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!
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
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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
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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
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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
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.
Brooke Billingsley spent nine years as a veterinary assistant before becoming a human nurse in 2013. She resides in Arkansas with her boyfriend of five years. She loves all animals and currently shares a home with three dogs, two cats, five fish, and two snails. She has a soft spot for special needs animals and has a three-legged senior dog and an internet famous cat with acromegaly and cerebellar hypoplasia. Fish keeping has become a hobby of Brooke’s and she is continually learning how to give her aquarium pets the best life possible. Brooke enjoys plants and gardening and keeps a vegetable garden during the summer months. She stays active with yoga and obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2020. She hosts a podcast focusing on folklore and myth and loves spending her free time researching and writing. Brooke believes that every day is an opportunity for learning and growth and she spends time daily working toward new skills and knowledge....Read more
