Bolo

Bolo is a name with multiple possible origins: as a Spanish word, bolo means bowling pin or fool, while in Filipino slang it refers to a type of machete. In some Central American cultures it is an informal term for drunkard. As a pet name it likely draws on the simple, rolling sound rather than any specific meaning, creating a warm, comically round-sounding name that suits a solid, good-natured male companion.

Bolo is a wonderfully round name for a male companion who is probably round himself, or at least has that solid, barrel-chested quality that makes him look like he could knock things over simply by walking with enthusiasm. The name has a natural comedy to it, bouncing off the tongue with the approximate physical quality of a bowling ball. It suits a big, good-natured dog who is not exactly graceful but makes up for it with sheer warmth and enthusiasm. Impossible to say without smiling.