More: Scout has his name for a reason. Scout – The name Scout is American in origin and means “first explorer.” The name Scout is most appropriate for a dog who always likes to be the leader of the pack or the investigator of the group.Scout is always the leading the way to explore new things. He loves to jump or hop everywhere he goes. He might seem tough on the outside, but he is the biggest baby when it comes to getting a bath. He loves to snuggle and his favorite movie is Lady and the Tramp on Disney+. He is the goodest boy and would love to be the Orvis cover dog .