All About Dogs

  • Home
  • Breeds
    • Hypoallergenic
      • Complete List of Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
  • Dog Names
  • Health
  • Training
  • Reviews
    • Toys & Supplies
    • Dog Beds
    • Dog Lovers Gifts
  • Food
    • Homemade Dog Treats Recipes
    • Videos

The Top 20 Dog Names Inspired by Books

February 5, 2019 By Gina Donnelly Leave a Comment

Sharing is caring!

333 shares
  • Share129
  • Tweet

If you’re searching for the best dog names inspired by books, you’ll love our top 20 picks!

When it comes to choosing a name for your new dog, there are a lot of things that people can take inspiration from, such as popular songs.

However, I love to read books, so it only makes sense that I would look towards great pieces of literature and mythology for a dog name.

If you are like me and you love to delve in an addictive novel, why not choose your favorite character’s name for your dog?

I’ve put together my list of 20 dogs names that have been inspired by books, in the hopes that you will be inspired as well!

The Top 10 Female Dog Names Inspired by Books

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission at no extra charge to you.

1. Sansa

View this post on Instagram

The best view in town #ValleDeBravo

A post shared by Sansa The Dog (@sansathedog) on Oct 28, 2018 at 10:14am PDT

Sansa is the eldest daughter of the Stark family in Game of Thrones, an incredibly popular book and TV series. I love how strong this name is, which is perfect for a fiery puppy that has lots of energy

2. Athena

Greek mythology has always been special to me, so I had to include Athena on this list. She is the goddess of wisdom, who has a feminine name that sounds courageous.

3. Juliet

View this post on Instagram

Juliet, aşk 💚 📸: @juliet.the.gsd #juliet #julietkopek #julietdog #julietthedog #julietmylove #dogsofturkey #kopekisimleri #almankurdu #almankurdutürkiye #germanshepherd #germanshepherdlove #germanshepherddog #germanshepherddaily #germanshepherdlovers #germanshepherdsofig #almankurducandır #almankurdum

A post shared by Kedi°Kopek°Kolye🐾 (@kedikopekkolye) on Jan 23, 2019 at 2:16am PST

I couldn’t make this list without adding a character from Shakespeare’s play Romeo & Juliet. The tragic tale features two starstruck lovers, with both of them being a good choice to name your dog after.

4. Nyx

Another Greek goddess, but this time it is Nyx, who is the goddess of the night. This would be the perfect name to choose for your dog if they have a shiny black coat.

5. Prim

View this post on Instagram

Where's the squirrel mum? Long gone! 😂😂😂 #lovemybabygirl #blackdog #cutedog #primrosethedog #ilovemydog #walkies #walkies🐾 #playtime #morningwalk #maltipomsofinstagram #maltipom

A post shared by Primrose (@primrosethedog) on Feb 25, 2017 at 6:58pm PST

Prim is short for Primrose, who is one of the characters in the popular series The Hunger Games. You could choose to have the long or short version of the name, but I prefer the latter.

6. Scarlett

If you have ever read or seen the movie Gone with the Wind, you will recognize the name as being the leading female character. Scarlett is the perfect name for a dog with russet fur and is very feminine.

7. Lassie

View this post on Instagram

No snowflake ever falls in the wrong place. ❄☃️😊 • ~ #snowflakes #snowtime #snowdog • ~ #shetlandsheepdog #sheltie #sheltti #lassie #lassiedog #dogportrait #schneehund #colliesofig #pointyears #darksable #teamcanon #dogphotography #hundefotografie #tier_fotos #animalphotography #fluffydog #dailydog #hundeliebe #eos80d #cutedog #bestpup

A post shared by Barney (@sheltie_barney) on Jan 30, 2019 at 9:56am PST

Possibly one of the most iconic dogs in book and film history, Lassie is a good choice for a dog. She is the collie in Lassie Come Home and will remind most people of their childhood, offering sentimental value to the name.

8. Echo

One of the more unusual names on this list, Echo comes from Greek mythology as well. She was a nymph who could only repeat back the words of others.

9. Luna

View this post on Instagram

Master has given Dobby a jumper. Dobby is free. 🐶 (She decided to stay for the free food and shelter though, it’s a pretty sweet deal. ☺️) . . #dobby #harrypotter #lunathedog #lurchersofinstagram #whippets

A post shared by Luna The Lurcher (@luna_thelurcher) on Nov 29, 2017 at 4:03am PST

Switching to Roman mythology, Luna is known as the goddess of the moon. Harry Potter fans also recognize the name as a loony yet lovable character!

I love this name and it is something I would choose for a white-haired dog.

10. Beatrix

The final name I will choose for a female dog is Beatrix, which can be shorted to Bea or Trix. The inspiration for this came from the children’s author: Beatrix Potter.

The Top 10 Male Dog Names Inspired by Books

1. Argos

View this post on Instagram

Argos of Steel Hunter 🔥 🏆 Inbox for stud services or puppies 🐶🐾 . . . #dogoargentinobrasil #cachorros #dogo #caodetrabalho #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogoargentino #dogoargentinolove #dogoargentinoclub #dogoargentinoworld #dogoargentinopuppy #dogoargentinogram #pitbull #bulldog #presacanario #rottweiler #neomastiff #bully #workingdog #workingdogsofig #workingdogs #hunting #dogopower #dogoargentinopower #dogoargentinousa #dogoargentinoitalia #protection #boerboel #americanbulldog #americanbully

A post shared by Argos, o Dogo Argentino (@argos_thedogo) on Feb 2, 2019 at 9:05am PST

Dog’s have always been man’s best friend, so why not name your dog after the faithful Argos from The Odyssey?

2. Ghost

Ghost is one of the direwolf puppies from Game of Thrones, owned by Jon Snow. This would be the perfect name for a husky.

3. Fang

View this post on Instagram

Thought I looked cute in this pic might delete later #husky #floofer #fluff #fluffy #dog #huskiesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #flawless #huskygirl #wolf #blueeyes #siberianhusky #siberian

A post shared by Fang (@fang_the_dog) on Jan 12, 2019 at 12:58pm PST

Most children grow up reading or watching Harry Potter, and Fang is the large dog that belongs to Hagrid.

4. Achilles

Achilles is part of Greek mythology as the hero of the Trojan War. This is a strong and powerful name, perfect for any large breed of dog.

5. Thor

View this post on Instagram

petisco e passear, as duas palavras que levantam minha orelha🐶🍪 . . . . . #thorthedog #connectingdogsandpeople #zeedog #rj #cachorreiroscariocas #hipets #cachorreizando #pitbullrednose #pitbull #sempreconceito #petslacracao #dogoftheday #puppy #dogfriendly #dog #instadog #dogslike #aumigospitbullsgp #lacracao0108 #petzdaquarta #petsnopoder0108

A post shared by Thor (@thorthepit_) on Aug 1, 2018 at 2:38pm PDT

More recently, Thor has become one of the characters from the Marvel movies, but in mythology, he is simply the Norse god of thunder.

6. Marley

This list wouldn’t be complete without Marley. Marley made us laugh and cry as the adorable yellow Labrador in Marley & Me.

7. Atticus

View this post on Instagram

This handsome fella #matchycollar #with #atticusthedog #iko

A post shared by Bronwyn Jones (@bronwynejones) on Mar 3, 2018 at 7:27pm PST

If you were a fan of the literary fiction To Kill A Mockingbird, then using Atticus as the name for your job is a great idea. The old-fashioned name is unique and will make them stand out.

8. Gatsby

Taking inspiration from The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this is the perfect name for your puppy and shows you can read the classics as well.

9. Zeus

View this post on Instagram

Zeus 😍 The Alpha of the house 🤟🏾 #zeusthedog #alphadog #americanbully #americanstaffordshireterrier #puppy #9monthsold #love

A post shared by Shar Dae (@sharda3_1) on Jan 29, 2019 at 4:46am PST

Zeus is the ruler of Mount Olympus, overseeing all the other gods and goddess in Greek mythology. This name would suit the dog that likes to think they are the alpha of the pack.

10. Sherlock

Finally, we have the most famous detective of all time, Sherlock Holmes. Again, this is another unique and classic name for you to choose, which suits the dog that likes to sniff everything.

And there you have it! All my favorite names inspired by literature and mythology. Of course, there are so many to choose from, but these are the best in my opinion.

Do you have any favorite dog names inspired by books? Share below!

Author

  • Gina Donnelly
    Gina Donnelly

    View all posts

Related Posts

Sharing is caring!

333 shares
  • Share129
  • Tweet
Tags: book-inspired names, dog names, puppy names

Follow Us On:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Search DogVills

Amazon Associate Disclosure

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

 

Copyright 2022 | DogVills.com 

About Us  -  Write for Us  -  Contact Us  -  Meet Our Team  -  Privacy policy

  -  Unsubscribe