Otterhound Dog Names

Introduction

The Otterhound is a large dog breed known for its rough coat, webbed feet and impressive swimming and hunting skills. The breed originated from England and was specially developed to hunt for otters, which is how it got its name. It is an all-terrain, athletic dog with a keen sense of smell and agility like no other. However, Otterhounds can also be extremely affectionate and playful with their family, often referred to as a “clown” because of its antics. Because of its many lovable qualities, the Otterhound is protected in its home country of England and is mostly used as a house pet, show dog or family companion.

Otterhound Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Otterhound Dog

Sandy

Because of its rarity, Otterhounds are not as featured in pop culture compared to other dog breeds. However, the most memorable and significant appearance of an Otterhound in pop culture is in the 1982 American film Annie. The film, which starts Carol Burnett and Albert Finney, was an adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name. The story of Annie was originally from the 1924 American comic strip called Little Orphan Annie.

Annie centers on the story of the titular character, an orphan who was adopted by Oliver Warbucks, who is the richest billionaire in America. The setting of the film was during the Great Depression. In the story, Annie was left behind in the doorstep of New York City’s Hudson Street Orphanage when she was still an infant. Growing up, she remains confident that her parents will come back for her. With only half of a locket left in her possession, she uses this as a way to remember her parents. Unfortunately, the head of the orphanage, named Miss Hannigan, is an alcoholic who is mean to the children, asking them to do household chores daily. Because of this, Annie decides to run away from the orphanage. Along the way, she meets and adopts an Otterhound, whom she named Sandy. The escape was short lived as a police officer finds Annie and brings her back to the orphanage. Annie then starts to build a relationship with Sandy, who becomes her trusty sidekick.

Sometime after, billionaire Oliver Warbucks is forced by his secretary to adopt an orphan in an attempt to improve his image. Out of the children from the orphanage, Annie was chosen. She and Sandy eventually move into the mansion of Warbucks. Initially, Warbucks was indifferent towards Annie because he wanted to adopt a boy instead. Over time, however, he slowly starts to warm up to Annie and starts to build a genuine connection with her. He then decides to adopt Annie for good, but she refuses because she believes her parents will still come back for her. Warbucks then offers a monetary reward for Annie’s parents to return. This leads to a string of events such as con artists trying to pose as Annie’s parents and a kidnapping attempt on Annie. In the end, Annie was officially adopted by Warbucks and she and Sandy move in the Warbucks mansion.

Annie became a huge hit both critically and commercially. With Sandy’s memorable role in the film, the Otterhound also got a lot of exposure worldwide and made the breed a more in-demand pet than it used to be.

Otterhound Dog Name Considerations

Owning an Otterhound can be an exciting prospect, especially given its rare status. In fact, approximately only seven to ten litters of Otterhounds are born every year in North America. Moreover, only an estimated 500 Otterhounds currently exist in the United States. Thus, it is somewhat a privilege to own one. Having said that, it would be fitting to come up with a name that is as special and unique as the breed.

The physical features of the Otterhound are a good source of name inspiration. They have distinct features such as their webbed feet and shaggy, waterproof coat. They also have certain skills not that all dogs have such as an innate ability to swim and extreme athletic capacities. The coat of the Otterhound also comes in different colors, such as black, grey, and other color mixtures. All of these can be used to come up with a name for your pooch. Apart from the physical attributes, you may also focus on your dog’s individual personality and behavior.

One other thing to note is the breed’s native country. Since the Otterhound was first bred in England, an English name would go well with your dog. You can also take any English cultural references and use it to think of a name for your new pup.

Male Otterhound Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Aidan Gaelic name meaning “little fire”
0	Duncan Scottish name meaning “brown warrior”; good brown Otterhounds with brownish coats
0	Arlo Old English name meaning “fortified hill”
0	Alastair English name meaning “defender of men”
0	Dimitri Russian name meaning “earth lover”
0	Jig A form of dance in Ireland
0	Aldwin English name meaning “old friend”
0	Darko After Donnie Darko, good for black Otterhounds
0	Gavin English name meaning “hawk or battle”
0	Calhoun English name meaning “warrior”
0	Carrick Gaelic name meaning “rock”
0	Odin Norse god of war and wisdom
0	Smoky Filled with smoke; good for gray Otterhounds
0	Bacchus English name meaning “to shout”
0	Cole English name meaning “dark”; good for dark-coated Otterhounds
0	Carnell English name meaning “defender of the castle”
0	Chase English name meaning “huntsman”
0	Dixon English name meaning “powerful ruler”
0	Piper Someone who plays the pipes
0	Coast From “coastal”, which means “near water”
0	Evan English name meaning “young warrior”
0	Godfrey Irish name meaning “peace from God”
0	Duke A royal title
0	Emory English name meaning “strong” and “powerful”
0	Farris Greek name meaning “rock”
0	Grayson English name meaning “gray-haired”; good for gray Otterhounds
0	Hunter Someone who hunts
0	Keats After John Keats, a famous English romantic poet
0	Maverick Someone independent-minded
0	Jerett English name meaning “spear strong”

Female Otterhound Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Blossom To bloom or to flower
1	Celeste French name meaning “heavenly”
0	Vesta Roman goddess of home, hearth and family
0	Fayre English baby name meaning “beautiful”
0	Daphne Greek name meaning “bay tree”
0	Rinoa Japanese form of “Lenore”, which means “light”
0	Keva English name meaning “beautiful child”
0	London Capital city of England
0	Astral Connected with or resembling the stars
0	Dawn The beginning of the day
0	Agua Means “water” in Spanish
0	Vera Russian name meaning “faith”
0	Ginette English name meaning “leader of the tribe”
0	Mohini Sanskrit name meaning “most beautiful”; can be shortened to “Mo”
0	Farrah Arabic name meaning “joy”
0	Darla Old English name meaning “darling”
0	Suki Japanese name meaning “to love”
0	Kala Indian name meaning “black”; good for black Otterhounds
0	Kusum Means “flower” in Indian
0	Aphrodite Greek goddess of love
0	Namya Means “worthy of honor”
0	Brandy English name meaning “burning wine”
0	Tallulah Means “leaping water” in Choctaw language
0	Kalilah Arabic name meaning “darling”
0	Helena Greek name meaning “light”
0	Harriet English name meaning “ruler of household”
0	Inca Feminine form of “Ing”, the god of earth’s fertility in Norse mythology
0	Akuti Hindu name meaning “princess”
0	Jolene English name meaning “beautiful”
0	Kahli English name meaning “modern”