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250 Popular & Unique Old English Sheepdog Names

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So you finally decided on the breed and might have even found the puppy you’re bringing home. If you have your new little companion sitting right in front of you, you might wonder, “what in the world will I call you?”

Old English Sheepdogs are lovable, loyal, adorable dogs with so much to offer their human companions. So it only makes sense to have a name you love as much as your dog. Here, we’ve rounded up 250 of the most fantastic names we could find. Hopefully, a choice on this list will match beautifully, making this a one-stop shop.

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How to Name Your Old English Sheepdog

Naming a new pet can be pretty challenging, especially if you don’t have a general direction. But don’t worry. There are ways to weed out or slim down your choices.

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Choose a Favorite Character or Thing

If you have a favorite historical person, character, or mythological theory, you can always name them after the person, pet, or thing that changed your life. After all, literature and entertainment give us some pretty nifty options to choose from.

Draw at Random

You can always leave it up to fate or let luck choose for you. There’s still the classic trick of picking your favorite names, writing them down on a piece of paper, putting them in a hat, and drawing whichever one meets your hand first.

There are also online sites where you can input a couple of selections and the site will randomly choose for you. Thanks, technology!

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Take a Poll

Social media can definitely work in your favor here. If you are on any platform, you could take a poll, ask your friends and family for their input, or even allow them to give you a few suggestions.

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Popular Old English Sheepdog Names

If you really like up-and-coming, trendy names, you can choose a presently popular choice that really seems to be catching on in the dog world. Here are the most popular names for your Old English Sheepdog that we could find.

Male Names

  • Max
  • Tucker
  • Blue
  • Jax
  • Leo
  • Rocco
  • Milo
  • Cooper
  • Bear
  • Jack
  • Beau
  • Charlie
  • Zeus
  • Ollie
  • Arthur
  • Billy
  • Bentley
  • Kip
  • Rio
  • Willy
  • Teddy
  • Duke
  • Moose
  • Vinny
  • Malone
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Female Names

  • Molly
  • Sadie
  • Maggie
  • Chloe
  • Zoe
  • Bailey
  • Lola
  • Daisy
  • Lily
  • Lucy
  • Maisie
  • Luna
  • Stella
  • Annie
  • Ruby
  • Phoebe
  • Maya
  • Emmie
  • Sasha
  • Peach
  • Roxy
  • Coco
  • Bitsy
  • Rue
  • Penny

Classic Old English Sheepdog Names

If you’re into some classic-sounding names, here are dog names that have been prevalent throughout every generation. Without further ado, here are the names you know and love.

Male Names

  • Fido
  • Felix
  • Sparky
  • Buddy
  • Samson
  • Bingo
  • Rex
  • Murphy
  • Scout
  • Buster
  • Hank
  • Bruno
  • Gus
  • Archie
  • Buck
  • Benji
  • Patches
  • Bandit
  • Smokey
  • Champ
  • Cricket
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Female Names

  • Piper
  • Mitzi
  • Teenie
  • Ginger
  • Brownie
  • Belle
  • Lady
  • Fluffy
  • Princess
  • Missy
  • Gracie
  • Angel
  • Goldie
  • Fanny
  • Ginny
  • Didi
  • Kiki
  • Opal
  • Candy
  • Ava
  • Minnie
  • Junie
  • Pearl
  • Lassie

Cutesy Old English Sheepdog Names

Do you want to name your little bundle of fluff something that is as cute as their personality? Here are some cute names that just might work for that exact cause.

Male Names

  • Alfie
  • Arty
  • Barkley
  • Bean
  • August
  • Niblet
  • Roscoe
  • Dudley
  • Gylfie
  • Manny
  • Dundee
  • Harvey
  • Iggy
  • Leroy
  • Gordy
  • Grady
  • Linus
  • Snoopy
  • Lenny
  • Colby
  • Denny
  • Rudy
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Female Names

  • Maggie
  • Sweetie
  • Izzy
  • Margot
  • Juno
  • Marigold
  • Josie
  • Nina
  • Jazzy
  • Kimmy
  • Pia
  • Lacy
  • Maisy
  • Maeve
  • Nettie
  • Lottie
  • Addy
  • Winnie
  • Libby
  • Gabby
  • Zuri
  • Nessie

Foodie Old English Sheepdog Names

The connection between pet names and food has been a very prevalent thing. So here are some adorable food-related names that just might match perfectly.

  • Nugget
  • Tootsie
  • Sweets
  • Carmel
  • Frappe
  • Quiche
  • Oreo
  • Peanut
  • Tater Tot
  • Mousse
  • Mango
  • Avocado
  • Sugar
  • Honey
  • Marzipan
  • Peach
  • Pumpkin
  • Dijon
  • Hershey
  • Kiwi
  • Marshmallow
  • Muffin
  • Gumdrop
  • Pepper
  • Sushi
  • Ravioli
  • Macaroni
  • Bruschetta
  • Doughnut
  • Maple
  • Nacho
  • Nutmeg
  • Meatball
  • Jellybean
  • Dumpling
  • Cashew
  • Pancake
  • Pickles
  • Pumpernickel
  • Grenadine
  • Turnip
  • Radicchio
  • Croissant
  • Cream Puff
  • Waffles
  • Crumb
  • Pierogi
  • Toast
  • Buttercup

Old Fashioned Old English Sheepdog Names

If you’re a person who absolutely loves old fashion things, here are some aged favorites everyone can enjoy.

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Male Names

  • Harrison
  • Albert
  • Johnson
  • Nixon
  • Clinton
  • Gary
  • Rupert
  • Boswell
  • Rockefeller
  • Roswell
  • Jasper
  • Dimitri
  • Orville
  • Virgil
  • Herschel
  • Terrence
  • Duncan
  • Douglas
  • Rocco
  • Roscoe
  • George
  • Fred
  • Sam
  • Davis
  • Danny
  • Merle
  • Darrell
  • Johnny
  • Darren
  • Bosco
  • Earl
  • Carl

Female Names

  • Judy
  • Rosie
  • Myrtle
  • Hazel
  • Opal
  • Posey
  • Trixie
  • Anastasia
  • Ada
  • Pansy
  • Genevieve
  • Maude
  • Mavis
  • Jeanie
  • Caroline
  • Hattie
  • Faye
  • Jolene
  • Betsy
  • Susie
  • Bambi
  • Millie
  • Evelyn
  • Evie
  • Xenia
  • Wilma
  • Imogen
  • Fran

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Conclusion

There are tons of ways that you can finally decide on your adorable new Sheepdog puppy name. If you love several selections that you have found so far and are unsure about it, use the test we gave you earlier in the article. The perfect name will come to you at the right time.

Keep in mind that names are a big deal. You’re going to have to use it their entire life. So always choose something you love instead of listening to anyone else, even us. But we do hope we’ve given you some comprehensive selections to mull over.


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