This list is comprised of some of the most recognizable names from fictional books. Gathered here are some of literary historys most moving accounts of famous writers love for their pets, culled from a wealth of letters, journals, and biographies. Their latin name, mustela putorius furo, means spearshaped stinky little thief. If youre liking these fictional cat names, here are more. For all you dog loving bibliophiles, weve got an expansive guide with literary dog names that are sure to fit your fido.
Tabitha twitchit the mother of three kittens, miss moppet, mittens and tom kitten, in the tale of tom kitten by beatrix potter. Pan like peter pan, the literary character, who wears green. Jack londons masterpiece, call of the wild, tells the story of a california pet thats stolen and sold to work in hostile conditions as an alaskan sled dog. Get creative when naming your next dog, and choose from one of these fun movie character names. Jul 09, 2019 i think its cute when pets are named after literary characters. While they may look a little like a rodent, theyre actually close relatives of weasels and otters. The options for literary inspired dog names is boundless and guided by ones personal favorites.
Gatsby named after jay gatsby, the lead character of f. Picking dog names from books is a great way to name your pup. Update find more literary pet names in literary pet names. Some satires masterpieces feature dogs as well, such as mikhail bulgakovs the master and margarita and kurt vonneguts reoccurring dog character, kazak, first seen in the sirens of titan the master and margarita is hailed as perfectly capturing the. Pages in category lists of literary characters the following 154 pages are in this category, out of 154 total. The 50 greatest literary character names of all time the. The 140 best parrot names in 2020 were all about pets. In charles dickens novel oliver twist, bulls eye is the feared, toughasnails english bull terrier owned by bill sikes.
Many cats are just as intelligent, sassy, loyal, and loving but still a bit removedcrookshanks loves hermione and is a devoted friend, but he is definitely more cat than human, and he prefers to keep the boundary up. The best names in literature to give your cat barnes. We handpicked these bookinspired dog names by digging through our database of dog names nationwide. When it comes to literary works, felines and other pets are clearly. Literary dog names the best literary dog names in 2019. For many people, literature characters are like old, steady friends who can revisit over and over again as the years pass. Girl names from childrens books are particular popular today, including alice in wonderland and eloise at the plaza. But over the past year, ive felt like i left all my dogpeople friends out of the fun. Fortunately the world of literature is a treasure trove of wonderful pet names. Some names that are no longer as popular for kids can be repurposed as super cute pet names, too. This list of fictional cats in literature is subsidiary to the list of fictional cats. Washington irvings ichabod crane was almost certainly taken from a reallife military officer of the same name. In telling the story, i also suggested a passel of awesomely literary cat names. We wanted something unusual, something evocativeand most of all, we wanted a literary pet name.
If you are planning to buy another pet because you are sorry to see your little one playing all by himself, or if you simply bought a pair of dogs, cats, birds, or fish, then, you may feel dazed and confused as to what to call them. Few dogs in literature have done as much to promote rabies vaccinations as cujo the saint. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. My children took over so we had yeti the himalayan cat and chula the siamese after prince chulalongkorn in the king and i he would be a kind of literary one, i. The stories behind 15 of the best names famous writers. Literary inspired dog names popular male and female names. Ferrets weigh about two to five pounds and live up to 10 years. We have a list of literary dog names that we think youll like. The western tradition of fable effectively begins with aesop. As a bibliophile, i constantly seek wisdom from literature. I have read books where pets have literary names but i am rather inclined to unimaginative names for my pets, often based after their colour, blackie the cat, tandy the dog etc. I think its cute when pets are named after literary characters. 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. This list of literary dog names is crafted just for book lovers and the dogs who love them.
It is restricted solely to notable feline characters from notable literary works of fiction. Literary female dog names by dogtime with a dog named anais or zelda, theres no need to advertise your m. We have two dogs neither one named after a literary character, so were not looking to add a new pet to our family right now. May 19, 2015 this entry was posted in top ten tuesday and tagged cats, character names, dogs, fictional characters, pets, puppies, top ten tuesday, ttt by amandareimondo. The stories behind 15 of the best names famous writers gave. We brainstormed, we listed, we bickered, we wavered, we despaired. Try your pets name as the fictional characters first name, and your streets name as your characters last name.
The wonderful recent lost cat memoir, one of my favorite books of the past few years, reminded me of how central, yet often unsuspected, a role pets have played in famous authors lives throughout literary history cats have inspired joyces childrens books, t. Frankensteins monster frankenstein, or the modern prometheus 110. This entry was posted in top ten tuesday and tagged cats, character names, dogs, fictional characters, pets, puppies, top ten tuesday, ttt by amandareimondo. Eliots poetry, gay taleses portrait of new york, and various literary satire, while dogs have fueled centuries of. Novels, tv, movies and comic books are a great source for baby names. Apr 22, 2014 in telling the story, i also suggested a passel of awesomely literary cat names. They make us laugh, they serve as role models and their names are often perfect for our furry friends. Naturally, brainstorming dog names led me to stand in front of my bookshelf, jotting down memorable. Chester, tux, and 48 other perfect names for your boy cat. Astrid lindgrens pippi longstocking was named by her nineyearold daughter full name.
Weve rounded up 116 of our favorite iconic literary characters for you to choose from. The strongest female literary characters of all time reader. Naturally, brainstorming dog names led me to stand in front of my bookshelf, jotting down memorable characters as i recalled familiar narratives. Theres pongo, buck, tock, cujo if youre a risktaker, blue, clifford, pugnax perfect, obviously, for a pug, zar, dogmatix, snowy, toto, wellington, or searchlight. 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 owners may wish to honor their dogs and their favorite literary pieces by selecting a name that befits the disposition or. If shown, the year indicates when the book was first published. Professor mcgonagalls first name, minerva, is unusual but beautiful. Jan 22, 2014 fortunately the world of literature is a treasure trove of wonderful pet names. 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. The best part about naming your dog after a literary figure. We also found inspiration from famous authors, cultural trends, and dog themed childrens classics. Bambino, photographed by mark twains daughter, jean clemens image.
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. A telepathic tom cat who works happily alongside humans to fight. If you love to read, maybe you should find your dogs name in the pages of your favorite book, or maybe you should name your dog after your favorite author. Fluffy, the threeheaded dog similar to cerberus in harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Our favorite tv and movie characters are great for a lot of things. From beloved fourlegged heroes to authors and classic twolegged characters, the world of literature has quite an array of creative, fun names to choose from. Mine would be butch fields, and yes, he comes from the rough part of a fictional town. Peter names that start with p are very common for parrots. The full name of john greens west highland terrier. Luna is a serene and dreamy character and as literary pet names go, it is a great choice for any cat that has a bit of a mystical, dreamy personality. If you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small. Oct 28, 2017 as literary pet names go, crookshanks, hermiones beloved pet cat, would make an excellent name for your next feline. For bookloving dog owners, the wide world of literature can be a fantastic source of dog naming inspiration. Also worth noting, this list can also be applied to cats, ferrets, birds, or whatever floats your fancy.
Literary names for girls that have become television shows or movies such as game of thrones or hunger games have also found widespread use. Mar 19, 2020 for those with animals on the brain or on the lap who still find themselves in need of a little entertainment or a name for your new family member, i started digging into the names famous writers gave to their petsand more importantly, why. 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. Apr 29, 2011 111 male characters of british literature, in order of bangability111. Fable, narrative form, usually featuring animals that behave and speak as human beings, told in order to highlight human follies and weaknesses. Character name generator whether its a daring leader, a creature of fantasy or an evil villain, well find the perfect name for your character. Pippilotta delicatessa windowshade mackrelmint ephraims daughter longstocking. Crackerjack this fun play on the work cracker is a great choice. Any animal that displays a similar sense of laid back wonder would be a great luna. Apr 09, 20 find more literary pet names in literary pet names. For all you dogloving bibliophiles, weve got an expansive guide with literary dog names that are sure to fit your fido.
Great character names can come from anywhere, of course. So here are some amazing, incredible, sometimes ridiculous literary pet names, all bookish, for dogs. A moralor lesson for behaviouris woven into the story and often explicitly formulated at the end. When my partner, ashley, and i got our first cat, about 18 months ago, the hardest part was choosing a name. Literary girl names from classic books such as scarlett and scout are fashionable. However, if i was looking for a dog, these are some names i would consider.
Dennis collings, ucl library services, special collections. These literary baby names for girls are derived from characters in books from all genres and periods. Darcy, from the unbelievably brave caddie compson to the lovable francie nolan, the options for literary inspired names are endless. Famous literary dog names picking dog names from books is a great way to name your pup. If youve got a love of literature and a baby on the way, no doubt youre looking for a baby name thats got character or is actually a character from a book. Baby names from classic books are ideal for your future. Canine edition when my partner, ashley, and i got our first cat, about 18 months ago, the hardest part was choosing a name. Kerian, awhile ago i bought a childs naming book of literary names with the idea of naming my future cats. For bookloving dog owners, the wide world of literature can be a. Gaspode, an unusually clever dog who talks, in various discworld novels by terry pratchett. For characters that appear in several separate works, only the earliest work will be recorded here. You can name your cat after a favorite character, a favorite characters cat, or even a beloved author.
Fang, hagrids dog, a boarhound possibly a great dane in the harry potter books. Literary names for girls that have become television shows or movies. He was named, green explained, for the alcoholic bulldog in james crumblys novel, the last good kiss, but we called him willy because, as the vet put it, hes willy willy cute. Jarry lee buzzfeed penguin classics crime and pugishment by fyodor. Aug 19, 2019 if youre obsessed with pop culture, not just any old name will do for your new dog or puppy. Because settling on a name for your new pet can be hard and emotionally wrenching oh the indecision. Dogs in literature are prevalent from sad stories such as where the red fern grows and old yeller to literary masterpieces. List of 1632 characters fictional list of recurring albert campion characters. Mark twain papers, university of california, berkeley. Female dog names literary dog names male dog names literary dog names heres a list of 88 dog names taken from characters in literature.
If you love the big screen, we have the dogname list for you. See more ideas about literary names, names and baby names. These include novels, short stories, graphic novels and comic books. Names of fictional dogs a list of fictional dogs from.
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. Minerva is the name of an ancient roman goddess of wisdom. When it comes to literary works, felines and other pets are clearly outnumbered, and rightfully so. In the literary baby names category, as always, feel free to think about your own personal favorites. If this list has been helpful or fun for you, dont forget to share it with your friends or fellow dog owners. Literary inspired dog names popular male and female. Here are 25 awesome fictional characters to name your dog after. If that sounds like you, youve come to the right place, because assembled below are 101. And thankfully what dickens lacked in brevity, he made up for in some of the best character names in literature. Aesop, atticus, brutus, dante, emma, evangeline, gretel, hamlet, raven, scarlett, tinkerbell, zane, and many more names are featured here. Darcy, from the unbelievably brave caddie compson to the lovable francie nolan, the options for literaryinspired names are endless. Dog names the top dog names in 2019 hundreds of awesome ideas. See a full list of disney dog names from movies and disney character names that would be great for your pet.