Introduction
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was originally named after King Charles II of England who was inseparable from his companions, Henry, Charles, Anne and Margaret. This breed is very cute, and very family oriented. If you own, or are considering adding a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to your family, it needs to have a special name, to match its friendly and loving nature. King Charles II gave his pets royal names that had been used previously when naming kings and queens in the United Kingdom, but if you want inspiration beyond this, reading this name guide is a must!
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Names in Pop Culture
The American Kennel Club recognized this breed in 1995, and suggests that the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed is affectionate, graceful, and gentle. This breed ranks as the 16th most popular breed in America by the AKC, so it’s certainly a popular choice of pet and this is because they make fantastic companions.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a popular choice of pet with many celebrities. Frank Sinatra, Liv Tyler, and Brad Paisley either have been, or are, proud owners of this breed. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed also appeared in the TV show Sex and the City as Charlotte’s dog and was named Elizabeth Taylor.
The spotlight name in this guide is Harley. The name Harley was originally a surname. It derives from old English word, 'hara' which means woodland or clearing. If your pooch likes the great outdoors, then this could be the perfect name.
Actress Courteney Cox has two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and is regularly seen in public walking her beloved pooches, Harley and Hopper. Sources say that she has commented that she loves waking up in the morning to her two lovable companions.
Actress, singer and dancer, Julianne Hough, also owns two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. One is named Lexi and the other is also named Harley. Harley certainly seems to be a popular dog name in the world of celebrities, especially for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel! Julianne is inseparable from her precious pooches, and often takes them when she jets off around the country. She even owns a specially-made shoulder bag, that she can carry them in if they tire. They certainly are her fur-babies.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel makes an excellent family pet. They love cuddles, attention and companionship and are happy as long as they are getting that. They should certainly not be left alone for long periods of time. Although they love cuddles, they like to explore too, and can be quite an energetic breed. They are curious, gentle and they love to play. They also make wonderful therapy dogs.
A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Zoe Trent appears in the animated TV show The Littlest Pet shop. This breed is a popular choice for children too. They are really friendly and this extends from humans to other dogs. Choosing a name for your new family member is so important, because they play an integral part in any family unit.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Name Considerations
When considering a name for your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel there are several considerations that you can make. Color is certainly one consideration to make and this breed often comes in two or three colors. Actress Lauren Bacall was inspired by color, and named her four-legged friend, Blenheim. You might consider the breed’s origins, for example, it’s named after King Charles II in the United Kingdom, so a royal name might be fitting, like Henry, Charles or Charlie, or Anne. Lizzie could also be quite cute and derives from the name Elizabeth, another royal name. Queen Victoria owned a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Dash, who she loved dearly.
Ronald and Nancy Reagan owned Rex the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, ideal if your pooch suits a presidential name! Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a small breed of dog, so you might feel inspired by actress, Teri Hatcher, who has Pip, and actress Amanda Bynes, who has Midge, which is thought to derive from the word midget. Mickey Rooney often referred to his pooch Sir Digby, and his loving eyes. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels certainly have puppy-dog eyes. They are often dark and deep, and this again can provide further name inspiration. Read the list below and make a list of your favorite names!
Male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
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| 24 |
Milo
An old Germanic form of Miles
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| 21 |
Charlie
Inspired by Jennifer Love Hewitt
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| 10 |
Harley
Courteney Cox and Julianne Hough have pooches named Harley
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| -7 |
Pip
Ideal for the small pooch; inspired by Teri Hatcher
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| -7 |
Dash
Inspired by Queen Victoria's beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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| -15 |
Echo
Meaning a reflected sound
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| -16 |
Rex
President Reagan also loved his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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| -17 |
Henry
A royal name, King Charles II named one of his dogs Henry
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| -18 |
Sherlock
Inspired by detective Sherlock Holmes
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| -20 |
Yogi
Inspired by the lovable animated bear from Jellystone Park
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| -21 |
Dudley
Originally the surname of a British noble family
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| -21 |
Wilbur
Meaning wild boar
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| -22 |
Boots
An ideal name for a tough little pooch
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| -22 |
Dart
For the pooch that loves to dart about
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| -23 |
Neal
Inspired by Liv Tyler and her beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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| -23 |
Klaus
Inspired by Desperate Housewife star Teri Hatcher
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| -24 |
Chuck
The name Chuck derives from the name Charles
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| -24 |
Byron
Inspired by famous poet Lord Byron
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| -25 |
Rowley
Princess Margaret owned a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Rowley
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| -25 |
Hopper
Inspired by pooch Hopper Cox owned by Courtney Cox
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| -25 |
Ernie
Deriving from the name Ernest meaning serious
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| -25 |
Albert
Inspired by Queen Victoria's beloved husband Prince Albert
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| -26 |
Windsor
Inspired by Windsor Castle in England
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| -29 |
Leopold
A popular name amongst German royalty
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| -30 |
Blenheim
Color inspiration and inspired by Lauren Bacall
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| -31 |
Balthazar
A Biblical name often said to be one of the three wise men
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| -31 |
Tudor
The name of a historic royal family from the UK
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| -32 |
Sir Digby
Inspired by actor Mickey Rooney's beloved pooch
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| -33 |
Holler
Inspired by country music singer Brad Paisley
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| -33 |
Doodle
Archaic, meaning silly or foolish person, a cute name for your pooch
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Female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 32 |
Hazel
A color inspired name for the dog with hazel eyes or coat coloring
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| 25 |
Angel
Because your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an angel
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| 22 |
Ruby
Color inspiration if you have a red colored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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| 18 |
Lexi
The name of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel owned by Julianne Hough
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| 18 |
Bella
In Italian Bella means beautiful
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| 13 |
Ellie
After the lovable Ice Age movie character
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| 13 |
Eva
This derives from the biblical name Eve
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| 12 |
Violet
A violet is a purple flower
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| 12 |
Hope
First used by the Puritans in the 17th century
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| 7 |
Lola
Deriving from the Spanish name Lolita
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| 6 |
Poppie
Inspired by the red flower, poppy
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| 1 |
Trixie
A cute dog name deriving from the name Beatrix
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| -9 |
Jessie
A cute name deriving from Jessica
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| -12 |
Anne
A royal name given to King Charles II pooch
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| -14 |
Queenie
Perfect for the dog that is the queen of the home
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| -15 |
Cosmo
Inspired by the astrological term cosmo
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| -16 |
Estelle
An old French name deriving from Stella and meaning star
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| -17 |
Kendall
Meaning Valley on the River Kent in Northwest England
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| -18 |
Jojo
The name of a Powerpuff girl; Deriving from the name Jolene
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| -21 |
Yasmin
From Persian, deriving from the name Jasmine
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| -21 |
Kimsy
A cute dog name deriving from Kim
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| -23 |
Betsy
Deriving from the name Elizabeth
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| -24 |
Midge
Inspired by actress Amanda Bynes
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| -24 |
Yara
From Iara meaning lady or mistress; also a Brazilian nymph
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| -24 |
Margaret
Inspired by King Charles II of England and his royal pooch
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| -24 |
Niagra
Inspired by Niagra falls
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| -26 |
Kirby
Old Norse saying for church settlement
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| -29 |
Zoe Trent
Animated Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in The Littlest Pet shop TV show
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| -30 |
Nada
Means hope in south Slavic
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| -35 |
Brinklow La Bamba Lila
Inspired by Good Morning America host Diane Sawyer
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Written by a Jack-Chi lover Janet Cooper
Published: 01/30/2018, edited: 11/09/2023
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