Dalmatian Dog Names

Introduction

If you have chosen this lovable breed as your family pet, then you need a deserving name for this fun addition to the family. The Dalmatian’s appearance is unique and there are many names suitable for this breed in reflection of a Dalmatian's appearance with their spotted coat, as well as their nature. In the 1990's, there was lots of hype surrounding the breed following the release of 101 Dalmatians the movie, that cast Glenn Close as the despicable Cruella De Vil. This craze meant that many people chose this breed as a family pet. This canine has a phenomenal amount of energy and makes a great companion if you enjoy long walks and hiking.

Dalmatian Dog Names in Popular Culture

Featured Famous Dalmatian Dog

Marshall

The Dalmatian breed is a well-known canine. This breed is mostly remembered as a result of the Disney classic, 101 Dalmatians, which was first released as an animated movie in 1961. In 1996, the live action movie was released and as a result, there was hype around the Dalmatian breed. Lots of people appeared to be favoring this as a family pet, but not everyone was prepared for their energy levels. In 1997, 102 Dalmatians was also released and this continued the craze.

The Dalmatian is an ancient breed and its exact origin is not clear. Its ancestors are thought to be Great Dane and Pointer breeds, and although it is suggested that this breed originally came from Dalmatia in the Mediterranean, other sources have suggested that they pulled carriages in ancient Egypt due to age-old drawings of spotted dogs from ancient times found in tombs. The Dalmatian was certainly used as a carriage dog in the USA, when the fire engines were horse-drawn. The Dalmatian would run next to the horse. The role of the Dalmatian as a firehouse dog has never been forgotten as today, the Dalmatian still helps to educate society about fire safety, and serves as a mascot to the firehouse.

Marshall is the spotlight name for this guide, to show that this idea of a firehouse dog is still reflected today. A lovable Dalmatian named Marshall is a fire pup that drives a fire truck vehicle and rescues others with his other pals, in the animated children’s TV show, Paw Patrol. He also has a secondary role as a medic with an X-ray machine that checks for broken bones. Marshall is very humorous in the show and often makes jokes. He is also clumsy, often running faster than his legs can carrying him, which results in him tumbling over, and then crashing into various items or rolling like a bowling ball and knocking over the other pups. Marshall is a good name for a Dalmatian because of its meaning – a marshal is a military officer that guards or is responsible for something in particular. Marshall is in fact a fire marshal in the show. Similarly, to the Dalmatian breed, Marshall is loyal and brave.

The American Kennel Club has recognized this breed since 1888, and states that the Dalmatian is dignified, outgoing and smart. It also comments that the Dalmatian is never shy!

Dalmatian Dog Name Considerations

Your lovable spotted Dalmatian dog needs a name just as unique as he is. Typically, name inspirations can be based on temperament, size and color. There are only two color possibilities for this breed and this is either white with black spots, or white with liver spots. It is possible that the color variations may influence a name; for instance, a Dalmatian with liver colored spots could be called Chocolate-Chip or Rusty, but a Dalmatian with black spots could be called Licorice. A Dalmatian could also be named based his energy levels, as an overly active dog could be called something like Bounce or Speedy, but a clumsy one could be called Hazard. A lot of people choose a name based on the Dalmatian's unique spotted coat and there are a myriad of variations that link to the spots, like Patch or Dottie. When choosing a name, think about what kind of name ties in with you and your family. Have a look through some of our favorite names and make a note of the ones you think would suit your four-legged friend. Dalmatians are intelligent, so try calling out a few names and see if you spark any interest from your dog. Happy name choosing!

Male Dalmatian Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
5	Lucky A very fortunate pooch
4	Chaos For the clumsy Dalmatian
4	Jett An intense black color
4	Beau Meaning beautiful in French
4	Rufus A Roman term meaning red-haired
4	Freckles Small spots on the skin usually brown in color
4	Merlin Great name for a magical pooch
4	Marshall From the word marshal which means military officer
3	Prince A male royal title
3	Rogue A playfully mischievous person
3	Astro From the Greek word Astrophel meaning star lover
3	Marco The Italian form of Mark; like explorer Marco Polo
2	Patch A good to describe a Dalmatian's spot
2	Gus From Greek word Constantine used by Greek expatriates
2	Scout Good name for a guard or watch dog
2	Smudge A dark mark or smear
1	Zeus The highest god in greek mythology
1	Luka A name used in Croatia; the Dalmatian is breed originated here
0	Oscar Meaning deer friend, deriving from Gaelic
0	Pogo Perfect if your dalmatian is a jumper
-1	Rocco Germanic name derived from the element hrok, meaning rest
-1	Rave For the extravagant pooch
-2	Rico Deriving from Spanish name Ricardo
-3	Pongo The hero father pooch in in 101 Dalmatians
-3	Deuce Used in tennis to indicate a draw; someone needs to score to win
-4	Duke Latin for leader
-5	Toby From the medieval name Tobias
-6	Rusty Perfect for the pooch who has liver-colored patches
-6	Hazard Unavoidable danger
-6	Disney Inspired by Walt Disney

Female Dalmatian Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
10	Duchess A female sovereign title
8	Star For your shining star
7	Boo Ideal for the playful pooch
6	Pandita Cute name for your little teddy bear pooch
6	Jewel A precious stone
6	Leah Wife of Jacob in the Old Testament; meaning weary in Hebrew
5	Bounce For the exuberant little lady
4	Modesty A humble name for the modest pooch
4	Croatia Name your pooch after their country of origin
4	Aggie Short for Agatha; cute name for your baby girl
3	Penny Deriving from the name Penelope
3	Venus Inspired by the Roman Godess of love
3	Rosie Deriving from rose; A thorny flower
2	Perdita Mother Dalmatian in 101 Dalmatians
2	Misty An English word meaning something is obscure or dim
2	Dottie A perfect name if your dog is a little dottie
1	Patsy Wonderfully cute name for your little pooch
0	Mara Means bitter in Hebrew
0	Nyla From the Indian word Nila meaning blue gemstones
-1	Cleo Deriving from the name Cleopatra, meaning glory of the father
-1	Reba Deriving from the name Rebecca with Hebrew origins
-1	Precious Your Dalmatian is certainly precious so why not name her this
-1	Sasha Russian and Ukranian name
-1	Libby Cute name for your pooch; diminutive of Elizabeth
-2	Sassy Deriving from the name Sasha, also meaning bold and smart
-2	Rosita A Spanish name deriving from Rosa
-3	Jojo Diminutive of Jolene
-3	Sandy Short for Sandra or could mean color
-3	Greta Coming from Swedish name Margareta
-4	Drizzle Light rain; perfect for the pooch that loves the outdoors