Adopting a Basset Hound? Ree Would Approve of These Cute Dog Names
Anyone who follows Ree Drummond knows just how much she loves basset hounds! On her list of favorite things, they probably rank just below butter... and maybe her kids. Actually, they might just beat both of those. 😂
Either way, it's safe to say that bassets are her favorite of all the hound dog breeds. "For as long as I can remember, I've loved basset hounds—their droopy faces and soulful eyes just melt my heart," Ree says. If you share her sentiment and happen to be looking for a floppy-eared friend of your own, check out these best basset hound names for your new dog.
Whether you're wanting boy dog names or girl dog names, this list has the perfect moniker for your new hound. We've even included inspiration from Ree herself! After all, she's had plenty of practice naming pups. "I had a basset named Rusty Boy when I was little (yes, that's who my Rusty is named after!), and when Ladd and I got married, a basset was the first dog we got. I can't imagine life without one," she explains.
We've also rounded up plenty of other suggestions. You'll find classic names (including some of the most popular names according to the American Kennel Club), as well as funny dog names and unique dog names taken from some of the most famous basset hounds. No matter which you pick for your new furry fellow, they're all howl worthy!
Ree Drummond's Basset Hound Names
Charlie
Walter
Henry
Fred
Rusty
Rusty Boy
Best Basset Hound Names
Cooper
Alfie
Hank
Gus
Roscoe
Otis
Baxter
Clyde
Buster
Sadie
Milo
Rufus
Scout
Famous Basset Hound Names
Droopy (Tom and Jerry)
Pokey (Lassie)
Copper (The Fox and the Hound)
Elway (The Smurfs)
Flash (The Dukes of Hazzard)
Lafayette (The Aristocats)
Arthur (Our House)
Toby (The Great Mouse Detective)
Byron (Tiny Toons)
Sherlock (Elvis sang to this basset hound on The Steve Allen Show)
Millie (George and Amal Clooney's basset hound)
Sidney (Clint Eastwood's basset hound)
Hugo (Marilyn Monroe's basset hound)
Bertha (Burt Reynolds's basset hound)
Pearl (Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's basset hound)
Cute Basset Hound Names
Barney
Piper
Homer
Louie
Flynn
Ollie
Stanley
Harry
Lady
Pip
Frankie
Benny
Woody
Finn
Spot
Wilbur
Daisy
Penny
Bubba
Harley
Bay
Basset Hound Names for Boy Dogs
Bruno
Rocky
Winston
Murphy
Tucker
Gunner
Bernie
Hunter
Jax
Reggie
Mack
Thatcher
Bandit
Dexter
Chase
Hound
Mickey
Oscar
Trapper
Jake
Felix
Frank
Humphrey
Elvis
Beau
Basset Hound Names for Girl Dogs
Sally
Bailey
Nellie
Dottie
Ruby
Gracie
Mabel
Bonnie
Phoebe
Bertie
Maisie
Doris
Maggie
Martha
Annie
Bessie
Funny Basset Hound Names
Floppy
Squash
Minnie
Dumbo
Eeyore
Frito
Rumples
Stumpy
Tank
Cannoli
Chunk
Wrinkles
Low Rider
Blue
Grumpy
Inspector Drool
Spud
Stump
Munchkin
Stubbs
Sniffer
Wags
Wrinkles
Mopey
Glum
Ears
Mellow
Jumbo
Peanut
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