Dog Names Meaning River

Introduction

Wherever rivers flow, life tends to flourish. These bodies of water help to provide the land with more than just something to drink; they also encourage plant growth and animal presence, which creates the circle of life and a perfect balance between life and death. Because of how much rivers have to offer with their beauty and tranquility, it is no surprise why people love them as much as they do. Sometimes, water holds a lot of meaning to those who interact with it and offers a sense of peace and happiness to the soul. If you are someone who feels a connection to water and loves the sound of unique, flowy names, you may be interested in choosing a moniker for your dog that means "river".

Dog Names Meaning River in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Name Meaning River

Splash

While "splash" may not be a name that directly means river, it is a name that goes hand in hand with what rivers are made up of; splashing water. The particular dog who held this unique name was Ted Kennedy's Portuguese Water Dog who lived to the ripe old age of 13. This breed was originally created to be a fisherman's helper and therefore built for work within the water. Their fur is soft and comprised of many tight curls, so they tend to shed very little. Reaching 23" inches at the highest and weighing only around 60 lbs. max when full grown, the Portuguese Water Dog is light enough to move quickly in the water, while still being strong enough to handle currents. Although Ted Kennedy may not have used Splash as a fishing helper, there is no doubt this dog definitely fits within names that represent (or mean) river.

Thanks to Ted's training and companionship, Splash learned to use his retrieving skills to become an excellent fetcher of tennis balls. Not only did Splash accompany his master on boats as the breed was once designed to do, he also frequently attended important meetings and met many important people throughout his lifetime. The Portuguese Water Dog Breed is very smart, loyal, optimistic, loving, and playful. They are wonderful house pets and thanks to their low shedding nature, make excellent pets for those who may have allergies to pet fur. It is clear to see why the breed has made their way into the hearts of not only the Kennedy family, but also the hearts of the Obama's, who ended up receiving a Portuguese Water Dog puppy when they won the presidency.

Splash passed away in 2010 at the age of 13, reaching the very end of his breed's life span. He lived a great life and thoroughly enjoyed all the time spent sailing on the Kennedy's boat, Mya, along with bringing smiles to the faces of any who met him. Just like Splash, there are dozens of other breed types that bring peace and happiness to those who have the pleasure of interacting with them. Although not every breed was designed for the water, dogs are wonderful carries of names that have to do with rivers because they bring a sense of calm and happiness. If you have a breed that fits within the water dog category, or even if you have one who just reminds you of the bubbly nature of water, than a moniker that means "river" might be the perfect choice for you.

Dog Name Meaning River Considerations

A few breeds that come to mind when thinking about the word "river" are Yorkies, Afghan Hounds, Bearded Collies, Golden Retrievers, and Papillons (just to name a few). The primary reason why these breeds are excellent candidates for a name that means "river" is due to the flowing nature of their coats when they move. Yorkies are infamous for their silky, beautiful coats and Golden Retrievers have feathered tails that seem to flow as they run. Just as the shining, lovely water of rivers brings inspiration and peace to those who experience it, so can the coats of these breeds bring awe to those who see them.

Besides coat type, personality and breed purpose can also play a big part in whether or not you decide to name your dog something that has to do with rivers. For instance, a hunting dog that loves to swim (such as the Labrador Retriever) would be a shoe-in for a name that means "river" as that is an environment the breed adores being in. Another good example of a breed that enjoys the water would be the Otterhound which was originally bred to hunt otters. They are a British breed with long bangs over their eyes, straight tails, and extremely powerful legs for swimming. A name that means "river" would be a perfect choice for a breed such as this.

Male Dog Names Meaning River

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Rio The Spanish name meaning river
1	Rhiver The Hawaiian name for "river of peace"
0	Conway A Welsh name that means "holy river"
0	Fynn The name of a river found in Ghana, Africa
0	Calder This name means "from the stony river" and is Celtic in origin
0	Blaine An English name meaning "the source of a river"
0	Avon A familier name that is English in origin and means a river
0	Bemidji The Ojibwa (American Indian Tribe) name that means river
0	Torlan From the English and Welsh languages meaning "from the river bank"
0	Styx The Greek river of the Underworld
0	Tano The name of a river found in Africa
0	Romney An English name that means "winding river"
0	Orrin The name of an English river
0	Ohio A large river found in America
0	Nile Found in Egypt, this is the longest river in the world
0	Manilla Australia name meaning "winding river"
0	Leith A Scottish name that means river
0	Kelvan An English and Celtic name that means "river man"
0	Joki This name from Finland means river
0	Aibne Scottish title that means river
0	Kanva An Indian name that means "sage name of river"
0	Alpheus A Greek river god
0	Induja Another name for the Narmada River in India
0	Aros A name that hails from Norway with the meaning of "from the river's mouth"
0	Hachi An American name that means river
0	Colwyn The name of a Welsh river
0	Godavari A river in India
0	Delta A Greek name for the "mouth of a river"
0	Earwin An English and Welsh name meaning "white river"
0	Douglas An Irish name that means "flowing from the dark river"

Female Dog Names Meaning River

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Rhea A Greek name meaning rivers
1	Tina An English name that means river
1	Varana An Indian name that means river
1	Yamuna The name of a sacred river in India
0	Rhonda This name means "powerful river" in Greece
0	Lo A Chinese river that flows through Vietnam to join up with the Red River
0	Bhadra A beautiful river in India that has a tendancy to flood in the heavy rain season
0	Darya An African name that means "river or sea"
0	Ganga This name is for the River Ganga which can be found in India
0	Isla The name of a Scottish river
0	Ivria A moniker from Israel that means "from the other side of the river"
0	Jiang-Li A name from China meaning beautiful river
0	Kalindi Another name for the Yamuna River found in India
0	Jamuna A holy river in India
0	Jordanna A twist on the Jordan River found in Asia
0	Kelwin An Irish name that means "from the narrow river"
0	Kawa A Japanese moniker meaning river
0	River The official definition of the word river is "a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream"
0	Oba An ancient, Afrian river goddess
0	Yarrah An Autralian name that means "river red gum"
0	Teleri From the English and Welsh language, this name means "from the river Tyleri"
0	Taura A Japanese name that means "many lakes; many rivers"
-1	Keyara An African name that means "beautiful river"
-1	Lethe The Greek name meaning" river of oblivion"
-1	Manda A name that means "river" in India
-1	Saravati The name of a river that can be found in India
-1	Tamesis The Greek goddess of the River
-1	Tapi An adorable name for another river in India
-1	Tyna Pronounced (Tie-na) this is a twist on the Englisn name "Tina"
-1	Cleone The daughter of a Greek river god