The Australian Cattle Dog names list is filled with names suitable for this hard working, farm loving herding dog breed. Many of the names on this list come from the breed’s native Australia. Examples include Sheila, Digger, Jarrah and Miki.
Hunting for a famous name? Look for highlighted entries with details about famous people and characters who inspired some of the names on this list.
The Blue Heeler, as they are also known, may not fit as well in the famous dog names category as a Chihuahua or Shih Tzu, for example, but there are a couple dogs of note.
Zip is the name of an Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler that starred in Last of the Dogmen, a 1995 film with screen actors Tom Berenger and Barbara Hershey.
While Australian Cattle Dogs have also appeared in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrier, The Blob, Babe and other movies, most are nameless.
There are also not too many of these dogs that fit in the famous Australian Cattle Dog names list because they are owned by famous people. You may just have to make a name for yourself or your Blue Heeler dog and change the trend.
Something to remember when naming your Australian Cattle Dog is to match your dog’s personality to their name.
If you will be using your dog for herding, you should also consider their name in light of their purpose. For more great ideas, visit our list of famous dog names or one syllable dog names.
If you have a name to share with the rest of us, please use the form at the bottom of this page. You just might make someone’s day!
To learn more about this working dog breed, visit our Australian Cattle Dog breed information page. Learn about the Australian Cattle Dog temperament, trainability, and even a little of the breed’s history before deciding on this or another dog breed.
Below is a list of my favorite 101 Australian Cattle Dog names. If you don’t find a name you like after browsing the list, return to our Dog Names by Breed page to see more categories, or expand your search to our list of more than 4,000 puppy names.
Name | Meaning |
Ace | The Best. |
Ajax | Eagle |
Amarina | Rain |
Aussie | Slang word for a person from Australia, appropriate for the Australian Cattle Dog names list. |
Austin | From Augustine – Exalted one. |
Bailey | Trusted guardian of others property. |
Bandit | One of the most popular Australian Cattle Dog names in the United States. |
Baron | A low ranking nobleman. |
Bear | Bear-like. Big, scruffy, and huggable |
Belle | Beautiful woman. |
Bikkie | Biscuit or cookie. |
Bitzer | A mongrel dog. |
Blitz | I love this name for a herding dog. |
Blizzard | Violent snowstorm. |
Blue | A color between green and indigo. Great name for the Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler breed. |
Boolean | Pertains to a confusng system consisting of two values |
Boomer | A large male kangaroo |
Brizzie | Slang for Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia. |
Brodie | A ditch. |
Brumby | Wild horse. |
Bucket | A leader and organizer |
Buddy | From Budd – The welcome messenger. |
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Buster | Extraordinary one. |
Chrissie | Christmas |
Cliff | From Clifford. |
Cobalt | Masculine; perfect if your dog has beautiful blue eyes |
Coorah | An Aboriginal word for woman. |
Copper | A reddish brown metal – as in copper penny coins. Also slang for a police officer. |
Corey | Chosen one – from the hollow. |
Dag | A goof, humorous person. |
Danger | Clumsy; a dog who manages to stumble upon practically anything |
Dash | To move with haste, to rush. Punctuation.Long sound in Morse code. |
Diesel | Physically powerful; a dog who’s popular with the ladies (both lady dogs or humans) |
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Digger | Australian soldier. |
Doodles | Always has to be the center of attention. Always. |
Dookie | Has a brown fur with a distinct smell |
Drago | A Soviet boxer who claimed that he is able to defeat all men |
Dux | Slang for “top of the class.” |
Dynamo | Frisky. Does not seem to lose energy. |
Ecko | Steet-savvy and cool. |
Edwin | Rich and fortunate friend. |
Ellis | Means “My God is the Lord” |
Footy | Shortcut of football. Or practically anything that refers to a foot. |
Frank | From Franklin – Free-holder of property. |
Gomez | Stands for “man” |
Gopher | Name of a rodent with thick body and short legs. |
Grumps | Sulky and cranky. Is easily irritated. |
Hammer | With boundless energy. Irritatingly sweet |
Ivan | A Russian form of John. |
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Jackaroo | Male station hand. |
Jarrah | An Aboriginal word for a type of eucalyptus tree. |
Jasper | From Casper – Master of the treasure. |
Jenkins | Prone to accidents. Unbelievably gets into all sorts of troubles. |
Jillaroo | Female station hand. |
Karri | A Western Australian Aboriginal word for a type of eucalyptus tree. |
Kiah | “From the beautiful place.” |
Kimball | Name of a popular business-savvy guy |
Kiwi | Australian slang for New Zealander. |
Kolya | Aboriginal word for Winter. |
Kora | A companion. |
Kylie | Western Australian word for boomerang. |
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Malcom | Means “Columba’s servant” |
Mandu | The Sun. |
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Marty | From Martin – Warlike person. |
Matilda | From Mathilda – Brave little maid. |
Miki | An Aboriginal word for the moon. |
Mitzvah | Induces celebration. Life of the party |
Murphy | Sea warrior. |
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Needles | A small slender instrument used for sewing. |
Nioka | Green hills. |
Nipper | Slang term for a young surfer/lifesaver. Also describes the Australian Cattle Dog’s herding method. |
Orbits | Move in circles. Probably a dog who enjoys chasing his tail. |
Paco | Eagle (Spanish for Frank). |
Panda | A black and white bear from the mountains of China and Tibet. |
Pickles | Food flavored in a solution of vinegar. |
Riggles | A wriggler who can’t seem to sit still. |
Ripper | Loves tearing or breaking practically anything. |
Rocky | An underdog who made it big. |
Roo | Slang for kangaroo. One of the cutest Australian Cattle Dog names. |
Roo Roo | A sound that a dog makes that is between whimper and a bark. |
Runway | A strip where vehicles or models run or walk through. |
Sapphire | A clear, usually blue gemstone. |
Shelia | Australian label for a woman. |
Shepps | Referring to a relative or close friend. |
Silo | Slang for tall or long. |
Sooky | Animal or person who is soft or tame. |
Storm | Strong winds accompanied by rain or snow, thunder and lightning. Uncontrollable. |
Talia | Near water. |
Tallara | Another name for rain. |
Taz | A cartoon character who enjoys spinning and being mischevous. |
Toby | From Tobias – God is good. |
Tripper | A tripping or triggering device on a mechanism. |
Trooper | A state or mounted police officer. Also a member of a cavalry unit. |
Trouble | A cause of disturbance or difficulty. |
Turbo | Driven by a turbine – turbocharged. |
Wally | Someone who makes mistakes. |
Wilson | Son of Will. |
Famous Name: Thomas Woodrow Wilson (28 December 1856 to 3 February 1924) was the 28th US President (1913 to 1921) of the United States. Once of his most famous quotes is: “The seed of revolution is repression.” | |
Youri | Aboriginal word, meaning “to hear.” |
Zip | Australian Cattle Dog that starred in the 1995 film, Last of the Dogmen. |
Ziva | Youthful, beautiful, and energetic. |
Can’t find the name you like on the Australian Cattle Dog names list? Don’t give up. Return to our Dog Names by Breed page to do some more exploring. If you have a great name, tell us about it!
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