Hockey Dog Names, Names After Hockey Players

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Hockey dog names bring the speed, toughness, and team spirit of the ice rink to your pup's identity. Whether you are a devoted NHL fan, a beer league warrior, or simply love the game, naming your dog after a hockey legend, team, or rink term is a fantastic way to celebrate your passion. These names carry the grit and excitement that make hockey the coolest sport around.

This collection features names inspired by all-time greats like Gretzky, Crosby, Gordie, and Orr, as well as hockey terminology like Puck, Deke, and Slapper. You will also find names from iconic teams, famous arenas, and the traditions that make hockey culture so unique. From classic legends to modern superstars, there is a hockey name for every fan.

Hockey-inspired names work especially well for energetic, tough dogs who love to play hard — breeds like Huskies, Labrador Retrievers, Boxers, and Pit Bulls. Canadian breeds like Newfoundlands and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are also natural fits. But any dog with speed and spirit can wear a hockey name with pride.

Browse our collection of hockey dog names below. Filter by gender, save your all-stars, and draft the perfect hockey-inspired name for your four-legged teammate.

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#	Name	Meaning	Gender	Origin
1	Abby	English diminutive of Abigail, 'my father is joy'	Female	English from Hebrew
2	Adrianne	From Hadria	Female	Latin
3	Alex	Defending men	Unisex	Greek
4	Alexander	Defending men	Male	Greek
5	Alexis	Defender	Unisex	Greek
6	Amy	Loved	Female	French
7	Andrea	Man, warrior	Unisex	Greek
8	Andrew	Man, warrior	Male	Greek
9	Anne	Grace	Female	Hebrew
10	Anthony	Priceless	Male	Latin
11	Art	Possibly bear or stone	Male	Gaelic
12	Bernie	Bear brave	Male	German
13	Blue	English word-name from the color blue	Unisex	English
14	Bobby	Bright fame	Unisex	Germanic
15	Brad	Broad wood	Male	English
16	Braden	Broad, wide	Male	English
17	Brandy	Burning wine	Female	English
18	Brent	Burnt	Male	English
19	Brett	A Breton	Male	English
20	Brigette	The exalted one	Female	Gaelic
21	Brittany	Land of the Britons	Female	English
22	Brooks	A brook, stream	Male	English
23	Bryan	Noble, strong, virtuous	Male	Gaelic
24	Bunny	Little rabbit	Female	English
25	Calder	Uncertain, perhaps cold	Male	Norse
26	Cam	Man with crooked nose	Female	Gaelic
27	Candace	Fire-white	Female	Greek
28	Cara	Friend	Female	Gaelic
29	Carolina	Free man	Female	German
30	Caroline	Free man	Female	German
31	Catherine	Pure	Female	Greek
32	Cecilia	Blind	Female	Latin
33	Cherry	Cherry	Female	English
34	Chris	Bearer of Christ	Unisex	Greek
35	Clarence	Of Clare	Male	English
36	Cody	Descendant of Cuidighthigh	Male	Gaelic
37	Colby	Coalworker	Male	English
38	Colton	Coal town	Male	English
39	Corey	God's peace	Male	Germanic
40	Craig	Cliff	Male	Gaelic
41	Crosby	Dweller at the farm near the cross	Male	Norse
42	Dan	Arbiter	Male	Hebrew
43	Daniel	God is my judge	Male	Hebrew
44	Darcy	From Arcy	Female	English
45	Daren	Burnt land	Male	Welsh
46	Darius	Maintain well	Male	Persian
47	Denis	God of wine	Male	Greek
48	Devante	Fighter Of Wrong	Male	Spanish
49	Dionne	From The Sacred Spring. The Mythological Dione Was Wife To Zeus And Mother Of...	Female	Latin
50	Dominic	Lord	Male	Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hockey-inspired dog names?

Top hockey dog names include Gretzky, Crosby, Gordie, Puck, Deke, Biscuit, and Orr. Team-inspired names like Bruin, Ranger, Sabre, and Hawk are also popular among hockey-loving dog owners.

What hockey terms make good dog names?

Great hockey term dog names include Puck, Deke, Hat Trick, Biscuit, Slapper, and Zamboni. These short, punchy names carry hockey energy and are easy for dogs to learn and respond to.

Can female dogs have hockey names?

Absolutely. Names like Puck, Deke, and Biscuit are gender-neutral. You can also name female dogs after women's hockey stars or use team names like Liberty, Storm, and Flame that suit girl pups beautifully.