Bridge to Terabithia Dog Names

Introduction

Competition can make competitors friends or enemies. Such is the relationship between Bridge to Terabithia's main characters, Jess and Leslie. Jess Aarons is an outcast among his peers as well as most of his family. His only real friend for most of his childhood is his younger sister, May Belle. Jess likes solitary activities - drawing and running. Just as he enters the fifth grade, Jess commits to a goal of being the quickest runner in his class. However, a new girl in Jess's class, Leslie, gives him quite a run for his goal. Like Jess, Leslie is a lonely person, and, even though Leslie is competition regarding running, she and Jess become fast friends. Together, they dream up a land where the two of them rule a kingdom of their own, Terabithia.

Bridge to Terabithia Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Bridge to Terabithia Dog

Prince

When Leslie moves to a new town, she makes few friends. Leslie is an outsider, but she is a great runner. At first, Jesse, the lead character sees Leslie as a rival, but, after a time, the two see that they are both outsiders together, which eventually bonds them. The first Christmas that Leslie lives in the new place, her parents give her a very neat Christmas present - a dog she will eventually name "P.T.," which stands for Prince Terrien. Prince Terrien soon becomes an indispensable part of the kingdom of Terabithia.

Prince Terrien is quite the jokester, so Leslie and Jesse pronounce him the chief jester of the court. Furthermore, as a dog, Prince Terrien is a fantastic guardian. Jesse and Leslie make him the chief guard of the kingdom. Prince Terrien loves accompanying the two on their journeys into Terabithia. Unfortunately, Prince Terrien is left as an orphan of sorts when Leslie tragically passes away in an attempt to get to the kingdom during flooding. After Leslie's death, Prince Terrien is especially connected to Jesse, with whom he remains until Leslie's parents move away at the end of the novel and film. Prince Terrien is played by a Havanese in the 2007 film. However, in the novel, Prince Terrien is actually a mixed breed dog. Regardless, he plays an integral role as a friend to the lonely Leslie and Jesse. Although Prince Terrien did not get to stay with Jesse, Prince represents the place that a good dog can have in the heart of even the loneliest of individuals. P.T. was a true friend to Jesse and Leslie.

Another well-known Prince is Prince the Dog of Muppet fame. Prince the Dog belongs to Elmo on Sesame Street. He can often be seen carrying his food bowl, anxious for a delicious meal. He is great company to Elmo, and Prince often helps Elmo as he teaches letters and numbers to Sesame Street viewers. In the animated short CinderElmo, Prince becomes like Cinderella of Disney fame. Prince the Dog becomes Prince the Human. Prince's part is played by talented actor French Stewart. Another Prince the Dog was a canine actor of sorts in early films in the 1950s. Prince the Dog is best known for his part as "Wolf Dog," an adaptation of a comic book from that time period.

Bridge to Terabithia Dog Name Considerations

What kind of dog would benefit from having a name inspired by the Bridge to Terabithia novel and accompanying film? First, in the novel, Jesse is gifted a dog he nicknames P.T. (which stands for Prince Terrien). Although we are not told for certain exactly P.T.'s lineage, in the film, Prince Terrien is portrayed by a Havanese. This would make the Havanese particularly suited for a Bridge to Terabithia-inspired name.

One of the character traits that Jess and Leslie both share deals with their love for running. Although many dog breeds enjoy running and playing, there are some dogs just built for speed. The Greyhound, the Italian Greyhound, and the Whippet all come to mind when considering dogs capable of great speed.

Most dog breeds like to pursue game - any game. Sometimes this game is a tennis ball or a bone thrown by their owner. Other times this game is literal small game such as birds or squirrels. It might even be larger game such as a deer or wild turkey. Sporting dogs, as grouped by the AKC, include Cocker Spaniels, German Wirehaired Pointers, and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Not only will these dogs shine with a unique, Bridge to Terabithia-inspired name, but they embody the main characters' love for running.

Male Bridge to Terabithia Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Prince Jesse's dog, Prince Terrier, was nicknamed P.T.
0	Jesse Lead character in the novel and film
0	Josh Josh Hutcherson plays the part of Jesse in the 2007 film
0	Jack Jesse's father; this is fitting name for a Jack Russell Terrier
0	Robert Robert Patrick played the part of Jesse's father in the film
0	Billy Bill Burke is Leslie's father in the novel and film
0	Latham Latham Gaines plays the part of Bill Burke in the 2007 film
0	Cameron Cameron Wakefield plays the part of Scott Hoager in the film
0	Scottie Scott is one of Jesse and Leslie's classmates; this is a great name for a Scottish Terrier
0	Jamie James Gaylyn plays the part of Principal Turner in the 2007 film
0	Turner The principal of Jesse and Leslie's school is named "Turner"
0	Ian Ian is a great name for an Irish Springer Spaniel
0	Kenny The bus driver in the 2007 film
0	Phil Phil Grieve plays the part of Kenny the bus driver
0	Davey David Patterson is one of the screenwriters of the 2007 film
0	Devin Devin Woods plays a part in the 2007 film
0	Elliot Elliot Lawless plays the part of Gary Fulcher in the 2007 film
0	Gary Gary Fulcher is a primary antagonist
0	Brandon Brandon Cook plays the part of a first grade classmate of Jesse
0	Tyler Tyler Atfield plays the part of an eighth grade classmate of Jess and Leslie
0	Hudson Hudson is a great name for a regal dog
0	Willard Leslie's love interest in the novel and film
0	Fernando Fernando is a great name for a Chihuahua
0	Aaron Aaron Beard played as an extra at the art gallery
0	Luke Luke Burnyeat plays the part of a classmate of Jesse and Leslie
0	Wilson Dwight Wilson is a P.E. teacher
0	Tim Tim Coddington is a co-producer of the 2007 film
0	Alex Alex Schwartz is an executive producer of the 2007 film
0	Roger Roger Guise is an art director for the 2007 film
0	Vinnie Vinnie Ashton was a hairstylist for the 2007 film

Female Bridge to Terabithia Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Leslie The female protagonist of the film and novel
0	Katherine Katherine Paterson wrote the original novel
0	Annie A play on the name of AnnaSophia Robb who played Leslie
0	Sophia This is a great name for a miniature, elegant pup
0	Zooey Zooey Deschanel plays the part of Ms. Edmunds in the 2007 film
0	Bailee Bailee Madison plays the part of May Belle Aarons, Jesse's sister
0	May Belle Jesse's little sister and best friend in the novel
0	Kate Kate Butler plays the part of Mary Aarons
0	Mary Mary Aarons is Jesse and May Belle's mother
0	Brenda Brenda Aarons is Jesse's oldest sister
0	Emma Emma Fenton played the part of Jesse's sister, Ellie
0	Ellie Jesse's sister, a great name for a hunting companion
0	Gracie Grace Brannigan played the part of Joyce Aarons
0	Joyce Joyce Aarons is another of Jesse's sisters
0	Judy Judy McIntosh plays the part of Judy Burke, Leslie's mother
0	Patricia Patricia Aldersley plays the part of Grandma Burke
0	Lauren Lauren Clinton plays the part of Janice Avery
0	Janice Janice Avery is one of the main protagonists in the novel
0	Belle Isabelle Kircher plays the part of Carla in the 2007 film
0	Carla Carla is a classmate of Jess and Leslie
0	Carly Carly Owen plays the part of Madison in the film
0	Jenny Jen Wolfe plays the part of Mrs. Myers in the film
0	Maisy Maisy McLeod-Riera plays the part of a first grade classmate of Jesse's
0	Mikaila Mikaila Baumel lends her voice to the 2007 film
0	Shelby Shelby Young lends her voice to the Ellie Aarons character
0	Lizzie Liz Mullane was in charge of casting the 2007 film
0	Jackie A great name for a female Jack Russell Terrier
0	Barbara Barbara Darragh was a costume designer in the film
0	Anita Anita Aggrey is a stylist and makeup artist for the 2007 film
0	Amelia Amelia Owen worked as a stylist on the 2007 film