Male Dog Names – A

Here is a big list of male dog names that start with A. If you’re looking for boy dog names that begin with the letter A, then you’re in luck!

Aaron – Moses’s brother and the first high priest of the Hebrews. A good name for your first male dog.

Abacus – “I can count to 10 on my paws.”

AbbaAramaic – The Father. A good name for the puppy that you intend to breed one day.

Abbot – The chief of an abbey or monastery. This boy dog prefers peaceful and secluded areas.

AbdulArabic – A servant of Allah.

Abel – The 2nd born son of Adam and Eve. A great name for your 2nd male dog.

AbnerHebrew – The Father is light. One of the more popular male dog names that start with A.

Abraham or AbeHebrew – The father of many nations. You intend for this puppy dog to be the sire of many litters.

Abraham – Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States – he was a leader in the effort to free the slaves.

Abu – The monkey in Disney’s “Aladdin.” For the doggie that resembles a little monkey. Here are more male Disney dog names.

AceLatin – One or unity. This male dog is loyal to a fault. One of the favorite male dog names A.

Achilles – The hero of Homer’s “The Iliad.” This legendary male dog is known all over the neighborhood for his bravery.

Adam – A wonderful name for your first dog and one of the good male male Biblical dog names.

Addax – An African antelope.

AdelGerman – A noble person. An excellent name for any pure-bred male German dog breed such as Affenpinscher, Boxer, German Shepherd, Great Dane, etc.

Aden – Located in southern Arabia, it’s now a part of Yemen.

AdlaiHebrew – A term that means – my ornament. You just love to show off this boy dog.

AdlerGerman – Eagle-like.

AdolphGerman – A noble wolf. Another good pure-bred dog name.

AdonisGreek – A very handsome and youthful guy. This male dog is a future best of breed.

AdrianLatin – The dark one. Any dark black or brown boy dog would appreciate this name.

Aegis – A protective shield. A good choice for your male guard dog.

AeneasGreek – Most praised. He is definitely the pick of the litter.

Aesop – An ancient Greek author of fables.

Ahab – The king of Israel who married Jezebel. She led him into idolatry.

Ahaggar – A large mountain range in Africa.

Ahmed or AhmadArabic – The most praised. This male puppy stood out in the litter.

AidanIrish – An extremely fiery person. A great name for your passionate male Irish Setter or Irish Wolfhound.

AjaxGreek Mythology – A hero of the Trojan War.

Aladdin – “Your wish is my command.”

AlanIrish – One who is in harmony. This canine exhibits no flaws.

AlaricGerman – The ruler of all people. He is truly the alpha male leader of all packs.

AlbernGerman – A very noble warrior. An excellent name for any pure-bred male German dog breed such as a German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Dachshund, Poodle, etc.

Albert – The title character of a Saturday morning cartoon show in the 1970’s. He was a fat and lovable sort of guy who always did the right thing.

Albert – The patron saint of scientists. This male dog loves to experiment – for good or bad.

AldoGerman – Wise one. Other animals come to this canine for sage advice. One of the more popular boy dog names that start with A.

Aleppo – The 2nd largest city in Syria.

Alexander – A Macedonian king and world conqueror. This male dog is constantly exploring and conquering new territory.

Alexander – The patron saint of Corsica.

AlfredEnglish – Small, wise counselor. A good name for male toy dog breeds such as Maltese, Yorkies, Shih Tzus, or Chihuahuas.

AlgerGerman – A noble spearman. Another of the good male guard dog names.

AliArabic – Lion of Allah. See above.

Ali Baba – A poor woodcutter in the Arabian Nights story. He finds treasure that was hidden in a cave by 40 thieves.

AlistairGreek – Guardian or protector. Your boy guard dog would appreciate this title.

AlonzoSpanish – Noble and prepared. You will never catch him off guard.

AloysiusLatin – A famous warrior.

Alpha – The prototype of any dog breed.

AlphonseGerman – One who is noble and always ready.

AlvaLatin – Fair haired. An excellent name for any light colored male dog.

AlvinGerman – A true friend to all. This doggie never meets a stranger.

AmasaHebrew – A person who carries heavy burdens. A good name for any male working dog breed such as a Boxer, Great Dane, Mastiff, Newfoundland, or Siberian Husky.

AmbroseGreek – Immortal. You wish that this puppy could live forever.

Ambrose – A 4th century saint who heavily influenced St. Augustine. He is the patron saint of students.

AmmonEgyptian – Something that is hidden. A good name for your Egyptian male dog breed – Greyhound or Saluki.

Amos – A prophet and book in the Bible.

AndreFrench – Masculine.

AndrewGreek – Masculine.

Andrew – An apostle of Jesus Christ and the patron saint of fishermen.

Androcles – A legendary Roman slave who ran away from his master. He soon came across a lion suffering with a thorn in his paw and he removed the thorn. He later faced the same lion in the Roman Arena and the lion spared his life.

AngeloGreek – Angel. This boy is the best-mannered puppy dog that you’ve ever come across.

AngusScottish – A strong man. A good Scottish dog name for breeds such as Bearded Collies, Cairn Terriers, Golden Retrievers, Gordon Setters, etc.

Ansgar – The patron saint of Scandinavia. A good name for any Scandinavian male dog breeds such as Finnish Spitz or Norwegian Elkhound.

AnthonyLatin – Priceless. You would never sell this doggie – for any price.

Anthony – The patron saint of those with lost items. A good name for a male search and rescue dog.

Antipas – He was mentioned in the New Testament as a friend of Paul. He was burned to death for his Christian faith.

Antony – The patron saint of domestic animals and butchers.

Anubis – An ancient Egyptian god with the head of a jackal. His responsibility was to judge a man’s deeds after death.

Anwar – Anwar Sadat was the president of Egypt during the 1970’s.

ApolloGreek and Roman Mythology – The god of the sun. One of the most popular male dog names that start with A.

Aquila – A Jewish man who was prominently mentioned in the New Testament as a Christian convert and provider to the early Church. He was martyred by the Romans.

Archibald or ArchieGerman – Royal and bold. Another good name for any pure blooded German male dog breed such as a German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Pomeranian, etc.

AresGreek Mythology – The god of war. This male dog is always ready to rumble!

ArgusGreek Mythology – The giant with a hundred eyes. A wonderful name for your very-large male watch dog – Mastiff, Great Dane, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Boxer, etc.

Arion – An ancient Greek poet.

Aristotle – An ancient Greek philosopher who studied under Plato.

ArlenIrish – Promise. This male dog shows a lot of potential.

ArmandGerman – Guardian. Another great choice for your male guard dog.

ArnettGerman – Small eagle. A good choice for any male toy dog breed such as Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Chihuahua, Pug, etc.

ArnoldGerman – Eagle’s power.

ArthurWelsh – Courage of a bear. This doggie will protect you at all costs.

Asa – An early king of Judah, as told in the Bible. He was very righteous.

AsherHebrew – One who is a happy blessing. Also one of the 12 tribes of Israel. You feel truly blessed to have this boy dog in your life.

Aspen – “I like to ride on the ski-lift.”

Atlas – A large mountain range in Africa. A good choice for a large male dog.

AtlasGreek Mythology – A giant who supported the heavens on his shoulders. Any large dog breed would fit this name nicely – Bull Mastiff, Great Dane, Saint Bernard, etc.

Attalus – A 2nd century Roman citizen who was burned to death by the Romans for his Christian faith. He became a saint.

Attila – The legendary king of the Huns who invaded Europe in the mid 400’s A.D. This boy dog is truly fearless.

AubreyFrench – Fair leader.

Augustine – He lived during the 4th and 5th centuries. He is considered the most influential scholar and writer of the Catholic Church. His ideas and writings continue to influence Western thinking to this day.

Augustus – The 1st emperor of Rome. He was the grandnephew of Julius Caesar.

Austin – He’s an international dog of mystery.

Avatar – The Hindus believe that this is a god who comes down and takes human form.

AveryEnglish – Small, wise counselor. Another good name for male toy dog breeds.

AxelGerman – Peaceful.