Buffy the Vampire Slayer Dog Names

Introduction

Fans know that there is much more to Buffy the Vampire Slayer than a girl who kicks vampire butt. Many would be honored to name their pet based on inspiration from this popular TV show. Choosing a name for your dog is important so why not name your pet based on your favorite hero or villain from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer? The series is culturally rich and discusses many life issues from friendships to substance misuse as well as fighting against the fiercest evil. Whether you feel inspired by the courageous Spike, the despicable Angelus, or calm, kind Tara, you will certainly find the perfect name for your lovable companion.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Buffy the Vampire Slayer Name

Bella

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was originally a movie. It is a 1992 horror film in which a girl is approached by a strange man called Merrick, who tells her she is a vampire slayer and requires training. The popular princess rejects this, but is left with little choice when vampires start to hunt her down - it's fight or die. Due to having the weight of the world on her shoulders, she changes by embracing the responsibilities of the slayer. This means that she loses her friends, her boyfriend, and her popularity. People don’t seem to get the strong-willed and powerful Buffy whose most important thing in life is to save humanity, rather than shopping. This symbolic movie inspired a popular culture TV series in 1997 that saw actress Sarah Michelle Gellar cast as the formidable Buffy, moving to a new school in Sunnydale. Unfortunately for her, the vampires have followed her so the battle continues. The show ran for 7 seasons and covered many life and social issues like substance misuse, friendships, relationships and gang culture.

There is a lot of inspiration to be taken from the series, because there are many characters that range from heroes, victims and villains, but inspiration can also be taken for the other creatures that appear or charms that are used in the series. Sarah Michelle Gellar is the iconic Buffy character for any fan, and as well as being an amazing celebrity that has appeared as Daphne in the Scooby Doo movies (2002-2004), as well as appearing in movies like I know what you did last Summer (1997) and Cruel Intentions (1999).

Sources suggest that Sarah Michelle Gellar is an avid dog lover. This lovable actress who played our brave, fearless, yet cute and well-humored, vampire slayer, has inspired today’s spotlight dog as she owns a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog named Bella. The name Bella is from the name Isabella, and means beautiful. The name Bella was also listed as the most popular female dog name in 2016 by the American Kennel Club. The Bernese Mountain Dog is intelligent and gentle, as well as being extremely strong. This black beauty, is uniquely colored with white and tan over the eyes, muzzle and chest, and has tan-colored paws. This breed was originally used to pull carts or guard livestock, but their calm and good-natured temperament means that they make excellent family pets. The American Kennel Club have also indicated that this is the 27^th most popular breed in America – a popular dog for our favorite vampire slayer!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Dog Name Considerations

Choosing a name for our dog is symbolic because it signifies something that means something to us. A lot of people choose their dog's name based on temperament, size or color, but there are still many names to choose from. When we watch heroes or even villains on our television, we involve ourselves in the show. We are made to feel like we know those characters personally and that’s why using a specific theme to help us narrow down the search for the right dog name can be beneficial. If we have a Maltese or Bichon breed, who is brave and bold, yet a bit of a princess, we might choose Buffy, because we our dog might have certain traits that remind us of this bold and beautiful character. Maybe we have a lovable, red-haired little lady who reminds us of Willow, or a brave and feisty pooch like Spike. A breed resembling a wolf, like a ShIba Inu or Siberian Husky might remind us of Oz, or Veruca, the werewolves in the series. This guide suggests the best Buffy the Vampire Slayer inspired names from the TV show and movie. Write a few names down that you prefer and then choose a forever name that best suits your new companion.

Male Buffy the Vampire Slayer Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Whistler An enigmatic demon
6	Spike Even with a soul this blonde-haired vampire has a dark side
6	Giles The name of Buffy's watcher
6	Doc An eccentric and old reptilian demon
6	Rack A warlock magic drug dealer
5	Angelus The name of Angel when his soul is removed and he is evil
4	Kit Dawn Summer's friend attacked by spirits in season 7
3	Oz Willow's werewolf boyfriend
3	Ricky Inspired by Mayor Richard Wilkins III
3	Kennedy A potential slayer in series 7
2	Master The oldest living vampire
2	Hank The name of Buffy's father
1	Xander A member of the Scooby gang and close friend of Buffy
1	Forrest A member of the military and the Initiative
1	Ben The human vessel of Glory the hellgod
1	Dingo Inspired by a band in the series Dingoes Ate my Baby
0	Warren Named after genius supervillain Warren Mears
0	Caleb An evil priest that helps the First Evil in season 7
0	Clem A benign demon and Spike's Friend
0	Parker A womanizer character that Buffy meets at Sunnydale UC
-1	Riley Buffy's military boyfriend in season 5
-1	Halfrek A vengeance demon and friend of Anya
-1	Jinx A minion who serves hellgod Glory
-1	Sid The name of a spirit trapped inside a dummy
-2	Wesley A watcher from London that replaces Giles
-2	Willy Willy the Snitch is a bar owner and informant
-2	Bringer A blind demon serving the First Evil
-3	Chase Inspired the character Cordelia Chase
-3	Merrick Buffy's previous watcher before Rupert Giles
-5	Robin Principal of Sunnydale High in series 7; Son of a slayer killed by Spike

Female Buffy the Vampire Slayer Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Darla The vampire that sired Angel
6	Glory Inspired by Glorificus the evil hellgod
6	Jenny A teacher descended from the Romani tribe
6	Rayne A friend of Rupert Giles who practices dark magic
6	Summer Inspired by Buffy Summers last name
6	Veruca A female band singer and werewolf
5	Buffy Monster slaying main character and Scooby gang leader
5	Rona A potential slayer that arrives to fight the First Evil
4	Anya A morally ambivalent girl and previous vengeance demon
4	Maggie An evil professor that tries to kill Buffy
4	Kendra Has slayer powers when Buffy dies; Buffy is resurrected
4	Sunny Inspired after the location of the TV series; Sunnydale
3	Willow A wiccan and member of the Scooby gang
3	Drusilla An insane vampire seer
3	Cassie A student with a precognitive ability in series 7
3	Gigi Inspired by Lady Genevieve Savidge a British slayer
3	Amulet The name of a powerful necklace owned by Anya
3	Bella Sarah Michelle Gellar's Bernese Mountain Dog
2	Angel The vampire with a soul
2	Molly A potential slayer from Britain
2	India The slayer before Buffy Summers
2	Mariposa The name of India's dog given to her by her watcher
0	Tara A wiccan character that helps the Scooby gang to fight evil
0	Faith A wreckless slayer with a darker side
0	Harmony A shallow high school student and later vampire
0	Scythe Forged by the Guardians for a slayer
-1	Flutie The Principal of Sunnydale High in season 1
-2	Lydia A watcher in series 5 who wants to test Buffy's abilities
-3	Chloe A potential slayer in series 7
-5	Kitty Pet kitten belonging to Tara and Willow