You can embrace their tough reputation—or you can go the more ironic route.

Rottweiler names can reflect the working breed's muscular build, confidence, and fierce loyalty. Thankfully, they make the job fun with their distinctive personalities and black-and-brown coloring.

An obedient and intelligent breed, Rottweilers are often very protective of their family members, which can make them useful watch dogs. These dogs are also known to be playful and affectionate companions, despite their strength and tough reputation.

To help inspire you, we’ve pulled together 200 rottweiler names that range from classic and creative to funny and cute.

Top Rottweiler Names

Rottweilers are known for their devotion, intelligence, and strength. These self-assured pups exude confidence and deserve a name that matches that energy. These are our top picks for names that truly capture the essence of a rottweiler.

• Amaya

• Aspen

• Athena

• Atlas

• Beya

• Brick

• Cleo

• Clyde

• Fiona

• Graham

• Hazel

• Hudson

• Lottie

• Maverick

• Mila

• Odie

• Raven

• River

• Rocket

• Rolo

• Romeo

• Samson

• Sasha

• Stella

• Stormy

• Zora

Female Rottweiler Names

For female Rottweilers, we like names that highlight your dog's smarts and confidence—names just as elegant as their shiny black-and-brown coats.

• Alicia

• Angel

• Ari

• Babs

• Belle

• Bonnie

• Carly

• Clover

• Coco

• Delilah

• Diamond

• Dora

• Ella

• Emma

• Finley

• Hope

• Jade

• Jenna

• Kaylee

• Kelly

• Kim

• Kira

• Leah

• Libby

• Lily

• Lucy

• Lula

• Lulu

• Maya

• Melissa

• Mikah

• Mishka

• Molly

• Petra

• Pink

• Piper

• Polly

• Ramona

• Rita

• Rochelle

• Ronda

• Rosey

• Roxy

• Ruby

• Sadie

• Selena

• Sheila

• Shelly

• Sophie

• Tess

• Uma

• Wendy

• Willow

• Windy 
  

Male Rottweiler Names

For male dogs, think of a name that would work for both a body guard at a club and a cool high school science teacher.

• Aaron

• Angus

• Apollo

• Archie

• Asher

• Austin

• Bane

• Baxter

• Billy

• Bingley

• Boomer

• Bowser

• Bruce

• Bruster

• Charlie

• Cody

• Cosmo

• Craig

• DJ

• Dozer

• Duke

• Falcon

• Frank

• Frankie

• Fred

• Gino

• Gunner

• Henry

• Hunter

• Jake

• Jeff

• Julian

• Justin

• Kenny

• Larry

• Matt

• Monty

• Paul

• Randall

• Remy

• Ricky

• Rico

• Roger

• Ronnie

• Ruben

• Samuel

• Scout

• Shark

• Shep

• Snoop

• Thunder

• Toby

• Tony

• Turner

• Zeus

• Zion

Funny Rottweiler Names

For a breed that is sometimes unfairly labeled as aggressive, it can be fun to give them a goofy name that contradicts that reputation.

• Bongo

• Brows

• Chopper

• Cow

• Goob

• Goose

• Groucho

• Heinz

• Moose

• Pepperoni

• Scooter

• Tequila

• Turbo

• Turkey

• Twix

• Unit

• Whiskey

German Rottweiler Names

Rottweilers originated in German, so why not go back to their homeland for your dog's name?

• Analiese

• Annike

• Ansel

• Axel

• Bach

• Clara

• Frieda

• Fritz

• Greta

• Gunther

• Hans

• Hansel

• Heidi

• Helga

• Hugo

• Klaus

• Ludwig

• Max

• Otis

• Otto

• Rolf

• Wolfgang

Cute Rottweiler Names

With their expressive eyebrows and friendly faces, Rottweilers deserve a name as cute as they are. We especially like names inspired by candy to match these dogs’ chocolate and caramel coats.

• Baby

• Bailey

• Bandit

• Barbie

• Bear

• Button

• Candy

• Caramel

• Coffee

• Cookie

• Hershey

• Inky

• Midnight

• Milky Way

• Minnie

• Nutella

• Pebbles

• Petunia

• Poncho

• Reese

• Shadow

• Sky

• Snickers

• Stevie

• Tootsie Roll

How to Choose the Perfect Rottweiler Name

When choosing a name for your Rottweiler, first think about the type of names that you usually like. Do you usually prefer classic “human” names, like Charlie, Sadie, or Justin? Or do you prefer more unique names with a little flair, like Bandit, Pepperoni, or Tequila?

Next, think about which of your Rottweiler's features you would like to honor with a name. You could highlight their size and muscles with a name like Moose or Bowser, their coloring with a name like Snickers or Midnight, or their steady personality, with a name like Diamond or Hope.

Naming a pet is a very personal process, so use the names in this guide for inspiration and expand and brainstorm your own list. Don’t be afraid to have fun with it —just remember, whatever you choose, you’ll have to be comfortable shouting it at the dog park.

Read the original article on The Spruce Pets.