Greyhound Dog Names

Introduction

With its long legs, graceful stance and impressive speed, the Greyhound is truly a matchless dog breed. It is usually referred to as the “Ferrari of dogs” due to its capacity to run swiftly. In fact, the Greyhound can reach maximum speeds of around 70 kilometers, or between 40 to 45 miles, per hour. This is because it was originally bred for hunting and chasing foxes, hare and deer, among others. At present, it no longer does any hunting and the only place it runs to is the couch. Their calm and affectionate nature also makes them adaptable to any home, be it in a big country house or a condo building in the city.

Greyhound Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Greyhound Dog

Santa's Little Helper

While originally bred in England, the Greyhound has enjoyed popularity in the United States. One possible factor that helped boost its status in the country is due to the utterly successful animated TV series The Simpsons. In the show, the family’s pet is a Greyhound, known as Santa’s Little Helper. The dog character was presented in the show’s first ever episode back in 1989. In this Christmas special, entitled “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire”, Santa’s Little Helper was originally a participant in Greyhound racing. Homer, realizing he did not have money, takes his son Bart to the race track for the dog racing event. Their main purpose was to bet and win some money in order to buy presents for the holidays. Because of the dog’s Christmas-themed name, which Homer took as a “sign”, the father and son decided to place their money on Santa’s Little Helper but lost. The dog’s owner then decides to abandon him because of his last place finish. Homer and Bart witness this scene and they end up adopting the dog, who turned out to be the duo’s gift for their family.

Santa’s Little Helper has been a constant character in The Simpsons. As a matter of fact, some episodes of the television series are heavily centered on the dog. Most of these episodes about Santa’s Little Helper were inspired by pop culture events or true-to-life experiences that were lived through by some of the show’s staff members. Throughout the show’s run, he graduated from obedience school, undergwent surgery for bloating, became a father for puppies, trained at Springfield’s Animal Police Academy as a police canine and was used as a mascot for Duff Beer, replacing Duffman. Different from other cartoon shows where animals are made to exhibit human-like traits, Santa’s Little Helper is generally true to his canine self.

With The Simpson’s immense success, the show’s characters, including Santa’s Little Helper, have become popular not just locally but also worldwide. In fact, the dog character is included in the 50 Greatest TV Animals conducted by Animal Planet, where he ranks 27^th. The list was based on recognition of names, fame, and show longevity.

Santa’s Little Helper’s frequent appearance and recurring role in The Simpsons has made him a staple in contemporary pop culture, especially for fans of the show. He was even included in various merchandise of the show, including comics, board games and video games. Other than his impact on the show, Santa’s Little Helper also helped make the Greyhound a more recognizable breed.

Greyhound Dog Name Considerations

The Greyhound is a loving dog that deserves an equally lovable and special name. There are many qualities and unique traits found in Greyhounds that may be used to brainstorm for the perfect name. One of the characteristics that define the breed is its uncanny ability to run at a remarkable pace. For some time, these dogs were actually intentionally bred to participate in Greyhound racing events. Hence, a name related to the breed’s notable speed would be a good choice. For instance, you may give your Greyhound the name “Swifty”, in reference to its rapid strides.

Another feature that is immediately noticeable in Greyhounds is its long legs. You can draw inspiration from this by giving it a name that symbolizes its height. A good example of this is “Eiffel”, which is taken after the famous tower in Paris. The Greyhound’s coat colors may also provide you with some name ideas. This dog’s coat comes in various colors and sometimes have specific patterns or markings. For example, if your Greyhound has a black and white coat, you can name it “Domino”.

What’s most important when giving your new pup a name is that it is a name that is well-received by both you and your dog.

Male Greyhound Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
8	Comet A celestial body that travels quickly
6	Jet An extremely fast aircraft, may also refer to the color black; good for black Greyhounds
4	Dash To hurriedly run somewhere
4	Turbo Short for “turbocharger”; usually used to refer to speed
4	Bolt After Usain Bolt; Jamaican sprinter and Olympic gold medalist
3	Blitz Slang term meaning “a sudden, energetic boost”
2	Remus Latin name meaning “swift”
2	Elvis After singer Elvis Presley, who has a hit single “Hound Dog”, funny name for a Greyhound
0	Rocket A type of missile that can be launched to a great distance
0	Bullet A small metal fired from a gun
0	Edgar English name meaning “powerful”
-1	Flash To move or pass quickly; also a popular comic book character who has superspeed
-1	Earl English name meaning “nobleman”
-1	Gulliver A fictional giant character; can be shortened to “Gully”
-2	Hamilton After Lewis Hamilton, famous Formula One driver
-2	Hoch Means “tall” in German
-3	Chase The act of pursuing someone
-3	Ferrari A luxury car brand known for producing high-speed cars; can be shortened to Ferry
-3	Cyclone An intense windstorm
-4	Cricket A kind of insect; fitting for the Greyhound’s long legs
-4	Speedy Describes someone who moves at a quick pace
-4	Cheetah The fastest land animal in the world
-5	Big Ben A famous tower in London; Greyhounds originated from England
-5	McLaren A brand of sports car known for its speed
-5	Hendrick After Rick Hendrick III, owner of Hendrick Motorspots, a NASCAR team
-6	Hustle To move hurriedly
-6	Mustang American muscle car
-6	Prost After Alain Prost, famous French Formula One driver
-6	Veyron A kind of fast sports car made by Bugatti
-6	Shaq After Shaquille O’Neal, famous retired NBA player

Female Greyhound Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
3	Lotus A kind of flower; also a known sports car manufacturer
1	Flare A sudden burst of bright light
0	Achira Sanskrit name meaning “swift”
0	Haya Hebrew name meaning “alive”
0	Sage Someone known for being wise
0	Amira Arabic name meaning “princess”
-1	Maira Arabic name meaning “fast-moving”
-1	Amber A kind of brown gem; good for brownish Greyhounds
-1	Kohana Native American name meaning “swift”
-2	Puma A large feline that runs fast; also a known shoewear brand
-2	Jazzy Someone or something that is lively and vibrant
-2	Shelby A variant of the Mustang
-3	Nike Goddess of victory in Greek mythology; also a famous shoe brand
-3	Halley A famous comet
-3	Lang A Dutch nickname meaning “tall”
-3	Tesla An American electric car manufacturer
-3	Miles A unit of linear measure
-3	Fleta English baby name meaning “swift”
-3	Allegra Italian name meaning “joyful”
-3	Alpina Scottish baby name meaning “blonde”; good for white Greyhounds
-3	Tango An upbeat type of dance
-3	Ruby A kind of red gemstone; good for Greyhounds with reddish coat
-4	Flurry A small swirling mass
-4	Brandy A kind of alcoholic drink
-4	Porsche A fast brand of sports car
-5	Pax Means “peace” in Latin; good for your naturally peaceful Greyhound
-5	Pantera Italian high-end sports car
-5	Diana Roman goddess of the hunt and nature
-5	Somerset An English county
-7	Candy A sweet treat made of sugar