Dog Names for large or small or young or old

  1. Tilly
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Matilda
    • Meaning:

      "battle-mighty"
    • Description:

      A favorite in England and Wales where nicknames as given names are very much the norm, Tilly has the potential to catch on in the US, given its similarity to the popular Lily and Ellie and the rising stars Millie, Billie, Kallie, and Nellie.
  2. Tino
    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive of Agostino, Justino, Martino, et al
    • Description:

      This nickname name might be cute for a niño, but one of the full names ending in tino would make a more mature statement.
  3. Titan
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defender"
    • Description:

      This name comes from Greek mythology, where the Titans were a band of immortal, powerful giants.
  4. Titus
    • Origin:

      Latin, meaning unknown, possibly "title of honour"
    • Meaning:

      "title of honour"
    • Description:

      Titus, once seen as a slightly forbidding Roman, New Testament, and Shakespearean name, was brought back to contemporary life in the USA by the TV series Titus 2000, increasing in popularity along with other revived ancient names like Linus and Silas.
  5. Toby
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Tobias
    • Description:

      This jaunty unisex nickname name has recently been given a shot of testosterone via actor Tobey Maguire and the gruff, erudite character on West Wing.
  6. Toni
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "from Antium"
    • Description:

      In the 1940s, Toni began to surpass its progenitor, Antonia, but it peaked in 1960 and has since dropped back below the US Top 1000.
  7. Tony
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Anthony
    • Meaning:

      "priceless one"
    • Description:

      Tony, as in classy. Or To-nyyy, as yelled out a tenement window.
  8. Trace
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Tracy
    • Description:

      Undoubtedly inspired by country singer Trace Adkins, it has dropped in recent years.
  9. Trigger
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "releasing device; to initiate"
    • Description:

      This name might be too, well, triggering.
  10. Trixie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Beatrix, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "she who brings happiness"
    • Description:

      A sassy, spunky name for the bold parent who doesn't remember Mrs. Ed Norton on The Honeymooners or who's into the nicknames-as-given-names trend sweeping the UK and returning to the US.
  11. Truitt
    • Tucker
      • Origin:

        English occupational name
      • Meaning:

        "fabric pleater"
      • Description:

        Tucker has more spunk than most last-name-first-names, and also a positive, comforting ("Tuck me in, Mommy") feel.
    • Tulley
      • Turbo
        • Origin:

          English word name
        • Meaning:

          "spinning; incorporating a turbine"
        • Description:

          Turbo debuted on the charts in 2020, when it was given to six baby boys.
      • Taco
        • Tani
          • Tater Tot
            • Taz
              • Toast
                • Tonka