Nicknames for Dalmatian dogs

Beautiful and popular nicknames

The unusual color is the hallmark of the breed. The breed gained its share of fame thanks to the cartoon “101 Dalmatians” from Disney. Interesting fact: the pattern of each dog is like a human fingerprint - unique and not repeated.

Dolly Puppy:

Popular nicknames for Dalmatians:

• Xila means star;
• Groucho;
• Coco;
• Monty;
• Tasha;
• Benji;
• Dottie;
• Charlie;
• Bark;
• Abel;
• Marie;
• Opie;
• Cleo;
• Lennon;
• Lucy;
• Shadow;
• Camilla;
• Volume;
• Aero;
• Smudge;
• Mila;
• Richard;
• Doris;
• Levi;
• Vienne;
• Quintus;
• Bella;
• Jasper;
• Mindy;
• Cosmo.

Best nicknames

Experts recommend choosing a nickname for a puppy in the first days of living in a new home. During this time, you can find out the pet’s character and choose the right name that will reflect the dog’s personality. Under no circumstances should you give a nickname before meeting and getting to know your future pet.

Fidgety Penny:

List of the best nicknames for Dalmatians according to thehappypuppysite.com:

• Freckles - Freckles;
• Jot the Dot - Jot Dot;
• Pinto - Pinto;
• Polka Dot - Polkadot;
• Galaxy – Galaxy;
• Star - Star;
• Blaze - Blaze;
• Dapple - Dapple;
• Ember - Ember;
• Hoser - Hoser;
• Sparky - Sparky;
• Chief - Chief;
• Rookie- Rocky;
• Osha - Ossha;
• Ashes - Ashes;
• Jake - Jake;
• Cinder- Cinder;
• S'more - S'more;
• Flash- Flash;
• Brooklyn - Brooklyn;
• Smokey - Smokey;
• D'Artagnan - Dartagnan;
• Athos - Athos;
• Aramis - Aramis;
• Porthos - Porthos;
• Musketeer - Musketeer;
• Lukas - Lucas;
• Stripes - Stripes;
• Siren - Siren;
• Crystal - Crystal.

For Dalmatian girls, it is worth looking for nicknames among the names of famous women who were or are the owners of this amazing breed of dogs. Actresses, artists, designers, rulers, entertainers:

• Valerie (Bertinelli)
• Ingrid (Bergman)
• Paula (Abdul)
• Annabella (Power)
• Gloria (Estefan)
• Beatrix (Queen of the Netherlands)
• Sarah (Ferguson, Duchess of York)
• Melanie (Griffith)
• Barbara (Hale)
• Melissa (Joan Hart)
• Susan (Hayward)
• Edith (leader)
• Marcella (Howard)
• Wynonna (Judd)
• Natasya (Kinski)
• Mary Ann (Krupsack)
• Maureen (O'Sullivan)
• Dorothy (Parker)
• Kim (Undat)
• Rose (Ponsel)
• Connie (Sellica)
• Patricia (Sheridan)
• Ginny (Simms)
• Vera (Salaf Newman)
• Mary (Leakey)

Wesley the puppy and the teddy bear:

The basic requirements for a Dalmatian's nickname are that it should be short, sonorous and understandable to the pet itself. The shorter the nickname, the easier it is for the dog to remember it, the optimal combination of two syllables (one syllable in the name will cause difficulty in remembering for the puppy). The best nicknames have been selected for boys, in which you can recognize famous actors, designers, inventors and even military officers.

• Marlon (Brando)
• Kurt (Adler)
• Cecil (Aldean)
• Mac (Bing)
• Martin (Block)
• Dennis (Brown)
• John (Davidson)
• Dizzy (Dean)
• J. Paul (DeGrasse)
• Wesley (Dennis)
• Arthur (Fiedler)
• Michael (J. Fox)
• Benjamin Franklin)
• Greer (Garson)
• Matt (Frenette)
• Robert (Frost)
• Rock (Hudson)
• Roy (Rogers)
• Waylon (Jennings)
• Don (Johnson)
• Mark (Jacobs)
• Bradley (Knowles)
• Brian (Wilson)
• George (K. Marshall)
• Sparky (Lyle)
• Darrin (McGavin)
• Louis (Leakey)
• Pablo (Picasso)
• Wolfgang (Puck)

Nicknames from the movie 101 Dalmatians

The most popular cartoon, where there is an endless source of Dalmatian name ideas, is Disney's 101 Dalmatians. The main characters of the film: two adult dogs and 15 puppies (native), but after the abduction and return the number of animals with spots increases and, as a result, there are 101 of them.

Puppy Rollie:

Nicknames that can be found in the cartoon:

• Pongo;
• Perdita;
• Lucky.
• Tender - Thunderer.
• Rollie.
• Patch – Spot, Spot.
• Pepper, Pepper.
• Penny - Coin.
• Cadpig.
• Freckles - Freckles.
• Perdy.
• Whizzer.
• Jewel, Diamond.
• Dipstick - Stick.
• Two-Tone, two-tone.

The continuation of the cartoon called “102 Dalmatians” can also be a good source for choosing a nickname for your pet. Here the main characters have the following names:

• Dottie;
• Dipstick;
• Bubba (chewing gum).
• Sergeant.
• Chiv because he chews all the time
• Bones - Bone.
• Princess.
• Orion.
• Full Stop.
• Snipe.
• Dotcom.
• Marble.
• Sunspot.
• Nickels.
• Hot Dog.
• Fetch (trick).
• Freckle.
• Eight Ball has 8 round spots on its body.
• Kinders.
• Lollipop.
• Scout, Scout.
• Domino.

Names from 101 Dalmatians

There are 13 puppies in the cartoon - children of Perdita and Pongo. Their nicknames are given according to the location of the spots or the character of the kitten:

• Lucky - Lucky, Happy, Lucky.
• Thunder - Thunderer.
• Rolly - Rolly.
• Patch - Patch, Patch.
• Pepper - Pepper, Pepper.
• Penny - Coin, Penny.
• Cadpig - Cadpig.
• Freckles - Freckles.
• Purdy - Purdy.
• Wizzer - Wizzer.
• Jewel – Jewel, Diamond, Diamond, Precious.
• Dipstick - Dipstick.
• Two-Tone - Two-Tone (two-color, black and white).

The story of 101 Dalmatians:

In addition to them, in the film and cartoon you can also find the following animal names:

• Sa-Sa;
• Hoover;
• Pooh;
• Harvey;
• Furball;
• Smokey;
• Dipper;
• Scooter;
• Sniff;
• Flapper;
• Swifty;
• The Incas;
• Yank;
• Nosy;
• Spark;
• Bump;
• Spatter;
• Tiger;
• Ham;
• Vags;
• Hangry;
• Spanky;
• Speedy;
• Corky;
• Pocky;
• Bravo;
• Yo-yo;
• Sport;
• Blob;
• Sleepy;
• Dot.

Wedding of Pongo and Perdita:

With the hero Thunderbolt:

Other names from Disney films

There is an opinion among zoologists that the name of an animal can have a significant impact on the character of the dog. Therefore, it is not recommended to use “scary” and “dangerous” names for your pet. In any case, the owner of a Dalmatian puppy will have to go through a huge number of options before finding the ideal nickname.

Puppy Pablo loves to play with the ball:

In Disney films, you can find names for your dog to highlight his personality:

• Pluto, Pluto.
• Goofy.
• Max.
• Lady.
• Scamp.
• Jock.
• Koper.
• Bolt.
• Bruno.
• Georgette.
• Nana.
• Percy.

How to choose a suitable name for a boy dog

First of all, remember that the nickname should be liked not only by you, but also by the puppy itself. And not in meaning, but in sound. The dog itself can also help the owner in choosing a name. To do this, you can do a little experiment:

1. When the puppy has already become a little accustomed to the house (usually this takes from one to five days), choose a time when he is calm, but not sleeping, sit nearby and begin to say all the letters of the alphabet in a row in a calm voice, repeating them 2-3 times.
2. Watch your dog's reaction. Write down those letters to which she reacts (raises her head with interest, listens, looks in your direction).

Dogs react differently to different sounds

This way, you will understand which sounds the puppy really likes and can be included in the nickname. Of course, there is an opinion that all dogs react positively to hard, growling and hissing consonants. It is based on the fact that in nature these sounds are “native” to dogs (more precisely, their ancestors, wolves). But with the development of breed characteristics, existing next to humans, dogs began to differ greatly from their wild relatives. Therefore, each dog may have its own “preferences”.

It is known for sure that dogs react poorly to long nicknames with a lot of vowels. Therefore, even if you give your dog a name like “Ferdinand,” make sure that it can be shortened (for example, Fred, Dean).

Dogs don't understand long names

The choice of nickname may also depend on the character of the dog. Therefore, it is not recommended to choose a nickname in advance. It is better to watch the puppy for two to three days, let him get used to the environment, and only then begin to accustom him to the new name. There is also an opinion that a nickname affects a dog’s character, just as a person’s name influences his character. Therefore, if the puppy is too shy, you can give him a “brave” name, and if, on the contrary, he is too choleric, then you can correct this with a calm name.

In defense of the theory that a nickname influences a dog’s character, I can cite personal experience and the experience of my friends. For my sixteenth birthday, my whole family decided to adopt a dog. The girl's name was Matilda, she was already an adult and very timid and shy. I didn't like the dog's original name, so I named her Challenger - short for Chile. She liked the nickname because she quickly got used to it. And Chile’s character changed before our eyes - in two months she became playful, brave and restless. The former owner, visiting her, was very surprised at the changes in the dog’s character. Another incident happened to my friends from the site. They got a dog famous for its friendliness - a Labrador. And, for some unknown reason, they named the puppy Sinister. When he grew into a trained adult dog, at about two years old, he attacked the daughter of his acquaintances, who had been training him since puppyhood, and repeatedly fought with other dogs. Therefore, it seems to me that the theory about the influence of a nickname on a dog’s character definitely has the right to life.

A name can affect a dog's character

The dog's name should not be similar to a command: for example, Komi sounds to the dog like “Come to me!”

So, when choosing a nickname, you can focus on:

• puppy breed;
• his purpose (whether he will be a companion, a guard, a hunter, an athlete or the star of an exhibition);
• owner preferences;
• color and other external features of the dog (size, shape of ears, tail, etc.);
• ease and speed of pronunciation;
• the beauty of the nickname;
• dog's reaction.

When choosing a nickname, the external characteristics of the puppy can help.

Unique and funny names

In their love for dogs, owners are not limited to classic names. There are unique and funny nicknames:

• Pirate;
• Peter Pan;
• Kutuzov;
• Buddy, and depending on behavior, Bandit or Bantik;
• Dolly;
• Vladik;
• Hypnosis;
• Malika, abbreviated as Lika;
• Oscar;
• Mellie;
• Bucks.

Puppy Pirate - looking for treasure:

Nicknames with meaning

Many Dalmatian owners believe that choosing a name for a dog is similar to choosing a name for a baby. It should be meaningful and help in later life.

Difficult names for Dalmatians:

• Freckling - spots on the fur resemble freckles on humans.
• Scout. The Dalmatian has excellent vision and has a quick reaction, which is important for a scout and observer.
• Gunnar. The Dalmatian always takes first place in fights; he is a warrior.
• Chaos. The spots are located in a chaotic order, which corresponds to the nature of the breed: activity and lack of rest.
• Giraud. Strong and active representatives of the breed are worthy of the name that means “spear strength.”
• Bonner. An obedient Dalmatian deserves to be called a “good citizen.”
• Patches. A name indicating spotting.
• Amigo. The Dalmatian is a friend and faithful companion of a person.
• Mayer. Means "exceptional".
• Caesar - from the Roman "long-haired".
• Andreas. A dog in the house means order, therefore it is “courageous”, “strong”.
• Astra is a “star” that illuminates everything around.
• Nila. The Dalmatian in the house is like a “gem”.
• Heidi. The nickname is suitable for dogs who are accustomed to being proud of their origin.
• Tala is a Basque name that translates to “she-wolf.”
• Iris means “rainbow” in Hebrew.
• Queenie - "queen".
• Tinkerbell is a fairy who helps Peter Pan.
• Parisa - “angelic face” from Persian.
• Jessica is “the one who will be rich,” “an aristocratic person.”
• Risa - “smile”, “laughter”.
• Nalini means “peace of heaven” in Sanskrit.
• Maggie is “pearl” in English.

Nicknames for Dalmatian boys

Dalmatians are somewhat unique dogs. Perhaps nature has not endowed any breed with such a striking color: contrasting, bright black spots on a white background, forming intricate combinations. This unique feature will help you come up with great nicknames for Dalmatians: Harlequin, White, Dali, Jacquard, Star, Handsome, Marble, Malevich, Nice, Jade, Sky, Star, Tattoo, Pattern, Miracle, Aesthete.

Dalmatians were among those breeds that were bred specifically to accompany carriages. They ran in front of the carriages of noble people, clearing the way. Here they also served as guards. In addition, these animals are incredibly energetic and active.

In this regard, we can suggest the following nicknames for Dalmatians: Vanguard, Augur, Avgal, Achilles, Bagram, Basco, Bejai, Rebel, Barbarian, Vassal, Versailles, Wind, Delight, Gardash, Hannibal, Grand, Darius, Giotto, Drive, Eli , Jacques, Gerard, Zagray, Fuse, Zero, Irvine, Insar, Carat, Chris, Calvin, Larchi, Lord, Lucas, Mario, Milo, Maru, Alarm, Naum, Knox, Olympus, Otto, Olav, Patto, Preston, Prince , Ragday, Ringo, Ron, Santim, Saigon, Stefan, Tibul, Travis, Tito, Titian, Ulysses, Success, Faust, Fink, Franz, Freddy, Hadot, Horst, Hugo, Caesar, Candied, Champi, Genghis, Cesco, Shelby , Shimon, Skipper, Edem, Edmond, Eclair, Elnur, Eugene, Yufrai, Yagel, Yarvi, Yashek, Yakhont.

• Also see the article “Nicknames for the Bernese Mountain Dog”