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When you adopt a new dog, it’s essential to give him a name that fits him and his personality. And if you’re adopting a hunting dog, you may want to consider a gun-inspired dog name for your new furry companion!
Whether you’re a hunter or just enjoy dealing with guns, we’ve got some names that may be a good fit for your fur baby! Let’s get started!
Male Gun Inspired Dog Names
Here are some gun-inspired dog names that may be a great fit for male dogs!
- Dillion: this is the name of the Dillon Aero manufacturer that creates machine guns for the US Army.
- Mossberg: this name comes from Mossberg, the manufacturer of pump action shotguns.
- Glock: the name comes from the Austrian safe action pistol of the same name.
- Derringer: this is the name of the smallest handgun of any caliber.
- Mosin: is the name of the Russian Mosin Nagant.
- Squib: is the name of an explosive that makes a wet noise before it explodes.
- Spitzer: a type of cartridge—this would make a great name for a dog in the Spitzer dog family!
- Hawkeye: this is the term used for a shooter who is deadly accurate when shooting at a target. It’s also the name of one of the doctors from the famous TV show Mash.
- Chester: this name is derived from the name of the rifle called a Winchester.
- Ammo: this is a shortened nickname for ammunition, which is used in a gun.
- Rimfire: this is a type of metallic cartridge that ignites the primer at the rim. What an unusual dog name this would make!
- Mauser: this is the name of a German bolt-action rifle.
- Wesson: this name comes from the famous Smith and Wesson gun manufacturer.
- Trigger: this is the part of a gun that’s pulled to make it fire.
- Remington: the name of an American gun manufacturer.
- Musket: an old-time black powder rifle fired from the shoulder.
- Blaser: the name of a German gun manufacturer that produces high-end shotguns.
- Marlin: this is the name of a gun manufacturer that makes semi-automatic lever-action and bolt-action hunting rifles.
- Anderson: the name of the manufacturer that makes the AR-15 rifle.
- Gibbs: this is the name of a company that refurbishes guns that are no longer manufactured.
- Buck: this is a nickname for buckshot, a type of shotgun cartridge.
- Sig: is the shortened name of a Swiss-German gun manufacturer called Sig Sauer.
- Gunner: the name of a military gunning position.
- Savage: the name of a very accurate out-of-the-box rifle.
- Ruger: this is the name of a rugged gun maker.
- Colt: an American gun manufacturer that was founded by Samuel Colt.
- Remington: an American rifle maker.
Female Gun Inspired Dog Names
Here are some gun names that might be a great choice for female dogs!
- Chassie: this name is short for Chassepot, the name of a French bolt-action rifle maker.
- Rebel: the name of a company that makes AR-15 rifles.
- Uzi: an Israeli fully automatic gun manufacturer.
- Dakota: a maker of precision hunting rifles.
- Ciappa: the name of an Italian gun maker.
- Bersa: the name of an Argentine pistol maker.
- Black Dawn: this is the name of a tactical rifle.
- Franchi: the name of an Italian gun make of semi-automatic shotguns.
- Daisy: this is the name of a bee-bee gun maker.
- Wetherby: the name of an American manufacturer that makes magnum cartridges.
- Rossi: the name of a Brazilian small arms maker.
- Red Ryder: the name of another bee-bee gun.
- Kimber: this is the name of an American small arms manufacturer.
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Ask a Vet Live NowBritish Gun Dog Names
If you’re a fan of British guns, then you may want to choose of these names inspired by firearms made in Britain. These names can either be for male or female dogs!
- Arisaka
- Arwen
- Baker
- Bazooka
- Besa
- Bess
- Bren
- Browning
- Colt
- Diemaco
- Heckler (you probably wouldn’t want to be heckled by this firearm!)
- Koch
- Maxim
- Piat
- Vickers
- Webley
- Gatling
- Musketoon
- Marlin
- Vulcan
- TOZ
- Nexter
- Noveske
- Anderson
- Taurus
- Weatherby
- Seraphim
- Tikka
- Smith
- Crickett
- Bushmaster
- Ruger
- Walther
- Sturm
- Stag
- Derringer
- Avenger
- Swithchblock
- Momentum
- Blackhawk
- Carbine
- Desert Eagle
- Wildcat
Gun Parts & Accessories Names
Here are some gun parts and accessories names that could make a great name for a male or female dog!
- Baffle
- Matchlock
- Barrel
- Muzzle
- Picatinny
- Chamber
- Clip
- Pivot
- Cylinder
- Ramrod
- Extractor
- Scope
- Flintlock
- Slide
- Hush Puppy (this is also the name of a famous shoe brand!)
- Spring
- Laser
- Stock
- Lock
- Strut
- Magazine
- Trigger
- Underlug
Ammunition Dog Names
Here are some names inspired by different kinds of ammunition. Any of these would make a great name for male and female dogs!
- Gunpowder
- Ammo (of course!)
- Hollowpoint
- Hydra-Shock
- BB
- Jacket
- Birdshot
- Pellet
- Brass
- Buckshot
- Rounder
- Rounds
- Shelly
- Jacket
- Ballistic
- Caliber
- Cartridge
- Shelly
- Gauge
Names for Hunting Dogs
Here are some names that are perfect for hunting either male or female hunting dogs!
- Zeke
- Poppy
- Jet
- Danger
- Diana
- Thunder
- Blaze
- Clove
- Jesse
- General
- Sharpshooter
- Black Widow
- Kane
- Scout
- Legend
- Marley
- Sniper
- Predator
- Undertaker
- Sparta
- Brutus
- Bruce Lee
- Harper
- Python
- Xena
- Smokey
- Sadie
- Crusher
- Powder
- Sansa
- Major
- Bailey
- Huck
- Hammer
- Werewolf
- Thaddeus
- Spike
- Arrow
- Lottie
- Trooper
- Tank
- Trapper
- Bessie
- Diesel
Names of Famous Gun-Slingers in TV/Film/& Video Games
Here are some names of famous gunslingers inspired by TV, film, and video games!
- Butch Cassidy from Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
- Deadshot from Suicide Squad
- Dirty Harry from Dirty Harry (several movies)
- Django from Django Unchained
- Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad
- Marshal from Gunsmoke
- Riggs from Lethal Weapon
- James Bond from many movies based on this character
- Ripley from Alien
- Jules from Pulp Fiction
- Han Solo from Star Wars
- Rambo from several movies made with this character
Summing It Up
So, there you have it. We’ve tried to give you a wide range of names to choose from for your dog. We included names of gun manufacturers, gun parts, names of famous guns, and even names that would be a great fit for hunting dogs!
We hope you’ve found the perfect name for your dog in our list, or that the list helped to inspire you with the right name for your canine companion!
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