Choosing a name for your Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, is an exciting part of welcoming them into your life. Known for their intelligence, loyalty, and agility, Shelties are a beloved breed in the U.S., admired for their herding instincts and affectionate personalities. These lively and loyal dogs make excellent companions and are eager to please.
To help you find the right name, we’ve compiled a list of 196 popular Sheltie names. This list is based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Sheltie Names
Here are some popular boy names for Shetland Sheepdogs that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Akino | Japanese; autumn field |
| Andy | Diminutive of andrew; "manly" |
| Apollo | God of sun and light in greek |
| Aussie | Australian, spirited and energetic |
| Barkley | English, "birch tree meadow" |
| Ben | Short form of benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand" |
| Bentley | |
| Bertie | Affectionate diminutive of "bertrand" or "albert" |
| Bim | Short and snappy, easy to call |
| Bishop | Grand and strategic-minded |
| Bochy | |
| Brady | Broad meadow, also fun and open |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Buzz | Energetic, always buzzing around |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chip | Light-hearted, chip off the old block |
| Cody | Helpful, a helper |
| Comet | Celestial, swift |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Cosmo | Greek for "order" or "beauty" |
| Cutter | |
| Dallas | |
| Duffy | “Dark” in gaelic; mysterious or black-coated |
| Faithful | |
| Finn | Fair or from finland; adventurous spirit |
| Finny | Suggests a love for water, like "fin" |
| Francis | |
| Fred | Peace ruler, traditional and friendly |
| George | Greek for "farmer" |
| Gordon | Great hill; strong |
| Gummy | |
| Hercules | Signifies strength, after the mythical hero |
| Hershey | Sweet as chocolate, lovable |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jackson | Son of jack; enduring and strong |
| Jake | Hebrew for "supplanter" |
| James | Supplanter; replaces |
| Jax | Modern, possibly shortened form of jackson |
| Kaizer | German variant of caesar, meaning "emperor" |
| Keegan | Irish origin meaning "fiery; little fire" |
| Klaus | German, meaning "people's victory" |
| Kronos | Greek titan, conveys strength and power |
| Lance | Short for lancelot; knightly and brave |
| Lassie | Famous tv collie; faithfully heroic |
| Leon | |
| Lolo | Filipino honorific for elder, respect |
| Luca | Italian and latin origin meaning "light" |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Mac | |
| Major | Signifies rank and authority |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Maximus | Latin for "greatest" |
| Mick | |
| Mickey | Famous mouse; lively and iconic |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Milty | Diminutive form, perhaps linked to mild or mellow |
| Miño | |
| Mojo | Magical charm or influence |
| Moose | Large and in charge, signifies stature and strength |
| Mozie | |
| Nilbert | A unique, invented name; no clear meaning |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Ollie | Often short for oliver; symbolizes peace |
| Oscar | Old english, often "friend of deer" |
| Patrick | |
| Picasso | |
| Pippo | Endearing italian nickname |
| Reggie | Short for reginald, meaning "counsel power" |
| Remy | French, "oarsman" |
| Ricco | |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Ryder | Mounted warrior or messenger |
| Salem | Historic city name; mystical or solemn |
| Samuel | Told by god |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Scotty | Scottish origin, often spirited and feisty |
| Seamus | Irish equivalent of james; traditional |
| Sky-Bonito | |
| Skye | Evokes the expansive sky, free-spirited |
| Smith | Common surname, skilled tradesman |
| Sunny | Bright, cheerful disposition |
| Sunwaken | |
| Taz | After the tasmanian devil, wild and whirlwind-esque |
| Teddy | Diminutive of edward or theodore; "wealthy protector" |
| Timmy | Diminutive of timothy, meaning "honoring god" |
| Toby | God is good; popular |
| Topper | Stands above the rest; a leader |
| Trevor | |
| Tucker | Old english, "fabric pleater;" |
| Vinny | |
| Virgil | Latin, meaning "staff bearer" |
| Walker | Perfect for a dog that loves walks |
| Wally | Diminutive of wallace, "foreigner" or "stranger" |
| Whiskey | Strong, spirited name possibly for a brown dog |
| Wybie | |
| Zeke | Short for ezekiel; hebrew, "god will strengthen" |
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Female Sheltie Names
Here are some popular girl names for Shetland Sheepdogs that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Alisa | Noble, exalted |
| Amber | Jewel name; warm, golden hues |
| Angie | Diminutive of angela; 'angelic' |
| Anja | Russian, variant of anna |
| Ariel | |
| Ashley | Ash tree meadow |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bailie | Steward or guardian in old english |
| Becky | Often short for rebecca; captivating |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Belle | French for "beautiful" |
| Bessie | Endearing, old-fashioned charm |
| Boo | Term of endearment |
| Bowie | Inspired by singer david bowie |
| Cassie | Diminutive of cassandra; prophetess |
| Chai | Hebrew for "life" or the popular tea |
| Charlotte | Maude - combines old-fashioned grace and battle strength |
| Chelsea | |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Clemente | Gentle and merciful |
| Cleo | Short for cleopatra, means "glory of the father" |
| Clover | Lucky and nature-loving |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Darna | Filipino superhero; powerful and heroic |
| Didi | Affectionate nickname, possibly from other names |
| Ellie | Diminutive of eleanor, meaning "light" |
| Elsa | |
| Eva | Hebrew origin meaning "life" |
| Fancy | |
| Freja | Norse goddess of beauty and fertility |
| Frigg | Named after a norse goddess |
| Ginger | Spicy and fiery, reflects a vivacious character |
| Giselle | French, from germanic for "pledge" |
| Gracie | Diminutive of grace, "god’s favor" |
| Guai | Foreign allure, possibly asian influence meaning 'good' |
| Hailey | Hay meadow; peaceful |
| Hazel | Inspired by the hazelnut tree, denotes wisdom |
| Holly | After the holiday plant, festive or born in winter |
| Honey | Sweet, beloved companion |
| Isla | Spanish for "island"; exotic and serene |
| Ivy | English nature name for fidelity |
| June | Named after the month, symbolizing freshness |
| Keira | Irish for "dark," elegant |
| Kiki | Double joy; cheerful and lively |
| Kismet | Turkish for "destiny," meant to be |
| Leona | |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Lucie | Light, illuminating presence |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Mackenzie | Born of fire; bright |
| Mango | Tropical and sweet, for a vibrant dog |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Miley | Popularized by singer miley cyrus |
| Miss | Denotes a feminine touch or respect |
| Misty | Mist-like, soft and gentle qualities |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Nellie | Diminutive of helen or eleanor; "bright, shining one" |
| Nimi | |
| Nina | Spanish for "little girl" |
| Novella | |
| Olivia | Latin for "olive tree," symbol of peace |
| Pattylou | Endearing double name, friendly |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Phoebe | Greek, "bright, shining" |
| Pia | Pious, devout |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Quesadilla | |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Rita | Pearl or saintly, a gem of a dog |
| River | Nature name, flowing and constant |
| Ruth | Hebrew for "companion" or "friend" |
| Sadie | Vintage name meaning "princess" |
| Saku | Of finnish origin; quick and light (eg, saku koivu) |
| Sammi | God has heard; listened to |
| Sandy | Named after the sandy texture or color |
| Saoirse | Irish for "freedom" |
| Sarah | Hebrew for "princess" |
| Sassy | |
| Shadow | Always by your side; mysterious |
| Shea | Majestic, from the fairy palace |
| Sheila | Irish for "heavenly" |
| Shelby | English origin, meaning "estate on the ledge" |
| Shelda | |
| Showgirl | Flashy and glamorous; loves attention |
| Skywalker | |
| Starbuck | From literature, also a popular coffee shop |
| Suki | Japanese for "beloved"; cute and cherished |
| Terry | Familiar, friendly, easy-going |
| Tess | |
| Tori | |
| Torrey | |
| Trixie | Fun and lively with a trickster spirit |
| Vesper | Latin for evening star, cool and mysterious |
| Vixen | Fox-like, spirited |
| Vous | French for "you"; personal and cherished |
| Willamina | Feminine of william, "protection" |
| Zadie | Possible variant of "sadie" or unique on its own |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |