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The Best Blue Heeler Names for Everyone’s Taste

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Blue Heelers, or Australian Cattle Dogs, are intelligent canines that are known for being very loyal and extremely hard working. These medium-sized pups may have been bred to work on farms in the past, but today’s Blue Heelers are living the high life in the lap of their owners.

For dog owners who have recently adopted or purchased a dog of this breed, you may be wondering what kind of Australian Cattle Dog names there are out there, and which of them will suit your dog better. Whether you’re looking for Blue Heeler boy names or have a little princess pup waiting for her crown, you’re in the right place.

Great Names for Male and Female Blue Heeler Dogs

Australian Cattle Dog standing in a field

15 Most Popular Names for Blue Heelers

Like all dog breeds, the list of potential names is huge. We’ve cut this guide into sections to help you find the best dog names for your pup. Everything from Australian-themed dog names to more unique names that sound like they’ve been plucked right out of a garden. Let’s start with some popular names that you may have heard before:

  1. Blue
  2. Buddy
  3. Charlie
  4. Chase
  5. Cooper
  6. Duke
  7. Jake
  8. Max
  9. Molly
  10. Daisy
  11. Lady
  12. Lucky
  13. Lucy
  14. Rocky
  15. Roxy

15 Names with a Blue Theme

  1. Azure
  2. Blueberry/Berry
  3. Celeste
  4. Cyan
  5. Iris
  6. Jay
  7. Lapis
  8. Lazuli
  9. Luna
  10. Midnight
  11. River
  12. Ocean
  13. Sapphire
  14. Sky
  15. Thistle

Top 20 Female Blue Heeler Names

If you’re bringing home a little lady, she certainly deserves a name that brings out the beautiful shades in her fur, highlights the best parts of her personality, or will grow with her as she gets older. Naming a female dog often means moving away from things that are too “cutesy” because they can be a little embarrassing for other family members to say. To avoid that situation, we’ve rounded up some classy and stunning female Blue Heeler dog names.

cute Australian cattle puppy

  1. Amber
  2. Ash
  3. Belle
  4. Cleo
  5. Diana
  6. Faith
  7. Flora
  8. Grace
  9. Gwen
  10. Harley
  11. Honey
  12. Jade
  13. Lola
  14. Mercy
  15. Princess
  16. Queenie
  17. Rosa
  18. Shelia
  19. Venus
  20. Wren

Top 20 Male Blue Heeler Names

With the female names listed, it’s only right that we help you find a popular male name or three that your Blue Heeler might appreciate. From softer names to ones that sound like they’ve come out of a bad cop show, here are some excellent choices for the little boy you’re bringing home.

  1. Angus
  2. Bandit
  3. Bear
  4. Brock
  5. Bryn
  6. Clark
  7. Dexter
  8. Drake
  9. Kane
  10. Lenny
  11. Manny
  12. Robby
  13. Scout
  14. Seth
  15. Ted
  16. Texas
  17. Vince
  18. Winston
  19. Zach
  20. Zane

Top 20 Gender-neutral Cattle Dog Names

Pop culture can give you plenty of great ideas for Australian dog names, so it might be worth looking at the latest stories on social media or checking out your Spotify playlist for ideas. If you’re finding your choices rather lackluster, we’ve got 20 great names that work for any gender of dog. Perfect for the pup that hasn’t been sexed yet, but you want to give a name to so it feels like they’re coming home soon.

You may notice that a lot of these names are objects or food. Funny how that works for dog names…

Australian Cattle Dog in bushes

Photo by Patrick Hendry on Unsplash

  1. Alex
  2. Amazon
  3. Ari
  4. Bailey
  5. Bean
  6. Billie
  7. Biscuit
  8. Buttons
  9. Cassidy
  10. Cinnamon
  11. Dara
  12. Delta
  13. Flash
  14. Fluffy
  15. Frankie
  16. Jellybean
  17. Marley
  18. Marshmallow
  19. Mittens
  20. Noodle

15 Food and Kitchen-related Dog Names

Food names are a very popular choice when dog owners start to search for more dog names than they already have written down. They can be funny, cute, and even cool! But remember, before you make your final choice, be sure that you won’t get embarrassed shouting “Waffles!” across the dog park every day.

  1. Apple/Apples
  2. Barbie (like “barbeque” not the doll)
  3. Basil
  4. Cheddar
  5. Cherry
  6. Chip
  7. Clover
  8. Coco
  9. Jaffa
  10. Pepsi
  11. Sweet
  12. Sage
  13. Sunny
  14. Tansy
  15. Waffles

10 Amazing Flower Names for your Dog

Dogs love the great outdoors. Unless you’re an avid gardener who spends time reading gardening boos aloud, you’re unlikely to accidentally say your dog’s name if you name them after a flower. Flowers are beautiful, strong, and grow unapologetically even when they aren’t in the right place.

happy Australian Cattle Dog on dandelions

  1. Aster
  2. Buttercup
  3. Daffodil
  4. Dandelion
  5. Lavender
  6. Lily
  7. Magnolia
  8. Poppy
  9. Rose
  10. Snowdrop

10 Australian-themed Dog Names

Want a puppy name that showcases your Australian pride? How about a name that sounds like it’s come straight out of the Australian Outback! Some of these are words or names that are heavily associated with Australia, while others pay tribute to an aboriginal word or two.

  1. Alinta
  2. Amarina
  3. Aussie
  4. Bambam
  5. Bella
  6. Boomer
  7. Joey
  8. Ranger
  9. Taz
  10. TimTam

10 Aboriginal Australian Dog Names

Expanding on our last section, here are 10 additional aboriginal words that you might consider. We’ve put the meanings beside them so you can understand the true depth of the name you might tag onto your pet.

  1. Aari (mountain of strength)
  2. Carinya (happy home)
  3. Daku (sand hill)
  4. Kirra (to live)
  5. Koen (thunder)
  6. Medika (blossom/flower)
  7. Moona (one who provides light)
  8. Pankina (be happy)
  9. Tahnee (sound of the surf)
  10. Tidda (sister/best female friend)

15 Unique Names for Dogs with Style

We admit that several of these names are of the “edgy” variety, but a little dog like a Blue Heeler might appreciate a tough and rough name to carry around for the rest of their life. Or, they may like a popular name that everyone thinks is super cute.

Australian Cattle Dog running

Photo by Marcin Wojna on Unsplash

  1. Ares
  2. Arlo
  3. Crimson
  4. Duchess
  5. Echo
  6. Elmo
  7. Flynn
  8. Hunter
  9. Mars
  10. Mercury
  11. Shadow
  12. Stryker
  13. Tempest
  14. Willow
  15. Zeus

10 Perfect Human Names for a Pup

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting your dog to have a “normal” name. In fact, some dog owners prefer choosing human-like names for their pet because it’s funnier to yell the name out in public when calling your dog back. Try some of these for some inspiration!

  1. Annie
  2. Bruno
  3. Harry
  4. Hope
  5. Jesse
  6. Milo
  7. Noah
  8. Oli
  9. Oliver
  10. Scarlet

15 Geek and Nerd Names

We can’t cover every fandom, but we’re hoping that the variety of geek culture names we’ve included here will kick-start your memory. It’s often when we’re asked what our favorite series is that we forget all about the one that means the most to us. Here, you’ll find references to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, DC, Pokemon, and more.

  1. Angel
  2. Castiel
  3. Frodo
  4. Holt
  5. Magnus
  6. Misty
  7. Peggy
  8. Peter
  9. Robin
  10. Sam
  11. Simba
  12. Vulcan
  13. Wade
  14. Wanda
  15. Winchester

10 Great Names for Herding Dogs

  1. Galloway
  2. Ivy
  3. Jersey
  4. Lassie
  5. Moss
  6. Rally
  7. Rex
  8. Slick
  9. Sly
  10. Wolf

10 Best Blue Heeler Puppy Names

It is our humble opinion that any dog owner who finds themselves in search of a Blue Heeler puppy should consider one of these ten names.

Blue Heeler Puppy sitting on grass

  1. Ace
  2. Banjo
  3. Captain
  4. Chico
  5. Cody
  6. Hank
  7. Hero
  8. Melbourne
  9. Miki
  10. Sydney

15 Best Red Heeler Names

Picked up a Red Heeler Cattle Dog instead of a Blue Heeler? The great thing about this is you have a whole new color chart to explore for names! Any of the names we’ve suggested for Blue Heelers in this guide would work, except the ones that are specifically blue-themed. Instead of those, try these 10 below.

  1. Alice
  2. Apollo
  3. Arvo
  4. Blaze
  5. Blossom
  6. Boots
  7. Clifford
  8. Dawn
  9. Flame
  10. Jack
  11. Leo
  12. Penny
  13. Phoenix
  14. Rusty
  15. Sparky

red australian cattle dog in a flower field

FAQs:

Q: What’s the difference between a Red and Blue Heeler?

A: Practically nothing. The only obvious difference between a Red Heeler dog and a Blue Heeler dog is the color of the variant breed. While neither dog is actually blue or red in color, the color in their name refers to their coat color and nothing more. There are other Heeler dog breeds, too, such as Queensland Heelers and Australian Heelers.

Q: Why are dog names important?

A: Your dog’s name is important because it’s the name they will learn belongs to them. This is a crucial part of a dog’s identity and their training. Working dogs like Heelers respond best to commands when it’s obvious that they are being spoken to. By choosing a name they won’t randomly hear in their everyday life, you’ll make their training go that much more smoothly. There are plenty of dog names in our lists above – you’re sure to find something!

Q: Why adopt a Blue Heeler?

A: A forever friend takes the shape of a dog and is the most loyal, trusting, and wonderful creature to have at home. A Blue Heeler has been bred to serve at a human’s side. They aren’t large dogs, so they won’t feel intimidating to new dog owners, and they don’t take up a lot of space. Despite being working dogs, they don’t need huge amounts of exercise, either. This kind of dog is happy with a nice home, a walk or two a day, food, and a place to play and rest. As long as you can put up with their nippy antics until you train that out of them, you’ll adore having a Blue Heeler.

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