Picking a name for your new pet is probably one of the most important things you’ll choose. You’ve picked out the new bed they’ll be sleeping on, their leash and collar, and probably where you’ll walk each day, but all of that can change. A name, however, is forever.

Where do you start? Do you pick a name that represents your new Cairn Terrier’s personality? They’re friendly, cheerful, and sociable, but they’re also tough and independent. Maybe you find inspiration from a fictional character or the breed’s origin. The possibilities are endless. We’ve collected over 200 potential names for your brand-new Cairn Terrier to make your search a little easier.

How to Name Your Cairn Terrier

You might be thinking about overused names when it comes to popular options, like when everyone called their dogs Max or Buddy. The way we name our pets has changed. You might meet a cat called Fluffy one day and then another called Pennywise the next day.

We think the best place to start is with personality and looks, so you have a name that matches the breed. Cairn Terriers were originally bred in Scotland to hunt foxes from their dens. They are affectionate, loyal, intelligent, and excellent small companions that love hiking or playing in the yard with their favorite humans.

Popular Cairn Terrier Names Based on Personality and Appearance

Carin Terriers are small and scruffy and come in various colors, like cream, silver, wheaten, red, and nearly black. This gives you a wider choice of names depending on where your Cairn Terrier sits on the color wheel.

Popular Cairn Terrier Names Based on Fictional Characters

If you’ve seen The Wizard of Oz movie, you’ve seen one of the most famous Cairn Terriers, Toto. So, of course, we had to add this to our list. Toto was played by a Cairn Terrier by named Terry, who was paid $125 a week for her role as Toto. Maybe you want to name your Cairn Terrier after a famous dog or your favorite fictional character. Hopefully, you’ll find some inspiration from our list.

Unique Scottish Names for Your Cairn Terrier

The Cairn Terrier originally came from Scotland, so we thought we’d take them back to their roots with this list!

Unique Scottish Male and Female Names for Your Cairn Terrier

We thought we would keep the Scottish theme going so you can choose from a unique list of names you might not have heard of before now! We’ve put them into categories, but the choice is up to you. Mixing and matching names are always fun to do, too.

Male Cairn Terrier Names

Female Cairn Terrier Names

Conclusion

Finding the perfect name can be a challenge; there are so many options out there. So, we hope this list has come in handy and helped you narrow down your search. We know that whatever you go for, whether it’s a Scottish name to remind your dog of where it came from or a fictional character, your new Cairn Terrier will love what you’ve chosen!

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