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Border collie names: smart, Scottish and speedy ideas
Border collies come from the Anglo-Scottish border region and are widely regarded as the most intelligent herding dogs. Clever names and fast names are a great match for their energy.
40 border collie names with meanings
- Professorfor very wise pets
- Merlinthe wizard of Arthurian legend
- WatsonSherlock's partner
- MinervaRoman goddess of wisdom
- Teslaafter Nikola Tesla
- Scoutexplorer
- Cookiethe treat
- Sagethe herb; wise
- Pepperthe spice
- Polkapolka-dot pattern
- Einsteinthe physicist
- Curieafter Marie Curie
- Ziggyzig-zag stripes; Ziggy Stardust
- Cheetahthe fastest spotted cat
- Raventhe black bird
- Confetticolourful little dots
- AthenaGreek goddess of wisdom
- Quillfeather pen
- Sherlockthe great detective
- Acethe best
- Magpiethe black-and-white bird
- SofiaGreek/Italian "wisdom"
- Lucyfrom Latin lux, "light"
- Oliverfrom the olive tree
- Newtonthe physicist
- Adaafter Ada Lovelace
- Darwinthe naturalist
- Tiggerthe bouncy tiger from Winnie-the-Pooh
- Yodawise and small
- Perditathe mum Dalmatian in 101 Dalmatians; Latin "lost"
- Buddy"friend"
- Poppythe red flower
- Patchesfor patchy coats
- BaileyEnglish surname, "bailiff"
- Daisythe flower; Old English "day's eye"
- ThistleScotland's flower
- Skyethe Scottish isle
- Boltfast as lightning
- Dotfor spotted pets
- Jaguarthe spotted big cat
Tips for choosing
- Clever: Einstein, Sherlock, Ada.
- Fast: Dash, Bolt, Rocket.
- Pick a name with one or two syllables — dogs and cats pick those up fastest.
- Avoid names that sound like commands ("Kit" vs "sit", "Bo" vs "no").
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FAQ
What is a good border collie name?
Popular picks from this list include Professor, Merlin, Watson, Minerva, Tesla. The best name is short, easy to call and doesn't sound like a command.
How do I teach my pet its new name?
Say the name in a happy voice and reward with a treat or praise the moment your pet looks at you. Short sessions a few times a day work best; most pets respond within one to two weeks.