Introduction
Treeing Walker Coonhound Dog Names in Pop Culture
Somehow, Cletus ended up at a no-kill shelter named Best Friends Animal Society. Cletus was most definitely an eye-catching dog. His crooked nose, predominant overbite, and his mismatched teeth were not qualities that made him attractive, but employees at the no-kill shelter could not help but be amazed that he had lived at all, much less survived on his own in the metropolitan area. Cletus also had issues with his spine and hips. In fact, Cletus' joints in these areas are fused together. At the time he was found, Cletus was suffering from a respiratory infection. However, Cletus successfully responded to treatment. He won the hearts of the Best Friends Animal Society employees, and he began to draw quite a following from patrons of the shelter. The shelter workers began to dress Cletus in sweaters, but their purpose in this was more than just making Cletus look good. These specialty sweaters helped Cletus to exercise his muscles properly in addition to hiding the pronounced hump on his back. Soon, Cletus was adopted by a loving family. His family kept the tradition of dressing Cletus in his signature sweaters, and he has a rather large following on Instagram. He is currently described as a tiny dog with a big fashion sense.
According to one online veterinarian, the name Cletus is perfect for a hound dog. First, it possesses only two syllables, which studies show is the best type of name for a dog. (One or two-syllable names are easier for a dog to remember and recognize. The dog will become confused when his handlers call his name. In addition, Cletus does not sound like common commands such as "sit" or "stay." Names of that nature tend to further confuse the dog, according to expert trainers.) The name Cletus is a widely used name for a variety of hound dogs. Giving your Treeing Walker Coonhound the name Cletus is sure to aid in training, and it is already widely popular among those who own hounds of differing varieties.
Treeing Walker Coonhound Dog Name Considerations
Some Treeing Walker Coonhound owners like to give their dogs old-fashioned names such as Barney, Bert, or Archie. These names may also be the names of older men that the dog owner might have known. They could have been older male relatives or former hunting partners. Other Treeing Walker Coonhound enthusiasts may seek out a traditional name for their new hunting buddy. Clementine, Cletus, Billie, and Daisy are all names which have fallen out of use with humans but make notable dog names, particularly with dogs used for hunting, such as the Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Male Treeing Walker Coonhound Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 14 |
Rebel
Meaning "one who defies authority"
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| 12 |
Blue
Traditional Southern dog name; generally refers to coat color
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| 12 |
Slick
A traditional hunting dog name
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| 10 |
Bocephus
A nod to Hank Williams, Jr.'s nickname
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| 10 |
Ford
Brand of pick-up truck
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| 9 |
Boomer
Could refer to the booming bark of a Treeing Walker
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| 9 |
Rocky
Meaning "battle cry", could also be a nod to Rocky Balboa
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| 7 |
Dodge
A brand of pick-up truck
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| 7 |
Duke
Traditional dog name, used to denote a noble, brave dog
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| 7 |
Peanut
Inspired by the hunter's favorite snack
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| 7 |
Ranger
Meaning "gamekeeper", perfect for a dog who tracks his prey over a large area
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| 6 |
Copper
One of the dogs in Disney's The Fox and the Hound
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| 6 |
Harley
Refers to the motorcycle
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| 5 |
Roscoe
Meaning "roe deer wood", could also refer to the clumsy sheriff on The Dukes of Hazzard
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| 4 |
Bert
Short for Albert, and fits the one-syllable recommendation for dog names
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| 4 |
Gator
Can refer to a dog with a strong bite, or it can refer to the popular utility vehicle
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| 4 |
Odie
Refers to the lovable dog in the Garfield cartoon
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| 4 |
Rufus
Meaning "red" and just the right name for a coonhound
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| 3 |
Barney
This English name means "bold as a bear;" it definitely suits a brave hunting dog
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| 3 |
Archie
This name means "genuine courage", befitting the courageous coonhound
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| 3 |
Otis
A traditional name for both older men and dogs in the South
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| 3 |
Scout
One on a journey; a coonhound is generally on the hunt
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| 2 |
Blaze
Refers to the speed of the dog, may also refer to facial markings
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| 2 |
Cletus
Means "a prayer" but can refer to a character from TV's The Simpsons
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| 2 |
Sparky
Meaning "animated or lively", could be the most adventurous dog in your pack
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| 0 |
Billie
This means "protection," this also fits the idea of using a two-syllable name for a dog
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| -3 |
Jed
Refers to Jed Clampett of the Beverly Hillbillies
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| -4 |
Rex
A name meaning "king", Rex could be the "king" of your hunting pack
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| -6 |
Cliff
Might refer to cartoon character Clifford the Big Red Dog
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| -7 |
Alvin
This name means "elf friend" and would certain fit a friendly hound
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Female Treeing Walker Coonhound Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 13 |
Pepper
One with a lively spirit
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| 11 |
Belle
Meaning "beautiful", the prettiest female of your hunting dogs
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| 9 |
Della
Meaning "noble", could be the lead female of your hunting dogs
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| 9 |
Sugar
Meaning "sweetheart", can refer to the dog's personality
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| 8 |
Daisy
Could be inspired by Daisy Duke of the TV show "Dukes of Hazzard"
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| 8 |
Savannah
Meaning "plateau", also a popular girls' name
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| 7 |
Gracie
Meaning "good will", Gracie might be a good-natured pup
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| 6 |
Tilly
"Powerful battler", this name depicts her strength while hunting
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| 6 |
Squirt
A small person; might be the runt of the litter
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| 5 |
Ellie
A common abbreviation of Ellen or Eleanor; might refer to Ellie of The Beverly Hillbillies
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| 5 |
Mandy
Meaning "she who must be loved"
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| 5 |
Pearl
Also means "pearl," something of great value
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| 5 |
Penelope, Penny
Meaning "weaver", Penny might weave out of the hunting group on her own
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| 4 |
Lucy
Meaning "light", Lucy could be the dog who leads the hunt
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| 4 |
Sophie
Means "wisdom", a highly intelligent dog would exemplify this name
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| 4 |
Stormy
Meaning "violent weather", could also refer to a strong personality
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| 4 |
Suzie
A traditional Southern name meaning "lily"
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| 3 |
Addie
A variation of Adelaide; meaning "noble, kind"
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| 3 |
Darby
A nod to hunting, meaning "deer settlement"
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| 3 |
Molly
A variation of Mary, meaning "bitter"
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| 3 |
Ruby
Meaning "red", a traditional Southern name
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| 3 |
Spot
Refers to a marking pattern
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| 2 |
Brandy
Means "burning wine", could refer to a dark, red coat
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| 2 |
Clementine
"Oh, My Darling Clementine" - song sung by Alfalfa of The Little Rascals
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| 1 |
Princess
Meaning "royal son or royal daughter", a valuable dog
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| 1 |
Stella
Meaning "star", could be the top hunter of your pack
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| 0 |
Bonnie
Gaelic in origin; meaning "pretty"
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| 0 |
Maggie
Meaning "pearl", a valuable dog
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| -1 |
Gypsy
Short for Egyptian, but could also be a variation of a term meaning female "Gyp"
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| -1 |
Star
Could refer to a marking
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Written by a Boston Terrier lover Treba Hicks
Published: 01/11/2018, edited: 10/24/2023
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Community Dogs with Treeing Walker Coonhound Names
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We rescued Odie from a local shelter. They called him Ben but that name just didn’t fit. We tried the name Barron like snoopy and the red Barron ... that name just doesn’t roll off the tongue.. we then went with Odie and it just fit ...we actually call him Odie Bug due to his buggy personality.
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