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Border Collie names

TrustedHousesitters blog writer Dan Barraclough
Dan Barraclough
24 February 20234 min read
Four Border Collies in a field

Mirror, mirror on the wall – who’s the smartest pup of them all? That’s right, Border Collies are known as the most intelligent dog breed. So, why not give your brainy buddy a name as special as they are?

From female Border Collie names to monikers inspired by the Scottish Highlands, our dog-naming experts have selected over 100 Border Collie names for you to choose. By the end, you should know exactly which name to give your smarty-pants pup.

A quick tip? Choose a name that suits your pooch’s personality, but also sounds right when calling them in for dinner, or when herding your flock (hey, they are sheepdogs, after all).

Female Border Collie names

Whether she prefers secret snuggle spots or getting her paws dirty in the paddock, your beautiful Border Collie deserves a name she can be proud of. Get all the ins-paw-ration you need from our selection of female Border Collie names…

  • Bailey
  • Bonnie
  • Darcy
  • Gracie
  • Hazel
  • Kiki
  • Luna
  • Macy
  • Mia
  • Pepper
  • Rosie
  • Sadie
  • Sasha
  • Tilly
  • Willow

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Male Border Collie names

Of course, we’ve also got some paw-esome Border Collie names for males – whether he’s a cheeky chap or docile doggy. As one of the smartest pups out there, doesn’t it make sense to give them a name suitable for a sophisticated gentleman?

  • Ace
  • Baxter
  • Charlie
  • Cooper
  • Finn
  • Hunter
  • Jasper
  • Max
  • Murphy
  • Oliver
  • Riley
  • Rusty
  • Toby
  • Winston
  • Zeus

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Cute Border Collie names

Does your perfect pooch even need a cute name? Of course they do. That’s why we’ve curated the cutest list of Border Collie names to melt your heart even more (if that’s possible)...

  • Biscuit
  • Coco
  • Cookie
  • Cupcake
  • Daisy
  • Fudge
  • Gizmo
  • Honey
  • Jellybean
  • Muffin
  • Nugget
  • Peanut
  • Poppy
  • Sprinkles
  • Teddy

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Unique names for Border Collies

Bored of boring Border Collie names? Well, no more. If you’re tired of hearing everyday names for incredible pups, then you’ll find some interesting (yet adorable) ideas on this list of unique names for a sheepdog…

  • ​​Arrow
  • Blaze
  • Canyon
  • Ember
  • Frost
  • Galaxy
  • Indie
  • Jagger
  • Karma
  • Maverick
  • Phoenix
  • Rebel
  • Rocco
  • Sable
  • Vega

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Names for brown Border Collies

Brown Border Collie? Now that’s a cute combo. Get inspired with our list of mocha-themed monikers for your gorgeous girl or boy…

  • Amber
  • Autumn
  • Caramel
  • Chestnut
  • Hazel
  • Maple
  • Mocha
  • Peanut
  • Sienna
  • Tawny
  • Terra
  • Umber
  • Whiskey
  • Woody
  • Zinnia

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Names for black and white Border Collies

While it’s the most common color for Border Collies, you can still find special and cuddle-worthy names for your four-legged family member…

  • Bandit
  • Domino
  • Flash
  • Marble
  • Oreo
  • Panda
  • Patch
  • Penguin
  • Pongo
  • Shadow
  • Smudge
  • Spot
  • Storm
  • Tuxedo
  • Zorro

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Sheepdog names for Border Collies

In the same way human surnames derive from various professions, sometimes your pooch’s name can honor theirs. If you’re looking for sheepdog names, this is the place to be…

  • Auggie
  • Dusty
  • Fleece
  • Gus
  • Herder
  • Jumper
  • Laddie
  • Nip
  • Pip
  • Scout
  • Shep
  • Skip
  • Tug
  • Wooly
  • Ziggy

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Scottish Border Collie names

Hailing from the Anglo-Scottish border region, Border Collies would perfectly suit a name from some of Britain’s most beautiful highlands. From Angus to Uist, we’ve got a braw list of Scottish Border Collie names…

  • Angus
  • Arran
  • Brodie
  • Cairn
  • Ewan
  • Finlay
  • Glen
  • Hamish
  • Isla
  • Jura
  • Lewis
  • Skye
  • Tavish
  • Uist

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Great news! Now you can stop shopping around for Sheepdog names. With our comprehensive list of Border Collie names, you should have all the inspiration you need to name your precious pup, whether they’re a brown beauty or black and white smartypants.

Still unsure? We understand (it’s a big deal, after all!). Whatever name you end up with, we always recommend choosing one that best represents your canine companion’s character, but doesn’t get confused with common commands like ‘wait’ or ‘come by’.

Of course, you know your furry friend best, or at least you’ll get to spend time understanding their personality once you welcome them into your home. That’s why we’re fully confident you’ll pick a Border Collie name that keeps you smiling and their tails wagging.

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