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600 Unforgettable Bulldog Names
to Begin a Beautiful Friendship
The ultimate Bulldog names list is here! Bulldogs are the 4th most popular dog breed because they are friendly, calm, courageous and adorable. This breed has its origin in the British islands where it was originally used in an extremely cruel, and now banned, sport called "bull baiting".
I recommend you look through our list of bulldog names specifically chosen for this breed and when you pick one make a memorable moment out of it. Gather the family around and teach your new family member its name. It's a fun and easy activity that will introduce you and your new puppy to positive training methods.
How you teach your bulldog its name? Simple, grab several pieces of kibble or yummy treats and say its name. As soon as your dog looks at you, say "good boy!" and give him the treat. If there are many members of the family around, you can make a circle and call your puppy one by one. He will learn his name in no time at all!
Start training your bulldog puppy right away to prevent problem behaviors later on. Here are 3 tips to have your home ready when your new bulldog puppy arrives.
- Toys! The first few days you bring your puppy home, he may seem calm, this is because he is adjusting to his new home. Once he settles, he will want to explore and chew on everything. That is way I recommend you have plenty of toys for your puppy to explore (instead of your furniture!). Kong Dog Toys are the best for your puppy because they are interactive, indestructible and safe.
- Potty training! It may take a few weeks or months for your puppy to be fully potty trained, but it helps if you are ready for it. Choose the area you want your puppy to do his business and cover it with Puppy Pee Pads, any brand is good, you can even use newspaper or nothing at all! You will take your puppy to this area every 1-2 hours and give him a treat if he pees or poops. If your puppy pees in other places DO NOT punish him, simple clean up after him with enzymatic dor urine cleaner which is the only way to get all the urine smell and avoid your puppy peeing always in the same places.
- Socialization! You have a limited window of opportunity to make sure your puppy grows up to be a social, friendly and confident dog. when you are ready, visit our . Bulldog training guide for step-by-step tutorials.
Now, lets pick a name for your Bulldog!
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Names for Sweet and Chunky Bulldogs
Bulldogs are cute and friendly, their wrinkled faces make us want to squish them all around. The best bulldog names are short, sharp and memorable. However, longer names can also be a good choice if the word is very different from the English language, that way your dog will be able to differenciate it from the rest of your babling.
Girl Bulldog Names |
Boy Bulldog Names |
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ANGEL |
MACBETH |
BALOO |
OTTO |
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Did you know?Bulldogs are not very good swimmers, their large head, short legs and wide body size makes it hard for them to stay above water. Always keep an eye your Bulldog around bodies of water! |
Names for Brave and Energetic Bulldogs
English bulldogs tend to be calm and don't require as much exercise as American bulldogs, so if you are adopting and American Bulldog, this list of bulldog names can be very useful. If you will adopt an English bulldog, this list is also a good one, since their stocky bodies makes this breed look badass!
Female Bulldog Names |
Male Bulldog Names |
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AKUMA |
NEMESIS |
AMMO |
GOLDUST |
Bulldog Fun Fact!English Bulldogs, as we know them today, are different from the original bulldogs used for bull-fighting. Today's Bulldogs are less aggressive, in fact, they make excellent family pets. |
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Famous Bulldogs and Celebrity Bulldog Owners
There are not as many famous bulldogs as other breeds, but here is a list of the ones that have starred in TV shows and movies, are known sports mascots or have become celebrities online! You will also find a list of celebrities that own bulldogs and their names to inspire you.
Famous Bulldogs from TV shows and movies
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HECTOR: A Bulldog cartoon in the Tweety and Sylvester cartoon |
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BUTCH: A bulldog cartoon that first appeared in the Pluto cartoon in the 1940s. |
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SPIKE: A bulldog cartoon in the Tom and Jerry series. He had a pup named Tike. |
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MAX: “Jake and the Fatman” US TV series that run from 1987 to 1992. It was a detective series and the main character, a prosecutor, had an English Bulldog named Max. |
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McBARKER: “Mr. Magoo” started as short cartoon film that become a popular cartoon TV show in the 1960s. The main character was a wealthy retiree who can’t see very well and thus gets into funny situations with his talking bulldog McBarker. |
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Angus: In 1997, Leslie Nielsen starred in the “Mr. Magoo” movie that portrayed a bulldog named Angus. The role of “Angus” is played by 4 English bulldogs, three females and one male. Their names were: Lili, Cissy, Lazania and Billy. |
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Mr. BEEFY: From the movie “Little Nicky”, Mr. Beefy is a talking Bulldog that helps one of Satan’s sons who goes to earth to save his father. The role of Mr. Beefy is actually played by 3 Bulldogs named Roo, Harvey and Harley. |
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COLOSSUS: In the 2002 Romantic comedy “Van Wilder”, the main character has an English Bulldog named Colossus. The role is played by one dog named Taker. |
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ROCKY: From the movie 2008 Leatherheads American Sports Comedy movie. Curly is the team mascot and is played by a dog named Rocky. |
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University Bulldog Mascots
Ironclas Tupper, such a cute dog and name!BRUISER: Mascot of Adrian College
SPIKE: Mascot of Allan Hancock College
JERRY: Mascot of Arkansas Tech University
BULLY: Mascot of Barton College
BUTCH: Mascot of Bowie State University
IRONCLAD TUPPER: Mascot of Bryant University
BUTLER BLUE: Mascot of Butler University
TIMEOUT and VICTOR E.: Mascot of California State University, Fresno (Fresno State)
GENERAL and BOO V.: Mascots of The Citadel
BOOMER: Mascot of Dean College
GRIFF: Mascot of Drake University
BRUTUS: Mascot of Ferris State University
The dog in the picture is the first Handsome Dan, mascot of Yale University. It was adopted in 1889 and you can see how the breed characteristics have changed since then.JACK: Mascot of Georgetown University
BARNEY: Mascot of Gardner-Webb University
UGA: Mascot of University of Georgia
SPIKE Q. GONZAGA: Mascot of Gonzaga University
DUKE DOG: Mascot of James Madison University
GENERAL DETERMINATION: Mascot of Kettering University
TECH XX and CHAMP: Mascots of Louisiana Tech University
BEN: Mascot of McPherson College
CHAMP: Mascot of University of Minnesota Duluth
CHARGE: Mascot of University of Montana Western
BULLY: Mascot of Mississippi State University
BUSTER: Mascot of Union University
ROCKY: Mascot of University of North Carolina at Asheville
TARZAN: University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
This is UGA, mascot of the University of Georgia.ADDIE/ADELAIDE: University of Redlands
SPIKE: Samford University
BRANDI and DUKE: Southwestern Oklahoma State University
SPIKE and SIMONE: Truman State University
COLONEL ROCK: Western Illinois University
VICTOR E. BULLDOG: Wingate University
HANDSOME DAN: Yale University
Celebrities and their Bulldogs
Adam Sandler has 3 bulldogs and even had a role in the movie "Little Nicky" with a dog of this breed.Adam Sandler and MEATBALL, MATZOBALL and BABU
Ozzy Osbourne and LOLA
Olivia Wilde and LOLA
Pink and ELVIS
Brad Pitt and JACQUES
Janice Dickinson with LLOYD
Willow Smith with ROCKEFELLER
Joe Jonas with WINSTON
Verne Troyer with BANANA
Chris Brown with CHIEF and DIAMOND
Michael Phelps with HERMAN
Jessica Biel with EAST
Miley Cyrus with her Bulldog. She has also owned several other dogs of various breeds and even other pets.Gloria Estefan with ISAAC, BIGGIE and NOELLE
David Beckham with COCO
Reese Witherspoon with FRANK SINATRA
Danny Trejo with DAISY
Calvin Coolidge with BOSTON BEANS
Warren Harding with BUDDY
John Legend & Christy Teigen with PUDDY
Miley Cyrus with ZIGGY
Jay Baruchel with PAL
Shia Labeous & Carey Mulligan with BRANDO
Samantha Ronson with CADILLAC
Truman Capote with MAGGIE
Ice-T with SPARTACUS
Howard Sterns & Beth Ostrosky with BIANCA
Brad Pitt and his Bulldog JACQUESJason Aldean with ATHENS
Rob Dyrdek with BEEF and MEATY
Jodie Marsh with PADDY
Pete Went & Ashlee Simpson with HEMINGWAY
Michale Jackson with LARGE
Valentino Rossi with GUIDO, CESARE and CECILIA
Val Chmerkovskiy with SIR SLEEP A LOT
Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling with MAGGIE
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Funny Names for Bulldogs
Bulldogs are such adorable dogs, they are big, clumsy and wrinkled. The perfect breed for funny bulldog names that will make you smile everytime.
Girl Bulldog Names |
Boy Bulldog Names |
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BACHATA |
OCEAN |
BACON |
MOOSE |
British vs. American vs. French Bulldog Names
Bulldogs come in a nice variety of nationalities, why not pick a traditional name from the country of your dog origin? These 3 breeds come from the Old English Bulldog created in England to fight with bulls. Immigrants from England brought their Old English Bulldogs to America and created the new breed. The French Bulldog was actually created in England as a toy version of the Bulldog and later became very popular in France due to English immigrants.
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Traditional American Names |
Traditional French Names |
GirlsAGATHA |
BoysARCHIBALD |
GirlsADDISON |
BoysBILLY |
GirlsAMÉLIE |
BoysALPHONSE |
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BETH |
CLIVE |
DAKOTA |
ELLIOT |
CORALIE |
JÉROME |
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EDITH |
FERGUS |
JENNIFER |
LANDON |
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LORENE |
OSMAN |
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Bulldog Names From Our Readers (Share yours too!)
Our readers have shared with us the names of their dogs, you can share your dog's name too! Just fill out the form below and your dog's name will soon be on our list.
Girl Bulldog Names
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I searched and put together this list of bulldog names just for you, the lucky owner of a brand new bulldog puppy. I truly hope you find the perfect name and enjoy life with your new furry best friend!
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