Choosing a Name for Your American Bully

The American Bully is a companion dog breed, recently recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2013. A cross between a Staffordshire Terrier and an American Pit Bull Terrier, these dogs can look intimidating but are actually often very friendly.

The American Bully has been bred to be a family dog, with a gentle and friendly temperament. Aggressive behaviors have been intentionally bred out of these dogs, so they make loving and loyal pets.

American Bullies often have a high pain tolerance, which makes them more agreeable with small children who are likely to pull on their ears or tails. The American Bully is a very intelligent dog and will respond well to training.

They enjoy a challenge and will love the opportunity to use their muscles, so they make great exercise companions! If you ‘ve recently adopted an American Bully and are searching for the perfect name for your new companion, read on to get some ideas.

How To Name Your American Bully

The first thing to consider is that you probably should not change the name of an adult dog. If you are adopting an older dog who already has a name, they most likely already answer to that name and may find it difficult to change.
However, American Bullies are very intelligent and may catch on quickly if you change their name to something similar. For example, if your dog’s name is “Chance”, you might change his name to “Lance”.
Try to avoid common dog names like “Buddy” or “Lucky”, as that can lead to confusion at the dog park or the vet’s office. Pick something unique for your special friend!
Choose a name between one and two syllables, as dogs will be more likely to answer to a short name, and it will be easier for you to say when calling your dog.
Make sure you really like your dog’s name, because you’ll be saying it often!
Don’t be afraid to try out your dog’s new name for a few days to see if it fits for both of you. If you don’t love it after a week, pick something new.

Dignified American Bully Male Names

American Bullies are strong, stocky dogs with a proud stature and a friendly smile. A dignified or stately name will fit this breed perfectly.

Albert
Asher
Bradley
Charles
Constance
David
Dominic
Dylan
Edmund
Ezra
Francis
Graham
Gus
Harris
Henry
Hugo
Ian
Jasper
Jude
Julian
Laurent
Lawrence
Leopold (Leo)
Oliver
Owen
Quentin
Richard
Simon
Stewart
Theo
Toby
Vincent
Xavier

Dignified American Bully Female Names

Amelia
Aria
Belle
Blanche
Bridget
Camille
Celine
Charlotte
Claire
Daphne
Dior
Emerald
Fiona
Flora
Florence
Gracie
Gwyneth
Ivy
Jolie
Juliet
Lydia
Maddie
Margot
Odette
Penny
Queenie
Sylvia
Tabitha

Goofy American Bully Names

American Bullies can look scary, but they have a playful personality and a goofy smile when you get to know them.

Afro
Bambi
Barkley
Bitsy
Blooper
Bubba
Buffy
Chewie
Clumsy
Cujo
Dagwood
Diva
Doodle
Elmo
Fifi
Fluffy
Fuzzy
Hamburgler (Hammy)
Hooch
McGruff
Mittens
Muggles
Pee Wee
Pucky
Pumba
Putt Putt
Scooter
Smoochie
Socks
Spark Plug
Squeakers
Tinder
Tizzy
Tootsie
Waldo
Woofer
Woofles
Yoda

American Bully Names for Foodies

American Bullies love their food! Choose one of these sweet food names for your American Bully to give a smile to everyone your dog meets.

Apple
Bagel
Baguette
Beans
Biscotti
Biscuit
Blondie
Blueberry
Bosco
Breadstick
Brownie
Burger
Burrito
Butterball
Butternut
Cake Pop
Cannoli
Carrot
Chalupa
Cheeseburger
Chip
Chive
Coconut
Coffee
Cookie
Cream Puff
Crumpet
Custard
Dumpling
Fig
Flan
Fluffernutter
French Toast (Frenchie)
Frito
Fudge
Garlic
Goji
Green Bean
Java
Jellybean
Kiwi
Lemon
Lollipop
Lunchbox
Marshmallow
Meatball
Meatloaf
Milkshake
Mochi
Muffin
Nacho
Noodles
Nugget
Nutella
Oatmeal
OJ
Okra
Onion
Oreo
Peanut
Peanut Butter
Pepper
Pickle
Pirogi
Plum
Puddin
Pumpkin
Quiche
Quinoa
Raisin
Reese’s
S’mores
Salsa
Sausage Patty
Scone
Shallot
Sherbert
Skittles
Snickerdoodle
Snickers
Spaghetti
Spud
Taco
Tater
Toffee
Tofu
Twinkie
Waffles
Walnut
Wonton
Yam

Nature Themed American Bully Names

American Bullies make wonderful outdoor companions. Choose a nature-themed name inspired by their love of the outdoors, and let them inspire you to explore the outdoors together.

Acorn
Aspen
Aster
Basil
Bluebell
Bolt
Buttercup
Cedar
Cliff
Clove
Coral
Cosmo
Crater
Cricket
Dahlia
Daisy
Dakota
Delta
Dune
Dusty
Elm
Fennel
Fern
Flora
Forest
Ginger
Granite
Grove
Grover
Hazel
Herb
Holly
Hosta
Iris
Leaf
Lilac
Lily
Luna
Maple
Moss
Olive
Orchid
Pansy
Pine
Poppy
River
Rocky
Rose
Shoal
Shore
Snowdrop
Snowflake
Surf
Thyme
Tulip
Violet
Willow
Woody
Wren
Yarrow
Zion

Animal American Bully Names

Name your American Bully after a larger, stronger to fit with their tough exterior, or pick a small animal like “Mouse” or “Ducky” to provide a funny contrast.

Badger
Bear
Beaver
Bengal
Birdie
Bison
Bug
Bull
Bunny
Cheetah
Colt
Croc
Deer
Donkey
Ducky
Eagle
Fawn
Foxy
Gecko
Grizzly
Hippo
Jackal
Kitty
Leopard
Lion
Lupa (Wolf)
Monkey
Moose
Mouse
Otter
Panda
Piggy
Raven
Shark
Tiger
Viper
Zebra

American Bully Names Inspired by Great Characters

American Bullies look tough, but they’re also loving, kind, and loyal dogs. Name your American Bully after one of these characters that has the same characteristics.

Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Balto
Bane (The Dark Knight Rises)
Batman
Beast (Beauty and the Beast)
Bellatrix (Harry Potter)
Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
Bond
Boo (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Buzz (Toy Story)
Cesar (Planet of the Apes)
Clarice (Silence of the Lambs)
Clark (Superman)
Darko (Donnie Darko)
Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh)
Gromit (Wallace and Gromit)
Hermione (Harry Potter)
Jack Sparrow
Jane (Tarzan)
Juno
Lilo (Lilo and Stitch)
Max (Mad Max)
Miyagi (The Karate Kid)
Morpheus (The Matrix)
Mufasa (The Lion King)
Nani (Lilo and Stitch)
Neo (The Matrix)
Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)
Pooh (Winnie the Pooh)
Pumba (The Lion King)
Rizzo (Grease)
Robin
Rocket (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Rocky
Sara (The Terminator)
Scarlett (Gone With the Wind)
Scout (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Simba (The Lion King)
Stitch (Lilo and Stitch)
Sully (Monsters Inc)
Tarzan
Terminator
Thor
Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
Timon (The Lion King)
Wazowski (Monsters Inc)
Woody (Toy Story)

Celebrity American Bully Names

Maybe your American Bully isn’t a celebrity, but if you document all their cute moments on social media, they might as well be named after one! Take a look at these celebrity-inspired names for inspiration.

Ali (Muhammad Ali)
Beckham (David and Victoria Beckham)
Blair (Selma Blair)
Brando (Marlon Brando)
Cash (Johnny Cash)
Clint (Eastwood)
Coco (Coco Chanel)
Cyrus (Miley Cyrus)
Dean (James Dean)
Duff/Duffy (Hlllary Duff)
Fergie
Freddie (Mercury)
Jackie (Jackie Onassis)
Jagger (Mick Jagger)
Jolie (Angelina Jolie)
Khloe (Kardashian)
Kylie (Jenner)
Legend (John Legend)
Pacino (Al Pacino)
Paris (Hilton)
Phelps (Micheal Phelps)
Pink/Pinky
Presley (Elvis Presley)
Prince
Reynold (Ryan Reynolds)
Rock (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson)
Serena (Williams)
Sting
Venus (Williams)
Yoko (Yoko Ono)

Names for High Energy American Bullies

Many American Bullies have lots of energy and love to run and play. Take a look at some of these dog names inspired by high energy pups.

Atomic
Blithe
Breezy
Brisk
Bullet
Buzz
Chaos
Chopper
Clash
Cyclone
Dart
Dash
Daze
Fizz
Flash
Flit
Frenzy
Frisky
Frolic
Havoc
Jet
Jiffy
Keen
Lark
Lash
Lightning
Lilt
Mayhem
Merry
Nitro
Pounce
Pronto
Riot
Rollick
Scurry
Skipper
Snap
Sonic
Speedy
Spirit
Spry
Sunny
Taz
Thumper
Trouble
Trounce
Turbo
Vandal
Whiz
Zippo
Zippy
Zoom

American Bully Names Inspired By Places

If you love adventure, there is no question that your American Bully will be your fun-loving companion every place you go. Name your American Bully after your favorite place to visit, or choose one of these place-inspired names.

Names Inspired by Places in America

Alaska
Angeles
Antonio (San Antonio)
Arlington
Atlanta
Austin
Berkeley
Boise
Boston
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Chandler
Chi (Chicago)
Christi (Corpus Christi)
D.C.
Dallas
Dayton
Denver
Diego (San Diego)
Eerie
Everest
Flint
Francisco
Geneva
Harlem
Houston
Indy (Indianapolis)
Jose (San Jose)
L.A.
Lansing
Lexington
Lima
Lincoln
Louie (Louisville)
Louis (St. Louis)
Mason
Memphis
Miami
Minnie (Minneapolis)
Montgomery
Nash (Nashville)
Odell
Odessa
Omaha
Orlando
Panama
Pasadena
Philly
Phoenix
Portland
Raleigh
Savannah
Seattle
Selma
Sioux (Sioux Falls)
Tucson
Vancouver
Vegas
Washington
York (NYC)

Names Inspired by National Parks in America

Acadia
Archie (Arches National Park)
Bend (Big Bend National Park)
Biscayne
Bryce (Bryce Canyon)
Carlsbad (Carlsbad Caverns)
Clark (Lake Clark)
Congaree
Denali
Guadalupe (Guadalupe Mountains)
Joshua (Joshua Tree National Park)
Kenai (Kenai Fjords)
King (Kings Canyon)
Kobuk (Kobuk Valley)
Mammoth (Mammoth Cave)
Olympic
Rainier (Mount Rainier)
Redwood
Reef (Capitol Reef)
Saguaro
Samoa
Sequoia
Smoky (Great Smoky Mountains)
Teton (Grand Teton National Park)

Names Inspired by the World’s Greatest Cities

Athens
Bangkok
Barcelona
Beijing
Berlin
Brisbane
Delhi
Dubai
Dublin
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Istanbul
Janeiro (Rio De Janeiro)
Kong (Hong Kong)
Lisbon
London
Madrid
Manchester
Melbourne
Montreal
Moscow
Mumbai
Munich
Porto
Shanghai
Singapore
Sydney
Tel Aviv
Tokyo
Toronto
Vienna

Cartoon Dog Names For American Bullies

If you have an American Bully who loves to sit next to the kids when they watch cartoons, pick a name inspired by one of their favorite shows! Everyone will get excited to hear your pup’s name from the screen.

Akamaru (Naruto)
Annabelle (All Dogs Go to Heaven)
Astro (The Jetsons)
Bandit (Johnny Quest)
Betty Boop
Bitzer (Shaun the Sheep)
Blue (Blue’s Clues)
Brian (Family Guy)
Bruno (Cinderella)
Buster (Toy Story)
Chase (Paw Patrol)
Courage (Courage the Cowardly Dog)
Dante (Coco)
Dogbert (Dilbert)
Dug (Up)
Ellie (Family Guy)
Goddard (Jimmy Neutron)
Goofy (Mickey Mouse)
Jake (Adventure Time)
Jasper (Family Guy)
Jock (Lady and the Tramp)
Krypto (Krypto the Superdog)
Lady (Lady and the Tramp)
Ladybird (King of the Hill)
Magenta (Blue’s Clues)
Marshall (Paw Patrol)
Mr. Peabody (The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show)
Odie (Garfield)
Perdita (101 Dalmatians)
Pluto (Mickey Mouse)
Pongo (101 Dalmatians)
Rubble (Paw Patrol)
Scooby (Scooby Doo)
Scrappy (Scooby Doo)
Scud (Toy Story)
Snoopy (Peanuts)
Tracker (Paw Patrol)
Tramp (Lady and the Tramp)
Trusty (Lady and the Tramp)
Zuma (Paw Patrol)

American Bully Names Inspired by Drinks

Maybe your American Bully can’t enjoy a drink with you, but they definitely make good company when you sit outside with a cool drink on a hot summer’s day. Take a look at some of these drink-inspired names for your American Bully.

Absolut
Amaretto
Bacardi
Baileys
Boozer
Bourbon
Brandy
Brewster
Budweiser
Champagne
Cider
Cognac
Cola
Corona
Cuervo
Daiquiri
Espresso
Fresca
Gimlet
Gin
Growler
Guinness
Hennessy
Hops
Jager
Java
Kahlua
Lager
Mai Tai
Martini
Miller
Mimosa
Mojito
Moonshine
Natty
Pinot
Porter
Scotch
Sherry
Spritz
Stout
Tipsy
Tonic
Vodka
Whiskey

American Bully Names Inspired by Color

American Bullies can come in many unique colors! You might be inspired to name your American Bully after the color of their beautiful coat. Take a look at some of these names inspired by coat colors.

Names for Black American Bullies

Alabaster
Black Beauty
Blackberry
Blackie
Blackjack
Carbon
Charcoal
Inky
Jet
Licorice
Midnight
Noir
Panther
Phantom
Pitch
Shadow
Sooty
Storm
Vader
Velvet

Names for White American Bullies

Albino
Angel
Blanca
Blizzard
Bones
Casper
Chalky
Cloud
Cotton
Frosty
Ghost
Igloo
Ivory
Meringue
Pearl
Polar
Powder
Snow
Snowbell
Snowflake
Vanilla
White Fang

Names for Blue American Bullies

Anchovy
Ashen
Atasi
Azul
Azurite
Blade
Bluestar
Capri
Cobalt
Cyan
Denim
Doli
Dolphin
Dory
Dumbo
Dusty
Earl Gray
Flint
Genie
Graystone
Indigo
Iris
Jay (Blue Jay)
Koala
Lapis
Navy
Neptune
Nickles
Oyster
Periwinkle
Pewter
Royal
Sapphire
Sky
Smurf
Sterling
Teal
Tinsel
Topaz
Violet

Names for Tri-Colored American Bullies

Blotch
Boots
Callie
Camo
Chutney
Dapple
Domino
Dotty
Freckles
Patches
Polka Dot
Speckles
Splotchy
Swatch

Names for Chocolate American Bullies

Almond
Brunette
Charlie Brown
Chestnut
Chewbacca
Fawn
Hickory
Khaki
Leather
Mudd
Russet
Sandy
Sesame
Tanner
Taupe
Teak
Teddy
Tuscan
Umber

American Bully Names Inspired by Brands

A cute and unique idea is naming your American Bully after one of your favorite brands! You won’t find many dogs named “Google” at the dog park, and the name will definitely be a conversation starter.

Abercrombie
Ace
Beano
Beemer
Bentley
Bisquick
Bojangles
Cheerio
Cheeto
Cheez-it
Chevy
Cinnabon
Coach
Dodge
Dorito
Eggo
Evian
Furby
Godiva
Google
Gucci
Hershey
Jeep
Jiffy
Kawasaki
Kibbles
Mustang
Nestle
Pacman
Pillsbury
Pop Tart
Rolo
Snicker
Sunkist
Triscuit
Yahoo

American Bully Sports Inspired Names

Due to their high energy levels and muscular frames. American Bullies are sure to love sports! Choose a sports-inspired name for your American Bully to share a passion of yours with your special pal.