Bloodhound Dog Names, Names for Bloodhound Breed

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The Bloodhound is the undisputed king of scent hounds, possessing the most powerful nose in the entire canine world — capable of following scent trails over 300 hours old and across distances exceeding 130 miles. Originally bred by monks at the Saint-Hubert monastery in Belgium (which is why the breed is also called the Chien de Saint-Hubert), the Bloodhound was developed for tracking deer and wild boar. Today, this noble breed is famous for its work in search and rescue and law enforcement, where its tracking results are even admissible as evidence in court.

The Bloodhound is a very large dog, standing 23 to 27 inches tall and weighing 80 to 110 pounds, with a long, wrinkled face, enormous drooping ears, and loose, hanging skin folds that help trap scent particles. Their soulful, deep-set eyes give them a perpetually mournful yet endearing expression. Colors include black and tan, liver and tan, and red. Despite their serious working abilities, Bloodhounds are gentle, patient, and affectionate with their families. They are famously stubborn when on a scent trail but docile and easygoing at home.

Naming your Bloodhound should honor the breed's legendary tracking ability, noble history, and distinctive droopy appearance. Names inspired by detective work, tracking, and the breed's Belgian/French heritage are excellent choices. The Bloodhound's dignified-yet-comical appearance — with all those wrinkles and floppy ears — also lends itself to charming, character-filled names.

Browse our collection of Bloodhound dog names and find the perfect name for your gentle, nose-powered giant. Use our filters to sort by gender, popularity, or theme to discover a name worthy of the world's greatest tracker.

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#	Name	Meaning	Gender	Origin
1	Abby	English diminutive of Abigail, 'my father is joy'	Female	English from Hebrew
2	Andy	Man, warrior	Male	Greek
3	Angel	Messenger	Unisex	Greek
4	Anne	Grace	Female	Hebrew
5	Baby	An infant or very young child; an affectionate form of address	Unisex	English word name
6	Bailey	English occupational surname from Middle English baili, 'bailiff'	Unisex	English
7	Bayard	Foolhardy	Male	English
8	Bea	Voyager through life	Female	Latin
9	Bear	English animal word-name referring to the large mammal	Unisex	English
10	Beatrice	Voyager through life	Female	Latin
11	Bella	Short form of Isabella; associated with Italian bella, “beautiful”	Female	English name with an Italian word association
12	Belle	Beautiful	Female	French
13	Billy	Will, desire and helmet, protection	Male	Germanic
14	Blue	English word-name from the color blue	Unisex	English
15	Bobby	Bright fame	Unisex	Germanic
16	Boomer	A large full grown kangaroo. A baby boomer.	Unisex	English
17	Boone	Surname of French origin, traditionally linked with bon, good	Male	English from French surname
18	Bruno	Germanic name possibly meaning 'brown' or 'armour, protection'	Male	Germanic
19	Brutus	Heavy, slow, foolish	Male	Latin
20	Bryant	Noble, strong, virtuous	Male	Gaelic
21	Bubba		Unisex
22	Buddy	English word meaning 'friend' or 'companion'	Male	English
23	Candy	Honest	Female	Latin
24	Cassie	She who entangles men	Female	Greek
25	Chaos	Gaping void	Unisex	Greek
26	Charlie	Diminutive or feminine form of Charles	Unisex	English form from a Germanic name family
27	Charlotte	Free man	Female	Germanic
28	Chelsea	Chalk landing place	Female	English
29	Chloe	Greek name meaning 'green shoot' or new growth	Female	Greek
30	Chubby	Rounded and plump	Unisex	English
31	Chunky	Short, thick and stocky. Also means containing small pieces like chunky soup...	Unisex	English
32	Cleo	Short form of Cleopatra and other Greek names containing kleos, glory	Female	English from Greek
33	Daisy	English flower name from Old English “day’s eye”	Female	English flower name
34	Dakota	Dakota autonym meaning ally	Unisex	Dakota language and people
35	Dale	Dweller in the valley	Male	English
36	Damien	To tame	Male	Greek
37	Dan	Arbiter	Male	Hebrew
38	Dante	Enduring, obstinate	Male	Latin
39	Dinah	Judged	Female	Hebrew
40	Dixie	Regional nickname for the southern United States	Unisex	American English regional nickname
41	Dominic	Lord	Male	Latin
42	Duke	From the noble title, ultimately Latin dux, meaning 'leader'	Male	English
43	Ellie	English diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, Elizabeth and other names beginning wit...	Female	English
44	Emma	All-containing	Female	German
45	Everett	Strong as a wild boar	Male	Germanic
46	Floyd	Grey	Male	Welsh
47	Forest	Forest	Male	English
48	Frank	English form of Frankish names and short form of Francis or Franklin	Male	English from Germanic and Latin
49	Gadget		Unisex
50	General	A high ranking officer in the military	Unisex	English

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are popular names for Bloodhounds?

Popular Bloodhound names include Copper (from The Fox and the Hound), Duke, Clyde, Daisy, Hershey, Sadie, Beauregard, and Magnolia. Detective-inspired names like Sherlock, Watson, and Clue suit their tracking skills. Southern names like Dixie, Beau, and Belle match their gentle, easygoing nature.

What names reference the Bloodhound's tracking ability?

Names celebrating their legendary nose include Tracker, Sleuth, Sherlock, Sniffer, Scout, and Detective. More creative options include Clue, Scooby (the famous cartoon Bloodhound-mix), and Nose. For their Belgian monastery origins, Saint-Hubert or simply Hubert is a distinguished, historically accurate choice.

What names suit the Bloodhound's droopy, wrinkly appearance?

The Bloodhound's famously wrinkled, droopy face inspires affectionate names like Droopy, Wrinkles, Saggy, Puddles, Jowls, or Floppy. More dignified options that still reference their appearance include Reginald, Eeyore, or Winston. The contrast between their noble purpose and goofy looks makes either approach charming.