Last Updated on January 23, 2025 by Dr. Julie
Among the plethora of dog names to choose from, you might be wondering what are the best Russian Rottweiler names. If this is the case, we’ve got 50 strong and striking Russian names you can name your puppy or newly adopted dog.
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Russian Names for Dogs
Rottweilers are massive, strong, loyal, and defensive dogs. They’re not willing to back down from a fight, especially when someone puts their owner in danger, which is why their names are traditionally painting a word picture of a warrior dog!
A good example of this could be the name Alexei, which means ‘defender’ in Russian. Additionally, Ruslan means ‘lion’ in Russian, a species that is very similar in its behavior to Rottweilers! Boris stands for ‘fighter,’ while Igor stands for ‘warrior.’ Viktor, similarly to the other names, stands for ‘conqueror.’
All of these Russian male dog names could suit your Rottie very well, but there are a lot of female names that also deserve a spot on this list. In that category, we have Evgenia, which means ‘noble,’ and Valeriya, which means ‘strong.’ Next, Serafima for ‘fiery one’ and Alina ‘beautiful.’ Unfortunately, female names don’t exactly reflect the same fighting spirit as the male names, but that isn’t the only defining characteristic of a Rottweiler.
20 Male Dog Names
| Boris | Mikhail (Misha) | Yuri |
| Ivan | Dmitri | Sergei |
| Nikolai | Vladimir | Alexei |
| Fedor (Theodore) | Artem | Leonid |
| Pavel | Konstantin | Igor |
| Ruslan | Viktor | Grigori |
| Oleg | Stanislav |
20 Female Dog Names
| Svetlana | Natasha | Olga |
| Tatiana | Ekaterina | Irina |
| Darya | Larisa | Marina |
| Galina | Ksenia | Ludmila |
| Polina | Sofia | Vera |
| Alina | Nadezhda | Yelena |
| Zlata |
10 Unisex and Popular Cultural Names
- Sasha
- Kolya
- Misha
- Zoya
- Vanya
- Valery
- Gleb
- Nikita
- Yaroslav
Famous Russians
There are many famous Russians whose last or the first name could make a great choice for your dog! Chekov, the playwright behind the Three Sisters and Tolstoy, is the writer of Anna Karenina and War and Peace. Either one of these names could make a great name for a male Rottweiler.
The same goes for Tchaikovsky, composer of The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, as well as Yuri, for Yuri Gagarin – the first man in space.
Some Loose Rules For Naming Your Rottie
There are many Russian Rottweiler names that are absolutely beautiful, but that doesn’t mean that you should give them to your dog. If it’s hard for you to say, has more than a few syllables, or your dog doesn’t respond to it – you need to choose a different name.
- Russian names that are hard to pronounce/say shouldn’t be chosen as the actual name you call your dog. You can make that your dog’s official AKC name if you decide to register him/her, but in casual settings and when you and your dog are together, you should use something that is easy for you to say.
- The best types of names have two syllables. Now, this is a personal preference but there is some consensus among most dog trainers and authorities that agree with it. Having two syllables helps your dog to differentiate it’s name from another similar-sounding word. You can also sing the syllables or call your dog in a sing-song voice that will be easier to hear.
- What if your Rottie just doesn’t even appear to recognize its own name? You could have a name that you love but your dog just ignores it. While it’s possible to train your dog to acknowledge and respond to your name, I’ve always believed that a dog should “accept” their name.
- I once adopted a 7-year-old dog from a rescue that had the name “Biscuit.” I didn’t like that name at all and my dog didn’t respond well. Part of me felt that it was just a bad sounding name and that you could never sound happy saying that name. I tried out three or four names over the course of a month before I finally hit on “Bailey.” Yes, I know it’s very common – but my dog responded to that name. She would perk her ears up and look at me when I first started saying it. In a sense, I gave her the final decision on what she should be called.
Can You Change Your Rottweiler’s Name?
I get asked this question all the time in my veterinary practice. In Colorado where I practice, the vast majority of dogs are adopted. When they arrive at their new home, it’s not unusual for the owner to want to change the name.
I fully believe (you can see how I’ve done it in the past in the above section) that you can change a dog’s name at any time until you hit on the right name that both you and your dog love. For your dog, the name needs to be something that sounds pleasant and happy when it comes out of your mouth. Associating that name/feeling with themselves helps the bonding between you and your dog and facilitates training and getting settled into the new home faster and easier.
In Conclusion
In conclusion, there are many great Russian names for dogs, both male and female. Ranging from Alexei, Boris, Igor and Ruslan, to female names; Ekaterina, Alina and Valeriya. You could also name your dog after a famous Russian; Chekov, Yuri, Tchaikovsky, and Tolstoy.
When naming your dog, you should definitely follow the tips from more experienced owners and dog trainers. Don’t give your dog a name that’s too long or too difficult to pronounce. Also, try to avoid names that sound similar to a command or a common saying you use.
Lastly, stick with the name you choose! It’s crucial for your dog’s training that they actually learn their own name and understand that you’re calling them if you call it out!