Female American Pitbull Terrier Dog

Your new pibble deserves a name that actually fits her. Not just something pretty, but something that captures the full picture. She’s strong and silly, fierce and tender, and she will absolutely steal your pillow and look you dead in the eye while doing it. Whether she’s a regal head-tilt queen or a certified chaos goblin in a blocky-headed body, the right name makes all the difference.

And while you’re busy falling head over heels for your new girl, Lemonade pet insurance is worth a look so she’s covered from her very first adventure.

The name game is serious business (we promise we’re taking it seriously too)

Here’s the thing: you’re not just picking a word. You’re picking something you’ll say approximately 47,000 times over the next decade, something a vet tech will call out in a waiting room, and something your girl will prick her ears up to like you just said the word “walk.” No pressure. We’ve put together plenty names from classic fierce-but-tender picks to the wonderfully weird, because your female Pitbull deserves nothing less than the full menu.

What Lemonade’s American Pitbull Terrier owners are actually naming their dogs

Real names from real pet parents. Scroll through for a little inspiration, then dive into our full list below.

Top female American Pitbull Terrier names
Luna
Bella
Nova
Nala
Daisy
Hazel
Coco
Lola
Athena
Zoey
Lucy
Pepper
Stella
Roxy
Diamond
Rosie
Ruby
Penny
Honey
Maggie
Sadie
Bailey
Blue
Harley
Sasha
Poppy
Chloe
Willow
Nyla
Ivy
Cookie
Winnie
Layla
Molly
Princess
Mia
Lady
Kali
Angel
Ellie
June
Sage
Mya
Olive
Mabel
Freya
Mocha
Sophie
Xena
Roxie
Millie
Baby
Winter
Lexi
Maple
Leia
Zoe
Lily
Piper
Kona
Rose
Remi
Gracie
Cali
Peaches
Lilah
Ava
Chanel
Mila
Sky
Rue
Iris
Lulu
Misty
Khaleesi
Maya
Jade
Nina
Pearl
Brooklyn
Jasmine
Charlie
Hope
Frankie
Gemma
River
Lexie
Skye
Beauty
Raven
Karma
Azula
Oakley
Opal
Cleo
Remy
Stormy
Kai
Phoebe
Lizzie

Born fierce, built to love

For the girl who looks like she could run the world. And honestly, she probably could. These names carry power and presence, just like she does.

• Athena
• Artemis
• Axela
• Blaze
• Brava
• Brenna
• Britta
• Bullet
• Cairo
• Cali
• Camo
• Canyon
• Capri
• Cassa
• Cobra
• Cruz
• Dakota
• Dazzle
• Delta
• Demi
• Deva
• Diamond
• Diaz
• Domina
• Dusk
• Electra
• Ember
• Falcon
• Faye
• Fierce
• Flint
• Freya
• Fury
• Garnet
• Ghost
• Glacier
• Gunna
• Harlow
• Harper
• Hawk
• Hunter
• Indigo
• Inferno
• Jagger
• Jinx
• Justice
• Kali
• Karma
• Katana
• Knox
• Legend
• Lightning
• Loca
• Lux
• Lynx
• Magda
• Maverick
• Mazda
• Nala
• Nera
• Nitro
• Nova
• Onyx
• Pantera
• Phoenix
• Puma
• Ranger
• Raven
• Rebel
• Reign
• Riot
• Rowdy
• Ruin
• Sable
• Savage
• Shadow
• Sheba
• Sierra
• Spartan
• Steel
• Storm
• Striker
• Surge
• Tempest
• Titan
• Torch
• Venom
• Viper
• Vixen
• Voltage
• Warrior
• Whiskey
• Wren
• Xena
• Zelda
• Zena
• Zola
• Zorra

Pure marshmallow inside

Don’t let the muscles fool you. This girl is a certified lap warmer, professional snuggler, and full-time heart stealer. These names match the softie underneath.

• Angel
• Angelica
• Bella
• Biscuit
• Blossom
• Bonnie
• Bubbles
• Buttercup
• Button
• Candy
• Caramel
• Clover
• Coco
• Cookie
• Cora
• Cotton
• Cupcake
• Daisy
• Dolly
• Dotty
• Dottie
• Fern
• Freckles
• Ginger
• Hazel
• Honey
• Iris
• Ivy
• Joy
• Juniper
• Kiki
• Latte
• Lily
• Lola
• Lotus
• Luna
• Maple
• Meadow
• Millie
• Mimi
• Minnie
• Mochi
• Mocha
• Molly
• Muffin
• Noodle
• Nugget
• Olive
• Opal
• Peanut
• Pearl
• Penny
• Petal
• Pixie
• Plum
• Poppy
• Pudding
• Rosie
• Ruby
• Rue
• Sage
• Sandy
• Skye
• Snickerdoodle
• Socks
• Sophie
• Sprout
• Sugar
• Sunny
• Sunshine
• Sweet Pea
• Tater
• Toffee
• Truffle
• Tulip
• Vanilla
• Velvet
• Violet
• Willow
• Winnie
• Zinnia

Punny and proud

Names that will make your vet snort-laugh every single time they’re called out in the waiting room. Worth every single second of the chaos.

• Bark-arita
• Barkimedes
• Biscotti Pawsworth
• Bite Club
• Chew-barka
• Chewlia Roberts
• Cleopawtra
• Dame Snugglepaws
• Dogzilla
• Droolius Caesar
• Fleas Witherspoon
• Fuzz Aldrin
• Growl-ileo
• Hairy Paw-ter
• Indiana Bones
• Jabba the Mutt
• Jowly Andrews
• Lady Drool-a-Lot
• Lady Goo-Goo
• Lady Lick-a-Lot
• Lady Woofington
• Mary Puppins
• Miss Hairy Pawkins
• Miss Piggy Paws
• Miss Snaggly Tooth
• Mutt-ilda
• Paw-drey Hepburn
• Paw-sty
• Pawdolly Parton
• Pawltergeist
• Pawriginal
• Pawsanova
• Pawseidon
• Paws Malone
• Pugsley
• Queen Elizamutt
• Ruff Rider
• Sarah Pawlin
• Schnozzleberry
• Sigourney Weaver-Tail
• Sir Floofington the Fourteenth
• Slobber McGee
• Snoop Dogg
• Tail Swifter
• The Notorious D.O.G.
• Wagatha Christie
• Whoopaw Goldberg
• Winston Furchill
• Woofgang Amadeus
• Yap-anese Chin

All-American girls

This breed has deep American roots, and these names celebrate that, from wide-open landscapes to legendary women who shaped the country.

• Alamo
• Albuquerque
• Aspen
• Atlanta
• Austin
• Bama
• Banner
• Beaumont
• Big Sky
• Billie
• Bonita
• Bowie
• Brooklyn
• Canyon
• Carolina
• Cayenne
• Cherokee
• Chicago
• Chisholm
• Cisco
• Clementine
• Cody
• Dallas
• Dakota
• Denver
• Dixie
• Dolly
• Dusty
• Eagle
• Flagstaff
• Frankie
• Freedom
• Frontier
• Georgia
• Harper
• Houston
• Hudson
• Independence
• Jersey
• Juneau
• Kansas
• Laramie
• Laredo
• Liberty
• Lone Star
• Madison
• Memphis
• Mesa
• Miami
• Montana
• Nashville
• Nevada
• Nola
• Oakley
• Oregon
• Reno
• Rio
• Roanoke
• Roswell
• Savannah
• Sequoia
• Sierra
• Sioux
• Skyline
• Tallahassee
• Taos
• Tejana
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Topeka
• Tucson
• Tulsa
• Vega
• Waco
• Whitney
• Wichita
• Wyoming
• Yosemite
• Yukon
• Zion
• Adaline
• Birdie
• Briley
• Cassidy
• Clancy
• Colbie
• Colette
• Corinne
• Della
• Delaney
• Delia
• Emmeline
• Everly
• Harlie
• Henley
• Jessamine
• Joelle
• Jolie
• Josie
• Juniata
• Landry
• Larkin
• Lena
• Louella
• Lucinda
• Luella

Regal treatment only

Your girl walks into a room and owns it without even trying. These are names for dogs who expect to be addressed properly and will absolutely hold a grudge if they aren’t.

• Achillea
• Adaeze
• Adriana
• Agatha
• Anastasia
• Andromeda
• Ariadne
• Beatrix
• Calista
• Callista
• Callisto
• Celestia
• Chrysanthemum
• Cleo
• Cleopatra
• Cordelia
• Cosima
• Cressida
• Davina
• Dorothea
• Elspeth
• Empress
• Eunice
• Evangeline
• Genevieve
• Gwendolyn
• Helena
• Imogen
• Isadora
• Isolde
• Juno
• Katerina
• Lavinia
• Leonora
• Lucinda
• Madeleine
• Margaux
• Mathilda
• Minerva
• Mirabel
• Octavia
• Olympia
• Ophelia
• Penelope
• Persephone
• Philippa
• Pompadour
• Rosamund
• Rosalind
• Sabrina
• Selene
• Seraphina
• Sophonias
• Theodosia
• Thomasina
• Ursula
• Valentina
• Vivienne
• Wilhelmina
• Zenobia
• Alessandra
• Arabella
• Briseis
• Calliope
• Cassia
• Catalina
• Celestine
• Cerridwen
• Chryseis
• Cinnamon Rose
• Circe
• Columba
• Constantina
• Cornelia
• Crescentia
• Devorah
• Diamantina
• Elisabetta
• Elspeth
• Emerentiana
• Ermengarde
• Eudoxia
• Euphrosyne
• Faustina
• Felicitas
• Fiammetta
• Florinda
• Fortuna
• Francesca
• Galadriel
• Galatea
• Genoveva
• Georgiana
• Ginevra
• Giovanna
• Giulietta
• Giuseppina
• Gloriana
• Gráinne

She runs this house

This girl has claimed the couch, the bed, the best blanket, and probably your heart. These names honor her rightful place at the top of the household food chain.

• Baroness
• Big Boss
• Boss Lady
• Brigadier
• Capitan
• Chairwoman
• Chancellor
• Chieftess
• Cleopatra Jr
• Commandant
• Commodore
• Czarina
• Duchess
• El Jefa
• Empress Floof
• Executive
• First Lady
• Governess
• Grand Poobah
• Head Honcha
• Her Highness
• Imperatrix
• Khaleesi
• La Jefa
• Lady Commander
• Lady Overlord
• Liege
• Madam President
• Maharani
• Majestic
• Madam Mayor
• Madam Stomps-a-Lot
• Matriarch
• Mayor Barksworth
• Mistress
• Mogul
• Monarch
• Overlady
• Padronessa
• Patron Saint of Chaos
• Prefect
• Prima Donna
• Prime Minister
• Princess Chaos
• Princess Drools
• Provost
• Queen Biscuit
• Queenie
• Queen of Everything
• Queen of the Couch
• Regent
• Ringleader
• Rogue Leader
• Ruler
• Secretary General
• Señora
• Shahbanu
• Sheriff
• Sovereign
• Suzerain
• The Don-ette
• The Godmother
• The Godpaw
• The Warden
• Tsarina
• Vicereine
• Viscountess
• Warlady
• Your Majesty

Straight out of mythology

Names pulled from goddesses, legendary creatures, and ancient heroines. Because your girl has always given off “divine being of immeasurable power” energy anyway.

• Alecto
• Andromeda
• Aphrodite
• Ariadne
• Artemis
• Asgard
• Bastet
• Bellona
• Boudica
• Brynhildr
• Calypso
• Cassandra
• Chimera
• Circe
• Demeter
• Eir
• Electra
• Eos
• Eris
• Eriu
• Freya
• Frigga
• Gaia
• Hecate
• Hera
• Hestia
• Hippolyta
• Hypatia
• Io
• Iphigenia
• Iris
• Ishtar
• Isis
• Juno
• Kali
• Kalypso
• Lachesis
• Lamia
• Lavinia
• Medea
• Medusa
• Megara
• Minerva
• Morrigan
• Nemesis
• Nike
• Nyx
• Pandora
• Penthesilea
• Persephone
• Psyche
• Rhea
• Scylla
• Selene
• Siren
• Skadi
• Styx
• Themis
• Thetis
• Tyche
• Valkyrie
• Venus
• Vesta
• Xena
• Zephyra

Champions and legends

Built for greatness, born to win. These names honor the athletes, fighters, and iconic women who never backed down. Sound familiar?

• Aaliyah
• Abilene
• Alana
• Alejandra
• Alexandra
• Ali
• Alicia Keys
• Aliyah
• Amelia
• Aretha
• Asha
• Audrey
• Aurora
• Ava
• Azalea
• Batgirl
• Beyoncé
• Billie Jean
• Braveheart
• Bruiser
• Bullseye
• Cardi
• Carmen
• Cassia
• Catalyst
• Champ
• Cleopatra
• Cobra
• Colossus
• Conqueror
• Daredevil
• Defender
• Diablo
• Dominator
• Dragon
• Dreadnought
• Empress
• Enforcer
• Evita
• Fiona
• Fury
• Gladiator
• Grizzly
• Guardian
• Harriet
• Heavyweight
• Indira
• Iron Fist
• Ironside
• Jaguar
• Javelin
• Juggernaut
• Knockout
• Lightning
• Lioness
• Malala
• Maverick
• Panther
• Patriot
• Pitmaster
• Predator
• Prizefighter
• Prowler
• Rampage
• Rattler
• Relentless
• Renegade
• Ricochet
• Rumble
• Serena
• Showdown
• Slayer
• Specter
• Stampede
• Stealth
• Striker
• Strongarm
• Thunderstruck
• Torpedo
• Trooper
• Unleashed
• Vanguard
• Wildcard
• Wildfire
• Wolverine
• Wrecker

Terrifying name, ridiculous dog

The gap between how this girl looks and how this girl actually acts is enormous, and these names celebrate that gap with full and complete commitment.

• Aggressive Cupcake
• Baroness Von Drools
• Baroness Von Wigglesworth
• Big Chunky Paws
• Captain Nap Time
• Captain Underpants
• Chairwoman Meow-Buster
• Chief Belly Flop
• Chompy McChompface
• Cleopatra McSnorts
• Clueless Champion
• Countess Floppula
• Countess Snuggledorf
• Dame Scratchy Bottoms
• Deathwish Daisy
• Destructo-Pup
• Duchess of Derp
• Fearless Leader Flop
• Ferocious Freckles
• Flappy McFlapface
• General Chaos
• General Goofball
• Grumble Bumble
• Grumpy Champion
• Killer Cuddles
• Queen of the Couch
• Large Adult Daughter
• Lady Biscuit Bottom
• Lady of the Zoomies
• Madam Drooly Pants
• Mega Floof
• Menace to Sofas
• Mighty Napper
• Mischief Maker
• Miss Big Feelings
• Miss Grumble Pants
• Miss Wiggly Butt
• Monster Muffin
• Noodle Limbs
• Perfectly Useless
• Princess Chaos
• Professor Derp
• Professor Zoomies
• Rampaging Cupcake
• Sergeant Snuggles
• Lady Chubs-a-Lot
• Lady Drools-a-Lot
• Lady Stinky Paws
• Lady Thunderpaws
• Lady Wigglesalot
• Slayer of Stuffies
• Smol Destroyer
• Sneaky McThunderpaws
• The Fluffy Menace
• The Notorious Napper
• The Real Slim Puppy
• Tiny Titan
• Triple Threat Napper
• Turbo Derp
• Turbo Napper
• Ultra Floof
• Unstoppable Fluffball
• Void Goblin
• Wigglebutt McGee
• Wiggly McWigglepaws
• World’s Okayest Dog
• Agent of Chaos
• Apex Napper
• Armchair Warrior
• Blanket Burglar
• Certified Menace
• Champion of Nothing
• Chaos Goblin
• Chief Nap Officer
• Couch Destroyer
• Deputy of Derp
• Destroyer of Pillows
• Dread Pirate Floppington
• Fluffy McDestructo
• Furious Snuggler
• Her Majesty the Mess
• Maximum Overdrive Napper
• Pillowcase Bandit
• Sergeant Sillypaws
• Snuggle Terrorist
• The Couch Goblin

Old soul, new tricks

This girl has clearly lived many lives and has opinions about everything. These names lean into the distinguished, slightly dramatic grande-dame energy she was absolutely born with.

• Agatha
• Agnes
• Beatrice
• Bernadette
• Cecily
• Clementine
• Cordelia
• Cressida
• Dorothy
• Dorothea
• Eudora
• Euphemia
• Felicity
• Florence
• Florentine
• Gertrude
• Gwendolyn
• Harriet
• Hortense
• Imogene
• Irma
• Leonora
• Loretta
• Lucinda
• Mabel
• Madeleine
• Mathilda
• Mildred
• Muriel
• Penelope
• Phyllis
• Priscilla
• Prudence
• Rosalba
• Rosamund
• Selma
• Seraphine
• Sylvia
• Theodora
• Ursula
• Vivienne
• Willa
• Winifred
• Zelda
• Ada
• Adaline
• Adelaide
• Adela
• Adeline
• Adella
• Agata
• Albertine
• Alda
• Aldegonde
• Alethea
• Alfreda
• Almeria
• Almira
• Almuth
• Aloisia
• Alphonsine
• Alwine
• Amabilia
• Amalie
• Amaranta
• Amaryllis
• Ambrosine
• Ambrosia
• Amelberga
• Amelinde
• Anastasia
• Anatolie
• Ancilla
• Andrina
• Anežka
• Angilbert
• Annunciata
• Anselma
• Antoinette
• Apollinaris
• Apollonia
• Aquilina
• Arabella
• Arcangela
• Ardelia
• Ardelia
• Ardis
• Aretusa
• Argia
• Armande
• Armantine
• Arnalda
• Arnolda
• Arselie
• Artemia
• Arvid
• Ascelina
• Asceline
• Aspasie
• Assunta
• Asta
• Asteria
• Astraea
• Atha
• Athanasie

Named after food, obviously

Because your girl is absolutely delicious and everyone who meets her wants to squeeze her like a fresh bread roll. These names are for the edible ones.

• Asiago
• Baklava
• Banana Foster
• Beignet
• Boba
• Brioche
• Brownie
• Burrata
• Cannoli
• Caponata
• Carbonara
• Cayenne
• Churro
• Cinnamon
• Cobbler
• Cornbread
• Croissant
• Crumpet
• Éclair
• Empanada
• Enchilada
• Espresso
• Fajita
• Falafel
• Fondue
• Frittata
• Gelato
• Gnocchi
• Gouda
• Guacamole
• Havarti
• Horchata
• Jalapeno
• Jambalaya
• Linguine
• Macaron
• Manchego
• Mango
• Marzipan
• Matcha
• Moussaka
• Mozzarella
• Nougat
• Orzo
• Paprika
• Parmesan
• Pasta
• Pastrami
• Pecan
• Pesto
• Pierog
• Pistachio
• Polenta
• Praline
• Provolone
• Quiche
• Ramen
• Ravioli
• Ricotta
• Rigatoni
• Risotto
• Rumchata
• Salsa
• Samosa
• Sashimi
• Sofrito
• Streusel
• Sushi
• Szechuan
• Tahini
• Tamale
• Tiramisu
• Tortellini
• Tzatziki
• Udon
• Wasabi
• Wonton
• Zabaglione
• Zeppole
• Andouille
• Biscotti
• Calzone
• Chimichanga
• Ciabatta
• Crostini
• Focaccia
• Goulash
• Gruyere
• Gyoza
• Horchata
• Kebab
• Kielbasa
• Kolache
• Mortadella
• Paczki
• Pancetta
• Panini
• Pappardelle
• Poutine
• Prosciutto
• Schnitzel
• Souvlaki
• Stromboli
• Tapioca
• Torta
• Vermicelli

Now, it’s training time

Now that you’ve chosen the perfect female american pitbull terrier dog name, it’s time to help your pup learn it! Start using your chosen name consistently from day one, saying it with joy and enthusiasm before meals, walks, and playtime to create positive associations.

Remember that dogs typically respond best to names that are one or two syllables, but don’t let that stop you from choosing longer names, you can always use a nickname for everyday use while keeping the full name for special occasions. Practice calling their name in different tones and situations so she recognizes it whether you’re calling excitedly at the dog park or speaking softly when she’s resting. Most dogs learn their names within a few days to a week with consistent, positive use.

Your girl deserves a name, and a backup plan

Female American Pitbull Terriers give you their whole heart, and they deserve the same in return. Once you’ve landed on the perfect name, it’s worth thinking about what else you can do to take care of her, including her health. Lemonade pet insurance makes it easy to get your girl covered for accidents, illnesses, and routine care, so you can focus on teaching her to respond to whatever wonderfully ridiculous name you’ve chosen.

Because “Wagatha Christie” absolutely deserves the best vet visits money can buy.

A few quick words, because we <3 our lawyers: This post is general in nature, and any statement in it doesn’t alter the terms, conditions, exclusions, or limitations of policies issued by Lemonade, which differ according to your state of residence. You’re encouraged to discuss your specific circumstances with your own professional advisors. The purpose of this post is merely to provide you with info and insights you can use to make such discussions more productive! Naturally, all comments by, or references to, third parties represent their own views, and Lemonade assumes no responsibility for them. Coverage and discounts may not be available in all states.