Is your new pooch a little pudgy? Trying to find a good name for that sweet pup? We can help! Here’s a list of lighthearted fat dog names for a canine that has a little extra chub.
These endearing names are perfect for pet parents with a sense of humor who know that their best buddies’ frame only results in more to love!
Chubby Dog Names In Different Languages
Whether you’re hound has strong heritage or you want to pay homage to a culture, you might just find the perfect name for your plump pooch in a different language!
- Azam (Arabic for “The Biggest”)
- Da-Xai (Chinese name that means “Big Hero”)
- Dulce (The Spanish word for sweets)
- Fitu (Icelandic word for Fat)
- Gordo (Italian and Spanish word for fat)
- Grande (Spanish word for big)
- Oni (Giant creature in Japanese mythology)
- Oslin (Scottish for big warrior)
- Skadi (A giantess who lives in the mountains in norse mythology)
- Taba (The Filipino word for fat)
- Taro (Japanese for “Big Boy”)
While a little extra pudge isn’t the end of the world, it’s our responsibility as pet parents to keep our dogs at a reasonably healthy weight. Make sure you stay up to date on your dog’s regular vet visits to keep him feeling his best and commit to a balanced diet and exercise routine.
Chubby Dog Name Ideas From Films and TV
There are plenty of beloved TV and movie characters that hold a big space in our heart. Here are just a few favorites that might make the perfect namesake for your portly pooch.
- Bluto (Animal House)
- Cartman (Southpark)
- Chunk (Goonies)
- Cookie Monster (Sesame Street)
- Fat Tony (Simpsons)
- Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy)
- Heffalump (Winnie the Pooh)
- Hurley (Lost)
- Iroh (Avatar the Last Airbender)
- Jabba (Star Wars)
- Kong
- Maui (Moana)
- Miss Piggy (The Muppets)
- Patrick Star (Spongebob)
- Peter Griffin (Family Guy)
- Pumba (Lion King)
- Rocksteady (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
- Shrek (Shrek)
- Sobchak (Big Lebowski)
- Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro)
- Ursala (The Little Mermaid)
- Violet (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
- Winnie (Winnie the Pooh)
- Wookie (Star Wars)
Animal-Inspired Fat Dog Names
You can also draw dog name inspiration from other grand species in the animal kingdom! Consider naming your furry friend after one of these larger animal friends:
- Birdie
- Bovine
- Bunny
- Camel
- Elephant
- Grizzly (also consider checking out our list of dog names that mean “bear”)
- Guinea
- Husky
- Minnow
- Moose
- Panda
- Piggy
- Piglet
- Sloth
- Whale
Food Inspired Pudgy Names
Do you have a hungry hound? Perhaps it makes sense to name your canine companion after a favorite food.
- Angus (Angus Beef)
- Beans
- Beef
- Beefy
- Beer Belly
- Bon-Bon
- Burrito
- Butter
- Butterball
- Cannoli
- Cheerio
- Cheesburger
- Chowder
- Clementine
- Macaroon
- Marshmallow
- Meatball
- Cookie
- Crumb
- Crisco
- Cupcake
- Deep-Fried Couch Potato
- Donut
- Dill
- Dulce
- Dumpling
- Ham
- Hoagie
- Honeybun
- Jalapeno
- Jello
- Jelly Bean
- Nacho
- Noodle
- Peanut Butter
- Pork Chop
- Porkie
- Potato Belly
- Pretzel
- Raisin
- Slim (short for Slim Jim)
- Snickers
- Tator Tot
- Twinkie
- Twix
- Waffles
- Whopper
Descriptive Fat Dog Names
These names tell it like it is and pay homage to your dog’s voluptuous figure!
- Biggy
- Boomer
- Bounty
- Brawny
- Briggs
- Burly
- Chubbles
- Chubby
- Chubz
- Chunk
- Chunky
- Curvy
- Dumpy
- Flabby
- Goliath
- Grizzly
- Hammy
- Hardly
- Juicy
- Jumbo
- Mac
- Macro
- Max
- Mighty
- Plumpish
- Poofy
- Pot Belly
- Pudge
- Pudgy
- Roly
- Roly-Poly
- Roomy
- Stocky
- Suet
- Tubbs
- Tubby
- Well-Fed
- Wheezer
- Wobbly/Wobbles
Cute Fat Dog Name Ideas
Even if Fido has a little extra flab, he’s undoubtedly adorable! Here are some cute fat dog name ideas to capture your dog’s dashing good looks.
- Amber
- Angel
- Apple
- Bambi
- Bamm-Bamm
- Bitty
- Blaze
- Blizzard
- Bluebell
- Bolt
- Boomer
- Boots
- Boss
- Bubbles
- Buddy
- Buttercup
- Buttons
- Chaos
- Chewbarka
- Citrine
- Clover
- Coco
- Coral
- Coop
- Cotton
- Crush
- Cuddles
- Cuppie
- Darling
- Dimples
- Dixie
- Dori
- Druzy
- Flip Flop
- Penn
- Pepe
- Pepper
- Periwinkle
- Phoenix
- Pippa
- Freckles
- Harvest
- Hershey
- Indigo
- Jade
- Jasper
- Java
- Jazz
- Koko
- Kola
- Lillian
- Lucky
- Marley
- Marlin
- Midnight
- Mixie
- Mookie
- Munchkin
- Ochre
- Opal
- Paddington
- Paws
- Pearl
- Petal
- Pebble
- Pee Wee
- Pixie
- Precious
- Puddles
- Rider
- Rifter
- Rio
- Ripple
- Rooster
- Rosie
- Ruby
- Sepia
- Squirt
- Straw
- Sugar
- Sunny
- Sweetie
- Sweets
- Thimble
- Thumper
- Tiny
- Tootsie
- Topaz
- Tully
- Wags
- Yeti
- Yuri
- Zion
Silly Pudgy Dog Name Ideas
Is your pudgy pooch a bit of a goofball? Check out these fat dog names for hilarious hounds.
- Baby
- Barney
- Belly
- Bertha
- Biggy
- Blimpy
- Buff
- Burly
- Butcher Boy
- Butterfinger
- Butterworth
- Chalupa
- Chunk or Chunky
- Chunky Monkey
- Crisco
- Curvy
- Curvy
- Doughboy
- Eggo
- Fat Mama
- Fatsy
- Fatty Arbuckle
- Fluffy
- Heffalump
- Hefty
- Hulk
- Hurley
- Iroh
- Jelly Roll
- Jupiter
- Kong
- Large Marge
- Linebacker
- Magnus
- Meaty
- Norm
- Paddy
- Peggy
- Poof
- Poofy
- Pookie
- Pudge
- Pudgepup
- Pudgy
- Pumba
- Reeses
- Rocky
- Shrek
- Snack-pack
- Snores
- Snuffleupagus
- Stimpy
- Sulley
- Sumo
- Supersize
- Teletubby
- Thick
- Thor
- Tyson
- Ursula
- Wallop
- Wheezer
- Wobbles
Other Pudgy Dog Name Ideas
When in doubt, consider these other pudgy dog name ideas for your lovable loaf.
- Beast
- Belly
- Bowser (Super Mario)
- Diesel
- Jupiter
- Magnus
- Monster
- Pudgepup
- Semi
- Sequoia
- Thunder
- Titan
Fat Dog Names FAQ
Are you still trying to find the perfect name for your pudgy pooch? Hopefully, these questions and answers will help you find a marvelous moniker for your mutt.
What are some cute fat bulldog names?
Bulldogs are stocky and proud! You could name your pudgy pooch after a favorite character like “Bowser” or pick something silly like “Tootsie.”
What are some chubby dog names?
There are plenty of names for plump pooches! Consider something cute like “Chunks” or opt for something more unique like “Thunder”.
What is a good name for a plump puppy?
If you have a pudgy puppy, consider cute names like “Bubbles” or “Burrito” for your bundle of joy.
What are some cute fat pug names?
If you have an endearingly fat pug puppy, consider adorable names like “Tubs” or “Dumpy”. Your sweet sausage certainly has a big heart to match his adorable frame.
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