Basset Hound Names – 200 Ideas For Your New Hound

Basset Hounds pack a lot to love. With their melancholy expressions and extra-long ears, these easy to recognize breeds are irresistible to dog lovers everywhere. And since your Basset Hound is going to be your new best friend, you owe it to him to give him a moniker that suits his personality, right? Here are my favorite Basset Hound names, and some creatively inspired ways to choose your own.

Contents

• Top ideas for brilliant Bassets
• Male and female dog names
• Cool or cute?
• Unique Basset Hound inspired names

There really aren’t specific rules for naming your Basset Hound. But there are some good guidelines! Make sure you are comfortable repeating it over and over again, especially during the puppyhood and training stages. Try and ensure their name is something that is easy for him to remember, and easy for you to say.

Best Basset Hound Names

• Riley
• Duke
• Tucker
• Buster
• Chester
• Bonsai
• Rocky
• Jack
• Toby
• Lulu
• Ruby
• Bailey
• Murphy
• Middy
• Buster
• Pepper
• Twitch
• Thatcher
• Sparky
• Max

Female Basset Hound Names

• Penny
• Roxy
• Lucy
• Missy
• Princess
• Girlie
• Sadie
• Vicki
• Maggie
• Lady
• Heidi
• Molly
• Misty
• Ruby
• Princess
• Maddie
• Bonnie
• Minnie
• Zoe
• Gracie

Male Basset Hound Names

• Milo
• Leo
• Finn
• Cruz
• Beau
• Dallas
• Crush
• Mack
• Griffin
• Bernard
• Denzell
• Thor
• Phoenix
• Angus
• Harvey
• Ryker
• Fidel
• Dirk
• Winston
• Xander

Badass Basset Hounds

• Forest
• Jax
• Clover
• Dex
• Cason
• Elvis
• Maximus
• Tyson
• Ryder
• Harley
• Kace
• Lux
• Presley
• Swaggy
• Breezy
• Beckett
• Quinn
• Nixon
• Topher
• Porter

Cute Names

Basset Hounds are adorable. There is no other way to put it. Their long ears, sad eyes, and that slow, wagging tail. Ready to melt?

• Button
• Tater Tot
• Mite
• Bubbles
• Puddles
• Tootsie
• Cupid
• Hiccup
• Peanut
• Tinks
• Bambi
• Baby
• Flower
• Angel
• Gizmo
• Twiggy
• Daisy
• Cutie
• Lucky
• Cuddles

Funny Ideas

Is your dog clumsy? Quirky? Silly? If you or your Basset Hound is a total comedian, then you may want a name that perfectly fits your hilarious demeanors.

• Stumpy
• Shortie
• Inch
• Madam Ears
• Twig
• Artoo Dogtoo
• Teensie
• Sherlock Bones
• Dumbo
• Sir Drools-a-Lot
• Jimmy Chew
• Putt-Putt
• Subwoofer
• Sir Stubbins
• Sir Wigglebottom
• Munchkin
• Sergeant Wags
• Lady Droolsbury
• Winston Fur Chill
• Mr. Goodsniffer

Unique Basset Hound Names

If none of the above names fits your Basset Hound, then that’s probably because he is one of a kind, and not just any old name will do. Don’t worry. We have compiled a list of twenty exceptionally unique names for your exceptionally unique Basset Hound.

• Baxter
• Willie Nelson
• Lupin
• Tyrion
• Hashtag
• Apollo
• Yeti
• Espresso
• Chaos
• Banjo
• Kyro
• Tonks
• Nacho
• Rigby
• Hemingway
• Vedder
• Boomer
• Taz
• Friday
• Wifi

Tough Basset Hound Names

If you’re into ironic names, or you think your Basset Hound may look like a softie but be tough at heart, then this is the list for you.

• Bandit
• Rizzo
• Rogue
• Ace
• Blaze
• Zelda
• Axel
• Crew
• Killer
• Blade
• Rex
• Lox
• Ajax
• Bruce
• Rebel
• Titus
• Brutus
• Buck
• Ninja
• Harley

Melancholy Inspiration

Yes, we will admit that Basset Hounds are particularly dreary looking dogs. So, if you are in the market for a name that totally suits his down looking face.

   

• Gloomy
• Eeyore
• Lazy
• Rainy
• Thunder
• Droopy
• Pouty
• Mopey
• Sulker
• Broody
• Laggs
• Cloudy
• Sad
• Blue
• Cranky
• Glum-Glum
• Sleepy
• Slugs
• Dumps
• Grumpy

Happy Sounding Names

Behind those droopy eyes is the spirit of a playful puppy who just wants to have fun! Not to mention, Basset Hounds are a pure joy to be around. Why not give the pouncy pooch in your life a name that sounds as happy as he is?

• Happy
• Joy
• Faith
• Lights
• Sunny
• Wags
• Wiggles
• Summer
• Bliss
• Treasure
• Lucky
• Smiley
• Disney
• Chance
• Giggles
• Piglet
• Dolly
• Bouncy
• Goldie
• Hope