English Dog Names

Heddo

A variant of 'Hedley', meaning 'hay clearing'

Heisenbark

A playful pun on the name of the physicist Werner Heisenberg, suggesting a quirky and humorous personality.

Hellie

Derived from the name Helen, it means 'shining light' or 'bright one'.

Hellion

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

Helly

A playful and affectionate name

Hendrix

Ruler of the household

Henky

A variation of the name 'Henry', which means 'ruler of the home'

Henny

Derived from the name Henrietta, meaning 'estate ruler'

Herby

Related to herbs or plants

Herky

A lively and spirited individual

Hero

A person admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Hershey

Place name derived from the last name of Milton S. Hershey, founder of the Hershey Chocolate Factory

Herton

A name derived from the old English word for 'deer town'.

Hettie

A diminutive form of Harriet, meaning 'ruler of the home'.

Hetty

Diminutive form of Henrietta or Harriet, often associated with rulers or estate owners.

Hexy

A playful or mystical term often associated with magic or charm.

Hezel

A variant of Hazel, referring to the hazel tree or the color of hazel eyes.

Highlander

A person from the highlands, particularly in Scotland

Hilly

A name that evokes the image of rolling hills or elevated terrain.

Hinto

A unique or invented name without a specific meaning.

Hiphop

A genre of popular music that originated in the 1970s, combining rhythmic speech and street vernacular with DJing and beat-making

Hippie

A person who advocates a peaceful lifestyle and embraces nonconformity.

Hitch

To connect or attach

Hobbes

Named after the character Hobbes from the comic strip 'Calvin and Hobbes' created by Bill Watterson.

Hobbit

A fictional race of small, human-like creatures from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth

Hobbs

A name of English origin, often associated with a playful and mischievous character

Hobie

A lively and adventurous person

Hoby

A playful and friendly companion

Hodor

A word used for door.

Hollija

A name that suggests a playful and cheerful personality

Holly

A type of evergreen shrub or tree, often associated with Christmas

Hollyna

Derived from 'Holly', a plant associated with Christmas and symbolizing fertility and domestic happiness.

Holmes

Son of the holy

Holt

A small grove or woodland

Homie

A close friend or companion

Honny

A term of endearment, often used to refer to a sweet or affectionate person

Hooch

Slang for illicit alcohol

Hooper

One who makes hoops or a basketball term referring to the goal

Hootie

A playful term associated with the sound owls make

Hop

To jump or leap

Hopalong

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

Hopper

To jump or leap

Hoppy

Playful and energetic

Hossy

A playful or affectionate term, often associated with warmth

Houndini

A playful combination of 'hound' and the escape artist 'Houdini', suggesting a clever or mischievous dog

Houndour

A combination of 'hound' and 'sour', referencing a dark and mysterious dog.

Houston

Derived from the Old English term meaning 'Hugh's town'

Howard

Brave heart or high guardian

Howly

A playful or lively nature, often associated with howling noises

Huckleberry

A sweet, dark blue or purple berry

Hucky

A playful and energetic companion

Hudson

Son of Hugh; a river in New York.

Hug

A gesture of affection

Huggie

A term of endearment or affection

Huggins

A form of endearment related to hugs.

Huggles

A name associated with warmth and affection

Huggy

A term of endearment suggesting cuddling or warmth

Humphry

A variant of the name Humphrey, meaning 'peaceful warrior' or 'protector of peace'

Hunt

To pursue or chase game or prey

Hunter

One who hunts

Huppy

A cheerful and happy state or feeling

Hurby

A cheerful and lively character

Hush Puppy

A term used to describe a type of fried cornmeal cake, originally from the Southern United States.

Husk

The outer shell or covering of certain fruits or seeds

Ice

Frozen water

Icestella

Star of ice

Icey

Related to ice or coldness

Icie

A diminutive or affectionate form related to ice or icy conditions.

Idita

A name derived from the Iditarod, a famous sled dog race in Alaska.

Idlewild

A state of being calm and relaxed; also the name of a popular park in Scotland.

Iggy

A diminutive form of the name Ignatius, representing fiery or burning.

Ignite

To set on fire or cause to burn

Illie

A diminutive form of names like William or other names, denoting tenderness or affection.

Immie

A diminutive form of names like Imogen or Imelda

Imogen

Maiden

Imperial

Related to an empire or emperor

Impy

A small mischievous creature or sprite

Inda

A diminutive form of names such as Indiana, often associated with femininity.

Injoy

To take pleasure in something

Inky

Referring to the dark color of ink.

Invincible

Unable to be defeated or overcome

Ippsie

A playful and energetic dog name, suggesting spunk and liveliness.

Islay

An island in Scotland

Itsy

A diminutive form often used for small or cute things

Ivey

A form of ivy, symbolizing fidelity and growth

Ivy

A climbing plant that symbolizes fidelity and eternity

Ixie

A name suggesting light or brightness

Izz

A playful and fun name often used as a nickname

Izzy Wizzy

A playful and whimsical expression, often associated with magic or fantasy.

Jabba

A fictional character known as Jabba the Hutt from the Star Wars universe

Jace

A form of the name Jason, which means 'to heal'

Jack

God is gracious

Jackie

Diminutive form of Jack, meaning 'God is gracious'

Jacky

A diminutive form of Jack, often associated with a cheerful and youthful personality

Jaelyn

A combination of names like Jade and Lynn

Jagger

A name of English origin that refers to a person who is a smooth talker or a professional thief.

Jaimy

A variant of Jamie, often used as a diminutive of James.

Jake

God is gracious

Jam

A fruit preserve made by boiling fruit and sugar.

Jameson

Son of James