Bossie Names

The Bossie is a mixed breed dog–a cross between the Boston Terrier and Australian Shepherd dog breeds. Medium in size, energetic, and loyal, these pups inherited some of the best qualities from both of their parents.

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AlvinNoble Friend
AmigoA friend or comrade; derived from the word "amar" meaning "to love".
AmityFriendship.
AmyBeloved
ArbyFast food restaurant chain.
BaileyCourtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
BarneyShort for barnacle.
BellaBeautiful; short for Isabella.
BenderOne Who Bends
BizzyBusy, energetic, active.
BlitzAn overwhelming all out attack.
BrotherMale sibling, also used as a term of endearment for males.
BuddyCompanion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
Cheeseerect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States
Chevyannoy continually or chronically
ChicaGirl in Spanish.
ChicoDiminutive form of Francisco; means small, boy or child.
ChloeDaphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel
ClaraA movie about an astronomer becomes obsessed with searching for life beyond earth.
Clutcha pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism
CodyHelpful
ConnellyLove, friendship.
Crankstart by cranking
CycloneViolent tropical storm, circular in nature.
DaisyDay's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.
DiamondBrilliant Gem
DijonDivine, godly.
EarnieBrave, strong, noble.
EllaYoung Girl
EmmaUniversal
FinnClear, fair or white
FlitTo hop about quickly.
FlowTo proceed smoothly and continuously.
Foxymarked by skill in deception
FrankFree, liberal, generous
FriskyLively, frolicsome and playful.
GingerReddish Orange Color
GoldieMade Of Gold
GuinnessFamous dark beer
GunnerStrong in battle (in Swedish).
HappyJoyful
HooplaBustling activity or excitement, ballyhoo, hullabaloo.
JackGod Is Gracious
JadeThe first name of agatha christie's miss marple character
JebBeloved friend.
JetTo move or travel rapidly, especially if jet-propelled.
JollyGood humored, merry.
JoyJoy
JunoThe queen of the gods in roman mythology
Konathe name of a star
LevinDear friend.
LivingstonDear friend's place.
LucyLight
MadduxSon Of Madoc
MateBritish and Australian coloquialism for friend.
MitraAngel.
MulliganIrish version of burgoo
NakotahFriend to all.
NefartariBeautiful companion.
Nibbleseat intermittently; take small bites of
NicoShort Form Of Nicholas Or Nicodemus
NolaFair Shoulder
Pala close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
PeanutGround Nut Legume
PepperThe pepper pad a handheld game console.
Pipa mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
PiperFlute Player
Pitcherthe position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
PopsShortened form of father.
Pucka vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey
Quinsya painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
Racketcelebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Rallythe feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
ReyKing
RibbieCute nickname for Riba
RicochetOf French origin meaning Skipping stone on water. Ricochet means bouncing from object to object or place to place.
RipTo move with great speed or violence.
RockyInspired by Rocky Balboa.
Rodeoan enclosure for cattle that have been rounded up
RomaFrom Rome
Rookiean awkward and inexperienced youth
RowenaWhite spear or famous friend.
RuffianTough, lawless, and brutal.
SadiePrincess
SeussFanciful rhyming stories.
SkipTo move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.
SkylerScholar
SnapA jiffy; instant of flash.
Sockshit hard
SophiaWisdom.
SophieWisdom
Southpawa person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
SparkyAn electrician
SpazSpastic.
SpiritSoul
Spota job in an organization
StaticDifficulty or trouble.
StrifeDiscord, quarrel, clash.
SurgeSudden strong increase or to burst forward.
Sweepera cleaning implement with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the implement is pushed over a carpet
Tackleput a harness
TaffyDiminutive Form Of Dafydd
TaylorOne Who Tailors Clothes
TheoDivine Gift
TiltTo rush at or charge. Also Janis Joplin's band, Full Tilt Boogie.
TroubleTo disturb the mental calm or to worry another.
WhirlTo move or go forth rapidly.
WhizGenius or to move with a rush and a sound.
Windupa concluding action
WinfreyPeaceful friend.
WinnieWhales - blessed reconciliation
WinthropFriend's village.
YadiraFriend.
ZannieGift of God/Grace.
ZipperOne who zips around at lightening speed.

Bossie Names currently rank in 365th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, Bossie Names seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Bossie Names?

These Bossie Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Spot is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Blitz.

Yadira scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Jack.

How does interest compare across the United States for Bossie Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Bossie Names.

The states that love Bossie Names the most are Rhode Island, Wisconsin and Colorado.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in California, New York and Virginia.

Which countries have the most love for Bossie Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Bossie Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Bossie Names are Iraq, Algeria and Jordan.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in The Netherlands, United States of America and Japan.