Southern Dog Names

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Y’all ready to check out our lists of the most awesome Southern dog names? If you’ve got a country dog breed, a working farm dog, or just love everything Southern, then it’s your lucky day! You will find themed ideas from the worlds of country music to cowboys, as well as great Southern locations. And some inspiration for coming up with unique country dog names all of your own.

Top Southern Dog Names

Country names are great for pups growing up on a ranch, or for people that live in cities and love the country life! Inspiration for Southern puppy names can come from a number of places – from food, from city or state names, and even from music! Let’s dive straight in with the most popular choices.

  • Addie
  • Allman
  • Atticus
  • Banjo
  • Basil
  • Belle
  • Billy
  • Braxton
  • Butch
  • Cassidy
  • Daphne
  • Dodge
  • Elvis
  • Faith
  • Faulkner
  • Fitzgerald
  • Forrest
  • Franklin
  • Goober
  • Gretchen
  • Gunner
  • Harper
  • Huck
  • Hudson
  • Julep
  • Kenny
  • Leroy
  • Lex
  • Lonestar
  • Lou
  • Lucille
  • Madison
  • Malcolm
  • Myrtle
  • Nellie
  • Quinn
  • Reba
  • Rory
  • Rosa
  • Scarlett
  • Scout
  • Shelton
  • Tex
  • Trisha
  • Twain
  • Vinny
  • Waylon
  • Wiggly
  • Yeller
  • Zelda

When you visit each themed section, why not take a moment to use that topic area to come up with your own unique Southern names for dogs too. Write the theme, like cowboy names, in the center of a sheet of paper. Then cover the paper with words you associate with cowboys, like Spur or Cattle, and see whether you think that would make a less common but still Southern themed name!

Country Girl Dog Names

These country female dog names will suit Southern female puppies perfectly. They are inspired by awesome country girls and famous Southern women.

  • Abigail
  • Ada
  • Addison
  • Annabelle
  • Belle
  • Betsy
  • Caroline
  • Celia
  • Charlotte
  • Clarice
  • Constance
  • Daphne
  • Darlene
  • Delilah
  • Etta
  • Florence
  • Gail
  • Georgia
  • Harriet
  • Isabelle
  • Julia
  • Kasey
  • Katherine
  • Klara
  • Lillian
  • Loretta
  • Lottie
  • Louise
  • Lucille
  • Lydia
  • Maryanne
  • Millie
  • Minnie
  • Nellie
  • Nora
  • Odette
  • Olivia
  • Penelope
  • Phoebe
  • Priscilla
  • Rose
  • Ruth
  • Sadie
  • Shelby
  • Sheridan
  • Tabitha
  • Theresa
  • Trudy
  • Violet
  • Wendy

Your Southern female dog’s name doesn’t have to be demure. It can be as strong and sassy as you like, just like all our favorite Country girl names.

Funny Country Names

  • Trigger
  • Tubb
  • Twitty
  • Grits
  • Fritter
  • Fudge
  • Womack
  • Bandana
  • Cornbread
  • Nibbler
  • Yokel
  • Pony

Southern Boy Dog Names

Here are some more cute country boy names. They make for cool and confident ranch dog names, but also brave and outdoorsy boy names.

  • Abbott
  • Abel
  • Albert
  • Ambrose
  • Archibald
  • Bailey
  • Bradley
  • Calvin
  • Carlisle
  • Christian
  • Clyde
  • Dawson
  • Drew
  • Earl
  • Edward
  • Elliot
  • Eugene
  • Everett
  • Francis
  • Frederick
  • Graham
  • Harper
  • Harrison
  • Henry
  • Isaac
  • Jeremiah
  • Kenneth
  • Lawrence
  • Magnus
  • Mason
  • Mercer
  • Montgomery
  • Nolan
  • Orson
  • Oscar
  • Parker
  • Preston
  • Ralph
  • Reese
  • Rhett
  • Rufus
  • Samuel
  • Sol
  • Spencer
  • Theodore
  • Tucker
  • Vaughn
  • Wesley
  • Wilson
  • Wyatt

Country Music Dog Names

Country music is popular in the south, and is a great place to turn to for dog name inspiration! Here are some country singer dog names you’ll adore.

  • Billy
  • Brooks
  • Buck
  • Campbell
  • Carrie
  • Cash
  • Carter
  • Connie
  • Denver
  • Dixie
  • Dolly
  • Dwight
  • Earle
  • Emmylou
  • Faron
  • Frizzell
  • Garth
  • Gibson
  • Guy
  • Haggard
  • Hank
  • Johnny
  • Jolene
  • Judd
  • Keith
  • Kitty
  • Loretta
  • Louvin
  • Marty
  • McGraw
  • Merle
  • Miranda
  • Paisley
  • Patsy
  • Patty
  • Rascal
  • Reeves
  • Shania
  • Stanley
  • Statler
  • Swift
  • Tammy
  • Taylor
  • Underwood
  • Waylon
  • Webb
  • Willie

A fun way to brainstorm dog names is to use famous names that mean something to you, or that you just like the sound of. Why not jot down your top music acts and the names of the musicians in them and see if any of those strike the right puppy name chord!

Southern Location Inspired Name Ideas

Although city names for dogs might sound a bit off the wall, they can make gorgeous country dog names too. Here are some of our favorite dog names inspired by real locations.

  • Abbott
  • Amarillo
  • Antonio
  • Athens
  • Atlanta
  • Auburn
  • Augusta
  • Austin
  • Bee
  • Bexar
  • Brady
  • Brenham
  • Brevard
  • Bryant
  • Cabot
  • Carolina
  • Charlotte
  • Collin
  • Dallas
  • Dawson
  • Delta
  • Denton
  • Dover
  • Foley
  • Fulton
  • Georgia
  • Houston
  • Jackson
  • Jekyll
  • Knoxville
  • Lexington
  • Louisiana
  • Maverick
  • Memphis
  • Mena
  • Montgomery
  • Natchez
  • Orlando
  • Ozark
  • Parker
  • Raleigh
  • Richmond
  • Roanoke
  • Sanibel
  • Savannah
  • Shelby
  • Tampa
  • Travis
  • Virginia
  • Weston

Southern Cowboy Dog Names

If you are a fan of old Westerns How about some western names, ideas inspired by cowboys, ranches, and hunting? These Texas dog names would make any cowdog crow!

  • Ace
  • Bangtail
  • Brand
  • Buckaroo
  • Bull
  • Bushwhacker
  • Cabron
  • Cayuse
  • Dueller
  • Dusty
  • Giddy
  • Greaser
  • Gunner
  • Gunslinger
  • Herder
  • Hogleg
  • Hunter
  • Hustler
  • Jailer
  • Keeper
  • Lasso
  • Marksman
  • Maverick
  • Outlaw
  • Partner
  • Pistol
  • Popper
  • Ranger
  • Rattlesnake
  • Rider
  • Rodeo
  • Rooster
  • Saddler
  • Saloon
  • Scamp
  • Sheriff
  • Shooter
  • Slicker
  • Spurs
  • Stallion
  • Stampede
  • Steed
  • Steer
  • Strangler
  • Waddie
  • Wrangler

Check out some old movies for more western boy names. Or maybe you’d like one of these western girl names for your female dog?

Cowgirl Names

  • Etta
  • Dakota
  • Belle
  • Clementine
  • Blossom
  • Montana
  • Arizona
  • Dallas
  • Nevada
  • Pearl

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Southern Food Inspired Dog Names

If you love eating Southern food, you’re going to love these adventurous dog name ideas. They also make for some cool redneck dog names too!

  • Ambrosia
  • Apple
  • Beans
  • Biscuit
  • Boucherie
  • Boudin
  • Bourbon
  • Brittle
  • Caramel
  • Chicken
  • Chili
  • Cobbler
  • Coconut
  • Cola
  • Collard
  • Cookie
  • Corn
  • Grapette
  • Gravy
  • Greens
  • Grits
  • Gumbo
  • Hushpuppy
  • Keylime
  • Lemonade
  • Macaroni
  • Moonpie
  • Muscadine
  • Oyster
  • Peach
  • Peanut
  • Pecan
  • Pepsi
  • Pie
  • Pimento
  • Popcorn
  • Praline
  • Pudding
  • Rum
  • Sassafras
  • Sazerac
  • Shrimp
  • Sweetie (Sweet tea!)
  • Trifle
  • Vidalia
  • Whiskey

Farm Dog Names

These cute outdoor dog names will suit any working day wonderfully. Ideal for hunting, herding and guarding Southern dogs.

  • Hunter
  • Chase
  • Riley
  • Digger
  • Fly
  • Boots
  • Trigger
  • Peg
  • Swift
  • Riggs
  • Chance
  • Muck

Old Fashioned Dog Names

Vintage dog names often have a lovely Southern ring to them. These old fashioned names for dogs have that cool country style that we love.

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  • Albert
  • Winifred
  • Frederick
  • Ethel
  • Arthur
  • Agatha
  • Richard
  • Esme
  • Franklin
  • Nancy
  • Garrett
  • Bella

Southern Dog Names

Did you find the perfect name on this list? If so, let us know which one you chose to give your new puppy! We would love to hear your ideas for some great Southern names in the comments. Make sure to let us know if we missed your favorite.

Other Dog Names

These western dog names and ranch names might not be for everyone. So, if you’re still stuck and haven’t found the perfect name yet, take a look at some of our other guides below.

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