Australian shepherds, also known as Aussies, are considered the World’s hardest working dogs. They have the skill to herd cattle or sheep and can round up a flock within a matter of minutes. Aussies make a wonderful pet for the right owners, provided they are given plenty of exercise. Here are some beautiful names for your girl or boy Australian Shepherd dog:

Best names for female and male Australian Shepherds with meanings

The alphabets from A-Z have many cool names for girl and boy Aussies. Aussies make a loyal and loving pet, so here are some amazing names for your cuddly, cute, blue eyed, merle boy or girl.

1. Lucy – Lucy is a great name for a dog with beautiful eyes. Like Lucille Ball of I love Lucy!
2. Merit – Merit is an awesome name that fits in line with other virtue names like Hope, Faith etc. So it can be a good and unique name for your female Australian Shepherd. However, some people believe that Merit is actually a boy’s name.
3. Maya – Maya has a deeply spiritual meaning in Sanskrit meaning ‘illusion’. It is one of the most popular names for girls in recent times and thus has also become one of the cherished female dog names in recent times.
4. Reigh (like Rey)- For fans of Star Wars, this is a great choice in case you are looking for badass dog names for your Australian Shepherd.
5. Pekka – Clash of Clans stars will love this one. It is a badass dog name for a male Aussie.
6. Stella – The name Stella means unique and virtuous. So it is one of those perfectly cute girl Aussie puppy names preferred by many dog owners.
7. Cookie – Can a name get cuter than this one?
8. Moses – Moses is great Biblical name and since Australian Shepherds are known for their loyalty and bravery, why not name your new best friend Moses?
9. Loki – Badass dog name for a Siberian Husky-Australian Shepherd mixed breed!
10. Marla – The name Marla means someone who is as strong as she is beautiful.
11. Bruce – Fans of Batman will love Bruce, a highly popular name for a gorgeous Aussie.
12. Samson – Samson is strong and powerful; a wonderful name for a blue merle male dog, we think!
13. Montana – People love naming dogs after countries and states. Montana makes a great name for those looking for cool and unique dog names with great meanings.
14. Boone – Boone is another great Geography themed name and it also means blessing.
15. Monroe– Monroe is one of those unique dog names and it is quite rare too.
16. Coby – The meaning of Coby is Yahweh may protect. It is a great name for those looking for rustic dog names for their Aussie.
17. Chance – An Australian Shepherd named Chance won the Crufts Dog Show in 2006. Crufts is the largest dog show held annually in England.
18. Rocko – Rocco or Rocko could be a cool dog name for a Australian Shepherd puppy.
19. Ares – Ares is a Greek name-meaning God of War. He represents qualities like brutality etc. So Ares can be a great name for a badass Aussie watchdog.
20. Artemis- Artemis is actually the Goddess of hunt. So this name is suitable for a hunting dog but also for a blue eyed female Aussie, we think.
21. Archer –Archer is one of the popular dog names for Mini Schnauzer, Parson Russell terrier as well as an Australian Shepherd.
22. Tango – Tango has made it to the list of popular dog names several times. This name will surely suit your cute Aussie pup.
23. Tucker – This English name will suit your beautiful dog from Down under.
24. Sam – Sam is a unisex name and could be short for many different names like Samuel or Samantha or Samson.
25. Zoe /Zoey– Zoe has been one of the popular names for cute female dogs in recent times.
26. Roxy/Roxie – This is a beautiful dog name which means dawn or bright.
27. Opal – Opal is a beautiful name which means iridescent gemstone. It is a perfect name for your blue eyed beauty.
28. Foster-Great name for an adopted Aussie?
29. Porter-Porter is unique and cool at the same time.
30. Bisque – Bisque is a soup made using lobster or shellfish. Isn’t it one of the best unique dog names?
31. Meeko – Looking for Japanese dog name for your Aussie girl? Meeko is a cute name for your cuddly girl puppy.
32. Remy -This is a female name that means ‘oarsman’. It has a French meaning.
33. Hazel-Hazel eyed beauty has to have this name!
34. Ozzie-The Australian Shepherds are fondly known as Aussie. So Ozzie makes a nice name for your Aussie doesn’t it?
35. Calli – Gaelic name meaning from the Forest.
36. Jordi – Ideal name for your herding dog; Jordi means farmer.
37. Aloha – Hawaiian greeting.
38. Dakota – Another geographical name for your beautiful female dog.
39. Argo – Argo was theGreek ship from Jason and the Argonauts.
40. Echo – Easy to pronounce!
41. Sukki – Suki in Japanese means to like or love
42. Iggy – From Latin for fire
43. Dante – Italian author known for great works like Inferno.
44. Riley – wood clearing/valiant one
45. Maximus – Latin for greatest
46. Crash – badass name for a cool dog!
47. Millie – sweet little girl
48. Cody – IrishGaelic name derived from Odo meaning wealthy
49. Murphy – coolrustic, old style surname from Ireland
50. Atlas – The Greek Titan who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders
51. Bolt – Nice name for a powerfully built dog
52. River – Great name for merle eyed blue dogs.
53. Winston – rustic name meaning ‘wine’s town’
54. Oreo – Perfect name for a black and white Aussie.
55. Burt – bright, glorious
56. Sprite- an elf or fairy; mystical name for a blue eyed dog
57. Monk – this name will suit a dog that is peaceful, calm, cool and collected!
58. Halo – Divine aura, angel; this can be a gorgeous name for a blue eyed merle dog.
59. Sky – Another gorgeous name for an Australian Shepherd dog with blue eyes
60. Mince
61. Ace – always the first! A winner!
62. Mowgli
63. Milan – Slavicname meaning kind/loving.
64. Stuart – popular Scottish name
65. Graham – rustic name meaning gravelly homestead
66. Zayna – Arabic word for beauty/grace
67. Mocha Bear
68. Aspen – geographical name for a cool, chic resort for skiing in Colorado
69. Chubbs – This is a name well suited for a slightly short, fat puppy; perhaps not suited for a hardworking Aussie.
70. Nash – another country name for a cool country dog
71. Hollie – a common name given to girls born during Christmas
72. Peanut – Peanut is a great name for a small female dog
73. Caramel – cute name for a chocolate brown dog.
74. Marble
75. Pepper
76. Piper
77. Nugget
78. Toffee
79. Almond
80. Dutch
81. Pringle
82. Iris
83. Maple
84. Linda
85. Koozie – Koozie® is beer cozy or beer jacket. Makes it unique dog name does it not!
86. Soup
87. Rocky
88. Rose
89. Daisy
90. Fudge – Perfect name for a cute chocolate brown dog.
91. Hershey – Another chocolate inspired dog name.
92. Burke- fortified manor
93. Kyle – Gaelic word for narrow or strait
94. Bella – This is one of the most popular female dog names in recent times.
95. Celeste – French name for ‘heavenly’
96. Claire – Latin name meaning bright and clear
97. Emma
98. Grace – graceful name for a graceful blue eyed dog
99. Graham
100. Gus
101. Sadie
102. Sophie