Dog Names Meaning Runner

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!

Dog Names Meaning Runner In Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Name Meaning Runner

Bo, a male Portuguese Water Dog, rose quickly into the spotlight in 2008 when he was adopted by the Obama family while Barack Obama was president of the United States. The Obama's carefully chose Bo after months of people speculating what the "first pet" would be. Malia Obama suffers from allergies to many dogs so the family was limited to what breed they could choose. Portuguese Water dogs are said to be hypoallergenic which is why this breed was chosen. The family eventually got a second Portuguese Water Dog, this time a female named Sunny.

Originally named Charlie, Bo was born in Texas to a breeder. He was first adopted by another family but returned to the breeder after it didn't work out. The dog was a gift from Senator Kennedy; however, the family met with the dog several times before accepting the gift and deciding he was the right dog for them. While the Obamas had originally stressed that they wanted to adopt a dog from a shelter, they ultimately did not and many criticized them for this choice. However, Bo was the dog for them! The family immediately renamed Charlie and chose the name Bo after the singer Bo Diddley.

There are only a few tidbits of information about Bo's life inside the white house. It was released that his favorite food was tomatoes and that he did not know how to swim (despite being a Portuguese Water dog!). President Obama said that Bo would definitely be allowed in the Oval office and quoted Harry Truman when he said "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog". Bo lived in the white house for 8 years, the entire term of Obama's presidency and then moved along with the family.

Some other dogs who have names meaning runner include the main character of the 2008 movie Bolt. In This Disney movie, Bolt, a small white dog, believes his owner was kidnapped and tries to rescue her. Zip is an Australian Cattle Dog in the 1995 movie Last of the Dogmen. Dash was a Spaniel owned by King Charles from 1830-1840 and was the first in a long line of royal Spaniels. With so many fast dogs out there, it's not surprising that many bear names that mean runner!

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

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

Female Dog Names Meaning Runner

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