Introduction
Getting a new dog or puppy is a wonderful and emotional experience, and when you are first looking into the eyes of your new family member money may be the furthest thing on your mind, but eventually the bills have to be paid. While a new puppy or dog in the house brings a great deal of reward for most people, the cost of food, veterinary bills, and training that are needed can make it a rather expensive journey. If money is on your mind, here are a few names to remind you of the wealth that your pet brings to you.
Money Related Dog Names in Pop Culture
People often name their pets after books, movies, and other memories that make them nostalgic, and this may lead to a few dogs with money-related names, particularly for some Disney admirers. Fans of 101 and 102 Dalmatians are quick to note that the only female puppy with a name was little Penny, named for her small, perfectly round spots, in both the animated and live action versions of these movies and Fox and the Hound aficionados may be tempted to name their dog after Copper, the loyal hound dog. Anyone who read the Richie Rich comic book franchise published by Harvey Comics that started in 1953 or who watched the animated TV series that came out in the 1980’s and 1990’s was familiar with his dog Dollar, the Dollar-matian, a fictional breed of dog that looks like a Dalmatian, but has dollar signs instead of spots. Only the truly die-hard fan knows that the first Dollar-matian was introduced in the 1960 series, in the story “Richie Rich and the Dollar-Matian Dog”, where Richie Rich plays with his Aunt Moola’s Dollar-matian, Buck.
Married with Children, one of the longest-running sitcoms to air in the United States, ran from 1987 to 1997 and it also featured a dog named Buck. Buck was the long-suffering Briard that was owned by the Bundy family, and he was played by the same dog actor, a dog named Michael, from 1987 until Buck’s death and Michael’s retirement in 1995. Originally the dog of the Bundy’s son Bud, Buck quickly became a family pet, occasionally being doted on by Peggy and Kelly, and “protected” from neutering by Al. His cynical and disdainful thoughts were often heard by the audience starting in season four, usually voiced by the writer and producer Kevin Curran with the occasional episode voiced by Cheech Marin of Cheech and Chong fame. While the Bundys generally viewed Buck as a rather and somewhat dumb dog, his cunning side, insatiable sexual appetite, and sarcastic wit were frequently revealed through commentary with the audience combined with the dog’s actions and he was specifically featured in several episodes including an episode in which Buck becomes human for a time. Buck the dog became such a fan favorite that after, he was reincarnated as Lucky the Dog after Buck’s death, and Michael’s subsequent retirement on October 1, 1995, and has most certainly been the inspiration for a number of dogs named Buck.
Money Related Dog Names
For some of us choosing a name for our pets can be a daunting task. Although it’s unlikely that our canines will be picked on at doggy daycare for your name choices, the names we choose for our pets are something we will be hearing and saying several times a day, hopefully for many years. A good name for your dog is one that one that means something to you, that is easy for you and your household members to pronounce, and one that your dog responds to. For some dogs, their very appearance may lend itself to certain money related names, such as Copper or Penny for dogs with a red or reddish brown coat, or Peso, Bitcoin, or Shilling for very small dogs. Your own cultural identity or geographical location may color your decisions as well. Those with Dutch, African, or Greek ancestry may choose names that mean money in that language, like Jilt, Imali, or Drachma, while currency names may be more popular in the country of the currency, such as Lira in Italy, Loonie or Toonie in Canada, or Ruble in Russia. The personality of the dog may also help you decide, for instance bold or energetic dogs could be given names like Johnny Cash or Bling, while more retiring or shy dogs may be more suited to softer sounding names like Casper or Odette.
Male Dog Money Related Names
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Eddie Money
Mixing a love of music and money
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7 |
Copper
The precious metal that pennies are made from
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5 |
Ingot
A block of precious metal
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4 |
Bitcoin
A digital monetary unit
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4 |
Peso
The basic monetary unit of Mexico
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3 |
Rockefeller
One of the richest families in American history
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3 |
Shekel
A silver coin and unit of weight used in the ancient Middle East and the basic monetary unit of Israel
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2 |
Bill
Folding money
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2 |
Dollar
The basic monetary unit of the United States of America
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1 |
Astor
From John Jacob Astor, one of the wealthiest people in history
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1 |
Buck
A slang term for dollars
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1 |
Casper
An English name meaning wealthy man
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1 |
Jasper
A Persian name meaning bringer of treasure
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1 |
Johnny Cash
A money name with music roots
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0 |
Dinero
The word for money in Spanish
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0 |
Edward
An English name meaning wealthy guardian
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0 |
Gadi
An Arabian name meaning my wealth
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0 |
Rafferty
Irish Gaelic name meaning rich and prosperous
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0 |
Sterling
An obsolete currency from England and a word meaning valuable
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-1 |
Chin-Hwa
A Korean name meaning the most wealthy
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-1 |
Farthing
An obsolete currency from England that was equal to a quarter of a penny
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-1 |
Jilt
A Dutch name meaning money
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-1 |
Odo
A German name meaning wealth
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-1 |
Oto
A German name meaning rich individual
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-1 |
Rich
Someone with a great deal of money
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-1 |
Ruble
The basic monetary unit of Russia
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-2 |
Dinar
The basic monetary unit of Serbia
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-2 |
Scratch
A slang term for money
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-3 |
Ryker
German name meaning he who is rich
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-3 |
Shilling
An obsolete currency from England that was equal to a twentieth of a pound
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Female Dog Money Related Names
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5 |
Crystal
Often seen on the tables of the wealthy
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5 |
Moola, Moolah
A slang term for money
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4 |
Jessie
A Hebrew name meaning wealthy
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3 |
Odette
A French name meaning wealthy
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3 |
Penny
A one-cent coin from the United States
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3 |
Riddhi
An Indian name meaning wealthy
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2 |
Edwena
An English name meaning wealthy friend
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2 |
Lucretia
A Latin name meaning profit
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2 |
Treasure
A term meaning something of value, often referring to wealth and riches
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1 |
Adrianna
A Greek name meaning wealthy
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1 |
Kywe
A Burmese name meaning rich
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1 |
Lakshmi
Hindu Goddess of prosperity
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0 |
Ahmeera
An Arabic name meaning rich or princess
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0 |
Diamond
This stone is a sign of wealth worldwide
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0 |
Drachma
An obsolete Greek currency
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0 |
Imali
The Zulu word for money
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0 |
Loonie
The slang term for a Canadian one dollar coin
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0 |
Neda
An English name meaning wealthy guardian
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0 |
Sika
An African name meaning money
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-1 |
Fortune
Let everyone know how much your dog means to you, a fortune
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-1 |
Golden
A precious metal that is frequently used as currency
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-2 |
Bling
Flashy or elaborate decorations denoting wealth
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-2 |
Gavivi
African name meaning money is sweet
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-2 |
Konila
An Indian name meaning rich beauty
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-2 |
Lira
Previously the basic monetary unit of Italy, now obsolete
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-2 |
Ricca
An Italian surname that means rich and wealthy
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-2 |
Toonie
The slang term for a Canadian two-dollar coin
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-3 |
Kin
A Japanese name meaning gold
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-3 |
Lucre
A slang term for money, usually ill-gotten gains
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-5 |
Cleopatra
Historical ruler of Egypt and one of the richest women of all time
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Community Dogs with Money Related Names
They didn't pay me the ransom money.
That was his name when we rescued him.