Whippet Names

The Whippet dog breed was a poacher’s best friend, speedily going after rabbits and other small game. Today the Whippet competes in agility, flyball, lure coursing, rally, and obedience and is a loving therapy dog. His unique nature, friendly personality, and stylish look make him a favorite as a family companion as well as in the show ring.

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Acornfruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
AdaNoble, kind
AkelaHappy
AlanJoy
AlphaThe first letter of the greek alphabet.
AstonAston martin sports cars remain james bond's preferred mode of conveyance.
AylénCheerful
BaileyCourtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
BanditA thief.
BellaBeautiful; short for Isabella.
BennySon Of My Right Hand
BiscuitAny of various small flat sweet cakes or cookies. Literally means "twice cooked".
BizzyBusy, energetic, active.
BlackieDark-furred pet cat.
BoltExplosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle.
BoomerLarge, loud or notable; also a slang term for people of the Baby Boomer generation.
BranRaven
BrownieA legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also a small square of rich chocolate cake.
BuckDeer, Cowboy
CamoFor camouflage
CanyonA Large Ravine
CarmellaGarden
CedarType Of Tree
ChipperHappy and upbeat, also the name of the braves monosyllabic former baseman, chipper jones.
ChloeDaphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel
CloveA Nail, Spice
CocoCook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.
Coffeea medium brown to dark-brown color
CooperBarrel maker
DashA short fast race; to move quickly.
DitzaHappy and content
EdaHappiness
EloiseFamous in war
EsmeLoved
FancyCaprice, whim or illusion.
Fetchbe sold for a certain price
Fluffylike down or as soft as down
Folger"English merchant family."
Frecklesa small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
FriskyLively, frolicsome and playful.
FritzPeaceful ruler; diminutive of Friedrich.
GeoFarmer Or Location
GilaJoy
GleeHappy
HappyJoyful
HarryHome ruler
HavocDevastation or ruinous damage.
HeatherHeather Plant
Huntsmansomeone who hunts game
JackGod Is Gracious
JadeThe first name of agatha christie's miss marple character
KahluaCoffee liqueur
KaleaHappy and cheerful
KhalissiDivine, powerful, queen.
Ladya woman of refinement
Lattestrong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk
LetiShort for Leticia; meaning happy.
LibertyFreedom
Lilly BellBeautiful flower bell.
LokiThe sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.
LuannaCheerful and happy
LuckyFortunate
MadonnaMy Lady
MaggiePearl
Mai TaiA cocktail that's made with rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup and lime juice.
MapleSpecies Of Tree In The Acer Genus
MaxGreatest
Meatballground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth
MeaveHappy
MercyForgiveness.
MerryJoyous and playful.
MitsyCute little mouse.
MoxieVerve, vigor or courage. the origins of the term are from an american soft drink, trademarked as ''moxie.''
Muffina sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
NikitaUnconquerable in russian.
OnniHappy
OsheHappy
OtisWealth
PatchNoble
PeanutGround Nut Legume
Pecantree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts
PineconeSeed-bearing cone.
PoppyFrom The Flower
PrinceRoyal Son
Quinsya painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
RedRed Haired
RocketA raccoon in marvel comics.
RockyInspired by Rocky Balboa.
Roveran adult member of the Boy Scouts movement
RoxieDawn.
RufusRed
RustyAlways slow-moving.
SaidHappy
SandyDiminutive Form Of Alexander Or Sandra
SansaSansa stark from the film and book game of thrones.
SanyuHappy girl
Scampone who is playfully mischievous
ScoobyA famous cartoon canine sleuth
Scottieold Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears
Scruffyshabby and untidy
ShadowShade From Sun
Skittlea bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
Skittlesa bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins
Sorbetan ice containing no milk but having a mushy consistency; usually made from fruit juice
SparkyAn electrician
StellaStar
SuadCheerful
SugarSweet Crystal Spice
TashaBorn On Christmas Day
TeddyGift of god
Tinyvery small
TobyGod Is Good
TrickRogish practical joke or illusion.
TylerTile Maker
Umbera medium brown to dark-brown color
VinodHappy
VitoTo be full of joy or energy.
WaldoRuler
Zunia member of the Pueblo people living in western New Mexico

Whippet Names currently rank in 105th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2026, Whippet 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 Whippet Names?

These Whippet 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 Alpha.

Suad 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 Bella.

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

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

The states that love Whippet Names the most are Delaware, Oklahoma and Alaska.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Michigan, Pennsylvania and District of Columbia.

Which countries have the most love for Whippet Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Whippet Names are Brunei, Jordan and Hungary.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Ecuador, Indonesia and Israel.