Dane to be completely white, many feature this color prominently in their fur. If this is the case with your canine, the following white dog names could be a fit.

Alabaster
Al Bino
Bianco/Bianca – white in Italian
Blizzard
Bones
Boo
Casper
Cotton
Crystal
Dove
Frosty
Gardenia
Ghost
Ice
Ivory
January
Marshmallow
Pearl
Polar
Powder
Snowball
Snowy
Sugar
Winter

Ironic Great Dane Names

Continuing the list of Great Dane names, let's look at some ironic ideas that playfully toy with their size.

After all, how funny would it be to give a hulking Great Dane the name "Tiny"?

If you're on board with exploring this idea, check out these names.

Baby
Bean
Bitsy
Bitty
Button
Elf
Half Pint
Little
Minnie
Morsel
Munchkin
Nugget
Peanut
Peewee
Pixie
Pumpkin
Puny
Runt
Scrappy
Shorty
Shrimpy
Smalley
Smalls
Squirt
Teensy
Tiny

Funny Great Dane Names

If you like the idea of a funny, entertaining name, then you'll get a kick out of these hilarious dog names. They're silly, goofy and just a little bit weird and wacky.

Funny Male Names

Bacon
Boss
Bubba
Corky
Chuck Norris
Chunk
Cletus
Dilbert
Dude
Fabio
Frito
Frodo
Gonzo
Homer
Jaba
McGruff
Nacho
Ole
Opie
Pee Wee
Romeo
Skip
Spud
Taco
Tamale
Toto
Trouble
Waldo
Yoda

Funny Female Dog Names

Babushka
Beaker
Biscuit
Brunhilda
Bunny
Cheeto
Chica
Cupid
Cutie
Flo
Kitty
Marge
Myrtle
Nugget
Olga
Pinky
Spanx
Squeaky
Stinky
Sweetie
Tankerbell
Twinkie
Ursula

Famous Great Danes

The Great Dane is one of the most recognizable dog breeds in the world and has been featured in movies, television shows and more.

These famous Great Danes might serve up the inspiration you need when naming your dog.

Scooby-Doo – animated franchise featuring titular Great Dane
Marmaduke – newspaper comic strip
Astro – canine character in The Jetsons
Landru – Great Dane from The Burbs
Einstein – animated Great Dane in Oliver & Company
Duke – Great Dane from Disney's The Swiss Family Robinson
Turk – Great Dane from Disney's The Swiss Family Robinson
Gibson – tallest dog in the Guinness World Records

Final Thoughts: Great Dane Names

Finding the right name for your new dog is never easy. With so many options, it can be hard finding just the right one.

And since you'll be saying the name daily for years to come, you want to get it right.

Fortunately, our guide to Great Dane names include 655+ options to choose from.

If a name sounds interesting, make a note of it. Don't think too hard.

Once you've compiled all possible names, narrow them down one by one.

When you've got a handful figured out, try each one with your new dog and see if it fits their appearance and personality. You'll know which one is right in your gut!

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How Do You Pick the Right Name?

How do you know if you've picked the right name for your dog? That's a question all new dog parents ask.

After years of helping new pup parents, here are some tips we've picked up when it comes to selecting a name for your dog:

Is it easy to say? Some names are great in theory but tough to pronounce in everyday life. Before you lock in on a name, make sure it rolls off the tongue.
Say it out loud. Can you imagine loudly calling for your dog with this name? If not, then it's not the right name and you should move on.
Does it fit your dog? Check to see if the name matches your dog's personality and appearance. This is important for both you and your pup.
And finally, trust your gut. When you find the right name, you'll know it!

5 Easy Steps to Teach a Dog Their Name

Once you have a name, how do you teach it to your dog?

All pup parents go through this scenario. They've picked out a perfect name and can't wait to start using it for their dog.

The only problem is their pup doesn't recognize it yet.

If you're in this situation, don't fret. Teaching your dog their name is a lot easier than you think.

Here are five easy steps to take to teach your dog their name.

Get some small treats and put your dog on a leash in a location without any distractions.
Say your puppy's name in a clear, happy, excited voice.
As soon as they look at you, say "yes" and give them a treat.
Wait until they look away and then repeat the process 3-5 times.
Play this name game several times a day and soon they'll know and love responding to their name!

Want to learn more about how to teach a dog their name? We have an awesome guide that makes it easy.

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Jessi Larson

Jessi is a marketing strategist for Fortune 50 companies who loves to research and write about all things dog. She is the proud mom to Toby, a giant Labrador Retriever who thinks he's a lapdog. He inspires her to be a better pet parent and to share advice with other dog owners.

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