Y’all ready to check out our lists of the most awesome Southern dog names? You will find themed ideas from the worlds of country music to cowboys, as well as great Southern locations. And some inspiration for coming up with unique Southern dog names all of your own!
Our Favorite Southern Dog Names
Southern dog names are great for pups growing up on a ranch, or for people that live in cities and love the country life! Inspiration for Southern puppy names can come from a number of places – from food, from city or state names, and even from music! Let’s dive straight in with our favourite.
- Addie
- Allman
- Atticus
- Banjo
- Basil
- Belle
- Billy
- Braxton
- Butch
- Cassidy
- Daphne
- Dodge
- Elvis
- Faith
- Faulkner
- Fitzgerald
- Forrest
- Franklin
- Goober
- Gretchen
- Gunner
- Harper
- Huck
- Hudson
- Julep
- Kenny
- Leroy
- Lex
- Lonestar
- Lou
- Lucille
- Madison
- Malcolm
- Myrtle
- Nellie
- Quinn
- Reba
- Rory
- Rosa
- Scarlett
- Scout
- Shelton
- Tex
- Trisha
- Twain
- Vinny
- Waylon
- Wiggly
- Yeller
- Zelda
Quick Links
We’ve divided our favourite Southern and country names into categories for you to take a look at. Click the links to jump to the desired category.
- Southern girl dog names
- Southern boy dog names
- Country music inspired names
- Ideas inspired by Southern locations
- Cowboy themed names
- Ideas inspired by Southern food
When you visit each themed section, why not take a moment to use that topic area to come up with your own unique Southern names for dogs too. In the middle of a sheet, write the theme like cowboy names. Then cover the paper with words you associate with cowboys, like Spur or Cattle, and see whether you think that would make a less common but still Southern themed name!
Southern Girl Dog Names
Here are some great ideas that will suit Southern female puppies perfectly.
- Abigail
- Ada
- Addison
- Annabelle
- Belle
- Betsy
- Caroline
- Celia
- Clarice
- Constance
- Daphne
- Darlene
- Delilah
- Etta
- Florence
- Gail
- Georgia
- Harriet
- Isabelle
- Julia
- Kasey
- Katherine
- Klara
- Lillian
- Loretta
- Lottie
- Louise
- Lucille
- Lydia
- Maryanne
- Millie
- Minnie
- Nellie
- Nora
- Odette
- Olivia
- Penelope
- Phoebe
- Priscilla
- Rose
- Ruth
- Sadie
- Shelby
- Sheridan
- Tabitha
- Theresa
- Trudy
- Violet
- Wendy
Or, perhaps you’re looking for names that will suit a boy dog!
Southern Boy Dog Names
Here are some more great ideas male dogs will love.
- Abbott
- Abel
- Albert
- Ambrose
- Archibald
- Bailey
- Bradley
- Calvin
- Carlisle
- Christian
- Clyde
- Dawson
- Drew
- Earl
- Edward
- Elliot
- Eugene
- Everett
- Francis
- Frederick
- Graham
- Harper
- Harrison
- Henry
- Isaac
- Jeremiah
- Kenneth
- Lawrence
- Magnus
- Mason
- Mercer
- Montgomery
- Nolan
- Orson
- Oscar
- Parker
- Preston
- Ralph
- Reese
- Rhett
- Rufus
- Samuel
- Sol
- Spencer
- Theodore
- Tucker
- Vaughn
- Wesley
- Wilson
- Wyatt
We don’t just have to rely on standard human names.
Country Music Inspired Southern Dog Names
Country music is popular in the south, and is a great place to turn to for dog name inspiration!
- Billy
- Brooks
- Buck
- Campbell
- Carrie
- Cash
- Carter
- Connie
- Denver
- Dixie
- Dolly
- Dwight
- Earle
- Emmylou
- Faron
- Frizzell
- Garth
- Gibson
- Guy
- Haggard
- Hank
- Johnny
- Jolene
- Judd
- Keith
- Kitty
- Loretta
- Louvin
- Marty
- McGraw
- Merle
- Miranda
- Paisley
- Patsy
- Patty
- Rascal
- Reeves
- Shania
- Stanley
- Statler
- Swift
- Tammy
- Taylor
- Tubb
- Twitty
- Underwood
- Waylon
- Webb
- Willie
- Womack
Or why not use Southern place names themselves?
Southern Location Inspired Name Ideas
Here are some of our favorite dog names inspired by real locations.
- Abbott
- Amarillo
- Antonio
- Athens
- Atlanta
- Auburn
- Augusta
- Austin
- Bee
- Bexar
- Brady
- Brenham
- Brevard
- Bryant
- Cabot
- Carolina
- Charlotte
- Collin
- Dallas
- Dawson
- Delta
- Denton
- Dover
- Foley
- Fulton
- Georgia
- Houston
- Jackson
- Jekyll
- Knoxville
- Lexington
- Louisiana
- Maverick
- Memphis
- Mena
- Montgomery
- Natchez
- Orlando
- Ozark
- Parker
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Roanoke
- Sanibel
- Savannah
- Shelby
- Tampa
- Travis
- Virginia
- Weston
Maybe you want something a little cooler?
Southern Cowboy Dog Names
How about some name ideas inspired by cowboys, ranches, and hunting?
- Ace
- Bandana
- Bangtail
- Brand
- Buckaroo
- Bull
- Bushwhacker
- Cabron
- Cayuse
- Dueller
- Dusty
- Giddy
- Greaser
- Gunner
- Gunslinger
- Herder
- Hogleg
- Hunter
- Hustler
- Jailer
- Keeper
- Lasso
- Marksman
- Maverick
- Nibbler
- Outlaw
- Partner
- Pistol
- Pony
- Popper
- Ranger
- Rattlesnake
- Rider
- Rodeo
- Rooster
- Saddler
- Saloon
- Scamp
- Sheriff
- Shooter
- Slicker
- Spurs
- Stallion
- Stampede
- Steed
- Steer
- Strangler
- Waddie
- Wrangler
- Yokel
Or, some popular old food names?
Southern Food Inspired Dog Names
If you love eating Southern food, you’re going to love these ideas.
- Ambrosia
- Apple
- Beans
- Biscuit
- Boucherie
- Boudin
- Bourbon
- Brittle
- Caramel
- Chicken
- Chili
- Cobbler
- Coconut
- Cola
- Collard
- Cookie
- Corn
- Cornbread
- Dumpling
- Fritter
- Fudge
- Grapette
- Gravy
- Greens
- Grits
- Gumbo
- Hushpuppy
- Keylime
- Lemonade
- Macaroni
- Moonpie
- Muscadine
- Oyster
- Peach
- Peanut
- Pecan
- Pepsi
- Pie
- Pimento
- Popcorn
- Praline
- Pudding
- Rum
- Sassafras
- Sazerac
- Shrimp
- Sweetie (Sweet tea!)
- Trifle
- Vidalia
- Whiskey
Other Name Guides
These choices might not be for everyone. So, if you’re still stuck and haven’t found the perfect name yet, take a look at some of our other guides below.
- Military Dog Names
- Cute Dog Names
- Funny Dog Names
- Irish Dog Names
Southern Dog Names
Did you find the perfect name on this list? We would love to hear which one you picked for your puppy. We would love to hear your ideas for some great Southern names in the comments. We would love to hear about your favourite.
