140+ Sweet Country Dog Names for Your New Pup (with Meanings)

You don’t have to live in the south to give your new pooch one of these 12 sweet country dog names!

From names inspired by some of the most famous country music singers to those straight out of the hottest southern travel destinations, anyone can appreciate these fun monikers!

We’ve included names for both boy and girl dogs, as well as where they come from.

Check them out, then tell us which ones are your favorites!

Our Favorite Country Dog Names

FEMALE DOG NAMES

Just a quick update: we removed the name “Dixie” from our list because it has such negative connotations.

1. Cheyenne–

The name Cheyenne is of Native American origin meaning- An Algonquian tribe of the Great Plains. Cheyenne is a small town, located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.

2. Reba-

The name Reba is of Hebrew origin meaning- Fourth born. Reba McEntire, a country singer from McAlester, Oklahoma, who has 26 #1 songs including Little Rock, You Lie and Consider Me Gone.

3. Dolly-

The name Dolly is from Greek origin meaning- A vision and from the English origin meaning- Gift of God. You really can’t find a sweeter southern woman to name your dog after than Dolly Parton!

4. Faith-

The name Faith is of Latin origin meaning- To trust. Faith Hill, a country singer from Ridgeland, Mississippi, who has 11 #1 songs including This Kiss, Wild One and Breathe.

5. Georgia-

The name Georgia is of Greek origin meaning- Farmer. Georgia is a southern state in the U.S. Georgia on My Mind, from Hoagy Carmichael, is the official state song of Georgia.

MALE DOG NAMES

1. Austin–

The name Austin is from Latin origin meaning- Majestic dignity. Austin is the capital city of Texas.

2. Buck–

The name Buck is from Old English origin meaning- Male deer. Buck Owens, a country music singer from Sherman, Texas, who has 21 #1 songs including I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail, Your Tender Loving Care and Tall Dark Stranger.

3. Hank–

The name Hank is from German origin meaning- Estate ruler. Hank Williams, a country music singer from Mount Olive, Alabama, who has 11 #1 songs including Long Gone Lonesome Blues, Your Cheating Heart and Hey Good Looking.

4. Jethro–

The name Jethro is from Hebrew origin meaning- Excellence. Jethro Bodine is a character from The Beverly Hillbillies, which was about the Clampett family from a rural area in the Ozark Mountains.

5. Memphis–

The name Memphis is from Greek origin meaning- Enduring and beautiful. Memphis is the 2^nd largest city in Tennessee. Other southern states that also have cities named Memphis include Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Texas.

More Adorable Country Names for Dogs

Again, ladies first!

66 Charming Southern Dog Names for Girls

1. Abigail – “Father’s joy” (Hebrew origin)
2. Addison – “Son of Adam” (English origin, unisex)
3. Alexandria – “Defender of mankind” (Greek origin)
4. Alice – “Noble” (German origin)
5. Amelia – “Work” or “industrious” (German origin)
6. Annabelle – “Graceful and beautiful” (English origin, combining Anna and Belle)
7. Annie – “Gracious” or “merciful” (Diminutive of Anne, Hebrew origin)
8. Arden – “High” or “eagle valley” (English origin)
9. Aubrey – “Elf ruler” (Germanic origin, unisex)
10. Ava – “Life” or “bird” (Latin origin)
11. Avery – “Ruler of the elves” (English origin, unisex)
12. Bailey – “Bailiff” or “steward” (English origin, unisex)
13. Bessie – “God is my oath” (Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew origin)
14. Birdie – “Little bird” (English origin)
15. Bonnie – “Pretty” or “cheerful” (Scottish origin)
16. Caroline – “Free woman” (French origin, derived from Charles)
17. Carrie – Short for Caroline or Carolina, meaning “free woman,” or specifically in reference to Carrie Underwood, the country music star.
18. Cassidy – “Curly-haired” (Irish origin, unisex)
19. Charlotte – “Free woman” (French origin, feminine form of Charles)
20. Claire – “Clear” or “bright” (French origin)
21. Daisy – “Day’s eye” (English origin, flower name)
22. Dixie – Refers to the Southern U.S., often used as a nickname or name with Southern charm.
23. Eleanor – “Shining light” (Greek origin)
24. Elizabeth – “God is my oath” (Hebrew origin)
25. Ella – “Light” or “beautiful fairy woman” (German origin)
26. Emma – “Whole” or “universal” (German origin)
27. Faith – “Faith” or “belief” (English origin, virtue name)
28. Frances – “Free” (Latin origin)
29. Georgia – “Farmer” (Greek origin, feminine form of George)
30. Grace – “Grace” or “elegance” (Latin origin, virtue name)
31. Gracie – Diminutive of Grace, meaning “graceful.”
32. Gretchen – “Little pearl” (German origin, diminutive of Margaret)
33. Hallie – “Dweller at the hall meadow” (English origin)
34. Harper – “Harp player” (English origin, unisex)
35. Hattie – Diminutive of Harriet, meaning “home ruler.”
36. Hazel – “The hazel tree” (English origin, nature name)
37. Isabella – “God is my oath” (Italian/Spanish origin, variant of Elizabeth)
38. Jane – “God is gracious” (Hebrew origin)
39. Joanna – “God is gracious” (Hebrew origin, feminine form of John)
40. Josie – Diminutive of Josephine, meaning “God will increase.”
41. Juanita – Diminutive of Juana, meaning “God is gracious” (Spanish origin)
42. Kaitlyn – “Pure” (Irish origin, variant of Catherine)
43. Katherine – “Pure” (Greek origin)
44. Layla – “Night” (Arabic origin)
45. Leona – “Lioness” (Latin origin)
46. Lila – “Night” or “dark beauty” (Arabic origin)
47. Loretta – “Bay laurel” (Latin origin) or specifically after Loretta Lynn, the country music legend.
48. Lucy – “Light” (Latin origin)
49. Mae – “Bitter” or “pearl” (Hebrew origin, variant of May or a month name)
50. Maeve – “She who intoxicates” (Irish origin)
51. Magnolia – Named after the flower, representing “dignity” and “nobility.”
52. Margaret – “Pearl” (Greek origin)
53. Martina – “Warlike” (Latin origin, feminine form of Martin)
54. Maybelle – “Lovable” (French origin, variant of Mabel)
55. Olivia – “Olive tree” (Latin origin)
56. Paisley – Refers to the Paisley pattern or town in Scotland (Scottish origin)
57. Patsy – Diminutive of Patricia, meaning “noble,” or after Patsy Cline, the iconic country singer.
58. Peaches – A playful and sweet name, derived from the fruit.
59. Pearl – “Pearl” (Latin origin, representing purity and beauty)
60. Rebecca – “To bind” or “to tie” (Hebrew origin)
61. Rosalie – “Rose” (Latin origin, diminutive of Rosa)
62. Ruby – “Red precious stone” (Latin origin)
63. Shania – “I’m on my way” (Ojibwe origin), specifically after Shania Twain, the country music superstar.
64. Tammy – Diminutive of Tamara, meaning “palm tree,” or specifically after Tammy Wynette, the country music legend.
65. Trisha – Diminutive of Patricia, meaning “noble,” or specifically after Trisha Yearwood, the country music star.
66. Wynonna – “First-born daughter” (Native American origin, associated with country singer Wynonna Judd).

68 Cute Southern Name Ideas for Boys

1. 1. Abbott – “Father” or “priest” (Old English origin)
   2. Aldean – “Old friend” (English origin)
   3. Bandit – A playful name meaning “outlaw” or “thief” (English origin)
   4. Beau – “Handsome” or “beautiful” (French origin)
   5. Blake – “Fair-haired” or “dark” (English origin), specifically in reference to Blake Shelton, the country music star.
   6. Boone – “Good” or “blessing” (French origin)
   7. Buddy – “Friend” (English origin, often used as a term of endearment)
   8. Buster – “Tough guy” or “someone who breaks things” (American slang origin)
   9. Cade – “Round” or “barrel” (Old English origin)
   10. Cash – “Wealth” or “money” (English origin), or specifically in reference to Johnny Cash, the iconic singer-songwriter.
   11. Chesney – “Oak grove” (English origin), also inspired by country music star Kenny Chesney.
   12. Cody – “Helpful” or “cushion” (Irish origin)
   13. Colton – “From the coal town” (English origin)
   14. Cowboy – A term for a cattle herder, often associated with rugged independence (American origin)
   15. Dakota – “Friend” or “ally” (Native American Sioux origin, unisex)
   16. Dale – “Valley” (Old English origin)
   17. Dallas – “Meadow dwelling” (Scottish origin)
   18. Dalton – “From the valley town” (English origin)
   19. Durango – Refers to the city in Mexico or Colorado, often associated with toughness (Spanish origin)
   20. Easton – “East town” (English origin)
   21. Eli – “Ascended” or “uplifted” (Hebrew origin)
   22. Fiddle – A playful name referring to the musical instrument, often associated with country music.
   23. Finley – “Fair-haired hero” (Irish origin)
   24. Forrest – “Of the forest” (English origin, nature name)
   25. Garth – “Enclosed garden” (Old Norse origin), or specifically in reference to Garth Brooks, the country music legend.
   26. Grayson – “Son of the steward” (English origin)
   27. Gumbo – A fun name referring to the Louisiana stew, often associated with Southern culture.
   28. Hank – “Ruler of the home” (German origin), or in reference to Hank Williams, the country music icon.
   29. Houston – “Settlement on the hill” (Scottish origin)
   30. Jase – Short form of Jason, meaning “healer” (Greek origin)
   31. Jax – Diminutive of Jackson, meaning “son of Jack” (English origin)
   32. Jessie – “Wealthy” or “God’s gift” (Hebrew origin, unisex)
   33. Jojo – Diminutive of Joseph or Joanna, meaning “God will increase” (Hebrew origin, unisex)
   34. Judd – “Praised” or “praised one” (Hebrew origin)
   35. Kade – Variant of Cade, meaning “round” or “barrel” (Old English origin)
   36. Kenny – Diminutive of Kenneth, meaning “handsome” (Scottish origin), or in reference to Kenny Rogers, the country music star.
   37. Knox – “Round hill” (Scottish origin)
   38. Landon – “Long hill” (English origin)
   39. Luke – “Light-giving” (Greek origin)
   40. Marley – “Pleasant seaside meadow” (Old English origin), often associated with Bob Marley, though it can be used more broadly.
   41. Marshall – “Horsekeeper” or “steward” (Old French origin)
   42. Maverick – “Independent” or “nonconformist” (American origin)
   43. McGraw – “Son of Gráinne” (Irish origin), or specifically in reference to Tim McGraw, the country music star.
   44. Nash – “By the ash tree” (English origin)
   45. Nolan – “Champion” or “noble” (Irish origin)
   46. Outlaw – A playful name meaning “one who is outside the law” (English origin)
   47. Owen – “Young warrior” or “noble” (Welsh origin)
   48. Paxton – “Peace town” (English origin)
   49. Phoenix – A mythical bird symbolizing rebirth and immortality (Greek origin)
   50. Porter – “Gatekeeper” or “doorkeeper” (English origin)
   51. Quincy – “Estate of the fifth son” (French origin)
   52. Rhett – “Advice” (Dutch origin), often associated with Rhett Butler from Gone with the Wind.
   53. Riley – “Valiant” or “rye clearing” (Irish origin, unisex)
   54. Ryder – “Horseman” or “mounted warrior” (English origin)
   55. Sawyer – “Woodcutter” (English origin)
   56. Simon – “Listener” (Hebrew origin)
   57. Talon – Refers to the claw of a bird of prey, symbolizing strength and sharpness (French origin)
   58. Toby – “God is good” (Hebrew origin)
   59. Tucker – “Garment maker” (English origin)
   60. Tyler – “Tile maker” (English origin)
   61. Vance – “Marshland” (English origin)
   62. Vince – Short for Vincent, meaning “conquering” or “victorious” (Latin origin)
   63. Waylon – “Land by the road” (English origin), or specifically in reference to Waylon Jennings, the country music legend.
   64. West – Refers to the direction or region, often symbolizing new beginnings or adventure.
   65. Willie – Diminutive of William, meaning “resolute protector” (German origin), or specifically in reference to Willie Nelson, the iconic country singer.
   66. Wyatt – “Brave in war” (Old English origin)
   67. Zane – “God is gracious” or “gift from God” (Hebrew origin)

Cute, right?

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