Best Dog Names For Border Collies(Male & Female Ideas)

Okay, so I decided to get a Border Collie! Super smart dogs, but I needed the perfect name. Something that fit their energy and intelligence. Here's how I went about it:

Brainstorming Like Crazy

First, I grabbed a notebook and started jotting down anything that came to mind. I thought about words that described Border Collies:

• Fast
• Agile
• Smart
• Energetic
• Loyal

Then, I listed some names that I already liked, just from hearing them before. Stuff like "Buddy" and "Max," but I wanted something a little more unique.

Thinking About Their Personality

I spent some time just watching videos of Border Collies. I wanted to get a feel for their different personalities. Some are super focused, others are more goofy. I figured the name should match the individual dog, so I needed options.

• For a focused dog: Maybe something like "Radar" or "Focus."
• For a goofy dog: "Comet" or "Ziggy" sound fun.

Checking Out Names from Mythology and Books

My Sister is really in to the Mythology, so, I asked she, She suggested looking at names from mythology or books. I thought that was a cool idea. I looked up some Celtic names, since Border Collies originated near Scotland.

• "Angus" (Scottish for "one choice")- I have thought it is really Cool!
• "Bran" (Welsh for "raven") - Nice for black fur dogs.

The "Shout Test"

This is important! I practiced yelling the names out loud, like I would at the park. Some names sound great on paper, but are awkward to shout.

• "Bartholomew!" No way, too long.
• "Zip!" Short and sweet, that's the style i want.

Narrowing It Down

After all that, I had a shortlist of about five names. I wrote them down on separate pieces of paper and stuck them on the fridge.

The Final Decision

Finally, I got my Border Collie puppy! A cute, energetic her. I spent that first day just watching her, saying the different names, and seeing what felt right.

And the winner was... "Scout"! It felt perfect for her curious and adventurous personality. Plus, it was easy to shout at the dog park!