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
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1. Sansa
Sansa is the eldest daughter of the Stark family in Game of Thrones
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
I couldn’t make this list without adding a character from Shakespeare’s play Romeo & Juliet
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
Prim is short for Primrose, who is one of the characters in the popular series The Hunger Games
6. Scarlett
If you have ever read or seen the movie Gone with the Wind
7. Lassie
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
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
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
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
Most children grow up reading or watching Harry Potter
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
More recently, Thor
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
If you were a fan of the literary fiction To Kill A Mockingbird
8. Gatsby
Taking inspiration from The Great Gatsby
9. Zeus
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
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.
