Marvel Dog Names

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Introduction

Marvel has created many characters that have gone on to become staples of contemporary pop culture; Spider-Man  has become a symbol of New York city while the X Men have become a shorthand for any disenfranchised or discriminated group. Having sprung from the pages of the comic books from which these characters have originated on to the big screen and every medium in between, the characters of the Marvel universe have resonated with fans from different continents, walks of life, and time periods. Created in New York City, NY in 1939, Marvel Comics created a slew of characters whose widespread success paved the way for Marvel Entertainment, who have used the extensive roster of beloved characters with the sole purpose of creating tales to astonish fans for decades.

Marvel Dog Names In Pop Culture

Marvel Dog Name Considerations

Some of the most relatable characters in the comic book world can be found amongst the ranks of Marvel's extensive roster of characters. Naturally, many dog owners who also love said characters have taken to naming their dogs after their favorite Marvel heroes and heroines. Conversely, the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has led to many previously uninformed or uninterested parties being introduced to these characters on a large scale. As a result, fans of the MCU have also taken to naming their pets after characters an concepts that are specifically from Marvel's Cinematic Universe as a way to show their support and affection for these films.

Many of the names of certain Marvel Characters are also very unique and will give dog owning Marvel fans plenty of alternative names to consider, as opposed to more traditional names. Naming your dog after a Marvel character could also serve the express purpose of letting others know how much you value your Geekdom; it's not everyday you meet a person who names their dog after a green, Jekyll-and-Hyde type raging monster or a patriotic super soldier, after all. For those individuals willing to take a step outside of the box in order to find a suitable name for their beloved pets, Marvel Comics has a massive array of memorable characters who'll give you something to think about.

Male Marvel Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
5
Blue
A reference to one of Marvel's newer heroes, the Blue Marvel
2
Misty
Taken from Misty Knight, a tough ex cop who packs a cybernetic punch
0
Marko
The last name of Cain Marko, the Juggernaut
0
Brock
The last name of Eddie Brock, the first Venom
0
Hulk
The destructive, incredible alter ego of Bruce Banner
0
Sam
The first name of the avian themes superhero, The Falcon
-1
James
Taken from James Howlett, one of the aliases of the Wolverine
-1
Johnny
Primarily a reference to Johnny Storm, aka the Human Tourch
-1
Quicksilver
This speedy mutant is one of Magneto's children and the Scarlet Witch's brother
-1
Steve
The first name of Steve Rodgers, better known as Captain America
-2
Vulcan
One of the Corsair's estranged, villainous sons
-2
Havok
Another of Corsair's sons and Havok's estranged brother
-2
Cyclops
The leader of the X Men and the brother of Havok and Vulcan
-2
Wolverine
Wolverine is the best there is at what he does
-2
Panther
Derived from the Black Panther, the king of Wakanda
-2
Reed
Reed Richards is often said to be the smartest man in the Marvel Universe
-2
Ben
A reference to Ben Parker and Ben Grimm, The Thing
-2
Nick
Taken from Nick Fury, the super-spy director of S.H.I.E.L.D
-2
Skaar
The Hulk's barbaric son who was introduced during the "Planet Hulk" story arc
-2
Rick
Rick Jones is one of Bruce Banner's friends and another person affected by Gamma Radiation
-2
Scott
A reference to Scott Lang, a thief turned superhero who fought crime as The Ant Man
-2
Norman
The alter ego of the Green Goblin and the head of Oscorp
-2
Uatu
The extra terrestrial watcher of the Marvel Universe
-3
Lockjaw
The Inhumans' Royal Family dog
-3
Sandman
The alter ego of the Spider-Man villain William Baker
-3
Venom
Spiderman's symbiotic nemesis with powers derived from his own
-3
Adrian
The first name of Adrian Toomes, aka the Vulture
-3
Bolivar
A reference to Bolivar Trask, the creator of the Sentinels
-3
Corsair
The Alter ego of the space faring super hero Christopher Summers
-3
Christopher
Corsair is a great hero in his own right, but he's also the father of a few notable characters
-5
Goblin
A reference to the Green Goblin

Female Marvel Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
3
MJ
Spider-Man's second love after Gwen
3
Storm
A reference to the weather controlling mutant and key X Men member
2
Phoenix
The cosmic entity that resides within Jean Grey
1
Medusa
The Queen of the Inhumans
1
Silk
A heroine who developed powers similar to Spider-Man's
1
Carol
The first name of Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel
1
Nebula
Thanos' estranged daughter and Gamora's sister
0
Gwen
Spider-Man's first love
0
Magik
The younger sister of the Russian X Man, Colossus
0
May
Aunt May was the wife of Ben Parker and one of Spider-Man's moral centers
0
Jean
A reference to Jean Grey, a founding X Men member
0
Betty
Betty Ross is an old flame of Bruce Banner's who's also the Red She Hulk
0
Dazzler
A reference to the light projecting mutant of the same name
0
Tundra
The Queen of the all female warrior clan, the Femizons
0
Gamora
The first lady of the Guardians of the Galaxy
0
Wasp
This female superheroine is closely associated with Hank Pym
0
Valkyrie
The elite female warrior of Asgard
-1
Sue
Sue Storm is the wife of Reed Richards and the sister of Johnny Storm
-1
Rogue
An X Men member with the ability to steal the powers of others through touch
-1
Jubilee
A young X Men character who can project colorful explosions from her palms
-1
Kismet
Adam Warlock's female counterpart
-1
Tigra
A feline character who's associated with the Fantastic Four
-1
Namorita
The distaff counterpart to Namor, the Submariner
-1
Marionette
The blonde haired, gun toting member of the Micronauts
-1
Lilith
The daughter of Marvel's interpretation of Dracula
-1
Sable
In honor of the Silver Sable, a character closely associated with Spider-Man
-1
Felicia
The first name of Felicia Hardy aka the Black Cat
-1
Crystal
The youngest member of the Inhumans' Royal Family
-3
Kitty
A reference to Kitty Pride, the Shadowcat

Community Dogs With Marvel Names

Phoenix's name story for Marvel Dog Names
Phoenix
Female
Labrador Retriever
Kansas City, MO
Personality
Sweet
Funny
Loving

She is a very energetic puppy,we set her down in our back yard and she started chasing a bird, so we named her phoenix! :)