R&B Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

Music has a special place in our hearts. There is nothing more effective at changing your mood around. You might be having an awful day, but as soon as your favourite song comes on the radio, when you hear those soulful sounds, you cannot help but smile. That is the same reaction you get, when you see your beloved dog for the first time. You know you will love this animal with all your heart. So, why not combine the two things that make you smile? Give your dog an R&B inspired name, to remind you of your favourite song.

R&B Inspired Dog Names In Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with an R&B Inspired Name

Mariah's Jack Russells

Mariah Carey is one of the most famous R&B singers on the planet. She has sold millions of albums worldwide and has gained a reputation for being a diva-one that she relishes in. Her lavish lifestyle is plastered all over social media, and her name has become synonymous with “diva”. She is proud of the fact and is not ashamed of her expensive tastes. The best deserves the best, after all. There are a few things that we know about Mariah, we know she can make a splash in the music world. We know that she has a taste for the finer things in life. And, we know that she loves her dogs very much.

Any fan of Mariah Carey will tell you about how much she spoils her eight Jack Russells. Meet some of the most pampered pooches on the planet - The Good Revered Pow Jackson, Mutley P. Gore Jackson The Third, Jill E. Beans, Pipitty Jackson, Cha-Cha, Jackie Lambchops, J.J., and Squeak E. Beans. These spoiled doggies receive only the best in life. They belong to R&B royalty and must be treated as such.

The dogs live in a mansion and are washed and groomed by professionals every day. They are also taken out on carefully planned day trips, and eat from a menu personally crafted by Mariah Carey herself. They have their own chartered plane for when they go on holiday because with such a difficult life they deserve a break. If there is no private plane available, Mariah has been known to shell out $2,000 a dog to get them into first class.

By now, your jaw must be hanging on the ground, and you are probably wondering where you can sign up to become one of Mariah Carey’s pets. But before you get carried away, you should know that these dogs work for their dinner. Mariah is very attached to her dogs and has been known to take them on interviews, feature them in music videos and take them on TV spots. They have a hectic schedule that almost mirrors Mariah’s.

When you enjoy one of Mariah’s songs, just know that while she was in the studio, one of her babies was with her. In a way, her dogs are a part of her art. They were a part of her journey and will continue to feature heavily in her music and her life.

R&B Inspired Dog Name Considerations

Now that you have a new dog to name, you are considering a wide variety of options. This is clever, because your dog will have to carry this name for the rest of their lives. Like the names we give our children, the names we give our dogs says a lot about us. Why not give them a R&B inspired name? R&B has a rich and diverse history. The music that comes from this genre has a lot of meaning. The names R&B singers give themselves and their songs have a lot of thought and expression in them. What more could you look for in a name? What better way to honor your singing idols? We will be looking at some of the names that the genre has to offer, and which ones are full of personality. Each one of these names has a link back to R&B music. Just like the genre, they are rich and diverse. The name you give your dog will reflect on your personality, so why not give your dog a name that speaks about your quest to find freedom and expression in music? That is what music is for, it is supposed to inspire.

Male R&B Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Jimmy James Brown is known as the "Godfather of Soul"
6	Smoky Smoky Robinson has been accredited with the success of Motown records
5	King King was one of the first record labels to sign R&B singers
5	Spinee Aretha Franklin had a yellow Labrador named Spinee
5	Herb From the minor 60's duo "Peaches & Herb"
5	Braxton Toni Braxton is an R&B singer who dominated the 90's
4	Prince In honor of Prince
4	Mambo "Mambo Boogie" is an R&B hit from the 50's
4	Jazz R&B is heavily influenced by jazz
3	Teddy Teddy Pendergrass was a successful solo artist and member of the band "Harry Melvin And The Blue Notes"
3	Luther Luther Vandross is an unforgettable R&B singer
2	Jackson In honor of Michael Jackson
1	Huckle "The Huckle-Buck" was one of the first R&B hits
1	Mo Many R&B singers signed on to Motown Records
0	Commodore "The Commodores" was one of the most successful R&B acts in the 70's
0	Khan Rufus, featuring Chaka Khan recorded many legendary R&B hits
0	Quincy Quincy Jones is one of the most sought after producers in R&B history
-1	Rhythm R&B is short for Rhythm & Blues
-1	Raymond Usher's full name is Usher Raymond IV
-1	Franklin Aretha Franklin is one of the most iconic R&B singers in history
-1	Rags Early R&B music was heavily influenced by rag-time music
-1	Domino Fats Domino was an early R&B singer
-1	Legend Successful R&B singers reach legendary status
-1	Oscar Stevie Wonder won an Oscar award
-1	Otis Otis Redding was known as "The King of Soul"
-1	Jagger A lot of the Rolling Stones' music is considered to be R&B in nature
-1	Buster "Bustin' Loose" was a massive hit for Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers
-1	Marvin Marvin Gaye is one of the most influential R&B singers of all time
-2	Wexler Jerry Wexler is attributed with coming up with the name R&B
-3	Jay "Jailhouse Rock" was the first Elvis Presley to be considered an R&B song

Female R&B Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Diamond Inspired by Rihanna's "Diamonds" track
7	Macy Macy Gray sang "I Try"
7	Diana Diana Ross is one of the best-known R&B singers of all time
7	Destiny Destiny's Child was one of the most celebrated girl groups of all time
7	Oakley The Pointer Sisters were from Oakland
6	Sheila E. Sheila Escovedo is the most famous female drummer of all time and has worked with a number of R&B artists
6	Joanna This was a song sung by Kool & The Gang
6	Babyface Babyface is one of the most iconic R&B artists of all time
5	Pippy Derived from Mariah's Pippitt Jackson
4	Empire After the wildly successful television show that centers around the R&B and Hip Hop industry
4	Labelle Pattie Labelle is one of the most revered women in music
3	Bobbi After instrumentalist Bobbi Humphrey
3	Skye Alicia Keys played "Skye Summers" in the second season of "Empire"
2	Marva Marva Brown is a famous R&B vocalist
1	Honey "A Taste of Honey" was a massive hit in the 70's
1	Queenie Aretha Franklin is known as the "Queen of Soul"
1	T-Boz This was Tionne Watkin's nickname
1	Riri Rihanna's nickname
1	Whitney In honor of Whitney Houston
0	Lady After the Soul Train Lady award
0	Deli Sly And The Family Stone started the "psychedelic soul" movement and performed at Woodstock
0	Sade R&B vocalist Sade has one several Grammy awards for her work
-1	Becky Who can forget "Becky with the good hair" from Beyonce's "Lemonade" album?
-1	Marly Marlon Jackson was a member of the "Jackson Five" a wildly successful R&B band
-1	Bailey Philip Bailey was the lead vocalist of "Earth, Wind & Fire"
-1	Harmony Cooleyhighharmony was the name of Boyz II Men's debut album
-2	Miracle Smokey Robinson & The Miracles were the first Motown act to get the #1 spot on the Billboard chart
-3	Isley The Isley Brothers is an iconic R&B band
-3	Valerie Valerie Simpson and her husband composed some of Motown's greatest hits
-3	Songstress Anita Baker is known as "The Songstress"