Shazam! Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

C.C. Beck and William Parker created the “Shazam!” comics in the 1940s. The comic was made into a superhero film in 1941 and remade again in 2019. The film is about a 14-year-old boy named Billy who lives with a foster family and one day he is transported to a different realm where a wizard gives him the power to change into a superhero when he says the word “Shazam!” Of course, as a superhero Billy takes on the job of protecting people and one of the villains he has to defeat is Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, who also has superpowers. Billy gets help from his five foster brothers and sisters Freddy, Mary, Eugene, Pedro, and Darla.

Shazam! Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Shazam! Inspired Name

Billy

Billy may be a great name for a human or even a pet, but it is also the name of a pawesome dog breed, the Billy. The breed is also known as the Chien de France-Comte. This large European scent hound began in France with a man named Gaston Hublot du Rivault who named the breed after his homestead, the Chateau du Billy. What Gaston set out to do was to get the best character traits and looks as well as the hunting and scenting skills of a French scent hound.

The ideal Billy is one that is quick, efficient, can catch a scent easily, and points well. Gaston mainly wanted a dog who could track and hunt foxes, rabbits, wild boars, and roe deer and he felt they needed to be large-boned with the ideal amount of muscle and sleekness to run fast. He chose the Montembouf breed because of its size and boar hunting abilities, the Ceris breed for its fox and rabbit hunting skills, and the Larye breed for its terrific scenting ability.

The breed quickly became popular for its looks, hunting ability, and excellent personality and the breed standard was set in 1886. However, they almost became extinct after WWII when there were only 10 of these exquisite scent hounds left in existence. Luckily, Gaston’s son was fond of them as well, and he bred those that remained. Some say that he also mixed in some Harriers and Poitevins to help the revival of the Billy.

The Billy is a big dog and stands about 25 to 28 inches tall and weighs approximately 50 to 70 pounds. With their sleek and trim build and light bones, they are able to run faster than many other breeds. Their coat is short and rough with a white undercoat and is typically spotted orange and yellow. Their large round eyes are typically brown, and their nose may be black or brown.

The personality of a Billy is one of its best traits since they are mellow and friendly as well as playful and sociable. They enjoy playing with other pooches and children of any age but should not be trusted around smaller pets like hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, or even small cats because of their strong hunting drive. This isn't to say that they cannot be in the same house as one of these critters; they should just not be left alone. Overall, the Billy is a terific pet for hunters and homebodies alike.

Billy is also a common name for dogs; Billy is the canine actor in the movie, As Good as it Gets, which also stars Jack Nicholson. He was not the main dog character in the movie, but a "supporting dog" in the film.

Shazam! Inspired Dog Name Considerations

Taking home a new fur buddy is an exciting time, and there is no better feeling than having a new furever friend to spend your time with. One of the first things you need to do is to find the best moniker for your new canine kid. But don’t just pick the first name that pops into your head when you see your pooch. Take the time to figure out your new furry family member’s personality, and you may find some unique trait that helps you decide. Get down there on the floor and play with your newest baby and see if they have a habit or quirk that helps you pick their name.

For example, your pup may have the habit of running super fast; you can try the name Flash, Lightning, or Cyclone. Choosing your doggo’s name from pop culture is a fantastic idea too. If you like the film, “Shazam!” there are a plethora of cute names in the newest version from the title name and lead character Shazam, to the actor who plays the wizard, Djimon. There was also a television series by the same name from 1974 to 1976 with a whole slew of name ideas. For example, the superhero’s name in the series was Captain Marvel, so you could use either Captain or Marvel as they both make pawesome pet names.

Male Shazam! Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Asher Asher Angel as Billy Baston, a troubled orphan chosen by the wizard, Shazam to be his successor
0	Zachary Zachary Levi as Shazam, the superhero that Billy turns into when he says the name Shazam
0	Shazam Billy turns into the superhero, Shazam every time he says the word, Shazam
0	Djimon Djimon Hounsou as Shazam, an ancient wizard who bestows his powers on Billy Batson
0	Jack Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy Freeman, Billy's foster brother and best friend
0	Ian Ian Chen as Eugene Choi, one of Billy's foster brothers who is an obsessive gaming enthusiast
0	Jovan Jovan Armand as Pedro Peña, one of Billy's foster brothers who is a shy, sensitive kid
0	Cooper Cooper Andrews as Victor Vasquez, the foster father where Billy and his friends live
0	Mark Mark Strong as Dr. Thaddeus Sivana Junior, a physicist who had grown up as an outcast in his wealthy family
0	John John Glover as Thaddeus Bodog Sivana, Thaddeus Junior’s father and head of Sivana
0	Carson Carson MacCormac as Brett Bryer
0	Evan Evan Marsh as Burke Breyer
0	Michael Michael Towns as the young Freddy
0	Toronto “Shazam!” premiered in Toronto on March 15, 2019
0	Krypto Superman’s Kryptonian dog with superpowers like Superman
0	Ragdoll Aka Peter Merkel Jr., is a super escape artist and member of the Secret Six
0	Darksied Known as the God of Evil and one of the most powerful beings in existence
0	Sinestro Once a super hero, now a villain, he can manipulate energy and has his own force field
0	Flash Fastest man alive and a great name for a fast pooch
0	Archangel Aka Warren Worthington III, one of the X-Men with super speed, power, and intelligence
0	Hercules A super strong mutant and the perfect name for a large pup
0	Lightning Lightning Lad is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
0	Colossus A seven foot tall X-Man and a terrific name for a large doggo
0	Wolverine A popular X-Man who has super vision, sharp talons for claws, and telescopic vision
0	Spyke Aka Evan Daniels, a superhero who has natural armor and weapons and can heal himself quickly
0	Robin Batman’s sidekick and partner
0	Mimic A superhero and a fun name for a dog that likes to do what others are doing
0	Impulse Member of the Flash family who can phase and has super memory, smell, touch, and hearing
0	Falcon Aka Sam Wilson, a crime fighter who can fly, read minds, and control animals
0	Chewbacca The furry mutant on Star Wars and a cute name for a large furry brown pupster

Female Shazam! Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Grace Grace Fulton as Mary Bromfield, Billy's foster sister who helps take care of the other kids
0	Faithe Faithe Herman as Darla Dudley, Billy's youngest foster sibling
0	Marta Marta Milans as Rosa Vasquez, the foster mother where Billy and his friends live
0	Andi Andi Osho as Mrs. Glover, a social worker
0	Natalia Natalia Safran as Mrs. Sivana, Thaddeus Junior’s mother
0	Ava Ava Preston as Lillian Price
0	Lotta Lotta Losten as Lynn Crosby
0	Sarah Sarah Bennani as Simone
0	Caroline Caroline Palmer as Billy’s mom
0	Krystal Krystal Kiran as Elahe
0	Georgia Georgia Sivana is the daughter of Thaddeus
0	Sivana The corporation that Thaddeus’ father runs
0	Cyclone Granddaughter of the Red Tornado and has super cyclone powers
0	Arisia This Green Lantern from Space Sector 2815 has blast power, can fly, and has her own force field
0	Ice The superhero who can fly, perform magic, and can turn anything to ice
0	Phantom Phantom Girl, aka Tinya Wazzo can phase through solid objects
0	Zatanna A powerful magician who is the daughter of John Zatara
0	Harley Harley Quinn is Joker’s girlfriend and has the power to fight and beat almost anyone
0	Gypsy Known as Cynthia Reynolds, this superhero can make herself invisible, bend energy, and is psychic
0	Ivy Poison Ivy is known as the queen of poison because she can secrete poison to beat her opponents
0	Mera Aquaman’s wife who has super strength, speed, hearing, and sight
0	Starfire A princess who becomes a warrior and can convert energy to make herself fly
0	Jade Daughter of the Green Lantern who has blast power, super stamina, and has her own force field
0	Rogue A superhero who can absorb memories and strength from others
0	Namora Aquaria Neptunia is Namora, a superhero who can control animals and fly
0	Storm Aka Ororo Munroe, a protector of Earth who can control the weather
0	Gamora Member of the Zen Whoberi and the deadliest woman in the universe
0	Pepper Pepper Potts is the armored hero named Rescue who is Stark’s assistant
0	Mystique This super villain can shape shift and heal others
0	Elektra Daredevil’s enemy and known as the greatest assassin in the world