Minions Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

First introduced to us in the Despicable Me animated movie, Gru's Minions became quite popular with the American public! They have inspired their own movie, cartoon shorts, and endless memes that are shared across the Internet on a daily basis. For the most part, the Minions do not speak clearly, and that is part of their charm. Like dogs, their facial expressions and body language often deliver the punchline of a joke. Certainly, the Minions are intended to do the will of their evil masters; however, therein the little yellow single-celled organisms lies a heart of gold. Kevin, Stuart, and Bob are the most well-known Minions.

Minions Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Minions Inspired Name

Lucy

Lucy Wilde is a character who is initially tasked with bringing down Felonious Gru. However, she eventually falls in love with the notorious villain as they work together to bring down an even more diabolical villain, the thief of the all-important PX-41 serum.

Lucy is a rather common dog name, but, nonetheless, dogs with the name Lucy are never cut from the same cloth. Take, for instance, a German Shepherd/Husky mix with the name Lucy. The dog became a viral sensation as a part of a three-part Tweet released by her owner, Cherie Priest. The three part "play," as Cherie refers to it, is titled, "Lucy, outnumbered by cats." The two-year-old Lucy is literally surrounded by her feline siblings, and the look on her face is priceless. It can best be described as a look of sheer perplexity. The three Tweets read (with a accompanying picture) "What" "Is" "Happening?" Each expression on Lucy's face seems to look rather quizzical. The three Tweets have been re-tweeted over 50,000 times. Ms. Priest claims that even though Lucy's face looks quite annoyed with the kitties, the three siblings actually get along quite well. In fact, Lucy especially loves to "tussle" with eighteen-month-old Quinnie.

Another famous Lucy is the dog featured in the movie Wendy and Lucy. Wendy is a drifter, and she moves across Alaska looking for work. A Bulldog mix, Lucy faithfully follows Wendy wherever she goes. At one point, Wendy and Lucy get separated when Wendy is arrested for shoplifting. Once Wendy leaves the police station, her adventures begin as she looks for her lost dog. After much searching, Wendy finds that Lucy was captured by the local dog pound, and she has been rehomed. Once Wendy visits Lucy at her new home, she realizes that her canine companion is much happier in this new home, and she says goodbye, leaving Lucy with her new family.

One last popular Lucy is a Club Petz stuffed dog. This Lucy is able to take commands and be interactive with its owner. Lucy the Dog is programmed to learn its owner's voice, and she can be trained to perform up to fifteen different commands. She can be taught to sit, shake hands, give kisses - just like a real dog! However, Lucy the Dog can also do a hand stand, which sets her apart from real pups. Perfect for children who have allergies, Lucy the Dog does provide great companionship.

Minions Inspired Dog Name Considerations

What type of dog is suited for a Minions-inspired name? Any breed, size, or gender of dog can be named something inspired by the Minions. However, one should look at the personality of your pup in order to decide which Minion matches your dog's distinct characteristics.

The Minions, according to their 2015 movie, originated as single-celled organisms that evolved with one purpose - to serve the evil geniuses of all time. Minions throughout history have worked under the likes of Count Dracula; others served Napoleon. Throughout history, Kevin has proven to always be a fearless Minion. Therefore, Kevin would be a perfect name for a pup who is very courageous. Next, Stuart enjoys music. He is also playful and funny. The name Stuart might fit a rambunctious pup who is also very smart. Another rather popular Minion is Bob. Bob is one of the younger Minions, and, while he is known for being somewhat inexperienced as a villain's helper, he is always enthusiastic about jumping into action. Minion Dave is generally accident-prone. Often, young puppies are quite clumsy. A pup with this quality might fit the name Dave. A pup that seems to be timid or easily scared might be named after Jerry, a rather innocent but often cowardly Minion.

Male Minions Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Gru The leader of the minions; he is a soft-hearted villain
0	Nefario As in Dr. Nefario, an evil scientist in Gru's employment
0	Dave A smart, loving, funny minion who has a large part in Despicable Me 2
0	Kevin A fun-loving minion who loves to tease others
0	Stuart Enjoys playing video games with Dave
0	Eduardo One of the minion's evil adversaries
0	Jerry One of the few minions with spiky hair, he loves music
0	Tim A tall minion who loves to sing
0	Mark Often dresses up as a Minion mother
0	Phil One of the two-eyed minions who is tasked with finding a unicorn
0	Carl One minion who enjoys skateboarding
0	Josh Dresses as a fireman; he is short and has two-eyes
0	Bob One of the main characters of the Minions movie
0	Jorge The minion who enjoys playing with the copy machine
0	Vector One of Gru's adversaries; he envies Gru's success
0	Steve Steve Carell is the voice of Gru in the Despicable Me movies
0	Balthazar As in Balthazar Bratt, an evil adversary of Gru
0	Dru Gru's twin brother; his long blonde hair sets him apart from Gru
0	Robert Gru Felonius Gru and Dru's father; he is also a successful villain
0	Kyle A rather cantankerous pet belonging to Gru; he is especially fond of the girls
0	Herb Herb Overkill is an antagonist in the Minion movie
0	Clive The robot sidekick of Balthazar Bratt
0	Silas Silas Ramsbottom is the director of the Anti-Villain League
0	Niko A character in Despicable Me 3; he has a crush on Margo
0	Lucky A goat that Agnes mistakenly believes is a unicorn
0	Fritz Dru Gru's butler; this name is great for a German Shepherd
0	Walter A part of the Nelson family, who gave the three Minions a ride to Orlando
0	Carlos A large chick who supports the character E.B.
0	Poochy A rat who ends up being a friend to Minion Bob
0	Perkins Vector's father; he is also an antagonist for Gru

Female Minions Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Lucy Lucy Wilde works for the Anti-Villain league and is Gru's love interest
0	Jillian A character who has a crush on Gru, but is also quite annoying
0	Agnes One of Gru's adopted daughters; she often manipulates Gru to get her way
0	Tina A member of the Nelson family; she is a fan of Scarlett Overkill
0	Margo Gru's oldest adopted daughter; she is very wise
0	Madge A member of the Nelson family; this name is good for a Golden Retriever
0	Hattie Runs the orphanage where Gru's daughters originally live
0	Shannon Jillian's friend and a one-time date of Gru
0	Edith Gru's youngest adopted daughter; she is rather spoiled
0	Marlena Marlena Gru is Felonius and Dru Gru's mother
0	Gertrude An older lady who was once Gru's neighbor
0	Lisa Gru's childhood crush; she was never aware of his feelings
0	Penny A fellow orphan under the care of Miss Hattie
0	Lizzie A character based on Queen Elizabeth II appears in one of the Despicable Me movies
0	Scarlet Scarlet Overkill is a major antagonist in the Despicable Me series