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200 Male And Female Dog Names And What They Mean

Posted by Hot Dog Collars on 01/24/15 3:46 PM

After seeing our  original post on the meaning of dogs names, you spoke loudly and clearly by asking us to put your dogs name on the list.  Well you barked and we obeyed because here is a list of 200 dog names and their meaning!  Still don't see your name?  Tweet the name to us @hotdogcollars and we'll put it on the next version of the list.



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Male Dog Names

Ace - Ace is an English name which means "unity" or "one who excels."
Apollo - Apollo is a Latin name from Greek Mythology meaning "God of the sun."
Archie - Archie is a Scottish name that means "true and bold."
Bailey - An English name meaning "bailiff" or "steward."
Bandit - Bandit is an American nickname that means "thief."
Baxter - This is an English name that means "baker."
Bear - Literally means "a bear," or a short form of Bearcub.
Beau - This is a French name which means "handsome."
Benji - Benji is a shortened form of the name Benjamin.
Benny - Benny is a Latin name derived from benedictus which means "blessed."
Bentley - This is an English name meaning "from the bent grass meadow"
Blue - Blue is a literal name that came from dogs with a "blue" coat.
Bo - Short for Robert, this name means "to live."
Boomer - This is a Dutch, occupational name for someone operated a gate on a waterway.
Brady - Brady is an English name that means "from the broad island."
Brody - Brody is an Irish name meaning "from the muddy place."
Bruno - This name means "brown one," "brown" or "brown haired."
Brutus - Brutus is a Shakespearean name meaning "the tragedy of Coriolanus."
Bubba - Bubba is an American nickname that represents a brother.
Buddy - This is an American or English male name meaning "friend."
Buster - This is a nickname in the United States.
Cash - Cash is an American name meaning "wealthy man."
Champ - Champ is an abbreviated form of the word champion and means "winner."
Chance - The name Chance is English and means "good luck," "good fortune" or "chancellor."
Charlie - Charlie is the short form of Charles which means "man."
Chase - Chase is an Old French name that means "hunter" or "huntsmen."

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Chester - Chester is an English name that comes from a surname. It can also mean "camp."
Chico - This is a Spanish name for a male meaning "boy" or "lad."
Coco - Coco is a Spanish name that comes from the name Socorro meaning "help."
Cody - This is an English and Irish name meaning "a cushion" or "helpful."
Cooper - This is a unisex, English name that means "barrel maker."
Copper - Copper is a bright orange color and its name is used to denote this.
Dexter - A name that comes from a surname meaning "dyer."
Diesel - This is a nickname that comes from a diesel engine.
Duke - This a male name and its meaning is a title of nobility.
Elvis - Elvis is a Scandinavian name that means "all-wise."
Finn - The name Finn is Irish and means "fair."
Frankie - Frankie is a French name that comes from Francis, meaning "Frenchman" or "free one."
George - George is an English name and it's meaning is "farmer."
Gizmo - This is an unisex, American name meaning "gadget."
Gunner - Gunner is a Teutonic, male name meaning "bold warrior."
Gus - This is short for Augustus and means "majestic."
Hank - This is a nickname for Henry and comes from the Dutch name Henk.
Harley - An English name meaning "spacious meadow."
Henry - A German and English name that means "rules his household."
Hunter - Hunter is a literal name meaning "hunter."
Jack - This is an English and Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious."
Jackson - Jackson is an English name literally meaning "son of Jack."
Jake - This is an abbreviation of Jacob in English and Hebrew.
Jasper - This is a Persian name meaning "keeper of treasure."
Jax - This name means "God has been gracious" or "has shown favor."
Joey - This is an abbreviation of Joseph and means "may Jehovah add/give increase."
Kobe - Kobe is a name that comes from a city in Japan.
Leo - An English and Italian name meaning "Lion."
Loki - Loki was a Norse trickster god associated with magic and fire.
Louie - Louie is a name that means "famous warrior."
Lucky - This is an English name meaning "fortunate."
Luke - Luke is a Greek name that means "light giving."
Mac - Mac is a Gaelic name that means "son of."
Marley - This name comes from Old English and means "pleasant wood."
Max - Max is short for Maximilian or Maxwell which means "greatest."
Mickey - Mickey is a Latin name meaning "who is God?"
Milo - This name means both "a soldier" or "merciful."
Moose - Moose in an English word for a North American animal of the same name.
Murphy - This is an Irish name meaning "sea warrior."
Oliver - This name means "elf," "host," or "olive tree."
Ollie - This is a name derived from Latin which means "olive" as a symbol of peace.
Oreo - Oreo is a Greek word which means "beautiful," "nice" or "well done."
Oscar - This name means "divine spear" or "God's spear."
Otis - Otis is a German name that means "wealthy."
Peanut - Peanut is an affectionate nickname meaning "cute."
Prince - Prince is a name from nobility meaning "principal one."
Rex - Rex is a Latin name that is defined as "King."
Riley - This is a unisex, Irish name meaning "a small stream."
Rocco - Rocco is an Italian name which means "rock."
Rocky - This male name means "rock," or "of the rocks."
Romeo - Romeo is a Latin name meaning "pilgrim to Rome."
Roscoe - This is a Norse name that means "from the deer forest."
Rudy - Rudy is an American nickname for the name Rudolph.
Rufus - Rufus is an English nickname for someone with red hair.
Rusty - Rusty is an English nickname for a red haired person.
Sam - Short version of Samson meaning "God hears."
Sammy - This is a Hebrew nickname derived from Samson.
Samson - This name is a Hebrew name meaning "Sun child" or "bright sun."
Scooter - Scooter is an American nickname for someone who moves fast.
Scout - English name meaning "one who gathers information covertly."
Shadow - Shadow is a popular name for dark colored dogs.
Simba - Simba is an African name that means "lion."
Sparky - Sparky is a Latin derived name meaning "ball of fire" or "joyful."
Spike - Spike is an American nickname for something with spikey hair.
Tank - This is a nickname that implies one is as strong as a tank.
Teddy - This is a male name meaning "divine gift."
Thor - Thor is the name of a Norse god. It means "God of thunder."
Toby - This is the short version of Tobias which means "The Lord is good."
Tucker - This is an English, male name that means "tucker of cloth."
Tyson - This is a French name meaning "son of a German."
Walter - Walter is a Germanic name that means "ruler of the army."
Winston - This is an English male name meaning "victory town."
Zeus - This is a Greek name meaning "powerful one."
Ziggy - The definition of the name Ziggy is "protector."


Female Dog Names

Abby - Abby is a Hebrew name that means "father rejoiced" or "father's joy."
Allie - Allie is an American name meaning "harmony," "stone" or "noble."
Angel - This is a Greek name meaning "messenger" or "angel of God."
Annie - Annie is a name that comes as a shortened form of Annabelle.
Athena - Athena is a Greek name that means "Goddess of wisdom."
Baby - Baby is an affectionate pet name.
Bailey - Bailey is an English name that means "steward" or "public official."
Bella - Bella is a Latin name that means "beautiful."
Belle - Belle is a French name that means "fair" or "lovely one."
Bonnie - Bonnie is a Scottish name meaning "pretty," "charming" or "beautiful."
Brandy - Brandy is a Dutch name coming from the word "brandywine."
Cali - Cali is a Greek name that means "most beautiful."
Callie - Callie is a Greek name that means "most beautiful."
Casey - Casey is a Gaelic name meaning "vigilant" or "watchful."
Charlie - Charlie is the short form of Charles which means "man."
Chloe - This is an English name coming from one of the many names of the Greek Goddess Demeter.
Cleo - Cleo is a Greek name meaning "pride," "fame" or "glory."
Coco - Coco is a Spanish name that comes from the name Socorro meaning "help."
Cocoa - Cocoa is a name that comes from the Cocoa plant.
Cookie - Cookie is an affectionate American nickname.
Daisy - Daisy is an English name coming from the name of a flower.
Dakota - Dakota is a Native American name that means "friend," "friendly" or "allies."
Dixie - Dixie is a name that refers to the French word for ten.
Ella - Ella is a French name meaning "all," "fairy maiden" or "goddess."
Ellie - Ellie is an English name that means "shining light" or "most beautiful woman."
Emma - Emma is a Germanic name meaning "universal."
Gigi - Gigi is a French name that is derived from the name Georgine.
Ginger - Ginger is an English name and it means "pure," "chaste" or "virginal."
Grace - Grace is an English name that means "god's favor."
Gracie - Gracie is an Irish name that means "love," "favor" or "blessing."
Hannah - Hannah is a Hebrew name that means "favor" or "grace."
Harley - Harley is an Old English name meaning "hare wood" or "meadow."
Hazel - Hazel is an Old English name from the Hazel tree or color.
Heidi - Heidi is a French baby name that means "nobility."
Holly - Holly is an English name that relates to the Holly plant.
Honey - This is pet name used in order to show affection.
Izzy - Izzy is a nickname for Israel or Elizabeth.
Jasmine - Jasmine is a Persian name that is of the flower.
Josie - Josie is a French name that means "may Jehovah add."
Katie - Katie is a Spanish name that means "pure."
Kona - Kona is a name that comes form a town in Hawaii.
Lacey - Lacey is an Irish name that is commonly a surname.
Lady - Lady is a polite name to use for any woman.
Layla - This is a Persian name meaning "dark beauty."
Lexi - Lexi is an English nickname for the names Alexandra or Alexa.
Lexie - The name Lexie is American and means "defender of mankind."
Lilly - Lilly is an English name that means "innocence," "purity" or "beauty."
Lily - Lily is an English name and it means "Lily flower" or "pure."
Lola - Lola is a Spanish name derived from Dolores meaning "sorrows."
Lucky - Lucky is a name meaning "good fortune."
Lucy - Lucy is the female form of Lucius and means "as of light."
Lulu - Lulu is a Native American name meaning "rabbit."
Luna - Luna is a Latin name that means "the moon."
Macy - Macy is an Old French name meaning "domain or maccius" or "weapon."
Maddie - Maddie is an English name that means "woman of Magdala."
Madison - Madison is an English name that means "son of Matthew."
Maggie - Maggie is an English name that comes from Margaret. It means "a pearl."
Marley - Marley is an Old English name meaning "boundary wood" or "marten wood."
Maya - Maya is a Hebrew name which means "spring" or "brook."
Mia - Mia is an Egyptian derived name that means "beloved."
Millie - Millie is an English name meaning "mild of strength."
Mimi - Mimi is a French name and is a short form of the name Williamina.
Minnie - Minnie is a Hebrew name that means "rebellion" or "bitter."
Missy - Missy is an American name which is often short for Melissa.
Misty - Misty is an American name that literally means "misty."
Mocha - Mocha is an English name that means "chocolate."
Molly - Molly is an American name meaning "wished-for child."
Nala - Nala is an African name that means "successful" and a Swahili name meaning "gift."
Nikki - Nikki is an English name that comes from the name Nicholas.
Olive - The name Olive comes from the Latin meaning "symbol of peace."
Peanut - Peanut is an affectionate nickname meaning "cute."
Pebbles - Pebbles is an English name that means "small stones."
Penny - Penny is a Greek name that means "flower."
Pepper - Pepper is a name based off of the appearance of the spice.
Phoebe - Phoebe is a Greek name meaning "the shining one."
Piper - Piper is a name that comes from someone who could play a pipe or flute.
Princess - Princess is a female name from nobility.
Riley - Riley is an English surname that means "valiant."
Rosie - Rosie is an English name that means "rose."
Roxie - Roxie is another form of Roxy which is a Persian name that means "dawn" or "bright."
Roxy - Roxy is a Persian name that means "dawn" or "bright."
Ruby - Ruby is a Latin name that comes from the red gemstone named ruby.
Sadie - Sadie is a Hebrew name which means "princess."
Sally - Sally is an American name that means "princess."
Sandy - Sandy is a Greek name that means "defender of men" or "protector of mankind."
Sasha - Sasha is Hebrew name that means "defender" or "helper of mankind."
Sassy - Sassy is an American nickname for something with personality.
Scout - English name meaning "one who gathers information covertly."
Shadow - Shadow is a popular name for dark colored dogs.
Shelby - Shelby is an English name that means "willow farm."
Sophie - Sophie is a French name that means "wisdom."
Stella - Stella is a Latin word which means "star."
Sugar - Sugar is a nickname for something that is very sweet.
Sydney - Sydney is name that comes from a city in Australia.
Trixie - Trixie is a Latin name meaning "bringer of joy" or "happy."
Willow - Willow is an English name that means "slender" or "graceful."
Winnie - Winnie is a Welsh name meaning "fair one," "soft" or "happiness."
Zoe - Zoe is another form of Zoey which is a Greek name and it means "life."
Zoey - Zoey is a Greek name and it means "life."

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