Rochambeau Name for Bluetick Coonhound

A classic and aristocratic Southern name of French origin, meaning 'beautiful gaze.' This name is a perfect fit for the Bluetick Coonhound on two levels. First, it directly references their famously soulful, pleading, and beautiful dark brown eyes. Second, it has a distinguished, old-world Southern charm that perfectly suits a breed that is a staple of Southern culture. It suggests a dog that is both handsome and a gentleman, with a deep and expressive soul.

From the French 'beau' meaning 'beautiful' and 'regard' meaning 'gaze' or 'look.' A surname that became a given name in the American South, famously borne by Confederate general P.G.T. Beauregard.

Named after the capital of Alabama, a state in the heart of the American South where the Bluetick thrives in hunting culture. 'Montgomery' evokes the breed's Southern heritage and the rugged landscapes it navigates with its cold nose and endurance. It also references historical figures like General Richard Montgomery, symbolizing bravery and leadership, mirroring the Bluetick's role as a determined leader on the trail during nocturnal hunts for raccoons and big game.

From the Old French, meaning 'mountain belonging to Gomeric.' It is a surname and place name, notably the capital city of Alabama, with historical ties to American civil rights and military figures.

A surname meaning 'son of the spear-ruler,' evoking leadership and precision in the hunt. Associated with F. Scott Fitzgerald, whose works capture Southern Gothic elements mirroring the Bluetick's mysterious nocturnal world and soulful depth. This name highlights the breed's intelligent problem-solving on faint trails with its cold nose and its dramatic, expressive bay that tells stories like a literary narrative.

An Anglo-Norman surname from 'fitz' meaning 'son of' and 'Gerald' meaning 'spear-ruler.' Famously borne by author F. Scott Fitzgerald, symbolizing Jazz Age elegance.

Meaning 'genuine bold,' this name captures the Bluetick's authentic courage and boldness in pursuing big game like bears with its muscular build and high prey drive. With Scottish roots, it evokes the breed's European hound ancestry blended into American frontiersman culture. 'Archibald' suits the dog's bold bay and genuine, soulful expression, symbolizing a true, bold companion in both hunt and home.

From the Germanic 'ercanbald,' meaning 'genuine bold.' A traditional Scottish name borne by nobles and saints, evoking strength and authenticity.

A name of significant historical weight, directly referencing the Marquis de Lafayette, the French aristocrat who was a key ally in the American Revolution. It is widely believed that he gifted French hounds, the ancestors of the Bluetick, to George Washington. This name symbolizes the pivotal moment of the breed's Franco-American origin, embodying the fusion of Old World nobility and New World pragmatism. It honors the very beginning of the Bluetick's story on American soil.

A French surname of aristocratic origin, famously belonging to Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette.

A name that directly honors the French ancestry of the Bluetick, specifically the Grand Bleu de Gascogne from the Gascony region of France. 'Gaston' is a classic French name that evokes the breed's Old World roots. It also subtly references the 'American Blue Gascon,' a larger, 'old-fashioned' type of Bluetick known for its exceptionally 'cold nose' and methodical tracking style. The name suggests a dog of substance, with a deep connection to its foundational heritage.

A French name of Germanic origin, possibly meaning 'the guest, the foreigner.' It is strongly associated with the Gascony region of France.

A direct and powerful name that honors the breed's foundational French ancestor, the Grand Bleu de Gascogne. It also specifically references the 'American Blue Gascon,' a distinct, 'old-fashioned' type of Bluetick that is larger, heavier, and prized for its slower, more methodical 'cold-nosed' tracking style. 'Gascon' is a name for a purist, signifying a deep respect for the breed's original form and historical working function before the shift towards faster, modern 'nite hunt' dogs.

An inhabitant of Gascony, a province in southwestern France. The name of the region is the origin of the Grand Bleu de Gascogne hound's name.

Named after the state where the Bluetick is the official dog and home to its famous mascot Smokey. 'Tennessee' embodies the breed's cultural significance in Southern hunting traditions and its development from frontier hounds. It reflects the rugged Volunteer State terrain where the dog's endurance and cold nose excel in trailing raccoons, and its melodious bay echoes like country music, a staple of Tennessee culture.

From the Cherokee village name 'Tanasi,' meaning uncertain but possibly 'winding river.' It became the name of the U.S. state known for its music, mountains, and hunting culture.