Opie

Opie is a surname of Cornish Celtic origin and a given name derived from it. It became widely familiar through The Andy Griffith Show, where Opie Taylor was the wholesome, curious young son of Sheriff Andy. The name carries warmth, innocence, and small-town American goodness. For a pet, it suggests a genuinely sweet, good-natured soul.

Opie is the name for the dog who is simply a good boy — uncomplicated, warm, friendly to everyone he meets, completely without guile. There is a nostalgic American quality to the name that makes it feel like a warm hug. It suits medium-sized male dogs with open, friendly faces: Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, mixed breeds who approach strangers with wagging tails and absolutely no agenda. Opie is a name that makes people smile before they've even met the animal wearing it.