Border collie Dog Names

Gryffin

A mythical creature that is part lion and part eagle

Hamish

Supplanter

Harlekin

A character in Italian commedia dell'arte usually portrayed as a clever servant

Heida

A variation of the name 'Heidi', which means noble and of kind nature

Hellion

A mischievous or troublesome person, often used to describe energetic children or animals.

Henja

A name of uncertain origin, sometimes associated with strength

Herky

A lively and spirited individual

Hiker

One who travels on foot, often for pleasure

Hilma

Noble protector

Hopalong

A person who walks with a hobble; often used to describe a cheerful and lively personality.

Hopper

To jump or leap

Hydro

Related to water or fluid

Iarla

Irish for prince or leader

Ikus

It means 'to soar' or 'to fly' in certain indigenous languages.

Innes

From the riverside

Innis

A river island or a piece of land surrounded by water

Inska

A diminutive form of the name Inga, which means 'guarded by Ing', where Ing is a god of fertility and peace in Scandinavian mythology

Iolo

A variant of the Welsh name Ioldar, meaning 'a beloved leader'.

Isca

River

Ixia

A genus of flowering plants

Izara

The name Izara is often associated with brightness or light.

Jarvis

The name Jarvis is derived from the Old French name Gervais, which means 'spear servant'.

Jump

To leap or spring into the air

Jumper

A person or thing that jumps

Kalliope

Beautiful voice

Kamari

Moonlight or night

Kamilla

Derived from the Latin name Camilla, meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'

Kea

A type of parrot native to New Zealand

Kel

A name derived from the Irish word for 'narrow', often used as a diminutive.

Keld

A region or valley, often associated with a body of water.

Kelso

A name of Scottish origin meaning 'the place of the white soil'

Kerr

A small hill or mound; a rocky outcrop

Kerro

From the Gaelic meaning 'spear'.

Kery

An Anglo-Saxon name meaning 'the dark one.'

Khaos

Greek for chaos or disorder

Kier

Irish origin meaning 'dark-haired'

Killian

Slender; small, fierce

Knightley

From the land of knights

Konda

A term used in some indigenous cultures, often associated with strength or leadership.

Kova

A name of Slavic origin meaning 'raven' or 'blackbird'

Kyber

A name derived from various meanings including the reference to the fictional cybernetic enhancement in popular culture

Kyjo

A playful spirit or energetic dog

KáRa

A traditional name meaning 'pure' or 'beloved'

Lansa

The name Lansa is often associated with the idea of a lance or spear.

Laser

A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification

Lassie

A term of endearment for a girl or young woman in Scottish

Leap

To jump or spring into the air

Legolas

A character in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, known as a skilled archer and member of the Fellowship of the Ring

Lightning

A natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground

Lundy

A place name in several regions; often associated with an isolated island

Lupine

A flowering plant of the legume family

Mackay

Son of the battle

Mackenzie

Fair one

Mahpee

A Lakota word meaning 'deer'

Maji

A term often associated with magic or mystical elements in various cultures

Makkari

A character from Marvel Comics, a member of the Eternals

Mako

A type of shark; can also refer to a quick or fast person.

Makya

A name derived from Native American origins, meaning 'the one who succeeds'.

Marama

The moon

Matja

A variant of the name Matthew, which means 'gift of God'.

Mcgee

From the Gaelic surname meaning 'son of the foreigner'

Meliodas

Leader of the seven deadly sins

Merl

A variant of 'Merlin', often associated with magic and wisdom

Merle

A color pattern in dogs characterized by irregular patches of color

Merlin

A legendary wizard associated with the Arthurian legends.

Merrick

Ruler of the sea

Mirage

An optical phenomenon that creates the illusion of water

Mirk

Darkness or gloom

Misty

A term used to describe a state of fog or haze, often associated with softness or tranquility.

Moku

Japanese for tree trunk or stem

Mondi

Derived from a word meaning 'world' or 'earth' in several languages.

Montrose

Derived from the Scottish place name meaning 'the hill by the river'

Monza

A city in Italy known for its racetrack.

Moondog

A term often used to describe a stray or wild dog, particularly one that roams at night.

Moondust

A fine powder made of moon rock or particles scattered on the lunar surface

Moonshine

A term referring to illicitly produced liquor, especially during Prohibition

Morgana

The name is often associated with the enchantress from Arthurian legend.

Moria

A place of darkness or a dark, gloomy place

Mossa

A term used in Italian music indicating a change in tempo or style

Muir

Scottish word for sea or marsh

Mystical

Related to the supernatural or incomprehensible

Naledi

Star

Navi

To guide

Neewa

A name of Native American origin meaning 'one who is brave'

Nessie

A diminutive form of the name 'Nestor' or associated with the Loch Ness Monster

Night

The period of darkness in each twenty-four hours.

Nike

Greek goddess of victory

Nitro

Derived from the word nitrogen, often associated with speed and energy

Norris

A strong or brave man; often associated with strengths.

Nova

New or young

Nyke

Variant of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory

Ocean

A large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Odiny

Derived from Norse mythology, representing wisdom and knowledge.

Odwaga

Courage in Polish

Palo

Spanish for stick or pole

Patches

A name that suggests a patchwork or a mix of colors

Pecos

A river in Texas, symbolizing strength and resilience.

Phaedra

Bright, shining

Phantom

A ghost or spirit, often associated with mystery.

Quasar

A massive astronomical object that emits exceptionally large amounts of energy, often found at the center of galaxies.