Introduction
Selecting what breed of dog best matches your lifestyle can be quite a struggle. Dog lovers normally have different preferences when it comes to dogs. In terms of physical appearance, some people prefer gentle-looking dogs over tough-looking dogs or vice versa, while others simply seek unique features in a dog. If you fall under the latter part, a Bull Terrier may be the perfect match for you. The most distinctive characteristic of Bull Terriers is their egg-shaped head that resembles a football. This feature makes them easily recognizable among other dogs. Aside from that, they are also the only known breed that have triangular eyes. If you are looking to own one, take note of the nature of this breed. Bull Terriers become muscular and powerful over time, so obedience training is a must. With proper care, training, and socialization, the Bull Terrier can become a loyal, joyful and affectionate family dog.
Bull Terrier Dog Names in Pop Culture
After appearing in numerous films, commercials, comic strips, and advertisements, the Bull Terrier is, without a doubt, an iconic dog breed. Bull Terriers have made appearances in countless films, including the classic short-film Frankenweenie, The Mask, Itโs a Dogโs Life, Babe: Pig in the City, Baxter, Next Friday and The Great Gatsby, to name a few.
Apart from the aforementioned films, Bull Terriers have also been featured in literary novels. One of the earliest examples of Bull Terriers in literature is Bullโs Eye, from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. In the novel, the main antagonist William โBillโ Sikes owns a Bull Terrier named Bullโs Eye. Bullโs Eye is the evil alter ego of Bill Sikes. He is a depicted as a muscular, vicious, and brutal canine that bullies anyone and is feared throughout London. The dogโs behavior is a perfect representation of his owner - Bullโs Eye has a short temper and is willing to harm anyone, just as his villainous master. At one point in the novel, Bill Sikesโ himself started to realize that his dogโs behavior is a reflection of himself and tried to drown the dog as a desperate attempt to run away from his true self. In the novel, Bullโs Eye died not long after his master. With Oliver Twist becoming an instant classic, Bullโs Eye became one of the most recognizable Bull Terriers to ever be featured in a literary work.
Another piece of literature that features Bull Terriers are those by Chris Van Allsburg, a famous writer and illustrator. Some of these works include Jumanji and The Polar Express. In his books, Allsburg always inserts an illustration of a Bull Terrier, who is named โFritzโ. George Eliotโs novel, entitled โThe Mill on the Flossโ, also featured a Bull Terrier named โMumpsโ.
In addition to these fictional works, lots of prominent individuals have also taken a liking to the Bull Terrier. For instance, Princess Anne, who is the only daughter of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II, has been spotted and photographed numerous times with her Bull Terrier. A number of musicians own Bull Terriers as a pet, including pop start Taylor Swift, singer and guitarist Eric Clapton, Oasisโ lead singer Liam Gallagher and Metallicaโs lead guitarist Kirk Hammett. Famous actors and actresses like Jane Birkin, John Bishop and Tom Hardy also have pet Bull Terriers.
With all the hype surrounding the breed, the Bull Terrier has solidified its status as one of the most sought-after dog breeds in the world.
Bull Terrier Dog Name Considerations
Thinking of a dog name is just as hard as choosing a dog. In general, dogs pay attention to the first syllable of any word. For that reason, it is most sensible to choose a dog name that is no more than two syllables. This will help your dog recognize and remember its name without much difficulty.
Another factor to consider when thinking of what to name your dog is their physical appearance. Whatโs their color? Whatโs their size? Do they look gentle or tough? Ask yourself those questions and take them into consideration before totally settling on a specific name. As it is, Bull Terriers possess several unique characteristics and are very special dogs, so it would be fitting to give them a name that sounds one-of-a-kind. There are two kinds of Bull Terriers: white and colored. If you happen to choose a white variant, it would make sense to choose a unique name that relates to the color white. For example, the name โKayaโ means โpureโ in Greek and would be a fitting name for your female, white Bull Terrier. These are just few of the many considerations that can help you pick a name your Bull Terrier.
Male Bull Terrier Dog Names
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3 |
Milo
Spanish name meaning โfavoredโ
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2 |
Copper
A reddish material; good for Bull Terriers with reddish coat
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1 |
Hades
The god of the underworld in Greek Mythology
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1 |
Major
A high-ranking officer in the army, symbolizes power
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0 |
Vito
Means โfull of lifeโ in Spanish
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0 |
Kai
Means โfrom the seaโ in Hawaiian
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0 |
Bandit
An outlaw
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0 |
Bear
A four-legged mammal; cute name for a pet dog
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0 |
Kenny
Gaelic name meaning โgood lookingโ
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0 |
Jester
Someone who makes jokes
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-1 |
Kuzma
Means โharmonyโ in Greek
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-1 |
Hani
Means โhappyโ in Hawaiian
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-1 |
Rio
Means โriverโ in Spanish
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-1 |
Enok
Means โfaithfulโ in Danish
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-1 |
Draco
Means โdragonโ in Greek
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-2 |
Argus
Greek name meaning โwatchful"
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-2 |
Pochi
Italian name meaning โmasculineโ
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-2 |
Einar
Means โone who fights aloneโ in Danish
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-2 |
Anjo
Means โangelโ in Portugese
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-2 |
Gael
Means โgenerous leaderโ in French
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-2 |
Fyodor
Means โpowerful rulerโ in Russian
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-2 |
Pasha
Means โsmall and humbleโ in Russian
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-2 |
Elan
Means โfriendlyโ in Native American
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-2 |
Colum
Means โa doveโ in Latin
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-2 |
Farrin
Means โblacksmithโ in French
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-2 |
Perseus
Means โone who destroysโ in Greek
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-2 |
Cato
Means โcleverโ in Latin
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-2 |
Gaspar
Means โking of the treasureโ in Persian
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-2 |
Jesse
Hebrew name meaning โa giftโ
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-2 |
Ethan
Hebrew name meaning โstrongโ
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Female Bull Terrier Dog Names
Votes | Name | Vote |
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2 |
Clio
Means โcelebrateโ in Greek
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1 |
Kaya
Means โpureโ in Greek
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1 |
Elva
Means โwhiteโ in Irish; perfect for white Bull Terriers
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0 |
Luna
Italian name meaning "moon"
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0 |
Zara
โPrincessโ in Russian
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0 |
Ida
Means โhardworking womanโ in German
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-1 |
Kora
Means โmaidenโ in Greek
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-1 |
Una
Gaelic term meaning โoneโ
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-1 |
Eira
Means โsnowโ in Welsh; good for white Bull Terriers
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-2 |
Filia
Means "daughter" in Latin
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-2 |
Sada
โPure oneโ in Japanese
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-2 |
Marva
Means โwonderโ or โmiracleโ in French
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-2 |
Dior
Means โgoldenโ in French; good for Bull Terriers with fawn coat
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-2 |
Cheryl
Means โdarlingโ in French
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-2 |
Della
German name meaning โnobleโ
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-2 |
Jinx
A type of magic charm
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-2 |
Sassy
Cheeky, one who has a lot of sass; good for playful female Bull Terriers
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-2 |
Trix
Pet version of โBeatriceโ, which is a Latin name meaning โvoyager through lifeโ
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-2 |
Lucky
Someone who is fortunate
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-3 |
Hera
Means โdefenderโ in Greek
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-3 |
Alva
Means โbrightnessโ in Hebrew
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-3 |
Vana
Means โultimate blissโ in Indian
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-3 |
Dulce
Means โsweet daughterโ in Spanish
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-3 |
Rena
Means โjoyousโ in Hebrew
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-3 |
Calla
Means โbeautifulโ in Greek
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-3 |
Esme
Means โbeloved oneโ in French
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-3 |
Gemma
Means โjewelโ in Latin
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-3 |
Pax
Means โpeaceโ in Latin
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-3 |
Sparky
Animated or lively
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-3 |
Lana
Gaelic name meaning โrockโ
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What do you think?
Community Dogs With Bull Terrier Names
Lilly was born at Easter. She is a white bull terrier with black skin spots. It was a perfect name for her.
He looked like a louie