Introduction
Nostalgia is one of those concepts that makes us think of ourselves as 90s kids, as the last good generation, as the group of people who liked “real” TV, “real” music, and “real” movies. Nostalgia also makes us cherish those moments when we were kids and were spending Friday nights watching quality sitcoms and talking about them with our friends on the playground the next day. Yes, nostalgia is what makes the world go round, and what makes classics and evergreens become what they are. Therefore, it is no wonder that we also name our dogs by our favorite characters from old shows, and one of those shows is the legendary 3rd Rock from the Sun!
3rd Rock from the Sun Dog Names in Pop Culture
One of the main characters from the 3rd Rock from the Sun is Harry, the good-hearted kind soul of an alien who tries to fit in the society as a human. In more ways than one, Harry is a classic doggo; he is loyal, he is chipper, he is sometimes confused, and continuously learns how to do things that us humans consider to be normal. He tries his best to cheer up the people around him, just like another Harry that we are talking about today, the famous Harry the Dirty Dog.
Harry the Dirty Dog is a children’s book from the 1950s, written by Gene Zion. The book tells a story of a sweet little dog named Harry who has just had enough of baths, showers, and cleanliness. He loves playing in the backyard, loves exploring the vast outdoors surrounding his house, and enjoys rolling around in the grass. He just loves getting dirty! He takes matters into his paws and get rid of the pesky old bath scrub by burying it into the ground and running away from the warmth and disinfected scent of his home.
Harry was once a white doggo with black spots on his body, but the life on the road and the constant rolling around in the mud completely changes his appearance! His fur turns black with occasional white spots, changing his image significantly. Harry has loads of fun away from home, but at one point, starts to miss his family and decides to go back to them. However, since he does not look like Harry anymore, his family does not recognize him, and it is up to him to convince his humans that he is indeed their beloved Harry and not some random doggo in their backyard.
One of the most significant motifs of this book is appearance. Us humans are programmed to use visual recognition to identify the world around us. Even though Harry is essentially the same dog, his family fails to recognize that because his appearance changed so drastically. Sometimes, our eyes can fool us, and in those times, we have to let our hearts speak and see the person, or in this case, a dog, in front of us. However, another question arises from this. Is Harry indeed the same dog? Do you change who you are when you go away for a long time and come back looking completely different? We can compare this to long travels many humans go on, only to return home with longer hair, colorful clothes, and a suitcase full of memories. Are we the same or are we a different person?
3rd Rock from the Sun Dog Name Considerations
Thinking about the perfect name for your doggo is not an easy task. You have to choose a name that is meaningful, fun, suits your pup’s personality and makes you think about how lucky you are to be a proud owner, or better yet, a proud best friend of such a fantastic puppy. However, if you are inspired by the classic show 3rd Rock from the Sun, that means you probably love the series and choosing a name of one of the characters will make you smile each time you call after your puppy. The excellent choice is to name your pup after the alien family that gets to the Earth, the Solomons. Solomon is a classic name, one that ages well, and one that suits both puppies and adult dogs. Solomon sounds wise and smart, Solomon is the life of the party, and Solomon is the perfect name for a quirky puppy who will grow up to be a wise dog.
Another excellent choice is Harry, after Harry Solomon, or even after Harry the Dirty Dog. And what about the name Tommy, after the youngest member of the Solomon family? The options are there, there are a lot of them, and all you have to do is choose the perfect name for your future best friend!
Male 3rd Rock from the Sun Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Solomon
After the family
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| 2 |
Bug
Student in Dick's class
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| 1 |
Tommy
After Tommy Solomon, curious youth
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| 1 |
Don
After Don Orville
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| 1 |
Orville
After Don Orville
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| 1 |
Vincent
After Vincent Strudwick
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| 1 |
John
After John Lithgow, fabulously zany actor
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| 1 |
Stewart
After French Stewart, versatile American actor
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| 1 |
Joseph
After Joseph Gordon Levitt
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| 1 |
Gordon
After Joseph Gordon Levitt, talented actor, singer and filmmaker
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| 1 |
Levitt
After Joseph Gordon Levitt
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| 1 |
Wayne
After Wayne Knight
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| 1 |
Knight
After Wayne Knight
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| 1 |
James
After James Earl Jones
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| 1 |
Earl
James Earl Jones has a 60 year acting career
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| 1 |
Jones
After James Earl Jones
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| 1 |
Leon
After a character of that name
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| 1 |
Ian
After Ian Lithgow
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| 1 |
David
After David DeLuise
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| 1 |
Blake
After Blake Soper
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| 1 |
Larry
After Larry McMichael
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| 1 |
Steve
After Steve Larson
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| 1 |
Rico
After a police officer named Rico
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| 1 |
Bruce
After Bruce Ed Morrow
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| -1 |
French
After French Stewart
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| -1 |
Elman
After Tommy's classmate
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| -1 |
Clem
After a character named Clem
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| -1 |
Chaz
After Chaz Montana
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| -1 |
Chet
After a character of that name
|
Female 3rd Rock from the Sun Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Lucy
After a character named Lucy
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| 1 |
Sally
After Sally Solomon, beautiful quirky character
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| 1 |
Mary
After Mary Margaret Albright, Dick's brainy friend
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| 1 |
Laurie
After Laurie Harris
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| 1 |
Nina
After a character named Nina
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| 1 |
August
After August Leffler
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| 1 |
Alissa
After Alissa Strudwick
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| 1 |
Kristen
After Kristen Johnston, who plays Sally
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| 1 |
Jane
After Jane Curtin, who plays Mary
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| 1 |
Khali
After Simbi Khali
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| 1 |
Elmarie
After Elmarie Wendel
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| 1 |
Shay
Shay plays August in the show
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| 1 |
Aviana
After a character of the same name
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| 1 |
Karen
After Karen Constantine
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| 1 |
Onya
After a character of the same name
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| 1 |
Maria
After Maria Cina, who plays Onya
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| 1 |
Cina
After Maria Cina
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| 1 |
Vicki
After a character named Vicki
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| 1 |
Jan
After Jan Hooks
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| 1 |
Marianne
After Marianne Muellerleile, who plays Lucy
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| 1 |
Summer
After Ms. Summer
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| 1 |
Chyna
Chyna plays Janice
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| 1 |
Connie
After a character of that name
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| 1 |
Kim
After Kim Johnston Ulrich
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| 1 |
Jena
After a character named Jena
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| 1 |
Cindy
Cindy Crawford plays a minor role
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| -1 |
Richard
After Dick Solomon, wise leader
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| -1 |
Mamie
After Mrs. Mamie Dubcek
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| -1 |
Judith
A professor of Women's studies
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| -1 |
Simbi
After Simbi Khali
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| -1 |
Ileen
After Ileen Getz, who plays Judith
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Written by a Bernese Mountain Dog lover Gordana Sretenovic
Published: 06/15/2018, edited: 10/10/2024
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