40 Pet Names That Mean Fast, Swift, or Speedy
Got a pet that zooms from room to room? These names are perfect for high-energy, quick-footed companions.
1. Literal Speed Names ⚡
Directly inspired by speed and quickness:
Dash
To move quickly and energetically
Bolt
Lightning-fast, sudden movement
Zoom
To move rapidly, often with a buzzing sound
Jet
Fast, sleek, and powerful
Racer
One who competes in speed, always first
Sprint
Short, fast burst of speed
Blitz
Sudden, energetic rush
Flash
Quick as a flash of light
Fleet
Swift, nimble, and light on their feet
Swift
Moving with great speed
2. Myth & Legend 🚀
Names from mythology and legendary speedsters:
Mercury
Roman messenger god, known for speed
Hermes
Greek god of speed and travel
Atalanta
Swift-footed Greek huntress
Quicksilver
Marvel speedster, also means fast-moving
Apollo
Greek god, often associated with the sun and swift movement
Zephyr
Greek god of the west wind, gentle and fast
Nike
Greek goddess of victory, fast and triumphant
Janus
Roman god of transitions, quick to change
Iris
Greek messenger goddess, swift as a rainbow
Aurora
Roman goddess of dawn, brings the new day quickly
3. Vehicle & Machine Inspired 🏎️
Names inspired by things built for speed:
Turbo
High-powered, fast acceleration
Rocket
Shoots through the sky at high speed
Nitro
Nitrous oxide, used for speed boosts
Sonic
Faster than the speed of sound
Tesla
Electric, innovative, and fast
Viper
Fast sports car, also a quick-moving snake
Jaguar
Luxury car brand, also a fast animal
Porsche
Famous for speed and style
Ferrari
Iconic Italian sports car, built for speed
Bullet
Moves at incredible speed, hard to catch
4. Light & Wind Motifs 💨
Names inspired by the elements of light and wind:
Breeze
Gentle, fast-moving air
Cyclone
Powerful, fast-spinning wind
Flash
Quick burst of light, fast and bright
Comet
Celestial body that streaks across the sky
Gust
Sudden, strong rush of wind
Ray
Beam of light, quick and direct
Storm
Fast-moving, powerful weather
Twister
Spinning windstorm, fast and wild
Lightning
Nature’s fastest force
Streak
Moves so fast, only a blur remains
Breed Match
These names are ideal for greyhounds, whippets, terriers—or any pet that never stops moving.