Great Dane Names

Tiny is an endearing feminine name that originated as a diminutive nickname before occasionally being used as a given name. It directly references small stature or youthfulness, deriving from the English word meaning "very small." Historically, it often served as an affectionate nickname for Christina, Martina, or other names ending with "-tina." As a standalone first name, Tiny remains quite uncommon, sometimes chosen for its sweet simplicity and distinctive quality. The name peaked in limited usage during the early 20th century but never achieved mainstream popularity. Tiny conveys qualities of delicacy, charm, and uniqueness, though some may prefer it as a nickname rather than a legal name.

Tiny

Tux can be used as a short form of Tucker, but you're likely more familiar with it as a name for black and white cats. As a pet name, Tux comes from tuxedo — black and white men's formal evening wear. The tuxedo was named after Tuxedo Park, a development for the New York elite and the site of the country club where the tuxedo was first worn.
 
Tuxedo Park, in turn, is speculated to be named after an Indigenous term. In Algonquian, p'tuck-sepo means "crooked river".

Said to refer to either Jupiter or Venus, either of which would be preferable as a name. 

Vespera

The world's tallest dog breed deserves a big name to match. While Great Danes may be large, they are known for being amazing family pets — often unaware of their large stature.

 are Luna and Duke. Other names disproportionately popular for Great Danes compared to other breeds include badass names like Moose, Gunnar, Brutus, and Maverick for male dogs, and Harley, Raven, Nova, and Khaleesi for female dogs.

 fitting for a Great Dane include Astro, Hendrix, Draco, and Zenith. 

 include Hero, Drucilla, Tempest, and Vesper.

 are also extra popular for Great Danes. Some of the most popular include Athena, Juno, and Iris for female dogs, and Zeus, Apollo, Achilles, and Thor for male dogs. Some unique mythological names include Calypso, Artemis, Lilith, and Pandora, or Adonis, Neptune, Odyssey, and Ajax.

If your Great Dane is more of a big baby than a tough guy, you might like a name more in line with Mouse, Tiny, or Minnie.

Names for female, male, girl, and boy great dane dogs and puppies, including badass dog names and mythological dog names (Page 10)