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Names for an Old English Sheepdog

The Old English Sheepdog is sharp, energetic, devoted and quick to learn, a large dog from England. These names are matched to that character: homeland names, coat color names and names with the right amount of presence for the breed's size.

Ailsa

From the breed's homeland roots (Scottish).

From Ailsa Craig island; a hidden gem

GirlScottish

Briar

From the breed's homeland roots (English).

The wild rose thicket; pretty with thorns

AnyEnglish

Ember

From the breed's homeland roots (English).

The glowing coal; small fire, lasting warmth

AnyEnglish

Jett

From the breed's homeland roots (English).

Jet black and jet fast

BoyEnglish

Pudding

From the breed's homeland roots (English).

Soft, wobbly and comforting, just like dessert

AnyEnglish

Sprout

From the breed's homeland roots (English).

Tiny green shoot of a pup, growing fast

AnyEnglish

Onyx

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

The black gemstone; sleek and hard edged

AnyGreek

Raven

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

The black bird of myth; clever and dark feathered

GirlEnglish

Nyx

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

Goddess of the night; tiny name, huge dark

GirlGreek

Pearl

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

The sea gem; small, round and precious sounding

GirlLatin

Frost

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

For a white coat and a cool head

BoyEnglish

Yuki

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

Japanese for snow; perfect for a white coat

AnyJapanese

Snowball

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

Round, white and rolling downhill fast

AnyEnglish

Misty

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

Soft grey mornings and gentle edges

GirlEnglish

Storm

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

Weather with teeth; for a grey or thunderous pup

AnyEnglish

Luna

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

Latin for the moon; the top girl name for a reason

GirlLatin

Bear

A name with the size to match this breed.

For a big cuddly lump who thinks he is fierce

BoyEnglish

Titan

A name with the size to match this breed.

The elder gods of Greek myth; huge name, huge dog

BoyGreek

Atlas

A name with the size to match this breed.

The titan who carried the sky; strength with a map

BoyGreek

Tank

A name with the size to match this breed.

Built like one; best on a broad, unstoppable boy

BoyEnglish

Duke

A name with the size to match this breed.

A noble title; suits a dignified, steady boy

BoyLatin

Goliath

A name with the size to match this breed.

The giant of the Bible; made for gentle giants

BoyHebrew

Bruno

A name with the size to match this breed.

German for brown; heavyweight and loyal sounding

BoyGerman

Rocky

A name with the size to match this breed.

For a scrappy fighter with a soft heart

BoyEnglish

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