100 Expert Rottweiler Names: Clever, Cute & Strong Picks for Your Rottie

Rottweiler names can reflect the tough image of this popular breed, but they can also tell the world about the dog you know and love.

We’ve got funny options, cute ideas, and even the best boy and girl Rottweiler names!

Here are our top choices for 2019

Male Rottweiler Names

NitroBoomer AstraSheba JaxLex BanditPyro PistolBuck GangstaWags BossTug TankBuck GizmoJock AjaxHades SultanNitro MaxMilton BeauNapoleon BulletHagrid

Rottweilers have managed to combine the best of two worlds.

They’re incredibly cute and yet can still have a tough-as-nails look.

Female Rottweiler names

Female Rottweilers are a delightful mix of toughness and femininity.  One of these girl Rottweiler names will suit your beautiful girl perfectly.
UrsaJojo BellaCoco VixenStorm BuffyGracie LeiaTrinity RosieMerida CaraPadme WillowLuna AvaAntiope AngelElecktra KatnissDaisy LaraDaenerys SansaBrienne ZeldaZoe RipleyBetsy
Rottweilers have loyal, loving natures, and a personality that has won over dog lovers around the world.

Their size, strong neck and beautiful barrel chest together with their striking coloring make this a very distinctive breed.

For more inspiration check out our huge Dog Names library. Ideas to suit every pup!

If you haven’t found what you are looking for in those lists, don’t panic!

We have lots more ideas for you.

Good dog names for Rottweilers are just a scroll away!

Rottweiler Names – where to start?

Rottweilers are popular the world over, coming in at number 8 out of all the breeds in the USA.

Part of their appeal is of course down to their strength of character. So if you’re looking for some genuine ideas that would be great for any dog, then strong dog names are a great place to start.

Tough Rottweiler Names

You don’t need to use human names when choosing your boy or girl Rottweiler names. Below are some of our top dog names for Rottweilers with attitude.

• Admiral
• Ace
• Archer
• Axl
• Blaze
• Bolt
• Boomer
• Bronson
• Colt
• Cooper
• Crusher
• Drover
• Flare
• Ghost
• Jinx
• Jupiter
• Kevlar
• Nitro
• Onyx
• Pipes
• Reaper
• Rhino
• Ripley
• Rogue
• Salam
• Slash
• Tank
• Tanner
• Titan
• Titus
• Venus

Take a look at some more tough name ideas here!

More good Rottweiler names

It’s often worth considering the origins of your dog’s breed when thinking about Rottweiler dog names.

Rottweilers were bred to guard livestock but were also used as general purpose farm dogs, even pulling carts and hauling heavy packages

The strong and cool-sounding Rottweiler puppy names below might just fit your dog.

• Levi
• Carter
• Brandy
• Keeper
• Inky
• Trusty
• Joey
• Captain
• Zeek
• Humphrey
• Bandit

Strong female Rottweiler names

If you’re looking for some girl Rottweiler names that really pack a punch, below are some of the strongest female Rottweiler names around.

Enjoy this list of Rottweiler female names!

• Akita
• Acadia
• Kitana
• Punky
• Avril
• Elektra
• Lagartha
• Pyro
• Mystique (X-Men)

Strong male Rottweiler names

Along the same lines, one of these tough male Rottweiler names may suit your best boy to perfection

• Buck
• Odin
• Goliath (Biblical giant)
• Samson
• Taz (from Looney Tunes)
• Tiberius (Roman emperor)
• Riggs
• Titan
• Thor
• Pistol
• Loki
• Joker (Batman villain)

Cute Rottweiler names

Let’s not forget another defining trait of Rottweilers outside of their hefty size and tough look. They’re also super cute.

The Rottweiler’s wide, trusting and soulful face draws you right in.

So below are some cute Rottweiler puppy names.

• Alex
• Cookie
• Coco
• Pepsi
• Wags
• Waffle
• Tizzy
• Treacle
• Weeny
• Candy
• Queenie
• Zoe

But not everyone wants cute from Rottwieler dog names. What a lot of us want, is something that is just plain cool.

Cool Rottweiler names

Want to look at some names that sound cool, topical and maybe a little humorous?

Below are some dog names for Rottweilers chosen for their coolness factor.

• Doom
• Toxin
• Gambit (from DC Comics)
• Bucky (from Captain America)
• Dredd (Judge Dredd)
• Jett
• Draco (Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter)
• Dude
• Bro

Popular & traditional names

When it comes to good names for Rottweilers, you can’t discount the classics.

Classics are usually classics for a reason, after all.

These names strike the balance between sounding cool and tough.

• Harley
• Butch
• Gracie
• Rex
• Holly
• Fang
• Bella
• Maximus
• Lucy
• Outlaw
• Tugger

German Rottweiler names

The name Rottweiler is thought to hail from the German town of Rottweil.

So another popular way of choosing your Rottweiler dog names is to give them a German name.

We especially like.

• Henrik (ruler of the home)
• Schatzi (German girlfriend)
• Jaeger (hunter)
• Bruno (from “brun,” meaning brown)
• Wilhelmina (protector)
• Theobold (bold)
• Sigrid (beautiful victory)

Of course, if you want to stand out from the crowd you’ll need a unique name

Unique Rottweiler names

Want a Rottweiler name that you won’t hear called out in the dog park and seven dogs come running?

Then take a look at the Rottie names below, which were combed from comic books, mythology and sci fi.

   

• Brainiac (DC Comics)
• Ragnar (Viking warrior)
• Eris (Greek goddess of chaos)
• Eros (Greek god of love)
• Moya (Farscape)
• Talyn (Farscape)
• Moirai (another name for the Greek Fates)
• Clio (Greek muse of history)
• Thalia (Greek muse of comedy)
• Nyx (Greek primordial goddess of night)
• Doom-Nomitron (Rick & Morty)

Big dog names for a Rottweiler

Why not try something that sounds especially epic and mighty.

Comic books are often a great source of inspiration, along with a couple of other classic dog names.

• Anarky (DC Comics)
• Atrocitus (DC Comics)
• Bizarro (DC Comics)
• Telos (DC Comics)
• Grundy (DC Comics)
• Chaos
• Boss
• T-bone
• Apollo
• Gnasher
• Axel
• Jetta
• Ace
• Spade
• Admiral
• Erebus (Greek primordial deity of darkness)
• Zatanna (DC Comics)
• Black Jack

Readers Rottweiler names

And finally, below is a list of some names for Rottweilers suggested by our readers. Don’t forget to add yours in the comments below!

• Bella
• Boss
• Brimstone
• Gunner
• Jadis
• Maggie
• Magnum
• Marli
• Odin
• Sadie
• Sinbad

What’s your favorite Rottweiler name?

Names that sound distinctly masculine can often be found in literature and mythology. And for more up to date ideas, try thinking about the names of the characters in your favorite action movies.

How about you? Do you have some good names for Rottweilers, that you can’t see on the list?

Feel free to share your favorite Rottie names in the comments section below.

Bringing Home A New Puppy?

Bringing home your Rottweiler puppy is a wonderful event. You’ll find help and support in caring for your puppy both here on this website and in our forum

If you are still undecided – don’t miss these lists:

• Tough Dog Names
• More Male Dog Names
• More Female Dog Names
• Cocker Spaniel Names
• Cool Dog Names
• Puppy Names

Further Reading

•  The Rottweiler: A Complete Guide