Easy-to-Call Dog Names

A friendly form of Abigail, "father's joy".

The number one — a winner's name.

Small now, mighty oak later.

A warm pet form of Alfred, "wise counsellor".

Of the high mountains.

Golden fossilised tree resin — warm and glowing.

A heavenly messenger — worn with varying accuracy.

Means "one strength"; also a very good cow.

A warm pet form of Anne, "grace".

God of the sun, music and light.

A friendly form of Archibald, "genuinely bold".

A breezy modern favourite, possibly from "fortified hill".

The trembling-leafed alpine tree.

The Titan who carried the sky — strong and steady.

Means "great, venerable"; the golden month.

Linked to avis, "bird" — sleek and simple.

From Absalom, "father of peace" — with rock energy.

Round, chewy and best in the morning.

An old word for a castle wall; also "bailiff".

A jovial form of Barnaby, "son of comfort".

The royal herb; from basileus, "king".

An old trade name meaning "baker".

A sheltered curve of coast; also a reddish-brown coat.

The big, huggable animal — great for gentle giants.

Means "handsome".

Means "beautiful" — a warm, timeless favourite.

A soft form of Benjamin, "son of the right hand".

A cheerful form of Benjamin.

Small, sweet and easily lost in the garden.

A friendly form of William, "resolute protector".

The graceful silver-barked tree.

Golden, warm and universally loved.

A burst of flame; also a white facial marking.

Spring flowers at their happiest.

The colour of sky and heelers — a farm-dog classic.

Means "awakening, enlightenment".

Lightning fast — for the sprinter of the pack.

Scots for "pretty, charming".

Who really runs the household.

Means "fair-haired"; forever linked to David Bowie.

The wild blackberry thicket — scruffy and sweet.

The warming spirit — golden and mellow.

A light wind — easy by nature.

New York's toughest borough.

A small, clear stream.

Rich, sweet and chocolate-brown.

Means "brown" — a natural for brown coats.

Literally "friend" — the classic companion's name.

Vintage tough-guy charm with a wagging tail.

Golden, smooth and melts at attention.

Means "at the byres"; the romantic poet who loved his dog.

The great Roman general — a long-serving dog classic.

Sweetness in a wrapper.

The great carved gorge.

Means "vigilant, watchful".

For Johnny — the man in black.

A pet form of Cassandra, the prophetess of Troy.

The tall, fragrant evergreen.

The spiced, milky tea — warm and comforting.

A friendly form of Charles, meaning "free man".