Introduction
The comic book character Spider-Man is huge in popular culture. There have been six live-action movies so far, but the three most recent movies are based on The Amazing Spider-Man. There is a lot of inspiration that we can take from our favorite comic book heroes. Your new companion might remind you of your hero, or you may even find some inspiration from the misunderstood characters, or even the villainous characters in the Spider-Man comic book, TV animated series, or even the movies. This name guide will give every Spider-Man fan a comprehensive list of ideas and hopefully inspire you into choosing the right Spider-Man inspired name for your new addition!
Spider-Man Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
Max is a great name for your four-legged friend, and it is often a shortened form of the names Maximilian or Maxwell. The name Maximilian actually comes from the Roman name Maximus, meaning saint and martyr. Max is the spotlight name today, in honor of, Max the Jack Russell Terrier (also known as the Parson Russell Terrier), belonging to Jim Carrey’s character, in the 1994 comedy movie, The Mask. Max has to look after his Jekyll-and-Hyde-like owner, who changes his personality every time he puts on the green magical mask.
The Jack Russell Terrier was recognized by the American Kennel Club as the Parsons Russell Terrier in 1997. The AKC suggest that this breed is athletic, friendly and clever which is a nice description for this breed, as they are very loyal and easy to train. The Jack Russell Terrier is thought to originate from England, although its exact origin is unknown.
In relation to Spider-Man, the name Max is inspired by character Maxwell ‘Max’ Dillon, who becomes the evil villain, Electro. Max isn’t evil in the beginning of The Amazing Spider-Man movie. He is a very clever, yet misunderstood man who nobody listens to, and it’s society who instigates his evil streak, following an accident involving a power line. From that moment on, he feeds on electricity and can use this against others by firing electrical charges towards his opponent.
With Spider-Man in mind, there are many other names that are suitable when naming your pooch, as names like Peter, Parker and Harry are growing increasingly popular and often make it onto ‘most popular’ lists. A Collie named Peter was commended as a search and rescue dog in 1946 for his service during World War II. Obviously, Peter is an iconic name in the world of Spider-Man, as Spider-Man is Peter Parker's secret identity. But I hope your lips are sealed, as that's a secret!
Spider-Man Inspired Dog Name Considerations
There is a lot of inspiration to be taken from comic book characters such as Spider-Man. The comics, movies and shows are filled with heroes and villains that we can relate to, that we might become attached to, and who we might find inspiration from.
A name like Ben is ideal if you have a loyal and heroic pooch, like Peter’s Uncle Ben. There are characters like Aunt May, a strong female character and a big influence on Peter’s life. Obviously, J. Jonah Jameson is a ruthless newspaper publisher, good if you have a dog with a strong personality. Dr. Octopus is a very talented scientist, but he uses his knowledge to do evil, rather than good. You could consider Gwen if you have a little Maltese and Mary Jane for your red-haired little girly pooch!
Remember, when choosing a name, take your time and write down a few that you like. Ask yourself, what suits my companion? What is their temperament like? Have a read through the top 30 male and female name lists below, and see if Spider-Man can inspire you!
Male Spider-Man Inspired Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 5 |
Parker
Inspired by Peter Parker who is Spider-Man
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| 4 |
Flash
Inspired by high school bully Flash Thompson who bullies Peter Parker
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| 3 |
Max
Inspired by Max Dillon who becomes Electro
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| 1 |
Harry
Inspired by Peter Parker's best friend Harry Osborn
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| 1 |
Ben
Peter Parker's uncle Ben is murdered by Walter Hardy
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| 1 |
Miles
Dr. Miles Warren is a Professor of Biochemistry at Empire State University
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| 0 |
Ned
Inspired by Daily Bugle reporter Ned Lee
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| -1 |
George
Inspired by hero captain George Stacy; Gwen's father
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| -1 |
Kong
Kenny Kong is Flash Thompson's best friend and sidekick
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| -1 |
Crusher
Crusher Hogan is the Wrestler that Spider-Man faces for money
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| -1 |
Flint
Flint Marko becomes supervillain Sandman
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| -1 |
Octavius
Inspired by Otto Octavius who becomes the evil Dr. Octopus
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| -1 |
Otto
The first name of Dr. Octavius
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| -1 |
Brock
Inspired by character Eddie Brock who works as a Lab Assistant
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| -1 |
Venom
Eddie Brock becomes this villain after the alien symbiote bonds with him
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| -1 |
Kraven
Inspired by character Kraven the Hunter
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| -1 |
Sergei
Inspired by character Sergei Kravinoff, Kraven the Hunter
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| -1 |
Molten
Molten man is Mark Allen; Liz Allan's brother
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| -2 |
Jonah
Inspired by loud-mouth Daily Bugle publisher
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| -2 |
Tombstone
A villain character, the wealthy Lonnie Thompson Lincoln
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| -2 |
Hammerhead
A villain from the Big Man's criminal empire
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| -2 |
Vulture
A villain who has developed a magnetic form of anti-gravity
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| -2 |
Electro
A supervillain with a freakish electro-power after an accident at Oscorp
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| -3 |
Curt
Dr. Curt Connors transforms into the villain Lizard
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| -3 |
Randy
Randy Robertson is on Midtown high school's football team
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| -3 |
Ted
Dr. Ted Twaki is Tricorp's head scientist
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| -3 |
Walter
After Cat Burglar Walter Hardy; Felicia Hardy's father
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| -3 |
Rhino
Alexander O'Hirn is experimented on and becomes Rhino
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| -3 |
Goblin
Inspired by Norman Osborn who becomes the Green Goblin
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| -3 |
Mysterio
Chameleon's partner in crime
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Female Spider-Man Inspired Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 3 |
May
Inspired by Peter Parker's Aunt May who is his legal guardian
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| 2 |
Stacy
Inspired by Peter Parker's love interest Gwen Stacy
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| 2 |
Gwen
Gwen Stacy is played by Emma Stone in the Amazing Spider-Man movie
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| 2 |
Anna
Inspired by Mary Jane Watson's Aunt Anna Watson
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| 1 |
Erin
A young admirer of Spider-Man
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| 0 |
Mary-Jane
Inspired by Peter Parker's friend and later love interest
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| 0 |
Tiny
A great male or female dog name inspired by character Tiny Mckeever
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| 0 |
Cindy
Cindy Moon was bitten by the same Spider as Peter Parker
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| -1 |
Martha
Martha Connors is Curt Connors' wife
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| -1 |
Glory
Glory Grant is a friendly but popular kid in Midtown high school
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| -1 |
Sally
Inspired by Sally Avril; a snobby cheerleader
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| -1 |
Sha Shan
Inspired by Flash Thompson's love interest Sha Shan Nguyen
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| -1 |
Betty
Jonah Jameson's personal secretary; very calm and tolerant
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| -1 |
Felicia
Felicia Hardy is the thief Black Cat
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| -1 |
Ashley
Dr. Ashley Kafka is a psychiatrist at Ravencroft
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| -1 |
Calypso
Inspired by Kraven the Hunter's lover Calypso Ezili
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| -1 |
Sable
Sable Manfredi is crime lord Silvio Mandfredi's daughter
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| -1 |
Silver
Silver Sable is Sable Manfredi's villainus name
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| -1 |
Liz
Inspired by Liz Allan; a popular cheerleader at Midtown high school
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| -1 |
Latina
The comic book depiction of Liz Allan
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| -1 |
Jean
Inspired by police officer Jean Dewolff
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| -1 |
Debra
Dr Debra Whitman is Miles Warren's employee
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| -1 |
Sky
Inspired by the Big Sky Lounge managed by mobster Blackie Gaxton
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| -1 |
Joan
Inspired by J. Jonah Jameson's wife Joan Jameson
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| -1 |
Emily
Emily Osborn is the wife of Norman Osborn and mom of Harry
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| -1 |
Jess
Inspired by Jessica Drew; a clone created by Dr. Octopus
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| -1 |
Silk
The name of Cindy Moon's spider character
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| -1 |
Ana
Adriana Ana Soria known as the Spider Queen
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| -1 |
Serena
Serena Patel became the head of Alchemax's Shadow Division
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| -1 |
Cassie
Inspired by character Cassandra Webb a psychic mutant
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Written by a Jack-Chi lover Janet Cooper
Published: 02/06/2018, edited: 03/21/2022
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