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270 Popular & Unique Greyhound Names: Ideas for Sleek & Fast Dogs

Written by: Brooke Billingsley

Last Updated on March 22, 2024 by Brooke Billingsley

270 Popular & Unique Greyhound Names: Ideas for Sleek & Fast Dogs

Greyhounds are lovely dogs that are equal parts gazelle, racecar, and couch potato. Any dog from this fun and interesting breed deserves a wonderful name that perfectly suits them, no matter their individual personality. It can be overwhelming to select the perfect name for your new Greyhound pup, though!

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How to Pick Your Greyhound’s Name

It can be difficult to find the perfect starting point when it comes to choosing a name for your dog. The best way to approach this task and make it feel less overwhelming is to select a list of names you think you might like and then narrow down the options from there. The names on the following list cover all kinds of name types, so there’s a name here to suit any dog, no matter their individual temperament.

Top 10 Female Greyhound Names

  • Belle
  • Bella
  • Gracie
  • Poppy
  • Molly
  • Cleo
  • Daisy
  • Ella
  • Violet
  • Wendy

Top 10 Male Greyhound Names

  • Murphy
  • Bentley
  • Gus
  • Cooper
  • Jack
  • Ziggy
  • Finnegan
  • Rex
  • Rocky
  • Jake
Polish Greyhound
Image Credit: Ewelina Lesik. Shutterstock

Human Names

  • Chloe
  • Charlie
  • Marsha
  • Martha
  • Oliver
  • Benjamin
  • Hunter
  • Sophia
  • Katie
  • Pete
  • Andy
  • Abby
  • Archie
  • Albert
  • Clarence
  • Bernard
  • Quincy
  • Alice
  • Anna
  • Dixon
  • Cora
  • Constance
  • Francis
  • Frank
  • Jerry
  • Cornelius
  • Ed
  • Reginald
  • Elvis
  • Henry
  • Rudy
  • Chester
  • Missy
  • Jasmine
  • Leo
  • Lyla
  • Layla
  • Cody
  • Cora
  • Mickey
  • Sam
  • Chester
  • Toby
  • Brady
  • June
  • Mia
  • Betty
  • Jess
  • Geraldine
  • Boris

Names for Fast Dogs

  • Zip
  • Zap
  • Zoom
  • Swift
  • Windy
  • Jog
  • Race
  • Blitz
  • Dash
  • Flash
  • Arrow
  • Bullet
  • Lighting
  • Frantic
  • Gunner
  • Harley
  • Gazelle
  • Cheetah
  • Speedy
  • Porsche
  • Brisk
  • Chaos
  • Bolt
  • Taz
  • Ace
  • Tornado
  • Hurricane
  • Fly
  • Chase
  • Daytona
  • Inigo
  • Rowdy
  • Rip
  • Derby
  • Hunt
  • Pursuit
  • Quick
  • Hasty
  • Wild
  • Wilder
  • Tracker
  • Brusque
  • Impatient
  • Shadow
  • Surge
  • Nudge
  • Bang
  • Scooter
  • Booster
  • Runner
Arabic Greyhound
Image Credit: Liliya Kulianionak, Shutterstock

Food Names

  • Potato
  • Turnip
  • Sweet Potato
  • Paprika
  • Spice
  • Pepper
  • Mochi
  • Tofu
  • Meaty
  • Snack
  • Meatball
  • Hamburger
  • Buns
  • Stew
  • Espresso
  • Café
  • Coffee
  • Coffee Cake
  • Eggs
  • Bacon
  • Ham
  • Donut
  • Noodle
  • Pasta
  • Marinara
  • Cheddar
  • Cheese
  • Brie
  • Parmesan
  • Poptart
  • Strudel
  • Cookie
  • Apple
  • Peaches
  • Tangerine
  • Ginger
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Clove
  • Pumpkin
  • Butternut
  • Sprout
  • Bean
  • Biscuit
  • Peanut
  • Pancake
  • Oatmeal
  • Jellybean
  • Nacho
  • Lemon

Cute Names

  • Hazel
  • Bunny
  • Bambi
  • Ollie
  • Bear
  • Birch
  • Boots
  • Angel
  • Gigi
  • Penny
  • Stella
  • Willow
  • Roxy
  • Pongo
  • Pluto
  • Goofy
  • Duckie
  • Darla
  • Smoochy
  • Doodle
  • Pixel
  • Pebbles
  • Starfish
  • Bingo
  • Ivy
  • Scout
  • Cici
  • Sierra
  • Susie
  • Izzy
  • Georgia
  • Hank
  • Buttons
  • Nugget
  • Bubbles
  • Teddy
  • Chip
  • Enzo
  • Zsa Zsa
  • Chanel
  • Gabby
  • Reesie
  • Trixie
  • Luna
  • Josie
  • Dot
  • Pappy
  • Gummy
  • Tinsel
  • Whiskers
greyhound running outside
Image By: herbert2512, Pixabay

Unique Names

  • Ghost
  • Odin
  • Thor
  • Loki
  • Edison
  • Ripley
  • Gianni
  • Roy
  • Onyx
  • Bones
  • Sage
  • Inky
  • Blinky
  • Anastasia
  • Chopper
  • Crush
  • Atticus
  • Aurora
  • Barbara
  • Abe
  • Denali
  • Yukon
  • Sleepy
  • Nana
  • Banksy
  • Atom
  • Astrid
  • Shift
  • Spear
  • Wisp
  • Fairy
  • Phantom
  • Fern
  • Angus
  • Adelaide
  • Kodiak
  • Sumo
  • Snow
  • Tonks
  • Sarge
  • Stubby
  • Legs
  • Cricket
  • Ophelia
  • Midge
  • Snoot
  • Flower
  • Happy
  • Lazy
  • Slug

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Conclusion

When it comes to naming your Greyhound, the sky is the limit, but this list is a great start. Try to pick out a few favorites from each section and start narrowing down the names from there. You may even pick a name now, only to discover a different name that better suits your dog’s personality once you get to know them better. Make sure to be patient and help your dog learn their new name.


Featured Image Credit: Alexandra Morrison Photo, Shutterstock

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