Military Dog Names – 50+ Awesome Name Options
by Jessi Larson
If you’re looking into military dog names, we’ve got you covered with a list of 50+ options below.
Since ancient times, dogs have been used to help man with military pursuits. Their purpose varied, from scouts to sentries to trackers. The first recorded use of dogs in the military comes from the mid-7th century BC when the Ephesians waged war against Magnesia on the Maeander and every horseman was accompanied by a war dog and a spear-bearing attendant. The history of dogs in warfare is quite fascinating.
In modern times, dogs have been used World Wars I and II, Vietnam, the Iraq War and other conflicts. They served alongside humans, more than earning the title of “Man’s Best Friend.” The most remarkable stories are captured in these fascinating movies.
So as you can see, the relationship between dogs and the military has existed for years. Whether you’re a member of the military, have a loved one who served or are just plain inspired by the heroics of our service men and women, you’ll find military dog names that are a great fit for your pup in the list below.
Military Dog Names
- Ace
- Admiral
- Apache
- Bazooka
- Blackhawk
- Bomber
- Boots
- Bravo
- Bullet
- Camo
- Captain
- Charlie
- Chevron
- Chief
- Chinook
- Colonel
- Combat
- Commander
- Dagger
- Delta
- Dodger
- Duke
- Echo
- G.I.
- General
- Gunner
- Havoc
- Hercules
- Hero
- Honcho
- Humvee
- Hunter
- Jag
- Jet
- Justice
- Liberty
- Major
- Marine
- Maverick
- Max
- Missile
- Navy
- Nuke
- Oscar
- Pilot
- Private
- Radar
- Ranger
- Rifle
- Rocket
- Sailor
- Sarge
- Savannah
- Scout
- Sergeant
- Sherman
- Shooter
- Sierra
- Skipper
- Sniper
- Solider
- Stryker
- Tango
- Tank
- Torpedo
- Tracker
- Trooper
- Walter
- Uzi
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Military dog names can correspond with the branch of military, service rankings, weapons, equipment, nicknames and more. If you have any military dog names not on the list, let us know! Post a comment below and we’ll add it to our database.
Speaking of our database, if you decide to go another direction, use our dog name generator to find dog names that are tough, funny, sporty, classic and more.
6 Comments
Alyssa Bragg
Meesha
Tank
Uti
Mark
Rambo
Akelia
Just a few military k9s I have known and worked with.
Georgina Marin
I named my German Shepherd/ Catahoula mix Sergeant Major. Sire or bitch, I knew my next dog was going to be named Sergeant. I added Major the day after I named him. He just looks like he’s going to be a formidable looking dog. 🙂
Doreen
My dog was Sabot.
Lisa
My name is Semper Fi for short. I was bought while son Jonathan Thomas Eckert was serving his 2nd tour in Afghanistan
Kim
Some other names to consider
SIX
Ruger
Helo
Tammy Bagwell
I named my dog Wilco. It…and he….was perfect
I miss him. That’s what brought me here. To find my next Poms military name