Last Updated on October 16, 2021 by Marco C.
English Bulldogs are a popular choice with many dog owners, who love their adorable appearance and placid temperament. Canine fans around the world love Bulldogs and some of these dogs are even famous in their own right. But what are the most famous English Bulldog names?
Picking a name for your Bulldog can be a fun task, particularly if you want an unusual or famous name. However, it can be hard to come up with the perfect name for your new puppy! Let’s look at good names for English Bulldogs and find out the best famous English Bulldog names.
How To Choose Bulldog Names
Many pedigree dogs such as English Bulldogs have two different names. The first of these is an official name given by the breeder. The second of these is their pet name, used by family and friends.
The official name will appear on their official identification documents, such as the pedigree. It normally includes some reference to the breeder’s kennel name, and possibly the parents of the dog as well. It is great to have a fancy name for your dog, but not that practical for everyday use!
This is why many dog owners opt to use a pet name as well. For example, a pedigree dog called Koolwaters Calamity Jane might be called Janie for short. In this pedigree name, Koolwaters is the name of the kennel, and Calamity Jane is chosen around a musical drama theme.
However, don’t think that you can pick any name you want for your dog’s pedigree! The breed societies and American Kennel Club have guidelines that must be followed. For example, you cannot use the word ‘Champion’ as part of a dog’s name, and the name cannot include obscenities.
When picking a pet name, you can choose anything you want. However, to avoid embarrassment make sure you would be comfortable shouting the name loudly when trying to recall your dog at the park.
Famous English Bulldog Names
If you’re looking for a famous name for your English Bulldog, looking at Bulldogs in history can be a great place to start. These endearing dogs have
Here are our top five famous English Bulldog names:
- Meatball The Movie Star
Meatball is an English Bulldog owned by the actor, filmmaker, and comedian, Adam Sandler. This celebrity Bulldog is famous for appearing in the movie ‘Little Nicky’. He was also the ring bearer and best man at Sandler’s wedding to Jackie Titone in 2003.
- Tillman The Skateboarder
Tillman is an English Bulldog who is a world record holder! He holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100 meters on a skateboard by a dog. Check out his amazing achievements in this video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCKstDXMslQ
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- Uga The Mascot
Uga is the official live mascot of the Georgia Bulldogs, the University of Georgia football team. In fact, there is more than one Uga – there have been ten mascots named Uga since 1956! Each Uga is thought to be descended from the last and lives with the Seiler family.
This famous Bulldog mascot has his own air-conditioned seating area on the home ground, where he attends every home game. He has a student identification card, and wears a jersey made in the same style as the team jersey!
- Tyson The Celebrity Bulldog
Tyson is famous for both his movie appearances and his skateboarding skills. He can earn up to $1,000 per day for his performances and has appeared on TV shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show. His most famous movie roles were in Undiscovered and Lords of Dogtown.
- Spike The Cartoon Bulldog
Fans of the TV cartoon ‘Tom and Jerry’ will remember Spike the Bulldog! Spike had a fearsome reputation, and hated cats. However, he was gentle with mice and would be Jerry’s ally in his never-ending battles with Tom.
Popular English Bulldog Names
English Bulldogs come with a tough reputation, mainly due to their status in the past as fighting dogs. Bulldog owners would want to make their pets sound as fearsome as possible, so gave them names to match.
This tradition seems to have stuck when it comes to popular English Bulldog names. Nowadays, Bulldogs are more known for their lovable nature than their aggression, but the most popular names don’t always reflect this!
Popular names for male English Bulldogs include:
- Butch
- King
- Maximus
- Rambo
- Rocky
Popular names for female English Bulldogs include:
- Bella
- Coco
- Harley
- Rebel
- Sadie
These are all good Bulldog names, but you might be looking for something unique to reflect the nature of these great dogs. Keep reading for some great suggestions for unique Bulldog names!
Unique English Bulldog Names
Looking for an unusual name for your Bulldog? A great place to start is by picking a theme or idea. Here are some of our favorite suggestions for unique English Bulldog names:
- Astronomical English Bulldog names – Atlas, Comet, Nova, Sirius, Vega
- Cocktail Themed Bulldog names – Martini, Amaretto, Daiquiri, Cosmo, Mimosa
- Location Themed Bulldog names – London, Paris, Alaska, Georgia, Nevada
- Rock and Roll Bulldog names – Bowie, Hendrix, Cobain, Zeppelin, Prince
- Artistic Bulldog names – Leonardo, Matisse, Banksy, Picasso, Rembrandt
If none of these are what you are looking for, some other great themes to explore include:
- TV Shows
- Movies
- Rivers
- Mountains
- Fashion
Alternatively, you might like to give your Bulldog a funny or witty name. Some of our favorites include:
- Dogzilla
- Snoop Dog
- Chewbacca
- Groucho Barks
- Mary Puppins
Finally, some dog breeders like to do a theme to name a whole litter. For example, all the puppies in one litter might be named after types of wine or characters from a musical. Some breeders will use names starting with a certain letter to show the year the pup was born – for example, all pups born in 2021 might start with the letter ‘G’.
Summary
So, as we have learned, there are some fun and interesting famous English Bulldog names you could use for your Bully puppy! The most popular English Bulldog names tend to sound quite butch and aggressive, reflecting their history as fighting dogs. However, it is possible to choose some interesting and unique names for your English Bulldogs.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on the most famous English Bulldog names! Perhaps you know of a famous Bulldog that you’d like to tell us about? Or maybe your Bulldog has a particularly unusual name? Please add your comments below!