200+ Border Collie Names for Your Smarty-Pants Pup

These clever herding dogs can probably do your taxes, direct traffic, and bake a batch of cookies at the same time if they wanted to.
By Chad Taylor Updated June 06, 2022 Advertisement Pin FB More Tweet Email Send Text Message Print

Female Border Collie Names

Whether your border collie is an athlete or has more artistic sensibilities, the right name makes all the difference.

Lady
Bella
Lucy
Abby
Daisy
Sadie
Maggie
Willow
Lily
Una
Sophie
Ivy
Jessie
Kiki
Nova
Violet
Piper
Quinn
Cleo
Brooklyn
Zoe
Phoebe
Lacy
Leia
Emma
April

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Male Border Collie Names

Your boy border collie deserves a name more creative than "Rover," don't you think?

Finn
Bruno
Tucker
Buddy
Rocco
Benny
Miles
Scout
Zeus
Toby
Duke
Bo
Joey
Rocket
Ollie
Ace
Comet
Peanut
Chance
Andre
Max
Augie
Radar
Jones
Winston
Luke
Louis

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Unusual Border Collie Names

Maybe you want to get a little more funky with your border collie name—here are some to choose from.

Bootsy Collins
Mazie
Lolli
Ari
Katniss
Peeta
Juliette
Seraphina
Berkley
Titan
Banjo
Jude
Jewel
Kiko
Leela
Gibson
Bean
Beethoven
Jasper
Arizona
Zola
Bucky
Cairo
Roman
Claudette
Bluebell
Iris
Shasta
Mare
Ewan
Apollo
Rocky
Emerald

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Cute Border Collie Names

All border collies are cute border collies. And if you want a name that really drives that home, try one of these.

Mimi
Paris
Buffy
Daphne
Angel
Pepper
Sugar
Bella
Cupcake
Opal
Winnie
Lucky
Josie
Penny
Gus
Dusty
Andy
Cookie
Scooby
Fluffy
Teddy
Woody
Shaggy
Buttercup
Trusty
Boots

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Red and White Border Collie Names

As everybody who has a border collie knows, color and personality can go hand-in-hand. These names help highlight your border collie's fun, silly, or fiery side.

Foxy
Autumn
Blaze
Chili
Magnolia
Rusty
Apple
Pippy
Elmo
Sparky
Valentine
Auburn
Ariel
Brandy
Scarlett
Patches
Topaz
Red
Weasley
Garnet
Ember
Kindle
Ruby

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Black and White Border Collie Names

Black and white border collies are all dressed up! Give your fancy boi a name that fits.

Spot
Domino
Inky
Dice
Patches
Elvis
Tiger
Zorro
Cruella
Harley
Oreo
Badger
Onyx
Panda
Marble
Tux
Batman
Bond

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Famous Border Collie Names From Movies and TV Shows

Want to borrow from the stars for your new show pony? These famous pups' names might work for your border.

Fly
Jessie
Maui
Bandit
Rex
Nana
Murray
Wishbone
Bud
Hachiko
Marley
Lady
Hooch
Marmaduke
Bruiser
Benji
Winn-Dixie
Bolt
Frankenweenie
Pongo
Copper
Chief
Baxter
Shadow
Balto
Togo
Tramp

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Brown Border Collie Names

Fact: some of the best foods happen to be brown. But if you'd rather not name your pup after a delicious dessert, there are plenty of brown border collie names inspired by nature, too.

Reeses
Hazel
Aspen
Hershey
Cocoa
Fudge
Pebbles
Buster
Kona
Honey
Mocha
Bear
Nugget
Cinnamon
Chewy
Brownie
S'mores
Toffee
Leaf
Maple
Boulder

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One-Syllable Border Collie Names

Sometimes, it's best to keep things short and sweet. These one-syllable border collie names do just that! An added bonus? Short names make it easier to train your dog!