A new member of the family is certainly a happy occurrence. Children, especially, are the happiest about the addition. For sure, the playful and innocent movements of a puppy are heartwarming. One thing that is certain, you cannot call the new pup ‘puppy’ forever. The pup has to have a name. So how should you go about the naming process?

 

Most of the time, we do not attach a lot of importance on giving our pets names. However, the truth is, names are very important, even for puppies. Dogs’ responses depend on the names we give them. Therefore, the name should be selected wisely.

The name you pick is the key to having great communication with your Border Collie pup. This means that the name should elicit a quick response from the dog. In case the name rhymes closely with another family member or with a commonly used word or command, the response might not be quick or could be inappropriate. In other cases, the dog might not respond at all.

Ten Steps On How To Come Up With A Great Creative Name For Your New Border Collie Puppy

If you are looking for a fantastic name for a Border Collie, here is what to consider;

1. Make The Puppy Naming Process Fun

You might try naming it after its features. One thing to keep in mind is that the name you choose should match the puppy’s individuality. For example, you might check the coat and color of your pup. If it has curls, you may name the puppy “Curly”. If it is brown, you may name the puppy “Brownie”. Check if the pup has any distinguishing characteristics. Look at the ears, face, tail, paws to see if there are unique markings. 

 

2. Do Not Name Pup After Someone You Know

Simply put, naming a puppy after an acquaintance is not always a good idea. Some people do not like sharing their names.

 

3. The Name Should Not Sound Like A Command

For instance, the name “Kit” might be confused with “Sit”. If you pick a name that seems like an order, you will cause confusion and the worst thing is that the puppy might give no response.

 

4. Do Not Select Names That Embarrass You

Some names could seem funny when you are alone with your pet but when used in public, they may cause an issue. It is likely that you could be spending time with your puppy at the park. This brings the need to choose a  name that you are willing to yell out in public.

Also, the name should not sound like a joke. Puppies are intuitive and sensitive. They have the ability to understand the mood and emotions in the speech.

 

5. Choose A Name That Is Easily Spoken By Humans And Easily Learned By Puppies

 

It is recommended to have names with few syllables. The fewer the syllables, the better. Such names are easy for the puppies to grasp. Longer names could be confusing and clumsy. At times, these long words are mispronounced by other people thus making consistent obedience difficult.

Moreover, try out names with sharp consonants. Puppies hear high frequency sounds pretty well. Names beginning with ch, s, sh, k and so on, are ideal. Also consider names ending with vowel sounds such as ‘a’or ‘e’. Border collies respond faster to such names.

 

6. Try To Avoid Common Names

This is because thieves have been known to take advantage of common names given to dogs. This means that giving your pup a common name could be a way of inviting thieves.

 

7. Be Ready To Use The Picked Name Frequently

Using the selected name every now and then will make the Border Collie familiar with it. This therefore, will increase the chances of getting a quick response. 

 

8. When Trying Out Names, Be Calm And Use A Polite Tone

Using a puppy’s name in a loud or harsh manner might create a negative psychological impact when called. Further, it is advisable that you try out the name a couple of times before making it permanent. You may take a day or two to establish if the name works out for both you and the pup.

With several trials, you will surely establish this. If it does not work, feel free to try out another name. Note that it is a good idea to reward the puppy when they respond to their new name. The more the love, hugs or treats the pup gets now, the faster it will come running when you call sometime later.
 

 9. You Might Try Abbreviations

If you stay in a multi-dog household, you definitely want something that sounds significantly different to the existing dog’s name to prevent confusion.

 

10. Remember The Name Will Be Used For Dog’s Life

Ensure that the name is appropriate and one that is liked by all family members. Picking out names with the rest of the family is always a wise idea.

 

Top Twenty Creative Border Collie Names:

 

• Bella

• Bob

• Cap

• Chase

• Cosmo

• Cutie 

• Cutter

• Dash

• Flash

• Fly

• Gyp

• Jet

• Laddie

• Lass

• Midge

• Molly

• Pip

• Prince

• Shep

• Sly

Top twenty cute Border Collie Names:

 

• Ace

• Blitz

• Chasey

• Cutter

• Dash

• Dodger

• Driver

• Drover

• Fetcher

• Flash

• Fly

• Jet

• Pastor

• Slick

• Sweep

• Tracker

• Trim

• Ziggy

• Zip

• Zippy

Top twenty red and white Border Collie type names: 

• Arch

• Bert

• Buddy

• Cope

• Dar

• Descar

• Ed

• Einstein

• Gal

• Holmes

• Leo

• Lucky

• Newty

• Pascal

• Prof

• Rocky

• Sweet

• Tess

•  Vin

• Willow

Top twenty playful Border Collie names:

 

• Beau

• Belle

• Blu

• Coco

• Daisy

• Duke

• Ginger

• Lola

• Lulu

• Luna

• Max

• Milo

• Molly

• Nala

• Ollie

• Oreo

• Penny

• Pretty

• Rex

• Zoe

Top twenty movie character type Border Collie names:

• Argo

• Bandit

• Bellatrix

• Boo

• Davis

• Fly

• Hector

• Jean

• Jessie

• Lara

• Leeloo

• Lilo

• Mater

• Maverick

• Maximus

• Murray

• Nana

• Napoleon

• Raffles

• Shep

 Most of the time, the best way to start the naming process for the puppy is to put into consideration the breed. The Border Collie is an active, affectionate and intelligent breed. 

Border Collies are very cute and have received roles in commercials, television shows and even movies. If you are looking for a good name that suits your Border Collie puppy, be unique while at the same time opt for a simple name.