260+ Australian Shepherd Names for Your Amazing Adventure Buddy

Australian shepherds, or Aussies as they're affectionately called by lovers of the breed, are whip-smart and rambunctious dogs fit for adventurous, active pet parents. If you see adopting an Australian shepherd in your near future (or maybe you already have, and in that case congrats!) then you probably need to figure out how to pick the perfect name for your new pooch. Whether you choose a name inspired by an Aussie's beautiful coloring or your new dog's favorite snack, one of these names for Australian shepherds will surely match your active new pup's personality.

When Adam Levine croons, "She wiiiiiiill be looooooved" he must be talking about an Australian shepherd.

• Paisley
• Lily
• Sadie
• Sakura
• Fiona
• Zuri
• Daisy
• Nala
• Alexa
• Margarita
• Luna
• Bella
• Rae
• Juno
• Mia
• Ichika
• Helena
• Lizbeth
• Rosa
• Zendaya
• Maya
• Chloe
• Imani
• Adeline
• Thalia
• Zoey
• Kyra

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Aussies are good family dogs who just want to exercise and play ... A LOT. Better start taking up jogging before you head to the shelter to adopt one of these lively, bouncy boys.

• Kai
• Ace
• Cowboy
• Duke
• Adonis
• Flynn
• Hugo
• Luca
• Frederico
• Oakley
• Hakim
• Akira
• Milo
• Charlie
• Prince
• Scout
• Tiger
• Alexis
• Bear
• Wallace
• Alejandro
• Sora
• Amari

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We're willing to bet your Australian shepherd's cuteness is equal to or greater than the Hemsworths', which is truly an incredible feat. You're probably so proud.

• Chris
• Liam
• Luke
• Hemsworth
• Miranda
• Steve
• Bindi
• Irwin
• Cate
• Rebel
• Isla
• Naomi
• Hugh
• Heath
• Nicole
• Keith
• Urban
• Portia
• Russell
• Iggy
• Azalea
• Eric
• Toni

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Most Australian shepherds are just happy goofballs, but you can give your pup a badass name and hope for the best. Worst case, other people at the dog park think you're both cool AF.

• Tank
• Axel
• Serena
• Venus
• Viking
• Thor
• Hulk
• Maven
• Simone
• Harley
• Daenerys
• Arya
• Zeus
• Spike
• Maddox
• Ninja
• Xena
• Diana
• Raven
• Hawk
• Cersei
• Brienne
• Pirate

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A name based on a fluffy Disney character like Pooh, Thumper, or Pumba seems fitting for one of the fluffiest of dogs.

• Pluto
• Mickey
• Minnie
• Hercules
• Aladdin
• Jasmine
• Abu
• Aurora
• Maleficent
• Goofy
• Donald
• Hades
• Elsa
• Olaf
• Pooh
• Oogie Boogie
• Toulouse
• Duchess
• Tiana
• Mulan
• Flynn
• Rapunzel
• Simba
• Pumba
• Cinderella
• Wendy
• Mushu
• Yzma
• Kuzco
• Quasimodo
• Belle
• Lumier
• Mrs. Potts
• Moana
• Scuttle
• Ariel
• Thumper
• Nana
• Zazu

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Try calling out "Bubbles" or "Tater Tot" and try not to smile. It can't be done.

• Bubbles
• Twinkie
• Tiny
• Tater Tot
• Lassie
• Princess
• Pikachu
• Sparkles
• Dottie
• Panda
• Bunny
• Fuzzy
• Dopey
• Cheeks
• Teddy
• Ducky
• Lovey
• Marshmallow
• Boba
• Sprinkles
• Star
• Fox
• Buttons

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Many of the most magnificent things in the world are blue—the sky, the ocean, birds, flowers ... the list goes on and on. And that includes your beautiful blue merle Australian shepherd!

• Aqua
• Indigo
• Blueberry
• Iris
• Lake
• Skye
• Bluebell
• Robin
• Orchid
• Azure
• Calypso
• Marina
• Spot
• Pepper
• Dory
• Sapphire

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They say redheads have more fun.

• Scarlet
• Cinnamon
• Rowan
• Chili
• Redmond
• Sienna
• Ruby
• Merlot
• Derry
• Maroon
• Strawberry
• Rusty
• Rosy
• Brick
• Cherry
• Coral
• Poppy
• Blaze
• Autumn
• Phoenix
• Ladybug

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If your Aussie is a chonky boy under all that fluff, one of these names will have him going absolutely bonkers with excitement every time you call his name. Make sure to have the treats ready at all times!

• Cupcake
• Coffee
• Cheeto
• Waffles
• Meatball
• Cheese
• Cookie
• Dumpling
• Potato
• Egg
• Apple
• Oreo
• Chip
• Noodle
• Cocoa
• Toast
• Butternut
• Candy
• Brownie
• Pumpkin
• Taco
• Sushi
• Peaches
• Ginger
• Brie
• Muffin
• Pancake
• Bran
• Peanut
• Beans

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