Carter

Carter is an Old English occupational surname meaning 'one who transports goods by cart.' As a given name it has a strong, practical, hardworking quality that has made it increasingly popular for both people and pets in recent decades.

Carter is a name that projects quiet competence. It sounds like it belongs to a pet who gets things done — who herds the other animals efficiently, who figures out how to open the treat cabinet, who leads every walk with calm authority. The Old English occupational root gives it an honest, working-class heritage that contrasts pleasingly with its current preppy-cool status. For a male dog with a confident, dependable personality, Carter strikes exactly the right note.