Independent Dog Names

Planning to raise a free-thinking, independent doggy? Here are the best names for independent dogs.

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Abram
Meaning: Father of a multitude or many nations
Albert
Meaning: Refers to the famous scientist, albert einstein
Aldona
Meaning: Old
Alec
Meaning: Defending men
Alison
Meaning: Noble kind
Alma
Meaning: Soul
Alta
Meaning: Tall
Angelica
Meaning: Of the angels
Angie
Meaning: Messenger
Annabeth
Meaning: Variant Of Anne. Biblical: Devout Woman Who Saw Infant Jesus Presented At The Temple In Jerusalem.
Annie
Meaning: Grace
Arlene
Meaning: An oath
Audra
Meaning: Storm
Avasa
Meaning: Independent
Babette
Meaning: My god is a vow
Becky
Meaning: To tie
Bel
Meaning: Fair: Lovely One.
Bell
Meaning: Unisexual name meaning ''beauty.''
Bella
Meaning: Beautiful; short for Isabella.
Belle
Meaning: Beautiful
Bertram
Meaning: Famous raven
Bess
Meaning: Diminutive Of Elizabeth.
Bessy
Meaning: Diminutive of elizabeth.
Bill
Meaning: From shaun of the dead.
Billie
Meaning: Will, desire and helmet protection
Billy
Meaning: Resolute protector
Bina
Meaning: Of the Sabine tribe
Brianna
Meaning: Noble, strong, virtuous
Cai
Meaning: Female
Carrie
Meaning: Abbreviation Of Carol And Caroline From The Masculine Charles Meaning Manly
Cassie
Meaning: She who entangles men
Cathy
Meaning: Pure
Charlie
Meaning: Free man
Chay
Meaning: He will enlarge
Chi
Meaning: Younger generation
Chris
Meaning: Bearer of christ
Christy
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Cindy
Meaning: Light
Cleo
Meaning: Of a well known father
Cleopatra
Meaning: Glory + father
Connie
Meaning: Steadfast
Curt
Meaning: Short
Danny
Meaning: God is my judge
Debbie
Meaning: A bee
Dee
Meaning: Abbreviation Of Names Beginning With The Letter D.
Del
Meaning: Pretty
Della
Meaning: Noble
Derry
Meaning: Oak Grove. Surname.
Don
Meaning: World rule
Dora
Meaning: Gift
Drew
Meaning: Man warrior
Elia
Meaning: My God Is Jehovah. Variant Of Hebrew Elijah.
Eliza
Meaning: My god is a vow
Ellen
Meaning: Torch
Emmy
Meaning: Rival
Ermin
Meaning: Whole, universal
Ernie
Meaning: Earnest, serious
Everett
Meaning: Brave; strong as a wild boar
Fainche
Meaning: Free
Floramaria
Meaning: Flower Of Mary
Francesca
Meaning: From France
Francis
Meaning: From france
Free
Meaning: Free
Freedom
Meaning: Freedom, liberty
Gail
Meaning: Father in rejoicing
Gale
Meaning: Father in rejoicing
Garfield
Meaning: Refers to the grumpy cat
Gayle
Meaning: Father in rejoicing
Gene
Meaning: Well born
Gerry
Meaning: Spear ruler
Gina
Meaning: Abbreviation Of Names Ending In -Gina.
Glory
Meaning: Glory
Gracie
Meaning: Good will
Greg
Meaning: Watcher
Gregg
Meaning: Watcher
Gunda
Meaning: War
Gus
Meaning: Worthy of respect; diminutive of Augustus.
Harry
Meaning: Home ruler
Henry
Meaning: Home ruler
Hester
Meaning: Star
Ina
Meaning: Unisexual Name Meaning ''Illuminate; Light Up.''
Isra
Meaning: Nocturnal journey
Izzy
Meaning: Short for Isabelle.
Jakayla
Meaning: Gift of God's grace.
Jalene
Meaning: Jay and Leen
Jay
Meaning: Jay bird
Jeanie
Meaning: God is gracious
Jeanne
Meaning: God is gracious
Jerry
Meaning: Spear ruler
Jo
Meaning: He will enlarge
Jock
Meaning: Supplanter
Joe
Meaning: He will enlarge
Kane
Meaning: Little battler
Kathy
Meaning: Pure
Kavindra
Meaning: Chief of poets
Kesler
Meaning: Independent And Energetic
Kirstie
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Larry
Meaning: Man from Laurentum
Lena
Meaning: The bright one
Lexy
Meaning: Defending men
Liberty
Meaning: Freedom
Lincoln
Meaning: Lake settlement, lake colony
Lyra
Meaning: Lyre
Mac
Meaning: Son
Maggie
Meaning: Pearl
Magic
Meaning: Mystical powers in mythology.
Marc
Meaning: From the god Mars
Marcela
Meaning: Little Marcus
Marco
Meaning: Explorer marco polo
Maverick
Meaning: Rebellious.
Meryl
Meaning: Bright as the sea
Mina
Meaning: Will, desire
Miracle
Meaning: Something wonderful
Moses
Meaning: Morose
Nancy
Meaning: Referencing sleuth nancy drew
Nell
Meaning: Abbreviation Of Eleanor Shining Light.
Nora
Meaning: Light
Ove
Meaning: Mythical Daughter Of Dearg
Pirate
Meaning: Robber Of The Sea
Plato
Meaning: A philosopher in greek mythology.
Priscilla
Meaning: Ancient
Queen
Meaning: Female ruler
Randy
Meaning: Shield rim
Ranger
Meaning: Gamekeeper; a rover or wanderer
Roddy
Meaning: Renown island
Rosemarie
Meaning: Sea dew
Rufus
Meaning: Red
Rune
Meaning: Sacred lore
Sandra
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Sasha
Meaning: Defending men
Serafina
Meaning: Burning one
Spirit
Meaning: Soul
Spunky
Meaning: Spirited, plucky
Steve
Meaning: Crown
Stevie
Meaning: Crown
Susan
Meaning: Lily
Thore
Meaning: Strong, brave, courageous.
Tina
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Tony
Meaning: Derived From Victoria Triumphant.
Tori
Meaning: Conqueror
Trina
Meaning: Pure
Ulf
Meaning: Protector of the inheritance
Victoria
Meaning: Goddess of triumph in roman mythology

Staying on the independent theme, these names mean free or are in some way related to the word.

If you’re looking for a dog name that expresses independence, it’s probably because you see your dog as a free-thinker. Some people want lap dogs, but you’re just happy for your pup to explore the world, however it may choose to do so.

These strong, independent dog names will serve your dog well long after puppyhood. To make it a bit easier for you to decide, here are our picks.

For male dogs, we think Ranger is a powerful, authoritative name that represents a dog who was born to find his own way. If you want an edgier pick with a cultural flair, you could opt for Marco, after the famous Venetian explorer Marco Polo, who travelled along Asia’s silk road in the 13th century.

For something a little more on the spiritual side, we also love the idea of naming a boy Spirit.

For female dogs, you could go really direct and name her Liberty. This word means freedom, and it gives you the opportunity to call your girl Libby as a cute nickname. Tori is also an adorable name for a dog. Short for Victoria, it shares the same powerful meaning – the goddess of victory.

Alma, meaning ‘soul’ in Spanish, is another sweet name for an independent girl dog.