Outdoor dog names
Are you an outdoor enthusiast wanting a meaningful name for your new puppy or dog? Or maybe you are living the dream out in the country. Or maybe you just love hiking and trails. Naming a dog should come from your heart and isn’t always as easy as picking a name out of thin air.
I’ve put together a long list of dog names inspired by nature for you to choose from. Feel free to scroll through the entire list or jump by clicking on the theme below:
And if none of these fit, we have you covered with a huge library of dog names to search through to find that perfect name for your perfect dog!
Nature names for dogs
- Aerie
- Agate
- Autumn
- Bayou
- Blaze
- Blizzard
- Bluff
- Bolt
- Boulder
- Briar
- Caldera
- Canyon
- Cascade
- Cinder
- Cliff
- Clover
- Copper
- Coral
- Creek
- Daisy
- Dandelion
- Delta
- Diamond
- Dune
- Dusk
- Dusty
- Echo
- Ember
- Fern
- Flint
- Flora
- Forest
- Gaia
- Geo
- Glacier
- Granite
- Ivy
- Meadow
- Mesa
- Midnight
- Misty
- Moss
- North
- Oasis
- Ocean
- Ranger
- Raven
- Ravine
- Reed
- River
- Rocky
- Rosebud
- Sage
- Scout
- Shadow
- Summer
- Surf
- Tempest
- Terra
- Tor
- West
- Windy
- Winter
Tree names for dogs
- Acacia
- Acorn
- Alder
- Arborvitae
- Ash
- Aspen
- Aster
- Bark
- Birch
- Bud
- Butternut
- Cedar
- Cherry
- Chestnut
- Cypress
- Elm
- Fir
- Hazel
- Hemlock
- Hickory
- Holly
- Juniper
- Linden
- Maple
- North
- Norway
- Oak
- Pine
- Red
- Redwood
- Scarlet
- Scott
- Sequoia
- Spruce
- Sugar
- Sycamore
- Thorn
- Willow
Flowers and wildflower dog names
If you are a gardening enthusiast, then you are going to love these flower dog names! If one isn’t list here, just choose your favorite flower and go for it.
- Alexanders
- Alpine
- Amaryllis
- Amethyst
- Angelica
- Angelonia
- Aster
- Aubrieta
- Autumn
- Azalea
- Barley
- Basil
- Begonia
- Bell (Bellflower)
- Bergenia
- Berry
- Blazing Star
- Bluebell
- Blossom
- Bugle
- Buttercup
- Celosia
- Chicory
- Chrysanthemum
- Cistus
- Cleome
- Clover
- Coleus
- Coral
- Cosmos
- Crocus
- Cyprus
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Dandi (Dandelion)
- Delphinium
- Dragon
- Fennel
- Fern
- Field
- Fox
- Freesia
- Gardenia
- Gazania
- Geranium
- Gladiolus
- Goldie
- Heather
- Hemlock
- Herb
- Hibiscus
- Holly
- Honey
- Hosta
- Hyacinth
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Ivy
- Jasmine
- Jonquil
- Kalanchoe
- Lavender
- Leaf
- Lilac
- Lily
- Lobelia
- Magnolia
- Marigold
- Marsh
- Meadow
- Moss
- Narcissus
- Orchid
- Pansy
- Periwinkle
- Petunia
- Poinsettia
- Poppy
- Primrose
- Ramsons
- Rose
- Rose
- Sage
- Sunflower
- Susie (Black-eyed Susan)
- Tansy
- Thorn
- Torenia
- Tulip
- Verbena
- Violet
- Zinnia
Trail dog names
- Acacia
- Acorn
- Alder
- Alpine
- Andes
- Ant
- Ash
- Aspen
- Aster
- Augusta
- Bear
- Beaumont
- Birch
- Birdie
- Boots
- Boulder
- Branch
- Breeze
- Briar
- Brook
- Buff
- Cache
- Cairn
- Canyon
- Cascade
- Cedar
- Cliff
- Compass
- Cove
- Dawn
- Denali
- Denver
- Elias
- Elm
- Emperor
- Everest
- Falcon
- Fauna
- Fawn
- Feather
- Firefly
- Flask
- Fleece
- Flora
- Forest
- Fox
- Fuji
- Gaiter
- Gnat
- Granola
- Grasshopper
- Grove
- Gull
- Hawk
- Hayes
- Hazel
- Hickory
- Hiker
- Holloway
- Horizon
- Hornet
- Hyacinth
- Ivy
- Jasmine
- Jay
- Jerky
- Journey
- Junction
- Juniper
- Katydid
- Kilimanjaro
- Lacewing
- Ladybug
- Lark
- Leaf
- Lhotse
- Linden
- Locust
- Logan
- Luna
- Magnolia
- Makalu
- Mantis
- Map
- Maple
- Marigold
- Marsh
- Massif
- Meadow
- Misty
- Morning
- Mosquito
- Moss
- Moth
- Notch
- Oak
- Olympus
- Orchid
- Peak
- Peony
- Petal
- Pond
- Quill
- Rain
- Rainier
- Rappel
- Raven
- Redline
- Ridge
- River
- Rocky
- Savanna
- Scat
- Scorpion
- Scout
- Sequoia
- Shasta
- Shrew
- Sierra
- Silkworm
- Sinai
- Sky
- Soleil
- Sparrow
- Spider
- Spruce
- Spur
- Starling
- Steele
- Stone
- Storm
- Summer
- Summit
- Sunny
- Swan
- Swift
- Sycamore
- Termite
- Terra
- Tick
- Timberline
- Toad
- Topo
- Track
- Trail
- Tread
- Trek
- Tulip
- Violet
- Wilderness
- Willow
- Windy
- Wolf
- Woody
- Wren
Mountain related dog names
- Aoraki
- Beacon
- Blanc
- Cascade
- Denali
- Eiger
- Elbert
- Elbrus
- Elias
- Emei
- Etna
- Everest
- Fitz
- Fuji
- Haleakalā
- Hood
- Hua
- Jaya
- K2
- Kenya
- Kilimanjaro
- Logan
- Matterhorn
- Nevis
- Olympus
- Rainier
- Rocky
- Rosa
- Roy
- Sawtooth
- Shasta
- Smokey
- Summit
- Tai
- Teton
- Whitney
- Wutai
Want more dog name ideas? We have a full library of fun dog names grouped by theme, check out the list and let us know what you decide!
About the Author Debi@RescueDogs101
Debi McKee is a mom of three kids, two dogs and the creator of Rescue Dogs 101... where she guides you in your journey of adopting and raising a rescue dog every step of the way. She also volunteers for a local dog rescue and Humane Society.
