Leonberger Dog Names

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Introduction

Unbelievable as it sounds, the Leonberger is a giant dog resulting from a mix of three dog breeds – Saint Bernard, Newfoundland and Great Pyrenees. The dog is as impressive as its lineage; it has a jumbo-sized build, looks of a lion and a set of skills that make it a force to be reckoned with. The dog breed was named after the city of Leonberger in Germany, which is where it originated. Aside from its remarkable size, the Leo, as it is fondly referred to, has high levels of intelligence and energy. Owning a Leo takes great commitment, plenty of socialization and consistent positive reinforcement. As a reward, you will get a loyal guard dog, a fun companion and a loving part of your family.

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Leonberger Dog Name Considerations

One of the exciting parts about owning a new dog, especially one like the Leonberger, is coming up with a name that will fit your dog well. Leos have many distinctive features, physical or not, that you can use as a basis for choosing a name. When coming face to face with a Leonberger, the first thing that one will notice is its huge, almost gigantic, build. Therefore, a cool name or term that symbolizes power and strength would be an awesome fit. A unique example would be the name “Zeus”, named after the ruler of the Olympian gods in Greek mythology.

Another source of inspiration for your dog’s name is its coat. The Leo has a majestic double coat (with a black melanistic mask) that comes in a variety of colors, including all sorts of color mixes such as red-brown, red, lion-yellow and sand. Some Leos may have a few patches or markings of other colors. You can use your Leo’s coat color to brainstorm for a name.

Some pet owners also opt to keep things authentic and choose a name based on their dog’s country of origin. In this case, the Leonberger was originally bred in Germany. So, it would be fitting to choose a unique and expressive German name or any reference to German culture as a name for your new Leo.

Male Leonberger Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
4
Otis
German name meaning “wealthy”
3
Bruin
Another term for a bear
2
Berlin
Capital city of Germany
2
Aldo
German name meaning “wise”
2
Bruno
Means “brown” in German; good for Leos with brownish/mahogany coat
2
Lycan
A kind of fictional werewolf
2
Kaiser
German name meaning “emperor”
1
Thor
God of thunder in Norse mythology
0
Beowulf
The hero in an Old English epic poem
0
Stein
German name meaning “stone”
0
Rusty
Affected by rust; good for reddish Leos
0
Klaus
German name meaning “people of victory”
0
Goliath
A gigantic character from the Bible
0
Ludwig
German name meaning “famous fighter”
0
Hund
Means “dog” in German
0
Barchen
Means “little bear” in German; funny name for a Leo
0
Hulk
A comic book character known for super-strength
-1
Gunther
German name meaning “bold warrior”
-1
Deutsch
Used to refer to someone from Germany
-2
Adalrik
German name meaning “noble friend”
-2
Dunkel
A dark German lager; good dark-colored Leos
-2
Herr
Means “mister” in German
-2
Siegfried
German name meaning “victorious peace”; can be shortened to Sieg
-2
Egon
Gaelic name meaning “fiery”
-2
Franz
German name meaning “free man”
-2
Dusseldorf
A German city known as an international business center; cool-sounding name for a Leo
-2
Bock
A bittersweet dark lager
-2
Prost
Means “cheers” in German
-2
Mayne
German name meaning “powerful”
-2
Stefan
Means “crown” in German

Female Leonberger Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
4
Puma
A member of the big cat family
4
Avalon
A legendary island in the Arthurian legend
4
Koa
A large tree from Hawaii
2
Ada
German name meaning “noble”
2
Millie
German name meaning “strength”
2
Leona
German name meaning “lioness”
1
Juno
A goddess in Roman mythology
1
Trudy
German name meaning “spear of strength”
1
Caroline
German name meaning “free”
1
Marlene
From Marlene Dietrich, a German Hollywood actress
1
Karin
German name meaning “pure”
0
Hilda
German name meaning “battle woman”
0
Sofie
German name meaning “wisdom”
0
Eryka
German name meaning “powerful”
0
Brezel
A kind of German pretzel
0
Hessia
A German state
0
Petra
German name meaning “rock”
0
Mina
German name meaning “resolute protector”
-1
Schatz
Means “jewel” in German, commonly used as a term of endearment
-1
Rhine
A famous river in Germany
-1
Isane
German name meaning “strong-willed”
-1
Bathilda
German name meaning “heroine”
-1
Harriet
German name meaning “home ruler”
-1
Kolsch
A kind of beer made in the city of Cologne
-1
Munich
A city in Germany
-1
Una
German name meaning “noble leader”
-1
Gertrud
German name meaning “beloved warrior”
-1
Elbe
A large river in Germany
-1
Marzen
A kind of malty lager
-1
Klum
From German supermodel Heidi Klum

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