Dog Names Starting With B

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BabeDeath, destruction and run.
BaberLion King of Persia
BaboyBad boy pronounced super fasts.
BabyInfant
BacchusThe divine liberator and the patron of wine
BaccusGod of wine in Roman mythology.
BaconEnglish scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292)
BagleyFrom the meadow.
BaileyCourtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
BainWhite, fair, blessed.
BairnChild
BajaLower, either in elevation or geography.
BakerOccupation Of Baker
BalboaPleasant valley
BalderPrince
Baldovinobrave friend
Balea city in northwestern Switzerland
BalfourEnglish statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)
BallardBald-Headed Man
BallisticTo become irrational. Ballistics is the study of projectiles and bombs.
BalooBear from the jungle book
BaltasWhite
BaltoBrave sled dog hero.
BalwinderPowerful king.
Bambangsolider
BambiChild
Bambinoa young child
Bamm-BammStrong and powerful baby.
BánWhite
Bananaany of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
BancroftFrom The Bean Field
Bandarmonkey
BanditA thief.
BangEnergy drink.
Banglejewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
BanjoBanjo
Bantamvery small
BanzaiJapanese battle cry.
BarackBlessed
BarakLightning.
BarcaInspired by BarcaLounger.
BarcelonaA city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial center
BarclayBirch tree meadow
BardBearded One
Barigreat
BarkleyBirch tree meadow
Barkyresembling the rough bark of a tree
Barleyclassic brewing ingredient
BarlowStrong hill fort.
BarnabySon Of Consolation
BarnacleA crustacean.
BarnardBrave Bear
BarneyShort for barnacle.
BaronNoble Man
BarreraLives near muddy or clay area; barrier.
BarryFair Headed
BartlebyScrivener from Herman Melville.
BartoBright
BartolomeSon of Talmai (the farmer); ploughman.
BartonFrom The Barley Town
BashChief, Commander
BasilKing
Basilioking
BasimSmiling
Bastillea fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution
Bathan ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons
BatmanA superhero protector of Gotham City in DC Comics.
Batterstrike violently and repeatedly
BattleA fight.
Batukboy
BaxterBaker
BayouSmall, Slow Stream
BB-8A droid character in Star Wars.
Beacan"Little beacon of light"
Beakera cup (usually without a handle)
BeanThe seed of one of several genera of the flowering plant family Fabaceae.
BeanballBaseball with beans.
Beanoa game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
Beansinformal terms for a human head
BearBear-like
BeastBig and burly.
Beast BoyA superhero in DC Comics' Teen Titans.
BeathanGift of God.
BeauHandsome
BeauregardBeautiful View
BeauxHandsome, attractive, lovely.
BeavisLazy cartoon character.
BeckFrom The Brook/Stream
BeckettDweller By The Brook
BeckhamHomestead by the stream
Becksa beckoning gesture
BedlamA state of uproar and wild confusion.
Beeany of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
BeebeeCute baby nickname.
Beefymuscular and heavily built
BeemerBMW Motorcycle Rider.
BeethovenGerman composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)
BeetlejuiceGhostly hijinks ensue.
BeezerFun, playful, lively, joyous
BeignetFrench deep-fried pastry
Beldoinbrave friend
BelenBethlehem Or House Of Bread
BellUnisexual name meaning ''beauty.''
BellamyFrench for beautiful and handsome friend
BeltzaBlack in Basque.
Belugavaluable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas
BenShort Form Of Benjamin Or Benedict
Benchpersons who administer justice
BenderOne Who Bends
Benedettoblessed
Benignokind
BenitoBlessed; diminutive form of Benedict
BenjaminSon Of My Right Hand
BenjiSon Of My Right Hand
BenktBlessed
BennettLittle Blessed One
BennySon Of My Right Hand
BensonSon Of Benedict/Benjamin
BeowulfA hero and warrior who fought and conquered several monsters in Norse mythology.
BerkInspired by Berkline.
BerkeleyFrom The Birch Wood
BerliozFrench composer of romantic works (1803-1869)
BernankeHead of the Fed.
BernardBrave as a bear
BernardoStrong; as brave as a bear.
BerniceBrings Victory
BernieBold As A Bear
BernoulliA Swiss physicist and mathematician.
BerrySmall Fruit
BertBright
BertieBright
BertramFamous raven
BertrandBright, strong, kind.
BerylliumA steel-gray chemical element.
Besnickloyal
BessyDiminutive of elizabeth.
BetaSon; the second letter of the Greek alphabet.
Betelgeusethe second brightest star in Orion
BevisFrench for handsome or beautiful face
BhaltairBrave warrior king.
BhavinExisting
BhumiEarth; soil.
BiancaWhite
BiancoWhite
BidenFrom The Shadow Valley
Big MacLarge hamburger sandwich.
Bigfootlarge hairy humanoid creature said to live in wilderness areas of the United States and Canada
BiggieRap music legend.
BiggsScience writer.
BillFrom shaun of the dead.
Bill NyeThe Planetary Society's CEO.
BillieWill, desire and helmet protection
Billowrise up as if in waves
BillyResolute protector
Biloxia member of the Siouan people of southeastern Mississippi
BingoA game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
BinksJar Jar Binks, an outcast in the Star Wars universe.
Binky BarnesCute, mischievous child.
BirchBirch Tree
BirdieLittle Bird
BiscuitAny of various small flat sweet cakes or cookies. Literally means "twice cooked".
BismarckGerman statesman
BitA small amount
BitsySmall and cute.
Bitty(used informally) very small
BixbyPlace Name
BizarBasque word for "beard"
BizzyBusy, energetic, active.
BjornBear
Black JackGambling card game.
Black KeysRock and blues band.
Black PearlMysterious, valuable treasure.
Black WidowDeadly female spider.
Blackberrybramble with sweet edible black or dark purple berries that usually do not separate from the receptacle
BlackieDark-furred pet cat.
Blackjacka flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship
Blackoutpartial or total loss of memory
BlacktoeDark-colored feet/toes.
Backupa musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
BladeSharp edge of a knife, saw or other weapon.
BlaineYellow
BlairBattlefield Or Plain
Blanchcook (vegetables) briefly
BlancheWhite
BlancoWhite
BlazeBright and shiny.
Blemisha mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
BlessHoliness
BlessingDivine Gift
Blimpa small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon
Blinkkeep back by blinking
BlissSupreme heavenly happiness; utter joy or contentment
BlitheCarefree, heedless, joyful and merry
BlitzAn overwhelming all out attack.
Blizzarda series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
BlondieFamous female singer-songwriter.
BlossomFlower, Bloom
Blotchmark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained
BlueThe color; also a colloquialism meaning "sad"
BlueshiftMoving towards shorter wavelengths.
BlueyLoyal, friendly dog.
BlunderAn embarrassing mistake.
BoTo live
BobBright; fame.
BobbyChess genius.
BoboCute, silly nickname.
BodhiSanskrit for 'awakening'; God protect the King.
BodieMessenger
BogoGod's protection offered.
BoleroA quick, lively Spanish dance; a short jacket, worn mostly by women.
BolivarRiver bank
Bollylike Bollywood
Bololong heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin
BoltExplosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle.
Boltsa discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
Bombera large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
BombonSweet chocolate treat.
BonaparteFrench general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
BondHusbandman, Farmer
BonifacioFortunate; good fate.
BonnieFrom bonnie and clyde.
BonoDiminutive Form Of Names In Bon-
Booa cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
BoogerNose mucus discharge.
BoogieTo dance energetically, especially to rock music or blues.
BookerBleacher Or Book Binder
BoomerLarge, loud or notable; also a slang term for people of the Baby Boomer generation.
BooneyBilly the kid's last name.
BoostExtra power given to a rocket on lift off.
BoosterThe first stage of a rocket or missile.
BootsA covering for the foot and lower leg
BootsieCute little kitty.
BordenDen of the boar
BorealisNorthern lights phenomenon.
BoreasGod of the north wind.
BorisBattle, Fight
BorjaTower; farmhouse.
BoronA metalloid that is found in tiny amounts in meteoroids.
BoscoShrub; working in a wood.
BossHigher in rank.
Bowenabundant
BowieYellow Haired
BowserFictional villain from Nintendo's Mario franchise.
Boya male human offspring
BoydFair-haired, Blonde
BrackenBracken
BradburyDweller near the wood fort
BradfordFrom The Broad Ford
BradleyFrom The Broad Meadow
BradyDescendant Of Bradach
BragiWisdom god in Norse mythology.
BrahmaThe creator of the whole universe, hindu
BrainCharacter from inspector gadget.
BrambleA blackberry or other wild shrub of the rose family.
BranRaven
Brancha part of a forked or branching shape
BrandoSword
BrandonFrom The Broom Hill
BrandyAlcohol
BrantleyFire Brand, Field
BrautsBride's friends/attendants.
BravoBrave, courageous
Brawny(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
BraxStrong, brave protector.
BraxtonBrock's Town
BraydenSon Of Bradan
BreakerAlways taking a break.
BreezeStrong
BreezyRelaxed.
BrendanPrince
BrewskiFor the beer lovers
BrewsterBrewer
BrianHigh, Noble
Brian GriffinFamily Dog Cartoon Character
BriarShrub, Small Tree
BrickDried clay.
BrieCreamy cheese
BrighamCity/Settlement With Or By The Bridge
BrightonFrom The Bright Town
BrinkleyFrom Brinca's Field
BrioFrom Italian and ancient Celtic, determination, energy, power and force.
BriskActive, quick or lively.
BroBrotherly love/friendship.
BrockBadger
BroderickSon Of Rhydderch
BrodieName Of A Scottish Castle
BrodyFrom muddy place
BroganBadger
BroncoWild Horse
BronsonFrom Branson
BronteThunder
BronxBronck's Land
BrooklynBroken Land Or Pretty Brook
BrooksOf the brook; water; small stream.
BrownieA legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also a small square of rich chocolate cake.
BroyhillPopular sofa and couch brand.
BruceFrom The Town Of Bruis In France
Bruce LeeMartial arts legend.
BruiserBrawny and tough.
BrunoBrown-haired
BrutusBad.
BryceSpeckled
BubbaNickname for a boy in the south of the US; a slow moving individual.
BubblesBubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."
BubbyNickname for Bubba.
BuckDeer, Cowboy
Buckeyetree having palmate leaves and large clusters of white to red flowers followed by brown shiny inedible seeds
BuckleyFrom The Goat Clearing
BucksSlang for dollars or money.
BuckyThe winter soldier in captain america.
BudBeer staple
BuddhaEnlightened
BuddyCompanion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
BudiTo have reason, mind or a character.
BuenaGood; excellent.
Buffaloany of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo; Cape buffalo
BugAn error or flaw in a computer program.
BugsyGangster visionary leader.
BullMale bovine animal
BulletProjectile.
BullseyeTargeted accuracy goal.
BullyA ruffian; someone who threatens those that are weaker.
BumLoves to bum around.
BumbleTo bungle or blunder awkwardly.
BunnyLittle Rabbit
Bunyana legendary giant lumberjack of the north woods of the United States and Canada
BuoyantFloating or floatable.
BurbankUnited States horticulturist who developed many new varieties of fruits and vegetables and flowers (1849-1926)
Burlymuscular and heavily built
BurnCombustion in rockets.
BurnsLives By The Stream
Burrsmall bit used in dentistry or surgery
Burritoa flour tortilla folded around a filling
BurtDiminutive Form Of Names In Burt- Or -bert
BusterTough guy; a man of great strength.
BustleHustle and Bustle is frenzied activity and excitement.
BusyEngaged, Not Idle
ButchBank and train robber.
Butchersomeone who makes mistakes because of incompetence
Buttera fighter who strikes the opponent with his head
ButterbeanBig and lazy.
ButternutNorth American walnut tree having light-brown wood and edible nuts; source of a light-brown dye
Buttona device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
ButtonsKnob or ball attached to another body.
BuzzVillage In The Woods; echoing of bees and other insects.
Buzzera push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
ByronFrom The Barns
ByteA unit of digital information that usually consists of eight bits.

Dog Names Starting With B currently rank in 86th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2026, dog names starting with b are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Dog Names Starting With B?

These dog names starting with b range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Baby is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Beowulf.

Beryllium scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Bella.

How does interest compare across the United States for Dog Names Starting With B?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Dog Names Starting With B.

The states that love dog names starting with b the most are New Hampshire, Nebraska and Maine.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Vermont, Hawaii and Alaska.

Which countries have the most love for Dog Names Starting With B?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of dog names starting with b.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE dog names starting with b are Oman, Liberia and Haiti.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Greece, Sweden and Vietnam.