Huckleberry

Huckleberry is an Old English-derived American English word name for small, tart berries of the genus Vaccinium and Gaylussacia — a distinctly American fruit associated with wild, frontier landscapes. It carries the full personality of American literary culture through its most famous bearer, Huck Finn.

Huckleberry is a commitment. It is one of the longest and most character-rich pet names available, and any pet who earns it had better have the personality to fill it out. The Huck Finn association is central: Mark Twain's Huckleberry was free-spirited, resourceful, unconventional, and incapable of following rules he did not agree with — which describes a certain type of dog perfectly. The nickname Huck keeps it practical for daily use. Huckleberry suits large, adventurous male dogs with a slight wild streak: Coonhounds, Bloodhounds, and any breed that seems designed for the outdoors and freedom.