I love dog names that have an official slant to them. Something short, snappy, formal and tough in tone. Chief, Sarge, Sabre. Dao, Glaive or Marshal. Military dog names range from popular weapons to battles, vehicles and even through the ranks.
Whether you are a military history buff or a modern tactician fan, dog names that are inspired by the forces are a wonderful way to celebrate bravery, whilst still picking a really cool idea for your cute puppy.
Military Titles As Dog Names
Military ranks make awesome dog names. Here are some of the titles that sound best and make for distinctive dog names.
- Captain
- Officer
- General
- Major
- Private
- Chief
- Sarge
- Master
- Corporal
- Special
- Brigadier
- Lieutenant
- Colonel
- Marshal
- Warrant
- Staff
Female Military Dog Names
Military names aren’t just for the boys, after all, half of all service dogs are female. And a rising percentage of the army, navy and airforce are women too.
All of these names have a powerful, brave or protective meaning behind them.
- Ailani
- Alessa
- Alexa
- Alice
- Andrea
- Biddy
- Brenda
- Eda
- Gabby
- Hedda
- Hera
- Ilda
- Lexi
- Lulu
- Mairi
- Neith
- Onora
- Polly
- Rhetta
- Ria
- Sandra
- Shura
- Tilda
- Ula
Male Military Dog Names
Many of the more classic military terms are more strongly linked with males. These warrior inspired names are strongly connected to heroic and fierce ideals.
- Aaron
- Achilles
- Aegeus
- Alajos
- Alastair
- Alexander
- Aries
- Barnes
- Colvin
- Conn
- Darius
- Gabe
- Griffin
- Helm
- Kadir
- Kalle
- Liam
- Priam
- Solomon
- Thane
- Val
- Walter
- Yut
- Ziggy
Famous Military Dogs
The military has jobs for a range of dog breeds. Not just the traditional German Shepherd, but Doberman, Labradors and even Spaniels have roles to play. These dogs have amazing abilities, and these are some of the canine heroes we have to thank.
- Conan
- Chips
- Nemo
- Cairo
- Herta
- Rex
- Dino
- Bdak
- Adak
- Annie
- Xena
- Cooper
- Floki
- Kirby
- Kenner
- Glory
- Tony
- Stubby
- Wolf
- Bruce
- Buster
- Pal
- Teddy
- Duchess
Types of Sword
Feisty fighter dog names sound awesome when inspired by swords. And I’m not just saying that because Historical Fencing is one of my main hobbies.
- Dao
- Kopis
- Spatha
- Dha
- Pulwar
- Sabre
- Arming
- Messer
- Dussac
- Tulwar
- Katana
- Zweihander
- Wakizashi
- Falchion
- Claymore
- Foil
- Gladius
- Cutlass
- Tanto
- Backsword
- Rapier
Daggers Make Great Dog Names
- Stiletto
- Kukri
- Dirk
- Kris
- Katar
- Seax
- Rondel
- Jambiya
- Khanjar
Polearm Inspiration
- Glaive
- Halberd
- Spear
- Poleaxe
- Staff
Dog Names From Military Guns
War dog names derived from modern and historical firearms can’t fail to sound decisive and, potentially, dangerous. Why not try these on for size, named after famous militaria brands.
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- Pistol
- Beretta
- Sniper
- Browning
- Heckler
- Koch
- Herstal
- Savage
- Sturm
- Glock
- Benelli
- Kimber
- Henry
- Barrett
- Mauser
- Springfield
Tanks and Planes
Army names are perhaps best inspired by everyone’s favorite military vehicles. It’s the tanks and planes section!
- Scimitar
- Valentine
- Mark
- Panzer
- Sherman
- Firefly
- Tiger
- Boarhound
- Locust
- Ferret
- Boeing
- Bulldog
- Gloster
- Hawker
- Demon
- Fury
- Nimrod
- Hunter
- Hurricane
- Tempest
- Typhoon
- Bristol
- Fokker
- Lockheed
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My dad was a Marine for 25 years, and so when we got my childhood dog when I was 6 we named him Chesty, after Chesty Puller. Sadly, he passed away at the end of January at the ripe old age of 17. I loved him greatly.
Most appealing reason I’ll name my canine buddy a military inclined name is to honor the souls of selfless departed hero(s).
Of recent, a K9 dog was named in honor of a falled hero some years back.