Rhodesian ridgeback Names: Good, unique, Swahili for female, male dog

Choosing a Good, registered, unique, Swahili name for your puppy can be hard. Our database of male and female Rhodesian ridgeback names for cute little puppies has everything you need.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a medium-large dog originally bred in southern Africa to hunt large game, including lions. The Rhodesian Ridgeback was recognized by the AKC in 1955 and is its 110th breed. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a medium-large dog originally bred in southern Africa to hunt large game, including lions.

The Rhodesian ridgeback is a strong, muscular, balanced and athletic dog. He is capable of great endurance with a fair amount of speed. Males range in height from 25 to 27″ (85 pounds, 38 kilograms) and females from 24 to 26 inches (70 pounds, 32 kilograms).

Bringing a new Rhodesian ridgeback pup into the family is a great joy, even more so if it’s a lively and adorable dog like the Rhodesian ridgeback. 

When naming your Rhodesian ridgeback puppy, you might be hunting for best, good, unique, Swahili  names or even registered names. Discover great names for the Rhodesian ridgeback dog below.

ridgeback names
Ridgeback names

Good Rhodesian Ridgeback names

Best African dog names for a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy. There are many interesting and unique names on this list.

  • Aaliyah
  • Asha
  • Bahati
  • Bear
  • Bella
  • Buddy
  • Charlie
  • Cooper
  • Daisy
  • Djembe
  • Duke
  • Imani
  • Jabu
  • Jambo
  • Jelani
  • Leo
  • Lucy
  • Luna
  • Max
  • Milo
  • Molly
  • Moose
  • Nala
  • Penny
  • Riley
  • Rosie
  • Roxy
  • Ruby
  • Sadie
  • Teddy
Rhodesian ridgeback boy names
Rhodesian ridgeback boy names

Rhodesian ridgeback male names

A mature Ridgeback is a handsome, upstanding and athletic dog, capable of great endurance with a fair (good) amount of speed. Look for these nice names below for the Rhodes Rhodesian ridgeback.

  • Abel
  • Abidemi
  • Abimbola
  • Abioye
  • Abrafo
  • Adegoke
  • Anyim
  • Ata
  • Bamidele
  • Barasa
  • Bbwaddene
  • Beka
  • Bhekizitha
  • Buddy
  • Ceba
  • Cebo
  • Chana
  • Charlie
  • Cooper
  • Dada
  • Dayo
  • Duke
  • Duma
  • Duna
  • Dunga
  • Gazini
  • Getura
  • Githinji
  • Ibo
  • Isoba
  • Isoke
  • Isooba
  • Jengo
  • Kagiso
  • Kamau
  • Kibwe
  • Kobe
  • Lebo
  • Leo
  • Lusala
  • Max
  • Moose
  • Nawvlee
  • Nkosana
  • Noah
  • Obi
  • Ogechi
  • Paki
  • Polo
  • Qinisela
  • Quanda
  • Riley
  • Roxy
  • Sango
  • Simba
  • Star
  • Swazi
  • Zuberi
  • Zulu
  • Zuri
rhodesian ridgeback girl names
Rhodesian ridgeback girl names

Rhodesian ridgeback female names

The following dog name list contains funny, unique, cute and cool dog names starting for girl Rhodesian Ridgeback. 

  • Akina
  • Bella
  • Benya
  • Daisy
  • Dalila
  • Damba
  • Dula
  • Eshe
  • Imani
  • Indla
  • Ita
  • Jina
  • Johari
  • Kamaria
  • Kamili
  • Kanoni
  • Kesi
  • Lucy
  • Luna
  • Maisha
  • Malkia
  • Marjani
  • Mosa
  • Nala
  • Neema
  • Panya
  • Penda
  • Penny
  • Pula
  • Raziya
  • Roxy
  • Ruby
  • Sakina
  • Salama
  • Sanura
  • Sauda
  • Simba
  • Waseme
  • Zalika
  • Zuwena

Swahili names for Rhodesian ridgebacks

Here is a list of Swahili names for puppies so we can give it a native African name.

  • Aaliyah
  • Asante
  • Asha
  • Bahati
  • Baridi
  • Chumvi
  • Djembe
  • Fisi
  • Freshi
  • Imani
  • Jabu
  • Jambo
  • Jelani
  • Jengo
  • Jhabali
  • Juni
  • Karibu
  • Kiboko
  • Kidogo
  • Kijani
  • Koa
  • Kubwa
  • Kuku
  • Kula
  • Kumbuka
  • Kwaheri
  • Leo
  • Maji
  • Mbogo
  • Mchumba
  • Mei
  • Mosi
  • Moto
  • Nala
  • Nani
  • Ndefu
  • Nia
  • Nyeusi
  • Nzuri
  • Obi
  • Pesa
  • Poa
  • Safi
  • Sasa
  • Semi
  • Simba
  • Sumaki
  • Twiga
  • Zula
  • Zuri
Unique rhodesian ridgeback names
Unique rhodesian ridgeback dog names

Unique Rhodesian ridgeback names

Looking for a unique name for your new Rhodesian ridgeback Puppy? Below is a list of the most unique.

  • Aaliyah – Noble
  • Addae – Morning sun
  • Addia – Being a gift
  • Akeen – Brave
  • Amar – Long life
  • Amina – Peaceful, safe
  • Asha – Lively
  • Ata – Increase
  • Ayo – Full of joy
  • Aza – Strong or powerful
  • Bheka – To watch
  • Cebo – Plan
  • Djembe – West African drum
  • Duma – Lightning
  • Enyi – Friend
  • Jabari – Brave or fearless
  • Jambo – A greeting
  • Jengo – Building
  • Kali – Energetic
  • Kamikazi – Queen
  • Kanzi – Treasure
  • Kianga – Sunshine
  • Kuume – Friend
  • Kwini – Queen
  • Lebo – Thankful
  • Leki – Little brother
  • Meshindi – Victor
  • Mhambi – Traveler
  • Mhina – Full of delight
  • Minzi – Protector
  • Monna – Unique
  • Moriti – Shadow
  • Moseka – Young girl
  • Mosi – Firstborn
  • Nala – Beloved
  • Nandi – Sweet
  • Obi – Heart
  • Olee – Happy moment
  • Oseye – Happy
  • Raadi – Thunder
  • Rufaro – Joy
  • Safari – Journey
  • Sengo – Joy
  • Simba – Lion
  • Siti – Lady
  • Sonto – Sunday
  • Tandi – Fire
  • Tindo – Active
  • Titi – Flower
  • Yafeu – Bold
  • Zibu – Water lily
  • Zuri – Lovely

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Henry Mark

Mark is Editor at dognamesbest.com covering Information about breeds, naming dogs. He's a graduate in veterinary medicine at the agricultural academy.