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This list is guaranteed to provide you with the best surfer dog names! Whether you’re looking male or female names you’ll be sure to find a name that is fun and unique.
Naming your dog is an important piece of welcoming them into the family! So it’s important that you find a name that not only you love, but one that is a perfect fit for your dogs quirky personality. These surfer dog names are a great place to start!
Pssst… after you check out this list be sure to check out these beachy dog names and nautical dog names for additional inspiration!
This post is all about surfer dog names for water loving pups.
SURFER DOG NAMES:
Male Surfer Dog Names
If you’re a fan of surfing, you’ll know these names are inspired by some absolute legends!
| Name | Male Surfer Inspiration |
|---|---|
| Corky | Corky Carroll |
| Curren | Tom Curren |
| Duke | Duke Kahanamoku |
| Florence (Flo) | John John Florence |
| Hamilton | Laird Hamilton |
| Medina | Gabriel Medina |
| Mick | Mick Fanning |
| Slater | Kelly Slater |
| Toledo | Filipe Toledo |
| Wilson | Julian Wilson |
Female Surfer Dog Names
The list just gets better and better with these surf dog names inspired by these historical female surfers!
| Name | Female Surfer Inspiration |
|---|---|
| Boyer | Lynne Boyer |
| Gidget | Kathy “Gidget” Kohner Zuckerman |
| Gilmore | Stephanie Gilmore |
| Lakey | Lakey Peterson |
| Layne | Layne Beachley |
| Margo | Margo Oberg |
| Zamba | Frieda Zamba |
Surf Term Inspired Names
Spend a few minutes around surfers and you’ll find out real quick that they really do speak their own language. These dog names are inspired by the totally tubular surf terms!
| Name | Surf Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aerial | move that is airborn |
| Aggro | aggressive surfer |
| Akaw | awesome |
| Alaia | wood surfboard |
| Aloha | Hawaiian greeting |
| Bail | jumping off board to avoid something |
| Bank | sandbank |
| Barney | rookie |
| Barrel | curl of a wave |
| Benny | tourist / someone who isn’t local |
| Bomb | huge wave |
| Bombora | reef break offshore |
| Break | the break of a swell |
| Bro | dude |
| Carve | sharp turn on the wave |
| Choppy | windy tough waves |
| Chunder | wave that cannot be surfed |
| Cluck | scared of waves |
| Corduroy | when swells fill the bay |
| Crest | top of a wave |
| Curl | area of aves that’s breaking |
| Ding | damage to surfboard |
| Fetch | wind blown length over water |
| Fin | tail on the sufrboard |
| Gnarly | cool |
| Gremmie | newbie surfer |
| Grom | inexperienced surfer |
| Hodad | someone who hang around but doesn’t surf |
| Hollow | barrels |
| Junkyard | surfer without style (junkyard dog) |
| Kook | surfer who gets in the way of another |
| Leggie | rope you attach to your leg |
| Lull | calm between swells |
| Mush | non-surfable wave |
| Noah | shark |
| Nug | good wave |
| Paipo | small bellyboard |
| Peak | highest point of a break |
| Pearl | nose of the surfboard buried in the wave |
| Pit | barrel of a large wave |
| where you want to position yourself in a wave | |
| Quimby | new surfer |
| Quiver | surfboard collection |
| Racy | fast surfable wave |
| Rad | awesome surfing |
| Ricos | rich |
| Riptide | turbulent stretch of water |
| Rocker | curve under a surfboard |
| Shaka | hand sign used by surfers |
| Shorey | wave that breaks on shore |
| Shubie | person who buys surf stuff but doesn’t surf |
| Skeg | old term for fin |
| Sponger | bodyboarder |
| Swell | wave trains |
| Tube | hollow of the wave |
| Tubular | surfer speak for rad |
| Wipeout | falling off the wave |
Tips for Naming Your Dog
Maybe you’re thinking wow this list is great, but I still don’t can’t decide on a name for my dog… that’s fair and why you’ll want to check out these tips.
- Keep It short-(ish): One or two syllables names will most likely be your best bet. Don’t worry, most of the names on this list are on the short end. If you like a name that is long, consider a nickname. A nickname will allow for you to quickly and easily call your dog.
- Test it: Take some time to see what names fit your dogs look and personality. Start by saying the name aloud to see if it’s easy for your to say. If it is, then try it with your dog to determine if it’s a fit.
- Pick a name you like: Be sure you love the name you select because you’ll be saying it ALOT! Even if this means taking a few extra days.. it’ll be worth it.
Hopefully you found a name… or a few! Be sure to let me know if you found inspiration from this list. If you have any great surfer dog names to add to the list, I’d love to hear them!
