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Sporty Dog Names

Updated: May 15, 2024

If you're a sports enthusiast who's just welcomed a furry friend into your life, you might be looking for a name that reflects your passion. This page is the perfect resource for you. It offers a vibrant collection of names inspired by the world of sports - from football and baseball to tennis and more. Every sporting event, athlete, and team has been scoured to compile this list.

Whether your dog loves to play fetch, chase frisbees, or just enjoys a good run, these names are perfect for active and energetic canines. This curated list includes a wide range of names, suitable for any breed, size, or personality. It doesn't matter if your new companion is a small terrier or a large retriever, you'll find a sport-inspired name that perfectly captures their spirit.

Get ready to dive into a list that combines your love for sports and your affection for your new pet. You might find the perfect moniker that embodies your dog's athleticism, or perhaps a name that pays tribute to your favorite sports star or team. Let's kick off your pet naming adventure!

Name	Reason to Choose
Ace	a legal serve that goes untouched (tennis)
Adidas	a popular sporting goods footwear and apparel company
Alley	Great for a dog who loves to chase and retrieve in narrow spaces
Assist	a stat given to a player whose pass results in a bucket (basketball)
Audible	to change the play (football)
Balk	when a pitcher makes an illegal motion (baseball)
Batter	the person swinging the bat (baseball)
Bender	term for an ankle bender (hockey)
Blitz	when extra players are sent after the quarterback (football)
Block	when a defender legally deflects an opponent's shot (basketball)
Blooper	a weak fly ball that drops in for a single (baseball)
Bogey	a score of one above par for a hole (golf)
Bowling	Ideal for a dog who loves to knock over toys or play fetch
Brick	a shot that bounces off of the rim (basketball)
Bullpen	a place for relief pitchers to warm up (baseball)
Bunker	an obstacle near the green or fairway that usually contains sand (golf)
Buzzer	a mechanical device that emits a sound signaling the end of a quarter or period (multiple)
Caddy	a person who carries a player's golf clubs and bag (golf)
Callaway	a sporting goods and equipment manufacturer (golf)
Catcher	a position in baseball that receives the pitches (baseball)
Champ	short for champion
Chip	a short shot from right outside the green (golf)
Cleats	a type of athletic shoe used in multiple sports
Coach	a person responsible for the direction and training of the players (multiple)
Crackerjack	an exceptionally talented player (multiple)
Cross	a dominate punch thrown across the leading arm (boxing)
Cyclone	This name suits a dog who is energetic and loves to run in circles
Deuce	a curveball (baseball)
Diamond	word used to refer to the area between the bases of the infield (baseball)
Dime	another term for an assist (basketball)
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Running-Inspired Names

These names are ideal for dogs who love to run and are full of energy.

Name	Description
Bolt	Named after Usain Bolt, the fastest man on Earth
Chaser	Great for a dog who loves to chase things
Dash	A perfect name for a quick, energetic dog
Enduro	Inspired by endurance running, for a dog with lots of stamina
Finish	A good fit for a dog that loves to complete runs
Flyer	Perfect for a dog that seems to fly when he runs
Hurdle	If your dog loves jumping obstacles, this name is perfect
Jogger	Great for a dog who enjoys a steady pace
Lap	Ideal for a dog that loves running laps around the yard
Marathon	For dogs with high stamina, just like long-distance runners
Miler	For a dog who could run a mile without tiring
Pacer	This name is perfect for a dog that sets the running speed
Pursuit	Great for a dog who loves chasing things
Racer	Ideal for a competitive, fast-running dog
Rally	Named after the Rally race, perfect for a dog that loves outdoor runs
Record	Great for a dog who always seems to outdo himself
Relay	Ideal for a dog that loves teamwork and quick sprints
Runner	A simple, yet sporty name for a fast-paced dog
Sprint	Inspired by the short, fast runs in track and field
Sprinter	Ideal for a quick, fast-running dog
Stamina	A great name for a dog with long-lasting energy
Stride	For a dog with long, graceful strides
Tempo	Perfect for a dog who sets the pace on runs
Track	Track is where athletes go to run, great for a sporty dog
Trail	Perfect for a dog that enjoys running on trails
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Tennis-Inspired Names

These names would suit dogs who love chasing and fetching balls.

Name	Description
Ace	An ace in tennis is a serve that is not touched by the receiver, scoring a point
Advantage	In tennis, advantage means that if the player scores the next point, they win the game
Baseline	The baseline is the line that marks the end of the court in tennis
Break	A break in tennis is when a player wins a game as the receiver
Crosscourt	A crosscourt shot in tennis is one that is hit diagonally from one side of the court to the other
Deuce	In tennis, the term means that the score is tied
Double	Doubles is a type of tennis match where two teams of two players compete against each other
Dropshot	A dropshot in tennis is a shot that is intended to fall just over the net
Fault	In tennis, a fault is a serve that fails to land the ball in the opponent's service box
Grip	The grip is how a tennis player holds their racquet
Lob	A lob in tennis is a shot that is sent in a high arc, usually over the opponent's head
Love	In tennis scoring, love means zero
Match	Every tennis game is a match between two or four players
Net	The net is the central barrier in a tennis match
Overhead	An overhead is a type of tennis shot that is hit above the player's head
Racquet	A racquet is the tool used by players to hit the tennis ball
Rally	This term refers to a long exchange of shots in a tennis match
Serve	The serve is how every point in a tennis match begins
Set	A set in tennis is a unit of play consisting of a sequence of games
Slam	Inspired by the term Grand Slam, which is the winning of all four major championships in a year
Slice	This is a type of tennis stroke that imparts backspin on the ball
Smash	This is a powerful overhead shot in tennis
Spin	In tennis, players often put spin on the ball to alter its trajectory
Tiebreak	The tiebreak is used to determine the winner of a set when the score is tied
Volley	This is a shot in tennis where the ball is hit before it bounces on the ground
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Soccer-Inspired Names

These names could fit dogs who enjoy chasing balls or running fast.

Name	Description
Baresi	A nod to the Italian football defensive legend
Beckham	A nod to the renowned English football player
Buffon	A nod to the legendary Italian goalkeeper
Cantona	Named after the charismatic French footballer
Casillas	For fans of the Spanish goalkeeper legend
Coutinho	For fans of the Brazilian midfield magician
Cruyff	Named after the Dutch football maestro
Drogba	For admirers of the Ivorian football legend
Eusebio	A tribute to the Portuguese football icon
Gullit	A tribute to the Dutch football legend
Hazard	For admirers of the Belgian footballer
Iniesta	A tribute to the Spanish football midfield maestro
Maradona	Celebrating the legacy of the Argentinian football genius
Mbappe	Named after the young French football prodigy
Messi	A tribute to the Argentinian soccer sensation Lionel Messi
Modric	A nod to the Croatian midfield genius
Muller	Named for the German football goal machine
Neymar	For fans of the iconic Brazilian star
Pele	Inspired by the legendary Brazilian footballer
Puskas	Named after the Hungarian footballing legend
Ramos	For the Spanish footballer and Real Madrid captain
Ronaldo	Named after the famous Portuguese football player
Rooney	In memory of the English footballer's extraordinary career
Zico	Named after the Brazilian football maestro
Zidane	A homage to the great French footballer and coach
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Basketball-Inspired Names

These names are great for agile dogs who love to jump and play.

Name	Description
Barkley	Inspired by Charles Barkley, a retired NBA player and current analyst
Bird	This name references Larry Bird, one of the greatest basketball players of all time
Buzzer	The buzzer signals the end of a game or quarter in basketball
Dray	Short for Draymond Green, a current NBA player known for his defensive skills
Dribble	Dribbling is a fundamental movement in basketball
Dunk	This name is inspired by the high-intensity move, a slam dunk, in basketball
FreeThrow	Free throws are awarded after certain fouls in basketball
Hoop	Hoop is what players aim for in a basketball game
Jabbar	This name is inspired by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, an iconic basketball player
Jordan	This name pays tribute to Michael Jordan, considered one of the greatest players in basketball history
Kareem	Named after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greatest players in NBA history
Kobe	This name honors the late Kobe Bryant, a legendary NBA player
Lebron	Inspired by LeBron James, a current NBA superstar
Magic	Named after Magic Johnson, a retired professional basketball player
Mamba	This is inspired by Kobe Bryant's nickname, Black Mamba
Muggsy	Named after Tyrone 'Muggsy' Bogues, the shortest player ever in the NBA
Pippen	This name is a nod to Scottie Pippen, an NBA legend
Pivot	It is a reference to the basketball move where a player keeps one foot at its initial position while moving the other
Rebound	This is when a player retrieves the ball after a missed shot
Rim	The hoop in basketball is also commonly referred to as the rim
Shaq	This is a nod to the retired basketball player, Shaquille O’Neal
Stockton	Inspired by John Stockton, who holds the NBA record for most career assists and steals
Swish	This term is used in basketball when the ball goes cleanly through the hoop without touching the rim
Triple	Inspired by the term 'triple-double' which is achieved when a player hits double digits in three different statistical categories
Wilt	This name is inspired by Wilt Chamberlain, one of the most dominant players in NBA history
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Baseball-Inspired Names

These names are perfect for dogs who love to fetch or are fans of the game with their owners.

Name	Description
Ace	A term used to refer to a team's best starting pitcher
Babe	Inspired by Babe Ruth, one of the greatest baseball players
Bunt	A specific type of hit in baseball
Cap	Short for the baseball cap, an iconic accessory in the sport
Catcher	One of the positions on a baseball team
Curve	Inspired by the curveball, a type of pitch in baseball
Cy	Named after the Cy Young Award, given to the best pitchers
Dugout	A term used for the area where baseball players sit when they're not on the field
Fenway	Named after Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox
Homer	Short for home run, a term used in the sport
Jeter	Inspired by the New York Yankees player, Derek Jeter
Lou	Inspired by Lou Gehrig, a renowned baseball first baseman
Mickey	Named after the great Mickey Mantle
Mitt	A term used for a baseball glove
Pinstripe	Inspired by the signature uniform of the New York Yankees
Pudge	Inspired by Ivan Rodriguez, known as 'Pudge'
Rookie	This is often used to refer to a player in their first year
Satchel	Named after Satchel Paige, a famous baseball pitcher
Slugger	The term often refers to a powerful hitter in baseball
Sox	Named after famous teams like the Boston Red Sox or Chicago White Sox
Teddy	Inspired by Ted Williams, a baseball superstar
Ty	Inspired by Ty Cobb, a baseball legend
Ump	Short for the umpire, the official in charge of a baseball game
Wrigley	Inspired by Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs
Yogi	Named after Yogi Berra, a famous baseball catcher
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