190 Strong, Sweet, and Silly Names for Great Danes

Famous for being the tallest dog breed, the Great Dane has a huge heart to match its enormous stature. Despite its name, the Great Dane breed developed not in Denmark, but in Germany, where they were first used to hunt ferocious wild boar. Later, their imposing size made them perfect for the job as estate guardians. Today’s Great Dane is a gentle giant, making the breed a wonderful family pet.

Choosing a name for your new Great Dane is an exciting endeavor. Here are 190 Great Dane name ideas to get you started.

Male Great Dane Names

These masculine names are perfect for any male Great Dane.

• Archie
• Arthur 
• Bandit
• Bruce
• Bo
• Bruno
• Cooper
• Finn
• George
• Gus
• Hank
• Harley
• Henry
• Jake
• Jax
• Kai
• Leo
• Louie
• Oliver
• Oscar
• Rocco
• Roscoe
• Tucker
• Winston
• Ziggy

Female Great Dane Names

Even though Great Danes are huge, feminine and girly names still fit them perfectly.

• Abbie
• Annie
• Ava
• Bella
• Belle
• Blossom
• Bonnie
• Callie
• Chloe
• Cleo
• Coco
• Dixie
• Dolly
• Hazel
• Ivy
• Josie
• Layla
• Lexi
• Lilly
• Lola
• Lulu
• Mabel
• Maddie
• Maggie
• Millie
• Mimi
• Minnie
• Nellie
• Penny
• Roxy
• Ruby
• Sage
• Willow
• Winnie
• Zoe

Classic & Timeless Great Dane Names

These classic dog names are an excellent choice for the dignified Great Dane.

• Bailey
• Baxter
• Boomer
• Buddy
• Bear
• Buster
• Daisy
• Duchess
• Duke
• Jack
• Laddie
• Lady
• Lassie
• Lucky 
• Lucy
• Max
• Molly
• Rex
• Rocky
• Rosie
• Rover
• Rusty
• Sadie
• Sam
• Scout
• Shadow
• Smokey
• Spot
• Teddy

Names for Big Dogs

When you have a larger-than-life dog, it’s only fitting to consider big dog names like these.

• Andre
• Atlas
• Bertha
• Bruiser
• Brutus
• Colossus
• Denali
• Diesel
• Everest
• Goliath
• Hulk
• Jumbo
• Mack
• Mammoth
• Maximus
• Moose
• Mr. Big
• Tank
• Thor
• Titan
• Yeti
• Zeus

Regal & Mythological Great Dane Names

Names from gods, royalty, and legends match the Great Dane’s noble personality.

• Aphrodite
• Apollo
• Artemis
• Athena
• Diana
• Freyja
• Hades
• Hector
• Helen
• Hercules
• Hermes
• Isis
• King
• Loki
• Medusa
• Minerva
• Neptune
• Njord
• Odin
• Odysseus
• Orpheus
• Pandora
• Poseidon
• Prince
• Princess
• Queenie
• Troy
• Vesta
• Vulcan

Pop Culture-Inspired Great Dane Names

These fun names are inspired by famous Great Danes and other iconic canine characters.

• Astro 
• Beethoven 
• Clifford
• Cujo
• Goofy
• Hootch
• Marley
• Marmaduke 
• Pluto
• Scooby-Doo 
• Snoopy

Funny & Quirky Great Dane Names

Choosing a lighthearted, ironic, or playful name is a lovely contrast with the Great Dane’s size.

• Baby
• Bigfoot
• Bitsy
• Cupcake
• Darling
• Fifi
• Fluffy
• Marshmallow
• Nugget
• Peanut
• Pipsqueak
• Pixie
• Tater Tot
• Tinkerbell
• Tiny
• Tootsie

Unique & Uncommon Great Dane Names

If you’re looking for something distinctive, consider these less common dog names.

• Arlo
• Ceres
• Ellie
• Enzo
• Fiona
• Gigi
• Gracie
• Harper
• Hera
• Juno
• Maisie
• Maya
• Nina
• Olive
• Pearl
• Penelope
• Phoebe
• Piper
• Pippa
• Poppy
• Skye
• Stella
• Tilly