Lapponian Herder Dog Names

Introduction

The Lapponian Herder is a beautiful, friendly, energetic, and intelligent dog breed that was originally created by the Sami people (also known as the Lapps) in Finland, where the dogs are known as Lapinporokoira. The breed's primary job was to herd reindeer for their owners and thus the nickname, "reindeer herders" was earned. The Lapponian Herder has been around long before the 1950's, but that was the year that they were officially accepted as a breed by the American Kennel Club and from that point on, the dogs have been used in shows, herding competitions, as working dogs, and as family companions.

Lapponian Herder Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Lapponian Herder Name

Heidi

The name "Heidi" is a classic and beautiful Swiss name that is a diminutive of Adelheid, which means "nobility" or "of noble birth". Some may recognize this name from the novel "Heidi" (1881) which was written by the Swiss author, Johanna Spyri. However, those who like to know interesting details about United States presidents may recognize this name as belonging to President Eisenhower's beloved Weimaraner, Heidi. This is our spotlight dog for the day, and although she herself is not a Lapponian Herder, she definitely bears a name that would be perfect for one!

Heidi was born on May 9, 1955 and was as energetic as they come. Many times the President and his wife had to try and restrain Heidi from giving unwanted welcomes to guests of the White House as she loved to jump up on them in order to give a "proper" hello. While loving and very protective of her owners, Heidi had a few flaws that definitely caused her to be a challenge to keep out of trouble; one of which was a weak bladder. This sassy little dog is quite possibly the only dog in history to hold the account of being banned from the White House, and it is all thanks to that bladder flaw of hers.

According to multiple accounts, Heidi had had a few accidents around the White House, but the one that got her into the most trouble was when she decided to have an accident on an extremely pricey rug that was decorating the diplomatic reception room. At the time, the rug was already quite expensive at $20,000 but with inflation that bumps up the cost of that beautiful rug to around $160,000 in 2013. It's no wonder that there was a bit of an uproar when it became soiled! Thankfully, Heidi was forgiven for the incident, but President Eisenhower decided that it would probably be best to send her to live comfortably at their farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; which was probably the best move for everyone.

If you have a pup that tends to have accidents, or perhaps one that is just as lovely as the sweet Heidi from the novel, then perhaps this would be a good name to consider. Regardless of which version of the name you'd like to represent, there is no doubt that "Heidi" is a simple and classic name that is not only gorgeous, but also unique and very memorable.

Lapponian Herder Dog Name Considerations

If you have a Lapponian Herder than you have definitely come to the right place in order to find a name that will serve your pup well. The names on this list come from the Sami people in Finland and are not only beautiful, but also extremely unique. Their meanings will serve in all areas of consideration for your Lapponian Herder, whether that be for appearance, personality, or markings. Let's take a look at just a few examples to get started! The female name, "Aile" is short and sweet but has quite the history behind it. This moniker is derived from the Old Norse name "Helgi" which means "holy". So if you have a sweet and gentle Lapponian Herder, than a name that means "holy" would be perfect. For the males, "Edo" is a name that originates from Old English and means "wealth"; so for a Lapponian Herder that is rich in love and perhaps energy, a name such as this could be an excellent fit. Both of these names are short and uncomplicated, but if you are looking for something more complex, you could consider titles such as "Lemek", "Seita", "Lohcca", or "Gealbu" which are all beautiful and interesting.

Male Lapponian Herder Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Biejan Meaning "hero"
1	Eaddji Sami meaning "old man"
1	Heaiki Meaning "fenced"
0	Ailo Male form of the Arabic name "Aila" which means "noble"
0	Beartu The Sami form of "Bert" which means intelligent; glorious raven"
0	Bede Meaning "prayer"
0	Benne The marker or driver of a cart
0	Dearsu A Sami name of unknown origin or meaning
0	Dorste A Sami form of the name "Toivo" meaning " hope"
0	Duomis The Sami form of the name "Thomas"
0	Duvre Sami form of the name "Dure" which has an unknown meaning
0	Edo The Sami form of "Edvard" which means "wealthy guardian"
0	Egel Derived from the word "agil" meaning "an edge"
0	Eiven Derived from a word meaning "island, meadow, floodplain, water, stream, river"
0	Emel Sami name of "Emil" which means "industrious"
0	Feles The Sami form of "Felix" which means "lucky, successful"
0	Gealbu Sami name meaning "fitness, ability"
0	Gearral Sami form of "Carl" which means "man"
0	Gunnar Meaning "fighter, soldier, attacker"
0	Gusto Meaning "enthusiasm or energy"
0	Hegon This name means "enclosure or hedge"
0	Hugo Germanic surname meaning "mind"
0	Indu Meaning "bright drop"
0	Juffe Variant of "Jovan" which means "father of the sky"
0	Lemek An ancient name with unknown meaning
0	Lejo Sami variant of "Leo" meaning "lion"
0	Migil Variant of "Michael" meaning "who is like God"
0	Mikko Another variant of "Michael"
0	Otto Meaning "wealth, fortune"
-1	Birki Old Nordic meaning "birch"

Female Lapponian Herder Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Aile Derives from the Old Norse “Helgi"
0	Elen The Welsh from of "Helen"
0	Elle Meaning "beautiful fairy"
0	Ester Meaning "myrtle leaf"
0	Bigga This name means "large"
0	Biret A name that means "short love"
0	Delle This name means "noble"
0	Diinna A Swedish name meaning "victory"
0	Duiri This name means "two"
0	Flora A name that means "flower"
0	Giste Meaning "guest or stranger"
0	Heidi Meaning "nobility"
0	Helve Short for "Helvetica" which means "Swiss" in Latin
0	Henna Variation of "Hannah" which means "blessed"
0	Inger Meaning "Ing's absence"
0	Isa This name means "strong willed"
0	Jaska Meaning "saint"
0	Kare A name that means "tremendous"
0	Kirste A variation of "Christine"
0	Livli This name means "Ten"
0	Lohcca Meaning "victory"
0	Meret A pretty name meaning "pearl"
0	Nana A name that means "Star"
0	Nora Meaning "honor"
0	Piija This name means "worship; prayers"
0	Rana This name means "eye catching"
0	Seita A surname with unknown origin or meaning
0	Siru This name means "powerful silence, peaceful victory"
0	Unni Meaning "poor, afflicted, that answers"
0	Virba Sami variant of the name "Virpi" meaning "beautiful young and slim tree, bush, branch"