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Names for an Otterhound

The Otterhound is calm, sociable, musical and single minded on a trail, 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

Rusty

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

The classic red dog name since forever

BoyEnglish

Rowan

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

The red berried tree of Celtic protection

AnyNorse

Copper

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

For a red gold coat that gleams

AnyEnglish

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

Acadia

A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.

Maine's wild Atlantic national park

GirlFrench

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