The Best List of Guard Dog Names for Your Furry Protector

So, you’ve got yourself a new friend that just so happens to be a guard dog? Well, now all you have to do is choose a suitable name! 

Even though it might seem harder than you’d think, don-t worry. We got you covered!

It doesn’t matter if your dog is a guard dog or simply can’t go without protecting the house (despite your efforts to stop them), you are going to find inspiration in our list.

Let’s look at that best list of guard dog names for your little protector, shall we?

Dog names inspired by warriors, battle, and protectors

Since your new furry friend is naturally overprotective, why not look at some names that are inspired by warriors, battle, and protectors. 

These certainly have a good ring to them!

• Agnar – Norwegian name meaning warrior
• Alvey – Old English meaning elf battle
• Asim – Arabic name that means protector
• Armista – English name that means “an end to a battle”
• Andro – Greek for warrior
• Blair – Gaelic for plain, field, and battlefield
• Cadel – Welsh name that means battle
• Clovis – a French name that means “glorious in battle”
• Ditto – A Hungarian name that means “fortune of war”
• Faris – Arabic name that means knight
• Forta – An AAlbanian name that means strong or tough
• Gunnar – Old Norse that means knight
• Ehno – Italian name that means protector
• Hedy – A Germanic name that means battle
• Hida – German name that means warrior
• Igor – Russian name that means ancestral warrior
• Isolde – an English name from Arthurian novels, it means ice battle
• Kemp – A name that means brave warrior in Middle English
• Louis – French name that means famous battle
• Mao – a name meaning protector
• Mete  – a Turkish name that means hero
• Morza – Tartar name meaning prince
• Malik – Arabic for king
• Pan – A name from Greek mythology. It means shepherd and protector
• Rainer – Ancient Germanic name that means deciding warrior
• Ramon – a Catalan name that means advisor, protector
• Reima – a Finnish name that means protector 
• Sigmund – a German name that means victorious protector
• Tore – Scandinavian name that means Thor’s warrior
• Ward – An Old English name that means guard
• Warin – Ancient Germanic name that means guard
• Elda – An Italian name that means battle
• Koa – a Hawaiian name that means fearless, warrior
• Kaiser – German for emperor
• Malou – A Danish name that means rebellious, famous battle
• Maud – French name that means strength in battle
• Ritta – A Finnish name that means fight, force
• Sigrid – Old Norse for beautiful victory
• Schutz – German for protector
• Veli – Turkish name that means guardian

Badass names

No one can argue with the fact that guard dogs are badass. Which is exactly why we have included badass dog names in the list for inspiration!

Perhaps one of these names is precisely what you are looking for. 

• Audie – Irish name that means rich guard
• Axel 
• Alexia
• Ammo
• Bjorn – Old Norse for bear
• Bowie
• Blitz
• Brutus
• Blaze
• Beast
• Bruno
• Butch
• Cleo
• Colt
• Crusher
• Captain
• Callan
• Dex
• Diablo
• Enzo
• Edith
• Ferris
• Fang
• Fury
• Gunner
• Gotz
• Hera
• Jett
• Leo
• Leia
• Magnus
• Ragnar
• Roland
• Ranger
• Rebel
• Sniper
• Spike
• Saber
• Sarge
• Storm
• Ida
• Jade
• Kim
• Nila
• Omu
• Ruby
• Vixen
• Vida
• Magnum
• Major
• Nitro
• Tank
• Talon 
• Thor
• Viper
• Zeus
• Wolf
• Uzi
• Laim
• Milo
• Nakoa
• Oscar
• Roger
• June
• Mina
• Sasha
• Tundra
• Astra
• Jinx
• Kasier
• Zane
• Hades
• Lex
• Darth
• Rogue
• Fury
• Ares
• Pandora
• Diva
• Valor
• Xena
• Zorro
• Warden
• Zelda
• Loki
• Ra
• Doom
• Zod
• Vector
• Gruner
• Dredd
• Napoleon
• Niel
• Maya
• Arya
• Damia
• Fender
• Apollo
• Athena
• Duke
• Onyx
• Sunna
• Bono

Guard dog names take inspiration from the word strong

No matter how small or big, your pooch thinks they are strong! So, why not take that fact there, and use it for name inspiration! 

That’s just what we have done. Let’s look at some names associated with strength!

• Amell – German name that means power of the Eagle
• Aaron – Hebrew for high mountain
• Adira – Hebrew for noble and powerful
• Isla – German name that means strong-willed
• Kawan – Korean for strong
• Lenna – German name meaning Lion’s strength
• Oz – Hebrew for power and strength
• Takio – Japanes for strong
• Kano – Japanese meaning “masculine power”
• Osiris – Egyptian for “strong eyesight”
• Ryker – Danish for strength
• Warrick – English name that means “strong leader who defends”
• Zale – Greek name meaning the power of the sea
• Alsie – Greek for strong-willed
• Asta – Greek for divine strength
• Bree – Gaelic name meaning power and strength
• Etana – Hebrew for strength of purpose
• Kiah
• Lenna – English name meaning lion-hearted
• Minka – Polish name meaning strong-willed warrior

Those are all of the names that we have gathered for you! You must admit, they are pretty perfect. We hope you got all the inspiration you needed, or even picked a name from our list. The most important thing is that you can’t go wrong with any of the names you choose. And, of course, to love your dog as much as it loves you.