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
- 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.
- Babe/Ruth
- Bonnie (Bonnie Blair)
- Brady (Tom Brady)
- Gabby/DougIas
- Hulk/Hogan
- Kobe (Bryant)
- Lindsey (Vonn)
- Palmer (Arnold Palmer)
- Shaq
- Tyson (Mike Tyson)
- Usain Bolt
- Yogi (Berra)
Among all these names, you are sure to find the perfect fit for your American Bully!
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