Whether you are an ardent royalist, a lover of sovereign history, or you are bringing home a dog that you know will rule the household, you need a suitable name for your new canine overlord. Take a look at this list of top regal names for dogs. These male and female selections exude power and sovereignty.
Top Regal Dog Names
- Albert
- Augustus (Gus)
- Caesar
- Cleo
- Duke
- Elsa
- King
- Monarch
- Prince (Princess)
- Sir Barks A Lot
- Queenie
- Rex
- Sultan (Sultana)
- Tiana
- Theodora
Fun Fact
Dogs and royalty have a very long history together. Salukis resided in the pharaoh's palace in ancient Egypt; akitas were the royal dog of imperial Japan; and several dynasties of Chinese emperors preferred shih tzus. In England, since William the Conqueror, beagles have long been associated with the royal hunt; meanwhile, toy spaniels were considered sovereign lap warmers. French regents also favored the Great Pyrenees for its formidable size and castle guarding ability, but when it came to companion dogs kept at hands reach, bichon frises ruled the day.
Tips for Naming Your Dog
Depending on the dog breed and size, you can have your pet for upwards of 15 years or more. A solid, classic name has more staying power than funny, trending names. Classic names or regal names are always a safe bet. Also, do not get too complicated with a name. A one- or two-syllable name will be easier for your dog to learn and understand. Steer clear of choosing names that are too close to commands, like Jay (stay) or Moe (no), and names that sound too similar to another person in the home like Jax (Max) or Lady (Lainie).
15 Classic Names That Work for Any DogRoyal Girl Dog Names
A regal name gives your dog automatic stature in your household. Take a look at some majestic female names.
- Anastasia
- Baroness
- Catherine (Katie)
- Cleopatra
- Contessa
- Diana
- Duchess
- Josephine
- Kwini (Swahili for "Queen")
- Lady
- Libby (Elizabeth)
- Majesty
- Nefertiti
- Reina
- Vicky (Victoria)
Royal Boy Dog Names
Royal titles and the names of former kings and emperors can inspire many names for your pampered male pooch.
- Arthur
- Baron
- Czar
- Earl
- Henry
- Kaiser
- Khan
- Knight
- Lord
- Napolean
- Pharoah
- Royal
- Sceptre
- Squire
- Viscount
Powerful Boy Dog Names
If you prefer a strong name for your dog, something that says "Beware of dog," or is a tongue-in-cheek play on your dog's diminutive size, take a look at these selections.
- Ajax
- Ares
- Atlas
- Brutus
- Hercules
- Major
- Marine
- Master
- Odin
- Ragnar
- Samson
- Sargeant
- Thor
- Warden
- Zeus
Powerful Girl Dog Names
These female dog names refer back to goddesses and mighty women in history (some fictional) who inspire greatness.
- Arya
- Athena
- Breanne
- Bridget
- Damia
- Hera
- Katana
- Khaleesi
- Matilda
- Rogue
- Rowan
- Sheba
- Ursula
- Valkryie
- Zelda
A to Z Regal and Powerful Names
A-B
- Ajax
- Albert
- Anastasia
- Ares
- Arthur
- Arya
- Athena
- Atlas
- Augustus (Gus)
- Baron
- Baroness
- Breanne
- Bridget
- Brutus
C-E
- Caesar
- Catherine (Katie)
- Cleo
- Cleopatra
- Contessa
- Czar
- Damia
- Diana
- Duchess
- Duke
- Earl
- Elsa
H-L
- Henry
- Hera
- Hercules
- Josephine
- Kaiser
- Katana
- Khaleesi
- Khan
- King
- Knight
- Kwini (Swahili "Queen")
- Lady
- Libby (Elizabeth)
- Lord
M-Q
- Majesty
- Major
- Marine
- Master
- Matilda
- Monarch
- Napolean
- Nefertiti
- Odin
- Pharoah
- Prince (Princess)
- Queenie
R-S
- Ragnar
- Reina
- Rex
- Rogue
- Rowan
- Royal
- Samson
- Sargeant
- Sceptre
- Sheba
- Sir Barks A Lot
- Squire
- Sultan (Sultana)
T-Z
- Theodora
- Thor
- Tiana
- Ursula
- Valkyrie
- Vicky (Victoria)
- Viscount
- Warden
- Zelda
- Zeus
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