Pointer Names

Bred for several hundred years to “point” birds and small game such as rabbits, the Pointer is a versatile field dog and exceptional family dog breed. They excel in many arenas, from the field to the show ring, agility to obedience.

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Apricota shade of pink tinged with yellow
AshSuccess
AspenQuaking Tree
AstroOf The Stars
AuroraThe goddess of dawn in greco-roman mythology
BaileyCourtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
BanditA thief.
BanzaiJapanese battle cry.
Batterstrike violently and repeatedly
BearBear-like
BedlamA state of uproar and wild confusion.
BeemerBMW Motorcycle Rider.
BeezerFun, playful, lively, joyous
BenderOne Who Bends
BerettaFirearm manufacturer brand.
BlackieDark-furred pet cat.
BoltExplosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle.
BurnCombustion in rockets.
Caddya can for storing tea
Captain MarvelHeroic Superhuman Leader
CharlieFree man
ChaseSkilled hunter or huntsman.
Cheeseerect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States
Chevyannoy continually or chronically
CheyenneUnintelligible Speakers
ChloeDaphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel
CloveA Nail, Spice
Crankstart by cranking
CrashAlways on the couch.
Cuddlesmove or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
DaisyDay's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.
DashA short fast race; to move quickly.
DazeAccomplishing
DiamondBrilliant Gem
DianaThe goddess of hunting in roman mythology
DivaA moody princess
Dugouta canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log
DukeLeader, commander, governor of a province
EwokSmall species in the star wars universe.
FlipTo react to something with excitement or astonishment."
Fluffylike down or as soft as down
FlurryA gust of wind or the move in a hurried fashion.
Frecklesa small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
GambitA chess opener in which a pawn is sacrificed to obtain an advantage.
Go-goFull of energy and vitality. a mod 1960s discoteque the whisky a go-go.
GoliathA giant from the bible.
GoofySilly, ridiculous.
Grand SlamMajor tennis tournament.
GunnerStrong in battle (in Swedish).
IndianaLand Of The Indians
JadeThe first name of agatha christie's miss marple character
JaggerCarter, Peddlar
JiffyAn instant or a flash.
JokerA master criminal in dc comics' batman.
Jumboof great mass; huge and bulky
KaylaBeloved Or Who Is Like God?
KayoGood, Beautiful, Generation
KickTo drive or force as in ''she kicked it into high gear.'' Also Kathleen ''Kick'' Kennedy.
LashTo dash or fling violently.
LolaSorrows
MarleyPleasant seaside meadow
MerryJoyous and playful.
MollyOf The Sea Or Bitter
Nibbleseat intermittently; take small bites of
OdessaLong Journey
OpalPrecious Gem
OwenThe Yew Tree Or Youth
PeachesPeaches
PepperA hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.
PeppyFull of drive and fast on the pickup.
Pipa mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
Pitcherthe position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
RascalMischievous person or animal.
RedRed Haired
RipleySigourney weaver's character.
RoseStrength
RoxyDawn
RuffianTough, lawless, and brutal.
SansaSansa stark from the film and book game of thrones.
Scampone who is playfully mischievous
ScoutFirst Explorer
ScrambleTo move hastily or in a hurry.
Scruffyshabby and untidy
Sharpshootersomeone skilled in shooting
Snoopyoffensively curious or inquisitive
SookieLily
SophieWisdom
Southpawa person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
SpazSpastic.
StarlaA Star
Stickyhot or warm and humid
StretchAlways stretching.
Strikersomeone who hits
TallulahLeaping Water
Tateran edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
TheoDivine Gift
TrickRogish practical joke or illusion.
TroubleTo disturb the mental calm or to worry another.
Wagmove from side to side
Whiffa short light gust of air
WhiskTo pass or go forward lightly and rapidly.
Whiskeya liquor made from fermented mash of grain
WolfWolf
WreckThe ruin or destruction of anything. Member of the Wrecking Crew, a loose band of top notch studio musicians in LA in the 1970s.
ZaraPrincess
ZealFervor, ardor, enthusiasm.

Pointer Names currently rank in 31st place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, Pointer Names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less 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 Pointer Names?

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

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

Whiff 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 Pointer Names?

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

The states that love Pointer Names the most are Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Washington.

Which countries have the most love for Pointer Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Pointer Names are Paraguay, Ghana and Andorra.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Austria, Poland and Ukraine.