Blue Name for American Foxhound

“Beau” is easy charm: a gentleman’s nod and a wag in one syllable. It suits a foxhound whose friendliness opens gates and conversations across farm roads and town squares. The name rides light yet dignified, flattering a dog with a glossy coat, steady eye, and that signature, good-natured grin after a long gallop.

French for “handsome” or “admirer,” adopted in Southern vernacular to mean a charming gentleman.

“Rhett” brings polished swagger—pressed linen over a runner’s heart. It flatters a foxhound’s aristocratic head and clean lines, pairing field utility with ballroom posture. The name hints that your hound can mingle at garden parties and then swap the bow tie for briars without missing a beat.

Welsh surname (from Rhys, “enthusiasm”) via the American South; popularized in literature and film as a dashing gentleman’s name.

“Biscuit” is warm kitchen light and flour dust in the air—the domestic reward after muddy miles. It celebrates a foxhound’s knack for turning hard work into simple pleasures: a belly rub, a nap by the oven, a crumb tax paid in smiles. The name makes comfort a virtue without dimming the breed’s spark.

From Latin “bis coctus” (twice baked); in Southern culture, a symbol of hospitality and homestyle comfort.

“Charleston” blends maritime grit with veranda grace—harbor wind, ironwork shadows, cobbles under quick feet. It suits a foxhound who moves elegantly through bustle, nose alive to shrimp boats and garden jasmine. The name carries that old-city balance: formal, lived-in, endlessly walkable.

From King Charles; as a U.S. place-name, tied to Charleston, South Carolina, known for historic charm and coastal culture.

“Hunter” wears its truth openly—a name that proclaims the very purpose for which the American Foxhound was bred. It captures the spirit of the chase that lives in this hound’s DNA. Rather than being merely literal, it feels almost honorific, connecting your dog to a centuries-old tradition of noble hunts and countryside pursuits. This straightforward moniker thrums with energy and focus, mirroring the Foxhound’s tireless drive when on a scent.

From the Old English “hunta,” meaning “one who hunts.” Used as an English surname and occupational term before becoming a popular first name conveying pursuit and prowess.

“Magnolia” carries porch-swing breezes, white blossoms, and the gracious cadence of the South—terrain where American Foxhounds long found their stride. It wraps a vigorous breed in honeyed manners, without denying the mud on paws and the song in the throat. The name suggests a lady who can sprint the hedgerow and still greet guests with velvet-soft eyes.

Named for botanist Pierre Magnol; the magnolia tree symbolizes Southern elegance and steadfast beauty.

“Savannah” tastes of salt air, live oaks, and brick lanes—an old-South palette that flatters a graceful foxhound stride. The name moves like tidewater: broad, unhurried, quietly confident. It frames your hound as a welcome sight on morning loops, her white-tipped tail sketching cursive hellos through coastal light.

From Taino via Spanish, meaning treeless plain; as a place-name, tied to the storied Southern city of Savannah, Georgia.

“Jolene” carries steel beneath sweetness—lilting vowels over a steadfast core—perfect for a foxhound who sings her mind and then leans in for affection. The name feels porch-pickin’ and heartfelt, fitting a breed whose bay can be music and whose loyalty can mend tired days.

Modern American name popularized by country music; probable blend of “Jo” and “Eileen,” associated with heartfelt, soulful storytelling.