Cool Dog Names for Border Collies Males: Unique Ideas Inside!
Okay, so I've got a new Border Collie puppy! He's a boy, super energetic, and I needed the perfect name. I spent, like, a whole afternoon on this, seriously.

First, I brainstormed. Just wrote down every name that popped into my head, no matter how silly. "Spot"? Nope. "Buddy"? Too generic. I even considered "Fluffybutt" for a minute, but quickly came to my senses.
My Naming Adventure
Then I hit the internet. I Googled "dog names for border collies" and "best male dog names" - you know, the usual. There were SO many lists. I mean, hundreds of names. It was overwhelming!
- I started making categories. "Strong" names, like "Thor" and "Maximus."
- Then "Nature" names, like "River" and "Shadow."
- Even tried some "Unique" names, like "Zephyr" and... "Quasar"? (Yeah, I don't know either.)
I narrowed it down to about ten names that I kinda liked. Then came the hard part: testing them out!
I said each name out loud, multiple times. Some felt weird in my mouth. Others just didn't seem to "fit" his personality. He's got this mischievous glint in his eye, you know? So a super serious name just wouldn't work.
I even tried calling the names across the yard, pretending he was running around. "Come here, Quasar!" Nope. Definitely not.
Finally, after much deliberation (and a few treats for the pup), I settled on a name: "Scout." It's got that adventurous, outdoorsy vibe, and it just feels right. Plus, it's easy to yell when he's inevitably chasing squirrels.
So, that's my name-choosing saga. It was a process, but we got there! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a very good boy named Scout who needs a walk.