Introduction
West Highland White Terrier Dog Names in Pop Culture
A real tear jerker of a story, Greyfriars Bobby is about a real dog who lived in Edinburgh Scotland in 1958. His master died due to tuberculosis and was buried in the old Greyfriars Churchyard. Bobby, who was a wee Skye Terrier, stayed at the graveside to guard his master for the rest of his sixteen years. Although at first not welcomed nor allowed in the graveyard, Bobby snuck back each day and would remain despite the weather or the unfriendly reminders to move on. The news of this loyal dog spread quickly, and he become somewhat of a celebrity. The locals built a shelter for him to stay in, and he got a regular meal from a local eating place. Soon people came to visit and see this loyal dog for themselves. Now Bobby rests within the same graveyard as his master Auld Jock, and is only feet away. In the movie The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby which was released in the UK in February 2006, a West Highland White Terrier was cast as Bobby, which drew protests from the Skye Terrier breed club, but to no avail. The loyalty of a dog is really amazing, and they do feel grief when they lose someone they love. Bobby is a great name that would honor this little dog, and hails to Scotland, the home of the West Highland White Terrier and many other dog breeds such as the Skye Terrier.Â
Another Westie movie star was Wee Jock, who stared in the BBC Scotland produced series of Hamish Macbeth. The lead character owned the dog, who played a supportive role. Westies have often been used in advertising. For instance, take the example of the Black and White Whiskey brand who have used both the Scottish Terrier and the West Highland White Terrier in their advertising for many years. And another famous Westie is the dog owned by J.K Rowling - author of the Harry Potter Series. Seen on Twitter and other social media forms, her Westie is considered one of the cutest around.
The West Highland White Terrier is a vibrant, intelligent dog that is full of energy and has a huge personality. They excel at shows, and are attractive little dogs. Names to suit them are outlined below, but McRuff, Biscuit, Bonnie and Thistle are all good contenders for this small dog with its larger than life personality.
West Highland White Terrier Dog Names
Male West Highland White Terrier Dog Names
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Callum
Suits a quiet distinguished dog and means dove
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Robbie
It means bright fame, but just rolls of the tongue and drips cuteness
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2 |
Dallas
Meadow stance - hmm sounds unusual but love the name Dallas for a small dog
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McKie
A surname but short and sweet for a little dog
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2 |
Tosh
Taken from the surname MacIntosh
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McRuff
It is a play on words but is a fabulous name for a Westie - all cute and fluffy
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1 |
Laddie
The word means a young boy or man
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1 |
Akira
It means intelligent and alert - sounds like a Westie?
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Angus
A true Scottie name meaning one choice
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Baird
Meaning a poet - or a new West Highland White Terrier
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-3 |
Hector
Holding fast, or loyal - much like your new dog
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Munga
A dearest friend; which perfectly describes your new pooch
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-3 |
Scottie
It means a painted warrior - but is perfect for a Westie who originated from Scotland
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-3 |
Dougall
This means a dark stranger
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-3 |
Vika
A lovely short name meaning from the creek
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-3 |
Skallywagg
A dog who gets into mischief and is a little bit lazy
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-3 |
Macgregor
As in Rob Roy Macgregor who was a Scottish hero from days gone by
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-3 |
Muirfinn
Dwells by the sea - perfect if you and your dog live by the ocean
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Haggis
After a traditional Scottish dish
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Lockie
Short for Lucas meaning from Lucania
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Macrae
Means the son of grace
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McFee
It has a real Scottish feel to the name - it is a surname but cool for your dog
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Elgan
It means noble or white, very appropriate for your new dog
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Greer
Watchful and valiant which will suit a Terrier dog
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Friskin
Perfect for a frisky dog who gets into everything
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-8 |
Magoon
Another surname but really cool
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Bhaltair
Ruler of the army... or the house in the case of your dog
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-9 |
Gawain
Meaning white hawk of battle - good for a feisty dog
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Ranulf
This means shield-wolf, but love the name for a small tough dog
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Artair
Meaning bear man
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Female West Highland White Terrier Dog Names
Votes | Name | Vote |
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Pyper
Adapted from Piper - a player of a pipe for music
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Etta
Short and sweet, meaning pearl
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Thistle
The national flower of Scotland
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Bailey
After a delicious white or cream colored liquor
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5 |
Nessa
Meaning from the headland
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Misty
After the misty moors of Scotland
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3 |
Bonnie
Translated means pretty - just like your new companion
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Bramble
After the sharp bushes - it is such a neat name
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1 |
Bindi
Can mean beautiful and that applies perfectly to a Westie
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Lulu
After the tiny Glaswegian singer who started her career in the early 1960's
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Edina
From the word Edinburgh; its a lovely adaption
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Mischief
Like a lot of Terriers, the West Highland White Terrier is no different and attracts mischief
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Kylah
This is a feminine form of Kyle meaning fair
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Evina
Meaning right handed, fitting for a Westie that follows you everywhere
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Gavina
Translated means white hawk; a lovely name for a white Westie
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Cailean
Soft and pretty likes the meaning - a dove
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-1 |
Mooshka
While not a Scottish name, it means sweet and adorable - perfect for a Westie
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Scottie
From Scotland of course - cute, short, sweet, and a great match for your new dog
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Fyfe
A person from Fyfe - its a soft easy name suitable for a Westie
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Alba
Means Scotland, short sweet name suitable for a female Westie
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Cala
Another name for beautiful which is so suitable for your dog
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Erskina
Lovely and unique, it means from the top of the hill
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Sorcha
This name means radiant in Gaelic
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MacBella
A play on names; the Mac is very Scottish, while Bella means beautiful
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Sima
Translated, means the listener
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Bobbi
Short and sweet, this means bright
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Machara
This means plain, but a very lovely name
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Shug
It is different, unique, easy to say, and is a Scottish pet form of Hugh but suits any dog
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Caitrin
A variation of Katherine, meaning pure
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-7 |
Morag
Means the moor and is a great Scottish name for your dog
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-7 |
Colina
This lovely name means victory to the people
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-7 |
Cumina
Meaning from Comines, but is lovely in sound and would suit a soft fluffy Westie perfectly
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Community Dogs with West Highland White Terrier Names
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Well, when I was younger, I had a friend and her dog was called Molly. So, I thought that Holly would be a great name. Then when we met my dog and her sister at a breeder's house, I called out Holly. Then my dog today came to me and her sister didn't!
He looked like a Romeo and so we named him Romeo💕
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