Introduction
Outlander is a drama television series based on Diana Gabaldon’s book series. It tells the story of a strong, beautiful woman who accidentally travels back in time and ends up marrying a Scottish man from 200 years before her time. It is an exhilarating, history-rich series that has captivated many people around the globe. If you are into adventure, romance, and history, and have fallen in love with Outlander’s characters, you will find a great name for your new dog, inspired by this story.
Outlander Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
The Outlander series is a very animal friendly one with the appearance of horses, sheep, goats, cats, and of course, many dogs. Demonstrating that dogs have always been man’s best friend, the main dog character is Rollo. Rollo is a wolf-mix dog that belongs to Young Ian. He makes his first appearance in the 4th book (and 4th season), when Young Ian is in Charleston in June 1767. Rollo’s stories appear throughout five books of the Outlander series.
Rollo resulted from the accidental crossing of an Irish Wolfhound and a wolf, and Young Ian won this wolf-dog in a dice gamble. Rollo is a very loyal and protective dog despite his wild ancestry, and he is very protective of Ian. Rollo is fully capable of hunting for his meals, and defends himself and his people quite well. Rollo never leaves his master, and stays with Young Ian through the worst of times, as a companion whenever the young man gets in trouble. Young Ian was even named "Wolf’s Brother" by the Mohawk people, due to his tight relationship with Rollo.
Besides Rollo, there are several dogs that appear in Outlander stories. There’s Bouton, a small white dog that would help Mother Hildegarde, using his ability to sniff infections and illness. Mother Hildegarde owns several dogs throughout time, and they are all named Bouton. There was also Herbet, a dog owned by the Reverend Wakefield in Inverness. Moreover, Claire, Brianna, and Frank are also known dog-lovers. The family had two large Newfoundland dogs in Boston, one named Smoky and another one called Bozo.
The Frasers are also very fond of dogs; they had Bran, a black and tan Staghound that belonged to Jamie’s family, and Luke, a small Rat Terrier. As well, the Frasers had sheepdogs, like Elphin and Mars. Additionally, there’s also Jehu, a Rat Terrier owned by Jenny and Ian at Lallybroch, and Jocky, a brown and white puppy that Young Ian received as a gift from his father. And of course, there’s Nairn, a Staghound that belonged to Jamie’s grandfather, which Jamie was said to ride when he was a young boy.
Outlander Inspired Dog Name Considerations
Outlander is an adventure series that tells the story of a determined, smart English woman and a stubborn, incredibly strong Scottish man. It is full of magic, rich history, never ending adventures, and strong characters that are determined to achieve what they set their minds to. Its main location is the incredible Scottish landscape. But it also takes us to England, France, and the United States. It is a very deep story with strength at its core, with history and infinite adventure.
Adventurous, strong-minded dogs like an Alaskan Klee, a Dutch Shepherd, or a Collie would be well-suited to an Outlander name. On the other hand, Jamie, the main male character, is a "ginger", and the Scottish are known for being red-haired, so of course a red-coated dog like an Irish Red Setter or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are great candidates for an Outlander name. This theme is also a great fit for Scottish breeds, so they can carry a bit of their heritage with them. Dogs like the Shetland Sheepdog, the Scottish Deerhound, the Gordon Setter, and the Scottish, Dandie Dinmont, and Cairn Terriers might very well carry a named inspired in this story that highly cherishes Scotland.
Written by a Dachshund lover Natasha Betancourt
Published: 01/15/2018, edited: 02/22/2021
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