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Choosing the perfect name for your Bulldog is very important – after all, he will be carrying it around for the rest of his life! There are plenty of places to draw inspiration for your Bulldog’s name but if you need a little help getting the ideas flowing, consider the top ten male and female Bulldog names listed below.

Top 10 Male Bulldog Names

Whether your Bulldog is strong and sullen or bright and cheerful, one of the names on the list below could be a perfect fit.

1. Gus – This name is shared by the tubby little mouse in the animated film Cinderella – he was sweet and funny, just like your beloved Bulldog.

2. Bailey – A creamy Irish liquor is the inspiration for this name. It is sweet and irresistible, just like the Bulldog’s cheery personality.

3. Ace – A well-kept secret like an ace up your sleeve, Bulldogs are the best card in the deck. It also doesn’t hurt that Batman had a dog named Ace!

4. Diesel – Bulldogs are powerful little dogs – so powerful that you may be wondering if yours runs on diesel fuel instead of regular!

5. Max – The translation for this name means “great” or “strong” and it can be used as a shortened version of the name Maxamillion.

6. Bentley – Inspired by a brand of powerful luxury cars. Bentley is a name that will give your Bulldog an air of elegance and class.

7. Toby – This name could be a shortened version of Tobias or just something cute and sweet to call your Bulldog.

8. Coco – This name means “a gift sent from heaven” which is exactly what Bulldogs are. Designed to fill your world with love and joy, Bulldogs are nothing short of heavenly.

9. AJ – A quick and easy name to remember, AJ is a good fit for a male Bulldog.

10. Rocky – Inspired by the great boxer Rocky Balboa, this name is a perfect fit for the Bulldog, even if yours is more comfortable on the couch than in the ring.

Top 10 Female Bulldog Names

Female bulldog names can be cute and feminine or they can be sweet but strong – it is up to you to decide!

1. Stella – This name comes from the Latin and Italian word meaning “star” and it is the perfect description of the Bulldog’s shining personality.

2. Bella – Translated from the Italian for “beauty”, Bella is a lovely name for a lovely breed.

3. Zoey – This name is short and sweet, perfect for a female Bulldog. It comes from the Greek word meaning “life”.

4. Molly – Like the Unsinkable Molly Brown, a survivor of the sinking Titanic, Bulldogs are a strong and steadfast breed.

5. Rosie – A dog with a disposition as sweet as a flower deserves a name that is just as lovely.

6. Sadie – The perfect name for a Bulldog that has a bit of spunk, Sadie is reminiscent of the fun holiday Sadie Hawkins Day when girls have the power.

7. Angel – Sent directly from Heaven above, the Bulldog is nothing if not angelic.

8. Abby – Many Bulldog owners say that their dogs have old souls – Abby is a lovely and gently old-fashioned name that forms a perfect fit.

9. Lola – The name Lola is often translated to mean “princess”. In fact, Jack Osbourne had an English Bulldog named Princess Lola!

10. Maggie – Shortened from Margaret, this name is sweet and playful – just like the Bulldog!

No matter what name you choose for your Bulldog, make sure that it is something that suits him well. You can draw inspiration from your Bulldog’s personality for ideas or name him after someone or something that you love.

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~Petguide.com