As a hunter, you can’t help but love getting out into the great outdoors every chance you get. And the thing that’s guaranteed to make the experience even better? Heading out there with your best dog friend!
Your pup loves spending time with you and sharing your favorite hobby, so why not give them a popular name that’s inspired by hunting?
Ahead, we share 250 ideas, plus things to consider when naming a hunting dog.
Top 50 Hunting Dog Names
In our database, we found several dog names for hunting breeds, like Remington, Trigger, and Chase.
- Hunter
- Scout
- Buck
- Tracker
- Ruger
- Blaze
- Duke
- Gauge
- Bandit
- Remington
- Ranger
- Colt
- Boone
- Trigger
- Bullet
- Dakota
- Ace
- Diesel
- Buckshot
- Magnum
- Chase
- Gunner
- Thor
- Maverick
- Hoss
- Tundra
- Bear
- Outlaw
- Shadow
- Axle
- Arrow
- Steele
- Bravo
- Rocco
- Rocky
- Flint
- Bolt
- Winchester
- Shiloh
- Storm
- Moose
- Copper
- Boss
- Brutus
- Recoil
- Nitro
- Tank
- Tex
- Jasper
- Chaser
Male Hunting Names
You can’t imagine going anywhere without your good boy by your side, and that includes hunting.
- Rusty
- Remy
- Sarge
- Camo
- Blitz
- Ammo
- Sable
- Hawk
- Sniper
- Axel
- Patriot
- Gage
- Grizzly
- Cajun
- Archer
- Rooster
- Dagger
- Charger
- Chief
- Canyon
- Thunder
- Stryker
- Creed
- Rock
- Gator
- Rambo
- Kodiak
- Falcon
- Flintlock
- Trapper
- T-Bone
- Timber
- Muzzle
- Badger
- Ruckus
- Summit
- Echo
- Coyote
- Major
- Ridge
- Avalanche
- Ghost
- Roper
- Yukon
- Onyx
- Cedar
- Dusty
- Dash
- Jäger
- Hooch
Female Hunting Names
You can always count on your good girl to be the best hunting pal around.
- Raven
- Sage
- Sierra
- Gypsy
- Ember
- Willow
- Misty
- Harley
- Delta
- Terra
- Dixie
- Angel
- Aspen
- Skye
- Rebel
- Brandy
- Bindi
- Della
- Piper
- Rain
- Star
- Mist
- Frost
- Ivy
- Stormy
- Ruby
- Jewel
- Foxy
- Trudy
- Belle
- Aurora
- Rosie
- Athena
- Fawn
- Cinder
- Skylar
- Alaska
- Rogue
- Stella
- Zephyr
- Shasta
- Pepper
- Juno
- Meadow
- Mercy
- Haven
- Fern
- Dusk
- Nova
- Lacy
Hunting-Inspired Dog Names
You can choose name ideas that come directly from your favorite pastime, from Blazer to Flash to Decoy.
- Mossberg
- Browning
- Beretta
- Shooter
- Blazer
- Hound
- Pistol
- Rifle
- Scope
- Berzerk
- Shotgun
- Mossy
- Carbine
- Cannon
- Bushmaster
- Rugar
- Safety
- Flash
- Chamber
- Ghillie
- Shrapnel
- Decoy
- Point
- Broadhead
- Timberwolf
- Rack
- Doubletap
- Shield
- Backstrap
- Marksman
- Apex
- Blade
- Outfitter
- Flare
- Birdshot
- Ambush
- Buckler
- Powder
- Claymore
- Brass
- Iron
- Hawkeye
- Sentinel
- Range
- Reaper
- Quarry
- Mauser
- Defender
- Pursuit
- Sledge
Nature Dog Names
You love spending all that time in the great outdoors when you go hunting, and you can give your dog a unique name that pays homage to one of your favorite things about nature.
- River
- Oakley
- Sky
- Maple
- Forest
- Breeze
- Lake
- Birch
- Autumn
- Luna
- Cypress
- Ocean
- Sparrow
- Daisy
- Dawn
- Poppy
- Comet
- Jet
- Snow
- Bramble
- Clover
- Pebble
- Sunny
- Glacier
- Moss
- Bracken
- Indigo
- Rainy
- Smokey
- Winter
- Dust
- Lark
- Drift
- Pine
- Spark
- Sienna
- Clove
- Tawny
- Valley
- Coral
- Topaz
- Ash
- Lightning
- Laurel
- Creek
- Prairie
- Horizon
- Alpine
- Bison
- Brook
Considerations for Naming a Hunting Dog
Naming a hunting dog requires a different set of considerations than naming an everyday, family dog. You’ll need to think about things like:
- Short, sharp names: For quick recall in the field, choose a name that’s one or two syllables max. Short names help your dog recognize and respond faster.
- Command-friendly: Avoid names that sound like basic dog commands, such as “sit,” “stay,” or “heel,” so your dog doesn’t get confused during a hunt.
- Heritage connection: Consider a name that reflects your dog’s background or origin. For example, an English Setter might have a UK-inspired name, like King.
- Test the name: Practice using the name often before hunting to make sure your dog knows it without hesitation.
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Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their dogs. We have a passion for all things dog names and love helping pet parents pick their pup’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.
