Southern Charm Names for American Foxhound

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“Blue” is a porch-railed classic among hounds—short, friendly, and dyed with hunt-club stories. It conjures dawn fog and denim jackets, a color and a mood your foxhound wears well. The name flatters cool-toned ticking and gives even a tricolor dog a bit of Southern bluesman soul.

Old French “bleu,” the color blue; long used as an American hound call-name with regional, musical flavor.

“Honey” drips with endearment—kitchen cupboard warmth for a breed that adores its people. It suits a foxhound’s soulful eyes and gentle lean, reminding everyone that behind the miles is a tender heart. The name makes kindness default: a soft word, a gentle brush, a contented sigh on quilted beds.

Old English “hunig”; metaphor for sweetness and affection in Southern speech and beyond.

“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.

“Delta” carries mud-rich fields, blues riffs, and river patience—slow power gathered over distance. It honors a foxhound’s steady engine: not flashy sprints but hours of purposeful trotting. The name suggests a dog who reads wind and water like staves of music, then bays her verse true.

Greek letter Δ; geographically, a river mouth’s fan of deposits. In American culture, evokes the Mississippi Delta and its musical heritage.