Naming your Boston Terrier is an exciting part of bringing them into your family. Known for their friendly, intelligent, and lively personalities, Boston Terriers are a popular breed in the U.S., cherished for their distinctive tuxedo-like coat and endearing nature. These small yet spirited dogs make loyal companions and are always up for fun.
To help you find the right name, we’ve compiled a list of 191 popular Boston Terrier names. This list is based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Boston Terrier Names
Here are some popular boy names for Boston Terriers that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Archie | Truly brave |
| Bacon | Playfully named after everyone's favorite food |
| Bandit | Mischievously charming |
| Baxter | Old english for "baker" |
| Beau | French for "handsome" |
| Benji | Endearing and friendly; a popular dog's name |
| Blue | Color often symbolizing depth and stability |
| Boricua | Term for a person from puerto rico, proud and strong |
| Boston | Sophisticated and historical |
| Bowie | Inspired by singer david bowie |
| Bruce | Strong protector; scottish origin |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Brutus | Roman, strong and masculine |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Buster | |
| Butch | American slang, implies toughness |
| Capo | Italian for "chief"; leadership qualities |
| Chance | Fortuitous or lucky |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chase | Suggests speed, pursuit |
| Chico | Boy in spanish; small and lively |
| Chubbs | Endearingly plump and loved |
| Clemens | Merciful, mild and gentle |
| Cody-Simone | |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Copper | Often red or golden fur |
| Crosby | Could be inspired by sidney crosby, skilled |
| Dante | Italian; enduring, as in dante alighieri |
| Dexter | Latin for "right-handed," skilled |
| Dudley | Old english for "people's field" |
| Duke | Titled nobility, leadership |
| Dylan | Celtic, 'son of the sea'; deep, powerful |
| Frankie | Diminutive of francis or francesca, meaning "free one" |
| Franklin | Free landholder; dignified |
| George | Greek for "farmer" |
| Gizmo | Nickname for a mechanical gadget |
| Gus | Gus - disney ("cinderella") inspired; lovable |
| Henry | Germanic origin, means "home ruler" |
| Iggy | Possibly short for ignatius; fiery |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jackson | Son of jack; enduring and strong |
| Jake | Hebrew for "supplanter" |
| Jasper | Persian, "treasurer" |
| Jax | Modern, possibly shortened form of jackson |
| Jesse | Hebrew for "gift"; treasured pet |
| Joey | Diminutive of joseph; "jehovah increases" |
| Jojo | |
| Junior | Often used for a "little" version of a parent |
| Leo | Latin for "lion"; strong and bold |
| Louie | French origin of louis; "renowned warrior" |
| Louis | French origin, connoting fame and battle |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Major | Signifies rank and authority |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Mickey | Famous mouse; lively and iconic |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Monty | Short for montgomery, meaning "man power" |
| Murphy | Irish surname meaning "sea warrior" |
| Niko | Victory of the people; triumphant |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Omar | Arabic, meaning "flourishing" or "life" |
| Oreo | Perfect for black and white dogs |
| Orraios | |
| Oscar | Old english, often "friend of deer" |
| Oskar | German for "spear of god"; protector |
| Ozzy | Perhaps inspired by ozzy osbourne, reflecting a quirky personality |
| Pancho | A nickname often associated with francisco |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Petey | Affectionate and friendly tone |
| Prince | Regal, noble status |
| Quincy | From the french 'quint', meaning fifth |
| Remy | French, "oarsman" |
| Rex | |
| Rocco | Germanic, means "rest" |
| Rocko | Restful or battle cry; strong |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Roland | Historically noble, brave figure |
| Romeo | Italian lover; romantic and charming |
| Rufus | Latin for "red-headed," often for reddish-tone dogs |
| Sonny | Endearing term, implies "son" or "young boy" |
| Spanky | Implying a spirited, lively nature |
| Spike | Often spikey-haired or spirited |
| Stitch | Quirky and unique, just like the character |
| Teddy | Diminutive of edward or theodore; "wealthy protector" |
| Thor | Norse god of thunder, strong and powerful |
| Toby | God is good; popular |
| Toby-Lerone | |
| Tucker | Old english, "fabric pleater;" |
| Tyson | English origin, fiery-tempered |
| Vito | Life, full of life |
| Vogue | Stylish, setting trends |
| Walnut | Nut name, suggesting a hard exterior but valuable inside |
| Watson | English, "son of watt" |
| Winston | Old english for "joy stone" |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
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Female Boston Terrier Names
Here are some popular girl names for Boston Terriers that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abby | |
| Agnes | Greek for "pure" or "holy" |
| Archer | |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bamie | Playful, informal |
| Beanie | Small and cuddly like the cap |
| Bebe | French for "baby"; adorable |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Bellanova | |
| Betty | Vintage charm, meaning "pledged to god" |
| Boo | Term of endearment |
| Boston | Sophisticated and historical |
| Brooklyn | Urban, cosmopolitan |
| Charlotte | Maude - combines old-fashioned grace and battle strength |
| China | Delicate and finely made |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Clover | Lucky and nature-loving |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cocoa | Warm, cozy, and sweet |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Cora | Greek, "maiden" |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Daria | Persian for "wealthy" or "kings" |
| Darla | |
| Dasein | German existential term, "being there" |
| Disco | Lively and energetic like the dance |
| Dixie | Associated with the nostalgic south |
| Ella | German/english, "all, completely; fairy maiden" |
| Ellie | Diminutive of eleanor, meaning "light" |
| Emma | Universal, meaning "whole" |
| Emmie | Sweet and friendly |
| Estelle | Star-like, luminous, and radiant |
| Frankie | Diminutive of francis or francesca, meaning "free one" |
| Freckles | Spotty, cute; suggesting a patterned coat |
| Georgia | Sweet as the state's famed peaches |
| Grace | |
| Gucci | After the luxury brand, indicating a posh pooch |
| Hana | Blossom in japanese; delicate |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Imani | Faith in swahili |
| Isabelle | |
| Islay | |
| Ivy | English nature name for fidelity |
| June | Named after the month, symbolizing freshness |
| Kayla | |
| Koda | Native american for "friend" |
| Lady | Exudes class and nobility |
| Lala | Dreamy and musical |
| Leica | Inspired by the famous camera brand |
| Lexi | Short form of alexis, meaning "defender" |
| Lidia | Of the beautiful lydian woman |
| Lilly | Named after the flower, pure and beautiful |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| Love | Universal affection; loving, cherished |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Lulu | Pearl; precious |
| Luna | Latin for "moon," celestial |
| Mabel | Latin for "lovable" |
| Maggie | Pearl; often gentle |
| Maya | Ruby - blend of "illusion" (maya) and precious stone (ruby) |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Midge | Small, tiny |
| Minnie | Diminutive, often for small dogs |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Mona | Means "noble" in arabic |
| Olive | Symbol of peace and wisdom |
| Oreo | Perfect for black and white dogs |
| Pantone | Colorful, for a vibrant pet |
| Penelope | Greek origin, symbolizes faithfulness |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Perry | Diminutive of peregrine; wanderer |
| Piper | Musical, cheerful personality |
| Pippi | Inspired by the spirited pippi longstocking |
| Pixie | Mythical fairy creature; mischievous |
| Pocha | |
| Queenie | Diminutive of queen, implying royal status |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Rose | The flower; classic beauty and romance |
| Roxy | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Ruby | Precious red gemstone, signifies love and passion |
| Sadie | Vintage name meaning "princess" |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Schmoozie | |
| Scout | Observer, from "to kill a mockingbird" |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Southie | Light hearted, regional nickname feel |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Sydney | French origin, from saint-denis |
| Taco | Playful name; reminds one of the food |
| Tahoe | Majestic like the lake and region |
| Winnie | Short for winifred; gentle friend |
| Xena | Warrior; from "xena, warrior princess" |
| Yohji | After fashion designer yohji yamamoto; stylish |
| Zoe | Greek for "life" |
