Dog Names Meaning Runner

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Introduction

Choosing a name for a dog that means runner is a great idea as most dogs absolutely love to run! Maybe your pup likes to run swiftly across the yard or maybe you bring them on runs with you. Perhaps your pooch runs around in circles all day and you want a silly runner name to capture this behavior. There are so many reasons to choose a name which means runner! Boy or girl, big or small, all dogs are capable of running and that is why we have a huge list of perfect runner names to choose from! 

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Dog Name Meaning Runner Considerations

There are a few things you can consider when choosing a name for your dog that means runner. The first being the dogs actions. Does your new pup, in fact, run? If your dog has a calm, almost lazy demeanor, a name which means runner may not be the best fit. On the other hand, a dog who is full of energy and loves to run after a ball, chase squirrels in the yard, or simply go for runs on a leash would make the perfect candidate for the name runner.

Another consideration is your dog's breed. While breed won't completely exclude a dog from being a good fit for a name meaning runner, there are some breeds which fit this description better. Greyhounds and Whippets, for example, are dogs who are knows to be fast runners. Basset Hounds and Bulldogs are known to be slower dogs who prefer a nap on the couch over a run around the block.

Names which mean runner are perfect for male or female dogs and color is also a factor that does not matter in this case. Search through our list of names meaning runner and you will surely find one for your fast pooch!

Male Dog Names Meaning Runner

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Dash
One who moves quickly
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Swift
An English name which means exactly as it is written!
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Rennen
A Dutch word for run
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Skeeter
A very fast and rapid person (or in this case, dog!)
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Miles
Why not name that dog after all the ground he will cover running - miles and miles
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Bolt
To move quickly or narrowly escape
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Bo
An Israeli name meaning strong and fast
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Henbeddestr
This Celtic name may be long but it translates to mean the fastest man
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Ryker
An English name meaning fast strider
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Bryce
A Celtic name meaning swift
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Boaz
An Israli name which means swift runner
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Evin
An Irish name which means swift and fast
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Jay
A German name meaning fast
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Lemmy
A Hebrew name meaning swift satire
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Skeet
An English name meaning fast
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Sherwin
An English name which means to run swiftly
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Skelly
A name which originates from England and translates to mean fast
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Lauf
The German word which means to run
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Paleisti
The Lithuanian word for run - you could call your dog Pal!
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Tek
The Slovenian word for running
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Loper
The Dutch word which means runner
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Lightning
A great name for a dog who runs quickly
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Bullet
Just the name for a dog who runs fast
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Cheetah
Why not name your dog after the fastest runner on the planet?
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Zippy
Meaning to go quickly, this is a fitting dog name for your fast runner pooch
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Wiz
Something that moves quickly
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Abis
A name meaning one who is swift and alert
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Asva
Meaning one who is fast no matter what the activity
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Javin
A swift and quick one
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Raghu
An Indian name which means fast

Female Dog Names Meaning Runner

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Gijima
A name which means a swift runner
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Fleta
An English name meaning swift
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Namir
An Afghan name meaning a fast cat (we'll pretend it means dog…)
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Alerga
The Romanian word for run
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Nike
The Greek goddess of victory and also the sportswear brand giant
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Dianna
The Greek goddess of swiftness and braveness
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Maira
She who is light and swift
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Merlene
A bird who is capable of swift flight
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Sayua
One who is swift and fast like an arrow
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Lane
While it may be good to run in a lane during a race, your dog will most likely never stay in one!
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Cadence
The pace which you fall into while running
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Paula
The women's marathon record holder
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Katherine
The first woman to run a marathon with a numbered entry
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Kenya
Known to be the home to some of the world's fastest runners
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Daytona
An American name which means speedy
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Speedy
To go really fast- a great name for a quick doggy!
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Mehira
A name which translates to mean speedy or quick
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Ara
An Armenian name meaning speedy and swift
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Ardelia
A name meaning true to all, swift and speedy; perfect for a fast but loyal dog!
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Gale
A high speed wind - a great name for a fast pup
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Haley
After Haley's comet which speeds past the earth at 150,000 mph!
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Ivory
After Ivory Crockett who holds the sprinting world record
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Pantera
A fast, sleek sports car - so fancy!
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Sugar
For the sweet and swift dog in your life
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Kix
Another name for running shoes
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Swifty
To go quickly or something that moves around fast
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Snappy
To do something in a hurry
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Bee
Perfect for a girl dog who is always buzzing around
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Skippy
To move along with a spring in your step - sounds like a great name for a playful runner pup
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Saluki
A dog breed known to be very fast

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