Harry Potter Dog Names

Introduction

Harry Potter, the series of books by J.K. Rowling, as well as movies inspired by the readings, took the world by storm in 2001. Played Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter was a mistreated orphan with magical powers. Filled with mystical creatures, the Harry Potter series invites the reader to light up his or her imagination. The books and movies appeal to young and old alike, and the books alone set sales records. Potter discovers - through no fault of his own - that he is a wizard at the young age of eleven. Drawn to begin his education at the Hogwarts, Harry makes friends with Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. Harry's primary antagonist is Lord Voldemort, who wishes to overthrow the headmasters of the Ministry of Magic. Fans of this wonderful series will enjoy the search for the perfect Harry Potter inspired name for the new canine addition to the family.

Harry Potter Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Harry Potter Name

Seamus

Seamus is a name that is Celtic/English in origin. It is no surprise that a film set in the United Kingdom would feature a character named Seamus. In this case, Seamus Finnigan is a half-blood wizard, the son of a muggle and an Irish witch. Seamus studies in the house of Gryffindor, and he joins Dumbledore's Army eventually. Although he did have some issues with Harry Potter initially, he decides to apologize to Harry and fight along with Harry's faction in the Battle of Hogwarts.

Seamus is a great name for someone who has Irish origin. It is also a great name for someone who owns an Irish Springer Spaniel or an Irish Wolfhound. Actually, any dog who originated in Ireland would make a great Seamus.

Pink Floyd is a band whose popularity has spanned several generations. Best known for their laser light shows and their concept album The Wall, Pink Floyd has been an iconic band spanning several decades. In 1971, the band embarked on a new venture in music - recording a song featuring a dog on vocals. This dog is known as Seamus the Dog. Seamus actually belonged to a friend of the band, Steve Marriott of the bands Humble Pie and Small Faces. Seamus was a German Shepherd, and, while Marriott was on tour with Small Faces, David Gilmour of Pink Floyd had been caring for the dog. During this time, Pink Floyd found themselves in the recording studio. Accompanying Gilmour was Seamus, who would howl in tune to the band's instruments. Deciding to capitalize on the moment, Gilmour quickly penned a twelve-bar track during which Seamus barked and howled. Gilmour added his own vocals. The track was meant to be a parody song, but it ended up as a B-side to the song "Meddle." The only time the band ever played the song in concert was during the Live in Pompeii set in 1971. However, Seamus was replaced with a Russian Wolfhound, Nobs the dog.

Harry Potter Dog Name Considerations

Perhaps you are a member of the Harry Potter fandom community. What better way to acknowledge your love for Harry and his friends than by naming your dog something associated with the books or movies? Some individuals name their dogs not after characters, but after varying spells that Harry, Hermione, or Ron cast throughout the story. Others, such as basketball player Kobe Bryant, choose names such as "Poof" which is not a definitive Harry Potter name, but is magical nonetheless.

Of course, one can always choose obvious names such as Fang, Hagrid's dog, or consider Fluffy, the three-headed dog in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

Buckbeak is a bird who first belongs to Hagrid, then ends up in the service of Sirius Black. Hagrid's dragon, Norbert, is also an adorable name for a dog. Perhaps one of the most obvious (and adorable) names is Dobby, named in honor of Dobby the Elf. Dobby would be a perfect name for a small, quiet dog. Certainly, a person who craves originality will appreciate the uniqueness of Harry Potter names. Fawkes is a name honoring Dumbledore's phoenix. Nagini, Voldemort's snake, is a great name for fans of the villain. Whatever you decide to name your pup, there are dozens of brilliant Harry Potter-inspired names to choose from.

Male Harry Potter Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
33	Dobby The mischievous elf who assists Harry in the series
15	Sirius One of the original Marauders
13	Draco One of Harry's primary antagonists at Hogwarts
13	Newt Protagonist of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (a spin-off of the Harry Potter series)
13	Severus Portrayed by Alan Rickman, this Hogwarts professor often gives Harry trouble, but is an ally
7	Harry The protagonist of the books and movies
6	Hagrid A groundskeeper at Hogwarts
6	Remus An original Marauder and Hogwarts professor
5	Cedric A contestant in the Goblet of Fire competition
4	Seamus One of Harry's Gryffindor colleagues
3	Ron Ron Weasley, a part of the Golden Trio along with Harry and Hermione
2	Neville Temporary leader of Dumbledore's Army
2	Scorpius Draco's son
0	Alastor Assists in the Order of the Phoenix
-1	Victor A temporary love interest for Hermione
-1	Baron The Slytherin House ghost
-2	Godric Founder of Hogwarts
-2	Voldemort As in Lord Voldemort, Harry's primary antagonist
-4	Salazar Founder of the Slytherin House of Hogwarts
-5	Peter Acts as a catalyst in getting Sirius Black to Azkaban
-7	Elbus Headmaster Dumbledore's given name
-7	Rodolphus Luna Lovegood's father
-8	Dudley Harry's cousin who often gets Harry in trouble
-8	Gilderoy Chief villain in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
-8	Barty The antagonist in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
-9	Marvolo A younger Voldemort
-9	Lee Quidditch announcer
-9	Quirrell Hogwarts professor, Harry's initial antagonist at Hogwarts
-10	Gellert A very dangerous wizard
-14	Creevey A soldier in Dumbledore's Army

Female Harry Potter Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
26	Luna A soldier in Dumbledore's Army, close friend of Harry
22	Hermione The heroine of Harry Potter and love interest of Ron Weasley
19	Ginny Harry Potter's significant other
16	Lily Harry's deceased mother
13	Rose Ron and Hermione's daughter
9	Bellatrix Voldemort's love interest, a Death-eater
9	Molly Mother of the Weasley clan; Harry's guardian
9	Myrtle A ghost haunting Hogwarts, killed by the Basilisk
8	Nymphadora Remus' wife, mother of Teddy
6	Fleur Participant in the Triwizard Tournament
5	Lavender A temporary love interest of Ron Weasley
4	Minerva Hogwarts professor; this name is also attributed to a Roman goddess
4	Narcissa Wife of Lucius Malfoy, Draco's mother, a Death-eater
3	Rowena Founder of the Ravenclaw House
1	Petunia A flower, Lily Evan's sister; she is Harry's abusive aunt
0	Andromeda Sister to Bellatrix and Narcissa; Nymphadora's mother
0	Ariana Professor Dumbledore's sister; murdered by Gellert
-1	Poppy The only nurse available at Hogwarts
-3	Leta A pure-blooded witch and friend of Newt Scamander
-3	Emmeline Sirius Black's romantic interest
-4	Pansy Friend of the villainous Draco
-6	Sybill A psychic professor at Hogwarts
-6	Cho Harry's first romantic interest, a soldier in Dumbledore's Army
-7	Helga Founder of the Hufflepuff House
-7	Hannah A Hufflepuff student; soldier in Dumbledore's Army
-9	Dolores Evil half-blood witch; professor at Hogwarts
-9	Penelope Percy Weasley's significant other
-11	Parvati Twin sister of Padma; a Gryffindor
-12	Padma Twin sister of Parvati; a member of the Ravenclaw House
-14	Rita A reporter in several movies