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.