Finding the right name for your Cane Corso is an essential part of bringing them into your family. Known for their strength, intelligence, and protective nature, Cane Corsos are a popular breed in the U.S., admired for their loyalty and calm confidence. These powerful dogs make devoted guardians and loving companions.
To help you choose a name that suits your Cane Corso, we’ve compiled a list of 198 popular Cane Corso names. This list is based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Cane Corso Names
Here are some popular boy names for Cane Corsos that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abo | |
| Ace | Top-notch, number one |
| Achilles | Greek hero, strong but vulnerable |
| Akella | Unique, origin unknown, strong sounding |
| Angel | Symbolizes purity and goodness |
| Ash | Derived from the ash tree; strong |
| Bacio | Means "kiss" in italian; loving and affectionate |
| Bas | Simple, short, and strong |
| Beast | |
| Bentley | |
| Blackie | Describes the fur color |
| Blu | Variant of blue, color, indicating tranquility |
| Blue | Color often symbolizing depth and stability |
| Boots | Suggests footwear, playful |
| Bruce | Strong protector; scottish origin |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Brutis | Implies brawny or strong |
| Brutus | Roman, strong and masculine |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Caesar | After the roman leader; strong, authoritative |
| Capo | Italian for "chief"; leadership qualities |
| Capone | |
| Cassius | Latin, "vain" or historically notable with cassius clay |
| Chance | Fortuitous or lucky |
| Chase | Suggests speed, pursuit |
| Chopin | After the composer; perhaps a musical dog |
| Chulo | |
| Clyde | Scottish river name; solid and steady |
| Cody | Helpful, a helper |
| Czar | |
| Dante | Italian; enduring, as in dante alighieri |
| Deuce | Cool and collected, with a sporting vibe |
| Dexter | Latin for "right-handed," skilled |
| Diamon | |
| Diesel | German, rugged and powerful |
| Duke | Titled nobility, leadership |
| Elvis | Immortalized by elvis presley; charismatic |
| Gajah | |
| Ghost | Pale and elusive; mystery scent |
| Gino | Italian diminutive of "luigino"; charming |
| Goliath | Biblical origin, symbolizing strength and size |
| Grae | Variant of gray; wise and respected |
| Gryphon | Mythical creature; majestic and strong |
| Harlem | Vibrant and full of life, like the nyc neighborhood |
| Hulk | Large, muscle-bound |
| Hunter | |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jake | Hebrew for "supplanter" |
| Jax | Modern, possibly shortened form of jackson |
| Kane | |
| Kaos | Spelling variant of "chaos," wild and uncontrolled |
| King | Denotes a regal and commanding presence |
| Kino | |
| Kratos | Greek god of strength; powerful and fierce |
| Kubo | After "kubo and the two strings"; creative |
| Leo | Latin for "lion"; strong and bold |
| Loki | Norse god, playful and mischievous |
| Luca | Italian and latin origin meaning "light" |
| Macho | Strong and boldly confident; assertive |
| Major | Signifies rank and authority |
| Mason | Worker in stone; sturdy |
| Master | Commands authority and respect |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Maximus | Latin for "greatest" |
| Maxximus | Latin for "greatest"; strength and honor |
| Midnight | |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Moose | Large and in charge, signifies stature and strength |
| Mufasaa | Inspired by mufasa from the lion king; noble and majestic |
| Oden | Inspired by hearty japanese winter dish |
| Onyx | Black and protective, like the gemstone |
| Pluto | Named after the dwarf planet; mysterious |
| Primo | Italian for "first," top-notch |
| Prince | Regal, noble status |
| Puma | Named after the swift and agile big cat |
| Ralph | Old english origin, meaning "wolf counsel" |
| Remmy | Variant of remmi, just as cute |
| Rex | |
| Rocco | Germanic, means "rest" |
| Rockstar | Glamorous and eye-catching |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Romeo | Italian lover; romantic and charming |
| Rye | English, like the grain or town |
| Sal | Short for salvador, "savior" |
| Samson | Katan - strong biblical name with unique twist |
| Saxe | |
| Shadow | Always by your side; mysterious |
| Shadowfax | After the mythical horse in lord of the rings |
| Shaka | Inspired by the zulu king; signifies strength |
| Simba | Swahili for "lion" |
| Sulley | Named after character from "monsters, inc" |
| Sultan | Arabic for ruler; powerful and commanding |
| Tank | |
| Thor | Norse god of thunder, strong and powerful |
| Titan | Greek mythology giants; strong and powerful |
| Titus | Latin, honorable; powerful influence |
| Uno | |
| Wyatt | Old english for "brave in war" |
| Yoyo | Playful and repetitive, like the toy |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
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Female Cane Corso Names
Here are some popular girl names for Cane Corsos that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Africa | |
| Akeelah | Unique, possibly african origin, meaning unknown |
| Amara | |
| Ana | Simple and graceful; classic beauty |
| Arya | Sanskrit for 'noble'; strong, independent |
| Azzurra | Italian for "blue sky," refreshing |
| Baby | Endearing and likely very pampered |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Birdie | Cute and lively, like a little bird |
| Blu | Variant of blue, color, indicating tranquility |
| Blue | Color often symbolizing depth and stability |
| Bonnie | Scottish for "pretty" |
| Boo | Term of endearment |
| Brook-Lynn | |
| Carmen | Latin for "song"; melodious |
| Che | Revolutionary, strong-willed |
| Chyna | Fine and precious |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cora | Greek, "maiden" |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Darcy | Dark one |
| Dash | Fast and energetic |
| Dashi | Possibly inspired by japanese soup stock; exotic |
| Drama | |
| Dutchess | Noble title; elegant and commanding |
| Eevee | Versatile like the pokémon |
| Emmylou | Perhaps a tribute to singer emmylou harris |
| Evie | Life, living, lively |
| Fresa | Spanish for "strawberry"; sweet and lovely |
| Genevieve | French origin meaning "woman of the race" |
| Gia | |
| Gigi | French diminutive of names like gilbert or virginia |
| God-Zilla | |
| Gracy | |
| Gray | Sombre yet classic; dignified |
| Gucci | After the luxury brand, indicating a posh pooch |
| Hera | Greek goddess, queenly stature |
| Isabella | Means "pledged to god" in spanish/italian |
| Ivory | Often white-coated; precious |
| Ivy | English nature name for fidelity |
| Jesse | Hebrew for "gift"; treasured pet |
| Jill | Youthful, feminine counterpart to jack |
| Juice | Bursting with energy, vibrant and refreshing |
| Kahlua | Coffee liqueur; rich and smooth |
| Karma | |
| Kaynee | Unique, origin uncertain; phonetic appeal |
| Khaleesi | Title from "game of thrones," meaning "queen" |
| Kona | Hawaiian district or coffee |
| Layla | Arabic for "night" |
| Letty | Diminutive of leticia, joyful and happy |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| London | |
| Luna | Latin for "moon," celestial |
| Lydeena | |
| Lyrik | |
| Maggie | Pearl; often gentle |
| Mali | |
| Massive | |
| Maze | Intricate, complex like a labyrinth |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Michonne | Inspired by a strong character from "the walking dead" |
| Milan | |
| Minnie | Diminutive, often for small dogs |
| Misty | Mist-like, soft and gentle qualities |
| Mochi | |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Nala | From "the lion king" meaning gift |
| Nyla | Of arabic origins, means "winner" or "attainer" |
| Nymeria | Warrior queen from folklore; strong and independent |
| Odyssey | After the epic journey, adventurous |
| Onyx | Black and protective, like the gemstone |
| Pearl | |
| Pink | Bright, fun, and vibrant |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Raven | Dark and mysterious |
| Rayna | |
| Roma | Named after the capital of italy, historic connotation |
| Rowley | Old english origin; from the rough clearing |
| Roxy | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Samantha | |
| Sansa | Derived from sanskrit for charm |
| Sapphire | |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Sergeant | Military rank, denotes leadership |
| Seven | Numerical name, often a lucky number |
| Shadow | Always by your side; mysterious |
| Spice | |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Storm | Powerful force of nature |
| Sugar | Sweet-natured and affectionate |
| Sunny | Bright, cheerful disposition |
| Torrin | Gaelic, means "from the craggy hills" |
| Tru | B-dog - represents authenticity, "true" in spirit |
| Willow | Graceful tree symbolizing flexibility |
| Yala | Energetic, possibly middle eastern origin |
| Zelda | After the video game princess; adventurous |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |
