Most Popular Hunting Dog Names of All Time

What’s in a hunting dog name?

What’s in a name, you might ask? Well, apparently a lot more than you might expect. We name our children after notable relatives and our favorite movie stars and sometimes it appears that we just go with something rather odd in order to create a uniqueness that outdoes the other kids in their play group. But, what about our dogs? Especially our hunting dogs? You think you may put a little more panache into our dogs’ names simply because Fido won’t be teased, so if you go with something unique, your buddies will just think you are more clever, because, hey, it’s just a dog or so you think.

However, even though there are no concrete rules for giving your dog his “field” name there are some tips that might seem rather obvious to most of us. If you have ever been hunting with Jim who had a GSP named Sugar and your other buddy’s black lab was named Jim, just like your buddy, then you might realize that not everyone puts enough thought into naming their dogs. If you give your dog a long AKC registered name, you might want to call him by a field name like, our brittany Addi, whose registered name was Atticus’ Song for Boo’s Justice because my favorite book is “To Kill a Mockingbird.” It’s not embarrassing to yell “Addi” and most of your hunting buddies aren’t going to be named Addi either.

Choosing your AKC dog name is important, it will last a lifetime and will tell the world about you and your dog. When it comes to his field name or the name you use on a regular basis it is best to stick to something short and sweet with one or two syllables and stay away from cutesy, trendy names, you can leave those to the celebrities. The name you give your dog actually speaks more about you, the owner, than it does your dog. It could indicate your sense of humor or whether you are a TV junkie. If however, you are just a stickler for old school dog names, like Duke or Maggie, it shows you have confidence in your dog and that “standing out” for his name isn’t what you want him to be remembered for. When choosing the name you are going to use for your hunting dog make sure it can be clearly understood from a distance, leaving no confusion as to what you are saying. Simply say it over and over again. Does it “sound” right? Does it sound weird? It’s not required, by no means but, using a name appropriate for your dogs’ breed, personality, sex, colors and markings is always a good idea.

Top 20 hunting dog names of all time.

If you want a name that has stood the test of time you could always go with one of the top 20 dog names of all time. Below are these names and their meanings:

• Bella- beautiful
• Bailey- trusted guardian
• Max- the greatest
• Buddy- a welcomed messenger
• Molly- saintly or Mary like
• Daisy- a flower
• Maggie- pearl
• Rocky- fighter
• Sadie- princess
• Roxy- star
• Jake- replacement
• Lucky- speaks for itself!
• Tucker- one who has it together
• Coco- chocolate
• Lola- sorrowful
• Ginger- the spice
• Charlie- free
• Bear- animal
• Buster- extraordinary one
• Duke - leader

So in conclusion, picking a name for your hunting dog might prove to be a little more daunting than most might expect. However, if you stick with something simple and shy away from typical human names and names that sound “funny” then you will probably be just fine.