Arrow is a name that comes with a direction built in — forward, fast, precise. At rank 1002, it's the kind of nature-object name that's been gaining traction alongside Axe, Bow, and Flint: rugged, outdoorsy, and slightly elemental. For a fast dog, it's also just accurate.
The CW Television Boost
DC's Arrow series, which ran from 2012 to 2020, gave the name strong pop culture support during its run and kept it in active use. For owners who watched the show, the name carries that hero association. For everyone else, it's still an immediately evocative word that needs no explanation.
Speed and Breed Logic
Arrow works best on dogs with visible speed and athleticism. Whippets and Greyhounds are the natural candidates — dogs that actually move like projectiles. Vizslas and Weimaraners carry the pointed, purposeful energy. A slow dog named Arrow works too, as gentle irony.
The Object-Name Trend
Arrow belongs to a broader trend of giving pets names that are objects, concepts, or forces rather than traditional names. Other names in this tier include Pixel and Link — names that came from specific cultural moments. Arrow's appeal is that it predates and outlasts any single reference. Browse similar names at NamesPop.