150 Hunting Dog Names that Stand Out from the Pack

Names for male and female dogs, as well as puppies

Co-authored by Dev Murphy, MA

Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Fact Checked

Female Names

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Male Names

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Puppy Names

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Nature-Inspired

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Fictional

A dog is a human's best friend, especially when that human is a hunter. If you're looking for the right name for your new canine companion, we've got you covered. We've compiled a list of our favorite hunting dog names for male and female dogs, as well as puppies. Keep scrolling to find your new best friend's perfect name. And if you can't find the right name in the list below, check out our dog name generator!

Best Hunting Dog Names

For girls: Gracie, Maggie, Ruby
For boys: Zeke, Blue, Luca
For puppies: Buck, Scout, Ranger
Nature-inspired: Wren, Fawn, Blossom
Fictional: Bluey, Goofy, Santa's Little Helper

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Names for Female Hunting Dogs

If your dog's a she, think about one of these more feminine names. Go for a hunting dog name that represents what a pretty girl your pup is:
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- Bella
- Belle
- Chloe
- Cookie
- Dolly
- Gracie
- Harper
- Harley
- Kona
- Leia
- Lexi
- Lily
- Lucy
- Lulu
- Luna
- Millie
- Molly
- Mocha
- Maggie
- Oakley
- Olive
- Phoebe
- Raven
- Riley
- Ruby
- Skye
- Tilly
- Willow
- Zoe
- Want more ideas? Check out our article of female puppy name suggestions!

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Names for Male Hunting Dogs

If your dog's a he, consider one of these more masculine names. These hunting dog names are perfect for a macho little boy-dog:
- Archie
- Atlas
- Axel
- Bailey
- Bandit
- Blue
- Bruce
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Henry
- Jackson
- Louie
- Luca
- Maverick
- Max
- Milo
- Odin
- Oliver
- Ollie
- Oreo
- Rex
- Remy
- Rusty
- Tank
- Teddy
- Theo
- Thor
- Walter
- Whiskey
- Zeke

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Puppy Names for Hunting Dogs

These names are perfect for a junior bird dog. If your hunting dog is more of a hunting pup, we've got you covered. Choose one of these cute names for hunting dogs that your pup will grow into as they age:
- Ace
- Angel
- Bear
- Biscuit
- Blaze
- Blitz
- Boone
- Buck
- Buddy
- Chance
- Chewy
- Cupcake
- Dax
- Drake
- Finn
- Gus
- Hawk
- Honey
- Hunter
- Jet
- Lace
- Marshmallow
- Peach
- Poppy
- Pudding
- Ranger
- Scout
- Waffles
- Wren
- Zip

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Nature-Inspired Names for Hunting Dogs

Pick a name that evokes the great outdoors. Your bird dog will probably be spending a lot of their time in nature, so why not choose a name inspired by flora and fauna, rocks, and the night sky?
- Ash
- Aspen
- Astro
- Autumn
- Bay
- Basil
- Blizzard
- Blossom
- Cedar
- Cinder
- Cliff
- Daisy
- Dawn
- Elk
- Ember
- Fawn
- Fern
- Hazel
- Holly
- Ivy
- Jasmine
- Juniper
- Meadow
- Midnight
- Misty
- Ocean
- Orchid
- River
- Rocky
- Sage
- Sequoia
- Shadow
- Sky
- Storm
- Summer
- Summit
- Sunny
- Syvlan
- Thunder
- Willow

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Hunting Dog Names Inspired by Fictional Dogs

Opt for a name shared by your favorite fictional dog. From Homeward Bound to Bluey, so many of our favorite books, movies, and TV shows feature lovable canine companions. Consider one of these names for your own furry friend:
- Astro (The Jetsons)
- Balto (not a fictional dog, but we're still including him!)
- Bandit (Bluey)
- Beethoven
- Bingo (Bluey)
- Bluey
- Brinkey (You've Got Mail)
- Chilli (Bluey)
- Clifford
- Goofy (Disney)
- Lassie
- Nana (Peter Pan)
- Odie (Garfield)
- Pal (Arthur)
- Pluto (Disney)
- Santa's Little Helper (The Simpsons)
- Scooby-Doo
- Shadow (Homeward Bound)
- Snoopy
- Toto (The Wizard of Oz)

Join the Discussion...

What's the best dog name you've ever heard?

Dev Murphy

Some of the best dog names we've ever heard include:

Cheerio
Klaus
Grinch
Sneakers
Kermit the Dog
Doughnut
Gladys
Trevor
Nox (perfect for a black dog, since "nox" is Latin for "night")
Yeti (this one's great for a dog that's all white)
Rufus (we stand by a classic)

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