100 Best Boston Terrier Names
Choosing the perfect name for your Boston Terrier is an exciting part of welcoming this small but mighty Non-Sporting breed into your family. Originally from United States, Boston Terriers are known for their playful nature, sharp intelligence, eager-to-please attitude, gentle family spirit and friendly disposition, so you'll want a name that captures their unique character. Whether you prefer something classic and dignified, playful and fun, or completely unique, we've curated the best names that suit the Boston Terrier's personality and charm.
Names by Gender
Male Names19
Basil— Herbaceous charm with continental sophistication
Figaro— An operatic name with fruity undertones
Gizmo— Don't feed him after midnight, or any time really
Pretzel— For the dog who twists into funny sleeping positions
Alfredo— Creamy, smooth, and rich in personality
Archibald— A grand name that suits a dog with personality
Archie— Cheeky and bold with vintage appeal
Bacon— Sizzling personality and irresistible charm
Banjo— Twangy, fun, and always making music
Bartholomew— A mouthful of a name for a handful of a dog
Beau— Handsome in French and in every other language
Birch— Tall, pale, and strikingly graceful
Bongo— Drumming his paws on everything in sight
Brooks— Babbling with joy like a woodland stream
Buddy— The quintessential best friend name
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Female Names48
Clementine— Citrusy sweetness with vintage charm
Clover— Lucky charm on four legs
Coco— Decadent and fashionable with Parisian flair
Daisy— Bright, cheerful, and always blooming
Flora— The goddess of flowers in furry form
Ginger— A spicy name for a red-coated beauty
Gracie— Graceful in name and occasionally in movement
Honey— Golden sweetness that sticks with you forever
Latte— Frothy, warm, and perfectly blended
Lily— Pure and lovely as the flower itself
Macaron— Pastel-colored perfection, delicate and French
Maple— Sweet as syrup with autumnal warmth
Meringue— Light, fluffy, and perfectly peaked
Mocha— Rich, warm, and beautifully blended
Olive— Peaceful and Mediterranean in spirit
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Unisex Names33
Biscuit— A warm, comforting name for a golden-hearted dog
Crouton— Crunchy little addition that makes everything better
Fluffernutter— A fluffy sandwich of chaotic sweetness
Fondue— Warm, cheesy, and bringing everyone together
Kiwi— Fuzzy on the outside, sweet on the inside
Noodle— Floppy, wiggly, and impossible not to love
Nugget— A golden little morsel of pure joy
Pancake— Flat, stacked, and best served with love
Popcorn— Popping with excitement at every little thing
Pupperoni— A pizza topping and a pupper in one
Ravioli— A stuffed little pillow of pure joy
Scone— British teatime perfection with a crumbly exterior
Snickerdoodle— A cookie name for a sweet, cinnamon-swirled pup
Snickers— Satisfies your need for laughter every time
Sprout— Small but growing into something wonderful
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Names by Category
Food-Inspired Names
BasilBiscuitClementineCocoCroutonFigaroFluffernutterFondueGingerHoneyKiwiLatte
Nature-Inspired Names
BasilCloverDaisyFloraGingerLilyMapleOlivePoppyRosemaryRosieSaffron
Elegant Names
BasilClementineCocoFigaroFloraFondueGracieLatteMacaronMapleMeringueMocha
Cute Names
BiscuitClementineCloverCocoCroutonDaisyFluffernutterGizmoGracieHoneyKiwiLatte
Classic Names
BiscuitDaisyFloraGingerGracieHoneyLilyRosieAbbyAgnesAnnieArchie
Playful Names
CloverFigaroGizmoKiwiNoodlePopcornPoppySproutSunnyTaffyArchieBanjo
All Boston Terrier Name Ideas
Name
Gender
Categories
Description
Basil
male
food-inspirednature-inspired
Herbaceous charm with continental sophistication
Biscuit
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A warm, comforting name for a golden-hearted dog
Clementine
female
elegantfood-inspired
Citrusy sweetness with vintage charm
Clover
female
nature-inspiredcute
Lucky charm on four legs
Coco
female
food-inspiredelegant
Decadent and fashionable with Parisian flair
Crouton
unisex
food-inspiredfunny
Crunchy little addition that makes everything better
Daisy
female
classicnature-inspired
Bright, cheerful, and always blooming
Figaro
male
food-inspiredelegant
An operatic name with fruity undertones
Flora
female
nature-inspiredelegant
The goddess of flowers in furry form
Fluffernutter
unisex
funnycute
A fluffy sandwich of chaotic sweetness
Fondue
unisex
food-inspiredelegant
Warm, cheesy, and bringing everyone together
Ginger
female
food-inspirednature-inspired
A spicy name for a red-coated beauty
Gizmo
male
playfulcute
Don't feed him after midnight, or any time really
Gracie
female
classiccute
Graceful in name and occasionally in movement
Honey
female
food-inspiredcute
Golden sweetness that sticks with you forever
Kiwi
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Fuzzy on the outside, sweet on the inside
Latte
female
food-inspiredcute
Frothy, warm, and perfectly blended
Lily
female
classicnature-inspired
Pure and lovely as the flower itself
Macaron
female
food-inspiredelegant
Pastel-colored perfection, delicate and French
Maple
female
food-inspirednature-inspired
Sweet as syrup with autumnal warmth
Meringue
female
food-inspiredelegant
Light, fluffy, and perfectly peaked
Mocha
female
food-inspiredcute
Rich, warm, and beautifully blended
Noodle
unisex
playfulfunny
Floppy, wiggly, and impossible not to love
Nugget
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A golden little morsel of pure joy
Olive
female
food-inspirednature-inspired
Peaceful and Mediterranean in spirit
Pancake
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Flat, stacked, and best served with love
Popcorn
unisex
food-inspiredplayful
Popping with excitement at every little thing
Poppy
female
nature-inspiredcute
Bright and vibrant as a field of flowers
Pretzel
male
food-inspiredfunny
For the dog who twists into funny sleeping positions
Pup Tart
female
funnyfood-inspired
Frosted, sprinkled, and ready to pop out of the toaster
Pupperoni
unisex
funnyfood-inspired
A pizza topping and a pupper in one
Ravioli
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A stuffed little pillow of pure joy
Rosemary
female
food-inspirednature-inspired
Aromatic and memorable, improves everything she touches
Rosie
female
classiccute
Rosy-cheeked and full of love
Saffron
female
food-inspiredelegant
The most precious spice in dog form
Scone
unisex
food-inspiredelegant
British teatime perfection with a crumbly exterior
Snickerdoodle
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A cookie name for a sweet, cinnamon-swirled pup
Snickers
unisex
food-inspiredfunny
Satisfies your need for laughter every time
Sorbet
female
food-inspiredcute
Light, refreshing, and a palate cleanser of joy
Sprout
unisex
nature-inspiredcute
Small but growing into something wonderful
Sunny
unisex
nature-inspiredplayful
Radiating warmth and happiness everywhere
Taffy
female
food-inspiredcute
Stretchy, colorful, and pulled in all directions
Tater
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A little spud with big potato energy
Tater Tot
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A bite-sized bundle of crispy joy
Toffee
female
food-inspiredcute
Sweet, sticky, and impossible to resist
Tofu
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Bland appearance but absorbs all the love
Truffle
unisex
food-inspiredelegant
Rare, expensive taste on a rescue budget
Waffles
unisex
food-inspiredfunny
Sweet and full of character, with a crispy exterior
Abby
female
classiccute
Approachable and always ready to play
Agnes
female
classiccute
Old-school adorable with spectacles energy
Alfredo
male
food-inspiredelegant
Creamy, smooth, and rich in personality
Annie
female
classiccute
An optimistic spirit who believes in tomorrow
Archibald
male
elegantfunny
A grand name that suits a dog with personality
Archie
male
classicplayful
Cheeky and bold with vintage appeal
Aspen
unisex
nature-inspiredelegant
Tall, golden, and breathtakingly beautiful
Aster
female
nature-inspiredcute
A star-shaped flower blooming in autumn
Aurora
female
elegantnature-inspired
Dazzling as the northern lights
Bacon
male
food-inspiredfunny
Sizzling personality and irresistible charm
Bailey
unisex
classiccute
Sweet and comforting like a warm drink
Bambi
female
cutenature-inspired
Wide-eyed innocence on wobbly legs
Banjo
male
playfulfunny
Twangy, fun, and always making music
Baroness
female
elegantfunny
Landed gentry with a penchant for rolling in mud
Bartholomew
male
elegantfunny
A mouthful of a name for a handful of a dog
Bean
unisex
food-inspiredcute
A tiny little jumping bean of energy
Beatrice
female
classicelegant
She who brings happiness wherever she roams
Beau
male
elegantclassic
Handsome in French and in every other language
Bella
female
classicelegant
Beautiful in every language and in every way
Birch
male
nature-inspiredelegant
Tall, pale, and strikingly graceful
Birdie
female
sportycute
One under par and light as a feather
Biscotti
unisex
food-inspiredelegant
Hard on the outside, perfect when dunked in love
Blair
unisex
elegantclassic
Polished and preppy with impeccable taste
Blossom
female
nature-inspiredcute
Opening up to the world one petal at a time
Bongo
male
playfulfunny
Drumming his paws on everything in sight
Boop
unisex
playfulcute
For the nose that demands to be booped
Boots
unisex
cuteclassic
White-pawed and ready for any adventure
Bowie
unisex
playfulelegant
A star-dog with ever-changing personas
Bramble
unisex
nature-inspiredplayful
Thorny exterior, sweet berry interior
Breezy
female
nature-inspiredplayful
Light, carefree, and always refreshing
Brie
female
food-inspiredelegant
Soft, sophisticated, and best at room temperature
Brioche
female
food-inspiredelegant
Buttery, golden, and utterly indulgent
Brooks
male
nature-inspiredclassic
Babbling with joy like a woodland stream
Bubbles
female
playfulcute
Effervescent and impossible to catch
Buddy
male
classicplayful
The quintessential best friend name
Butterscotch
female
food-inspiredcute
Rich, golden, and impossibly sweet
Calliope
female
elegantplayful
The muse of epic poetry and epic zoomies
Cappuccino
unisex
food-inspiredelegant
Perfectly foamed and served with sophistication
Cashew
male
food-inspiredcute
Small, nutty, and surprisingly sweet
Cassandra
female
elegantclassic
A prophetic name for a dog who always knows dinner time
Celeste
female
elegantnature-inspired
Heavenly and otherworldly in her beauty
Chai
unisex
food-inspiredcute
Spiced, warm, and perfect for cozy evenings
Cheddar
male
food-inspiredfunny
Sharp, aged, and full of flavor
Chester
male
classiccute
Old English charm in a modern package
Chip
unisex
food-inspiredplayful
Crispy, salty, and everyone reaches for more
Chloe
female
classicelegant
Trendy and timeless with effortless charm
Churro
male
food-inspiredcute
Crispy, sugary, and a carnival of fun
Cinnamon
female
food-inspiredcute
Warm, spicy, and rolls right off the tongue
Cleopawtra
female
funnyelegant
Queen of denial when caught on the furniture
Cora
female
classicelegant
Old-fashioned grace with a modern twist
Coral
female
nature-inspiredcute
Colorful, oceanic, and wonderfully unique
Countess
female
elegantfunny
A noble title for a dog who counts treats
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good names for a Boston Terrier?
Popular names for Boston Terriers include Basil, Biscuit, Clementine, Clover, Coco. The best name depends on your dog's personality — playful names work great for this energetic breed.
What are popular male Boston Terrier names?
Top male names for Boston Terriers include Basil, Figaro, Gizmo, Pretzel, Alfredo. These names reflect the breed's friendly personality.
What are popular female Boston Terrier names?
Great female names for Boston Terriers include Clementine, Clover, Coco, Daisy, Flora. These names capture the adorable charm of the breed.
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