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133+ Old Man Dog Names for Old-Fashioned Boy Puppies

Do you love old man names for dogs? Good old-fashioned human names for dogs? There’s just something so ridiculously cute about ’em!

Classic names. Grandpa names. Vintage dog names. Or even grumpy old man names.

However you describe these monikers that harken back to a bygone era, old-timey names are new and unique again. Not only as baby names, but also as names for our fur babies!

In fact, according to a survey from Rover.com, retro or classic dog names were up 17% in 2018.

Old tinted photo of dog with tongue out and title vintage names for your boy puppy

133 old-fashioned dog names for boy puppy perfection

In the spirit of old-timey days, Happy-Go-Doodle Chloe (my Goldendoodle sidekick) and I have compiled a mega list of 101 old-fashioned human names for your dog.

archie in retro lettering as an example of an old man dog name

We think they are almost as ridiculously cute as our furry family members!

These vintage boy names were popular before Instagram and cell phones—and even drive-thrus and microwave ovens. They have a throwback feel and are unique.

The old-fashioned name Chester in retro lettering

We hope there is an old-fashioned dog name in the list below that is as cute as your new boy puppy.

And if you have a little girl puppy, check out our companion article: 101 Sweet & Old-Fashioned Names for Your Girl Puppy.

Tips for choosing the best name for your boy dog

As you choose a human name that makes an adorable dog name too, here are four tips:

1. Your dog may prefer a two-syllable name! Dog experts recommend two-syllable names because they allow for more inflection and emotion. (Most of the dog names listed below have two syllables.)


2. Avoid dog names that sound similar to cues or commands. It’s easier for a puppy to learn and respond when his own name doesn’t sound like something he’s learning to do. (For example, “stay” could be confusing for a dog named “Stacy.”)


3. Does the name fit your dog’s personality? How does it sound to you?

4. Sleep on it! See if the dog name you’ve chosen still “fits” your pup’s personality over time.

The name "Eli" typed in vintage style lettering as an example of an old man dog name

Human names for your boy dog that are retro-cool and cute

Old man dog names that start with A – D

AlbertCarl
AlvinCecil 
AltonChester
AlvaClayton
ArchieCleveland
ArchibaldClancy
ArthurClarance
BarnabyClifford
BarnieClifton
BennyCliff
BernardCornelius
BernieCurtis
BertieDarrel
BillyDesmond
Bart (Bartholomew)Dorian
The old man dog name, Billy

Old-timey and old-fashioned boy names that start with D-F

DeweyFrancis
EddieFrankie
Edward Franklin
EdwinFreddie
EliFrederick
Ellis Gary 
ElmerGerald
Emil Gilbert
EmmettGordy
ErnestGrover
The old-fashioned dog name, Dewey, in a in vintage design
The old man dog name "Grover" in a stylistic design

Old man dog names that start with G through L

Gus-GusHumphrey
HarleyIra
HaroldIrving
HarryJasper
HarveyJesse
HerbertJimmy
HubertJolly
HermanJohnny
HoratioKenny
HowardLarry
HubertLeo
HughieLeopold

Related: Dog names that start with J

old fashioned name henry in retro green letterin
old fashioned name jimmy in retro design

Old timey, vintage boy names that start with L through P

LeroyNorman
LeviPerry
LowellOliver
MarshallOllie
MartinOrville
MarvinOscar
MauriceOtis
MelvinOtto
MiltonOwen
MorrisPercy
MontyPercival
NelsonPhillip
NevillePhineas
The old-fashioned dog name "Leo"
The vintage name Marshall as an old man dog name
old fashioned name ollie styled in vintage styling
retro male name owen in vintage lettering

Old-fashioned boy names that start with Q through Z

 QuincyVance
Quinlin Vernon
Ralphie Victor
ReginaldVincent
ReggieVirgil
ReubenWallace
RollyWalter
RonaldWarren
RonnieWesley
RufusWiley
SilusWillie
Solomon (Sollie)Winston
TeddyWycliff
Thaddeus Xavier
TheodoreYancy
TheoZach
UlyssesZeb Zebediah
Rufus in a 50s style lettering as an example of a human name for dog
The name "Theo" in 1950s design style as an old man name for a male dog

Bonus! 25 Grumpy old man names for dogs

Got a puppy in your pack who looks like a grumpy Gus? Try out one of these grumpy old man names for dogs.

We handpicked these names out of all the old man dog names for their curmudgeonly cuteness.

These moody monikers will make your little fur baby sound like an adorable grumpy old geezer.

Carl ~ Inspired by the stubborn yet lovable character Carl Frederickson from the movie, Up

Eb ~ Inspired by Ebeneezer, Scrooge’s first name

Eeyore ~ If you’re looking for adorable with a dash of gloomy, Eeyore, the donkey from Winnie-the-Pooh may be the name for your dog

Gus ~ For your grumpy gus, of course!

Gustafson ~ Inspired by John Gustafson, the cranky character from the movie, Grumpy Old Men

Grumpy ~ You could always just keep it real and go with Grumpy or Grumpster the Pupster as a name

Lou Grant ~ From the old sit com, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant was known for kind heartedness under a grumpy demeanor

Max ~ Inspired by Max Goldman, the cantankerous character in the movie, Grumpy Old Men (Related: Dog names that start with M)

Micky ~ Inspired by Rocky Balboa’s “grumpy old man” manager, Micky Goldman, played by Burgess Meredith

Oscar ~ A nod to the famous Sesame Street character, Oscar The Grouch

Owly ~ Out of sorts? Try Owly as a grumpy old man dog name

Prickles ~ Just a name with both prickliness and cuteness

Scrappy ~ Along the same lines as grumpy, Scrappy has a cute and feisty ring to it

Scrooge ~ Ebeneezer Scrooge

Squidward ~ The grumpy Krusty Krab cashier from SpongeBob SquarePants

Statler ~ One of the two grumpy old men from The Muppets

Stanley ~ Inspired by Stanley Hudson, from The Office

Sully ~ Inspired by the word “sullen” meaning sulky, ill-tempered

Swanson~ Inspired by the cranky character, Ron Swanson from the sit com Parks & Rec

Tank ~ Inpired by the word “cantankerous” which means uncooperative

Walter

Wilson ~ Inspired by the curmudgeonly neighbor in the Dennis the Menace comic, Mr. Wilson (George Wilson)

Waldorf ~ One of the two grumpy old men from The Muppets

Bear ~ For the puppy who is a little unBEARable sometimes

Garfield ~ While not a grumpy old man, we couldn’t leave this grumpy cat off the list

Looking for more cute and unique dog name ideas?

Check out our other mega lists:

Nature dog names

Fishing dog names

Golf dog names

Best Goldendoodle Dog Names

We hope that this giant list of human names for your adorable boy dog has inspired you! Enjoy choosing a retro name that’s perfect for your new pup!

Wallace written in vintage lettering 
 as an old fashioned name for a male dog

What names are you considering for your little fella? We’d love to hear!

Please comment below.

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on March 22, 2019. It has been updated to include more old man names for dogs including grumpy old man names for dogs.

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kuldeep

Tuesday 24th of September 2019

it's amazing post. keep sharing best dog names.

HappyGoDoodle

Saturday 28th of September 2019

Will do! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your comment. Tail wags and take care!

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