Bringing home your puppy is such a life-changing experience. There are so many exciting things to look forward to—including naming! After all, naming your dog establishes a bond between you that starts your long-lasting relationship.
Perhaps the dog that you have reminds you of the West in some way, whether it be its physical appearance or its laid-back cowboy-style attitude. Or maybe you’re just a person who absolutely loves all things Western and wants your dog to fit inside of that mold.
Regardless, we have a slew of gun-totin’, rip-snortin’ Western names for you to check out. Hopefully, you find a few that strike your fancy.
- How to Name Your Dog
- Cowboy/Cowgirl Names
- Western Movie Character Names
- Historical Western Folk Names
- Funny Western/Country Names
- Western-World Words as Dog Names
How to Name Your Dog
You might think of a ton of Western names that you really like. But how do you ever just choose one? Here are some good tips on how to make your selection.
Choose Something Sentimental
Maybe you have this particular Western movie that you really fancy. If so, you can check out the list of character names in that film and choose your favorite one.
Flip a Coin
If you’re stuck between two really great names, flip a coin. You might not be able to choose, so let the universe decide for you!
Get the Family Opinion
If you’re naming your dog, getting your family’s input might be a fun idea. After all, these are people you care about who will interact with your dog on a regular basis. Ask for their ideas and get some new suggestions.
Take a Poll on Social Media
Once you have it down to a few choices, you can always take to social media platforms to make the final decision. Ask people on your friends list what their favorite is from your chosen series of names. Whatever name receives the most votes, go with that!
Cowboy/Cowgirl Names
Maybe you don’t want to name your dog after any character in particular. But, you do want to give them a name of the time period here. We have wrangled up several common names during this historical period.
Cowboy Names
- Duke
- Dakota
- Morgan
- Colton
- Boone
- Sawyer
- Amos
- Wilder
- Bill
- Walker
- Josephus
- Jeb
- Bo
- Flynn
- Ford
- Cooper
- Ike
- Lawrence
- Reid
- Rueben
- Ranger
- Virgil
- Wesley
- Gary
- Holt
- Earl
- Coleman
- Cassidy
- Carson
- Clint
- Alonzo
- Bart
- Chet
- Maverick
- Clive
- Dale
- Tex
- Jericho
- Dallas
- Lawson
- Denver
- Flint
- Marshall
- Hank
- Huck
- Jimmy
- Edwin
- Tim
- Harry
- Huckleberry
Cowgirl Names
- Daisy
- Dixie
- Loretta
- Shania
- Abigail
- Rosie
- Nellie
- Ellie Mae
- Betsy
- Gracie
- Bea
- Constance
- Bonnie
- Gretchen
- Dolly
- Harper
- Mae
- Clara
- Jane
- Montana
- Fae
- Hallie
- Hattie
- Laramie
- Iris
- Olive
- Delilah
- Nora
- Georgia
- Vera
- Harriet
- Quinn
- Penelope
- Maisie
- Lucille
- Millie
- Louella
- Laverne
- Jolene
- Tallulah
- Claudette
- Lucille
- Ruthie
- Willa
- Shelby
- Sadie
- Reese
- Maggie
- Birdie
- Blythe
- Blossom
- Avery
- Fern
- Goldie
- Elsie
Western Movie Character Names
If you’re looking for a solid Western name, you are probably familiar with Western films! Here are some characters—some you might know, some you might have to Google—but they give a Hollywood spin on your new dog’s identity!
Male Western Movie Character Names
- Josey Wales
- Rooster Cogburn
- Wyatt Earp
- Bill Pickett
- Tom Ketchum
- Doc Holliday
- Lone Ranger
- Jesse James
- Wild Bill
- Butch Cassidy
- Bass Reeves
- Tiburcio Vasquez
- Davy Crockett
- Will Kane
- Harmonica
- Colonel Douglas Mortimer
- Tonto
- Bernardo O’Reilly
- James West
- Ethan Edwards
- Roy Barcroft
- Bass Reeves
- Eric “Hoss” Cartwright
- William Munny
- Buffalo Bill
Female Western Character Names
- Calamity Jane
- Stagecoach Mary
- Belle Starr
- Annie Oakley
- Laura Bullion
- Broomhilda Von Shaft
- Gertrude Moltke Bernard
- Frenchy
- Mattie Ross
- Etta Place
- Sue Barlow
- Constance Miller
- Kerry Washington
- Victoria Barkley
- Mercedes McCambridge
- Claudia Cardinales
- Sister Sara
- Rose Hood
- Marlene Dietrich
- Hailee Steinfeld
- Alma Garret
- Lorena Wood
- Annie Galipeau
- Daisy Domergue
- Miss Kitty
Historical Western Folk Names
If you’re a history buff, you’ll love this category! Here are some real figures from the American Old West world.
Male Historical Western Folk Names
- Ah Toy
- Alfred Shea Addis
- James Averell
- Elfego Baca
- Roy Bean
- Oliver Loving
- Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo
- Nathaniel P. Langford
- Auguste Lacome
- Kootenay Brown
- Black Beaver
- Abraham Klauber
- Conrad Kohrs
- Arizona John Burke
- Lemuel Carpenter
- Cairook
- Joseph McCoy
- Crazy Horse
- Anton Docher
- Trinidad Swilling
- Cochise
- Red Shirt
- Brushy Bill Roberts
- Horace Tabor
- Granville Stuart
- George Scarborough
- Albert Jennings Fountain
- Charles “Buffalo” Jones
- Brewster Higley
- Langsford Hastings
Female Historical Western Folk Names
- Big Nose Kate
- Mattie Blaylock
- Sarah A. Bowman
- Maria Gertrude Barcelo
- Kitty Leroy
- Esther Hobart Morris
- Mother Damnable
- Della Moore
- Martha Gay Masterson
- Susan Shelby Magoffin
- Josephine Airey
- Susan Anderson
- Josephine Earp
- Mary Fields
- Poker Alice
- Ellen Watson
- Sarah Kirby-Stark
- Ora Rush-Weed
- Pearl de Vere
- Marietta Judah
- Mollie Johnson
- Libby Thompson
- Sedona Schnebly
- Dora DuFran
- Olive Oatman
- Louisa Federici
- Julia Ann Rudolph
- Fannie Porter
- Biddy Mason
- Mattie Silks
Funny Western/Country Names
You may be looking for an element of entertainment. After all, if you start yelling these names at the dog park, you will turn some heads. Here are several hilarious Western names that will raise eyebrows!
Male Funny Western/Country Names
- Bowslinger Bob
- Ridin’ Pete
- Spurs McGavin
- Bullet Bill
- Chaps McFerrin
- Brooks McGuthrie
- Wylie Coyote
- One-Eyed Willie
- Outlaw Todd
- Firecracker Francis
- Verne McShooter
- Wheezy Pete
- Pappy Daniels
- Lizard Larry
- Desert Dan
- Big Steve
- High-Noon Henry
- Doc Masterson
- Roadkill Ron
- Mangy Milton
Female Funny Western/Country Names
- Saddlebag Sally
- Pistol-Packin’ Patty
- One-Shot Shawnda
- Tubby Tilly
- Bronco Betty
- Downhome Deirdre
- Cactus Kate
- Saloon Sandy
- Wanda Shooterson
- Rusty Rhonda
- Wranglin’ Rosie
- Dusty Marigold
- Long-time Laverne
- Brothel Barb
- Gunpowder Gilda
- Sure-thing Shirley
- Bootsy Sue
- Tumbleweed Tilda
- Rainmaker Ruth
- Rita of the Ranch
Western-World Words as Dog Names
Here are some Western-related slang words that could be equally cool as names! Most of these are totally unisex, so it will be fine if you have a guy or a gal.
- Ace-High
- Desert Canary
- Howdy
- Tenderfoot
- Varmint
- Yellow-Belly
- Wobblin’ Jaw
- Addle-pot
- Ballyhoo
- Sticks
- Balderdash
- Rowel
- Stepping Ken
- Banco
- Bandera
- Rook
- Squat
- Belvidere
- Sashaw
- Doggery
- Speeler
- Fraggle
- Guttersnipe
- Stomp
- Hornswoggle
- Lunkhead
- Slush
- Gallinipper
- Nobby
- Shivaree
- Slap Jack
- Vega
- Skookum
- Wattles
- Stogie
- Gambusino
- Skink
- Zangero
- Woolsey
- Temescal
- Sipper
- Poker
- Ojala
- Humbug
- Longhorn
- Resaca
- Lubber
- Tativate
- Groggery
- Shanty
- Gritty
- Mosey
- Taffy
- Sowbelly
- Molocher
- Paseo
- Banjo
- Ringy
- Sodbuster
- Druthers
- Buggy
- Hoecake
- Plumb
- Hissy
- Sealy
- Trampoose
- Scrouge
- Fandango
- Benzinery
- Rassle
- Buck Nun
- Yodel
- Moonshine
- Rocky Top
- Britches
- Dadgummit
- Honky-Tonk
- Reckon
- Skedaddle
- Curmudgeon
- Cush
- Euchre
- Gammon
- Yamp
- Tottie
Conclusion
So which one of these country western names tickled you pink? If you need help deciding, you can choose one of the methods we discussed earlier in the article to slim your pickins.
Which was your favorite?
However, if you haven’t found the one – no problem! We have a ton of other dog name lists you can check out:
- Harry Potter Dog Names
- Game of Thrones Dog Names
- Exotic Dog Names
- Red Dog Names: Fiery Ideas for Ginger Pups
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How to Name Your Dog
