Boxer Dog Names
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Throughout history, many famous people and celebrities have owned one of these striking dogs. From Rocky Marciano, the famous boxer, to George Clooney, Charlton Heston and Sylvester Stallone.
Visit our Famous Dog Names list if you are looking for more famous names.
The Boxer dog names list has dog names that sound tough, like Brutus and Duke, stately or important, like Napoleon and Caesar, as well as many that I just like.
Something to remember when naming your Boxer puppy is to match your dog's purpose and personality with their name. You might want to choose from our list of famous dog names or one syllable dog names.
Or maybe you want to name your new pup for a secret or personal reason, such as to remember a special person or time in your life.
To learn more about this dog breed, visit our Boxer dog breed information page. It's always a good idea to learn about temperament, trainability, and even a little of the breed's history before deciding on a dog breed. It's also fun.
Below is a list of my favorite 101 Boxer dog names. Browse or study the list and have fun.
If you don't find a name you like, return to our Dog Names by Breed page to see more categories, or expand your search to our list of more than 4,000 puppy names.
| Name | Meaning |
| Ace | Topnotch or first rate/ Latin "unity." |
| Admiral | Commander in chief of a fleet of ships. |
| Ajax | Eagle |
| Alex | From Alexandra - Defender of mankind. Female equivalent is Alexis. |
| Ali | Muslim - Noble, Exalted. Also the famous boxer, Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay). |
| Apollo | Destroyer or Beautiful Man. |
| Armstrong | With strong arms, or limbs |
| Baby | A young animal. An object or personal concern or indulgence. |
| Babyface | Someone who is very cute and young-looking |
| Bambam | Always active and bouncing; full of life |
| Bandito | A law-breaker, usually steals things |
| Banzai | Means "1000 years" or "long live" |
| Barbarian | Reminds me of the movie, "Conan the Barbarian." |
| Bear | Large mammal with large head, bulky body and coarse thick fur |
| Benji | Stands for "son of my right hand" |
| Bingo | A game where numbers are drawn and announced by a caller |
| Boris | A fighter, warrior. |
| Bozo | A dunce or fool. |
| Brittany | A Britain. |
| Bruiser | A large heavyset man. |
| Bruno | Brown haired man. |
| Brutus | Hearty and Stupid. |
| Caesar | Title for Roman Emperors - long haired. |
| Cakes | Large and round. Pleasing to the eye |
| Champ | A champion. |
| Chips | A thin fried potato chip. |
| Clyde | Means "cleansing". Can refer to a dog who is astonishingly clean. |
| Cosmic | Relating to the universe. Greatness, a cosmic force. |
| Cuba | Island country in the Caribbean. |
| Cujo | Aggressive and unpredictable behavior. |
| Darcy | From the stronghold. |
| Darwin | Beloved friend. |
| Duke | Highest ranking nobleman - Leader. A favorite among Boxer dog names. |
| Elvis | All wise. The prince of wisdom, friend |
| Fawn | Submissive, pretty, and young. Named for females. |
| Fearless | Brave and intrepid. Unafraid of anything |
| Frasier | A dog who makes you laugh with his antics, deliberate or otherwise. |
| Freud | Sexually-preoccupied, just like the famous psychologist. |
| Gabbi | Means "God is my might" |
| General | High Army or Air Force rank above Lieutenant General. |
| Ginger | A spice. |
| Governess | A woman who teaches children in a private household. |
| Guinness | Brand of stout beer from Ireland. |
| Hamlet | Its origin is German and it means Hero. |
| Hannibal | A strong and determined general who invaded Italy. |
| Harley | From the hare meadow. Also short for Harley Davidson, a rather "tough" motorcycle. |
| Hogan | Youth |
| Holyfield | A tough boxer who TKOed Mike Tyson. |
| Homer | Blind person or hostage, also means promise. |
| Honey | Sweet syrup produced by bees. |
| Jabba | Fat and lazy. Loves lounging around, not doing anything. |
| Jack | From John - God's gracious gift. |
| Jupiter | Physically big, just like the planet. Also means "Father God". |
| Kai | Rejoice |
| Keeper | Great name for a soccer player. |
| King | A male sovereign/Ruler. |
| Legend | A romanticised story from earlier times. One who achieves legendary fame. |
| Loverboy | A seductor. Easily gets the ladies. |
| Lucy | Among famous Boxer dog names. Jodi Foster's Boxer dog. |
| Maestro | Music master, composer or conductor. |
| Max | Large spring |
| Mischief | One that causes minor trouble or disturbances. |
| Molly | Irish for Mary. |
| Mona Lisa | Beautiful and charming, yet mysterious, just like the famous painting. |
| Mr T | I pitty the fool that doesn't like this name. For those who don’t know, that was one of Mr. T's famous lines. |
| Napoleon | Lion of the woodland dell. |
| Niles | Creative, muscular, and popular. |
| Nixo | Dark-skinned. Feared. |
| Oscar | Divine spearman - a fighter for God. |
| Pluto | The ninth and most distant planet from the sun. |
| Pongo | One who smells. |
| Prince | Male member of a royal family. |
| Queen | A female sovereign. |
| Rambo | Fearless. A valient fighter. |
| Rex | The King. The all powerful monarch. |
| Rocky | An underdog who made it big. |
| Romeo | Man from Rome. |
| Rose | Beatiful and delicate, just like the flower. |
| Shona | Form of Jane - God's gift of grace. |
| Skipper | Master of a ship. |
| Sly | One who is cunning, tricky and crafty. Short for Sylvester. |
| Stinger | One that stings. |
| Sugar Ray | After the 1980s welterweight boxing champion.for the pet who likes to throw his weight around! |
| Sullivan | Thinks of himself as the leader. |
| Tank | A large metal container. A heavily armed combat vehicle. |
| T-bone | A thick steak containing a T shaped bone. |
| Tilly | From Mathilda - Brave little maid. |
| Toby | From Tobias - God is good. |
| Triumph | Success or victory. |
| Turbo | Driven by a turbine - turbocharged. |
| Tyson | Son of the German. One of my favorite Boxer dog names. |
| Warrior | One who is experienced in battle. |
| Willy | Resolute protector |
| Woolf | Greatly loves and greedily eats food. |
| Xena | One who is hospitable to strangers. |
| Yogi | Funny and spoiled. Goes his own way to get what he wants. |
| Yummy | Looks, smells, and even feels delicious. |
| Zandra | Defender of mankind. |
| Zeus | Father of the Gods. |
| Zigzag | Moves in a left to rught pattern. Unsteady on his feet. |
| Zoe | Life |
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