Actors and movies provide such great entertainment and joy. Fortunately the world of literature is a treasure trove of wonderful pet names. These are some of the most unique names from the most current and popular movies that we could come up with. So it should probably come as no surprise that some pet owners opt for pet names based on locations. When my partner, ashley, and i got our first cat, about 18 months ago, the hardest part was choosing a name. Some names that are no longer as popular for kids can be repurposed as super cute pet names, too. Our favorite tv and movie characters are great for a lot of things. A stray cat that 14yearold dave mitchell adopts as a pet and confidant.
Apr 22, 2014 there seem to be more named canine characters in literature than feline, so you can pretty easily go down an obvious route and name your dog after a literary dog. Dog names the top dog names in 2019 hundreds of awesome ideas. This list of literary dog names is crafted just for book lovers and the dogs who love them. Freya my favorite witch from my most recent read, witches of. If youre liking these fictional cat names, here are more. Disney dog names awesome disney names for your pup. If you name your pup after a literary character, a celebrity, or a historical figure, that definitely tells. Atticus is hailed as americas most noted literary hero and while any dog might share his name, consider naming a large. Search for a pet name from the thousands in our database. Jun 25, 2019 tramp the gray schnauzermix that makes up the latter half of the titular characters in lady and the tramp. Comes in all flavors and colors, not just for brown dogs godiva. There are so many classic disney dog names that can make the perfect name for your pup. The 7 rules of picking names for fictional characters. Update find more literary pet names in literary pet names.
Find more literary pet names in literary pet names. You could follow their advice and consult a book of baby names for your new furry friend, or turn to your favorite human characters. Best in show beatrice is a weimaraner competing in a prestigious dog show in this comedy. Balto based on a true story, this sled dog makes a dangerous journey to bring back a cure for a deadly epidemic in alaska beatrice movie. Unless otherwise stated, this article uses the names chosen for the english translations of the books.
Mar 01, 2010 pet dealer magazine called an earlier edition of this popular guide a lively and humorous book packed with helpful suggestions. The options for literaryinspired dog names is boundless and guided by ones personal favorites. Best in show winky is a norwich terrier competing for the best in show title in this comedy. Most people name their beloved pets after their favorite characters in a movie, book or show. For many people, books and literature is an important part of their lives, and they celebrate this by naming their dogs after fictional characters or the authors who crafted them. We brainstormed, we listed, we bickered, we wavered, we despaired. Coming up with a puppy name was hard, so here is a list of potential pet names based off of some of my favorite fictional characters. No, youll need something special and distinctive, something that says as much about your good, discerning tastes as it does about his or her doggy temperament.
If that sounds like you, youve come to the right place, because assembled below are 101. When trying to come up with a name for a new canine companion, your favorite television shows are a great place to look for inspiration. Canine edition when my partner, ashley, and i got our first cat, about 18 months ago, the hardest part was choosing a name. Here are some more disney dog names from disneys 101 dalmatians series. We also found inspiration from famous authors, cultural trends, and dogthemed childrens classics. Famous dog names from tv, movies, politics, books and comic. For example, atticus is a reference to harper lees atticus finch. Snow buddies shasta is a siberian husky puppy in this air bud sequel. Some choose to name their pets after food, some give them human names, and still others hunt for unique names for their oneofakind companions. Forget common dog names like max and buddy, were here for the really unique pup monikers that are taken straight from the pages of our favorite books. From hubba bubba gum, hubba hubba if on a cute girl. Not only that weve gone deep and found some of the less known characters to include in these lists. Cats are much easier, so i plan to stick with them going forward. Where did the worlds most popular pet names come from.
This list has names of characters from everything from cult classics to gone with the wind to cartoons, which means you are sure to find some inspiration for naming your next furry family member. The novel was adapted into a film with the same name in 1943. It can either be a dog name from a book, or a name of a human character or city, the name of an author you like or a general reference to writing. Unique dog names for every kind of pup good housekeeping. Pets named after game characters games discussion gamespot. Its no wonder they can provide the inspiration to help us select the perfect name for our new dog, cat, puppy, kitten, or other furry friend. As weve done in the past with pop culture references, historical figures and more, we dug through the vetstreet database, which includes more than 10.
Arya a great nottoogirly female pet name, after arya stark from a game of thrones. There are the tough guy names, like rocky and maverick, and weve got some disney favorites as. The story was reflective and thoughtful with fresh dialogue much communicationspoken and unspokenwas expressed in the faces and eye movements of the compelling actors. They were all very beautiful, but im not very good at taking care of fish. Asterix, obelix and dogmatix are the first characters with short descriptions usually listed at the beginning of each of the asterix books after the map of gaul. If you name your pup after a literary character, a celebrity, or a historical figure, that definitely tells people about your personality right off the bat. There are the tough guy names, like rocky and maverick, and weve got some disney favorites as well, like jasmine and belle. Beethoven a troublesome saint bernard brings chaos wherever he goes in this family film. They make us laugh, they serve as role models and their names are often perfect for our furry friends.
Famous literary dog names picking dog names from books is a great way to name your pup. Shiloh a beagle is saved by a young boy in this classic. Jan 22, 2014 fortunately the world of literature is a treasure trove of wonderful pet names. A rich chocolate, for the pup with a gentle personality fireball. Tramp the gray schnauzermix that makes up the latter half of the titular characters in lady and the tramp. May 19, 2015 coming up with a puppy name was hard, so here is a list of potential pet names based off of some of my favorite fictional characters. Gatsby named after jay gatsby, the lead character of f. My cat is called leon s kennedy and im getting a dog who i shall name mundus from dmc. Dog names inspired by tv shows popular male and female.
Naturally, brainstorming dog names led me to stand in front of my bookshelf, jotting down memorable characters as i recalled familiar narratives. They each have separate articles containing more information. The following is a list of characters from diana gabaldons outlander series, beginning with the 1991 novel outlander. Weve gone through a ton of disney movies to pull up all the great names from the characters that you love. There seem to be more named canine characters in literature than feline, so you can pretty easily go down an obvious route and name your dog after a literary dog. These include novels, short stories, graphic novels and comic books. I see people doing this for kids, but i think its just as much fun for pets.
Abc pet sitters international claims that 47% of pet owners choose human names like molly, sam, annie, or max. You can name your cat after a favorite character, a favorite characters cat, or even a beloved author. The character was originally created in a short story by eric knight called lassie come home. Apr 11, 2019 dog names based on food by janice jones last updated april 11, 2019.
The story was published in the saturday evening post in 1938 and then turned into a fulllength novel in 1940. Literary inspired dog names popular male and female. Animal lovers who plan to acquire a new pet will find more than 5,000 ideas for naming dogs, cats, goldfish, hamsters, and pets of every imaginable kind. I had a fish tank a few years ago, and all of the fish were names after lord of the ring characters.
Retired and works as a doorman at the book publishers faber and faber. Sep 22, 2015 weve compiled a list of famous actors, actresses, and characters from the most popular tv shows to give some ideas for naming your feline. About 12 percent of pet owners name their fur child. Just select the type of pet, its sex, and the category of name or starting letter you are interested in. Rover recently conducted a survey to see what the most popular names were for 2019 and the names may surprise you. List of tv show names for your cat we hope this list of tvshow based cat names gives you an idea on naming your cat. The ultimate list of disneyinspired names for your pet oh. I totally name my pets after fictional characters too. Aug 19, 2019 if youre obsessed with pop culture, not just any old name will do for your new dog or puppy. Because of winndixie this mischievous mixedbreed dog helps a. The movie was a major success and spawned sequels, a radio show and, eventually.
When considering names we looked at the top 15 grossing movies of the year so far. The story focuses on 20th century nurse claire randall, who time travels to 18thcentury scotland and finds adventure and romance with the dashing jamie fraser. Lees atticus is a man of tall character who agrees to defend tom robinson, a black man, in a criminal case. Naming your brandnew pet is a lot of fun and a big responsibility. A red hot imperial, for the dog with a fiery personality fudge. We wanted something unusual, something evocativeand most of all. However, some names are so classic that they stand the test of time. Picking dog names from books is a great way to name your pup. Whether you name your pup after a famous doggy character or you name him or her after one of your favorite human characters or even the show itself, the small screen is the perfect place to find a name that suits your pet as well as your personal interests.
Pongo the laidback but protective father of the 101 dalmatians perdita wife of pongo and mom to the to the group of dalmatian puppies patch the noisy, rowdy pup in the bunch lucky gets his name from the horseshoe ring on his back and because in the original animated movie. You dont have to be a foodie to consider a name for your new puppy based on food. This year more pet parents looked to celebrities and royalty for. This is a famous character in childerns book the incredible journey written by sheila burnford in 1961.
Because settling on a name for your new pet can be hard and emotionally wrenching oh the indecision. We wanted something unusual, something evocativeand most of all, we wanted a literary pet name. These dog names come straight from disney pixar characters. The best names in literature to give your cat barnes. Totally going to end up naming all my pets after comic book characters. Dog names based on food by janice jones last updated april 11, 2019. Only thing was, as soon as the thousands of copies of hardcovers were printed and shipped to stores, i heard from a reader who pointed out the simple fact that kwan is a chinese surname. The dog in the famous disney comic strip donald duck. If you love the big screen, we have the dogname list for you. You can name your pets with human names, especially if they are after characters. Darcy, from the unbelievably brave caddie compson to the lovable francie nolan, the options for literaryinspired names are endless. Get creative when naming your next dog, and choose from one of these fun movie character names.
We love them, care for them, and we get to dress them up in adorable outfits so its extra important that we take time to find the perfect pet name that reflects their personality and potential. The father of the comic book superhero universe, stan lee, was also a popular pet name in 2019. The dog featured in the movie and book of the same name, greyfriars bobby, was the pet of john gray, a policeman in edinburgh. The star wars franchise has an incredibly large and devoted fan base, so it makes good sense that a few unique names would be based on star wars characters. Naming your pets after characters does anyone else keep a running list of future pet names based on characters theyve come across and loved. A mix of several genres, the series features elements of historical fiction, romance, adventure, mystery and science. We all eat to live and many people go beyond the physical needs and attach emotions to the foods they eat. Finding the perfect name for a new fourlegged family member can be a lot of fun, though it can also require a lot of thought, consideration, and a good dose of creativity.
Arlo the adorable main character in the good dinosaur. According to a 201920 survey by the american pet products association, 67% of american families own some kind of pet, dogs being the most popular. Weve got lots of great names for inspiration, including cats in literature, great writers and other cool literaryinspired ideas. Dickens named after charles dickens, the great english writer and social. I also have a pond with several koi and goldfish who are named after tekken characters. From the tragically lost sebastian flyte, to the handsome mr. So its little surprise that literature, television and film inspire some clever and unique pet names. Check out these monikers for what to call your new pet. If shown, the year indicates when the book was first published. These are the best unique dog names for every good boy and girl.
We handpicked these bookinspired dog names by digging through our database of dog names nationwide. Apr 16, 2020 naming your brandnew pet is a lot of fun and a big responsibility. A great pet name can take inspiration from just about anything. Theres pongo, buck, tock, cujo if youre a risktaker, blue, clifford, pugnax perfect, obviously, for a pug, zar, dogmatix, snowy, toto, wellington, or searchlight. Literary dog names the best literary dog names in 2019. Pet names caught my attention after it won prestigious film festivals, and it whispered to me on this lazy sunday morning.
Here are 25 awesome fictional characters to name your dog after. The 10 most popular cat and dog names for 2019 are finally. Literary inspired dog names popular male and female names. Whether you prefer classic literature with top hats and horsedrawn carriages, or fantasy tales with swords and dragondrawn carriages, finding name inspiration in your favorite books can create a special bond between you and your dog, setting the stage for all the snuggles to come. Mewbacca, annakitten skywalker, obi wan catnoby and chewbarca. Weve compiled a list of famous actors, actresses, and characters from the most popular tv shows to give some ideas for naming your feline. When writing my novel the actress, i needed a name for a japaneseamerican criminal defense attorney, and the name gary kwan burst upon me. Famous dog names from tv, movies, politics, books and. Freya my favorite witch from my most recent read, witches of east end 3. Apr 09, 20 find more literary pet names in literary pet names. Tabitha twitchit the mother of three kittens, miss moppet, mittens and tom kitten, in the tale of tom kitten by beatrix potter. This list is comprised of some of the most recognizable names from fictional books.
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