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70 Unique Names for White Dogs





Here you will find unique names for male and female whites dogs of all shapes and sizes as well as temperaments. Feel free to add your ideas in the comments section!

Male Names for White Dogs

Barley – This white grain is used in hearty soups and the brewing of beer.

Biscuit – This fluffy bread makes a great name for a light yellow lab.

Casper – The friendly ghost.

Cotton – Cotton makes a great name for a fluffy small dog, such as the American Eskimo Dog.

DeBeers – International diamond brokers and hoarders.

Denali – Sanskrit for The Great One, it is also another name for Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in Alaska.

Destin – Snow white sands of the Florida Panhandle.

Dover – The dramatic White Cliffs of Dover owe their striking appearance to a chalky composition. The mammoth cliffs rise 350 feet above the sea, making Dover an excellent name for a large white dog, such as the Great Pyrenes.

Frosty

Ghost - Ethereal white.

Glacier – Massive ice formation that glides across continents at a glacial pace.

Heron – Long legged white bird seen near water’s edge.

Nimbus – The white aura or halo often depicted above the holy.

Phantom – Ghost or figment of the imagination.

Polar – Frozen tundra at the top and bottom of the world, as well as the great white bear.

Specter – Ghostly image

Sterling – The highest quality of silver, also the British currency, the pound sterling.

 

Female Names for White Dogs

Banshee - Female ghost found of shrieking in the night.  Name your girl Banshee if she likes to bark in the evenings. 

Blanche - White in French or to whiten.

Brie – Creamy French cheese with a bloomy rind.

Chablis – Dry white wine.

Crystal – Often clear or somewhat milky, crystals bring energy to the wearer.

Dazzle – To shine or overwhelm the senses.

Downy – Soft white down makes to most luxurious pillows. Name your girl downy if she has a soft, fluffy, double coat.

Glimmer – A tiny flash of light. Perfect for small white girls.

Gloss – Shiny and reflective.

Halo – A white aura that appears over the heads of the divine and saintly.

Ibis – The slender white bird often seen in marshes and lakeside.

Icey – Ice is slang for diamonds as well as frozen liquids. Name your girl Icey if you treasure her like a fine jewel.

Ivory

Jadis – White witch in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

January – Snowy winter month, and actress who played Don Draper’s wife on Mad Men.

Jasmine – A delicate white rice.

Lacey – Irish lace is the most intricate of these fine fabrics.

Squeaky – As in squeaky clean.

Truffles – White truffles are considered the diamonds of the kitchen.

Latte – It is the white frothy, steamed milk that separates coffee from latte.

Maui – Snow white sands of Hawaii. Name your girl Maui if you want her to have a sunny disposition.

Mist – Moist droplets lighter than fog.

Opal – The opal enhances traits and increases self-esteem, self-worth and confidence.

Pearl - The jewel of the sea, pearls are associated with faithfulness, friendship and loyalty.  Pearl is an ideal female name for you canine companion.

Taffy – A sweet confection made by pulling boiled sugar and butter until it is aerated.

Wisp 

Unisex Names for Male or Female White Puppies

Bai – Chinese translation of white. 

Beryl - A type of crystal that is often white, beryl encourages honesty and freedom from confrontation. 

Chimera – Fantasy or illusion, related to ghostly.

Dall – The Dall sheep is a large white artic ram found in the Yukon and Alaska.

Dubrovnik – Croatian “White City,” Dubrovnik is constructed of white stone and marble.

Faden -  Faden quartz symbolizes “the silver cord that connects the soul to the physical self, a connection between two individuals or connection to a higher consciousness.”

Noodle – A cute name for a silly puppy.

Rime – Frosted or glazed over with ice. It is pronounced “rahym.”

Sake – Japanese rice wine.

Santorini – Coastal Greek village of all snow white buildings with cobalt blue domes, doors and shutters.

Shiro – Japanese translation of white.

Shoji – A Japanese style of architecture whose signature is partitions made of white rice paper walls.

Spirit – Paranormal being.

Trim – Clean and tidy.

Vanilla – Call your puppy vanilla in honor of the plain white ice cream or rapper Vanilla Ice.

Mountainous Names for Large White Dogs

These noble, snow-covered peaks are among the highest mountaintops in the world, and are befitting large white dogs such as the Great Pyrenees or the Great Dane. 
  • Elbert
  • Eiger
  • Everest
  • Fuji
  • Harvard
  • Jungfrau
  • Kamet
  • Kilimanjaro
  • Kinabalu
  • Logan
  • Makalu
  • Mauna Kea
  • Nanda Devi
  • Rainier
  • Whitney
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75 Male Names for Irish Setter Dogs


Names for the Red Setter Dog
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Male Dog Names from Famous Irish Americans


Brady -  Tom Brady, aka Tom Terrific, of the New England Patriots is widely regarded as the best quarterback in the history of the NFL.  Proud of his Irish roots, Tom and his father travelled together to Ireland to visit the towns and villages that trace their Irish heritage.

Cagney - James Cagney began his career in Vaudeville, as a song-and-dance man.  His early career in Hollywood soon had him typecast as a gangster, after performances in films such as The Public Enemy (where he grinds a grapefruit into his co-stars face at the breakfast table) and White Heat. While he never actually said, "You dirty rat, you," any impersonator of Cagney was bound to add that line to punctuate his sentences.  Cagney won Best Actor in 1942 for his portrayal of another Irish song-and-dance man, George M. Cohan, in the film Yankee Doodle Dandy.

Clooney - Singer and actress, Rosemary Clooney, identified herself as an Irish American artist.  Her nephew, George Clooney, carries on the family entertainment tradition having earned two oscars, one for acting and the other for producing. The name Clooney means an intriguing rogue.

Cohan - George M. Cohan was a producer, playwright, actor, composer, singer and dancer, once known as the "Man Who Owned Broadway." Immortalized in the biopic musical film, Yankee Doodle Dandy, portrayed by James Cagney, Cohan received the Congressional Gold Medal for his achievements in bolstering World War I morale, which presented to him by Franklin Roosevelt.

Cohan wrote and performed patriotic songs in support of World War I troops, such as Over There and Yankee Doodle Boy. An early pioneer of the book musical, Cohan used song and dance to advance the action of the storyline. Cohan often had productions playing simultaneously in five theatres; some of his great musicals include Going Up and Give My Regards To Broadway.

Conan - Conan O'Brian, comedian and late night talk show host, with characteristic Irish red hair.

Dempsey - Jack Dempsey, The Manassa Mauler, reigned as the heavyweight boxing champion from 1919 to 1926.  Dempsey was a cultural icon of the 1920s for his aggressive boxing style and extraordinary punching power. Dempsey's cultural heritage was an interesting mix of Irish, Cherokee and Jewish backgrounds.

Fitz or Fitzy - Francis Scott Fitzgerald was one of America's greatest authors of the Twentieth Century. His novels, The Great Gatsby, This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned and Tender Is The Night, helped define an era of artistic expression known as the Lost Generation.

The name FitzGerald harks back to the Lords of Offaly and The Earls of Kildare. Fitz means "son of" in Gaelic.

Ford - Henry Ford, the father of the Model-T, ushered in the era of assembly line manufacturing.  His father and grandfather immigrated from County Cork, Ireland, in search of a better future for themselves and their descendents. The certainly found it, as Henry Ford became on of the most influential Americans of the Twentieth Century. Against popular theory, Ford believed in paying his employees better than the average wage, so that they too could afford one of the vehicles they helped to manufacture.

Kennedy - The Kennedy clan hails from the marriage of two great Irish families, the Kennedys and Fitzgerald's of Boston.

Liam - Liam Neeson, born in Northern Ireland, became a US citizen in 2009.  His acting credits include starring roles in diverse films such as, Schindler's List, Les Miserables, Batman Begins, Clash of the Titans and Star Wars - The Phantom Menace.


Names that Embrace the Irish Setter's Exuberant Personalities

Irish dog names for the irish setter
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Breeze or Breezy
Caper
Chaos
Craft or Crafty
Dare
Dash
Dodge
Epic
Flip
Frisky
Gallant
Hardy
Hero
Prank
Rascal
Revel
Riot
Risk
Rogue
Rollick
Rush
Spartan
Sport
Sprite
Stunt
Trap or Trapper
Wager
Wiley

Famous Irish Setter Names from History and Fiction


King Timahoe - Richard Nixon's 56th birthday present, an Irish Setter gifted to him by his White House staff.

Kojak - A fictional character in Steven King's The Stand.

Mike - President Harry Truman's Irish Setter.

Milord - Favorite dog of Czar Alexander, II an Irish Red Setter.

Seamus - Mitt Romney's Irish Setter.

Rooney - In Gaelic, Rooney means red hair.

Irish Dog Names
By Adam Ziaja 

Irish Names for Male Red Setters


Brody - Irish for one who comes from the muddy place.  A great name for a birdy dog working in swampy areas.

Colin - Means uproar and tumult

Conall -  Means Powerful Wolf.

Conor - Name of the high king Conaire Mor from Irish legend.

Cormac - Named for the ancient High King, Cormac Mac Airt, who whose forty year rule was marked by fairness and justice.  Also spelled Cormack and Cormick.

Culkin - A well read man.

Dillan - Means a "flash or light" as well as faithful and loyal.

Fergus - High energy and a man of strength and virile.

Finnian - Light or fair.

Guinness - The most famous Irish Ale.

Hugh - Means fire

Kelly - Intelligent and bright.

Leary - Keeper of calves.

Liam - Means Strong willed.

Malachi - Strong angel and messenger from God.

Mannix - Monk

Pearse - Honors Patrick Pearse who helped earn Ireland independence in 1916. Also spelled Pierce and Piers.

Quinn - Wise and reasonable.

Redmond - Means counsellor and protector.

Reagan - Means Little Ruler.

Sean - Irish form of John, meaning "God's most gracious gift."

Turlach - Means one who assists and aids. A great name for a hunting companion.

Male Dog Names for Irish Dogs
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Male Red Dog Names

Blaze - Speed and glowing red fire.

Carmine - A shade of red and burly tap dancer on Laverne and Shirley.

Cinder

Copper - Red mineral or a police officer.

Ember -  A glowing red coal.

Heat - a play on the word copper.

Popo - Another play on the word copper

Russet or Rusty

Titian - A shade of red and famous Renaissance painter.



99 Names for Female Border Collies | Scottish, Irish and Welsh Dog Names

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.


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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

border collie herding names

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.

Border collies at 8 weeks old

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.

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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.

99 Names for Border Collies Male | Irish, Scottish and Gaelic Boy Dog Names

The premiere canine athlete, the border collie can do it all, and seems to always excel in any given arena. From herding to agility, obedience to rally, to search and rescue the border collie scores top honors as the most biddable and the most intelligent dog breed.

Years of selective breeding have developed a breed whose greatest desire is to please his master. The border collie employs logic to anticipate his master's wishes, as well as the collective mindset of his stock. Here are one hundred border collie names from the traditional to the unique, from Irish, Scottish and Welsh lore, that celebrate their heritage as the preeminent sheepdog and canine genius.

Traditional Border Collie Name Cap
Cap of Killiebrae working stock with the signature border collie stealthy crouch

Traditional Border Collie Names for Males


The International Sheepdog Society (ISDS) lists these following names as some of the most frequently occurring in their vast database. The most popular male name, Ben, is listed as having been used 9961 times, with ten of those Ben's being females. These names are frequently combined with that of the breeder, as in Wilson's Wartime Cap.

Ben - The most popular male border collie name of the ISDS Registry

Cap - Wilson's Wartime Cap and Wiston Cap are two of the most influential border collies in the pedigrees of the modern border collie.  Wilson's Cap appears in 17% of every puppy born's pedigree. His descendant, Wiston Cap, produced 1933 registered pups from 388 litters.

Chip - Chip off the old block - Chip makes a good name for a dog that looks or performs like his father.

Drift 

Hemp - The progenitor of the modern border collie, Old Hemp won the International Championship in sheep herding twice, once in 1910 and again in 1912. Of the 29 winners following 1906, all but 3 counted Hemp in one or both sides of their pedigree.  Born in the Northumbrian region, Hemp exemplifies the Northumbrian style border collie. So recognizable is the structure and coat of Old Hemp, that he could enter a conformation event today, and fit right in with the other conformation champions!
progenitor of the modern border collie Old Hemp
Old Hemp The Northumbrian Type Border Collie


Lad or Laddie

Moss

Nap - The Nap style border collie is named after Whitehope Nap. These dogs are smooth coated with relatively lighter bone and longer legs.  Fast and powerful, the Nap style border collie is frequently preferred for working cattle on big ranches out west.

Roy

Skye - A name for a powerful dog that covers his stock as completely as the sky above.

Spot

Sweep

Tommy - The Herdsman Tommy type border collie was named for a Hemp descendent Herdsman Tommy. This dog was a heavy boned and coated dog.  The line was known for a certain strang-headedness and good nature.

Tweed


Unique Names for Border Collie Males

Traditionally, the border collie is a black and white dog, however they come in many different colors, all of which are recognized by the AKC.  The BC can come in blue or red merle, chocolate or gold and white, blue and white and tri-black and tri-brown coat patterns. Rarer colors exist, such as the sable, lilac and white and brindle or wild sable.

Traditionally, herding handlers have preferred the black and white, tris and dark blue patterns for their stockdogs, while golds have been eschewed. These names celebrate the traditional markings are well as their sly natures when dealing with stock.

Bam Bam

Beluga

Boggle

Chisel

Coach

Domino

Haven

Honor

Lurk

Keeper

Oreo

Panda

Porter

Reflect

Schemer

Scrabble

Shade

Slinky

Smasher

Stalker

Topic

Wager

Worthy



Agility Dog Names for Border Collies


Bolt
Breeze
Chaos
Chase or Chaser
Chipper
Dash
Flash
Fury
Hero
Jet
Magic
Pow
Razzor
Rebound
Rip
Riot
Risk
Rumble
Rush
Savvy
Scooter
Slick
Sly
Snap
Sprint
Spry
Storm
Striker
Swift
Turbo
Win



Irish Border Collie Names for Males


Braden

Conall -  Means Powerful Wolf.

Culkin - A very learned man.

Fergus - Man with much energy.

Finnian - Light or fair.

Guinness - Irish Ale.

Keiran - Small dark one. A great name for a small dark-faced dog.

Kelly - Intelligent and bright.

Leary - Keeper of calves.

Liam - Means Strong willed.

Mannix - Monk

Quinn - Wise and reasonable

Reagan - Means Little Ruler.

Rowan



Scottish Boy Names for Border Collies


Angus - One who is unusually strong.

Carson - Car means marshes or mossy place; son of a man from the marshes.

Dallas - One who lives on a clearing.

Fergus - Man with great energy.

Forbes - From the fields.

Frazer - From strawberry fields; a nice name for a gold border collie.

Hendry - Ruler of the house.

Jayden

Jock - God is merciful.

Laird - Owner of the land.

Seamus - (Pronounced SHAY-mus) Following after.

Stalker is a good name for a border collie
Border collie stalking with "eye."

Welsh Names for Border Collies


Brynn - From a hilly land.

Carwyn - Pure love.

Darren

Deryn - Small but great!

Dillon - From a large sea.

Fargo - Cobbler

Gavin - White hawk.

Griffin or Griffith - A fierce creature.

Maddock - The lucky one.

Merrick - Powerful and famous.

Powell - Prominent or imminent.

Reece - Fervor.

Trevor - From a small hamlet

Vaughn - Small one.

Yale - From the slopes; a good name for a dog from a mountainous area.

50 Unexpected Name Ideas for Your Unique Black Lab Girl

By paulshannon
20 Shades of Black - Female Dog Names


Ash
Cinder
Coal
Coffee
Cosmic
Domino
Ebony
Ember
Falcon
Ivory
Jet
Lava
Licorice
Midnight
Pepper
Nimbus
Onyx
Raven
Sable
Smokey
Twilight

Names for Female Black Labs from Fashion Icons - The Little Black Dress


Orange may be the new black, but black is always stylish, sophisticated, slimming and chic. These fashion icons elevated black accessories to new heights from the little black Prada bag to the little black dress. If you want to celebrate your lab's feminine allure, you're sure to find a stylish name for your black Labrador girl from any one of these great fashion houses.

Names for Female Labs from Fashion icons
Givenchy's LBD defined an era.
Chanel - "Coco" Chanel transformed the black dress from a mourning must have to the essential element of the modern woman's wardrobe.  Like Henry Ford's model T, Channel's little black dress was to be afforded by women of all walks of life. It could be dressed down by day and accessorized to the hilt for evening. Chanel brought black out of the back of the closet and onto center stage.

Dior - Post 1950s introduced Christian Dior's version of the little black dress. Clean lines with a full skirt and a waspish waist would rule the fashion runway for the coming decade.

Givenchy - Hubert de Givenchy founded the house of Givenchy in 1952.  A mere 9 years later he designed a black dress for his friend, Audrey Hepburn, to wear in Blake Edward's romantic comedy, Breakfast at Tiffany's. The dress was a resounding success, defining the character of Holly Golightly from the first scene forward.  The Italian black satin dress, with matching opera gloves, defined an era in fashion, with the must have little black sheath dress. Name your girl Audrey if you prefer to honor the inspiration for the little black sheath dress.

Patou - Better known these days for their signature perfumes, Joy and 1000, Jean Patou enjoys co-credit with Coco Chanel for the invention of the little black dress.  Patou invented active wear for ladies as well as the modern necktie for gentleman.  The Frenchman designed the first sleeveless short tennis dress, and forwarded fashion that was natural and comfortable.  Name your girl Patou if you want a natural and comfortable relationship with your black lab!

Prada - Originally and Italian luggage maker, the House of Prada exploded in the late 1970s, when Miuccia Prada introduced a line of backpacks and totes made from a black military spec nylon. These subtle bags did not announce their brand with flashy patterns endlessly repeating their the company logo, rather these totes exhibited fine craftsmanship with an off-hand, shabby-chic touch of luxury. Name your black Lab Prada if you prize well crafted, yet luxuriously practical purebred dog.


Mistresses of the Dark


Drussila - Crazy, off-the-wall female vampire of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Elvira - The campy, late night horror movie host and original mistress of the dark.

Lilith - Female vampire of Bordello of Blood.

Morticia - Mother of the Addams Family.

Regine - Classy Euro-Vampire from Fright Night 2.

Selene - Fierce, loyal and protective vampire of Underworld.

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Names for Female Black Labs from Mythology


Aura - Greek and Roman goddess of the gently morning winds. Legend has it that this ethereal deity was able to disappear into this air.

Chaos - Primordial Greek God that predates the Titans and Olympians. Chaos was the first thing that existed, before anything else in the universe.  Born of Chaos were Nyx, goddess of night; Erebus god of darkness; Gaea, Earth; Tartarus, the underworld; and Eros, love. Name your lab puppy Chaos, and in time together you will find order and love.

Erebus - Greek primordial god of darkness.

Hebe - Cup bearer to the gods, she served them ambrosia and other sweet nectars.  A daughter of Zeus and Hera, she herself was the goddess of youth and able to restore youth to those who requested it.  Name your girl Hebe if you seek a companion that will keep you young at heart and in health.

Heka - Egyptian god of magic and all things supernatural.  He is the patron of wizards and physicians.

Isis - Egyptian goddess of peace, love magic, motherhood and children. Worship of her was so popular that it spread the the Greek mythology tradition as well.  Isis was the name of the first Downton Abbey female Labrador retriever. 

Nike - Winged goddess of victory. She flies over battlefields as the divine charioteer bestowing glory on the victorious.

Nyx - Beautiful primordial goddess of night, she is only glimpsed in shadows and on the periphery of night.  Even Zeus stood in awe of the great beauty and power of the primordial goddess Nyx.

Styx - Titan goddess of the river Styx, which divides the world of the living from the underworld. She fought on the side of the Olympians in their war against the Titans. To honor her, Zeus made her name part of the binding oath on which the gods swore.

Themes - Titan goddess of moral and natural order.  Justice is synonymous with Themes.  As the second wife of Zeus, their marriage cemented his role as king of the Olympian gods.  Name your puppy Themes of you are seeking an obedient well mannered dog.

Black Magic Names for Female Black Labs


Bokor - Voodoo high priest or priestess.

Juju - A magical talisman.

Jynx - a spell cast to bring about a negative outcome.

Mambo -  Female Bokor, high priestess of voodoo. Black mambo is a venomous snake, and the code name for Beatrix Kiddo's character in Kill Bill.

Vamp -  Female vampire and a burlesque routine.

Voodoo - A cult religion practiced in the Southern USA and Caribbean, based on a blending of African and Catholic traditions.

Wicca - Pagan religion that celebrates the forces of nature, and calls upon the forces of the four directions to assist in the magic.

Zemi - A good luck charm.

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50 Names for Female Yellow Labrador Retrievers | Meaningful Lab Names

Find the perfect name for your blond bombshell! These name inspirations celebrate the gentle, sunny dispositions of yellow Labrador Retriever Females as gun dogs and loving companions.

 Female Gundog Names for Yellow Labs


Annie – Annie Oakley, famous sharpshooter. 

Belle – Belle Starr, infamous American outlaw associated with the James/Younger Gang.

Jane – Calamity Jane, a professional scout and marksman who fought alongside the Native American Indians.

Katie – Mother of the Sons of Katie Elder.

Kimber – Producer of handguns and topnotch rifles.

Rossi – Producer of shotguns.

Sako – Maker of big game hunting rifles.

Tikka – Maker of bolt action rifles.

Female Lab Names From Downton Abbey


Daisy - Daisy may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but she is certainly dedicated and fiercely loyal. As a flower, the daisy represents innocence, purity and childhood.

Isis – Downton Abbey’s lovely yellow Lab, Isis, featured prominently as the focal point of two episodes of the series. Isis is an Egyptian goddess of health, marriage and wisdom and patroness of nature and magic.

Marigold – An amber shade of yellow as well as a family of hardy, bright yellow and orange flowers, Marigold is also the name of Edith’s putative ward. All that meet Marigold are enchanted by her irresistible charm. Name your Labrador Retriever Marigold, if you want everyone to covet and adore her.

Rose - The gift of a yellow rose conveys warmth, friendship and happiness.

Tiaa - Robert Crawley's gift from the Dowager Countess upon her departure, Tiaa was the wife of Pharaoh Amenhotep II and mother of Thutmose IV.


Names for Yellow Lab Girls Inspired by Famous Beaches and Islands

Beaches and tropical islands make the ideal naming inspirations for the sunny dispositions of yellow Labrador Retrievers with their sandy colored coats. Choose one of these exotic locations or, if you have a favorite beach of your own, use something nostalgic from that location to name your Lab.

Coco – Coco Beach in Costa Rica means fun in the sun for local youth and tourists alike. Its white gray sands have made it a tourist destination in spite of the fact that it is nothing more than a small fishing village.

Juno – The Atlantic coast beach of Florida, named after the Roman goddess Juno. Juno is the goddess of pregnancy, childbirth and marriage, and as the wife of Jupiter, is the Queen of the Gods. She is also the patron of finances of the Roman people and protector of the mint. Name your Lab Juno if you want secure finances and a fecund family life.

Martha – Laid back Martha’s Vineyard is also the namesake of Paul McCartney’s old English sheepdog, Martha. Martha My Dear makes an ideal name for a chilled-out Lab.

Maui - The jewel in the Hawaiian islands, Maui with its flagship Waikiki Beach,
is the apex of  beach side luxury.

maui island beach
'Lahaina Beach on West Maui


Miami – With its pure white beaches, Miami has become a sophisticated center of fashion, entertainment and commerce.  Nicknamed the Capitol of Latin America and the Magic City, this Art Deco masterpiece attracts tourists from around the globe. Name your girl Miami if you want a cosmopolitan beauty.

Myrtle – South Carolina’s most popular beach, Myrtle is the name of the shrub first sacrificed to Venus and is a symbol of love.

Rosemary – Located in the Florida Panhandle, Rosemary Beach is distinctive for the contrast of its dark mahogany beach houses against pure white sands. As an herb, rosemary is often worn by brides in a wreath to represent love, fidelity and abiding friendship.

Sandy - The color of a yellow Lab's coat.

Sarasota - Sarasota, Florida was a mecca for Socialites to winter over prior to World War I. John Ringling and his wife soon made Sarasota home, building a museum to house their personal collection of Old Dutch mater Paintings. Eventually Sarasota became Ringling Brothers Circus' winter headquarters, thus making Sarasota The Circus Town.  Name your female lab Srasota if you love the circus that is high society.

Sunny - The happy go lucky disposition of every Labrador retriever.

Tybee - An island off the coast of Savannah, Georgia, Tybee represents a life of gentle warm winds and absolute relaxation.


Names for Labrador Retriever Females Inspired by Deserts and Lavish Desert Cities


Deserts cover ten percent of the Earth's land mass.  While they may appear daunting and lifeless, the secret world of the desert holds more life forms than any other climatic region other than the tropical rain forest. The golden tones of these famous deserts and desert cities lend themselves to unique naming ideas for yellow female Labs.

Cairo – The capitol of Egypt and cradle of civilization.

Dubai – Located in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a towering futuristic desert oasis. Name your Lab girl Dubia, if you want a forward-thinking modern girl.

Gobi -  Massive Chinese desert and the largest desert region in Asia.

Mojave - United States Desert that covers California, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and parts of Utah.

Phoenix – The mythical phoenix is a glorious bird that bursts into flame and then rises from its own ashes renewed.  Name your Lab Phoenix if you want a resilient girl with more lives than a cat.

Reno -  A trend setter, Reno was a popular divorce city during the 1930's and at the forefront of the creation of the modern day hotel/casino destination city.

Sahara – The vast Sahara desert covers over nine million miles, amounting to ten percent of the African continent.

Sirocco – Desert wind from the Sarah that reaches near hurricane force winds.

Taos – Taos, New Mexico is located in the high desert with a well-known artist community and traditional pueblos.

Tucson – Tucson is Arizona’s second largest desert city after Phoenix.  In the nearby desert one can find rare minerals and fossils, encouraging the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show to grow to be the largest and most prestigious show of its kind in the world.

Vegas - For all that glitters, a replica of it exists in Las Vegas.  Remember, what happens in Vegas, stays in vegas. Name your Lab Vegas if you are seeking a discreet and fun loving companion.


Yellow Flower Inspired Names for Female Labrador Retrievers


Buttercup - Glossy yellow flowers in the shape of a cup, also the name of one of the tree Powerpuff Girls.

Daffodil – Bright, yellow daffodils herald the arrival of spring and symbolize new beginnings.  Long lived and resistant to heat and cold, daffodils thrive with little to no care. Name your girl lab Daffodil if you are seeking a gregarious girl with enduring loyalty.  You can call her Daffy for short.

Jonquil – Another flower of the daffodil family, the jonquil produces small fragrant flowers and is native to the Mediterranean. The gift of airy, bright jonquils is intended to bring peace and demonstrate sympathy for an overwhelmed friend.

Lily – Yellow lilies represent beauty, innocence and purity.  Name your female Lab Lily if you are seeking a canine companion with a faithful companion with and honest heart.

Poppy – Poppies symbolize peace, sleep and are frequently associated with remembrance of fallen soldiers. Name your girl Poppy if you are morning a lost loved one.

Saffron -  A shade of yellow and the most expensive spice, per ounce.  Saffron is said to have medicinal properties and was treasured by ancients throughout the Mediterranean. Name your girl Saffron and she will be worth her weight in gold. 

Tulip - The gift of a yellow tulip means cheerful thoughts and sunshine.


Tasty Names for Female Yellow Labrador Retrievers


Brie -  The national cheese of France, Brie is also the feminine form for Brian.  Brianne and Brian mean one who is exalted, virtuous and honorable.

Butterscotch – Made from brown sugar and butter, butterscotch sauce and candy is a luminous amber delight.  Name your girl Butterscotch and you can call her Butters for short.

Curry - A healthful spice and a tone of yellow.

Mango - A juicy yellow stone fruit as well as a couture fashion line.

Mazy – Maize (golden corn) was the staff of life for the early Native Americans as well as the Pilgrims, freshly arriving from England. Name your girl Mazy for a devoted defender and ally.

Nilla – Vanilla Wafers

Peaches -  Another juicy yellow stone fruit, peaches represent longevity, Name your girl Peaches to bestow a long healthy life.

Taffy -  Taffy as a girl's names is Welch in origin meaning "loved one."

Bonus Name - Buffy!

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