In the United States, the term “pit bull’ is used generally to describe any type of dog descended from bulldogs and terriers, or those who share similar characteristics—a short and silky coat, wide head, and muscular build. In other countries, such as the United Kingdom, “pit bull” is used as an abbreviation for the UKC recognized American pit bull terrier breed. Now, the phrase is often used interchangeably to refer to a variety or combination of dog breeds. We’re particularly fond of the affectionate nicknames these pups have collected over the years, like pibble, pittie, bully, and velvet hippo (so cute). Pit bulls have strikingly beautiful coat patterns and coloring, ranging from deep black to pale white. No matter your new pit bull’s coloring, you’ll want to choose a name to suit their charming personality and attractive coat. Find inspiration for your new pittie’s name using these lists below! Female Pit Bull Names Pick a name for your new feisty and adorable girl pit bull that captures your bully babe’s charm and strength. HeatherFranny LadyBuffyBettyLolaZoeLilaAuroraElliePiperRubyAspenAddieRajaJessieStellaBabyFlorenceRoxieBonniePoppyBrooklynPennyCleoColetteMaeveLeonaDianaLeannaHarrietClaraTrixie RELATED: 240 Creative Girl Dog Names for Every Letter of the Alphabet Male Pit Bull Names Find the perfect name for your loyal, fun, and adventurous pibble boy! Bruce FranklinSimonBusterBrunoLennyDodgeHamiltonDukeOtisFrankieHankArchieOzzyBuddyAceBasilJeffersonElliot Rico OdieNoahTylerFinnChipGideonCharlieLeonBeauCarterFelixEliasFlynnJasperKipSal RELATED: 260 Clever Name Ideas for Boy Dogs Badass Pit Bull Names There’s no denying that pit bulls are as badass as dogs come. Strong, loyal, and confident, pit bulls are perfectly suited to one of these cool names. Butch AragornBlazeVixen SpikeAjaxHarleyZeldaBaneFangRiptideJinxAryaReign PyroXenaAslanMayhem RELATED: 150 of the Most Badass Dog Names You’ve Ever Heard Profile of Black pitbull terrier Credit: Mary Swift / Getty Unique Pit Bull Names Tired of finding the same name suggestions on every list? Every dog is different and deserves a name as unique and special as they are. Barnacle Ziggy (stardust)ZaraDoodleMr. Worldwide Winthrop FidgetBullseye ChiliZoraRowanPickleOsloCricketFableArrowLarsOrionBanjoFernMidge RELATED: 150+ Unique Dog Names that are as One-of-a-Kind as Your Pup Mythological Pit Bull Names If you’re struggling to find the perfect name for your pit bull BFF, consider one of these names from mythology and folklore. Tenacious, intelligent, and extraordinary, pit bull dogs are perfectly suited to a name inspired by mythological heroes. Thor (Norse god of thunder)Hermes (Greek god of trade)Brigid (Irish goddess of poets)Hercules (Greek hero)Hera (Greek goddess and queen of heaven)Selkie (in Scottish folklore, creatures who are part seal and part human)Pluto (Greek god of the underworld)Freya (Norse goddess of love and beauty)Zeus (Greek god of the sky)Apollo (Greek god of the sun)Artemis (Greek goddess of the moon)Hela (Norse goddess of the underworld)Athena (Greek goddess of wisdom) Vulcan (Roman god of fire)Pandora (in Greek mythology, the first woman)Circe (Greek enchantress) Ariadne (princess in Greek mythology)Loki (Norse god of mischief) Echo (Greek nymph)Midas (King in Greek mythology) Gaea (in Greek mythology, Mother Earth)Eros (in Greek mythology, Cupid)Theseus (Greek Hero) RELATED: 150 Harry Potter Dog Names for Your Magical Creature Celebrity Pit Bull Names Pit bulls are much loved by Hollywood stars. Choose a name inspired by one of these celebrities who have a pibble of their own! Jennifer (Aniston)Marc (Jacobs)Jessica (Alba)Katherine (Heigl)Fred (Astaire)Jon (Stewart)Kevin (Bacon)Josh (Hutcherson)Rachael (Ray)Lake (Bell)Serena (Williams)Channing (Tatum)Miranda (Lambert)Betty (White)Jack (Johnson)Liam (Hemsworth)Tom (Brady)Alicia (Silverstone) RELATED: 150+ Cute Dog Names for Your Adorable Pup Names for Blue Pit Bulls Blue nose pit bulls have a rare, blue-gray hue to their skin, eyes, nose, and nails, giving them a gorgeous silvery coat. It’s no wonder these pups are sometimes referred to as “velvet hippos!” Slate StoneBlueMistyShadowLunaStormCloudSmoke Nickel Comet SpruceAsh FogPebbleThunderIronSteelLapis RELATED: These Are the Most Popular Dog Names of 2020 Names for Black Pit Bulls Black pit bulls have luxurious solid coats and are incredibly loyal and active. Find the perfect name to suit your strong and sweet black pit bull pup. FlintCharcoal Ink Jet Onyx Raven Blackberry Cola Midnight Licorice Nyx PantherPepperBearStella Velvet Wednesday (as in Addams)VesperBeanNoir Vortex Phantom Cinder RELATED: 175 Creative Names for Your New Black Dog Names for White Pit Bulls White pit bulls are decidedly dashing and regal. These loving companions are suited to a name inspired by their glossy white coats. PearlTwilight CasperBlizzardSierraBrieGlimmerOpalLilySnowballCashewAlaskaFrostDoveAlabasterPowderBiancaCrystalYetiPopcornAspenCoconutBirchDenaliPaddingtonMisty RELATED: The Best 150 Dog Names for Your White Pup Names for Red Pit Bulls Red nose pit bulls are intelligent, affectionate, and energetic as well as adorable. Choose one of these names inspired by their unique tawny coloring. Sable FawnAmberBlushApricotSandyBrickEmberGingerMarigoldPeachPumpkinRoseRussetHoneyCopperCoralApricotBronzeRustyRedwoodTopazNutmegHazel RELATED: 120 of the Ultimutt Brown Dog Names for Your Chocolate-Colored Pup Names for Brindle Pit Bulls Brindle pit bulls have a unique range of colors and patterns on a base of tan or brown. These patterns can range from tiger stripes to a delicate swirl. Choose a name for your new adorable friend based on their exceptional coat. SplotchDappleFleckFrecklesMarbleDottyPaisleyPixelOreoTigerCheckersTiggerTartanPatches Argyle SpeckleHoundstooth RELATED: 118 of the Best Black-and-White Dog Names for Your Dual-Toned Pup
In the United States, the term “pit bull’ is used generally to describe any type of dog descended from bulldogs and terriers, or those who share similar characteristics—a short and silky coat, wide head, and muscular build. In other countries, such as the United Kingdom, “pit bull” is used as an abbreviation for the UKC recognized American pit bull terrier breed. Now, the phrase is often used interchangeably to refer to a variety or combination of dog breeds. We’re particularly fond of the affectionate nicknames these pups have collected over the years, like pibble, pittie, bully, and velvet hippo (so cute).
Pit bulls have strikingly beautiful coat patterns and coloring, ranging from deep black to pale white. No matter your new pit bull’s coloring, you’ll want to choose a name to suit their charming personality and attractive coat. Find inspiration for your new pittie’s name using these lists below!
Female Pit Bull Names
Pick a name for your new feisty and adorable girl pit bull that captures your bully babe’s charm and strength.
HeatherFranny LadyBuffyBettyLolaZoeLilaAuroraElliePiperRubyAspenAddieRajaJessieStellaBabyFlorenceRoxieBonniePoppyBrooklynPennyCleoColetteMaeveLeonaDianaLeannaHarrietClaraTrixie
RELATED: 240 Creative Girl Dog Names for Every Letter of the Alphabet
Male Pit Bull Names
Find the perfect name for your loyal, fun, and adventurous pibble boy!
Bruce FranklinSimonBusterBrunoLennyDodgeHamiltonDukeOtisFrankieHankArchieOzzyBuddyAceBasilJeffersonElliot Rico OdieNoahTylerFinnChipGideonCharlieLeonBeauCarterFelixEliasFlynnJasperKipSal
RELATED: 260 Clever Name Ideas for Boy Dogs
Badass Pit Bull Names
There’s no denying that pit bulls are as badass as dogs come. Strong, loyal, and confident, pit bulls are perfectly suited to one of these cool names.
Butch AragornBlazeVixen SpikeAjaxHarleyZeldaBaneFangRiptideJinxAryaReign PyroXenaAslanMayhem
RELATED: 150 of the Most Badass Dog Names You’ve Ever Heard
Profile of Black pitbull terrier Credit: Mary Swift / Getty
Unique Pit Bull Names
Tired of finding the same name suggestions on every list? Every dog is different and deserves a name as unique and special as they are.
Barnacle Ziggy (stardust)ZaraDoodleMr. Worldwide Winthrop FidgetBullseye ChiliZoraRowanPickleOsloCricketFableArrowLarsOrionBanjoFernMidge
RELATED: 150+ Unique Dog Names that are as One-of-a-Kind as Your Pup
Mythological Pit Bull Names
If you’re struggling to find the perfect name for your pit bull BFF, consider one of these names from mythology and folklore. Tenacious, intelligent, and extraordinary, pit bull dogs are perfectly suited to a name inspired by mythological heroes.
Thor (Norse god of thunder)Hermes (Greek god of trade)Brigid (Irish goddess of poets)Hercules (Greek hero)Hera (Greek goddess and queen of heaven)Selkie (in Scottish folklore, creatures who are part seal and part human)Pluto (Greek god of the underworld)Freya (Norse goddess of love and beauty)Zeus (Greek god of the sky)Apollo (Greek god of the sun)Artemis (Greek goddess of the moon)Hela (Norse goddess of the underworld)Athena (Greek goddess of wisdom) Vulcan (Roman god of fire)Pandora (in Greek mythology, the first woman)Circe (Greek enchantress) Ariadne (princess in Greek mythology)Loki (Norse god of mischief) Echo (Greek nymph)Midas (King in Greek mythology) Gaea (in Greek mythology, Mother Earth)Eros (in Greek mythology, Cupid)Theseus (Greek Hero)
RELATED: 150 Harry Potter Dog Names for Your Magical Creature
Celebrity Pit Bull Names
Pit bulls are much loved by Hollywood stars. Choose a name inspired by one of these celebrities who have a pibble of their own!
Jennifer (Aniston)Marc (Jacobs)Jessica (Alba)Katherine (Heigl)Fred (Astaire)Jon (Stewart)Kevin (Bacon)Josh (Hutcherson)Rachael (Ray)Lake (Bell)Serena (Williams)Channing (Tatum)Miranda (Lambert)Betty (White)Jack (Johnson)Liam (Hemsworth)Tom (Brady)Alicia (Silverstone)
RELATED: 150+ Cute Dog Names for Your Adorable Pup
Names for Blue Pit Bulls
Blue nose pit bulls have a rare, blue-gray hue to their skin, eyes, nose, and nails, giving them a gorgeous silvery coat. It’s no wonder these pups are sometimes referred to as “velvet hippos!”
Slate StoneBlueMistyShadowLunaStormCloudSmoke Nickel Comet SpruceAsh FogPebbleThunderIronSteelLapis
RELATED: These Are the Most Popular Dog Names of 2020
Names for Black Pit Bulls
Black pit bulls have luxurious solid coats and are incredibly loyal and active. Find the perfect name to suit your strong and sweet black pit bull pup.
FlintCharcoal Ink Jet Onyx Raven Blackberry Cola Midnight Licorice Nyx PantherPepperBearStella Velvet Wednesday (as in Addams)VesperBeanNoir Vortex Phantom Cinder
RELATED: 175 Creative Names for Your New Black Dog
Names for White Pit Bulls
White pit bulls are decidedly dashing and regal. These loving companions are suited to a name inspired by their glossy white coats.
PearlTwilight CasperBlizzardSierraBrieGlimmerOpalLilySnowballCashewAlaskaFrostDoveAlabasterPowderBiancaCrystalYetiPopcornAspenCoconutBirchDenaliPaddingtonMisty
RELATED: The Best 150 Dog Names for Your White Pup
Names for Red Pit Bulls
Red nose pit bulls are intelligent, affectionate, and energetic as well as adorable. Choose one of these names inspired by their unique tawny coloring.
Sable FawnAmberBlushApricotSandyBrickEmberGingerMarigoldPeachPumpkinRoseRussetHoneyCopperCoralApricotBronzeRustyRedwoodTopazNutmegHazel
RELATED: 120 of the Ultimutt Brown Dog Names for Your Chocolate-Colored Pup
Names for Brindle Pit Bulls
Brindle pit bulls have a unique range of colors and patterns on a base of tan or brown. These patterns can range from tiger stripes to a delicate swirl. Choose a name for your new adorable friend based on their exceptional coat.
SplotchDappleFleckFrecklesMarbleDottyPaisleyPixelOreoTigerCheckersTiggerTartanPatches Argyle SpeckleHoundstooth
RELATED: 118 of the Best Black-and-White Dog Names for Your Dual-Toned Pup
Profile of Black pitbull terrier Credit: Mary Swift / Getty
Profile of Black pitbull terrier
Credit: Mary Swift / Getty
