200+ Energetic Dog Names For Your Pup With The Zoomies!

Energetic dogs are so much fun – if you can keep up with them, that is! There is no better feeling in the world than going for a run with your pup by your side or playing a lively game of fetch at the dog park.

Energetic dogs come in all shapes and sizes, from the pint-sized Jack Russell Terrier to the massive working snow dogs like the Alaskan Malamute. So if you are an active human and are looking for a lively buddy to join you on all your adventurous pursuits, there are a number of great energetic dog breeds to choose from.

Once you have your pooch picked out, all that remains is to choose the best dog name for him or her. And that’s where we come in with the ultimate list of dog names to suit the dynamic personality of your new best friend.

So grab yourself a red bull and prepare your wings to fly through all the best energetic dog names we could find.

😍 Cute Energetic Dog Names For Your Active Pup

Cute dog names are always our favorite lists to compile – just look at these adorable names for your energetic dog. We love the dog name “Rascal” for a male and we adore “Lindy Hop” for a bouncy little girl. 

Boogie Woogie	a playful and fun dance for couples done in a medium to fast tempo
Boomer	boom is the sound of something exploding – an explosion is usually the result of a reaction that causes energy to be released very fast
Bouncy	for a pup with an unstoppable spirit
Bright Light	the perfect name for a pup with an upbeat personality that cannot be dimmed
Bubbles	when you boil something you heat it quickly and the substance often bubbles
Chaos	dogs with lots of energy often cause much trouble in your life
Chipper	“Chip” for short – someone who is chipper is extra happy
Dash	if you dash off somewhere it means you go in a rush or you are in a hurry
Frisky	a frisky pup is full of energy
Havoc	dogs with lots of energy often cause much trouble in your life
Jitterbug	an energetic and playful style of dance
Joy	joy is greater than happiness – it is utter elation and excitement
Lindy Hop	an energetic and fun style of dance
Moxie	refers to someone with a force of character
Peppy	means lively and high-spirited
Perky Pants	a perky person has seemingly endless amounts of positive energy
Rascal	a troublemaker thats extra cute – causing trouble requires energy
Rocket	a rocket blasts off into space with high energy acceleration
Rush	if the pup in your life likes to dash about then “Rush” or “Rusher” is a great name
Scooter	a scooter allows you to move faster than walking and it's a classic dog's name
Speedy	a cute name for a fast dog
Spirit	one who has a spirited nature is often animated and lively
Yahoo	the sound you make when you are super excited
Yippee	the sound you make when you are super excited

😁 Funny Names For Energetic Dogs

If you have a playful personality and humorous side that you would like reflected in your dog name, then this is the place to be. We love the energetic dog names “Zoomer” and “Whizzy”, especially for a pair of crazy dogs.

Ammo	short for ammunition which is another word for bullet
Bash	the kind of boisterous party where anything goes – think dancing on tables, drinking games and spontaneous karaoke
Brio	means enthusiatic vigor
Bullet	a bullet is fired out of a gun at great speed
Cee	the speed of light is universally represented by the letter ‘c' – “Cece” is a great name for girl dogs
Chi	the energy that flows through all living things – “Chi Chi” is a sweet name for female dogs
Daredevil	for the pup in your life that loves a good adventure
Dart	to move from one place to another quickly
Dynamo	an extremely energetic person
Ecstasy	an overwhelming feeling of extreme happiness – a good name for a pup with joyful exuberance
Electro	really fast music
Gangbuster	if someone comes on like gangbusters they behave very energetically
Jet	a jet moves very fast
Jiffy	means quick as a flash – doing something instantaneously
Jolly	a jolly person has a bubbly personality
Nitro	a name associated with having an explosive personality
Rager	an epic party with lots of people that of course gets crazy
Rip	to move forcefully and rapidly
Shindig	the word for a party that is wild and crazy
Skippy	having an upbeat rhythm
Spunky	someone with a spunky personality usually has a high energy spirit and is courageous and determined
Todd	for toddler – if you know, you know!
Trance	really fast music
Trigger	pulling a trigger causes a bullet to shoot out of the gun at speed
Whizzy	whiz is the sound fast things make as they shoot off
Zippy	describes a pup who zips about
Zoomer	Zoom is the sound fast things make

🍽️ Energetic Dog Names Inspired by Food and Drinks For Your Furry Friend

Whether you are a health nut who loves eating foods that add vigor, or you’re a bit less healthy and take your energy fix in a can of Red Bull, there is a great name here for your dog. Our top pick is “Rockstar” – it is perfect for the furry legend in your life.

Avocado	they contain healthy fats and so are a good source of energy
Berry	berries are superfoods that increase energy levels naturally
Cayenne	a hot and spicy pepper – spicy food can release endorphins and dopamine and simulate a runners high
Chia	gives a natural energy boost
Cinnamon	cinnamon gives you a burst of energy
Coffee	is full of caffeine which hypes you up
Espresso	a concentrate form of coffee served in small potent shots that give you a sudden burst of energy
Java	coffee that comes from the island of Java
Jitter	Coffee is also known as jitter juice because too much caffeine can give you the shakes
Jolt	an energy drink
Mac	for macadamia nuts – a great energy source
Mocha	a blend of cappucino and hot chocolate
Monster	an energy drink – Monster Energy
Nana	Bananas are a great source of energy
Oaty	Oats are a high energy food – “Otis” is a good name to consider for a pup
Peppermint	peppermint tea is effective at giving you a boost when you feel sluggish
Red Bull	an energy drink that gives you wings
Rockstar	an energy drink
Spicy	spicy food (for example, a hot pepper) contains capsaicin which is a stimulant – eating spicy foods releases endorphins and dopamine which creates euphoria similar to a “runners high”
Sweet Spud	for sweet potatoes, a high energy food
Turbo	an energy drink

🎥 Energetic Dog Names For Your Puppy Inspired by Movies, TV Shows and Books

Pop culture is a popular dog naming trend that we really love. There are characters to suit every dog breed and personality and accordingly, there are a lots dog names for your energetic dog to be found in these popular shows.

We love the male dog names “Buzz” and “Tigger” and if you have female energetic dog, we think “Dory” is perfect.

Alvin	Alvin and the Chipmunks
Bam Bam	Bam Bam Rubble from the Flintstones was known for wreaking havoc
Beep Beep	Road Runner from Looney Tunes always said “Beep Beep” as he ran off
Billy	The Thundermans – he has super speed powers
Bolt	Bolt
Buzz	Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story
Cat Boy	PJ Masks – he has super Cat Boy speed
Chase	Paw Patrol
Dasher	The Christmas Chronicles
Dizzy	Bob the Builder – she's very energetic
Donald	Donald Duck has energetic tantrums
Dory	Finding Nemo – she's a very excitable character
Dusty	Planes – he becomes the racing champion
Flash	The Flash
Genie	Aladdin – the genie is very energetic zooming all over the place
Gonzales	Speedy Gonzales from Looney Tunes
Lightning McQueen	Cars
Minion	Minions – theyre really energetic little beings
Quicksilver	Marvel Comics – he moves at superhuman speeds
Rowdy	Rowdy was the stuffed dog on scrubs – to be rowdy is to be noisy and riotous – this requires energy
Scrappy Doo	Scooby Doo – Scrappy Doo was small and highly energetic
Sebastian	Shadowhunters – his demon blood gave him super speed
Simon	Alvin and the Chipmunks
Spencer	Thomas and Friends – Spencer is a bullet train who moves very fast
Spongebob	Spongebob Squarepants
Theodore	Alvin and the Chipmunks
Thomas	Thomas and Friends – he wants to be a really useful engine and so is always dashing off to help which usually leads to trouble
Tigger	Winnie the Pooh – he has super hyper bouncy energy
Timon	The Lion King – he's known for his energetic dance moves

🐰 Name Your Energetic Dogs After Other Speedy Animals

As animal lovers we have to say we adore the trend of naming your dog after other creatures in the Animal Kingdom. There are some fabulous dog names on this list in honor of all the fast and speedy critters out there but our very best dog name is “Delphi” for a water-loving pooch.

Cheetah	the fastest land animal – if you have ever watched a cheetah hunt, you will know that it moves quickly
Delphi	the Delphinus Delphis (common dolphin) is the fastest marine mammal
Falcon	the peregrine falcon moves quickly and is the fastest bird and the fastest member of the animal kingdom – it has the ability to reach speeds of more than 300 km/hour (186 miles/hour)
Gazelle	can run for hundreds of meters at speeds of around 80 kph
Gibbon	Gibbons are really quick and agile apes
Grey	the grey Fox is very fast
Honeybee	fast little bee's
Hummingbird	the hummingbird beats its wings 10 to 15 times per second
Hunter	the hunting dog breeds are the ones with the highest energy levels
Jack	the jackrabbit is the ultimat speedster bunny
Lark	there's a saying “happy as a lark” which means you are extremely joyful
Lion	watching a lion hunt in the wild is a rush of excitement because they pounce on their prey very fast
Mako	the Shortfin Mako Shark is the fastest shark
Mamba	the black mamba is the fastest-moving snake in the world
Marlin	one of the fastest fish on Earth is the Black Marlin
Mau	the Egyptian Mau is the fastest domestic cat – often refered to as the feline Greyhound
Prongs	the Pronghorn (American antelope) is the fastest long-distance runner of the animal kingdom
Russell	the Jack Russell Terrier is a really fast runner
Siber	an ideal name for a Siberian Husky – an extremely energetic working dog breed that needs lots of play to be stimulated enough
Squirrel	really energetic animals
Tiger	the Australian Tiger Beetle is the fastest running insect in the world

🌷 Energetic Dog Names For Your Pup Inspired by Extremely Energetic Things in Nature

Nature is full of energetic phenomena that provide excellent inspiration for dog names. We love the female dog names “Sunny” and “Nova” and our top pick for a boy dog is “Derecho”.

Blaze	a blaze is a very big fire that burns fiercely
Cascade	the water cascades over the edge of a waterfall
Derecho	a widespread and long lived wind storm
Gale	a very strong wind
Gusher	synonym for a geyser which shoots hot water and steam into the air when it heats up
Gust	a sudden strong rush of wind
Inferno	a wild fire that is dangerously out of control
Lava	the substance that bursts out of a volcano that has erupted
Mercury	the fastest moving planet in our solar system
Monsoon	a wind pattern that causes drenching summer rains
Nova	refers to exploding stars – the energy released from such an event is epic
Rapid	Rapids are fast-flowing water
Rocky	rock climbing is an energetic adventure, not for the faint hearted!
Star	a high mass star burns hotter and brighter because they produce more energy – they are often a blue white color or even a pale violet
Storm	any type of storm (wind, snow or rain) is usually a hectic weather event
Sunny	the sun produces energy through nuclear fusion
Tornado	a type of wind storm
Torrent	a torrential downpour is a sudden intense rainstorm – “Torre” is a good name for an energetic dog
Tsunami	a giant fast-moving wave that causes destruction
Twister	a wind storm

🗼 Energetic Dog Names in Other Languages For Your Puppy That Can’t Stand Still

There are some amazing dog names in other languages that are perfect for a lively and energetic pup. We adore the name “Idris” and really think “Chorro” is perfect for a Spanish Greyhound.

Allegra	Italian name meaning “lively”
Ariz	an Arabic name that means “active” or “energetic”
Bellatrix	a Latin name meaning “female warrior” – warriors need plenty energy to go off into battle – also one of the most hated characters in the Harry Potter series
Chorro	Spanish for jet – great name for a Spanish dog breed
Felicidad	Spanish for happiness – it's a good name for very happy female dogs
Fenhua	Chinese name that means “youthful” or “energetic”
Genki	a Japanese name meaning “energy” or “spirit”
Idris	a Welsh name that means “enthusuastic Lord”
Joie de Vivre	French term for exuberant enjoyment of life – “Joie” is a cute name for girl dogs
Kali	In Africa this name means “energetic” although the meaning differs in other places
Keilah	Irish name meaning “lively”
Pocahontas	Native American name meaning “playful one” or “ill-behaved child” – this implies a child/dog with energy
Sparke	an Old Norse name meaning “energetic”

🧚‍♀️ Energetic Dog Names Based on Super Speedy Mythological Beings For Your Puppy

Who doesn’t love a good mythological legend? These stories are often packed with drama, intrigue and action (not to mention the inappropriate love triangles). We think “Loki” is the best dog name for an active and mischievous puppy, although it is gaining in popularity in recent years. If you prefer something less obvious, how about “Raijin” for the Japanese God of thunder, lightning and storms – a sure conversation starter at the dog park. 

Achilles	a warrior who possessed strength and speed
Archangel	move at superhuman speeds – appearing and disappearing faster than the blink of an eye
Atlanta	the Greek Goddess of running
Banshee	according to myths a banshee glides quicker than feet can walk
Fairy	fairies move quickly and with very little effort
Hermes	Messenger God and therefore fast
Hermod	Hermod the Swift was a Norse messenger God
Idaten	Japanese God known for his great speed
Iris	Messenger God and therefore fast
Jormungandr	a massive serpent that can move at superhuman speeds
Loki	the God of Mischief – mischievous people are often full of energy
Mermaid	mermaids glide aerodynamically through the water and could probably move as fast as a dolphin
Nike	Greek Goddess of victory strength and speed
Raijin	Japanese God of thunder, lightning and storms – all great forces of nature
Savitr	Hindu God of motion
Sleipnir	Odin's horse that was said to be the fastest of them all – a mighty horse with 8 legs that moves so fast he appears to slide on the wind
Tempestas	Roman Goddess of storms and sudden weather
Thunderbird	creates thunder and lightning by flashing its eyes
Vampire	Vampires are often depicted as having incredible speed

🏈 Sporty Names For Your Energetic Pup

If your puppy has the super energetic stamina of a sports star and can’t stand in one place for a minute, then you might want to consider one of these awesome sporty names. There is no better name than “Shakey Jakey” for a dog – totes adorbs and utterly fitting!

Ballyregan Bob	the greatest greyhound racing dog of all time holding the record for the most wins
Caleb	Caleb Dressel – the fastest recorded swimmer
Connor	Connor McDavid – record holder for the fastest ice hockey skating speed
Ferrari	one of the fastest F1 cars
Florence	Florence Griffith Joyner – fastest woman runner
Indy	Indy Car Racing has some of the highest top speeds recorded
John	John Isner – holds the record for the fastest serve in tennis
Katie	Katie Ledecky – fastest female swimmer
Kyle	Kyle Berkshire – hit the fastest golf drive ever recorded
Phil	Phil Williams – the fastest KO in boxing history – took 10 seconds
Ping Pong	sometimes it's hard to keep track of the ball the players move so fast
Racer	for racing cars
Senna	Ayrton Senna – fastest formula one driver
Shakey Jakey	the fastest greyhound ever recorded – he's from Australia
Skater	speed skaters move very quickly during a race
Sprinter	sprinting is the fastest running you can do
Suzanne	Suzanne Schulting – fastest female speed skate
Usain	Usain Bolt – fastest human in history
Valentino	Valentino Rossi – record holder for the most race fastest laps recorded
Winning Brew	the fastest racehorse of all time

🎮 Energetic Dog Names For Your Pup Inspired by Fast Video Game Characters

Superspeed is one of the most desirable traits in a video game character allowing you to zip through levels and dodge obstacles quick as a flash. There are some great names here from all sorts of games, but we have to say as cliche as it is, “Sonic” would be the name we choose for our new dog.

Captain Falcon	F-Zero franchise
Cole	Cole MacGrath – Infamous franchise
Darkrai	Pokemon
Deoxys	Pokemon
Faith	Mirror's Edge
Jolteon	Pokemon
Kitana	Mortal Kombat
Mario	Super Mario
Marshadow	Pokemon
Miles	Miles Morales – Spider Man
Ninjask	Pokemon
Octane	Apex Legends
Regieleki	Pokemon
Ribombee	Pokemon
Sam Gideon	Vanquish
Samus	Samus Aran – Metroid
Scout	Team Fortress 2
Shaymin	Pokemon
Sonic	Sonic the Hedgehog
Spirgatito	Pokemon
Tracer	Overwatch
Vega	Street Fighter
Zacian	Pokemon
Zagreus	Hades
Zeraora	Pokemon

Last Thoughts

We hope you have enjoyed racing through these fast and furious names with us. Let us know which dog name you chose in the comments below.