101 Dalmatians Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

When talking about popular dog films, 101 Dalmatians will always be a part of the conversation. The 1996 remake of the 1961 original animation is, without a doubt, one of most beloved and successful films from Disney’s repertoire. Not only that, 101 Dalmatians helped immensely in making the breed more recognizable worldwide and made Dalmatians the popular household pet that it is at present. The influence of the movie was felt years after it was first released. In fact, many pet owners have looked to the movie for inspiration for their new dog’s names. After all, they have about 101 name options to choose from.

101 Dalmatians Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dalmatian Dog

Pongo

The 101 Dalmatians, released in 1996, is easily one of Disney’s most successful films of all time. Despite its popularity, however, not many people know that it was actually a live-action remake of an earlier animated film entitled One Hundred and One Dalmatians, which was also produced by Disney and first released in 1961. Even fewer people know that the films were based on a children’s novel called The Hundred and One Dalmatians, by Dodie Smith. The book was first published in 1956. Notwithstanding the story’s origin, both film versions were major hits for Walt Disney and played a huge role in making the Dalmatian among the most famous dog breeds in the world.

Although some of the characters from the book were altered and renamed in the film versions, one thing remained constant - the central character, a Dalmatian named Pongo. Because of his pivotal role, he is considered to be the most famous Dalmatian out of all the others. In 101 Dalmatians, Pongo is owned by Roger Dearly, a video game designer. When Pongo sets eyes on a female Dalmatian, named Perdy, he chases her across the park. This leads to Roger meeting Perdy’s owner, Anita Campbell-Green.

Soon enough, Roger and Anita fall for one another and so do Pongo and Perdy. This resulted in both Anita and Perdy getting pregnant. When Anita’s boss, a designer named Cruella De Vil, finds out about her pregnancy, she initially gets mad. However, she rejoices when she finds out that Perdy is also pregnant. After Perdy gives birth, Cruella offers to buy the litter but the Dearlys refuse. Frustrated, Cruella asks her henchmen to steal the Dalmatian puppies. It was revealed that along with Pongo’s 15 puppies, Cruella also has another 84 Dalmatian puppies in her possession, whose fur she plans to turn into coats.

Pongo and Perdy, as well as Roger and Anita, go through great lengths to find the puppies and prove Cruella is the suspect. Luckily, the dogs work together in order to outwit Cruella and escape from captivity. Ultimately, Cruella was caught for her crimes and the puppies were reunited with their parents and human owners. Moreover, the couple decides to adopt the other 84 Dalmatians for a total of 101 Dalmatians, thus the film’s name.

Because of the success of the film, a sequel, entitled 102 Dalmatians, was released in 2000. Two video games, called 101 Dalmatians: Escape from DeVil Manor and 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue, were also developed based on the 1996 and 2000 film, respectively.

101 Dalmatians Inspired Dog Name Considerations

When it comes to naming your new dog, there are certain factors to consider. One of the most common things that dog owners take into account is the length of the name. It is common knowledge that dogs remember only the first one or two syllables of a word. This is why a lot of dog owners choose a short name, particularly one with two, or sometimes three, syllables at most. This makes it easier to train their new dog and get them accustomed to their new name. Another thing is to choose a name that does not sound like most dog commands. For instance, the name “Kit” sounds similar to the command “sit”, and can cause some confusion for your dog.

For those getting a new dog, Dalmatian or not, the 101 Dalmatians film can be a good source of inspiration since there are literally hundreds of names to choose from. Each of the film’s Dalmatians has a unique personality. Therefore, if you decide to choose a name inspired by the film, one thing to note would be the similarities of your dog and the character whose name you chose. For example, “Rolly” is remembered for being the pup who is always hungry. So, if you have a dog who likes to eat constantly, you can name him Rolly.

Male 101 Dalmatians Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
5	Dipstick Known for his black tail, which looks like it was dipped in oil
4	Pongo The father of the Dalmatian puppies and the story’s central character
4	Lucky The runt of the litter who almost dies but eventually makes it, hence the name
4	Freckles The puppy who’s always perched on top of his father’s head
4	Fidget Known for being the clumsy one
4	Whizzer The pup that always gets into “accidents”
4	Thunderbolt A canine actor idolized by Patch
4	Colonel The dog that decrypts the message that Towser’s received
4	Captain The name of the horse and part of Colonel’s team
4	Lightning After Lil’ Lightning, Thunderbolt’s sidekick
4	Scottie A small terrier who lives with Danny
4	Dipper From Little Dipper, Dipstick and Dottie’s puppy
4	Domino Also Dipstick and Dottie’s puppy; named after the domino-like spots he has on his ears
4	Prince The original mate of Perdy/Perdita in the novel
2	Roger After Pongo’s owner, Roger Dearly
2	Rolly One of the puppies known for his extreme appetite
2	Pepper A sweet pup characterized by small black spots
2	Spotty Another pup named after his many spots
2	Jasper One of Cruella’s henchmen
2	Lars A strange artist with an affinity for painting spots
1	Mooch A sheepdog that appears in the television series based on the film
0	Patch The rowdy and noisy pup from the group
0	Horace One of Cruella’s henchmen
0	Towser The dog who receives the message regarding the stealing of the puppies
0	Tibbs A tabby cat that is part of Colonel’s team
0	Tripod One of the 84 adopted puppies who is missing one leg, thus the name
0	Danny A Great Dane who overhears the message of Pongo
0	Harvey One of the rescued Dalmatians
0	Sport One of the 84 rescued puppies
-2	Poly From Roly Poly, the original name of “Rolly” in the novel

Female 101 Dalmatians Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
4	Jewel One of the 15 puppies and has markings that look like a necklace, hence the name
4	Oddball Dipstick and Dottie’s puppy, the only one to not have any black spots
4	Dumpling A female pig with a crush on Lucky; from the TV series version
2	Penny The sweet puppy who always likes to hang by her father’s feet
2	Cruella After Cruella De Vil, Anita’s boss who steals the puppies
2	Missy One of the 15 puppies of Pongo and Perdita
2	Ivy Cruella De Vil’s niece in the television series version
2	Spark One of the rescued Dalmatian puppies
2	Lucy A goose who is a friend of Towser
2	Yoyo A goose who is a friend of Towser
2	Queenie One of the cows in the 1961 film who gives milk to the puppies; seemingly the cows’ leader
0	Anita Owner of Perdy/Missus and wife of Roger
0	Dottie Dipstick’s mate
0	Two-Tone A puppy with one black and one white ear; good for dogs with two-toned coats
0	Fluffy One of Cruella’s dogs that appeared in “102 Dalmatians”
0	Jolly One of the rescued Dalmatian puppies; good name for your cheerful dog
0	Corky One of the rescued Dalmatian puppies
0	Della From "Vendella", an Afghan Hound owned by Cruella in the TV series version
0	Duchess Queenie’s cousin, one of the cows in the 1961 film who gives milk to the puppies
0	Princess One of the cows in the 1961 film who gives milk to the puppies
-2	Perdy Pongo’s mate and mother of the puppies
-2	Missus The original name of Perdy in the novel
-2	Gay The wife of “Lucky” in the novel’s sequel
-2	Nanny The cook and housekeeper of Roger and Anita
-2	Prissy An Afghan Hound that appeared in the 1961 film version
-2	Chloe After Chloe Simon, Dipstick and Dottie’s owner in “102 Dalmatians”
-2	Whitie One of the rescued Dalmatian puppies; good for white dogs
-2	Rebecca A puppy from the television series, one of Lucky’s love interests
-4	Cadpig The runt of the litter in the novel version
-4	Swifty One of the 84 rescued Dalmatian puppies; good name for dogs that move fast