If you’ve found yourself Googling Whippet names for your new pup, there are certain things you must take into consideration.
Finding the perfect name for your Whippet might be overwhelming.
A good name doesn’t just feel right, it grows with your dog and works well for training and communicating with them.
Choosing Good Whippet Names
A Whippet, like its name implies, is a whip-thin dog built for speed with a sleek coat.
You wouldn’t, for example, name him Fluffy or Bear, unless you were being ironic. It just wouldn’t fit!
Don’t feel that you have to have a name picked out before you bring him or her home.
Let them settle in and see how their personality unfolds. Let their personality give you insight to what their name should be.
Whippets tend to be energetic and require a lot of exercise.
They are speedy, sleek and slim.
We’ve compiled a list of names that would be perfect for your Whippet, whether it’s modern, masculine, feminine, human or mythological.
Scroll down to discover some awesome Whippet names!
Male Whippet Names
If you’ve decided on a male Whippet puppy, you might want some ideas for names that are masculine in nature, that are strong and robust.
Here is a list of male Whippet names that would be perfect for your pup!
- Beau
- Charlie
- Hank
- Slim
- Finn
- Ace
- Scout
- Bandit
- Dax
- Sam
For more great male puppy names check out this article, Male Dog Names – Including the Top 40 Choices for 2018.
Female Whippet Names
Female Whippets deserve a name that is feminine, yet strong.
Some of the best female whippet names are listed here.
- Moxie
- Zoe
- Lola
- Luna
- Roxie
- Phoebe
- Sadie
- Willow
- Pixie
- Cora
Check out Female Dog Names – 240 Ideas for Naming Your Little Girl for more awesome female puppy names!
Unisex Whippet Names
Maybe you don’t want to have your Whippet’s sex tied to his name.
You can choose from these unisex names for a more gender-neutral name for your Whippet.
- Bailey
- Sunny
- Dakota
- Aspen
- Indie
- Java
- Spirit
- Ashe
- Comet
- Harley
Super Speedy Whippet Names
When you think of dogs built for speed, you might initially think of a Greyhound.
Whippets, the smaller cousin of the Greyhound, are also fast and have been clocked reaching speeds of 35 miles per hour!
For a name that connotes speed for your Whippet, check out these names:
- Dash
- Bolt
- Aston
- Dart
- Jet
- Sonic
- Sprint
- Whiz
- Zip
- Flash
Mythological Whippet Names
Both Roman and Greek mythology have been mined for their unique and strong names.
If you are looking for a unique name that implies strength, courage, and power, check out these mythological names!
- Athena
- Apollo
- Aphrodite
- Thor
- Nike
- Pegasus
- Zeus
- Pax
- Pluto
- Juno
Whippet Names from Media and Literature
Bookworms and movie junkies sometimes tend to name their pets after their favorite characters or authors.
If you want to name your Whippet after your favorite fictional character, read on!
- Potter
- Charlotte
- Austen
- Frodo
- Yoda
- Bronte
- Oliver
- Pippen
- Hermione
- Rei
Cute Male Whippet Names
Your Whippet puppy is an adorable ball of cuteness and you want a name to fit.
This list will give you an idea of the cute male Whippet names you have to choose from.
- Dougie
- Doodle
- Cuddles
- Davey
- Scooter
- Gizmo
- Buttons
- Dizzy
- Buddy
- Teddy
Cute Female Whippet Names
Your new little girl is soft and sweet and you need an adorable name to match.
Here we have a list of the cutest female Whippet names.
- Muffin
- Lulu
- Princess
- Snuggles
- Sparkle
- Angel
- Jade
- Izzie
- Allie
- Penny
Male Human Whippet Names
A lot of people consider their dogs their children and choose human names for their pups.
This list of male human names will give you some ideas for naming your new fur-child!
- Henry
- Jack
- Devon
- Sammy
- Frankie
- Petey
- Tucker
- Cody
- Rusty
- Sebastian
Female Human Whippet Names
On the other side of the coin, you might need a female human name for your Whippet.
Here is a list of human names for your little girl.
- Lucy
- Missy
- Bella
- Daisy
- Gracie
- Lily
- Lacey
- Suzie
- Lexi
- Tilly
The Best Whippet Names
There you go! A list of 100 names for your Whippet.
When you bring your Whippet home, one the most important decisions you have to make is choosing a name.
The toys, the bed, his coat – easy peasy. But oftentimes the perfect name can elude us.
We hope we’ve given you lots of food for thought here, and eased you on your way to finding the perfect Whippet name.
What is your Whippet called?
Let us know which name you chose in the comments below!
Further reading
If you haven’t found the perfect name for your Whippet from this list check out these articles for even more great puppy names!
Darren says
My whippets name is Dena, after Dena Asher Smith the GB sprinter, it seems appropriate?
Tricia Morgan Carroll says
Hi. Just got my 5th whippet and I’ve named her Talulah a lovely frilly name for a pretty blue girl whippet. My much loved others were Coco, William, Gracie and Florentyna my first dog was Benjamin Brown a rescue Podenco I found in Marbella.
Jonathon p says
My male is 12 week old and called flash
Nancy Best says
Our whippet is a male named Zephyr. It means West Wind He runs like the wind and we call him Zeph for short. Love him to the moon and back He is 8 years old and so happy on our 50 acres.
Sonya says
We have a male whippet called Captain
gordie says
We named our fawn female BIRDIE. She is 5 months old now.
tibbe says
my whippet is called lana, she’s very cute but a little dumb as well
when i get my own i want to call it sonic for fun
is this a good idee?
Sonya says
We have a male whippet called Captain
Amelia says
I used to have a 7 year old whippet but sadly passed because of kidney failure 🥺🥺
Diane D says
We just got 2 female Whippet puppies, not from the same litter.
And we wanted unique names.
We named them Bunny and Karat. They are both worth their weight in Gold.
We had one named Chiclet.
Nancy Best says
Love Bunny and Carat! I know a girl who has 2 females called Olive and Martini
Jeanette Arkwright says
My whippet was called Chase. Got him as a 9 week old puppy, had him til he reached the age of 15 years old then had to have him euthanised. Just love whippets so much!
Shirley Beevor says
We called our whippet Monty he is 21 months loves his walks the top of his list is the settee! The most gentle loving breed you could wish for. We are getting another one at the end of August just being born yesterday cannot decide the name either Minny or Mabel.
Liss says
I chose Luna it’s a great name for a black female puppy!
Amanda says
My Whippet is called Alfie. I’m
getting a new puppy next year I have chosen Betsy of it’s a girl but not chose a boys name yet but want it to begin with B
Lynda says
Don’t agree when the whippet was described as needing lots of exercise. This is not true. They like they’re walks, of course, but are also, very much, couch potatoes! I have and have had, many whippets over the years and they I would never describe them as needing lots of exercise. Many potential owners would be put off by this as it makes them sound as if they need to be walked miles everyday.
Sarah says
I must thank you for your comment. Because thats what i’ve heart and i started to be scared and dissapointed. I am doing searches because i want a whippet and are really very exited. But before i got it i want to “studdy” a bit and be prepared to recieve him 🙂
ANy tips and advices are very welcome!
Layla says
oh yes! don’t worry i went through the same thing but i have a little girl whippet pup and they are the sweetest and most laid back dog breed you could ask for! <3 they are the best family dog our family loves her! i wish you all the luck in raising your whippet! xx
Nancy Best says
Agreed ! Whippets are very content to sleep all day with a 10 minute play at some point. Couch potatoes for sure!
peter says
My last whippet was called Chase. He died at the good old age of 15. I am thinking of calling my next whippet either Flash Sprite or Kenny.
Scarlett Ost says
My dogs names are so cute they are all whippets one is Murphy second is dasher third is roller
fiona collins says
The breeder called her Cheeky, i changed it slight ly to Chicky Babe <3
tibbe says
lol