Nash

Nash is an English and Welsh surname derived from the Middle English atten ash meaning at the ash tree — the surname originally denoting someone who lived near an ash tree. It has a sharp, clean sound that works well as a first name, and carries a slight country-music association through the city of Nashville.

Nash is a strong, clean one-syllable name that suits active male dogs beautifully. It has a slight Southern edge — Nashville being the obvious connection — that makes it feel warm and musical. Dogs named Nash tend to be outgoing, high-energy, and social: the kind of dog who is equally happy on a trail and at a backyard gathering. The name is also short enough to cut through noise when you're calling it in the park, which is genuinely important. Nash is a name that moves.