Tall Dog Names - Page 3

Updated: May 08, 2024

There is a certain allure to owning a large, towering canine companion. These gentle giants not only provide a sense of security but also bring unmatched companionship and warmth to any home. Naming these oversized pups can be a fun experience that allows you to showcase their grand stature. This page is dedicated to helping you find the perfect name that highlights their towering personality.

Whether you've just welcomed a Great Dane, an Irish Wolfhound, or a St. Bernard into your life, or if you simply enjoy dreaming up names for your future tall, four-legged friend, this page is for you. It houses an extensive list of monikers inspired by everything from size, strength and grandeur to famous giants from mythology and pop culture. Dive in and discover the perfect name that stands as tall as your canine companion.

Remember, the name you choose will be used day in and day out for the rest of your dog's life. Therefore, it's important to choose a name that you love, that your dog responds to, and most importantly, one that suits their larger than life persona. With the wide range of names available on this page, finding the perfect name for your towering pup will be a breeze.

Name Reason to Choose
Maverick Mavericks stands out and are unique, much like a tall dog
Mesa A mesa is a tall, flat-topped hill
Meteor A meteor is a space rock that enters the Earth's atmosphere
Mezzanine An intermediate floor in a building
Monolith A large single upright block of stone
Mustang Named after the wild horse known for its grace and height
Nebula Nebulas are massive clouds of dust and gas in space, representing the grandeur of a tall dog
Nimbus Nimbus clouds are those that extend high into the sky
Obelisk A nod to the tall, four-sided monument
Obelus An obelus is a tall, pointed pillar
Oberon Oberon is one of the largest moons of Uranus and is also the King of the Fairies in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Olympus The home of the gods in Greek mythology
Orbit Orbits are high above the earth, making this a suitable name for a tall dog
Ozone The ozone layer is located high in the Earth's atmosphere
Palm Palm trees are tall and slender, much like some breeds of tall dogs
Peak Peaks are the highest points on a mountain, symbolizing the height of a tall dog
Pegasus Named after the winged horse from Greek mythology that could fly high
Penthouse The highest apartment in a building
Phoenix A mythical bird that regenerates, then rises from its ashes
Pike A peak or pointed hill
Pillar A tall vertical structure used as a support
Pinnacle This word means 'the highest point', which could represent the height of a dog
Polar Named after the tall, cold Polar regions
Polaris The brightest star in the constellation
Pyramid A structure with a square base and triangular faces
Quasar A Quasar is a very distant, and therefore high, celestial object
Ranger Ranger is often associated with height due to forest rangers often being in tall watchtowers
Raptor Raptors, or birds of prey, often fly at high altitudes
Raven Ravens are birds that often fly high in the sky
Redwood A name from the tallest tree species on earth
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Names based on Tall Celebrities

These names can add some fun and glamour to your tall dog's personality.
Name Description
Affleck This is for Ben Affleck, the 6'4" tall actor
Bale Named after Christian Bale, the 6'0" tall actor
Bol Named after Manute Bol, the 7'7" tall basketball player
Chamberlain In honor of Wilt Chamberlain, the 7'1" tall basketball player
Clapton Drawing from the 6'0" legendary musician Eric Clapton
Dirk This pays homage to Dirk Nowitzki, the 7'0" tall NBA player
Garnett In honor of Kevin Garnett, the 6'11" NBA player
Harrison After Harrison Ford, the 6'1" tall actor
Hemsworth The 6'3" tall actor Chris Hemsworth inspired this name
Hodor Inspired by the towering Game of Thrones character
Howard Named after Dwight Howard, the NBA star standing at 6'11"
Ilgauskas In honor of Zydrunas Ilgauskas, the 7'3" tall NBA player
Jordan After Michael Jordan, the 6'6" tall basketball legend
Kareem Inspired by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the famous 7'2" basketball player
Lurch Inspired by the tall character from The Addams Family
Muresan Inspired by Gheorghe Mure?an, the 7'7" tall NBA player
Oden Borrowed from Greg Oden, the 7'0" tall basketball player
Pau After Pau Gasol, the 7'0" tall NBA player
Selleck A nod to Tom Selleck, the 6'4" tall actor
Shaquille After Shaquille O'Neal, the 7'1" tall basketball player
Skarsgard This is for Alexander Skarsgard, the 6'4" tall actor
Stoudemire After Amar'e Stoudemire, the 6'10" tall NBA player
Thornton Inspired by the 6'0" tall actor Billy Bob Thornton
Vince A nod to Vince Vaughn, the 6'5" tall actor
Yao This is for Yao Ming, the 7'6" tall NBA player
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Names based on Tall Athletes

These names can reflect the height and physical prowess of your tall dog.
Name Description
Barkley Named after Charles Barkley, a tall and influential basketball player
Bol Manute Bol, one of the tallest players in NBA history, inspired this name
Dirk Inspired by Dirk Nowitzki, a tall and talented basketball player
Duncan Named after Tim Duncan, a tall and legendary basketball player
Durant This name pays homage to Kevin Durant, a tall and accomplished basketball player
Ewing This name honors Patrick Ewing, a tall and iconic basketball player
Garnett In tribute to Kevin Garnett, a tall and accomplished basketball player
Hakeem Honoring Hakeem Olajuwon, a tall and talented basketball player
Howard Dwight Howard, a tall and dominant figure in basketball, inspired this name
Iverson Named after Allen Iverson, a tall and legendary basketball player
Jordan Named after Michael Jordan, renowned for his height and athletic prowess
Kareem Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a tall NBA legend, is the inspiration for this name
Kobe In memory of Kobe Bryant, a tall and iconic basketball player
Larry Honors Larry Bird, a tall and iconic basketball player
Lebron Honoring LeBron James, a tall and dominant figure in basketball
Magic Magic Johnson, a tall and influential basketball player, inspired this name
Malone For Karl Malone, a tall and legendary basketball player
Oscar In tribute to Oscar Robertson, a tall and accomplished basketball player
Pau Named for Pau Gasol, a tall and skilled basketball player
Pippen In memory of Scottie Pippen, a tall and skilled basketball player
Shaq Shaquille O'Neal, a towering figure in basketball, is the inspiration for this name
Stockton Tall basketball player John Stockton inspired this name
Vince Vince Carter, a tall and talented basketball player, is the inspiration for this name
Wilt Named in tribute to Wilt Chamberlain, a tall, legendary basketball player
Yao In honor of Yao Ming, an exceptionally tall former basketball player
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Names based on Tall Mythical Creatures

These names can reflect the imposing stature and grandeur of your tall dog.
Name Description
Atlas This name is taken from the Titan who was condemned to hold up the sky for eternity
Balrog A giant creature from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth legendarium
Behemoth A beast mentioned in Job, a biblical text, and is noted for its enormous size
Bunyip An Australian aboriginal myth of a large creature that lurks in swamps
Centaur A creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse in Greek mythology
Chimera A fire-breathing female monster in Greek mythology with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail
Cthulhu A cosmic entity of huge size created by writer H.P. Lovecraft
Cyclops A giant with a single eye in the center of his forehead from Greek mythology
Fenrir A monstrous wolf in Norse mythology
Goliath Inspired by the giant Philistine warrior from the Bible
Gorgon Any of three monstrous sisters in Greek mythology who had snakes for hair
Hercules A divine hero in Greek mythology recognized for his strength and size
Jotun The giants of Norse mythology
Kraken Legendary sea monster of giant proportions in Scandinavian folklore
Lamia A child-eating monster in Greek mythology
Leviathan Biblical sea monster of enormous proportions
Minotaur A creature with the head of a bull and body of a man in Greek mythology, renowned for its size
Nephilim Biblical beings that were a mix of divine and human and were known for their size
Ogre Large, monstrous and frightening beings from folklore
Prometheus A Titan in Greek mythology who was of massive size
Sasquatch Another name for the mythical creature Bigfoot, known for its size
Surtur The fire giant from Norse mythology
Titan Derived from the mythical Greek gods known for their size and strength
Triton Mythical Greek god, Triton, was depicted as a merman, a creature of significant stature
Yeti Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas, a creature known for its imposing size
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Names based on Tall Trees

Trees are known for their height and strength, much like tall dogs.
Name Description
Ash Ash trees can grow to impressive heights, just like some dogs
Beech For a dog as tall and majestic as a Beech tree
Birch Birch trees are tall and slender, just like many large dog breeds
Cedar Cedar trees are known for their height and majesty, as are tall dogs
Chestnut Chestnut trees, known for their height, make a fitting name for a large dog
Cypress A reflection of the tall, slender nature of the Cypress tree
Elm Elm trees are tall and imposing, a great name for a large dog
Eucalyptus For a dog as tall as this towering Australian tree species
Fir This name signifies the height of Fir trees, which are among the tallest
Hemlock This tree species is among the tallest, thus it's a great name for a tall dog
Hickory Hickory trees are known for their height and strength
Larch Larches are among the tallest trees, making this a fitting name for a tall dog
Mahogany Reflecting the towering stature of Mahogany trees
Maple Maple trees can grow to be quite tall, making this a fitting name for a tall dog
Oak Oak trees are robust and tall, a great name for a big dog
Pecan Pecan trees can tower over others, much like a tall dog
Pine Pine trees are recognized for their towering trunks, just like tall dogs
Poplar For a dog as tall and straight as a Poplar tree
Redwood The tallest tree species on earth
Sequoia It mirrors the height of Sequoia trees, known for being among the tallest and largest in the world
Spruce A reflection of the tall and sturdy Spruce trees
Sycamore A dog named Sycamore is as tall and strong as the tree
Teak Teak trees are known for their lofty height
Willow Willow trees are tall and elegant, much like many large dogs
Yew Yew trees can grow quite tall, just like some dog breeds
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Names based on Tall Buildings

These names can symbolize the height and majesty of your tall dog.
Name Description
Abraj Abraj Al-Bait in Mecca is one of the world's tallest buildings
Burj After the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest structure
Citic The CITIC Plaza in Guangzhou is among the tallest structures in China
Crysler Inspired by the Chrysler Building, an Art Deco-style skyscraper in New York City
Eiffel Drawn from the Eiffel Tower, a tall structure in Paris known worldwide
Empire Inspired by the Empire State Building, a towering icon of New York City
Federation The Federation Tower in Moscow is the tallest skyscraper in Europe
Hancock The John Hancock Center in Chicago is a tall and iconic building
Jinmao The Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai is a towering marvel in the city's skyline
Lakhta Lakhta Center in Saint Petersburg is the tallest building in Russia
Lotte The Lotte World Tower in Seoul is South Korea's tallest skyscraper
Mercury Mercury City Tower in Moscow is one of the tallest buildings in Europe
One One World Trade Center is a monumental building in New York
Ostankino The Ostankino Tower in Moscow was once the tallest free-standing structure in the world
Petronas The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur are among the tallest buildings globally
Ping The Ping An Finance Center in Shenzhen is a towering marvel
Prudential The Prudential Tower in Boston is a recognizable structure in the city
Sears The Sears Tower, now known as Willis Tower, is a famous skyscraper in Chicago
Shanghai The Shanghai Tower is a stunning skyscraper in China
Shard London's The Shard is a towering structure in the city's skyline
Taipei Up until 2004, Taipei 101 was the world's tallest building
Trump The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago is a well-known skyscraper
Tuntex The Tuntex Sky Tower in Kaohsiung is one of Taiwan's tallest buildings
Willis Named after the Willis Tower, a skyscraper in Chicago
Zifeng The Zifeng Tower in Nanjing stands tall in the city's skyline
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