The American Pit Bull Terrier, known only as Pitbull in Brazil, is a companion dog, cheerful and very attached to the owner. Despite the reputation of being aggressive, the Pitbull gets along very well with everyone as long as it has undergone proper socialization. Raising a docile Pitbull is a reality, as long as the care begins in the first months of life in the animal. If you are thinking of havingthe cuteness that is a Pitbull puppy at home, you will probably be in doubt about how to name it. Dog names are always a cause for much doubt when adopting or buying a dog. What usually helps to get inspired is to take into account the physical characteristics and personality of the puppy.

In the case of the Pitbull, the ideal is to think about the best names for large dogs or strong names for dogs. To inspire you and make this choice easier, the Paws of the House has selected 150 Pitbull dog names, take a look!

What to consider when choosing a Pitbull dog name?

The Pitbull puppy is a popular dog of the Terrier group. Even with the reputation of being a dangerous dog, the Pitbull is a very affectionate, loyal, playful and intelligent puppy. The way the puppy is raised will be essential to determine the behavioral characteristics of the breed, not least because it is not natural for a Pitbull to be aggressive and this peculiarity is often the result of improper handlingof the guardian.

When choosing a name, you should take into account the energetic and companionable personality of the puppy. In addition to the behavioral aspect, the basics of choosing the best dog names is to avoid names that sound like commands. The name "Pistol", for example, may sound like the training command "roll" and confuse the puppy. Also never forget that naming the dog withwords that may sound prejudiced is not cool: use common sense and avoid anything discriminatory.

Strong dog names inspired by heroes

The Pitbull is a large and athletic dog. He has a developed musculature and is a strong and courageous dog. Because of this, the best name for a large dog like Pitbull can be inspired by heroes and heroines from history, mythology and fiction. Check out some suggestions:

• Achilles
• Dandara
• Goku
• Hercules
• Hulk
• Thor
• Vixen
• Xena
• Zeus
• Zombie

Pitbull names inspired by sporting greats

The strength and athleticism of the breed can also serve as inspiration for choosing names for Pit bull dogs based on great sports personalities in Brazil and around the world. These names are a great match for the breed, as the Pitbull's musculature and strength are well developed. A sports icon is a good inspiration for names for Pit Bull dogs. See some that we have selected:

• Bolt
• Cafu
• Gabigol
• Guga
• Hamilton
• Kobe
• Maradona
• Marta
• Messi
• Neymar
• Pelé
• Senna
• Serena
• Simone
• Tyson

Names for white Pitbull

Beyond physical size, the Pitbull has a few different types and also distinct coat colors, so taking into account the color of your Pitbull puppy when choosing a name can be a good idea. Check out the selection of names for the white Pitbull:

• Alaska
• Cotton
• Arctic
• White
• Clara
• Coconut
• Elsa
• Flake
• Floquinho
• Ice
• Ice
• Moon
• Snow
• Cloud
• Oreo

Names for black Pitbull

The black Pitbull is also very popular, so we have separated some options for dog names that match this characteristic. If you are thinking of having a black Pitbull puppy, check out the suggestions:

• Mulberry
• Black
• Pitch
• Coffee
• Coke
• Coffee
• Beans
• Jabuticaba
• Matte
• Night

Names for female Pitbull

• Aphrodite
• Agnes
• Athena
• Aurora
• Ava
• Camilla
• Capitu
• Celeste
• Chanel
• Clarice
• Cruella
• Diana
• Dina
• Duda
• Elisa
• Star
• Flora
• Fury
• Gal
• Gina
• Gio
• Empress
• Iza
• Juliet
• Kiara
• Lana
• Larissa
• Lexa
• Lina
• Lipa
• Luisa
• Luma
• Luna
• Lupita
• Maju
• Malu
• Manu
• Megan
• Mia
• Moana
• Nicki
• Paty
• Pietra
• Polly
• Prada
• Princess
• Ravenna
• Romanian
• Sabrina
• Valentina

Names for male Pitbull

• Alfredo
• Alvin
• Angel
• Bento
• Bidu
• Billy
• Bob
• Ball
• Cadu
• Flame
• Chico
• Davi
• Edgar
• Eurico
• Spark
• Pharaoh
• Ferrari
• Flash
• Flip
• Fire
• Ford
• Fred
• Hero
• Emperor
• Jerry
• Lex
• Lucas
• Madruga
• Maromba
• Marvin
• Max
• Morpheus
• Mufasa
• Muscle
• Nescau
• Olaf
• Pietro
• Popcorn
• Flea
• King
• Rex
• Rico
• Ringo
• Rob
• Steve
• Tonhão
• Vincent
• Vini
• Zeca
• Zorro