210+ Basset Hound names (for your floppy-eared friend)

Droopy - is that you?! Instantly recognizable, Basset Hounds are best known for their short, stocky statures, their droopy expressions, and of course, those adorable floppy ears. It goes without saying that these petite, easy-going pups make for a 10/10 cuddle companion, but they’re also highly intelligent dogs - with a high prey drive to match!

If you’ve recently welcomed home your own little hound dog, then chances are you’re on the lookout for some great Basset Hound names for your new pooch - one that you (and your dog sitters) will be pleased as punch to shout out across the dog park. Here, we’ve rounded up over 210 of the very best (and most popular) male and female Basset Hound names - that are perfect for your new floppy-eared fellow.

Best Basset Hound names 

Here, you’ll find over 210 good names for Basset Hounds, for male and female pups alike! 

• Jax
• Harry
• Bailey
• Peanut
• Bobby
• Sadie
• Oscar
• Murphy
• Roscoe
• Lucy
• Ellie
• Daisy
• Emma
• Abby
• Molly
• Hugo
• Hunter
• Sam
• Milo
• Barney
• Fred
• Rufus
• Luna
• Annie
• Banjo
• Bertie
• Tucker
• Lucky
• Ralph
• Winston
• Hank
• Betty
• Blue
• Jasper
• Holly
• Ted
• Piper
• Chester
• Penny
• Jack
• Leo
• Scout
• Mia
• Finlay
• Otto
• Dixie
• Ginger
• Hazel
• Bella
• Teddy
• Moose
• Willow
• Rocco
• Maisie
• Harley
• Alfie
• Juno
• Cooper
• Duke
• Harvey
• Archie
• Reggie
• Otis
• Bruce
• Louie
• Tilly
• Bonnie
• Monty
• Heidi
• Boomer
• Olive
• Rocky
• Rosie
• Zoey
• Sophie
• Lexi
• Bear
• George
• Lottie
• Loki
• Frank
• Lola
• Izzy
• Zeus
• Bruno
• Skye
• Benji
• Gracie
• Henry
• Riley
• Winnie
• Pippa
• Sasha
• Ollie
• Toby
• Stanley
• Doc
• Phoebe
• Billy
• Finn
• Ella
• Stella
• Chloe
• Elvis
• Poppy
• Ruby
• Max
• Coco
• Beau
• Buster
• Dexter
• Gus
• Freddie
• Honey
• Mabel
• Minnie
• Frankie
• Marley
• Pip
• Woody
• Chip
• Oliver
• Benny
• Pepper
• Cookie
• Maggie
• Ziggy
• Maya
• Roxy
• Charlie

Female Basset Hound names 

Still need some help deciding? Here, we’ve whittled down our list to just these top 10 girl Basset Hound names. Now, all that’s left to decide is which of these popular Basset Hound girl names will suit your new floppy-eared friend the best!

• Penny
• Bella
• Daisy
• Rosie
• Maggie
• Luna
• Bonnie
• Lucy
• Lola
• Maisie

Male Basset Hound names

Now, on to the boys! Give your new male Basset Hound puppy a moniker worth ‘woofing’ about. Here are 10 top male Basset Hound dog names that are popular with our pet parent members.

• Charlie
• Hank
• Fred
• Leo
• Winston
• Max
• Bear
• Buddy
• Finn
• Beau

Old-fashioned names for Basset Hounds 

Just like baby naming trends, old-fashioned names for pooches are making a comeback amongst dog lovers. We think these old-timey monikers will suit your new Basset Hound bud to a T. 

• Spot 
• Wilbur 
• Spike 
• Archie 
• Walter 
• Rose 
• Opal 
• Matilda 
• Erma
• Bessie

Funny Basset Hound names

While we’re sure your new Basset Hound buddy will bring a smile to your face regardless, these laugh-out-loud names for Basset Hound dogs are a great choice for class-clown canines. 

• Dumbo 
• Indiana Bones
• Chew Barker 
• Jimmy Chew 
• Stumpy 
• Mary Puppins 
• Sherlock Bones
• Moose 
• Low Rider
• Inspector Drool

Unusual Basset Hound names

Perhaps your Basset Hound is less ha-ha funny, and more of a unique-as-they-come kinda pooch? These unusual hound dog names are paw-fect for truly one-of-a-kind canines. 

• Rigby
• Fliss
• Baxter
• Kennedy
• Presley
• Boris
• Watson
• Cannoli 
• Atticus
• Guinness

Cute Basset Hound names

Dogs with floppy ears are cute, period. Add to the mix a sweet, drooping face and those classic melancholy eyes, and you’ve got the ingredients for one pretty adorable pooch! Here are our favorite picks for cute dog names.

• Pudding
• Buttons 
• Bones
• Tater Tot 
• Bubbles
• Pepper
• Pixie
• Banjo
• Moose 
• Pickle

Names for Basset Hounds that match their appearance

With their short legs and extra long ears, there are plenty of names to consider if you’re looking for one that matches your Basset Hound buddy's appearance! 

• Dumbo
• Wiggles
• Chunky
• Shorty
• Bruiser
• Spud
• Stump
• Tank
• Brick
• Pipsqueak

Famous Basset Hound names

Hey, can we get your Basset’s paw-tograph? It’s true, Basset Hounds have been soaking up the spotlight for years. If your pooch has a certain twinkle in its eye, then why not consider one of these names for Basset Hounds, inspired by TV, movies, or a famous pet parent?  

• Droopy (of the classic animated Droopy series) 
• Flash (The Dukes of Hazzard) 
• Fred Basset (Fred Basset) 
• Pokey (Lassie) 
• Sherlock (a Basset Hound that Elvis Presley famously sang ‘Hound Dog’ to on the The Steve Allen Show)
• Sidney (Clint Eastwood's Basset Hound)
• Bertha (Burt Reynolds' Basset Hound)
• Hugo (Marilyn Monroe’s Basset Hound)

Melancholy Basset Hound names

Hey, Droopy wasn’t a Basset Hound by sheer chance! While we’re sure your new pooch is happy-as-Larry, if you’d like to pay homage to your hound’s droopy face and melancholy exterior, here are a few monikers to get you started. 

• Blue
• Eeyore
• Droopy
• Grumps
• Moony
• Gloom
• Mellow
• Moody
• Sorrow
• Grouch (or Groucho Barks, if you’re of the punny persuasion!)

Tips for naming your Basset Hound

Still pondering the perfect Basset Hound name? Don't sweat it. Remember, you can draw upon inspiration from almost anywhere - from your favorite book, TV show or movie, dog breed traits or history, or even your favorite food or drink. 

Our other piece of advice? Keep it short, sweet, and simple. Pups respond best to short, clear-sounding names. Not only will this make it easy to train your new hound, it'll also avoid a whole host of confusion for your poor pup (just think how similar a name like 'Mit' or 'May' is to 'Sit' or 'Stay' - especially to a canine's ear!). 

Lastly, why not try a couple of the names from our list out on your pooch? Ultimately, you need a name that you (and ideally, the whole family!) are happy with. So pick a couple, give them a try, and see if they feel 'right' for your pooch.

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