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35+ Ideas for Naming Your Hunting Dog

best names for hunting dog breeds

Looking for a badass hunting dog name? Confused what to call your partner in the field? Then these pheasant and duck hunting dog names below can help you get some ideas. I have covered unique names for male and female hunting dogs and pointer dogs too along with their meanings. So let’s get started.

Badass Hunting Dog Names

Aaron

This is a great hunting dog name which indicates a dog with towering strength. Mastiffs, Danes and Boxers also do well with the name Aaron.

Able

This bow hunting dog name indicates qualities like capability and determination. Able indicates a dog that possesses considerable ability.

Ace

Wonderful dog name for a strong dog that runs like the wind and helps you in the field.

Achilles

Strongest of all Greek warriors; this is one the popular badass hunting dog names. (On the downside, remember that Achilles was killed by an arrow).

Adira

Popular among the female hunting dog names for pointers and retrievers; Adira stands for strong, noble and powerful.

Aim

Aim means to point or target. Smart name for hunting dogs pointers and retrievers.

Balto

Balto was the name of a Siberian Husky that led a dog team in 1925 under hazardous conditions to transport lifesaving diphtheria antitoxin over a distance of 675 miles! Statue of Balto is erected in NYC Central Park.

Bandit

Good name for a pheasant hunting dog name or for a dog with black eye patch/patches.

Bear

This is a great name for a big stocky dog breed. Bear is tough and sweet at the same time. It happens to be the most popular dog name for many breeds including Bernese Mountain Dogs.

Birdshot

Pretty good name for a sporting breed or pheasant or duck hunting dog breed.

Calisto

Calisto is derived from Greek name of a nymph loved by Zeus who was later turned into a she-bear.

Chewy

Chewy is a good name for a dog that loves to chew- whether on your shoes or a rawhide treat!

Dante

The word means harden or endure. Great name for a tough dog breed.

Donnie Barko

This dog name is funny and unique and sounds rather Italian mafia-style hunting dog name!

Duff

Duff is an awesome name for a heavy dog that makes a great deal of sound coming down the stairs.

Elvis

The meaning of this name is not known but it was famously borne by Elvis Presley the founder of Rock n’ Roll. It has been an entrant in the list of popular baby and dog names in United States since 1954!

Griffen/Griffin

Griffen means of ‘hooked nose’. It is a giant mythical creature with head of an eagle and body of a lion.

Hunter

Badass hunting dog names do not get better than this one!

Kemp

Kemp means champion or fighter- perfect for the working dog breed.

Major

Just like the military rank.

Neil

The Irish word for Champion.

Neon

Greek name for one who is strong.

Odin

The Supreme Norse God.

Orion

What better name for a hunting dog! Orion is a prominent constellation and Greek Hunting hero. The word can be translated as ‘Giant’.

Osiris

This is an Egyptian God of fertility and resurrection.

Pistol

One of the badass hunting dog names for duck or pheasant hunting breeds.

Riptide

Powerful riptide currents can pull a swimmer underneath! Great name for a hunter, killer dog!

Rogue

Rogue is actually a popular female name and is based on the famous Marvel Comics X-Men character.

Shadow

Shadow is a good name for a sibling dog from a pack. It is also a Shakespearean character.

Simba

African word for Lion.

Tiberius

This is a Latin name for a King based on the Tiber river.

Tiger

Originates from Greek tigris and is a great name for a large striped dog.

Trapper

Like a fur trapper-great name for a tough, hunting dog.

Triton

The merman son born to Poseidon and Amphitrite.

Tyson

This tough hunter dog name is derived from French tison meaning firebrand.

Ulysses

Greek name for ‘wrathful’.

Wario

Derived from Japanese warui meaning bad.

Yukon

Canadian territory famous for gold.

Zorro

Based on the fictional character Legend of Zorro-a masked vigilante who is a brave fighter.

Not satisfied? Then check out some more great names for your badass hunter dog in this article.

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