Developed in England nearly 200 years ago by Parson John Russell, the Jack Russell Terriers is small, but powerful and determined—making him the ideal partner for hunting foxes and other small game.
Despite their diminutive stature, this breed is known for the their big personalities, intelligence, and boundless energy, which makes them perfect for more experienced dog owners who will train them properly. We’ve rounded up the most popular Jack Russell names of the year from our enormous Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Yes, these are real names given by owners, ranked in order of popularity. Did your dog’s name make the list?
Looking for a dog name for your new puppy or adopted family member? Have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to check out other ideas from our wide selection of dog name lists.
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The 131 Most Popular Jack Russell Terrier Names
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- Jack
- Bella
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Max
- Lily
- Buddy
- Milo
- Penny
- Zoe
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Luna
- Maggie
- Rocky
- Roxy
- Bailey
- Molly
- Tucker
- Toby
- Sadie
- Oliver
- Sophie
- Stella
- Rosie
- Lola
- Lucky
- Mia
- Coco
- Bandit
- Jax
- Gracie
- Piper
- Ginger
- Ellie
- Buster
- Ollie
- Jake
- Chloe
- Ruby
- Duke
- Lulu
- Leo
- Beau
- Harley
- Winnie
- Bentley
- Archie
- Peanut
- Teddy
- Dexter
- Sam
- Nala
- Jackie
- Izzy
- Pepper
- Jackson
- Millie
- Cookie
- Ivy
- Olive
- Belle
- Benny
- Bear
- Annie
- Lady
- Oreo
- Roscoe
- Hazel
- Emma
- Rex
- Louie
- Murphy
- Baxter
- Lexi
- Josie
- Callie
- Scout
- Ace
- Scooter
- Sammy
- Luke
- Dixie
- Shelby
- Riley
- Roo
- Harley
- Honey
- Stanley
- Henry
- Chip
- Ziggy
- Rascal
- Otis
- Jasper
- Abby
- Bambi
- Sugar
- Layla
- Sandy
- Scrappy
- Odie
- Hank
- Cody
- Charlie
- Gigi
- Willow
- Pixie
- Pebbles
- Jane
- Tiny
- Bubba
- Skippy
- Chance
- Bruno
- Simon
- Moose
- Walter
- Diesel
- Kobe
- Remi
- Ella
- Trixie
- Angel
- Rocco
- Joey
- Benji
- Riley
- Gizmo
- Sparky
- Oscar
Top 10 Female Jack Russell Terrier Names
Names with an asterisk (*) are not in the top 10 for all dogs nationwide
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- Bella
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Lily*
- Penny*
- Zoe*
- Luna
- Maggie
- Roxy*
- Bailey*
Top 10 Male Jack Russell Terrier Names
Names with an asterisk (*) are not in the top 10 for all dogs nationwide
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- Jack
- Max
- Buddy
- Milo
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Rocky
- Tucker
- Toby*
- Oliver*
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Jack Russell Terrier Name Trends
It seems that the mischievous, independent ways of this breed have had an impact on the names that are chosen for them by their families. As you can see, there are a plethora of names that touch upon their fearless spirit, including Scout, Rascal, Scrappy, and Moose.
There are also plenty of cute food-inspired monikers for this breed as well—though it’s not clear why, maybe because their owners love them as much as their favorite snack? Our favorites include Peanut, Cookie, Oreo, Chip, Sugar, and Olive. Regardless, the assortment of quirky and cool names seems appropriate for these pups that pack so much personality.
Jack Russell Terrier Name Advice
If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that great Jack Russell Terrier names can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favorite season, movies, celebrities, your heritage, or even dog breed history. For example, your puppy might sport a famous actor’s name like Hepburn or a weather-themed moniker like Rain.
Another consideration when choosing your Jack Russel name? Dog training. This is of particular importance for puppies. When you’re teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion. In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.”
Of course, what matters most is that the dog name you choose rolls off your tongue. The best Jack Russell names will make you happy. We’re fans of the “backdoor test” for dog name selection. It’s pretty much what it sounds like: stand at the back door and call out your new dog‘s potential name. Saying “Roo, it’s time for dinner!” or “Lucky, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.
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All Dog Names, All the Time
As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year.
To start, check out our list of the most popular names of 2020, and then jump over to unique dog names to see the contrast. But that’s only the beginning. We’ve got articles covering top Italian choices, literature-inspired dog names, funny dog names, and popular names for “cool dogs”, tough dogs, country dogs and many more.