Some dogs just have that old-timey look about them. You know what we mean; they have a whiskery mustache, or look like they were born to don a monocle and a top hat. If that's your pup, why not give them an old man dog name? From classic options like Fitzgerald or Mabel to funny names like Crabby, you're sure to find the perfect fit for your dapper little gentleman or lady. Indubitably.
Old-Fashioned Dog Names for Sophisticated Pups
Some names just never go out of style. Give your male or female dog an old-fashioned name that'll stand the test of time.
- Bessie
- Buddy
- Chester
- Cleo
- Clifford
- Daisy
- Duke
- Fido
- Ginger
- Greta
- Hank
- Jasper
- Lady
- Lulu
- Mabel
- Max
- Molly
- Otis
- Rex
- Rosie
- Rufus
- Sadie
- Samson
- Shep
- Spot
- Stella
- Tilly
- Toby
- Winston
Funny Old Man Dog Names You'll Love
Certain breeds, like Schnauzers and Airedales, look like old men, even as puppies. A name like Melvin would be a perfect fit with one of these cute breeds, or any dog, really. Try them out and see which one your dog responds to.
- Archibald
- Bernard
- Clarence
- Cletus
- Cornelius
- Earl
- Ebenezer
- Elmer
- Floyd
- Grover
- Herbert
- Horace
- Irving
- Lester
- Marvin
- Melvin
- Mortimer
- Murray
- Norbert
- Orville
- Reginald
- Seymour
- Thaddeus
- Ulysses
- Vernon
- Wallace
- Wilbur
- Wilfred
- Zebedee
Grumpy Dog Names That'll Make You Laugh
Maybe your dog has a cranky attitude rather than an outwardly grumpy appearance. If they've mastered the "resting grouch face," a name that embodies their personality might be a better choice.
- Bitter
- Cantankerous
- Crabby
- Cranky
- Crosspatch
- Curmudgeon
- Frownie
- Grouch
- Grouchy
- Growler
- Grumble
- Grumpus
- Huffy
- Miffy
- Moody
- Oscar
- Peevish
- Pouty
- Rumble
- Sassy
- Scrooge
- Shady
- Snappy
- Snarl
- Spike
- Stormy
- Sulky
- Testy
Gentleman Dog Names to Suit Your Little Mister
A dog with impeccable manners deserves a name fit for a gentleman, don't you agree? See if any of these names suit your handsome pup.
- Alastair
- Algernon
- Barnaby
- Bartholomew
- Benedict
- Cedric
- Charles
- Darcy
- Edward
- Fitzgerald
- Frederick
- Geoffrey
- Gilbert
- Hamilton
- Harrison
- Kingsley
- Laurence
- Leopold
- Montgomery
- Nathaniel
- Oliver
- Percival
- Quentin
- Sebastian
- Theodore
- Vincent
- William
Dapper Dog Names for a Snappy Chap
Your dog's name is something you'll say numerous times a day. If you cringe at the thought of shouting a cutesy name across the dog park for all the other owners to hear, you might want to pick a dapper name instead. These options are classy, sophisticated, and will make both you and your dog look like an aristocrat.
- Aston
- Beau
- Bentley
- Bertram
- Branson
- Brooks
- Carlton
- Caspian
- Cecil
- Dalton
- Dash
- Debonair
- Edmund
- Finnegan
- Foster
- Gatsby
- Giles
- Huxley
- Julian
- Langston
- Lucius
- Neville
- Orson
- Preston
- Sinclair
- Sterling
- Thorne
- Tristan
- Whitaker
Old-School Dog Names Never Go Out of Style
Choosing a name for your new best friend isn't a decision you should make in haste. Take some time to try out different names. Say them out loud, think about how you can shorten it for nicknames, and see how your dog responds. After all, it's a word that will stay close to your heart for years to come.
