Lakeland Terrier Dog Names

Introduction

So, the new addition to your family is going to be a Lakeland Terrier? Originating from the Lake District part of the UK, these curly-haired cuties were originally used to hunt vermin. These days, the Lakeland Terrier makes an excellent companion, so it’s understandable why you have chosen this pup to join your family. All that’s left now is for you to choose a moniker for your lovable buddy. A lot of inspiration can be taken from the appearance of the Lakeland, or even their temperament. If you’re still undecided when it comes to choosing a name, the guide below may just provide you with the inspiration you need.

Lakeland Terrier Dog Names in Popular Culture

Featured Famous Lakeland Terrier Dog

Zelda

The name in the spotlight for this guide is Zelda, and this is inspired by the Lakeland Terrier, Zelda Van Gutters, who was a magazine mascot. The Nickelodeon Magazine was an American magazine for children, run by children’s TV network, Nickelodeon. It appeared in 1990 for two issues and was circulated at some Pizza Hut restaurants. In 1993, a revamped issue returned. This version had a humorous tone and reviewed different types of comic-like content.

Zelda Van Gutters is quite a sassy and sarcastic character who, as well as being the mascot, often starred in the semi-regular picture comic strip, ‘Ruffing It’. I’m sure that if this breed had human-like features and could talk, they would be just as on-cue as Zelda Van Gutters.

The name Zelda is a significant name too. It is a name of American origin meaning ‘Dark Battle’ but this was taken originally from the old Germanic meaning of the name, which translates to either gray or Christian battle. Regardless, Zelda is a name that represents strength and it’s known that although a Lakeland Terrier is noted to be friendly, they also have a confident and independent character.

In the 1980s Nintendo created a video game series, named the Legend of Zelda which is one of their most prominent and successful franchises. In this fantasy game, Princess Zelda of Hyrule is the guardian of the Triforce of Wisdom. Like Zelda, your Lakey will certainly make an excellent guardian and their terrier instincts often mean that they are good at exploring, tracking and retrieving. These are all skills needed by those who partake in the Legends of Zelda quests. Zelda is named after several female ancestors and often plays a supporting role in battle, by using her magical powers. The Legends of Zelda was also aired as an American animated TV series in 1989.

There are other Lakeland Terrier’s in popular culture, too, and it’s no wonder that this lovable and intelligent canine can also make an excellent show dog. A Lakey named Stingray of Derrybah, won Best in Show at the UK dog show, Crufts, and Supreme Champion in the US dog show, Westminster, in 1967. Stingray was the first pooch ever to win both shows in the same year! Some celebrities have caught the Lakeland Terrier bug too. Jean L. Heath and Bill Cosby owned a top winning Lakey named Awesome Blossom, and Pet Shop Boy, Neil Tennant, owned a Lakey named Kevin.

Lakeland Terrier Dog Name Considerations

The aim of this guide is to help you on your quest to choose the perfect name for the new addition to your family and there are certainly considerations to think about when naming your canine pal.

The Lakeland Terrier’s appearance is unique with their wavy, wiry coat, curly beard, and square-shaped muzzle. Names can be based on these features, like Rags, Curly, Crimp or Kiss Curl. The Lakey also comes in many colors including a shade of blue, so Cobalt could be a great color inspired name of choice.

The temperament and character of your pooch can also provide name inspiration. Because the Lakeland Terrier has terrier instincts, names like Huntley, Tracker, Chase and Foxy could be fantastic name choices, or maybe you are inspired by the Lakey’s place of origin, the UK’s Lake District. The Lake District is known to have provided inspiration to famous children’s author and artist, Beatrix Potter, and the famous romantic poet, William Wordsworth. You could be inspired by Wordsworth’s poetry or even by the lakes or towns in the Lake District National Park, in the county of Cumbria, UK.

Read the lists below to find out our top names for your lovable Lakey buddy and see if we can inspire you to choose an original and meaningful name for your soon-to-be best pal.

Male Lakeland Terrier Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Stingray Inspired by showdog Stingray of Derrybah
0	Kevin A name suitable for a Petshop Boy's Lakey
0	Wordsworth William Wordsworth lived in Grasmere in the Lake District
0	Potter If you love the artist and author of Peter Rabbit
0	Derwent The river Derwent is in the Lake District
0	Windermere Windermere is the largest lake in the Lake District
0	Hadrian Inspired by the famous Roman-built wall in Cumbria
0	Carlisle A famous Cumbrian town in the UK
0	Huntley For the Lakey with strong terrier hunting instincts
0	Chase For the canine who gives you the run around
0	Curly Inspired by the Lakey's curly coat or beard
0	Tracker For the terrier with hot find and retrieve skills
0	Roman The Romans built a famous wall that runs through Cumbria
0	Sprint For the fast pooch who loves to run
0	Cruft Inspired by the UK dog show Crufts
0	Rust A great name for the reddish brown colored Lakey
0	Blue If you feel inspired by your little buddy's blue coloring
0	Rags Inspired by your Lakey's raggy and wavy coat
0	Stone A color inspired name for the pooch that is fawn or gray
0	Smoky Ideal for the Lakey with black or gray markings and patches
0	Camper The Lake District is the perfect place to camp
0	Splash For the sporty pooch who loves the water
0	Clay A reddish brown and soft earth material used to make pots
0	Buddy Because your Lakey is your buddy
0	Pal Ideal for the pooch that is your best pal
0	Rescue For your loyal canine who is your guardian
0	Saddle Sometimes the Lakey has saddle-like markings on their back
0	Mischief If your four-legged friend is very playful
0	Clipper For the pooch that needs regular grooming
0	Cumberland Inspired by the UK Cumberland Sausage

Female Lakeland Terrier Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Zelda Inspired by Nickelodeon Magazine's Lakeland Terrier
0	Blossom Inspired by Bill Crosby's Lakeland Awesome Blossom
0	Daffodil Inspired by Wordsworth's poem
0	Beatrix Inspired by children's author and artist Beatrix Potter
0	Rain The Lake District is often rainy
0	Bowness A popular town in the UK Lake District
0	Cumbria A UK County; Home to the Lake District National Park
0	Amble Inspired by the town of Ambleside
0	Foxy For the Lakey with outstanding terrier instincts
0	Jemima Inspired by the Beatrix Potter character Jemima Puddleduck
0	Kiss Curl Inspired by the curls in the Lakey's coat
0	Pattie The Lakeland Terrier was once referred to as the Patterdale
0	Lake Inspired by the breed of dog; Lakeland Terrier
0	Cutie Because your pooch is a little cutie pie
0	Spirit For your canine pal that is a free spirit
0	Goldie A color inspired name for your golden or fawn colored pooch
0	Sterling Your strong-willed buddy or a pooch with silver markings; Sterling silver
0	Cobalt If you appreciate the beautiful blue markings on your canine's coat
0	Dora Ideal for the explorer
0	Pepper A great name inspired by a red, brown and black speckled coat
0	Coco If your pooch has a sweet nature or is brown in color
0	Sherbert A sweet, sugary treat
0	Tanya If your pup has a tan colored coat this is an ideal name
0	Crimp Inspired by the appearance of wavy hair
0	Frizz If your doggie is going for the curly and unkempt look
0	Grace Lakeland Terriers are said to be graceful
0	Vie If you are inspired by the V shape or your Lakey's ears
0	Terri Because your pooch has strong terri-er instincts
0	Jasmine A beautifully scented flower
0	Ginger Because your furry friend is sweet like a ginger biscuit