Elegant Dog Names

Introduction

Some dogs, from birth, have regal natures and an unmistakable elegance about them. Whether it is their fine looks or their calm composure, dog owners recognize such grace in their newly adopted puppy or dog and may choose a name that matches their dog's nature. Naming a recently adopted dog is a significant event. Your dog's name will be for life, and despite how cute and cuddly they look at pups, you may find yourself, years later, with a name that no longer fits. However, when if you have an elegant dog with a regal air, you cannot go wrong with an equally sophisticated name.

Elegant Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Elegant Dog

Lady

Over the years, several dogs in pop culture have born regal names. Today, Max is still one of the most popular names for a male dog and is short for Maximilian. Prince Eric's dog in the Little Mermaid held the name as did Katie's dog in the Secret Life of Pets, a movie that also featured an elegant looking Standard French Poodle named Leonard who was utter sophistication in the presence of his owner but a wild, heavy metal rocking maniac around his animal friends. Benji, which can be short for either Benjamin or Benjean, was a mixed breed dog that did not have the appearance of elegance but certainly expressed intelligence and reserve, not to mention he had a regal name. Another famous dog in pop culture that carries an elegant name but may not always be the perfect picture of elegance is Brian Griffin from the Family Guy. Griffin is a sophisticated name for a male dog and Brian Griffin, who enjoys classical music, painting, and many of the finer things in culture does carry himself with dignity. However, when people think of elegant dogs bearing elegant names, most people are instantly reminded of the famous Disney Cocker Spaniel, Lady from Lady and the Tramp.

The name Lady is sophistication and grace itself, but Lady from the Disney movie Lady and the Tramp exhibits a high level of class. One of the main themes of the movie springs from a sophisticated lady falling for a tramp from the other side of town. Lady's mannerisms are graceful and innocent, and her appearance is well maintained while Tramp is a homeless ruffian from the other side of the tracks. However, the romance of the film is not the true focus. In the animated feature, a naive Lady is introduced to how the lower class lives while a cynical Tramp has only disdain for the upper class. The movie is the classic struggle of two lovers who try to cross class boundaries. Lady embarks on a grand adventure with Tramp but lands herself in jail, seemingly abandoned by Tramp. She comes face to face with others of the lower class but learns they are friendly and just as good of friends as Trusty and Jock, her pedigree neighbors. Lady also learns class struggles and sees first hand what happens to dogs who've reached the end of the "leash." When Tramp comes to make amends with Lady, he is given the cold shoulder and later accused of a crime he did not commit by others. The accusation lands him in jail for the last time. However, when the upper-class pedigree dogs realize Tramp was trying to prevent someone from getting hurt, they realize they have grossly misjudged him and take off to rescue Tramp. The story, beloved by children and adults alike still rings true on class issues nearly 65 years later.

Elegant Dog Name Considerations

Elegant names are classic and timeless for dogs. Almost any breed can bear a sophisticated name, provided the dog has a dignified air about them. However, some breeds, no matter what their composure, have a naturally elegant look. Many times, the most elegant of dogs have similar features, such as long, thin muzzles and flowing hair. Breeds such as the Afghan Hound, the Irish Setter, and the Saluki match these descriptions with their tall, thin-legged builds and graceful curves. These breeds have long thin muzzles and hair that falls long down their ears. Other breeds that carry themselves elegantly are the Greyhounds, Great Danes, Pharaohs, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and Dobermans. All of these dogs have similar features in common, including a sleek shape with a broad chest curving into a shapely abdomen. They also have long, thin legs that are built for speed. These breeds have a gentle expression and more often than not, have long, thin muzzles. Dogs may be considered elegant even when they do not possess the more regal looks of their Hound cousins. Dog owners will quickly detect a calm and composed nature even in puppies. They sit quietly with their heads held high rather than tumble and barrel around like other puppies or dogs. Any dog with a sophisticated disposition can enjoy an elegant name including the most tenacious of breeds, but only if they carry themselves with an air that sets them apart.

Male Elegant Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Dario A Spanish name for kingly
2	Orson An old name meaning son og the bear or bear cub
1	Alfred An English name for a sage
1	Egbert A Germanic name meaning the bright edge
1	Francis A reference to St. Francis, the patron saint of animals
1	Griffin Originating in Wales, this name means strong lord
1	Quentin A Latin name for the fifth born
0	Asher An elegant name meaning happy
0	Horace Latin in origins and meaning keeper of time
-1	Dior Meaning gold, it is also a designer label
-1	Addison A classic name meaning the son of Adam
-1	August A regal name for greatness
-1	Bijou French for jewel
-1	Atticus An elegant name made popular by Harper Lee in To Kill a Mockingbird
-1	Duncan A noble name, most notably, King Duncan who was murder by Macbeth
-1	Aldrich An English name for a wise man
-1	Benjamin A name of Hebrew origins meaning the son of the right hand
-1	Amadeus An elegant name for the love of God and born by Mozart
-1	Constantine A noble name made famous by Constantine the Great
-1	Leonard A name meaning the lion's strength
-1	Emerson A common English, German, and Dutch name meaning brave
-1	Franklin An elegant name born with dignity by Benjamin Franklin
-1	Gerald A classic Germanic name meaning to rule with the spear
-1	Laurent Meaning one who is laurelled
-1	Maximilian A classic elegant name meaning greatness
-1	Matteo Spanish for Matthew and meaning gift of God
-1	Rufus A classic dog name meaning red haired but once a noble name for red haired saints
-1	Roland Meaning famed throughout the land
-1	Rupert Germanic for fame and glory
-1	Sterling An elegant name and currency in Scotland

Female Elegant Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
4	Aspen A tree with heart shaped leaves that quiver in the wind
2	Portia The name may mean pig but it has an elegant ring
2	Stella An elegant name for star and made famous by a Streetcar Named Desire
2	Violet The diminutive name for Viola, most notably born by the heroine of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
2	Lady Lady as a name suggests sophistication and dignity
1	Sophie From the word sophistication
1	Avalon An elegant name for the Island of Paradise
1	Bianca An elegant name meaning white
1	Delilah A Hebrew name for amorous delight
1	Ella Meaning light, Ella Fitzgerald bore this name
0	Chanel A reference to elegance of Coco Chanel
0	Rose A flower with deep roots in English nobility
0	Grace Meaning in God's favor and born by Grace Kelly
0	Belle A French word for beauty
0	Brigitte An Irish name for strength
0	Aurelia A Latin word meaning golden
0	Helen A noble name born most famously by Helen of Troy
0	Florence A French word meaning to blossom
0	Louisa Latin for a famous warrior
0	Lucinda Latin for illumination
0	Sabine A name meaning woman of the people
0	Benjean An elegant name for compassionate and loyal
0	Ada Germanic for nobility
0	Audrey English for noble strength
-1	Daphne A Greek name for a laurel tree
-1	Isabella A Spanish name for devoted to God
-1	Juliet An elegant name meaning youthful
-1	Olivia A name referring to the olive
-1	Gabriella Italian for a woman of God
-1	Coco A reference to French designer, Coco Chanel

Written by Alyssa Watt

Published: 03/28/2018, edited: 05/02/2024

Introduction

Elegant Dog Names in Pop Culture

Elegant Dog Name Considerations

Community Dogs with Elegant Names

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