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100+ Hunting Dog Names: Ideas for Fierce, Loyal & Focused Dogs

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By Nicole Cosgrove

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Your hunting dog is a focused and dedicated partner, helping you find, retrieve, or flush your quarry. Such a loyal and helpful companion deserves a great name, and why not make it hunting-themed?

Whether you have a hound, terrier, retriever, or gun dog, you should be able to find a great name on our list. We’ve gathered over 100 amazing hunting names, covering males, females, unique names, duck hunting names, and names that are just right for a Labrador Retriever. Scroll down to find your new favorite hunting dog name!

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Female Hunting Dog Names

  • Beretta
  • Maverick
  • Scout
  • Emily
  • Sundance
  • Kimber
  • Rebel
  • Samantha
  • Willow
  • Arya
  • Grenade
  • Ivy
  • Rain
  • Kodiak
  • Oakley
  • Dakota
  • Cammie
  • Moxy
  • Copper
  • Spike
  • Aspen
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Male Hunting Dog Names

  • Remington
  • Tiger
  • Sauer
  • Killer
  • Bill
  • Cricket
  • Boomer
  • Samson
  • Buck
  • Captain
  • Dash
  • Major
  • Giant
  • Bear
  • Jack
  • Jameson
  • Duke
  • Finn
  • Browning
  • Brutus
  • Hunter
  • Bolt
  • Benelli
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Unique Hunting Dog Names

  • Outlaw
  • Artemis
  • Camo
  • Arrow
  • Justice
  • Cheetah
  • Liberty
  • Sarge
  • Dandelion
  • Legolas
  • Diesel
  • Hercules
  • Zeus
  • Cedar
  • Oak
  • Brutus
  • Blind
  • Shadow
  • General
  • Vigilante
  • Thor
  • Daisy
  • Athena
  • Atlas
  • Bomb
  • Legend
  • Huckleberry
  • Beast
  • Tank
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Duck Hunting Dog Names

  • Drake
  • Goose
  • Birdie
  • Highball
  • Hawk
  • Blitz
  • Flock
  • Deke
  • Decoy
  • Sparrow
  • Lady Bird
  • Rifle
  • Duckie
  • Radar
  • Mallard
  • Quack
  • Powder
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Hunting Dog Names for Labrador Retrievers

  • Buddy
  • Trapper
  • Bow
  • Lynx
  • Buck
  • Winchester
  • Fetch
  • Shooter
  • Lion
  • Robin
  • Neptune
  • Boomer
  • Fox
  • Fletch
  • Gunner
  • Dixie
  • Chase
  • Retty
  • Ranger

Bonus: Famous Hunting Dog Breeds

There are quite a few hunting dog breeds, including hounds, terriers, and retrievers. Here’s a look at four exceptional hunting dog breeds:

American Foxhound

Foxhounds look a little like Beagles, but as their name suggests, they were specifically bred to hunt foxes. These lean, athletic dogs specialize in hunting and tracking. They’re also low-maintenance, loving family dogs.

Beagle

These popular, loyal hounds make great hunting dogs. They were bred to hunt animals like birds, foxes, rabbits, and even small deer. Curious and adorable dogs, Beagles are intelligent and easy to train.

Bloodhound

As you’ve probably seen in countless detective movies, Bloodhounds have an amazing sense of smell. They’re good at tracking prey using scent and have been used by search and rescue teams to find missing persons.

Golden Retriever

In recent times, Golden Retrievers have become popular family dogs, but they were originally used as bird hunting companions. As their name should tell you, Golden Retrievers are good at retrieving birds after you’ve shot them. They’re also loyal, smart, and athletic dogs with friendly dispositions and beautiful golden coats.

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Finding the Right Name for Your Hunting Dog

Have you found a great name for your hunting dog? We hope that our extensive list has shown you the wide range of the hunting dog names available, whether you prefer something unique like Artemis or duck-themed like Mallard. Your hunting partner will thank you for taking the time to find just the right name!

Not quite there? Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of other creative options:


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