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Greyhound Names

Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs to chase hare, foxes, and deer. Canines in this dog breed can reach speeds of 40 to 45 miles per hour, making them the Ferraris of the dog world. Not surprisingly, Greyhounds made a name for themselves as racing dogs and are still used in racing today. They also participate in many other dog sports, including lure coursing, conformation, obedience, and agility. Beyond their grace and speed, people love them for their sweet, mild nature.

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Greyhound Names For Boys

Alan

Joy

Apollo

Destroyer; god of music, poetry, prophecy, archery and medicine

Arnold

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Aspen

Quaking Tree

Astro

Of The Stars

Ayo

Full of joy

Birdie

Little Bird

Bizzy

Busy, energetic, active.

Boomer

Large, loud or notable; also a slang term for people of the Baby Boomer generation.

Branch

a part of a forked or branching shape

Brandy

Alcohol

Brantley

Fire Brand, Field

Brownie

A legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also a small square of rich chocolate cake.

Bruce Lee

Martial arts legend.

Bruno

Brown-haired

Bubbles

Bubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."

Buck

Deer, Cowboy

Buckeye

tree having palmate leaves and large clusters of white to red flowers followed by brown shiny inedible seeds

Butternut

North American walnut tree having light-brown wood and edible nuts; source of a light-brown dye

Camo

For camouflage

Caramel

having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown

Cato

Wise, all-knowing

Champ

Short for "champion".

Chip

A word short for a chipset, or a splinter. Also the diminutive form of Charles.

Chuck

Chuck Norris

Cinnamon

The Spice

Coconut

tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics

Coffee

a medium brown to dark-brown color

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Copper

a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper

Corky

Light, buoyant, lively

Dayo

Full of joy

Eddie

Wealthy guardian; diminutive of Edward

Felix

Lucky, fortunate

Fetch

be sold for a certain price

Fluffy

like down or as soft as down

Forest

From The Woods

Frankie

Free or truthful; from France.

Freckles

a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin

Gidget

A modern term for a silly ditzy girl.

Ginger

Reddish Orange Color

Goldie

Made Of Gold

Happy

Joyful

Homer

Inspired by homer simpson.

Iggy

Firey One

Jet Li

Martial arts actor/icon

Joey

God Will Increase

Joker

A master criminal in dc comics' batman.

Kiano

Cheerful

Lolli

Candy-coated treat.

Max

Greatest

Mitch

Who Is Like God?

Murphy

Descendant of a sea warrior

Onni

Happy

Orson

Bear Cub

Oscar

Deer Lover

Peanut

Ground Nut Legume

Petey

Rock

Prairie

Flatland

Pugsley

Cute, mischievous pup.

Ramsey

Island Of Garlic

Ratko

Happiness

Roxie

Dawn.

Roxy

Dawn

Rush

To move with great speed, often in a hurried manner.

Russell

Red

Rusty

Always slow-moving.

Said

Happy

Sammy

Diminutive Form Of Samuel Or Samantha

Scooter

Small light mode of transportation.

Scout

First Explorer

Scruffy

shabby and untidy

Skeeter

Insect, mosquito, pest, bug.

Skippy

Jumping kangaroo mascot.

Spanky

Playful, mischievous child.

Sparky

An electrician

Speedy

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

Spunky

Spirited, plucky

Squirrel

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

Striker

someone who hits

Tawny

Golden Brown

Tiger

Powerful Cat, Tiger

Tootsie

Tootsie roll

Tyson

Firebrand; son of Denis.

Vinod

Happy

Vito

To be full of joy or energy.

Yuki

Happiness / snow

Zorro

Sly, Fox

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Characteristics of Greyhounds

first-time owners

Are Greyhounds good for first time owners?

Greyhounds can be tricky to raise, and as such they're not recommended for new dog owners.

comfortable alone

Can Greyhounds be left alone?

Greyhounds are extremely sociable dogs that need a lot of human interaction. They do not like being left alone, and are known to exhibit anxious or destructive behavior when left for long periods.

good with kids

Are Greyhounds good with kids?

Greyhounds adore children, and tend to treat them very gently as if they were their own. While caution is advised with any dog, Greyhounds certainly inspire a lot of confidence around kids.

obesity risk

Do Greyhounds gain weight easily?

Greyhounds are gluttonous eaters and gain weight very easily. You should be extremely careful not to overfeed Greyhounds, or else the problem will quickly escalate towards obesity.

shedding potential

Do Greyhounds shed a lot?

Greyhounds are pretty big shedders, especially in the summer. Brushing their hair often can help to reduce the amount of hair that piles up on your carpets and floors.

drool factor

Do Greyhounds drool a lot?

We're sorry to say that Greyhounds are enormous droolers. You have to just learn to love it.

health

Do Greyhounds have health problems?

Greyhounds are known to be pretty free of health problems. But you should still take them for regular check-ups.

intelligence

Are Greyhounds intelligent?

Greyhounds are known to be very intelligent dogs, and are capable of learning new commands with as few as five repetitions.

prey drive

Do Greyhounds have a prey drive?

Greyhounds are natural hunters, and will drop everything to chase squirrels, mice and groundhogs. Training them to stop can be a long process. Look out for skunks!

tendency to bark

Do Greyhounds bark a lot?

Greyhounds are what we call "selective barkers". When they bark, you should probably pay attention.

energy level

Do Greyhounds have a lot of energy?

Greyhounds have extremely high energy levels, and will absolutely test your patience as an owner. If you don't keep their minds busy, they can become irate and destructive.

intensity

Are Greyhounds intense?

Greyhounds can be intense sometimes, but are usually quite level-headed and calm.

playfulness

Are Greyhounds playful?

Greyhounds are very playful dogs that will impose themselves upon you to have their play needs met.

apartment living

Can Greyhounds be apartment dogs?

Greyhounds get along fine in apartments. They don't need too much space, so you needn't worry about keeping them in small spaces.

sensitivity

Are Greyhounds sensitive?

Greyhounds are highly sensitive and really take punishment to heart. They are very easily stimulated in general, so require gentle and stable leadership in order to flourish.

cold weather tolerance

Can Greyhounds handle cold weather?

Greyhounds cannot handle cold weather, and we strongly recommend not to adopt this type of dog if you live in wintry conditions.

hot weather tolerance

Can Greyhounds tolerate hot weather?

Greyhounds are the beach babes of the dog world, just loving the heat of the sun and living well in warm conditions.

family dogs

Are Greyhounds good family dogs?

Greyhounds love to be around lots of people, and they mix well with people all ages. You can rest assured that Greyhounds make excellent family dogs.

good with other dogs

Do Greyhounds get along with other dogs?

Greyhounds tend to get along fine with other dogs. Although they might have disagreements from time to time, they are not known for aggression or hostility.

friendly with strangers

Are Greyhounds friendly with strangers?

Greyhounds simply love human beings, and therefore you can count on them to run up to strangers for pets and cuddles. If anything, Greyhounds are almost too trusting of people.

grooming effort

Do Greyhounds need a lot of grooming?

Greyhounds require no effort whatsoever when it comes to grooming. Hooray!

size

Do Greyhounds get big?

Greyhounds grow to be quite large, so you need to consider whether or not this is compatible for your lifestyle and living space.

easy to train

Are Greyhounds easy to train?

Greyhounds are known to be extremely trainable, due to their agreeable nature and eagerness to please. Puppies will, of course, be puppies. But you have to screw up pretty badly to end up with one of the few unruly Greyhounds.

mouthiness

Are Greyhounds mouthy?

Greyhounds tend to be very mouthy, and training them to stop can take a bit of time.

wanderlust

Do Greyhounds run away?

Greyhounds are known for their wanderlust. It's strongly advisable to microchip these dogs or attach GPS trackers if they are frequently allowed to run free.

exercise needs

Do Greyhounds need a lot of exercise?

Greyhounds have extremely high energy levels, and need regular exercise. If you don't let them burn off this energy on a daily basis, they can become irate and destructive.

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How popular are Greyhound Names?

Greyhound Names currently rank in 141st place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of April 2024, Greyhound 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 Greyhound Names?

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

Happy is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Bruce Lee.

Sachiko 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 Max.

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

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

The states that love Greyhound Names the most are Oklahoma, Arkansas and Iowa.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Illinois, New Jersey and Arizona.

Which countries have the most love for Greyhound Names?

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Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Greyhound Names are Thailand, China and Israel.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Germany, Mexico and Singapore.

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