Introduction
The Bohemian movement began in France back with the misunderstanding of the Romani people. From that point, any who sported a lifestyle that was unconventional began to adopt the title, making it a favorite among starving artists who sometimes would choose poverty over "selling out." A less pure type of Bohemia practiced by those who do have some wealth is known as "haute bohème" and is probably closer to what pop culture has come to praise as the Boho style.
Whether you live an unshackled life full of artistic flair or you simply have a lot of wicker in your house, giving your pooch a Bohemian name is a great way for the two of you to stand out in a blasé world.
Bohemian Dog Names in Pop Culture
Several German Shepherds played the traveling doggo who went from person to person and helped them with various problems each episode before continuing on to the next adventure. All of the dogs used had reverse mask markings, which made their throat, chest, and jaw light in color. These amazing canines were actually trained in three different languages and all had niches that they excelled in, so different pups would be used to complete different tasks.
The Canadian TV series actually had American roots, as the show began as an American film in 1958. Over the years, various characters would do their best to convince Hobo to join their families for good, but in true Bohemian fashion, he was not interested and carried on in his journey. DVD copies of the show are still available for purchase today, if you too would like to go on these adorable adventures with impressive four-legged actors.
While Hobo was a stray by choice, many dogs are living less like free vagabonds and more like sad prisoners, homeless and unloved in shelters across the nation. When you are considering adding a furry family member, why not go full Bohemian and rescue a soul from one of these establishments? These dogs really do need you - and nothing will be more original than a dog made up of unknown breeds who looks and acts differently than any "standard" breed of dog. For those that can make this addition, a great reward comes from knowing you've helped the greater good for puppers everywhere.
To ensure that your pooch never becomes a Hobo themself, take a good look at your lifestyle before bringing a doggo on your crew. Do you constantly travel? Do you have no set bed to lay your head? Do your paychecks vary greatly in amount and consistency? While an authentic Bohemian life has a large pull for many, care needs to be taken that your canine will have a safe place to stay and food in their belly each and every day.
If that is something you can provide, many fun adventures await you and your barky companion!
Bohemian Dog Name Considerations
While boho pet names gear towards adorable French monikers, the American Bohemian movement flushed a lot of English names into the mix as well. To greatly cut down on the time you spend searching, try to decide which historic flair you think suits your lifestyle and your doggo the best.
The next thing to consider is what feeling you'd like your canine's title to have. Bohemia is all about artistic expression and breaking free from the norm, so any direction you decide to go is totally on theme! Some may choose to add humor into the mix by giving a Mastiff a sweet name like Lilou or a Maltese a strong name like Buffalo. It is possible to incite a smile the first moment that people are introduced to your fur-baby.
Another route which you could take is that of a powerful name creating an image of beauty when people see your amazing woofer sitting tall or galloping through a field. Whatever you decide, if its original and free-spirited, it will fit the Bohemian style just fine.
Male Bohemian Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 8 |
Arlo
A unique and earthy male name
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| 4 |
Remi
A Latin name meaning "oarsmen"
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| -1 |
Hunter
A carnal name with wild roots
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| -2 |
Banjo
A musical and folky name, after the instrument
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| -2 |
Leif
A name that brings nature to mind
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| -3 |
Cedric
A name inspired by the novel "Ivanhoe"
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| -3 |
Cyril
A Greek name that means lord
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| -3 |
Edgar
After Edgar Allen Poe, a famous author and poet
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| -4 |
Monet
After the famous French artist
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| -4 |
Patchouli
After the Indian spice, and it can be shortened to "Patch"
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| -4 |
Orion
From Greek mythology, Orion was a famed hunter
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| -4 |
Fjord
A Scandinavian term for a steep cliff
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| -4 |
Troubadour
A French word for a traveling poet
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| -4 |
Achille
The French form of Achilles, a figure from Greek mythology
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| -4 |
Bernard
A French name derived from "bear"
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| -4 |
Clovis
A name inspired by a French king
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| -4 |
Matisse
A name after the famous French artist
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| -4 |
Dali
After Salvador Dali, the famous artist
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| -4 |
Henri
The French form of Henry, after Henri Matisse
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| -4 |
Munch
After Edvard Munch, famous painter of "The Scream"
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| -4 |
Didier
A French name with a Bohemian feel
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| -4 |
Dorian
After Oscar Wilde's novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
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| -5 |
Buffulo
A wild and strong name, after the large animal
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| -5 |
Poet
A sensitive and pensive name after the writers of poetry
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| -5 |
Kais
An Arabic name that means "firm"
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| -5 |
Vince
After Vincent Van Gogh, the famous artist
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| -5 |
Kingsley
A strong name made famous by the Wes Anderson film "The Life Aquatic"
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| -5 |
Leopold
A classic name with an artsy flair
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| -5 |
Gustav
After famous artist Gustav Klimt
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| -6 |
Armon
Stemming from the German name Armin
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Female Bohemian Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Opal
After the iridescent gemstone
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| 4 |
Ember
A name drawing reference to the coals of a fire
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| 2 |
Georgia
After Georgia O'Keefe, the famous American artist
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| 1 |
Aura
A name that stems from the color each soul emits
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| 1 |
Hazel
A name with both herbal and colorful beckgrounds
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| 0 |
Delilah
After the original evil seductress from the Old Testament
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| 0 |
Ruby
A pretty name inspired by the red gemstone
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| -1 |
Birdie
A whimsical name after the winged creatures
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| -1 |
Clover
An earthy name after the field green
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| -2 |
Arwen
A Welsh name that has ethereal ties
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| -2 |
Alaska
A name drawn from the wild north state
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| -2 |
Hero
A name from Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"
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| -2 |
Plum
A whimsical name based on a fruit
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| -2 |
Celeste
A French word stemming from celestial
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| -3 |
Lyric
A name that instantly brings music to mind
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| -3 |
Story
A name that has a novelist flair
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| -3 |
Chakra
An Indian term referring to one's spiritual power
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| -3 |
Sheba
After the Queen of Sheba, a strong queen from the Bible
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| -3 |
Cerise
The French word for cherry
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| -3 |
Frida
After Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican artist
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| -3 |
Elodie
A French name that sounds melodic
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| -3 |
Cosette
A character from the play "Les Miserables"
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| -4 |
Lark
After the songbird
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| -4 |
Lilou
A name stemming from the names Lily and Louise
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| -4 |
Solene
A French name that stems from "solemn"
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| -4 |
Fantine
A beautiful French name made famous from the play "Les Miserables"
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| -4 |
Agathe
The French rendering of the name Agatha
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| -4 |
Blanche
A French name made famous by the play "A Streetcar Named Desire"
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| -4 |
Flora
A name stemming from nature
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| -4 |
Fifi
A French name that stems from Josephine
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Written by Abby Clark
Published: 10/12/2018, edited: 07/15/2023
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