Hunting dogs are among the most popular and loyal dogs—in fact, many modern dog breeds find their origins in hunting. These include groups like hounds, terriers, cur-type dogs, and gun dogs. That means there’s a huge variety of size, shape, and personality among hunting dogs, from pointers to dachshunds to beagles. That’s why we’ve given a lot of thought to this list of best hunting dog names. There’s enough variety to fit any dog, from a spunky Huckleberry to a tough Zeus.
We selected these names for dogs with the naturally alert, active, and sporting temperament of the hunting dog. We handpicked them by digging through our Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Many of these names are unique, while a others show up on the list of top 100 dog names.
This is only the beginning, of course. Use your imagination, have fun, and be sure to check out our other dog name articles for more ideas.
50 Top Hunting Dog Names
- Arrow
- Artemis
- Arya
- Aspen
- Athena
- Atlas
- Bear
- Bolt
- Boomer
- Buck
- Cedar
- Chase
- Copper
- Cricket
- Dakota
- Dashiell (Dash)
- Denali
- Duke
- Echo
- Fern
- Goose
- Gunnar
- Hawkeye or Hawk
- Huckleberry (Huck)
- Hunter (obvious, but catchy)
- Ivy
- Jagger
- Jett
- Kodiak
- Legend
- Marlin
- Maverick
- Moose
- Nala
- Oakley
- Rain (Rainy)
- Ranger
- Rebel
- Rocky
- Sage
- Scout
- Shadow
- Sundance
- Thunder
- Walker
- Wilder
- Willow
- Yukon
- Zeus
- Ziggy
Still not satisfied? The best hunting dog names don’t necessarily have to say anything about animals, nature, or hunting skills. A sweet name like Rosie, or a silly name like Noodles, might be perfect for your pet. Why? Because the best hunting dog names are the names that fit the individual dog.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out our list of unique names for dogs, along with Irish choices, tough dog names, and many more.
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