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130+ Popular & Unique Dalmatian Names

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There are so many options when it comes to naming your furry friend. From movie and television characters to famous singers and actors—how do you choose a lifelong name? For the popular Dalmatian, with its friendly nature, fun-loving personality, and unique spotted coat, the options are endless.

You might think about what their spots remind you of, something quirky about their personality, or someone from your favorite movie. Continue reading for some great ideas for Dalmatian names.

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Dalmatian Names Based on Their Spots

If you love the spotted look of a Dalmatian and that’s what drew you to the breed, why not choose a name to reflect on what makes them look so special? Think about all the different things that remind you of spots and match them with something you don’t mind calling out for in the middle of the day for a walk!

These names may be more common and easier to think of, but sometimes the simple ones make the most sense and match your dog perfectly. Review the names we’ve picked below and see if one of them jumps out at you while you gaze lovingly at your new, spotted pup.

  • Freckles
  • Dot
  • Polka
  • Cookies
  • Oreo
  • Pepper
  • Pep
  • Chip
  • Hershey
  • Spot
  • Speckles
  • Star
  • Truffle
  • Choco
  • Coco
  • Cola
  • Blot
  • Dottie
  • Domino
  • Zebra
  • Smudge
  • Spade
  • Ace
  • Tux
  • Pebbles
  • Sprinkles
  • Sundae
  • Doodle
  • Smokey
  • Ember
  • Eclipse
  • Space
  • Galaxy
  • Little Dipper
  • Pins
  • Checkers
  • Knight
  • Penguin
  • Panda
  • Lemur
  • Skunk
  • Puffin
  • Orca
  • Dice
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Dalmatian Names Based on Popular Culture

When you get a new pup, you might have a favorite TV show or movie in mind that you love. Maybe you’ve always wanted to name your dog after your favorite Disney character or your child has a show that they are obsessed with and want to name their new furry friend after it.

There are so many different popular culture references from childhood flicks to modern Oscar-winning performances that can also make for great pet names. You will surely recognize some of these very familiar names.

  • Mickey
  • Minnie
  • Snoopy
  • Pepe Le Pew
  • Oddball
  • Cruella
  • Pongo
  • Prince
  • Princess
  • Harley
  • Marshall (PAW Patrol)
  • Goofy
  • Pluto
  • Bolt
  • Jock
  • Dodger
  • Max
  • Percy
  • Bruno
  • Tink
  • Belle
  • Aurora
  • Tiana
  • Kristoff
  • Elsa
  • Anna
  • Olof
  • Ginny
  • Harry
  • Weasley
  • Dorothy
  • Toto
  • Beatrix
Running dalmatian
Image Credit: Aneta Jungerova, Shutterstock

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Dalmatian Names Based on Celebrities

There are many legends when it comes to the music scene throughout the decades. Think of the great hip-shaking Elvis, Hendrix jamming out on his guitar, or David Bowie rocking the eye makeup—the possibilities are truly endless with this list! Look through your most recent playlist and use your favorites to name your new puppy!

So many greats out there who have made history can also provide you with the perfect pet’s name. Imagine walking a dog named Presley. Or maybe you’re the biggest Britney Spears fan and you literally cannot get enough of her—naming your new best friend after her makes perfect sense.

  • Bono
  • Elvis
  • Dido
  • Snoop
  • Clapton
  • Bowie
  • Shakira
  • Elton
  • Hendrix
  • Buckley
  • Jagger
  • Gershwin
  • Presley
  • Britney
  • Spears
  • Madonna
  • Cher
  • Whitney
  • Lizzo
  • Harry
  • Nas
  • Eminem
  • Dre
  • Biggie

Names Based on the Movie 101 Dalmatians

You can even take a shortcut and take one of the names from the movie that made this breed so popular—that’s 101 names you can use from one list! They were all Dalmatians, so their names are already very fitting. The movie was a hit with every kid who grew up around that time and nobody can deny the adorableness of having 100 puppies running around for an hour and a half.

Some of the names are actually very cute if you read through them and maybe one will suit your new furry friend perfectly! Now the list doesn’t include all 100, but we’ve picked out some of the best that stand out.

  • Pongo
  • Missis
  • Patch
  • Lucky
  • Cadpig
  • Roly Poly
  • Patch
  • Rolly
  • Penny
  • Perdita
  • Pebbles
  • Prince
  • Freckles
  • Pepper
  • Jewel
  • Latch
  • Jolly
  • Lenny
  • Dot
  • Yoyo
  • Corky
  • Disco
  • Spotter
  • Puddles
  • Tiger
  • Scooter
  • Wags
  • Nosey
  • Sleepy
  • Swifty
  • Spark
dalmatian at home
Image Credit: Pixel-Shot, Shutterstock

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Final Thoughts

There are so many different things that go into naming your new furry friend—their personality, look, temperament, size, breed, and more. Sometimes names come to us just by looking at them, or maybe you’ve always had one in mind, and you were just waiting for the day you got one!

Now is the time to sit down and go through all your favorite things and make a name out of them. Hopefully, the long list above has a name that catches your eye and makes you think about the new spotted pup you’re about to bring home.

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