Fairy Tale Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

Although fairy tales are officially known as magical and wondrous stories for children, there's no rule that says adults can't enjoy them just as much. As fairy tale adventures have slowly made their way from within the pages of books and onto the big screen, they have become more and more approachable for people of all ages. In fact, creators such as Disney have even taken the original fairy tales (such as Grimm's Fairy Tales) and turned them into stories that are actually happy and full of good morals. The original tales, surprisingly, weren't always child friendly. So it's a good thing that writers have taken the time to adapt them and make a few very important tweaks! A couple examples of this would be, the tales of The Little Mermaid and Cinderella where our beloved fairy tales didn't quite follow the endings we know today. The little mermaid's prince ended up marrying someone else and she became a daughter of the air. And in Cinderella, even though she got the prince, her step-sisters were severely maimed in their attempt to fit into the glass slipper! So in the end, it's a good thing that writers have taken the time to adapt these stories and make a few very important (and altogether much happier) tweaks!

Fairy Tale Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Fairy Tale Inspired Name

Perdita

Perdita, also known as Perdy, is a beautiful Dalmatian dog that is featured in Disney's animated film 101 Dalmatians (1961). This story was originally based off of the novel by Dodie Smith, which was written a few years earlier in 1956, and features a family of Dalmatians and their fight for survival against a fur obsessed villainess known as Cruella De Vil.

Pongo (the male Dalmatian lead) and Perdita first meet when their owners are taking a walk in a London park, only to run into each other and fall in love. It was Pongo's idea all along to get his owner, Roger, out of the bachelor life and it was all too perfect that he found himself a mate in the process. Soon after Pongo and Perdy (along with their owners) get married, they have a litter of 15 puppies. The villainess of the story, Cruella de Vil, makes her appearance right after the pups are born and demands that Roger sell her the puppies so she can complete her fur coat. Of course, Roger refuses, sending Cruella into a mad frenzy. The rest of the movie involves Pongo, Perdy, and their 15 puppies attempting to stay one step ahead of Cruella de Vil as she madly attempts to steal them away without Roger knowing.
It is during this mad chase, when the family takes refuge in a barn out in the country, that they find another 84 Dalmatian puppies trapped there; all stolen by Cruella de Vil for her horrible coat. Of course, Perdy and Pongo can't bear to leave the other puppies there, and so they all escape together. Eventually, the 99 Dalmatian puppies and their parents (making 101) finally make it back to the safety of their home with the help of a few other animal friends along the way. Cruella's plans are foiled and Roger decides to buy a large house in the country where he and his wife, along with their 101 dogs, can life in peace.
Interestingly enough, Dalmatians were most likely chosen for this story as the average litter size for this breed is around 10 to 13 puppies; however, 15 is definitely not out of the question. In fact, there has definitely been a Dalmatian mama out there who, in 2017, was recorded of having 18 puppies in one litter! So whether you have a Dalmatian, or you just really like the name, there is no doubt "Perdita" will be a great fit for a lovely dog with a big heart, and a lot of love to give.

Fairy Tale Inspired Dog Name Considerations

Due to the wide range of fairy tales that we have at our disposal, there are tons of great names that can fit pretty much any type of dog imaginable. If you are someone that absolutely loves the Disney movies or the old classic fairy tale books, then you are definitely going to enjoy searching for that perfect fairy tale themed name. Perhaps you have found your prince charming in that fluffy little puppy and have decided that a princely name will be perfect for him; fairy tales have got you covered there! Additionally, there is no shortage of princess names in fairy tales. So, if you have a dog that is truly regal, or downright stubborn (like Merida and Mulan), then you are bound to find the perfect name in this list.

While there are lots of human names to choose from, there are also many animals that are found in fairy tale stories. For instance, if you have a Dalmatian, the names Pongo or Perdita may be the perfect fit for your pet (especially if you love the fairy tale 101 Dalmatians). Although this particular tale does not have any magic involved in the plot, overall it still fits into the fairy tale category as 101 Dalmatians is a children's story that includes "magical and imaginary beings and lands".

Male Fairy Tale Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Hook Captain Hook is the red-clad villain whose main goal is to capture Peter Pan
7	Hansel The brother from the fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel
5	Gepetto The talented old man who creates, and adopts, the puppet Pinocchio
5	Charming Some princes are known just as "Prince Charming", so this name is for those who want to shorten the name for their charming dog
4	Jack Jack is notorious for either climbing a beanstalk, falling down the hill with a pail of water, or bringing frost decorations to the world
4	Prince On the flip side of charming, this name is perfect for those dogs that have a very regal personality
4	Pascal An adorable little chameleon sidekick in Tangled
3	Pongo Father of the puppies in 101 Dalmatians and Perdita's husband
3	Aladdin Dark haired hero of Agrabah
2	Tweedledee The brother of Tweedledum who both live in Wonderland and cause a bit of trouble for Alice
2	Rumpelstiltskin A troublesome little man who can weave straw into gold
2	Sebastian Ariel's good friend and the King's advisor; a worry wart crab
2	Simba Prince of the Pride Lands in the Lion King
1	Kristoff The sarcastic yet very kind man who falls in love with Anna in Frozen
1	Beast A very misunderstood, extremely spoiled man from Beauty and the Beast who must learn a lesson about love
1	Tritan Ariel's father and King of Atlantica
1	Mufasa Simba's kind and gracious father, king of the Pride Lands
1	Jafar Smooth and sly villain that opposes Aladdin
0	Pinocchio The little puppet who's nose grows when he lies
0	Flounder Ariel's best friend who is a bit of a scaredy-cat most of the time
0	Philip The prince in Sleeping Beauty, he saves Aurora from her deep sleep
-1	Sven The lovable reindeer from Frozen
-1	Olaf The snowman who is obsessed with the idea of summer and warm hugs in Frozen
-2	Lumiére The enchanted candlestick in Beauty and the Beast with a very dapper demeanor
-2	Eric Black hair and blue eyed, he is Ariel's true love in the Little Mermaid
-3	Sinbad A sailor of the seas and an avid adventurer
-3	Shrek A big green ogre who must go on a quest to save his swamp
-3	Jiminy Cricket Pinocchio's conscience and friend
-3	Flynn Also known as Eugene, he is a troublemaker in the movie Rapunzel
-5	Cogsworth The enchanted clock in Beauty and the Beast and a natural worrier at heart

Female Fairy Tale Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Nala Simba's best friend in the Lion King
6	Dorothy The girl from Kansas who must go to see the Wizard in the Wizard of Oz
6	Thumbelina A very small girl that ends up meeting a fairy prince who saves her from dangerous creatures in the woods
6	Jasmine Princess of Agrabah and fiancé of Aladdin
5	Fauna The green fairy and guardian of Aurora in Sleeping Beauty
4	Jill Jack's companion, who ended up tumbling down a hill
4	Giselle A princess who stumbles from her own world, into the real world and discovers what true love is really all about
4	Cruella Cruella de Vil is the villainess in 101 Dalmatians who is obsessed with making a Dalmatian fur coat
4	Merida A stubborn red-headed Princess of Scotland who must learn a big lesson about understanding in the movie Brave
4	Ariel Red-headed Princess of the sea and main character of the Little Mermaid
3	Merryweather The blue fairy from Sleeping Beauty who acts as a guardian to Aurora
3	Glinda The Good Witch from the Wizard of Oz
3	Gretel Hansel's sister
3	Belle The book loving woman who tames the heart of the Beast in Beauty and the Beast
2	Perdita The wife of Pongo and mother to the puppies in 101 Dalmatians
2	Fiona The Princess with a secret who Shrek sets out to save in an attempt to win his swamp back, only to fall in love with her along the way
2	Elsa The queen who struggles to control her ice powers in the movie Frozen
2	Cinderella A lovely blonde girl who eventually wins the heart of a prince despite her step-mother's interference
1	Alice The ever curious little girl who stumbles into a rabbit hole, only to discover a Wonderland inside
1	Tiana A hardworking woman who has a dream to make it in the big city with her own restaurant and eventually becomes a princess
1	Gothel Rapunzel's evil step-mother who intends to keep her locked away forever
1	Aurora Also known as Briar Rose, she has a lovely singing voice and is saved from a sleeping curse by Prince Philip
0	Maleficent The evil fairy who curses Aurora in Sleeping Beauty
0	Anna Elsa's happy-go-lucky and somewhat naive little sister in Frozen
0	Wendy The young girl who goes on an adventure to Neverland with Peter Pan and her brothers
-1	Goldilocks The young girl who accidentally stumbles upon a family of bears' cottage
-1	Ursula The wicked sea witch who tricks Ariel into giving away her voice for a pair of legs
-1	Mulan A woman who goes against her culture in order to become a soldier, all in an attempt to save her father
-2	Flora The red fairy from Sleeping Beauty and one of the guardians for Aurora
-3	Rapunzel A girl with a big heart and even bigger hair who breaks free from her tower to discover who she really is