If you have landed on this page, I am sure you have gotten a new Dalmatian or getting one soon. You must have completed some tasks like making your home safe for your dog and collecting basic supplies. The only thing left on your list is probably choosing a suitable name for your new companion.
Naming your new pet is not as easy as it seems, which is why you are probably scrolling through the internet. After all, the name will be stuck with your new family member for the rest of their life. Luckily, you are not on your own. We have compiled an extensive list of names you could use for your Dalmatian. With over 100 options, we are sure you will find one.
Dalmatian Names From The Movie “101 Dalmatians”
The movie was about 101 Dalmatians and their cruel owner, Cruella de Vil. It was first produced in 1961 by Walt Disney, and since then, there have been many spinoffs. Naturally, naming your Dalmatian after one of the spotty characters is only fitting.
1. Pongo
Pongo was well-loved by people for saving the Dalmatians from their cruel owner.
2. Perdita
Perdita was Pongo’s mate and had a huge hand in helping Pongo save their other puppies.
3. Dipstick
Dipstick was the son of Pongo and Perdita. He had a black and white tail resembling a Dipstick.
4. Dottie
Dottie was Dipstick’s partner, and together they had a few puppies.
5. Patch
Patch was also Pongo and Perdita’s son. He had a black spot on one of his eyes, resembling a pirate with an eye patch.
6. Penny
Penny was Pongo and Perdita’s daughter. She had the fewest and the lightest colored spots.
7. Cadpig
Another daughter Pongo and Perdita had was Cadpig. Cadpig is a term for the runt in a litter of pigs. It was a fitting name as she was the youngest and the tiniest among her siblings.
8. Jewel
Jewel was another daughter of Pongo and Perdita. She had spots all over her neck, almost like she was wearing a necklace, hence the name.
9. Pepper
Pepper got his name because of his teeny-tiny spots.
10. Lucky
Lucky was the pup who got lucky while escaping his owner. He almost died but made it through.
11. Oddball
Oddball was the only Dalmatian without spots, hence the name.
12. Rolly
Rolly was one of the obese Dalmatians and was always hungry.
13. Fidget
Fidget, like his name, could not stop moving because of his fleas. He was constantly scratching himself.
14. Freckles
Freckles had tiny spots all over his nose, which made him look like he had freckles.
15. Wheezer
Wheezer’s distinct trait was his weak bladder. He was constantly peeing.
16. Two-tone
Two-tone was the only pup with black spots concentrated only on one side of her face, head, and body.
17. Tripod
While all puppies had four legs, Tripod had only three.
18. Dylan
Dylan had dreams of being the first dog to land on Mars. He featured in the 2019 adaptation series, Dalmatian Street.
19. D.J
D.J. was Dylan’s brother and loved music.
20. Deepak
Deepak was a D.J and Dylan’s sibling. His face was half black and half white that looked like a yin and yang symbol.
Unique Male Dalmatian Names
There are many unisex names you could choose from, but if you prefer something manly or only suitable for your male dog, here are some suggestions.
21. Tux
Tux, short form for tuxedo, is a creative name for a black and white male Dalmatian.
22. Panda
Another black and white color-coded name suitable for Dalmatian is Panda.
23. Penguin
Penguin is also a good name if you dislike Panda.
24. Spots
If you are looking for something simple, Spots is a good option.
25. Checkers
Checkers, a term derived from the black-and-white checkered board, is an appropriate title for a black and white dog.
26. Sprinkles
Sprinkles are the little confetti-like toppings on a cupcake. It is an apt name for a sweet pet with a colorful personality.
27. Doodles
Doodles, meaning random drawings, can remind you of the black and white spots.
28. Dodger
Dodger is a good name to describe a Dalmatian’s naturally active and playful personality.
29. Jack
Jack is a popular dog name, and according to the internet, it means “god is gracious.” This name is perfect for a caring and compassionate dog.
30. Percy
Percy is another popular dog name. It is a French masculine name that means “one who pierces the valley.”
31. Domino
Another name with French origin is Domino. It means lord.
32. Bruno
Bruno, derived from the German word “Brun,” which means shield, is perfect for a dog ready to protect you from danger.
33. Oreo
Your Dalmatian probably reminds you of your favorite sandwich cookie.
34. Scottie
Scottie is the short form for Scottish. It is not a common dog name, but it has two syllables. Experts claim that two-syllable names are easy for dogs to recognize.
35. Baxter
A common two-syllable dog name is Baxter. It has no meaning and was an occupational surname given to bakers in the 7th century.
36. Inky
Inky is a term associated with ink, a liquid used for writing. This name denotes creativity and expression.
37. Pip
Pip is a short form of the male name Philip, which means a lover of horses.
38. Pluto
Pluto means “wealthy” in Greek. It is a perfect name for a dog with an abundance of everything.
39. Buttons
Buttons is a top pick amongst pet lovers. It does not have any profound meaning, but it perfectly describes the button-like spots on a Dalmatian.
40. Max
Max, the short form for the Latin word Maximus, means “greatest.”
Unique Female Dalmatian Names
For our female companions, we need a feminine name. These are the names you could use for your female Dalmatian.
41. Coco
Coco comes from the Latin word cocos, which means sweet. A sweet name for your sweet pup.
42. Daisy
Daisy is a flower that opens up its petals during the day. As a name, Daisy describes someone youthful and cheerful.
43. Patty
Patty, the cuter version of Patricia or Praticius, means a noble woman in Latin.
44. Stella
Stella is a perfect name for a dog that lights up your life as it means “star” in Latin.
45. Lucy
If you dislike the sound of Stella but love the idea behind it, Lucy is a great alternative. It comes from the Latin word “Lucius” which means light.
46. Harley
Harley is a combination of the old English words “Hara” and “Leah,” which means “the long field.” As a name, Harley is perfect for someone peaceful.
47. Nori
Another name for someone peaceful is Nori, which means peaceful in Hebrew.
48. Liv
With Scandinavian roots, Liv means warmth. It is a perfect name for a dog that is welcoming and inviting to new people.
49. Cookie
Cookie does not have a profound meaning, but it is a popular female dog name.
50. Vicky
Vicky comes from the Latin word Victory. It is an apt name for a dog that has won your heart.
51. Holly
Holly is a name derived from the Holly tree. According to history, the Holly plant represented eternal life to the Celtic priests.
52. Mabel
With Latin origins, Mabel means lovable.
53. Mandy
Another word for lovable in Latin is Mandy.
54. Bella
If your dog is the most beautiful thing you have even seen, you can name them Bella. It is a Spanish dog name which means “beautiful.”
55. Mia
Mia means “beloved” or “the star of the sea” in the Australian Aboriginal language.
56. Maddie
With English and Hebrew origins, Maddie means “young maiden.” It represents youth and innocence, perfect for a young pup.
57. Zara
Zara is a famous Arabic name. It means “radiance,” an apt description for a dog you love immensely.
58. Zoey
Zoey is a popular name with Greek origins. It means “life.”
59. Cleo
Cleo is short for Cleopatra, one the most beautiful and powerful women in history.
60. Honey
Honey is a girly name often used to describe someone sweet. It is also a term of endearment.
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Famous Dalmatian Names
In a day and age where even dogs can be famous through social media, maybe you have aspirations to make your furry friend a star. If you do, these are some dogs that could inspire you.
61. Tiger
Tiger is often used as a name for a pet who is strong and fierce, just like the famous fashion designer Marc Jacobs’ Dalmatian, Tiger.
62. Louie
Louie or Lou Dog was the famous mascot for the late 80’s famous rock band Sublime.
63. Charlie
With almost 100,000 followers on Instagram, Charlie is the famous long-coat Dalmatian from North Carolina.
64. Cash
Cash is a liver-spotted Dalmatian and is always up to mischief with his brother, Charlie.
65. Wiley Roo
Wiley Roo is the most famous Dalmatian on our list with almost 300,000 followers. He has a distinct heart-shaped snout.
66. Rorschach
Like Wiley, Rorschach has a heart-shaped snout. He is a trained autism assistance dog.
67. Pingo
Hailing from Brazil, Pingo loves spending time on the beach.
68. Nina
Nina is Pingo’s brother. The two love swimming in the ocean together.
69. Jackson
Jackson lives in Houston with his brothers, Heath, Bennett, Timmy, and Fletcher.
70. Loki
Loki is a reactive dog who lives in the UK with his owner, Loren.
71. Link
Hailing from Texas, Link loves playing outdoors.
72. Luna
Luna, a sister to Link, has brown eyes with black spots all over her face, unlike her brother, who does not have many spots on his face.
73. Kobe
Kobe is a member of the Fantastic Four Spots Instagram account that boasts almost 12,000 followers. He is the father of the group.
74. Lyra
The second member of the Fantastic Four Spots is Lyra, daughter of Kobe.
75. Lucylou
Lucylou is a wife to Kobe and a mother to Lyra.
76. Riley Anne
The last member is Riley Anne. She is the nanny of the group.
77. Khaleesi
Khaleesi is a lemon Dalmatian with tan spots instead of black. A genetic abnormality causes the tan spots.
78. Django
Django is Khaleesi’s aloof husband. He is always at the receiving end of her licks.
79. Gracie
While some Dalmatians have heart-shaped snouts, Gracie has heart-shaped eyes.
80. Molly
Hardly seen smiling in her photos, Molly is as sassy as ever. She has heterochromia, which gives her a striking look.
Funny Dalmatian Names
If you love a funny name and want your dog to spread laughter like its name, these are some of the hilarious dog names you will come across.
81. Casper The Friendly Dog
If your dog is friendly and you loved the cartoon series featuring the friendly ghost, Casper is an apt name.
82. Jimmy Kibble
Jimmy Kibble is a funny and creative name for your dog who loves kibble.
83. Jimmy Chew
If your dog loves chewing on objects, swap out the kibble for chew.
84. Bark Twain
Bark Twain is a funny pun for Mark Twain.
85. Chew Barka
Another funny pun inspired by Chewbacca from Star Wars is Chew Barka.
86. Pup Tart
You can also name them after your favorite snack, Pop Tart, but make it dog-friendly with Pup Tart.
87. Dalzilla
If your dog creates chaos wherever he goes, you can name him Dalzilla, inspired by the famous reptilian monster.
88. Captain Chaos
Another great name for a chaotic dog that leaves a trail of mess wherever he goes is Captain Chaos.
89. J.K Growling
Inspired by the famous author J. K. Rowling, J.K Growling is perfect for a sassy dog.
90. Woofgang Puck
Another creative name is Woofgang Puck, inspired by the famous chef Wolfgang Puck.
91. Bacon
Bacon is a fitting name if your Dalmatian is obsessed with the salty breakfast item.
92. Einstein
If nothing gets past your intelligent furry friend, why not name them after the smart scientist?
93. Mary Puppins
If your dog is caring and looks after everyone, name them after the famous nanny, Mary Poppins.
94. Hooch
Hooch, inspired by the comedy movie Turner and Hooch, is perfect for an adventure-loving dog that destroys everything in his way.
95. Munchkin
Munchkin, usually referring to something small and cute, is perfect for your female puppy.
96. Indiana Bones
Indiana Bones, inspired by the famous archaeological professor, seems appropriate for a doggie who is obsessed with bones.
97. Sir Licks-A-Lot
This name is a puny take on the rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot’s name.
98. Bow Wow
You can also name them after the onomatopoeia of a dog’s bark.
99. Tater
If your dog would die for anything potato, you might as well name him Tater.
100. Bingo
Bingo is a dog name inspired by the famous nursery rhyme featuring Bingo the Dog.
101. Kanye Bestie
If your dog is your best friend and both of you love listening to a certain famous rapper, Kanye Bestie is a conversation starter for sure.