Introduction
Many of us, upon getting a new dog or puppy, envision many hours playing with and training our pets, teaching them how to behave properly, then showing them new and exciting things to learn, and we hope that they will have the smarts and the focus to learn them. Other people may adopt dogs into their family that are already well-trained, or even dogs intelligent enough that training sessions leave us questioning just who is training who. Whether you are looking to tell the world how smart your canine companion is or just hoping that clumsy pup with the goofy grin is going to take to his training after all, here are a few names to get you started.
Dog Names Meaning Intelligent in Pop Culture
Dog names that mean intelligent show up quite frequently in pop culture, and in all walks of life. After being stalked, Eva Mendes, the actress known for movies like Training Day, Hitch, and Ghost Rider, acquired a Belgian Malinois named Hugo which is her constant companion, and Caitlyn Jenner has a beloved Labrador Retriever named Bertha. Names denoting wisdom are often given to dogs that are rescued as well, some of which make headlines for their inspiring rescue stories. An elderly French Mastiff in Paris, France, was left to die under a pile of rocks and dirt just off the beaten path, fortunately, Pedro Dinis and his dog were walking nearby and spotted the dog with just her head visible. The human and his canine companion both went to work to free the trapped Mastiff, which he then rushed to the local animal clinic, where she was given medical treatment, dubbed Athena for the Greek goddess of wisdom and then released to an animal rescue that specializes in French Mastiffs to retire in peace.
In 2005 Steve and Susan Posovsky adopted a German Shepherd mix who was missing a hind leg and dubbed him Cassidy, in 2007 Cassidy made news with the implantation of a permanent prosthetic that allowed him to walk and run without pain. The year 2005 was also the year that a Rottweiler known as Sassy had her front leg amputated, six months later she was adopted out to a new family who trained her as a therapy dog and named her Cassidy as well, and a third three-legged rescue pooch named Cassidy was named an emerging hero in 2013 for his outstanding therapy work at rehabilitation centers.
Cato, a name meaning wise, was the moniker given to a stray that animal trainer Robert Scott Schweitzer found on the streets of Mexico while working on a movie, The Lazarus Effect. The brown and white mutt was brought back to Hollywood where picked up his training rather quickly. Within just eight to twelve weeks he was selected by Dean Norris to play the role of Indy as a stray dog that attaches himself to the character Big Jim, played by Norris. While the character of Indy initially has a very small role as Big Jim initially attempts to shoo the dog away, he eventually makes key contributions to the plot as the relationship between the dog and man strengthens and Big Jim takes great pains to assure the animal's safety and well being.
Dog Names Meaning Intelligent Considerations
Choosing a name for your dog is an important but rewarding task, one that can improve their ability to learn new commands and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. A good guideline when choosing a name for a dog is to pick one that is generally simple to pronounce, both for you and for the other members of your household, and one that the dog responds to. There are many names that can hint at your dog’s intelligence, names like Tesla or Einstein, given in honor of great and notable scientists, or names such as Megabyte or Helix after scientific discoveries and advances that have changed our world, but there are also a number of names that actually refer directly to wisdom and to intellect, such as the names on this list, and they may be just right for your new canine companion. Your dog’s size and outward appearance may help you to narrow down the list and giving you choices like Coeus for your large breed dog, Galena for your tiny dog, or Bertrand for that all black dog. Your dog’s breed and heritage can also be used as inspiration with dogs, such as Frode or Sága for your Norwegian Elkhound, Enki or Anahita for your Saluki, and Conrad or Bertha for your German Shorthaired Pointer or Schnauzer.
Male Dog Names that Mean Intelligent
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Coeus
The Greek titan of intelligence
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Raymond
The name Raymond means wise protector or guards wisely in both French and German
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Frode
A name meaning wise and learned in Old Norse
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5 |
Olander
A Swedish name indicating that one has a quick and penetrating intelligence
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5 |
Tark
The Estonian word for clever
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Zeki
A name from Turkey meaning intelligent
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Cato
A name from ancient Rome meaning wise
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4 |
Conrad
A German name meaning wise counsel
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Enki
The Sumerian god of water, knowledge, mischief and creation
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Hugo
An English name simply meaning intelligence
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Tenjin
The Japanese kami, or spirit, of scholarship and learning
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Vivek
A Sanskrit name meaning wisdom, distinction, and discrimination
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3 |
Haziq
A Muslim name meaning skillful and intelligent
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Higgins
A name from Ireland that means intelligent
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3 |
Matalino
The Filipino word for clever
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2 |
Alvis
An Old Norse name meaning all-wise
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2 |
Kenji
A Japanese name meaning intelligent second son
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2 |
Wayo
The Hausa word for clever
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Nabu
Patron god of literacy, the rational arts, and wisdom in Mesopotamia
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Bundar
An Arabic name meaning smart and wealthy
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Kayne
A Celtic name that means intelligence
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Nibodh
A name from India meaning awareness, understanding, and intelligence
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Praket
A Hindu name meaning intelligence, wisdom, and brilliance
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Alfred
An English name which means elvin, sage, and wise
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Bertrand
A French name meaning either glorious raven or intelligent
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Pintar
The Indonesian word for smart
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Okos
The Hungarian word for clever
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Slim
This word means smart in Dutch and clever in Afrikaans
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Fitan
A name meaning intelligence and brilliance in Arabic
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Uso
An Italian name that stands for intelligence
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Female Dog Names that Mean Intelligent
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Sága
An Old Norse goddess of wisdom who was also a seeress
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Galena
A name from Spain that means small intelligent one
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Shannon
An Irish name meaning wise river
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Anahita
Old Persian goddess of the waters of fertility, healing, and wisdom
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6 |
Hue
A Vietnamese name meaning lily and intelligence
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Tomo
A Japanese name that denotes intelligence
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Berit
A German and Danish name meaning glorious and intelligent
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5 |
Fahima
A name that means a woman of great understanding and knowledge in Arabic
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5 |
Zakia
A name meaning both pure and intelligent in Arabic
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Akilli
The Turkish word for smart
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Cassidy
An Irish name that means clever
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Durga
The Hindu goddess of power and intelligence
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Minerva
The Roman goddess of wisdom, who, like her Greek counterpart Athena, sprung fully formed from her father’s head
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Sophia
A name of Greek origin that means wisdom
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Tomoko
A Japanese name meaning wise friend or wise child
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Bertha
A German name meaning bright and intelligent
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3 |
Fiksu
The Finnish word for smart
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Kyna
A Gaelic name meaning intelligent
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3 |
Pandai
The Malaysian word for clever
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Athena
The Greek goddess of wisdom, who, like her Roman counterpart Minerva, sprung fully formed from her father’s head
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Dara
A Hebrew name meaning nugget of wisdom
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Farzana
A Persian name meaning intelligent or wise
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Minda
The name Minda means knowledge and wisdom in Native American
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Seshat
An ancient Egyptian goddess of wisdom, writing, and knowledge
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Eelin
A Finnish name that means the warrior of intelligence
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Sana
An Arabic name meaning brilliance and intelligence
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Pragya
An Indian name meaning insight, wisdom, and intelligence
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Labeeba
A name originating in Africa meaning wise and intelligent
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Prija
A name from Thailand meaning intelligence
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Werevu
The Swahili word for clever
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Community Dogs with Names Meaning Intelligent
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I was little my brother always wanna to name my dog a Jewish name...{ no offense } Always my mom said mica and some how we stuck with that one.
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