If you have recently welcomed an English springer spaniel boy into your life, we are sure you are enjoying him and hope you will have many years together. However, you may not yet have decided what to call your bundle of joy. Here is an assortment of excellent names for your male English springer spaniel puppy.
Keep the name you choose for your male English springer spaniel puppy short, easy for you to say, and memorable for your pup. Ensure that it doesn’t sound like a command. Many popular dog names will work for this breed, but classic English soubriquets suit these elegant pups best.
Select a name with hard consonants and long vowels to make it easier for your dog to hear his name, and keep it to one or two syllables to hold his attention. Although some of the terms on this list may seem stodgy, classic names are trendy for these stylish and sleek dogs.
Names For Your Male English Springer Spaniel
We have selected 110 names that would suit your male English springer spaniel puppy. Some refer to your puppy’s coloring; some to your puppy’s personality, while others reference these dogs’ traditional role as gundogs.
Names A – C
| Ace | Unity, perfection (Latin) |
| Archie | Very bold, brave (Germanic) |
| Arlo | Battle hill (English). A form of Harlow. |
| Atlas | Supporter of the world (Greek) |
| Axel | Ax (Latin), Source of all life (German), father of peace (Norse) |
| Bailey | One who keeps guard (Old French) |
| Bandit | Outlaw, robber (Italian) |
| Bat | Son of the plowman (English, from Hebrew Bartholomew). Or a nocturnal flying mammal. |
| Baxter | Baker (English). Originally a surname. |
| Bear | This name would suit the springer, bold as a bear (English). |
| Beau | Handsome (French). For your good-looking boy. |
| Benji | Son of the right hand (Hebrew, short for Benjamin). |
| Benny | Short for Benjamin, or Benedict (blessed in Latin). |
| Bentley | Moor, grass meadow (English) |
| Blaze | Flame (English). Perfect for a springer who is swift as fire. |
| Bowie | Fair-haired (Irish). But you’d probably be naming your boy for the Bowie knife. |
| Bruce | Dense shrubs, forest (French). Or you could name your springer for Batman. |
| Bruno | Brown-haired (Italian). This name would suit a liver-and-white springer. |
| Bubba | Little brother (American) |
| Buck | Male deer. Take inspiration from the world of hunting to name your springer. |
| Buddy | Friend (English). Because your springer is your buddy. |
| Buster | A man or boy (American) |
| Cash | Vain (Latin) |
| Charlie | Strong, courageous, manly (English). The most popular name for male English springers. |
| Chase | Hunter (French). Ideal for your little springer gundog. |
| Chester | Fortified camp (English, for Latin). |
| Chip | For a springer who is a chip off the old block. |
| Coby | Replacer, supplanter (English, from Hebrew Jacob) |
| Cody | Cushion, pillow (English) |
| Colt | A young male horse (English), or a famous gun make. This name would suit a hunting springer. |
| Cooper | A barrel-maker (English). Originally a surname. This name is also trendy for male English springer spaniels. |
| Copper | A red metal (English, from Latin). This name would fit a red-and-white springer pup. |
Names D – K
| Danny | God is my judge (Hebrew). A pet form of Daniel. |
| Dash | This name would suit a springer who dashes everywhere. |
| Dexter | Dyer of cloth (English), right-handed, skillful (Latin) |
| Duke | Leader (French) |
| Echo | Returning sound (Greek) |
| Ezra | Helper (Hebrew) |
| Finn | Fair-haired (Celtic) |
| Fletcher | Arrow maker (English) |
| George | Farmer (Greek) |
| Gunner | One who shoots a gun (English) |
| Gus | This name is a Scandinavian form of Angus (a Scottish word that means exceptional qualities) or Augustus (a Latin name meaning the exalted one). |
| Hank | Ruler of the estate (a form of Henry). |
| Harley | From the hare’s meadow (English) |
| Harry | Great leader of the army, a form of Harold. |
| Henry | Ruler of the estate (German) |
| Jack | Replacer, supplanter (English, from Hebrew Jacob) |
| Jackson | Son of Jack (English) |
| Jake | Replacer, supplanter (English, from Hebrew Jacob) |
| Jasper | This term refers to a red, brown, or yellow semi-precious stone (Persian). This name would be perfect for describing a springer’s coloration. |
| Jax | Son of Jack (English) |
| Joey | God will increase (Hebrew). A pet form of Joseph. |
| King | Ruler of a kingdom (English). A perfect name for your little prince to grow into. |
| Kylo | From the cow’s meadow (English) |
Names L – P
| Leo | Lion (Latin) |
| Levi | Joined in harmony (Hebrew). This name describes the ideal bond between an owner and their springer pup. |
| Lincoln | Settlement by the pool (English). You could honor one of the greatest presidents with this name. |
| Louie | Famous warrior (German) |
| Lucky | Fortunate, lucky (English). |
| Luke | Bringer of light (Latin). |
| Mac | Son (Scottish). |
| Marley | From the high tower (Hebrew) |
| Marlin | A large deep-sea fish (English) |
| Maverick | Unorthodox, independent-minded (American) |
| Max | Latin Maximilian means greatest, or English Maxwell means great spring. |
| Merlin | An English wizard from Arthurian legend. The name of William Wallace’s spaniel who rode into the Battle of Stirling Bridge with him in 1297 |
| Miles | Soldier (Latin), merciful (German) |
| Milo | A form of Miles |
| Moose | The largest deer species in North America (Algonquian) |
| Murphy | From the sea (Irish) |
| Oakley | From the oak meadow (English) |
| Odie | Ode, melody, song (Greek) |
| Oliver | The olive tree (Latin), kind (Scandinavian) |
| Ollie | A pet form of Oliver |
| Oreo | This name would fit a liver-and-white springer perfectly. |
| Oscar | Divine spear man (Scandinavian) |
| Otis | One who hears well (Greek), son of the prosperous one (German) |
| Ozzy | Strength (Hebrew) |
| Pepper | A hot spice (English). This name describes your spunky springer perfectly. |
| Porter | Gatekeeper, carrier (Latin) |
| Prince | Chief (Latin). |
Names R – W
| Ranger | Protector, keeper of the forest (French) |
| Reece | Ardent, enthusiastic (Welsh) |
| Remi | A form of Remington. This name can also be spelled Remy. |
| Remington | From the raven’s town (English), a famous make of firearms. |
| Riley | Valiant (Irish) |
| Rocco | Rock, stone (Italian) |
| Rocket | This name would be perfect for the springer who is fast as a rocket. |
| Rudy | Famous wolf, a form of Rudolph |
| Ruger | This name comes from a renowned make of firearms. |
| Rusty | Reddish in color. This name would fit a red-and-white springer. |
| Ryder | This name comes from a famous make of firearms. |
| Sam | God has heard; a form of Samuel (Hebrew) |
| Samson | Like the sun (Hebrew) |
| Sarge | Military man (French) |
| Scout | One who searches things out (Old French) |
| Shadow | This name would be perfect for the springer pup who follows you like a shadow (English). |
| Sherlock | Fair-haired (English). This name would be ideal for the pup who searches things out. |
| Spot | George W Bush’s English springer spaniel (Spot Fetcher, a twist on Scott Fletcher, who played for the Texas Rangers baseball team) |
| Teddy | A pet form of Edward (an English name meaning treasure guardian) and Theodore (a Greek name meaning gift from God) |
| Theo | Short for Theodore. This name was borne by a brave springer who sniffed out bombs in Afghanistan for the British Army and was awarded a Dickin Medal after his death. |
| Toby | God is good (Hebrew) |
| Tucker | Tucker of cloth (English) |
| Wally | Stranger, a form of Wallace (English) |
| Walter | Army ruler (German) |
| Watson | Son of Walter. This name could be an homage to Sherlock Holmes’s trusty sidekick. |
| Whiskey | The water of life (Scottish Gaelic). We’re sure that’s not the first thing that comes to mind when you hear this name. |
| Winchester | This name comes from a famous make of firearms. |
| Winston | Friendly town (English). This name could be a tribute to famous wartime British prime minister Winston Churchill. |
Conclusion
We hope you’ve found a name that will suit your little English springer spaniel girl for the rest of his life. You will use his name a lot during training and other situations, so search until you’ve found the perfect fit!
