

Thunder – What’s more powerful than thunder?īrutus – Just make sure he doesn’t betray you. Still haven’t seen anything that strikes your fancy? Here are some miscellaneous ideas: Rex – Not really mythological, but it’s the Latin word for king, and it sounds quite intimidating. Hercules/Herc – It goes without saying that this is an awesome name for a dog. Xena is a modern fictional character, but she is associated with Greek mythology. Xena – Another fantastic name for a female hunting dog. Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt. Like…Īrtemis – The perfect name for a female hunting dog. Perhaps you’re looking for something inspired by ancient Greek or Roman mythology. Troy – The Trojan army was one of the most powerful armies in history. Rambo – After the iconic military film character played by Sylvester Stallone. Tank – A good name for big dogs, or big game hunters.īlitz – Describes a type of military attack (or football play).ĭuke – Really a royal title, not a military title, but it still has a powerful and imposing ring to it. Sarge – Short for sergeant, conveys authority and power. Speaking of which, here are some more military-inspired hunting dog names: Seal – Could be a good name for a water retriever or a name inspired by the toughest branch of the military, the Navy SEALs. Hawk/Hawkeye – Either the animal or the superhero - take your pick.

Buck is also the name of the rugged canine protagonist in Jack London’s “The Call of the Wild.”įox/Foxy – Perfect for a quick, agile, and intelligent canine. Now here are some names that are inspired by the type of game you hunt, or by other animals that are hunters themselves.īuck – You might like this name if you’re a deer hunter. Ranger – Highly appropriate for a dog accompanying armed men or women. Hunter – If you want something really obvious.

Gunner – Like to hunt with a gun? You get the idea.īoomer – Named after the sound that your rifle makes. If you have two dogs, and you’re a fan of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” you could go with Scout and Jem.Īrrow – Like to hunt with a crossbow? You might name your dog after your ammo. However, it can be tough to find a name that is as special as your dogespecially when you don’t want a name that sounds like every other canine in the neighborhood. But if your new pet is beyond the ordinary, then she deserves a name as unique as her. Let’s start with some names inspired by hunting itself:Ĭhase/Chaser – A great fit for tracking dogs. Sure, you could name your pooch Max or Bella or Rover. The following list of hunting dog names should give you some inspiration. Having trouble deciding on a name for your hunting dog? You’ve come to the right place.
