250+ of the Best Names for Your Pit Bull

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Female Pit Bull Names
Male Pit Bull Names
Badass Pit Bull Names

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With their loyal, loving, and energetic personalities, pit bulls make excellent companions.

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In the United States, the term "pit bull' is generally used to describe any dog descended from bulldogs and terriers, or those sharing similar characteristics—a short and silky coat, wide head, and muscular build. In other countries, such as the United Kingdom, "pit bull" is a name for the UKC-recognized American pit bull terrier.

Today, pit bull is often used interchangeably to refer to a variety or combination of dog breeds. We're particularly fond of the affectionate nicknames these pups have collected over the years, like pibble, pittie, bully, and velvet hippo (so cute).

Pit bulls have beautiful coat patterns and coloring, ranging from deep black to pale white. No matter your new pit bull's coloring, you'll want to choose a name to suit their charming personality and attractive features. Find inspiration for your new pittie's name with the lists below.

Female Pit Bull Names

Pick a name for your adorable girl pit bull that captures your bully babe's charm and strength.

Addie
Aspen
Aurora
Baby
Betty
Bonnie
Brooklyn
Buffy
Clara
Cleo
Colette
Diana
Ellie
Florence
Franny
Harriet
Heather
Jessie
Lady
Leanna
Leona
Lila
Lola
Maeve
Penny
Piper
Poppy
Raja
Roxie
Ruby
Stella
Trixie
Zoe

Male Pit Bull Names

Find the perfect name for your loyal, fun, and adventurous pibble boy!

Ace
Archie
Basil
Bruce
Bruno
Buddy
Buster
Carter
Charlie
Chip
Dodge
Duke
Elias
Elliot
Felix
Finn
Flynn
Frankie
Franklin
Gideon
Hamilton
Hank
Jasper
Jefferson
Kip
Lenny
Leon
Noah
Odie
Otis
Ozzy
Rico
Sal
Simon
Tyler

Badass Pit Bull Names

There's no denying that pit bulls are as badass as dogs come. Strong, loyal, and confident, pit bulls are perfectly suited to one of these cool names.

Ajax
Arya
Aragorn
Aslan
Bane
Blaze
Butch
Fang
Harley
Jinx
Mayhem
Pyro
Reign
Riptide
Spike
Vixen
Xena
Zelda

Unique Pit Bull Names

Tired of finding the same name suggestions on every list? Every dog is different and deserves a name as unique and special as they are.

Arrow
Banjo
Barnacle
Bullseye
Chili
Cricket
Doodle
Fable
Fern
Fidget
Lars
Midge
Mr. Worldwide
Orion
Oslo
Pickle
Rowan
Winthrop
Zara
Ziggy (stardust)
Zora

Mythological Pit Bull Names

If you're struggling to find the perfect name for your pit bull BFF, consider one of these names from mythology and folklore. Tenacious, intelligent, and extraordinary, pit bull dogs are perfectly suited to a name inspired by mythological heroes.

Apollo (Greek god of the sun)
Ariadne (princess in Greek mythology)
Artemis (Greek goddess of the moon)
Athena (Greek goddess of wisdom)
Brigid (Irish goddess of poets)
Circe (Greek enchantress)
Echo (Greek nymph)
Eros (in Greek mythology, Cupid)
Freya (Norse goddess of love and beauty)
Gaea (in Greek mythology, Mother Earth)
Hela (Norse goddess of the underworld)
Hercules (Greek hero)
Hera (Greek goddess and queen of heaven)
Hermes (Greek god of trade)
Loki (Norse god of mischief)
Midas (King in Greek mythology)
Pandora (in Greek mythology, the first woman)
Pluto (Greek god of the underworld)
Selkie (in Scottish folklore, creatures who are part seal and part human)
Theseus (Greek Hero)
Thor (Norse god of thunder)
Vulcan (Roman god of fire)
Zeus (Greek god of the sky)

Celebrity Pit Bull Names

Hollywood celebrities love their pit bulls. Choose a name inspired by one of these celebrities who have a pibble of their own!

Alicia (Silverstone)
Betty (White)
Channing (Tatum)
Fred (Astaire)
Jack (Johnson)
Jessica (Alba)
Jennifer (Aniston)
Jon (Stewart)
Josh (Hutcherson)
Katherine (Heigl)
Kevin (Bacon)
Lake (Bell)
Liam (Hemsworth)
Marc (Jacobs)
Miranda (Lambert)
Rachael (Ray)
Serena (Williams)
Tom (Brady)

Names for Blue Pit Bulls

Blue nose pit bulls have a rare, blue-gray hue to their skin, eyes, nose, and nails, giving them a gorgeous silvery coat. It's no wonder these pups are sometimes referred to as "velvet hippos!"

Ash
Blue
Cloud
Comet
Fog
Iron
Lapis
Luna
Misty
Nickel
Pebble
Shadow
Slate
Smoke
Spruce
Steel
Stone
Storm
Thunder

Names for Black Pit Bulls

Black pit bulls have luxurious solid coats and the same incredibly loyal and active personalities as all pit bulls. Check out our suggestions for the perfect name that suits your strong, sweet black pit bull pup.

Bean
Bear
Blackberry
Charcoal
Cinder
Flint
Ink
Jet
Licorice
Midnight
Noir
Nyx
Onyx
Panther
Pepper
Phantom
Raven
Stella
Velvet
Vesper
Vortex
Wednesday (Addams)

Names for White Pit Bulls

White pit bulls are decidedly dashing and regal. These loving companions are suited to a name inspired by their glossy white coats.

Alabaster
Alaska
Aspen
Bianca
Birch
Blizzard
Brie
Cashew
Casper
Coconut
Crystal
Denali
Dove
Frost
Glimmer
Lily
Misty
Opal
Paddington
Pearl
Popcorn
Powder
Sierra
Snowball
Twilight
Yeti

Names for Red Pit Bulls

Red nose pit bulls are intelligent, affectionate, and energetic as well as adorable. Choose one of these names inspired by their unique tawny coloring.

Amber
Apricot
Blush
Brick
Bronze
Copper
Coral
Ember
Fawn
Ginger
Hazel
Honey
Marigold
Nutmeg
Peach
Pumpkin
Rose
Russet
Rusty
Redwood
Sable
Sandy
Topaz

Names for Brindle Pit Bulls

Brindle pit bulls have a unique range of colors and patterns on a base of tan or brown. These designs can range from tiger stripes to delicate swirls. Choose a name for your best friend based on their exceptional coat.