Little House on the Prairie Dog Names

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212 Votes

Introduction

Have you just brought home your furry best friend and you are seeking the perfect name for your new canine buddy? If you are a fan of the Laura Ingalls Wilder books and television series Little House on the Prairie then you might want to pick a handle for your dog that shows just how much you enjoy the story or show. The large cast of characters and the numerous story plots will give you limitless options when it comes to picking the perfect moniker for your pooch.

Little House on the Prairie Dog Names in Pop Culture

Little House on the Prairie Dog Name Considerations

The Little House on the Prairie books were first published from 1932 to 1943. They are written in the third person and centered around Laura as the main character. In total, eight books were created and a ninth was later published posthumously in 1971.

The books have spurred the imaginations of children for decades. They would be recreated for both television and stage. The iconic Little House on the Prairie television series ran from 1974 to 1982. A documentary film, Little House on the Prairie: The Legend of Laura Ingalls Wilder was also created to more accurately depict her real-life story for adults and children.  A musical was also made in 2008. Numerous movies have also released that follow Laura’s life. In 1975, Japan even created an animated series called, The Prairie Girl . There were a total of 26 episodes.

Little House on the Prairie remains a timeless story enjoyed by both children and adults. Although the adventures revolve around humans, there are also many non-human characters such as dogs, horses, and a raccoon that play key roles. You should have no trouble finding the perfect moniker that is truly reminiscent of the books, the series, or any of the numerous other adaptations of the storyline.

Male Little House on the Prairie Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
5
Jack
Laura's dog
5
Charles
Laura's dad, Mr. Ingalls
4
Albert
Laura's brother, who could be mischievous
4
Nels
A shopkeeper and family friend
4
Alden
Last name of the reverend in Walnut Grove
2
Ingalls
The family name
2
Bandit
The second dog Laura owns
2
Carl
Edward's son
2
Landon
Last name of the actor who played Charles
2
Doc
After Doc Baker
2
Merlin
Actor who plays Jonathan
0
Hiram
The doctor in Walnut Grove
0
Jonathan
Charle's friend
0
Robert
The reverend in Walnut Grove
0
Almanzo
Laura's husband
0
Adam
Mary's husband
0
Andrew
One of Laura's friends
0
James
Charles' adopted son
0
Hanson
One of the founders of Walnut Grove
0
Michael
Actor who played Charles
0
Linwood
Name of the actor who played Adam
0
Dean
Name of the actor who played Almanzo
0
Dabbs
The name of the actor who plays Reverend Alden
0
Matthew
Name of the actor who plays Albert
0
Isaiah
First name of Mister Edwards
0
Victor
Name of the actor who plays Mister Edwards
-1
Oleson
The last name of the store owners in Walnut Grove
-2
Bull
Last name of the actor who plays Nels
-3
Willie
The son of Nels and Harriet Oleson

Female Little House on the Prairie Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
3
Nellie
Laura's friend and enemy
3
Eva
A teacher in Walnut Grove
2
Edward
Best friend of Charles
1
Mary
Laura's sister
1
Grace
Laura's sister
1
Hester
One of the teachers at the blind school
1
Alice
Jonathan's wife
1
Melissa
Actress that plays Laura
1
Rose
Laura's daughter
1
Eliza
Almanzo's sister
1
Nancy
Adopted daughter of the Oleson's
1
Charlotte
Actress that plays Eva
1
Sydney
Actress that plays Carrie
-1
Laura
After Laura Ingalls
-1
Carrie
Laura's sister
-1
Caroline
Laura's mom
-1
Harriet
Shopkeeper in Walnut Grove
-1
Sue
One of the teachers at the blind school
-1
Jane
Almanzo's sister
-1
Cassandra
Adopted daughter of the Ingalls
-1
Jenny
Almanzo's niece
-1
Karen
Actress that plays Caroline
-1
Katherine
Actress that plays Harriet
-1
Bonnie
Actress that plays Grace
-1
Hersha
Actress that plays Alice
-1
Ketty
Actress that plays Hester Sue
-1
Wendi
Actress that plays Grace
-1
Missy
Actress that plays Cassandra
-1
Shannen
Actress that plays Jenny
-1
Brenda
Actress that plays Grace
-1
Lindsay
Actress that plays Carrie

Community Dogs With Little House on the Prairie Names

Charles's name story for Little House on the Prairie Dog Names
Charles
Male
Miniature Schnauzer
Odon, IN
Personality
Sweet

I named my dog Charles since Little House was my favorite show growing up!

Caroline's name story for Little House on the Prairie Dog Names
Caroline
Female
Yorkshire Terrier
Odon, IN
Personality
Spunky and Bossy

Since I already had a Mini Schnauzer named Charles, I knew I wanted to name my Yorkie, Caroline. They are so cute!