The superstar of the herding group, the border collie is keenly alert to every opportunity, at work and at play. Their intense expression is an extension of their ability to move and work stock by using their "eye." A natural gathering dog, the border collie assumes a predatory stance, the signature crouch, and stares down the stock. She is then able to guide the stock from one pasture to another or round them up, and shed individual sheep for shearing or vaccinations.
These energetic dogs need exercise and a job to do. However, that job may be something as simple as a bone or chew toy. They are very people oriented, and like to check-in with their people whether they are hard at work or play. The are sensitive dogs that respond quickly to praise or light scolding. Too heavy of a hand or voice can easily crush their spirit.
Traditional Border Collie Names for Females
Scanning the International Sheepdog Society's (ISDS) database of over 300,000 entries in the studbook, we discovered some of the most popular names on their registry. Started in 1906 in the Scottish Borders as a trialing organization, the IDSD promotes sheepdog handler training as well as genetic health initiatives to eradicate CEA and PRA.Typically these call names are enhanced by the addition of the breeders last name or kennel name, such as "Meg" of Killiebrae. Here are twenty of the most popular traditional border collie names for girls.
Bess
Bet
Dot
Floss
Fly
Gael
Gyp
Jill
Kate
Kim
Lass or Lassie
Maid
Meg – The single most popular names in the ISDS Registry, with 13789 entries!
Mist or Myst
Nan
Nell – Second most popular female border collie name on the ISDS Registry.
Peg
Pip
Queen
Skye
Sweep
Tess
Unique Names for Border Collie Girls
Border collie females are intensely devoted companions. Intuitive and possessing a strong desire to please, these girls are always on the lookout for an opportunity to work or play with their masters. These call names celebrate their quirky sense of humor, speed and grace, as well as the subtle genius of the border collie.
Airily
Blush
Dare
Dazzle
Diva
Dream
Fancy
Flair
Flame
Flash
Fling
Flirt
Fly
Glean
Heat
Hope
Hottie
Jade
Keeper
Lash
Luna
Panda
Posh
Prada
Raven
Reckon
Rumor
Sage
Silky
Sizzle
Skittles
Sprite
Suki
Truffles
Wish
Scottish Names For Border Collie Girls
The border collie was developed in the border regions between Scotland and England. The following Scottish Gaelic names are descended from Middle Irish and, like Modern Irish, have their roots in Old Irish.
Bonnie - Fine
Carson
Davina - Beloved.
Donella – Ruler of the world.
Fergie - Vigorous.
Fiona - Fair one and Princess in the Shrek series.
Freya - Norse Goddess.
Greer – Cautious person.
Heather
Isobel – The Promise of God.
Laire - Mare, makes a good name for a strapping, big girl.
Lorna
Maidi - Young woman.
Maisi -
Mia
Moira - Star of the sea.
Rhona
Senga
Shug – Intelligent.
Skye
Sorcha - Radiant.
Irish Names For Border Collie Females
Bree - Higher power.
Bridie - Derived from Bridget, it means the high one or strength.
Colleen - Little girl.
Fallon - The leader’s daughter.
Flannery – Brave.
Keavy - Pretty and gentle.
Killian - Little Kelly and a tasty red Irish beer, this makes a great name for a choclate border collie.
Kira - Little dark girl.
Neve – Dazzling.
Nora – Honor.
Regan or Reagan
Rian – Little Ruler.
Sloane – Raider or warrior.
Welsh Names for Border Collie Girls
Carwyn – Pure love.
Deri – Oak tree, strong.
Gaynor – Lady of white magic.
Gladys – Lady of the land.
Glenda – Pure goodness. Also the name of the good witch in The Wizard of Oz.
Glennis – clean and holy woman.
Gwynn – A fair or blessed person.
Kendra – Supreme champion.
Megan – Pearl or pure.
Meredith – Ruler of the battle.
Morgan – Traveling the sea. A great name for an imported dog.
Von – Little one.
Wyn - Fair.
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