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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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
• HavocDevastation or ruinous damage.
• HeatherHeather Plant
• 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
• 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.
• OtisWealth
• PatchNoble
• PeanutGround Nut Legume
• PineconeSeed-bearing cone.
• PoppyFrom The Flower

• Quinsya painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
• RedRed Haired
• RocketA raccoon in marvel comics.
• RoxieDawn.
• RufusRed
• RustyAlways slow-moving.
• 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
• Tinyvery small
• TrickRogish practical joke or illusion.

• Umbera medium brown to dark-brown color
• 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 October 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 India, Ecuador and Israel.