Introduction
Barbie Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
Barbie is a cultural phenomenon, and since we’re a wonderfully dog-crazed culture, it simply wouldn’t be right for Barbie to be dogless. (Is it right for anyone to be dogless?) We know Barbie cares about animals: she happens to be a veterinarian, on top of her many other careers. The “Barbie Forever Barbie Doll with Tanner the Dog” came on the scene back in 2006, and Tanner the yellow Lab is so lovable and certainly unique in the realm of toys and dolls. The set accessories include Barbie, Tanner the Lab, a leash, a dog bowl for food, a kibble box, a few dog toys, and some other interesting pieces we’ll dive into.
The attraction of Tanner the Dog centers primarily on his poop. That’s right! You can feed Tanner his dog food, and with a push of his tail, he poops away that very food. Barbie comes with a magnetic pooper scooper, as well as a waste receptacle, which Barbie opens with a teeny foot pedal. We applaud you, Mattel. Genius! We’re teaching our kids to love dogs and take care of them. It’s important to feed our pets, walk them, play with them, and clean up after them. This toy set makes that chore fascinating and fun.
The set became known as “Pooper-Scooper Barbie,” and that is fine by us here at Wag! It’s all part of the dog owning responsibility, and there’s no sense in hiding the reality of things. Tanner was a hit, and to purchase this beloved Barbie pair today, you might have to pay quadruple and beyond the original price. But we give it four paws up and five star-quality tail wags for sure. There’s also a “Potty Training Taffy” duo, which doesn’t seem to be in such high demand and, therefore, falls a little cheaper on the market.
For more Barbie play that includes dogs, there’s the “Barbie Walk & Potty Pup.” With this one, an unnamed puppy may be wound up and actually walks with a simple tug of its leash! Mattel left the dog name up to you, though! It poops and also comes with a little broom and scooper. Further, you might even come across the “Barbie Puppy Mobile” and the “Barbie Strollin’ Pups Playset.” Barbie loves dogs just like we do, so naming your pooch after her and her many friends is a fantastic idea! She’s such a stylish dog-lover, and her world contains a multitude of names that might be the pawfect selection for your fluffy pal.
Barbie Inspired Dog Name Considerations
If you played with Barbie dolls as a child or still love collecting them today, then a Barbie inspired dog name could be just what you’re looking for. The lists below are simply starting points. The world of Barbie is extensive, so if you do your research, you’ll probably find the options overwhelming. From her fashion accessories to particular outfits to the titles of doll sets themselves, Mattel’s creativity could send you well on your way to making the best decision about your doggie moniker.
If you’re receiving a dog as a wedding present or rescuing a dog as newlyweds, consider “Wedding Bell,” “Bride,” or “Groom.” If you want to highlight some of Barbie’s many careers, try “Astro,” “Navy,” “Jet,” Hostess,” or “Harpist.” You might even decide to make a nod to some of Barbie’s other roles: “Prince,” “Hero,” “Medal,” “Arthur,” “George,” “Presley,” “Ballerina,” “Angel,” or “Goldie.” Further, consider your dog’s appearance. If they have a black and white coat, “Tux” might be a great name. If your dog bears many dots and specks across its fur, you could try “Sparkle” or “Splendor.” This probably goes without saying, but if you’re in need of a snazzy doggie duo pair of names, “Barbie” and “Ken” could be the treasure you seek, especially if they’re both blondes!
Male Barbie Inspired Dog Names
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Magic
After the “Color Magic” Barbie
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Astro
For the “Miss Astronaut” doll
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Prince
For the 1964 “The Prince” doll
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Ken
For the famous blonde Ken doll
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-1 |
Tux
Because of the “Classy Tux” clothes set for Ken
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-1 |
Gibson
For the “Gibson Girl” doll
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-3 |
March
The month Barbie began (in 1959)
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-3 |
Roman
For the 1959 “Roman Holiday” Barbie
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-3 |
Groom
For the 1960s “Here Comes the Groom” doll
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-3 |
Mel
Short for the “Yellow Mellow” Barbie
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-3 |
Groovy
After the “Groovy Get-Ups” Barbie clothes set
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-3 |
Hero
After the “Campus Hero” doll
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-3 |
Medal
After “Gold Medal Ken”
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-3 |
Ben
For “Bendable Leg” Ken doll
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-3 |
Curly
After the “Deluxe Quick Curl” Barbie
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-3 |
Rhap
For “Blue Rhapsody” Barbie
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-3 |
Solo
After the “Solo in the Spotlight” Barbie
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-3 |
Navy
For the “Navy” Barbie
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-3 |
Silver
After the “Silver Starlight” doll
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-3 |
Arthur
For the "King Arthur" Ken doll
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-3 |
Jet
After the Barbie “Jet Set”
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-3 |
Elvis
For the “Elvis the Army Years” doll
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-3 |
Marine
For the “Marine Corp” Ken
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-3 |
George
After the “George Washington” Barbie
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-3 |
Waltz
For the “Starlight Waltz” Barbie
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-3 |
Valentine
For the “Sentimental Valentine” Barbie
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-3 |
Evergreen
After the “Evergreen Princess” Barbie doll
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-3 |
Presley
For the “Elvis Presley” doll
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-3 |
Kenny
After the “Barbie and Kenny Country Duet Set”
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-3 |
Pat
Short for “Patriot” Barbie
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Female Barbie Inspired Dog Names
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Malibu
In honor of the famous “Malibu” Barbie
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Sparkle
For the “Pink Sparkle” Barbie
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Beauty
After the “Miss Teenage Beauty” dolls
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Ballerina
After “Ballerina” Barbie
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Star
For “SuperStar” Barbie
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0 |
Francie
For the original Francie doll (Barbie's cousin)
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0 |
Dazzle
After the “Diamond Dazzle” doll
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0 |
Angel
For the “Angel of Peace” Barbie
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Lily
After the “Water Lily” doll
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Guinevere
For the "Queen Guinevere" Barbie doll
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-2 |
Holiday
The holiday barbies are very popular gifts
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Wedding Bell
For the 1959 “Barbie’s Wedding Party Gift Set”
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-2 |
Hostess
For the 1959 “Hostess Set”
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Enchantress
For the “Enchanted Evening” Barbie doll
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Ponytail
After the original “Ponytail” Barbie dolls
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Bride
For the “Here Comes the Bride” doll
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Skipper
After the Skipper doll
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Lively
For the “Walk Lively” Barbie
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Freebie
After “Free Moving” Barbie doll
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Goldie
After “Gold Medal” Barbie
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Jubilee
For “Pink Jubilee” Barbie
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-2 |
Summer
Because of the “Summer in Rome” Barbie
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Flamingo
After the “Flamingo” Barbie
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Autumn
For the “Autumn in London” doll
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Wishes
For the “Birthday Wishes” Barbie
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Splendor
For the “Pink Splendor” Barbie
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Satin
For the “Serenade in Satin” doll
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Millenium
For the “Millennium Princess” Barbie
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Harpist
After the “Harpist Angel” Barbie
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Dawn
For the “Dance ‘til Dawn” doll
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