Introduction
There is an overstuffed quiver worth of reasons you should give your dog a famous archer inspired name. Maybe they fly like an arrow, maybe they’re ultra silent or swift, maybe you’re really into history, fantasy or mythology — or maybe you’re just into astrology and they are a Sagittarius. Whatever the case may be, both history and literature alike have been littered with great characters and names of those who have accomplished great feats of marksmanship, stealth, or just plain-old analog body control. Either way, giving your dog an archer’s name will surely make them stand out and pay homage to the greats of the past, fictional or otherwise, and we’re here to help you hit the bullseye.
Famous Archer Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
If there is one commonality amongst famous archers, it’s that they always seem to have the stuff of heroes. Throughout history, fictional characters and real life personalities alike have been held in high regard in nearly every society they find themselves a part of. Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Katniss Everdeen tried to upend a corrupt system. Daryl Dixon saved numerous lives on just about every occasion he was given the opportunity to.
In reality, while the storylines may not be as epic, there were certainly people who deserved similar accolades as their fictional counterparts. Jack Churchill, for instance, charged into battle in WWII with a broadsword and a longbow and was one of the only members of the British military (let alone any other) to help his country by taking out enemy soldiers with technology that dated back centuries even when faced with the threat of gunfire.
But not all heroes need a bow and arrow to be heroes or held in high regard. Sometimes it is the quality of their attributes and integrity that define them as unwavering and meaningful souls, one of which even shares the name of a Marvel Comics archery legend: Hawkeye.
The story of Hawkeye the dog originally broke in 2011, shortly after the Labrador retriever’s owner, Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson, perished in a helicopter crash along with 29 other service members. During the funeral service, Tumilson’s friend who had been taking care of Hawkeye, walked to the casket to pay his respects, and the dog followed in tow. Knowing his best friend and master was inside, the dog ambled up and laid down next to the casket with a huge sigh. The moment was captured by Tumilson’s cousin as she snapped a photo, then proceeded to put it on her Facebook page as a testament to loss and loyalty. The image spread like wildfire the moment it hit the Internet, becoming an overnight sensation as a shining pinnacle of the kind of dedication that the best human/dog relationships seem to embody and circulate in both directions.
And although it was easily one of the most heartbreaking forms of viral media, Hawkeye’s story did have a happy ending. Scott Nichols, the friend who had taken care of Hawkeye while Tumilson was serving in Afghanistan, decided to adopt the dog. It was not only Tumilson’s wishes prior to departing for service, but a favor to both dog and friend alike, as they had formed a tight bond during his absence and were able to lean on each other after the loss of their mutual friend.
Famous Archer Inspired Dog Name Considerations
While there are certainly a lot of things to consider when trying to find your dog an apt famous archer inspired name, isolating both their traits and your preferences will be the easiest ways to start narrowing down the options. Consider whether you are giving them this themed name based on their personality or other attributes, such as their stealth, swiftness, quickness. Then, start to narrow down a field of possibilities based on your interests.
For instance, if you are a fan of Greek mythology, consider giving your dog the name of a Greek hero or character that was famous for their skill with a bow and arrows, such as Hercules, Artemis, or Apollo. If you’re into fantasy novels or films, then you’ll likely find Legolas, Greenleaf, Kili, or Tauriel more appealing. For those into comic books, then Oliver, Queen, and Hawkeye would be perfectly suitable.
Of course, you can read deeper into the stories of these characters as well, such as giving your dog that steals toys, socks, or anything else from you the name Robin Hood or the dog that made you fall in love with them (or your partner) the name Cupid.
There are tons of directions you can take it, so don’t be afraid to get creative or think outside the box. If nothing else, giving them the name of your favorite famous archer is always a great default.
Male Famous Archer Inspired Dog Names
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Hood
After Robin Hood, the hero who took from the rich and gave to the poor
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Hawkeye
The bow-wielding member of The Avengers from Marvel Comics
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Croft
After heroine Lara Croft, a master of the bow
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Cupid
The mythological winged babe who inspires love with his bow and arrows
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Oliver
After Oliver Queen, AKA the Green Arrow from the DC Comics universe
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Whistler
After Blade:Trinity's Abigail Whistler, who was known for her compound bow skills
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Lightwood
After Alec Lightwood from The Mortal Instruments
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Dixon
After beloved Walking Dead character Dayrl Dixon
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Prophet
After the futuristic archer from Crysis 3
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Archer
An apt archer-themed name
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Bard
After Bard the Bowman from The Hobbit
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Barton
After Clinton Barton, better known as the Green Arrow
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Hawthorne
After Gale Hawthorne from The Hunger Games
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Hanzo
From Overwatch the video game
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Link
The bow-wielding hero from the Zelda series
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Theon
After the complex character Theon Greyjoy, who was known to be gifted with a bow
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Greyjoy
After the Game of Thrones character Then Greyjoy, who was better with a bow than most decision making
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Tell
After William Tell, the Swiss folk hero who was one of the best archers of all time
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Churchill
After Jack Churchill, a WWII legend with a longbow, as strange as that sounds
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Apollo
After the mythical Greek figure known for his bow and arrow prowess
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Hercules
After the Greek hero known for his skill with a bow
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Saxton
After Saxton Temple Pope, the father of modern bow hunting
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Temple
After Saxton Temple Pope, who had close ties with Ishi, the last of the Yahi tribe
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Pope
After Saxton Temple Pope, who hunted Grizzly bears in Yellowstone with only a bow and arrows
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Horace
After Horace A. Ford, quite possibly the greatest target archer of all time
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Ford
After Horace Ford, a legendary marksman in the 1800s
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Bear
After Fred Bear, a pioneer in bow hunting
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Greenleaf
After Legolas Greenleaf, the elven archer
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Pace
After Darrell Pace, one of America's most prolific Olympian archers
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Hubert
After Hubert Van Innis, the histoic Belgian Olympian
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Female Famous Archer Inspired Dog Names
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Robin
After Robin Hood, the famed fictional archer of English folklore
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Katniss
After Katniss Everdeen of The Hunger Games series
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Everdeen
After Katniss Everdeen, a prolific fictional archer
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Legolas
After Legolas Greenleaf, the noble elven archer from J. R. R. Tolkien's books
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Merida
After Princess Merida from Brave, a fantastic animated archer
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Andromeda
The Greek figure who is portrayed as an archer in Wrath of the Titans
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Queen
After Oliver Queen (the Green Arrow), one of the most prolific archers in the comic world
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Neytiri
One of Avatar's main characters and a fantastic archer
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Pevensie
After Susan Pevensie from The Chronicles of Narnia, a skillful archer
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Abigail
After Abigail Whistler from the Blade series (Trinity)
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Sylvanas
After Sylvanas Windrunner of Warcraft fame
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Windrunner
After the High Elven Ranger-General of Silvermoon, Sylvanas Windrunner
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Isabel
Natalie Portman's archer character in the film Your Highness
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Guinevere
After the film King Arthur's bow-wielding version
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Atalanta
The mythical hunter from the graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars
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Ygritte
The pro-bow Wildling from Game of Thrones
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Amazon
A series of mythological characters known for wielding bows and spears
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Kili
One of The Hobbit's many archers
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Tauriel
Another archer from The Hobbit films
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Hou Yi
The Chinese deity of archery
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Artemis
The Greek goddess of the hunt
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Karna
Of Hindu legend, one of the owners of the sacred bow Vijaya
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Rama
A Hindu deity known for his archery skills
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Arash
A heroic archer of Iranian mythology
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Ishi
A prolific Native American bowman, the last of the Yahi tribe
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Minamoto
After Minamoto no Tametomo, a samurai known for his skill with a bow
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Fei
After Yue Fei, a Chinese military general who was known to have shot 9 consecutive arrows through a bullseye
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Skaoi
The Norse goddess of bow hunting
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Soo-Nyung
After Kim Soo Nyung, known as the greatest Olympic archer of all time
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Park
After Park Sung-Hyun, a masterful Olympic bow-wielder
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