Introduction
Inspector Gadget has created fans throughout many generations since its inception in the original 1983 animated series. Since then, it has become a popular franchise, spawning other series, movies and even video games. Though not all aspects of its recreations were equally popular, the franchise’s bumbling yet lovable main character and his sidekicks (as well as the future protagonists who followed in his footsteps) have carved out a niche of their own, cementing their place in American culture. With it has come a fantastic cast of characters who provide the perfect fodder for fans to use to name their similarly fantastic furballs.
Inspector Gadget Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
When it comes to helpful canine sidekicks, many might first think of Scooby Doo, as he and his gang of friends have been solving mysteries since first introduced in 1969. Even though Scooby helped Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy unmask hundreds of villains, it’s hard to claim that his efforts were all that purposeful. In fact, the construction of his character mostly has him running away from mystery and danger than towards it. More times than not, his efforts to avoid scary situations is actually what tends to help solve the mystery.
By contrast, Brain, Penny’s dog and faithful sidekick in the Inspector Gadget franchise, might actually be the smartest, most talented and most successful. Despite the fact that he and Penny are almost always the ones to solve the crimes Inspector Gadget is investigating, they are the only two that actually know that they are the true heroes, as Gadget himself is most often credited with success. Voiced by Frank Welker, one of history’s greatest voice actors (ironically also playing Fred Jones in the original Scooby Doo and Scooby Doo himself since 2002), Brain is not only hyper intelligent but a master of disguise, also helping to add an element of comedy when Inspector Gadget routinely mistakes him for a M.A.D. agent every time he tries to help Gadget along the way. Of course, it would be a crime itself not to mention that Brain would be unable to succeed in his mission without Penny as well.
In the original animated series, Brain is depicted as a generic yellow dog with long, white-tipped ears, a red nose and a red collar — he also appears this way in the 2015 reboot, except in CGI form. In the live action film, however, Brain is shown to be a traditional Beagle, a far cry from both the size and color of the original. But his looks aren’t the only way he is different than the original animated character. Outside of missing his classic red collar and nose, Brain is actually a much more minor character in both of the live action movies, being seen in only here or there in both cases. Of course, Inspector Gadget himself was also not the classically bumbling hero, proving himself to be much more competent than his original counterpart, and Dr. Claw, whose face is only seen once in the original series, is featured throughout the films, all elements of which could have been reasons the latter versions of the franchise were such box office flops.
Inspector Gadget Inspired Dog Name Considerations
When trying to come up with an appropriate Inspector Gadget inspired dog name, the easiest way to start is one of two ways: isolating characters from your favorite installment of the franchise or outlining your dog’s main or most notable characteristics and matching them up with one of the franchise’s many characters.
For instance, if your dog has good intentions but regularly messes up whatever they’re attempting to do, then Gadget would be a perfect fit. If your dog is a faithful and helpful sidekick, then maybe Penny, Fidget, Digit or Brain would more suitable. If your dog tends to foil your plans, such as having a quiet dinner, or tends to play too hard, then the name Dr. Claw or any one of his timeless M.A.D. agents would certainly be suitable. If you just want a goofy dog-themed name taken from one of the franchise’s many iterations, the names Fang, Barker and McKibble would all be solid choices.
There are plenty of ways you can go about it, from isolating characters only found in the original series to matching your dog up with characters who share similar quirks, looks, or personality, so get your brain-propeller started and go-go-gadget namers!
Male Inspector Gadget Inspired Dog Names
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Thumphkin
After Professor Thumphkin, a large-mustached old scientist
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Barker
After the Barker Gang, a group of bandits from the cartoon series
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Baxter
Gadget's lab technician from Inspector Gadget 2
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Boris
The antagonistic talking vulture from Gadget Boy and Heather
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Brain
Penny's hyper-intelligent dog sidekick
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Brick
One of Claw's henchmen from Inspector Gadget 2
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Chief
After Chief Quimby, the police chief of Metro City
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Capeman
After Corporal Capeman, a temporary sidekick of Gadget
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Daedelus
One of Dr. Claw's evil scientists
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Doomkauf
A M.A.D. agent from the original series who spawns other evildoers
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Claw
After Dr. Claw, Inspector Gadget's greatest nemesis
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Focus
After Dr. Focus, a M.A.D. scientist in the original series
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Noodleman
After Dr. Noodleman, an evil scientist who tries to steal Penny and Gadget's gadgets
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Fang
After Fang the Wonder Dog, a self-toted character and episode
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Gastritas
After General Gastritas, a character from Gadget and the Gadgetinis
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Gordon
After Gordon Claw, Dr. Claw's father
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Grappler
Doomkauf's creation and former son/henchman who turns good
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Noodle
After Joe Noodle, the man hypnotized by Dr. Claw
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Jungle
After Jungle Bob, one of Claw's henchman in Inspector Gadget 2
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Kramer
One of Dr. Claw's right-hand men
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Mad
As in M.A.D., those who work for Dr. Claw
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Macho
After Macho Miguel, the Mexican bandits hired by Dr. Claw
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Wilson
After Mayor Wilson, the Mayor of Riverton, OH in Inspector Gadget 2
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McKibble
One of Claw's henchmen in Inspector Gadget 2
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Mulch
One of Spydra's twin henchmen in Gadget Boy and Heather
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Olaf
After King Olaf, who was kidnapped by the ghost of King Thor
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LeChop
After Pierre LeChop, the French-Canadian M.A.D. lumberjack
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Rocker
After Rick Rocker, a famous singer and Penny's idol
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Squint
One of Claw's henchmen in Inspector Gadget 2
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Stromboli
Gadget Boy's boss
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Female Inspector Gadget Inspired Dog Names
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Gadget
After Inspector Gadget, the franchise's gadget-laden protagonist
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Banan
After Amanda Banan, a character from Gadget and the Gadgetinis
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Amazon
After Amazon Annie, a M.A.D. agent who disguises herself as an amazon
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Annie
After Amazon Annie, an evildoer who works for Dr. Claw in the cartoon
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Artemus
After Artemus Bradford, a brilliant Cyborg technologist
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Atsuko
A friend of Penny's in the cartoon who looks and acts remarkably similar
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Thaw
After Dr. Thaw, a main antagonist from Gadget and the Gadgetinis
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Bridget
Penny's fun-loving friend from Gadget and the Gadgetinis
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Candy
One of Dr. Claw's minions who brainwashes people with TV
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Chameleon
A character from the original Inspector Gadget cartoon
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Chicken
After Chicken Piranha, a creation of Dr. Claw's
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Piranha
After Chicken Piranha, an aptly named half-fish, half-piranha
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Quimby
After Chief Quimby, Inspector Gadget's boss
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Cobra
An evil snake who tries to defeat Penny in the original cartoon series
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Nozzaire
After Colonel Nozzaire, Gadget's boss in Gadget and the Gadgetinis
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Debonaire
After Devon Debonaire, the suit and tie villain from the animated movie
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Fidget
One of the two small robots created by Penny
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Digit
A small robot created to be a sidekick in Gadget and the Gadgetinis
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Foxy
After Agent Foxy, who teams up with Gadget and Penny to foil a M.A.D. plot
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Crazy
After General Crazy, the Air Force general with a massive mustache
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Golda
A mystic from Gadget and the Gadgetinis
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Wambini
After the Great Wambini, a renowned magician and M.A.D. agent
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Jules
After Jules Gadget, Inspector Gadget's father
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Lamour
After Lana Lamour, a beautiful actress and M.A.D. agent
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Dabble
After Myron Dabble, the Swiss inventor who has a crush on Heather
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Pasha
Penny's Russian counterpart in the 2015 reboot
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Penny
Inspector Gadget's niece who largely solves his cases but lets him keep the credit
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Spydra
The main antagonist of Gadget Boy and Heather
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Suzuki
After Professor Suzuki, an archeologist in Gadget and the Gadgetinis
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Sykes
One of Claw's minions who Penny turns good
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