Male dog names

Names for boys — from classic to playful, each with a meaning and a reason why it fits.

• Rio

  Spanish for \"river\"

  Adventurous · Nature & mountains

  Short and resonant — carries beautifully on a walk.

• Bruno

  Germanic for \"brown\"

  Classic · Strong

  A solid name for a big, composed dog.

• Puszek

  Polish for \"fluff\"

  Cute · Playful

  A classic for a small furball with a soft heart.

• Tytan

  A giant from Greek myth

  Strong

  A name with weight — for a dog who commands respect (and naps on the couch).

• Orion

  The hunter constellation

  Adventurous · Elegant

  A starry hunter — for a dog with instinct and class.

• Szarik

  The iconic dog from Polish TV classic \"Four Tank-Men\"

  Classic · Playful

  A Polish classic — every grandpa will smile.

• Tofik

  From \"toffee\"

  Cute · Playful

  A caramel name for a little rascal.

• Skała

  Polish for \"rock\"

  Strong · Nature & mountains

  An unshakable companion — the name says it all.

• Baca

  A highland shepherd in the Polish Tatras

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  A mountain name for a dog who guards his flock.

• Grom

  Polish for \"thunder\"

  Strong · Adventurous

  A short, mighty boom — a dog who makes an entrance.

• Wilk

  Polish for \"wolf\"

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  Primal and proud — for a dog with a wolfish gaze.

• Pixel

  The smallest dot of an image

  Playful

  Tiny, but nothing works without him.

• Bosman

  A ship's boatswain

  Adventurous · Classic

  Maritime authority — a dog who keeps the deck in order.

• Granit

  The igneous rock (granite)

  Strong · Nature & mountains

  A hard character, a soft heart.

• Turbo

  Latin for \"whirl\"

  Playful · Strong

  Small dog, massive acceleration.

• Bursztyn

  Baltic amber

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  A Polish gem — for a dog with amber eyes.

• Ogar

  A Polish scent-hound breed

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Old-Polish and huntsmanlike — a name with a pedigree.

• Herbatnik

  Polish for \"tea biscuit\"

  Cute · Playful

  Crisp on the outside, sweet inside.

• Antek

  Polish diminutive of Antoni

  Classic · Playful

  Boyish and full of life — for a dog always up to something.

• Maks

  From Maximilian, "the greatest"

  Classic · Strong

  Short, strong, and carries across the whole park.

• Franek

  Polish diminutive of Franciszek

  Classic · Playful

  A likeable rascal — a name that makes everyone smile.

• Lolek

  Polish diminutive of Karol

  Playful · Classic

  Disarmingly homely — a small dog with a big character.

• Jasiek

  Polish diminutive of Jan

  Classic · Cute

  The most Polish of Polish names — warm and effortless.

• Kajtek

  Homely Polish nickname, "little rascal"

  Playful · Cute

  Sounds like mischief — perfect for a small fidget.

• Kasztan

  Polish for "chestnut"

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  Autumnal and warm — a classic for a dog in browns.

• Wrzos

  Polish for "heather"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Spare and Polish — for a dog with a smoky grey coat.

• Bratek

  Polish for "pansy"; echoes "brother"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Floral but not saccharine — and instantly sounds like family.

• Burek

  The archetypal Polish dog name, from "bury" (drab brown)

  Classic · Playful

  An icon of the Polish yard — a knowing classic, not an accident.

• Reksio

  The beloved dog from Polish children's cartoons

  Classic · Playful

  Everyone in Poland knows it — it works across generations.

• Azor

  A traditional Polish yard-dog name

  Classic · Strong

  Old, hard-edged and respectful — coming back into favour.

• Kruczek

  From "kruk" (raven) — for a black coat

  Classic · Cute

  A Polish classic for a black dog, warm and diminutive.

• Filuś

  From "filut" — a sly little trickster

  Playful · Cute

  A name that announces the dog's character up front.

• Łatek

  From "łata" (patch) — for a patchy coat

  Classic · Playful

  Descriptive and homely — the Polish way of naming dogs.

• Misiek

  Polish diminutive of "bear"

  Cute · Classic

  For a huge dog with a teddy-bear heart — a disarming contrast.

• Bobik

  Homely Polish nickname, from "bób" (broad bean)

  Playful · Cute

  Soft consonants, plenty of warmth — a mascot of a dog.

• Rudy

  Polish for "ginger/red-haired"

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  A descriptive classic — nobody in Poland asks what it means.

• Toffik

  From "toffee"

  Cute · Playful

  One of the most popular Polish names for small dogs.

• Karmel

  Polish for "caramel"

  Cute · Elegant

  A warm colour and a warm sound — fits a golden coat.

• Pączek

  Polish for "doughnut"

  Playful · Cute

  Very Polish and very affectionate — disarms everyone on a walk.

• Sernik

  Polish cheesecake

  Playful · Cute

  Homely and disarming — a name that tells a story.

• Rogal

  Polish croissant, a Poznań specialty

  Playful · Classic

  Regional and warm — a name with character and a smile.

• Miodek

  Polish diminutive of "honey"

  Cute · Nature & mountains

  Golden and tender — for a honey-coloured dog to match.

• Leo

  Latin for "lion"

  Classic · Strong

  Short, international and strong — it works in any language.

• Rocky

  English for "rocky"; the film boxer

  Strong · Adventurous

  A hard "k" in the middle — easy to shout outdoors.

• Milo

  Latin/Slavic for "kind, dear"

  Cute · Classic

  Echoes the Polish word for "nice" — international yet homely.

• Lucky

  English for "lucky"

  Playful · Adventurous

  A frequent pick for rescue dogs — a name with its own story.

• Diego

  Spanish form of James

  Adventurous · Elegant

  Vivid and spirited — for a dog with a southern temperament.

• Leon

  Latin for "lion"; a Polish top-three name

  Classic · Strong

  Short, dignified and fashionable — works on a puppy and an old dog alike.

• Igor

  Norse/Slavic for "warrior"

  Strong · Classic

  The hard "g" cuts through noise on a busy walk.

• Teo

  Greek for "divine", short for Teodor

  Classic · Cute

  Three letters, two syllables — the fastest route to a response.

• Olaf

  Norse for "ancestor's descendant"

  Strong · Adventurous

  Nordic and quietly strong — fits a big, composed dog.

• Emil

  Latin for "eager, industrious"

  Classic · Elegant

  Gentle-sounding without being childish — a rare balance.

• Borys

  Slavic for "fighter"

  Strong · Classic

  Slavic heft in five letters — a guard dog's name.

• Kornel

  Latin from "cornu" — horn

  Classic · Elegant

  Old-Polish charm without pomp — back in fashion alongside Feliks.

• Feliks

  Latin for "lucky, happy"

  Classic · Playful

  The meaning speaks for itself — a name with a good omen.

• Oskar

  Norse for "god's spear"

  Classic · Adventurous

  Two strong syllables — a dog catches them from a distance.

• Alan

  Celtic for "harmony"

  Classic

  Calm and neutral — good for an even-tempered dog.

• Eryk

  Norse for "eternal ruler"

  Strong · Adventurous

  The final "k" closes the call — excellent for recall.

• Tymon

  Greek for "honouring"

  Classic · Playful

  Fashionable among Polish dogs — fresh but not outlandish.

• Marcel

  Latin diminutive of Marcus

  Elegant · Classic

  The soft ending tempers the hard "r" — it sounds well-mannered.

• Filip

  Greek for "lover of horses"

  Classic

  The repeated "i" carries high — heard across half the park.

• Kuba

  Polish diminutive of Jakub

  Classic · Playful

  Four letters ending in an open "a" — a textbook calling name.

• Aleks

  Short for Aleksander, "defender"

  Classic · Strong

  International, yet at home in Poland for generations.

• Gustaw

  Norse for "staff of the Goths"

  Classic · Strong

  Old-fashioned in the best way — for a dog with a serious face.

• Florian

  Latin for "flowering"

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Poland's patron of firefighters — stately, with a local echo.

• Kajetan

  Latin for "from Gaeta"

  Elegant · Classic

  A noble ring — for a dog who carries itself like an aristocrat.

• Witek

  Polish diminutive of Witold

  Classic · Playful

  Homely and warm — a neighbour's name, not a catalogue's.

• Tadek

  Polish diminutive of Tadeusz

  Classic · Playful

  Good-natured and thoroughly Polish — for a big, soft-hearted dog.

• Heniek

  Polish diminutive of Henryk

  Playful · Classic

  Disarmingly ordinary — it lands like a good joke at the park.

• Kazik

  Polish diminutive of Kazimierz

  Playful · Classic

  Character with a pinch of cheek — for a dog with opinions.

• Wojtek

  Diminutive of Wojciech; also the famous soldier bear

  Classic · Adventurous

  Carries Polish history — and still sounds completely everyday.

• Staś

  Polish diminutive of Stanisław

  Cute · Classic

  The soft "ś" ending — tender without being sugary.

• Szymek

  Polish diminutive of Szymon

  Classic · Playful

  The hushing opening sets it apart from other dog names.

• Janek

  Polish diminutive of Jan

  Classic

  The plainest Polish name — and that is exactly its strength.

• Maksym

  Latin for "the greatest"

  Strong · Classic

  The full form for a dog that has outgrown "Maks".

• Konrad

  Germanic for "bold counsel"

  Classic · Strong

  A whole Polish literary tradition in one name.

• Albert

  Germanic for "noble and bright"

  Elegant · Classic

  Serious and elegant — for a dog that doesn't run without a reason.

• Kordian

  From Latin "cor" — heart; a Słowacki drama

  Elegant · Adventurous

  Rare, Polish and literary — distinctive without being odd.

• Milan

  Slavic for "dear, gracious"

  Classic · Elegant

  A Slavic root with a European sound — rising in Poland.

• Natan

  Hebrew for "gift"

  Classic

  Symmetrical and easy — a good first name for a puppy.

• Fabian

  From the Roman family name Fabius

  Elegant · Classic

  Soft and cultured — for a dog with good manners.

• Mateo

  Italian/Spanish form of Mateusz

  Adventurous · Elegant

  A southern temperament in Polish surroundings — it sounds warm.

• Ksawery

  Basque for "new house"

  Elegant · Classic

  Courtly and striking — for a dog with real presence.

• Julek

  Polish diminutive of Julian

  Cute · Playful

  Light and boyish — for a small dog in constant motion.

• Tolek

  Polish diminutive of Anatol

  Classic · Playful

  Warm, old-fashioned, and rarely heard on a dog.

• Bruniek

  Polish diminutive of Bruno

  Playful · Cute

  The tender version of a classic — for a soft-hearted brown dog.

• Bartek

  Polish diminutive of Bartłomiej

  Classic · Playful

  Ordinary and likeable — sounds like a mate, not a show dog.

• Franio

  Endearing form of Franciszek

  Cute · Classic

  Even softer than Franek — for the household's youngest.

• Miłosz

  Slavic for "gracious"; also the Nobel laureate

  Classic · Elegant

  Thoroughly Slavic and literary — Polish without irony.

• Tymek

  Polish diminutive of Tymoteusz

  Playful · Cute

  Bouncy and short — fits a dog that cannot sit still.

• Olek

  Polish diminutive of Aleksander

  Classic · Playful

  Four letters and no doubt about who you're talking to.

• Gabryś

  Polish diminutive of Gabriel

  Cute · Elegant

  Ends in a soft "ś" — it sounds like a hug.

• Kacperek

  Polish diminutive of Kacper

  Cute · Playful

  A three-syllable diminutive — for a shamelessly spoiled dog.

• Piotruś

  Diminutive of Piotr, "rock"

  Cute · Classic

  Meaning and sound in contrast — hard rock in a tender form.

• Kamyk

  Polish for "pebble"; echoes the name Kamil

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Works as a nickname and a word — small, hard, stubborn.

• Antoś

  Endearing form of Antoni

  Cute · Classic

  The tender sibling of "Antek" — for a dog that sleeps on the pillow.

• Rysiek

  Polish diminutive of Ryszard

  Playful · Classic

  So much character the dog has to grow into it.

• Benek

  Polish diminutive of Beniamin

  Playful · Cute

  Short, jokey, and it sticks immediately.

• Lucek

  Polish diminutive of Lucjan

  Playful · Classic

  An old-Polish diminutive, now almost unused — a good differentiator.

• Mietek

  Polish diminutive of Mieczysław

  Playful · Classic

  Deeply homely — a name that raises a smile and stays.

• Bolek

  Diminutive of Bolesław; a cartoon classic

  Playful · Classic

  Pairs with Lolek — perfect when there are two dogs.

• Zenek

  Polish diminutive of Zenon

  Playful · Classic

  Carries so much Polish humour it works by itself.

• Wicher

  Polish for "gale, rushing wind"

  Strong · Adventurous

  For a dog that runs faster than your eyes can follow.

• Szron

  Polish for "hoarfrost"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Cool and beautiful — for a dog with a silvering muzzle.

• Halny

  The warm Tatra mountain wind

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  Highland and deeply Polish — for a restless-natured dog.

• Świt

  Polish for "daybreak"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  One syllable, a purely Polish sound — short and distinct.

• Sopel

  Polish for "icicle"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  Wintry and playful — for a dog born in January.

• Strumyk

  Polish for "brook"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Lively and warm — for a dog that never stands still.

• Potok

  Polish for "mountain stream"

  Nature & mountains · Adventurous

  A hard "k" ending — a name that calls well in the mountains.

• Bałtyk

  The Polish name for the Baltic Sea

  Nature & mountains · Adventurous

  Cool, northern and ours — for a big, thick-coated dog.

• Klon

  Polish for "maple"

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  The Polish answer to "Maple" — one syllable, a firm ending.

• Fiołek

  Polish for "violet"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  A floral name that actually works on a dog — a rare trick.

• Rumianek

  Polish for "chamomile"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Soothing and warm — for a dog you rest beside.

• Irys

  Polish for "iris"; Greek for "rainbow"

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Short, floral and surprisingly masculine in sound.

• Wrzosek

  Diminutive of "heather"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  The diminutive of a classic — warmer and more dog-like.

• Agat

  Polish for "agate", the banded stone

  Nature & mountains · Elegant

  Short and hard — for a brindle-coated dog.

• Onyks

  Polish for "onyx"

  Elegant · Strong

  Deep black in a single word — for a black dog with class.

• Szafir

  Polish for "sapphire"

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  For a dog with striking pale-blue eyes.

• Rubin

  Polish for "ruby"

  Elegant · Strong

  A warm red tone — for a chestnut-coated dog.

• Turkus

  Polish for "turquoise"

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  Unusual and colourful — distinctive without being odd.

• Kwarc

  Polish for "quartz"

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  One syllable, pure rock — for an immovable dog.

• Głaz

  Polish for "boulder"

  Strong · Nature & mountains

  For a dog that lies down once and stays until evening.

• Krzemień

  Polish for "flint"

  Strong · Nature & mountains

  It strikes sparks — for a hard, persistent character.

• Giewont

  The famous peak above Zakopane

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  The sleeping knight of legend — for a big, calm dog.

• Gaik

  Diminutive of "gaj" — a little grove

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Soft and woodland — a Polish diminutive nobody has claimed yet.

• Ryś

  Polish for "lynx"

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  A silent, watchful predator — and also short for Ryszard.

• Żbik

  Polish for "wildcat"

  Strong · Nature & mountains

  Wild and untamed — for an independent character.

• Sokół

  Polish for "falcon"

  Adventurous · Strong

  Speed and eyesight in one word — for a hunting dog.

• Kruk

  Polish for "raven", the clever black bird

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  Black and piercingly clever — for a dog that watches and thinks.

• Bocian

  Polish for "stork", the emblem of the countryside

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  Long legs and the Polish countryside — for a tall, lean dog.

• Borsuk

  Polish for "badger"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  A black-and-white face and pure stubbornness — apt for many breeds.

• Jeżyk

  Polish diminutive of "hedgehog"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  For a dog with bristling fur — tender and apt.

• Łoś

  Polish for "elk"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  For a huge, long-legged dog with a gentle disposition.

• Promyk

  Polish for "little sunbeam"

  Nature & mountains · Cute

  Warm and bright — for a dog that lifts the mood by existing.

• Zenit

  Polish for "zenith"

  Elegant · Adventurous

  Short and precise — modern without pretension.

• Meteor

  Polish for "meteor"

  Adventurous · Strong

  For a dog that streaks through the flat once an hour.

• Śmiałek

  Polish for "the bold one"

  Adventurous · Strong

  A name that compliments — it says exactly what you mean.

• Bystrzak

  Polish for "clever clogs"

  Playful · Adventurous

  For the dog that solved the fridge latch — said with a wink.

• Chytrus

  Polish for "sly one"

  Playful

  An affectionate word for the dog who always finds the treats.

• Śmigły

  Polish for "swift, nimble"

  Adventurous · Strong

  For sighthounds and every dog built to run.

• Hałas

  Polish for "noise"

  Playful · Strong

  An honest joke about a dog that barks at everything.

• Łobuz

  Polish for "rascal"

  Playful

  It calls a spade a spade — and everyone at the park understands.

• Skarb

  Polish for "treasure" — the most common term of endearment

  Cute · Classic

  What you already say to your dog ten times a day.

• Kudłacz

  Polish for "the shaggy one"

  Playful · Nature & mountains

  Descriptive and warm — for a dog you can never fully brush.

• Puchatek

  Polish for "fluffy"; also Winnie the Pooh

  Cute · Playful

  Disarming, and known to every Polish child.

• Maluch

  Polish for "little one"; also the cult Fiat 126p

  Playful · Classic

  A double meaning that makes every Pole grin.

• Grzmotek

  Diminutive of "thunderclap"

  Playful · Strong

  Small dog, big noise — the name gets it exactly right.

• Morus

  A traditional Polish name for a dark-coated dog

  Classic · Playful

  Old, warm and half-forgotten — it sounds like your grandparents' yard.

• Bryś

  A Polish dog name, from "bury" (drab brown)

  Classic · Cute

  The soft "ś" ending — homely and instantly understood.

• Fafik

  A cult Polish dog name, from Warsaw folklore

  Classic · Playful

  Warsaw folklore — a name that makes the older generation laugh.

• Cywil

  The shepherd dog from the classic Polish TV series

  Classic · Adventurous

  A childhood TV hero — for a clever, working dog.

• Lampo

  The travelling dog from a Polish school reader

  Classic · Adventurous

  The travelling dog of Polish schoolbooks — for a dog that loves the car.

• Pikuś

  A homely Polish nickname; "a trifle"

  Cute · Playful

  "To pikuś" means "no big deal" — perfect for a tiny dog.

• Ciapek

  From "ciapa" — for a gentle klutz

  Cute · Playful

  An affectionate word for a dog that trips over its own paws.

• Dyzio

  A character from Polish children's rhymes

  Playful · Classic

  "Dyzio the Dreamer" — for a dog that watches clouds instead of listening.

• Gapcio

  From "gapa" — a scatterbrain

  Playful · Cute

  For the dog that misses the ball right under its nose.

• Siwek

  From "siwy" — grey-coated

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Descriptive and traditional — for a dog greying with dignity.

• Łaciaty

  Polish for "patchy, piebald"

  Classic · Playful

  The simplest Polish way to name a dog — after how it looks.

• Kudłatek

  Diminutive of "shaggy"

  Playful · Cute

  Warm and descriptive — for a dog that always looks tousled.

• Dropsik

  From "drops" — a boiled sweet

  Cute · Playful

  A retro Polish sweet — an eighties name, charming again now.

• Bączek

  Polish for "spinning top" / "little bumblebee"

  Playful · Cute

  Spins like a top — for a puppy with no brakes.

• Bąbel

  Polish for "bubble"; affectionately, a toddler

  Playful · Cute

  What Poles call the littlest ones — it works on a dog too.

• Kicek

  From "kicać" — to hop like a hare

  Cute · Playful

  For a dog that doesn't run so much as bounce.

• Miki

  A popular Polish name for a small dog

  Playful · Classic

  Two syllables of high "i" — a dog catches it at once.

• Nero

  Latin for "stern"; a classic guard-dog name

  Strong · Classic

  Hard and traditional — given to shepherds for generations.

• Rex

  Latin for "king"

  Strong · Classic

  Three letters, full authority — the working-dog classic.

• Sułtan

  A ruler's title; a traditional big-dog name

  Strong · Elegant

  Stately and old-fashioned — for a dog that rules itself.

• Kajtuś

  A diminutive; Korczak's "Kajtuś the Wizard"

  Cute · Playful

  From Polish children's literature — tender and a little magical.

• Piast

  Founder of Poland's first royal dynasty

  Classic · Strong

  The foundation of Polish history in a word — serious and proud.

• Mieszko

  Poland's first ruler

  Classic · Strong

  Historic, yet still natural on a dog — a rare combination.

• Chrobry

  Bolesław I's epithet — "the Brave"

  Strong · Classic

  It literally means "the brave" — for a fearless nature.

• Łokietek

  The epithet of Poland's short-statured king

  Classic · Playful

  The little king — the best possible name for a fearless small dog.

• Krak

  The legendary founder of Kraków

  Classic · Adventurous

  One hard syllable from Polish legend — it calls beautifully.

• Smok

  Polish for "dragon"; the Wawel Dragon of legend

  Strong · Adventurous

  A Kraków legend — for a big dog with a theatrical streak.

• Wawel

  The royal hill and castle in Kraków

  Classic · Elegant

  Royal and recognizable — for a dog with a regal bearing.

• Zagłoba

  The boastful nobleman of Sienkiewicz's Trilogy

  Playful · Classic

  For a dog that talks a lot and eats even more.

• Kmicic

  The hot-headed hero of "The Deluge"

  Adventurous · Strong

  A hothead with a good heart — apt for a lot of dogs.

• Jurand

  The knight from "The Teutonic Knights"

  Strong · Classic

  A stern, knightly sound — for a big protective dog.

• Maćko

  The old knight from "The Teutonic Knights"

  Classic · Playful

  Seasoned and tough — for an older dog with character.

• Zbyszko

  The young knight of "The Teutonic Knights"

  Classic · Strong

  Youthful bravado — for a big dog that hasn't grown up yet.

• Bolko

  Short for Bolesław — a Piast name

  Classic · Playful

  Princely, yet it sounds like a yard dog's name.

• Popiel

  A legendary ruler; also "ash-grey"

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Doubly apt for an ash-coated dog.

• Lech

  The legendary forefather of the Poles

  Classic · Strong

  One syllable, all of Poland — you cannot get more native.

• Góral

  Polish for "highlander"

  Nature & mountains · Strong

  A hard man of the mountains — for a thick-coated, stubborn dog.

• Juhas

  Polish for a young Tatra shepherd

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  Pastoral and highland — natural for a sheep-working dog.

• Mazur

  A man of Masuria; also a national dance

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Lakes and a dance in one — for a dog that loves water.

• Kaszub

  A man of Kashubia

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Northern and native — rare, yet instantly understood.

• Kujawiak

  A Polish folk dance from Kuyavia

  Classic · Playful

  Danceable and cheerful — for a dog that spins at your feet.

• Oberek

  The fastest Polish folk dance

  Playful · Classic

  It spins without end — apt for a dog that cannot stop.

• Krakus

  A man of Kraków; also a light cavalryman

  Classic · Adventurous

  Urban and historic — it sounds brisk and very Polish.

• Bartnik

  An old-Polish forest beekeeper

  Nature & mountains · Classic

  A forgotten Polish trade — a honeyed note for a golden coat.

• Rycerz

  Polish for "knight"

  Strong · Classic

  For the dog that steps in front of you when a stranger approaches.

• Hetman

  A commander of armies in old Poland

  Strong · Elegant

  A commander — for the dog that organizes the rest of the pack.

• Kmieć

  An old-Polish freeholding farmer

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Soil, calm and stubbornness — for a big farm dog.

• Szlachcic

  A Polish nobleman

  Elegant · Classic

  Tongue in cheek — for a dog convinced of its own superiority.

• Grajek

  Polish for "street musician"

  Playful · Classic

  For the dog that howls along and believes it's helping.

• Wierny

  Polish for "faithful"

  Classic · Strong

  One word — the entire contract between a dog and a person.

• Karmelek

  Diminutive of "caramel"

  Cute · Playful

  The warmer version of Karmel — for a golden-coated puppy.

• Michałek

  A cult Polish sweet; also short for Michał

  Cute · Classic

  A sweet and a name at once — a very Polish joke in one word.

• Mazurek

  The Polish Easter cake; also a dance

  Classic · Cute

  A cake, a dance and a region in one — hard to be more Polish.

• Piernik

  Polish spiced gingerbread, famous from Toruń

  Classic · Cute

  Dark brown and spiced — for a dog of deep, warm colour.

• Makowiec

  The Polish poppy-seed roll

  Classic · Cute

  Black-and-white layers — apt for a two-coloured dog.

• Piegus

  Polish for "freckled"; also a poppy-seed cake

  Playful · Cute

  Perfect for a speckled dog — it describes and amuses at once.

• Ptyś

  Polish for "cream puff"

  Cute · Playful

  Round, puffy and soft — four letters, plenty of affection.

• Wafelek

  Diminutive of "wafer"

  Cute · Playful

  Crunchy and cheerful — for a small dog of endless energy.

• Sękacz

  The Podlasie tree-shaped cake

  Classic · Nature & mountains

  Knotted like an old tree — for a big, solidly built dog.

• Faworek

  The crisp Polish carnival pastry

  Playful · Cute

  Light, twisted and crisp — like a puppy in constant motion.

• Cukierek

  Polish for "sweet, candy"

  Cute · Playful

  The simplest possible declaration of love for a dog.

• Andrut

  A thin Polish wafer from Kalwaria

  Classic · Playful

  Regional and half-forgotten — it sounds like a name, not a dessert.

• Rodzynek

  Polish for "raisin"; also "the one special one"

  Playful · Cute

  Polish idiom for "the odd one out" — for an only-dog household.

• Migdałek

  Diminutive of "almond"

  Cute · Elegant

  Almond eyes — for a dog with a long, gentle gaze.

• Orzeszek

  Diminutive of "nut"

  Cute · Nature & mountains

  Small, hard and brown — three traits in one name.

• Kopytko

  A Polish potato dumpling

  Playful · Classic

  Small, soft and Polish — it sounds like a little hoof.

• Gołąbek

  A Polish cabbage roll; literally "little dove"

  Classic · Cute

  A dish and a term of endearment at once.

• Knedel

  A Polish fruit-filled dumpling

  Playful · Classic

  Round and soft — affectionately, for a dog that likes to eat.

• Uszko

  A tiny Polish dumpling; literally "little ear"

  Cute · Classic

  Doubly apt for a dog with remarkable ears.

• Placek

  A Polish potato pancake

  Playful · Classic

  From the Polish idiom for lying flat out — for a floor-sprawler.

• Żurek

  The Polish sour rye soup

  Classic · Playful

  The most Polish of soups — it will amuse any compatriot.

• Bigos

  The Polish hunter's stew

  Classic · Playful

  Thick, hearty, national — for a big dog with a strong character.

• Rosołek

  Diminutive of Polish chicken broth

  Cute · Classic

  Homely and warming — it sounds like Sunday lunch.

• Ogórek

  Polish for "cucumber"

  Playful · Nature & mountains

  A long green joke — excellent for a dachshund.

• Buraczek

  Diminutive of "beetroot"

  Playful · Nature & mountains

  Dark red and round — fondly, for a stocky ginger dog.

• Kabanos

  A thin Polish sausage

  Playful · Classic

  Polish dogs' favourite treat — and the ideal dachshund name.

• Twarożek

  Diminutive of Polish curd cheese

  Cute · Classic

  White and soft — for a small, cream-coated dog.

• Serek

  Diminutive of "cheese"

  Cute · Playful

  Short, soft and disarming — it sticks at once.

• Masełko

  Diminutive of "butter"

  Cute · Playful

  Golden and soft — for a butter-coloured coat.

• Kakao

  Polish for "cocoa"

  Cute · Classic

  A warm brown association — and the doubled "ka" calls beautifully.

• Kompot

  The Polish stewed-fruit drink

  Playful · Classic

  A lunchtime classic in every Polish home — warm and funny.

• Hugo

  Germanic for "bright of mind"

  Classic · Elegant

  Two clear syllables ending in "o" — instant recognition.

• Thor

  The Norse god of thunder

  Strong · Adventurous

  One syllable, maximum gravity — for a dog that impresses by standing there.

• Loki

  The Norse trickster god

  Playful · Adventurous

  The god of mischief — no better name for a schemer.

• Odin

  The chief Norse god

  Strong · Elegant

  Stately and severe — for a big dog with a solemn gaze.

• Zeus

  King of the Greek gods

  Strong · Classic

  The classic big-dog name — unambiguous and strong.

• Nemo

  Latin for "nobody"; also the captain and the fish

  Adventurous · Playful

  Known to children, short and cheerful — great for a small dog.

• Simba

  Swahili for "lion"; the Lion King hero

  Adventurous · Strong

  Instantly recognizable — for a ginger dog with a lion's mane.

• Toby

  English diminutive of Tobias

  Classic · Cute

  A "y" ending is the best possible sound pattern for recall.

• Teddy

  English for "teddy bear"

  Cute · Playful

  For a dog that looks exactly like a plush toy — and knows it.

• Buddy

  English for "pal, mate"

  Classic · Playful

  A name that defines the relationship — a mate, not a subordinate.

• Charlie

  English diminutive of Charles

  Classic · Playful

  Works for either sex — handy when you don't yet know.

• Cooper

  English for "barrel maker"

  Adventurous · Classic

  The hard "p" in the middle helps it cut through.

• Jasper

  Persian for "treasurer"; also the stone jasper

  Elegant · Nature & mountains

  Stony and elegant — for a mottled coat.

• Oliver

  Latin for "olive tree"

  Classic · Elegant

  Known in Poland as Oliwier — familiar despite foreign roots.

• Hektor

  The Trojan hero of Greek myth

  Strong · Classic

  Classical and heroic — long popular with Polish shepherds.

• Gucio

  Polonized nickname for Gustaw

  Cute · Playful

  A foreign name reshaped in Polish — exactly how we like it.

• Rambo

  The film commando

  Strong · Playful

  Tongue in cheek — best on a dog that isn't remotely fierce.

• Zorro

  Spanish for "fox"; the masked hero

  Adventurous · Playful

  For a dog with a dark mask — apt and funny.

• Pablo

  Spanish form of Paul

  Adventurous · Elegant

  Southern and vivid — the open "o" carries well.

• Vito

  Italian for "life"

  Elegant · Strong

  Short and characterful — for a dog with quiet authority.

• Rico

  Spanish for "rich"; short for Ricardo

  Playful · Adventurous

  Two syllables with a hard "k" — easy to shout at the park.

• Dexter

  Latin for "skilful, right-handed"

  Playful · Classic

  For a dog that solves problems, usually in its own favour.

• Finn

  Irish for "fair, white"

  Adventurous · Nature & mountains

  Short, modern and confident — good for a pale dog.

• Duke

  English for "duke"

  Strong · Elegant

  A title instead of a name — for a dog that acts like one anyway.

• Ringo

  English for "ring"; the Beatles drummer

  Playful · Classic

  Musical and sunny — for a dog of unending optimism.

• Elvis

  The king of rock and roll

  Playful · Elegant

  For a dog with a lavish quiff — a name with a flourish.

• Ozzy

  Short for Oswald; also the rock singer

  Playful · Strong

  Short, loud and cheerful — for an explosive temperament.

• Rusty

  English for "rust-coloured"

  Nature & mountains · Playful

  An exact description of a ginger coat — English but instantly clear.

• Spike

  English for "spike"

  Strong · Playful

  For a dog with bristling fur — the hard "k" calls well.

• Tango

  The Argentine dance

  Elegant · Playful

  Rhythmic and two-syllable — for a dog that moves with grace.

• Chico

  Spanish for "boy, little one"

  Playful · Cute

  Warm and small — it suits the tiniest breeds.

• Sonny

  English for "sonny, little son"

  Cute · Playful

  Familial and warm — it says plainly what the dog is at home.

• Murphy

  Irish surname, "sea warrior"

  Playful · Classic

  Murphy's law — for the dog around which something always goes wrong.

• Winston

  An English name of stately pedigree

  Elegant · Classic

  For a dog with a solemn face and firm self-regard.

• Otis

  Germanic for "wealthy"

  Classic · Playful

  Retro and soft — seldom used, and easy to say.

• Kai

  Hawaiian for "sea"; also a Nordic name

  Adventurous · Nature & mountains

  Three letters, one syllable — the shortest call possible.

• Bandit

  English for "bandit"

  Playful · Adventurous

  For a masked dog — with a habit of stealing sandwiches.

• Bruce

  A Scottish royal surname

  Strong · Classic

  Short and hard — for a big dog with quiet confidence.

• Jimmy

  English diminutive of James

  Playful · Classic

  Cheerful and unpretentious — for a mate, not a show dog.

• Balu

  The bear from The Jungle Book

  Cute · Adventurous

  Big, lazy and good-natured — apt for a huge cuddler.