Romantic Dog Names

Since 1945, we’ve been hearing about the Rough Collie dog named Lassie. She started off by appearing in a short story which was later expanded into a full-length novel, television show, and various movies throughout the years. There were earlier depictions of Lassie as early as 1859 by Elizabeth Gaskell, a British writer. Lassie is described as an intelligent and apprehensive Collie. Lassie is also one of the very few animal actors to have a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

As is depicted in the countless renditions of Lassie, Rough Collies generally show no aggression or nervousness. A medium to large sized dog, they are typically great with other animals and children. Due to the origin of Rough Collies being herding dogs, they can be quite vocal but they can be trained to not bark. Regardless of all that, Rough Collies are one-family dogs that are very loyal. They show love through their gentle play with children and their owners. Though the name generally just means a young unmarried woman, it can also mean the want for companionship, whether that be in the form of love from a friend,  or from a partner.

Another breed that is famously known for their loving personality is the Labrador Retriever. This breed is usually very active and high-spirited. They are always eager to please their owners while still playing well with others. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge has a black Labrador named Widgeon. Former U.S. President, Bill Clinton, has two Labradors, named Buddy and Seamus.

Golden Retrievers are well known for their friendliness and loving manner. This breed is very devoted, amicable, and intelligent. They are eager to please and have bounds of energy that they need to constantly burn off. This breed is also one of the most owned family dogs, and can also be proven by the countless Retrievers owned by famous celebrities. One of the more notable Golden Retriever owners is Oprah, who owns two, named Gracie and Luca. Ryan Reynolds, a Canadian actor, has a Golden Retriever mix named Baxter. The Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, also owns a Golden Retriever named Gary. Betty White also has one who goes by the name Pontiac. Nick Jonas, a singer and actor, has a Retriever named Elvis. The list goes on and on for the number of celebrities that own Golden Retrievers.

Though these names may not strike you as ‘romantic’ dog names, they might be romantic for their owners. For example, Nick Jonas’s dog Elvis is named after his love for Elvis Presley and Elvis Costello. Thus, his love for the singer-songwriters translated into this love for his dog, Elvis. As well, both singers were crooners of many a romantic song.