Active Dog Names

Introduction

Active dog names are very popular among monikers for dogs. Many new dog owners choose active dog names to relate to the activity their dog enjoys the most. There are many dogs, of all breeds, who are spry in many ways. Some dogs love to hunt or were bred to hunt, some dogs enjoy playing in the water, there are dogs who like agility, running, and fetching, and more. The adventures your dog enjoys depends on your dog's personality and what they were originally bred to do. However, there are dog's who were not "bred" to do anything specific but who still love being active. Many sprightly dogs make great house dogs and family members but need activity to keep them content. Even if it is daily walking or running free in a field, your dog is considered active, and you can choose any name that fits what your dog loves to do with you!

Active Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Active Dog

Buddy

The movie Air Bud (1997) is a tale about a boy who recently lost his father and has to move to a new town. He finds he has no friends and is lonely. He then finds a stray dog and names him Buddy. Buddy, a Golden Retriever, is quite special, as the boy soon finds out that he can seriously play basketball.

At first, Josh was too shy to try out for the school's basketball team and would often play alone on a court in town. After seeing that Buddy can play ball, it encouraged him to try out for the team. After making the team, Buddy becomes the team mascot, and eventually, they both become stars! Buddy shows the crowd his skills at the halftime show, and quickly becomes famous, drawing the attention of the media. Drama ensues as the dog's first owner decides to try to make a profit and get Buddy back now that he is famous.

A Portuguese Podengo steals the hearts of many in Soccer Dog: The Movie (1999). A father, Alden, really wants a son of his own to play soccer with, but the boy they adopt, Clay, just isn't interested. Clay then gets a stray dog, named Lincoln and finds that this dog is amazing at soccer. Clay does decide to play the game and finds that it is up to him and Lincoln to win the Pee Wee soccer championship. It is a heartwarming movie about family relationships and the bond between a boy and his dog.

Another movie with an active dog is Balto (1995). Balto is a Siberian Husky mix (half wolf and half husky) who finds out that there is an outbreak of the dreadful disease known as diphtheria in 1925. This disease puts a threat upon the children of the town of Nome, Alaska. Balto knows he must lead a large dog sled team over 600 miles to find and get medical supplies before it is too late. The Alaskan Wilderness presents many obstacles, but Balto is determined to help the children.

This movie is based a bit on the famous Iditarod race that occurs in Alaska, which is a famous dog sledding race of over 1000 miles, from Anchorage, Alaska to Nome, Alaska. The driver of the dogsled, known as the musher, is responsible for tending to his pack by feeding them and taking care of them. This race takes place every March and draws onlookers from around the world.

Active Dog Name Considerations

So, you have an active dog! Well, luckily there are many dog names for males and females that fit this category. In order to choose the ideal name for your new companion, think about things your dog's activities that are enjoyable. For example, if your pooch loves to play the game Fetch, then Fetch is a great name. Or what about Wave if you have a dog who loves the ocean? You may have a female dog who enjoys romping and jumping, so Frolic may be a name you consider.

There are so many activities dogs find joy in doing, such as soccer, hiking, walking, agility, and more, and with those pastimes come many names, such as Kicker, Rocky, Prancer, and Gracie. If your dog enjoys any type of play, you may consider Dash or Juniper.

Deciding on a name for your active dog can be easy if you think of the activities your little romper enjoys the most. If your dog is an all-around dog who just has a super personality, you may consider naming your new companion after their demeanor, choosing tags such as Whispy, Shyla, Ruckus, or Baby. After all, it is up to you, and whichever name you choose will be perfect for your new family member!

Male Active Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Chipper Meaning happy and upbeat
5	Stormy A quick rush of rain, a great name for a strong, active dog
4	Peppy Meaning full of energy and drive
4	Spirit Meaning full of life and spunk
4	Breezy Meaning light-hearted and fun
4	Zippy Full of vigor and energy
4	Turbo Quickly increasing speed
4	Trigger A name for a gun dog, such as the Spaniel
3	Scout Meaning to explore an area, a name for a field dog
3	Dash A name for a quick speed dog, such as a Greyhound
2	Dart Meaning a burst of speed
2	jiffy Meaning very fast or in an instant
1	Gator Another name for a water dog, especially marsh hunters
1	Goose Named after the bird, a name for a bird dog
1	Finn Adapted from an Irish warrior-hero, a nice water dog name
1	Moose A clever name for a field dog
0	Arrow Shot from a bow as a weapon or for sport, a name for a sporting dog
-2	Runner Great for any dog who loves to run
-3	Buckshot A name for a field hunter or gun dog
-4	Cujo Cujo is a strong name for any active dog
-4	Frisky Meaning strong, lively, and playful
-4	Bracken Large course or field ferns, a name for a field hunter
-5	Aiyu Aiyu means lifespan or very long, active life
-5	Loon An aquatic bird, great name for water dogs
-5	Gunner A name for any gun dog, like a Pointer
-6	Breaker Meaning a strong wave, good for any active dog
-6	Ahlad Ahlad means one who is joyful and active in life, full of life
-6	Bardhan Meaning one who is strong in life
-6	Aston Named after the Aston Martin sports car

Female Active Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
3	Cricket A spring insect in nature, a name for a sporting field dog
3	Flurry Meaning a gust of wind, a name for an active and energetic dog
3	Xena A female fictitious strong hero, a name for an active, strong dog
3	Dixie An active dog name with a southern twist
2	Clover A field flower, a name for a field hunting dog
2	Foxy Named after the intelligent and witty animal, an active dog name
2	Gracie The ideal for the graceful running dog
2	Windy If you have a dog that runs like the wind, here's your name!
1	Sassy A name for an active dog with a little, or a lot, of attitude
1	Leia Named after Princess Leia in Star Wars
0	Misty Named after Misty Trenor, champion of beach volleyball
-1	Shelby The fast prototype of the American muscle car, a name for a strong and fast dog
-1	Lolo After Lori Jones, famous bobsled and track star
-1	Dara Named after the Olympic swimmer, Dara Torres
-1	Marina A name for a water dog, also after Marina Navratilova, famous tennis player
-1	Nadia Named after Nadia Comaneci, famous gymnast
-1	Maria Named after tennis champion Maria Sharapova
-1	Kallie Gaelic meaning from the forest, after Kallie Humphries, famous bobsledder
-1	Moxie Meaning courage and vigor
-2	Spunky An active dog who has a lot of spunk
-3	Blithe Meaning energetic and cheerful, active
-3	Zephyr A female dog name meaning a sweeping and strong wind
-3	Annika A variation of Anna, for Annika Sorenstam, the famous golfer
-3	Frolic A wonderful name for an active dog who loves to frolic and play
-5	Porsche A popular sports car with speed, a name for an active dog
-5	Fiesta It's time for a party; a great name for an active and energetic dog
-5	Raven A popular bird, for a female bird dog, this may be an ideal name
-5	Vistesse In French, Vitesse means speed
-5	Whirly A variation of whirl, meaning to move or spin rapidly
-5	Katniss Named after Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games