English Setter Dog Names

Introduction

The English Setter was first developed in the 1600's and is one of the oldest of the gun dog breeds. They are also the smallest of the Setter breeds, known for their intelligence, athleticism, and their agility. While these dogs are rather active, they are also typically sweet and mild-mannered making them excellent family dogs as well as gun dogs. This breed prefers to be with their family at all times and while they are quite intelligent, these dogs can be a bit on the mischievous side and some can harbor a stubborn streak. Historically, this breed was used to track, point out, and retrieve land birds like quail and grouse.

English Setter Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With an English Setter Name

Kelsey

There are several notable canines with names that would be fitting for an English Setter. The first canine film star was named Blair, an English name that refers to the plains that many ground birds prefer as their habitat. Her breakout role was in the silent film Rescued by Rover in 1905 in which she led her master to a kidnapped baby. The short film was a family project and prior to the show Blair, a Collie or Collie cross, had simply been the Hepworth’s family dog, but like other films by the Hepworth family, it was a step forward in film, and it was the first time that a dog appeared in a narrative movie. Prior to the exhibition of the short move, the name Rover was an uncommon name, but it became popular shortly after this film came out.

Gander is another name that comes from the English vernacular, and it seems to be a fairly popular one. In 2000, a dog named Gander became the first animal to receive a Dickin Medal in 50 years for his deeds. Gander made significant contributions to the war efforts against Japanese invaders and during his last mission he intercepted a live grenade and rushed towards the enemy with it, giving up his life to save those of several Canadian soldiers. Gander is also the name of the PTSD service dog who received the AHA Hero Dog award and the American Kennel Club’s, “Award of Canine Excellence.” Gander is a poodle mix that was rescued from a high-kill shelter in Colorado and trained by Freedom Service Dogs, and not only serves to help his owner Lon control his severe anxiety, he travels the nation advocating for service dogs.

Kelsey is an Old English name that is quite suitable for an English Setter, and apparently for Golden Retrievers as well, as it was the name of the loyal Golden Retriever who saved the life of her owner on New Years of 2017. When a Michigan man named Bob went out to get some logs for the fire that cold morning he slipped and fell, breaking his neck. He called out for help, but the only one to hear him was his faithful Golden Retriever, Kelsey. Bob lay in the snow from around 10:30 pm on New Year’s Eve until Kelsey’s frantic howls finally got the attention of distant neighbors, and during that time Kelsey never left his side, licking his face and hands and covering his body with hers to share body warmth.

English Setter Dog Name Considerations

Choosing a name for your pet is an exciting and important step in taking care of your new companion. A good name, one that is simple for you to pronounce and one that the dog responds to, can help to improve both bonding times and training skills, however, a name that is difficult to understand may lead to a stubborn and confused canine. English Setters are hunting dogs that specialize in birds, so you will see a few bird names in the list, like Drake or Shea, as well as some names that describe the overall personality of the breed such as Standish, Dulcie, or Tyrell. Other names that are in this list may describe a physical trait that could be specific to your dogs, such as Frazier for a dog with a red or orange coat or Oprah for a dog with a fawn colored coat. Some people may even choose to give their canine a name with a trait that they are hoping will develop; which might result in names for your canine like Thaddeus or Aggie. Whatever your style when it comes to choosing a name for your English Setter, this list should be a helpful source of information.

Male English Setter Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Aldin A Middle English name meaning old friend
0	Amittai My truth is the meaning of this name
0	Bradley A name that means meadow, woodland clearing, or broad meadow
0	Chase Originally used as an English surname, this name means hunter
0	Connell A name meaning hound of valor
0	Curtis This name means courteous in English
0	Darwin A name that means dear friend
0	Drake This name refers to a male duck
0	Ethan This name means enduring and long-lived
0	Frazier An English name that was adopted from French; means strawberry
0	Gander A name meaning male goose; English Setters are versatile and can retrieve geese and ducks as well as land birds
0	Gawain A name meaning white hawk and the name given to a knight of the round table
0	Hunter This name means one who hunts
0	Isaac This name means he will laugh
0	Jonah This name is derived from the Hebrew word Yonah, which means dove
0	Kaspar Treasure-bearer is the meaning of this name
0	Levi A name meaning joined to or adhesion
0	Merle A name that means blackbird
0	Noah This name means rest
0	Paul A name meaning small in both English and French
0	Quinlan Originally an Irish surname, used as a given name by the English meaning little fair-formed one
0	Standish This name refers to someone who is careful and thoughtful
0	Thaddeus This name usually means courageous and large-hearted
0	Tyrell This English name means stubborn
0	Ulric This name means wolf power
0	Virgil A name that means flourishing
0	Walker This name means to walk or tread
0	Wilfred A Middle English name that means desires peace
0	Wynn A name meaning friend
0	Zubin An English name meaning toothy that was adopted from Russian
0	Tarah A feminine form of Terach, a name meaning delay and station

Female English Setter Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Aggie This name means chaste and good
0	Avis This name is derived from the Latin word for bird
0	Blair A name meaning dweller on the plain
0	Bonny A name that means both good and pretty
0	Claire Clear and bright is the meaning
0	Cody A name that means helper
0	Dakota English name that was adopted from the Sioux name for themselves, a name meaning allies
0	Dulcie This English name means sweet
0	Faye An English name referring to the fairy realm
0	Gracie A name meaning pleasing or agreeable
0	Harriet This name means little home ruler
0	Jemima A name that means dove; listed in the Bible as one of Job’s daughters
0	Kelsey An Old English name meaning ship’s victory
0	Lucile This name means light or little light
0	Mable Lovable is the definition of this name
0	Mariel This name refers to obstinacy and rebelliousness, or can be defined as their rebellion
0	Oprah This English name means fawn
0	Phyllis A name meaning foliage and greenery
0	Primrose A name referring to the first rose
0	Quilla A Middle English name meaning feather or quill
0	Rebecca This name means ensnarer
0	Sage Profoundly wise is the definition of this name
0	Shea A name that means hawk-like
0	Tansy A flower name that means immortal
0	Teresa The name Teresa means harvester
0	Unity A name that means oneness
0	Valarie This name means healthy and strong
0	Wendy A name likely derived from a pet name, means friendly
0	Wren A small bird and a name that denotes royalty