Wild Wild West Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

The Wild West conjures up images of unruly cowboys, feisty cowgirls, wild and free Indians and the wild untamed land that spawned a multitude of incredible tales. From battles with the Indian people, to just surviving the unfriendly and wild land, the old Wild West has an amazing history of drama, bravery and heroic tales. What could be more perfect than that, to offer inspiration for a name for your new canine? A reserved athletic type of dog would suit the name Apache perfectly. Or perhaps a female dog could be called Annie after Annie Oakley, Pocahontas after a beautiful Indian maiden, or even Calamity after Calamity Jane. There are so many heroes and heroines to choose from, not to mention the names of rivers, canyons and even the wild animals like the bear, bison and the moose to make choosing a name for your dog. Consider the size, color and the temperament of your new dog and match it to a Wild Wild West character for an original and meaningful name.

Wild Wild West Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Wild Wild West Inspired Dog

Rin-Tin-Tin

1930 movie, Rin-Tin-Tin: The Lone Defender, is a story about a murdered prospector's dog named Rin-Tin-Tin (Rinty) who recognizes the Cactus Kid and his gang who were responsible for the crime. The killers decide to capture the dog and use him to find the location of his deceased owner's goldmine. Rinty enables the help of a government agent and a young girl to save the mine and bring justice to the bad guys.

Rin-Tin-Tin was a male German Shepherd who was rescued from the first World War by an American soldier named Lee Duncan who nicknamed him Rinty. Duncan went on to train Rinty and obtained silent film work for the dog, who became an immediate success and went on to star in 27 Hollywood films. Rinty was one of the first dog stars and started a trend of using animals as stars in the movie-making business. As a result, canines became popular with film-going audiences, and Rin-Tin-Tin stood for justice, loyalty, courage, and determination.

While Rin-Tin-Tin was a canine actor in movies about the Wild Wild West, there are many dogs of today who carry a Wild Wild West name. Billy the dementia dog carries the name of late Tynetec colleague Billy Graham, but we can also look to Billy the Kid of the Wild West as the namesake. Billy the dementia dog is part of the Dementia Dog Project of the United Kingdom and is working towards becoming an assistance dog for sufferers of dementia.

Another Wild Wild West inspired name is Diamond. We can look to Diamond Kitty, whose real name was Kitty Canutt, famous for being a champion cowgirl. A dog with the moniker Diamond ran for mayor of Schenectady, New York. Diamond was seeking lower taxes and more fire hydrants in the city.

Belle was a popular name in the Wild West West; the children's story, A Dog Named Belle is a popular book that follows canine Belle as she faces bullying, learning how to make decisions and how to deal with day to pressures of fitting in and friendships.

Names for dogs based on the characters and places of the Wild West West are numerable. For instance, Daisy the dog, who lives in Barrie, Ontario Canada is a hospice dog who visits those in need of compassion as they are in hospice care. As beautiful and sweet as the flower she is named for, Daisy brings sunshine to the patients of the care homes she visits.

Wild Wild West Inspired Dog Name Considerations

Choosing a name for your dog is never easy. Either there is too much choice or not enough! Not only that, but you have to consider how the name you choose for a puppy will suit them when they are matured. You need to choose a name that grows with your pup. The Wild West was a time of legends, of heroes and of villains. Rough and tough cowboys and cowgirls, and beautiful cultured ladies who must have found the west a shock to their systems. Some of the names from the Wild West can be used for your dog. Apache is a name that conjures up a true warrior at home in the west and would suit a strong, confident dog. Belle Starr sounds very feminine for a female dog, but she was one feisty outlaw lady! Buffalo, Bison or Wolf are names that can become a unique name for your dog. Or perhaps just Trapper, Hunter or Lady will suffice. We have provided a great list of names suitable for your dog, all honoring those characters and places of the Wild West that are now a part of history.

Male Wild Wild West Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Apache The ferocious Indian warriors who battled against the pilgrims going westward
1	Rocky As was the way to the west, rocky and mountainous
1	Cherokee The Cherokee Trail of Tears took many lives in the west
1	Wolf The ghost-like wild animal that prowled the western lands
1	Bandit If your dog stole your heart, they are a bandit
1	Pawnee Wild West Showman along with Buffalo Bill
1	Rustler Most dogs rustle food, so this is would be a cool name
0	Carson Kit Carson was a trapper, scout and a true western legend
0	Bozeman After the ledendary Bozeman Trail
0	Ranger For the dog who protects your property like a Texas Ranger
0	Trapper Grumpy, hard men who braved the wild land for skins and meat
0	Texas A whole lot of west and legend; great for an impressive dog
0	Hunter A provider of food for the family; so perfect for a hunting dog
0	Laredo The Streets of Laredo is a famous wild west themed song
0	Chieftain A nickname for stage driver Clark Floss - he was rough and tough
0	Siringo Honor Lawman and Pinkerton detective by naming your dog after him
0	Butch Eascal outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
0	Buffalo A large shaggy dog would suit Buffalo Bills name
0	Dalton After the daring Dalton Gang who robbed trains and banks
0	Blue Duck This Cherokee outlaw name suits a blue coloured dog
0	Billy For a sweet dog unlike the wild outlaw Billy the Kid
0	Doolin Founder of the Wild Bunch Gang - Bill Doolin
-1	Alamo After the historic battle of the Alamo in Texas
-1	Vermillion Texas Jack Vermillion was a gunfighter, soldier and lawman
-1	Oregon The Oregon Trail provided a pathway to the west
-1	Maledon He was known throughout the west as the Hanging Judge
-1	Marshal Brave Marshals of the west delivered law and order
-1	Colorado Wilderness and legend made this state
-1	Tombstone The town where the battle at the OK Corral occurred
-1	Chisum Cattle baron legend John Chisum

Female Wild Wild West Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Aspen After the pretty Aspen trees the pioneers encountered heading west
0	April Some months became popular such as May, June and April
0	Missouri Or it could be Missy - short for the state of Missouri
0	Sierra After the rugged Sierra Nevada mountain range
0	Daisy A popular name for a women after the sweet daisies growing wild
0	Storm Often encountered on the western trails
0	Cheyenne After the Native American tribe - it has a lovely sound to the name
0	Sacajawea The Native American guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition
0	Abilene The Queen of the Kansas cowtowns and a cool dog's name
0	Ballarat A ghost town in Death Valley California
0	Calico A type of fabric of unbleached cotton used in the old west
0	Delamar A town in Nevada known as the widow maker
0	Ruby Saloon girls and actresses often used this name
0	Alice If your dog can hold a poker face, she can be a card player and gambler like Alice
0	Josephine A beautiful actress in Tombstone, Arizona
0	Lillian Ms. Smith was a sharpshooter and rival to Annie Oakley
0	Cimarron A wild and bawdy boom town down Mexico way
0	Pearl Gambling and crime were a way of life for Pearl Hart
0	Laura Her official name was Laura Buillion, but she was the rose of the Wild Bunch
0	Queenie A popular name for a saloon girl
0	Myra Beautiful and endearing, although associated with a female outlaw
0	Annie Annie Oakley was a professional marksman by the age of 12
0	Dakota Where Calamity Jane rescued an army captain during an Indian raid
0	Rose Always a popular name, taken from Rose Dunn of the Doolin Gang
0	Calamity Calamity Jane was a gambler, sharpshooter, prospector and one tough female
0	Montana A beautiful state which boasted the mail stagecoach route
0	Diamond Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but Diamond Kitty was a bronc rider
0	Ella A pioneer of Wyoming, Ella Watson was also known as Cattle Kate
0	Starr After Belle Starr - the bandit queen and outlaw
0	Belle A popular female name as well as being the outlaw Belle Starr's name