Introduction
Blue Heeler Dog Names in Pop Culture
Both Dog and Max are lonely. It is only natural that the two would become fast friends in the post-apocalyptic era of the Mad Max movie.
Choosing a dog to portray Dog (sometimes referred to as "Dinki-dog") was not an easy task. Over 100 dogs were auditioned before the perfect "Dog" was chosen. (One should also note that, at first, the director of Mad Max wanted to cast a three-legged dog for the part of Dog. However, finding a three-legged dog that had the proper training to "act" proved quite difficult, so the director accepted the fact that he would need to hire a four-pawed actor.) Oddly enough, the dog that was chose to play Dinki-dog was a two-year-old Australian Cattle Dog who was in a local pound; he was scheduled for euthanasia just prior to being chosen for the part of Dog. This fortunate fellow was found on a visit to this pound, located in Yagoona. While there, the director threw a rock; the potential Dinki-dog was watching the man, and he fetched and brought the rock back to the director. While the director thought this made the dog special, it was discovered that the dog played a form of fetch with anyone who would engage him. Perhaps he was practicing for his great role all along!
Because the Australian Cattle Dog had not had proper training, there were some issues once filming began. At times, the dog would become scared prior to filming (certainly, all the vehicles and cameras and other technical props were overwhelming for a dog not used to them). Eventually, the crew learned if they put cotton in the dog's ears to muffle the sound of loud engines, the dog was no longer scared. At the completion of the filming, all the members of the movie crew wanted to adopt the dog, but he eventually went home one of the stunt coordinators.
Blue Heeler Dog Name Considerations
Another inspiration for Blue Heeler names concerns names that are inspired by the country of Australia and its extraordinary culture. One source for these names might be the Aboriginals of Australia. The Aboriginals indigenous to the continent are the oldest living culture of its kind worldwide. Alinta, Bindi, and Jedda are all great Aboriginal female names for your Blue Heeler. Marlee, Merindah, and Daku are unique names for your male Blue Heeler. Finally, a name that isn't very creative, but is inspired by the dog itself is the name "Blue" for your blue-merle patterned Heeler.
Male Blue Heeler Dog Names
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Blue
A rather obvious name for a Blue Heeler
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7 |
Kiah
Meaning "the beautiful place;" it is also a two-syllable name (great for training)
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5 |
Jack
A traditionally popular name for Aussie boys
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5 |
Bailey
A trusted guard dog; derived from the term "bailiff"
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4 |
Bo
A great name for a working dog; meaning "handsome"
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4 |
Storm
A great name for an uncontrollable dog
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3 |
Zip
The Blue Heeler which played a part in The Last of the Dogmen
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3 |
August
Meaning "exalted one;" this is also a great, short name for training purposes
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1 |
Banjo
An instrument, also a popular male name in Australia
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-1 |
Syd
As in Sydney, the capital city of Australia
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-1 |
Buddy
A welcome friend and messenger; the Blue Heeler bonds to its own
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-2 |
Frankie
A derivative of Franklin, meaning one who owns property
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-2 |
Malcolm
Malcolm Young, a member of AC/DC and a native Australian
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-4 |
Ned
Refers to the outlaw Ned Kelly
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-4 |
Angus
Scottish in origin, but nevertheless a very popular name in the latest Australian polls
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-4 |
Taz
The Looney Toons character is from Tasmania, which is part of the continent of Australia
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-5 |
Dog
The Australian Cattle Dog featured in Mad Max movies
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-5 |
Lachlan
Can be varied by nicknaming the dog Lockie
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-5 |
Henry
Many English kings were named Henry; Australia was once an English penal colony
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-5 |
Nipper
The Blue Heeler motivates cattle to move by nipping at their heels
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Female Blue Heeler Dog Names
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Ziva
Reminiscent of "diva," meaning young, energetic, and beautiful
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2 |
Belle
The Blue Heeler is often a very beautiful dog
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1 |
Tess
This name means "to harvest"
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1 |
Tansy
A flower that is related to the pansy
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0 |
Amarina
This name means "rain," it deals with the dog's outdoors purpose
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0 |
Coorah
An Aboriginal word meaning woman
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0 |
Talia
This name means "surrounding water"
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0 |
Chloe
This name refers to one who is amazingly talented
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0 |
Lola
This name means "princess of all things"
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0 |
Skye
As in "blue sky" a reflection of the blue merle coat of the Blue Heeler
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0 |
Lolly
This name can either be a shortening of "lollipop" or money
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-1 |
Molly
This name is a derivative of Mary, and it means bitter
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-2 |
Bikkie
A cookie or dog biscuit
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-2 |
Jarrah
This Aboriginal word describes a type of eucalyptus tree
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-2 |
Sheila
An Australian slang term for a woman
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-2 |
Aster
A name referring to the flower of the same name
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-2 |
Sunny
Has to do with the sweet disposition of the Blue Heeler
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-2 |
Bluebell
Refers to the blue merle pattern of the Blue Heeler
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-2 |
Berry
As in a "blue" berry
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-3 |
Roo Roo
A sound that a dog might make
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Community Dogs with Blue Heeler Names
Burt Reynolds
we got her from a paraide
Just always liked the name ace.
BB's name came from her previous owner BarBara