The blue coat gene in dogs, also referred to as grey or silver, is a dilute, recessive gene, making it somewhat rare for certain breeds. Gray dog coats naturally range from dark steel gray, as in the Kerry Blue Terrier, to a pale silvery color, as seen on the Weimaraner. Gray or blue coats can also appear in a variety of patterns including blue merle, blue brindle, harlequin, and blue tick. Considering the ethereal quality blue coats bestow on our shimmering pups, it is logical to celebrate your pup’s silvery coat with one of these unique gray dog names!
Unique Gray Dog Names in this Article:
- Dog Names That Mean Gray
- Ghostly Names for Silver or Gray Dogs
- Dog Names That Mean Blue
- Blue Dog Names From Blues Artists
- Tough Blue Pitbull Names
- Names for Silver Dogs
- Lunar-Inspired Names for Silvery Dogs From Mythology
- Famous Silver Mines and Towns, Plus Silver Rush-Inspired Names
Unique Dog Names that Mean Gray or Silver
Argent: A highbrow name for silver.
Ash, Ashton or Ashley: Charcoal remains of a fire.
Brand: A mark or to burn in insignia.
Char: to burn or darken.
Cinder: Residue of combustion.
Coal: Glowing, burned, or charred wood.
Coke: Used to distill metal oxides into metals. “Cokie” is a cute name for a gray female dog.
Dove: Pale shade of gray.
Dusky: Shadowy.
Ember: Glowing combustible.
Fade: To lose brightness or vividness, Kanye West tune.
Flint: Gray rock used for sparking fires or gun powder.
Foggy: Vague, bewildered, misty.
Frosty: Naturally a tasty frozen treat
Fuzzy: Hazy, blurry, or furry.
Gandalf: For much of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the wizard is known as “Gandalf the Grey.”
Glimmer: Sparkling light.
Grigio: Italian for “gray”
Gris: French for “gray”
Grizzly: Silvery
Haiiro: Japanese pronunciation of “gray.”
Haze or Hazel: Mist.
Iron: Iron Mountain, for large breed dogs.
Luster: Gentle sheen or soft glow.
Mercury: Quicksilver, a cute name for an agility dog.
Murk: Dimly lit, heavily clouded.
Myst: Ancient spelling of mist.
Nickel: Shiny silver metal.
Palladium: Highly precious silver colored metal. Name your dog Palladium and you can call him Pal.
Paloma: Spanish for dove, a soft shade of gray.
Pewter: Medium sliver metal alloy.
Platinum: Precious silver metal.
Reardon: Hank Reardon, protagonist of Atlas Shrugged, invents a new form of steel that is blue-green and far superior to stainless steel in strength.
Shine: To sparkle or glow.
Slate: Gray shale.
Smazy: Foggy.
Smokey: Having the qualities of smoke.
Soupy: Foggy; first name of comedian Soupy Sales.
Stoke or Stoker: To tend to a fire.
Sully: To stain or tarnish.
Ghostly Names for Silver or Gray Dogs
Banshee: A female apparition and harbinger of death. The banshee wails or screeches in the night to foretell of a family member’s imminent demise. Also an alternative band of note, Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Casper: The friendly ghost.
Elvira: Mistress of the macabre.
Hex: German for “Witch.”
Mogwai: Chinese ghost that seeks to harm human beings.
Moroi: Romanian vampire or ghost.
Phantom: An apparition or trick of the imagination. Accordingly, the 1940s radio show The Phantom opened with the tagline: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Phantom knows.”
Shade: A ghost or being of the underworld. Also, to “throw shade” is to subtly display contempt.
Shadow: Specter of a ghost.
Shroud: Pall, mask or mantle.
Specter: A terrifying apparition or ghost. It is also inspired by Phil Spector, record producer and sound engineer who developed the Wall of Sound, which he described as “Wagnerian.” Spector is considered to have been one of the most influential recording artists of the latter half of the 20th century, having engendered the idea of the studio as an instrument unto itself.
Umbra: Phantom or shadowy image.
Vapor: Cloudy or nebulous image.
Wraith: The ghost of a once-living person. The Ringwraiths from The Lord of The Rings scour the Earth in search of the one Ring.
Yurie: Ghost of Japanese folklore.
Unique Blue Dog Names
Agate: Blue agate stones are believed to have great healing abilities.
Agave: Blue succulent that produces sweeteners.
Azure: Sky Blue; the color of the Blue Grotto at midday.
Beryl: A green or blue mineral used in magic for its healing properties.
Blueberry: The frosty blue fruit!
Cadet: Shade of blue
Cobalt: Blue associated with the evil eye and protection
Concord: Dark blue grape, and a noun that means “agreement”
Currant: Dark blue berry, native to Europe and Asia
Damson: Blue plum
Dragon: Blue Dragon Fruits are native to South America
Harriman: Shade of blue
Honey: The Honeyberry is a dark blue berry native to Russia
Huckleberry: A dark blue berry. Also the lead character of the Twain classic, Huckleberry Finn. Name your dog Huckleberry and you can call him Finn.
Indigo: Dark blue. Also, the Indigo Girls, or perhaps more famously the swing song “Mood Indigo”
Java: Blue Java Banana, native to Indonesia; it tastes like vanilla ice cream.
Jenipapo: Dark blue berry, whose name uniquely translates as: “fruit that can be used as paint.” This fruit is used to create body paint for the indigenous people of Brazil. Name your dog Jenipapo, and you can call her Jeni for short.
Unique Gray Dog Name: Juniper: The blue-gray berry that produces gin.
Kastoree: A blue mango
Lapis: Lapis Lazuli, blue gem stone
Laurestine: Oblong, Mediterranean berry used medicinally
Man Ray: Named for visual artist, Man Ray, who was William Wegman’s breakthrough subject. Photographs of Man Ray and his other housemates catapulted Wegman to fame.
Navy: Dark shade of blue.
Periwinkle: Blue flower.
Powder: Shade of blue.
Ribier: Deep blue grape of France.
Royal: Shade of blue.
Sapphire: Name your girl Sapphire, and you can call her Fire for short.
Sloe: A blue berry that produces Sloe gin.
Teal: A deep-green blue and a girl’s name.
Union: Shade of blue for Civil War uniforms.
Yale: A deep shade of blue associated with Yale’s colors.
Wegman: Photographer who focuses on dressing his Weimaraners in human clothing and placing them in whimsical situations.
Blue Dog Names from Blues Artists
All blue dogs will naturally appreciate a bluesy name. Consider naming your dog after one of these blues greats, especially if you are seeking a super cool chilled out canine companion
Bailey: Pearl Bailey
B.B: B.B. King
Billie: Billie Holiday (aka “Lady Day”)
Bland: Bobby Bland
Bo: Bo Diddley
Buddy: Buddy Guy
Diddley: Bo Diddley
Ella: Ella Fitzgerald
Etta: Etta James
Hooker: John Lee Hooker
Joplin: Janis Joplin and Scott Joplin (ragtime composer)
Keb’ Mo’: Kevin Moore
Lead Belly: Blues and folk musician
Memphis: Memphis Minnie
Muddy: Muddy Waters
Rainey: Ma Rainey
Sippie: Sippie Wallace
Steely: Steely Dan
T-Bone: T-Bone Walker
Winter: Johnny Winter
Badass Names for Blue Pitbulls
Ajax: Greek hero of the Trojan War. Ajax was the only hero to not suffer a debilitating injury during the war. Ajax is also the blue cleanser billed as “stronger than dirt.”
Blade: The cutting piece of a sword or a knife
Bullet: Only a silver bullet will stop a werewolf.
Buster: Canine actor who co-stars with Keanu Reeves in the second John Wick film.
Cutlass: A slashing sword, the cutlass was popular in the age of sail as its relatively short length was preferred in the close combat required when boarding ships. The name is also inspired by America’s most popular muscle car of the 1960s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass, which boasted affordable luxury.
Durandal: Wielded by the great Knight Roland, or Charlemagne’s 12 peers, Durandal was indestructible, and cut through iron without being worse for the wear. Name your dog Durandal, and you can call him Duran Duran.
Excalibur: King Arthur’s sword
Glasebach: The Glasebach Pit in Germany is now a museum. The silver mine dates back to the 1400s.
Greystoke: Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, has a noble birthright, originally born the Viscounte of Greystoke. Raised by a congress of apes, Lord Greystoke returns to his noble beginnings, only to reject civilization and eventually return to the jungle as an adventurer.
Han: Blue pigment in Chinese imperial pottery. Also the name of Star Wars hero, Han Solo.
Ice or Icy: Arctic blue ice occurs naturally when snowfall is compacted into ice, causing it to refract bright blue hues.
Ryder: The toughest of the blue jeans made by Lee jeans
Saber: Heavy one-edged sword favored by cavalry
Samson: The Samson Pit in Germany was one of the deepest silver mines in its working day in 1922.
Shank: A short, sharp metal object used for jabbing or slashing
Spike: Tough metal projection on a weapon or athletic shoe
Silvery Dog Names for Unique Gray Dog Names
These dog names, based on the precious metal silver, celebrate the luster of a shining blue or silver dog coat. Consider slang names such as Jack, or perhaps more esoteric names, such as Ansel, for his silver gelatin prints.
Ansel: Inspired by Ansel Adams, chiefly the famous black and white photographer that chronicled the West.
Argent: French meaning “silver.”.
Bijou: A jewel or exquisitely wrought jewelry
Bling: Shiny accessories.
Bullet: Silver of a cold bullet.
Bullion: Silver or gold in bulk, before coining
Chichi: Fancy.
Chips: Coinage.
Dinero: Spanish for “money.”
Gin: Japanese for “silver.”
Glam: Bling.
Gleam: Dim or subdued light, albeit a light that pierces the darkness.
Glimmer: Gleam, faint twinkle, or glint of light.
Glitter: To sparkle and shine.
Ice: Diamonds and shiny bling.
Jack: Legal tender
Jewel: Name your dog Jewel, and you can call her Julie.
Kesef: Hebrew meaning “silver.”
Mint: Place where coins and currency are produced.
Nickel: Metal alloy with a silvery sheen.
Plata: Spanish meaning “silver.”
Scratch: Slang for money or coinage.
Silber: German meaning “silver.”
Sheen: Luster; gleaming attire.
Shimmer: Tremulous light or gleam, additionally to quaver as with heat waves.
Shine: To glow brightly.
Steel: Of or pertaining to the metal alloy.
Sterling: Silver category; only the finest as in a “sterling reputation.”
Swanky: High end, flashy.
Tinsel: Silvery Christmas decoration.
Trinket: Small precious item.
Wampum: Native American money.
Wisp: Thin streak of smoke.
Lunar-Inspired Names for Silvery Dogs From Mythology
The moon has an interesting effect on objects after the sun goes down. Her rays strip color from even the bright greens and turn the world into a silvery scape. These names are inspired by the gods and goddesses of the moon and night.
Luna: Roman moon goddess.
Nyx: Greek goddess of the night
Polaris: North Star
Rathi: Indonesian goddess of the moon
Selene: Greek goddess of the moon
Stellar: Star
Trivia: Roman goddess who haunted graveyards and crossroads and is also known as the “Queen of the Ghosts.” Her approach is told by the barking of dogs, although they are the only ones able to see her.
Wu Gang: This is a Chinese myth about a tale of divine punishment. Wu Gang is the Chinese version of Sisyphus and is depicted as endlessly cutting down the self-healing osmanthus tree on the moon. Today his name is associated with any endless toil. Other pronunciations include Wu Kang and Wu Zhi.
Famous Silver Mines and Towns, Plus Silver Rush-Inspired Names
Anumati: Hindu deity of the moon. Her name means “divine favor.”
Artemis: Greek goddess of hunting and associated with the moon. A lovely name for a female Weimaraner.
Bendis: Goddess of hunt and the moon in Thracian mythology.
Elatha: Irish god of the moon.
Jarilo: Slavic god associated with the moon, springtime, and fertility. A mischievous god, he has the ability of shapeshifting.
Kaskuh: Moon god in Hittite mythology.
Luna: Roman goddess of the moon; Selene is her Greek counterpart.
Meness: Moon god from Latvian mythology.
Moon: Blue moon.
Napir: Moon god in Elamite mythology.
Chico: The Norte Chico mountains was the site of a famous Chilean silver rush from the 1830s to the 1850s.
Chips: CoinageComstock: The Comstock Lode silver rush spanned Virginia City and Gold Hill, Nevada in 1859.
Hecla: Hecla Mining Company is one of America’s oldest mining companies. They own some of the best-producing silver and gold mines in Canada and the United States.
Kaslo: British Columbian silver rush of 1889.
Keeley: The Keeley is part of the Keeley-Frontier Mines of Silver Centre in Northeastern Ontario. Started in 1907, the Keeley and Frontier closed in 1965 having produced 19,000,000 ounces of silver.
Lucre: Money.
Nasa: The Nasa mine is located on Nasa Mountain in Lappland, between Sweden and Norway. This old mine was mainly worked in the 1600s.
Pitarilla: The Pitarilla Mexican silver mine is ranked as the fourth largest in the world.
Potosi: Located in the Bolivian tin belt, the Potosi mine is believed to be the largest silver deposit in the world. It has been mined since the 16th century, producing over 60,000 tons of ore. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are believed to have met their demise after robbing this silver mine.
Shekel: Coinage.
Slocan: Known as “Silvery Slocan,” this British Columbian silver rush apexed in 1892.
Telluride: Telluride Colorado has one of the world’s 10 largest silver mines. Name your blue dog Telluride, and you can call him Telly, like tough cop Kojak actor, Telly Savalas.
Unique Gray Dog Names from Famous Silversmiths
Adler: Allan Adler (United States)
Bailey: Bailey, Banks and Biddle
Barton: Reed and Barton (United States)
Bentley: Caleb Bentley (United States)
Birks: Henry Birks (Canada)
Buccelatti: Maria Buccelatti (Italy)
Cartier (France)
Chawner: Chawner & Co. (England)
Christofle (France)
Dummer: Jeramiah Dummer
Galt: Galt and Brothers; “Who is John Galt?”
Garrard: Crown jeweler and creator for the Premier League, Ascot and America’s Cup Trophies
Gorham: Gorham Manufacturing (France)
Hardy: John Hardy Jewelry
Hennell: Robert Hennell and Sons
Hester: Hester Bateman
Hunt: Hunt and Roskell
Lunt: American Silversmith formerly, Towle
Mappin: Mappin Brothers LTD
Mikimoto (Japan)
Myer: Myer Meyers
Odiot: (France)
Oneida: (USA, Native American Tribe)
Puiforcat: (France)
Reed: Reed and Barton (United States)
Revere: Paul Revere
Storr: Paul Storr (United States)
Tiffany: Tiffany and Co.
Towle: American Silversmith ultimately bought buy Lundt.
Verdura: Designer for Coco Chanel, Paul Flato, Garbo, Dietrich and Cole Porter
Winston: Harry Winston Jewelry
Yurman: David Yurman
