Looking for male dog names that start with C? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s the big list of boy dog names that all start with C!
Caballero – A Spanish horseman. A good name for your Chihuahua or Xolo.
Cactus – This boy dog is a bit prickly at times.
Cadby – English – The settlement of a warrior.
Caddock – Welsh – One who is desirous of war. An excellent choice for your feisty Welsh Corgi. More male Welsh Corgi dog names.
Cadmus – Greek – A person from the east.
Caesar – The title of the Roman emperors from Augustus to Hadrian. This male dog is the undisputed leader of any pack. One of the more popular male dog names that start with C.
Caillou – This boy dog has a very active imagination.
Cain – Adam and Eve’s eldest son. Out of jealousy, he slew his brother Abel.
Cairo – The capital of Egypt. Your Egyptian male dog breed such as Greyhound or Saluki would fit this name well.
Cajun – “I adore crawfish flavored treats.”
Calder – English – One who dwells near the brook or stream. Male water dogs such as Water Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Irish Setters, and Golden Retrievers would appreciate this name.
Caleb – Hebrew – As faithful as a dog.
Calhoun – Irish – A resident of the narrow woods. A good name for male Irish dog breeds such as Irish Setters, Irish Wolfhounds, and Kerry Blue Terriers.
Caligula – The mad Roman emperor who claimed to be all gods at once.
Caliph – This used to be the title of some Muslim rulers.
Calvert – English – A person who herds calves. A wonderful name for any male herding breed of dog.
Calvin – Latin – A bald person. A great name for the male dog that has very little hair.
Camden – Scottish – A person who comes from the crooked valley.
Camelot – The legendary site of King Arthur’s court and palace.
Cameron – Scottish – A crooked nose. Another of the more popular boy dog names that start with C.
Cameroon – An African country.
Canuck – This doggie adores Vancouver ice hockey.
Canute – The patron saint of Denmark.
Capone – “I own Chicago.” One of our favorite male dog names C.
Capri – An Italian island in the Bay of Naples.
Capricorn – The 10th zodiac sign – a goat. If your boy dog resembles a goat, then this is the perfect name.
Captain – “Aye, Aye” is the only answer he wants to hear.
Carl – German – A man.
Carlin – Irish – The little victor. A good name for male toy dog breeds.
Carlisle – English – Tower. A fitting name for tall male dog breeds such as Mastiffs and Great Danes.
Carlos – Spanish – A man.
Carmine – Latin – Crimson. A great name for your deep-red-colored boy dog.
Carnie – “I like roller-coasters and ferris-wheels.”
Carpus – A 2nd century saint who was tortured and burned at the stake for his Christian faith.
Carrick – Irish – A dweller of the rocky land.
Carroll – Irish – A winner. This male dog might someday be “Best in Show.”
Carter – Jimmy Carter was a Georgia peanut farmer who became the President of the United States in the late 1970’s.
Caruso – “My canine operatic abilities are legendary.”
Cary – Latin – Of great value. You paid a lot of money for this puppy dog.
Casanova – This boy dog has a girlfriend on every block.
Casey – The brave engineer who couldn’t slow down.
Cash – Latin – Conceited. This male dog’s favorite pastime is staring at his reflection in the mirror.
Casper – “The backyard is my favorite haunt.” One of the more popular male dog names that start with C.
Cassidy or Cass – Irish – A crafty person with wavy hair. A great name for a male Irish Setter.
Castor – Greek – A beaver. This boy dog will chew you out of house and home.
Castro – This dog just loves to socialize.
Catfish – This boy dog is a real scavenger.
Cato – Latin – The person who is knowledgeable and very wise. Other pets value this dog’s advice.
Cecil – Latin – Darkened.
Cedric – English – A chief of the battle. A great choice for your alpha male dog.
Chad – An African country.
Chaim – Hebrew – Force of life. You feel energized when spending time around this male dog.
Chalk or Chalkie – A real teacher’s pet.
Chance – You took a risk by adopting this boy.
Chandler – English – A professional candle maker. This male dog lights up any room he enters.
Chaos – “I’m always in a state of disorder.”
Charcoal – This black dog is always close at hand when you barbecue.
Charlie – Charlie Brown was a main character in the Peanuts cartoons.
Charon – Greek Mythology – The boat pilot who escorted dead souls across the river Styx to Hades. A good name for any water-loving dog.
Chase – French – A hunter. An excellent name for any male hunting dog breed – Field Spaniel, English Setter, German Shorthaired Pointer, Weimaraner, etc.
Chaucer – The famous English author of “The Canterbury Tales.” Explore more male literary dog names.
Cherokee – A tribe of Indians forcibly moved from the SE United States to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears.
Chester – English – From the fortress. A good name for your male guard dog.
Chief – This boy dog is always on the lookout and first on the scene.
Chip – The cup character in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.”
Chocolate – “I might just be good for your health.”
Chopin – A boy dog that’s very agile, with tons of ability.
Chopsticks – A good name for Asian dog breeds such as Akitas, Chows, Pekingese, Shar Peis, Pugs, etc.
Christian – Latin – Follower of Christ.
Christopher – A name meaning “Christ-Bearer.”
Christopher Robin – The little boy character in Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh.”
Churchill – Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister who led Great Britain through World War II. Here are more male English Bulldog names.
Cian – Irish – Ancient.
Cicero – A famous Roman statesman and orator who lived from 106 – 43 B.C.
Clarence – Latin – Renowned. This boy dog is famous all over the neighborhood.
Clark – Latin – A student. This male dog enjoys obedience training.
Claude – The patron saint of sculptors.
Claus – The merry gift giver who travels the world on his yearly mission.
Clay – English – Of the soil. This boy dog delights in digging holes.
Cleat – A metal object that you tie a rope around in order to fasten something in place, especially on a ship.
Clement – The patron saint of stone cutters.
Clifford – The red runt of a puppy that grew into a giant red dog.
Clipper – This dog is built for speed.
Clovis – German – A very famous warrior. An excellent name for German dog breeds such as German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Boxers, Poodles, Dobermans, and Schnauzers.
Clyde – Welsh – One with much warmth. He is a welcome sight on cold winter days.
Coal or Cole – “Kids don’t mind finding me in their stocking at Christmas.”
Cobalt – A good name for a blue eyed or blue coated dog.
Cochise – A famous Apache warrior and chief. A great name for any guard dog. Another of the popular boy dog names that start with C.
Coco – Coconut. Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t.
Codger – “Some people say that I’m set in my ways.”
Cody – The little boy character in Disney’s “The Rescuers.”
Coffee – This doggie will perk you up when you’re feeling down.
Cogsworth – The clock character in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.”
Collin – Scottish – A puppy. You hope that he never grows up.
Colonel – The Sheep dog character and one of the heroes in Disney’s “101 Dalmatians.”
Colt – The male dog who is rough and ready on the dusty trail.
Columbus – “I like to discover things that are already discovered.”
Comet – One of Santa’s famous reindeer.
Commander – When he gives you an order, you obey.
Confucius – Confucius say, “More dog biscuits please.”
Congo – A large river in Africa.
Conrad – German – A fearless counselor. When this male dog gives orders, you listen.
Coon – An appropriate name for the gray-colored dog that resembles a raccoon?
Copernicus – The famous Polish astronomer who discovered that the planets revolve around the sun.
Coptic – The orthodox Christian church of Egypt.
Corbin – English – Raven. A great name for any solid-black puppy.
Cordell – French – A professional rope maker.
Corona – Spanish – Royal. A good name for any pure breed of dog.
Cortez – A Spanish explorer who conquered Mexico. This male dog is always testing his boundaries.
Cosmo – This puppy is larger than life.
Cotton – “It ain’t easy being the fabric of your life.”
Coyote – He’s mighty wiley.
Creeper – A very strange character in Disney’s “The Black Cauldron.”
Creole – “How y’all are?”
Cricket – “I sometimes chirp at night.”
Crispin – Latin – The one with curly hair. A good choice for your male Poodle.
Crispin – The patron saint of leather workers.
Cristobal – Christ bearer.
Cruz – Cross.
Cupid – A good name for the boy dog adopted on Valentine’s day.
Curtis – French – Respect. This boy is very well-mannered.
Cutter – This boy dog is small but fast.
Cyclops – Greek Mythology – The giant with one eye.
Cyprian – A 5th century bishop in Africa who was driven into the dessert, tortured, and then executed. He became a saint.
Cyril – The patron saint of Moravia.
Cyrus – The founder of the Persian Empire. A fantastic name for your first dog. One of the more popular male dog names that start with C.