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Great Dane names: giant, mythic and funny ideas
Despite the name, the Great Dane (Deutsche Dogge) is a German breed, and one of the tallest dogs in the world. Giant names — or ironic tiny ones — are the classic choice.
40 great dane names with meanings
- Titangiant
- AtlasGreek titan who held up the sky
- Tankbig and sturdy
- Fenrirgiant wolf of Norse myth
- WolfgangGerman "wolf path"
- Odinchief Norse god
- HerculesGreek/Roman hero of strength
- KaiserGerman "emperor"
- Zeusking of the Greek gods
- Hulkthe strong green giant
- Moosethe huge deer
- ThorNorse god of thunder
- Gusfrom Augustus, "great"
- BrunoGermanic "brown"
- FritzGerman nickname for Friedrich
- Grizzlythe bear
- Kingruler
- Goliaththe giant
- Bossin charge
- BrutusRoman name; strong
- LokiNorse trickster god
- Sultanruler
- NanookInuit "polar bear"
- Dieselstrong engine
- Blizzardsnowstorm
- YukonCanadian territory and river
- Bearthe animal
- KodaDakota "friend"
- Kodiakthe large Alaskan bear
- Orcathe black-and-white killer whale
- Rocky"rock"; strong
- RexLatin "king"
- Majormilitary rank
- Polarlike the polar bear
- DenaliAlaska's highest peak, "the high one"
- AngusScottish Gaelic "one strength"
- Pantherthe black big cat
- Dukenoble title
- RoccoItalian, "rest"
- Steelstrong grey metal
Tips for choosing
- Giants: Titan, Atlas, Goliath, Zeus.
- Ironic: Tiny, Peewee.
- Pick a name with one or two syllables — dogs and cats pick those up fastest.
- Avoid names that sound like commands ("Kit" vs "sit", "Bo" vs "no").
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FAQ
What is a good great dane name?
Popular picks from this list include Titan, Atlas, Tank, Fenrir, Wolfgang. The best name is short, easy to call and doesn't sound like a command.
How do I teach my pet its new name?
Say the name in a happy voice and reward with a treat or praise the moment your pet looks at you. Short sessions a few times a day work best; most pets respond within one to two weeks.