Introduction
Painting Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
Uggie is a Jack Russell Terrier who stared in a movie called The Artist, where he stole the show with his clever portrayal as loyal companion named Jack (wonder why) to an aging movie actor who was struggling with the sudden introduction of talking movies. The movie is set in 1927 in the era of black and white movies. It was released in May 2011 and astounded everyone by its success. Uggie (Jack's real name) was a rescue dog saved from the dog pound by an animal trainer called Omar von Muller who saw potential in this little dog and took him home and trained him. This clever dog also starred in another movie called Water for Elephants, with actress Reece Witherspoon. Uggie's versatility and creative spirit won him a Palm Dog Award in Cannes in 2011 as well as the imprint of his paws in the Walk of Fame.
In the movie The Artist, Uggie stole the attention of the mass media and critics described him as stealing every scene. Uggie had two stunt doubles in the film, named Dash and Dude - true Hollywood dog names, who were colored to look like like the dog star. But in reality, Uggie did his own stunts and the doubles were barely required. We all know how dogs show dedication to a task if trained well and given respect and a ton of praise. Uggie was no different, he blossomed under his new owners training and became quite famous even walking the red carpet at the American Film Institutes premier of the film.
Other appearances of this amazing and charismatic dog included charity events in aid of Dogs Trust to help other pooches less fortunate than himself. Uggie appeared opposite another Jack Russell Terrier name Cosmos from Mike Mills' Beginners in a photo shoot spread for the Hollywood Reporter. A true companion, he retired with his owner to enjoy a less hectic lifestyle.
Many dogs have been the catalyst for a movie's success, including a dog called Enzo, who played Skip in My Dog Skip. Enzo's father was a dog called Moose, who starred in the television sitcom Frasier. Moose and Enzo are awesome names, as is Uggie - they are all quite original and easy to remember.
Painting Inspired Dog Name Considerations
Male Painting Inspired Dog Names
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Degas
French artist specialising in realism creations
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Tobey
In honor of Mark Tobey, American painter
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Pablo
Yes, as in Picasso who is a well known famous painter
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Jet
As in jet black, a color used by artists and painters
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Soot
Often used to create an outline in a drawing or to give a sooty effect
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Nardo
Short for the famous Leonardo da Vinci
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Carbon
A color or a style of transferring an image
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Gorky
Weird name but may appeal to some, from the abstract painter of the same name
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Eraser
Wipes out mistakes ... sounds ominous but original
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Viggo
Taken from Viggo Johansen, a Dutch painter
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Nash
Englishman Paul Nash - artist extraordinaire provides this name; he excelled painting surrealist and war creations
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Banksy
English graffiti artist of renowned talent
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3 |
Rodin
Nice and simple - this name is perfect for your best friend and comes from the French sculptor.
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Albus
A shade of white that is used in painting
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Boris
Basic, tough, yep good for a big dog; comes from Boris Margo, the artist
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Otto
Another artist/painter that we can thank for borrowing his name, Otto Mueller from Germany
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Inky
As in ink, a medium used by a painter
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Greco
El Greco the Greek artist gives us this name
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Spot
Could also be splash; an effect when flicking paint on a canvas
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Jack
The name of the dog in the movie The Artist
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Chisel
A tool used in painting
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Ochre
Not as tough as it sounds, it is a brown color used by painters
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Easel
Strange but effective name especially for an artistic dog owner
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Rufus
Great dog name, we've taken it the from painter Rufus Hathaway
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Ceza
Cezane was a French post impressionist painter
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Bodger
This unique name comes from the novel The Incredible Journey by creator Shirley Burnford
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Bristol
An art board that has a smooth texture
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Alabaster
This name can suit a male or female white dog, also means a symbol of new beginnings
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Female Painting Inspired Dog Names
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Goya
Taken from Francisco Goya, a Spanish romantic painter
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Kiki
Short and cute, take from an Austrian pop artist called Kiki Kogelnik
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Mona
Yes, from the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci
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Pippin
Horace Pippin is the name of an African American artist; his surname suits a female dog perfectly
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Muse
Goddess of the Arts
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Dante
We honor Dante Gabriel Rossetti - an English artist
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Indigo
The description of a blue color - a modern popular name
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Sava
Taken from the artist Anne Savage, a Canadian painter
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Geisha
Inspired from the Japanese traditional female entertainer/hostess who paints her face in an exotic style
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Dali
Inspired by the artist Salvador Dali who was a Spanish surrealist
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Miro
Original name, comes from Joan Miro who loved to paint and sculpt
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Chalk
Truly original for a white dog, chalk is a good choice for the artist owner
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Yazzie
Melanie Yazzie, artist - specialised in painting and sculpting
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Raven
Blue black color, the raven is often drawn in dramatic paintings as a harbinger of death
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Gauche
An opaque white shade popular in painting
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Minnie
Not the mouse but from Minnie Evans, an artist of renowned talent
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Pastel
Sounds better when someone speaks with an accent, pastel is a coloring medium often in blocks or pencils
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Angel
A take from Michael Angelo's name (the famous artist)
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Sienna
A color artists use to create with - a warm orange/brown
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Eva
Honoring Eva Hesse the American German sculpture artist
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Ghost
An effect the artist creates by layering color or producing special effects
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Onyx
A banded variety of oxide mineral chalcedony often black in color with bands of white; depicts the color black
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Margo
Using Boris Margo's last name for inspiration, an artist of Ukrainian American descent
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Ivory
A tone or color used by artists
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Chiffon
The name of a soft almost skin tone that artists use
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Inky
Short, cute, almost mischievous - this name is taken from ink which is a medium used by artists
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Gino
Suitable for a female dog and comes from Gino Hollander - abstract expressionist painter
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Pencil
Ideal for a small thin dog with loads of creative energy
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Flower
Flowers are a prime subject with many artists
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Beret
A cap a lot of artist seem to like to wear - guess it appeals to their creative side
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Maddox
Modern, catchy and artistic from the name of the artist Lucy Maddox Brown, an English painter
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Bailey
This name originates courtesy of William Bailey, a realist artist
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Pearl
Another color favored by artists in their creative efforts
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Painting Inspired Dog Names
I am an artist myself, and my puppy is a very huge stress reliever, much like painting. So I thought, why not name my puppy after a famous painting by a famous painter? :))