Standard Poodle Dog Names

Introduction

Poodles are, without a doubt, among the most popular dog breeds around the globe. The breed originated in Germany and has been around as early as the 14th century. Back then, most Poodles were trained to become water retrieving dogs, which is how the breed got its name. The term Poodle came from the German word pudel which means both “to splash” and “puddle”. The breed’s name perfectly highlights its water retrieving abilities. The Poodle comes in three different sizes, with the Standard Poodle being the largest kind. In the early 90s, Standard Poodles were usually used as water retrieving and hunting dogs. Nowadays, however, Standard Poodles are acquired and trained to become companions. Poodles are exceptionally smart and companionable; they easily get along with people, particularly children, and other dog breeds.

Standard Poodle Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Standard Poodle Dog

Maurice

The Poodle breed is loved by popular figures and highly acknowledged in the film industry. In fact, Poodles have made tons of appearances in a vast selection of films throughout the years. Examples of such films include Edward Scissorhands, 102 Dalmatians, Babe: Pig in the City, Best in Show, Beverly Hillbillies, Good Boy, Hansel and Gretel and many more! Perhaps the most notable feature of the Standard Poodle is in the 2004 romance-comedy box office hit Princess Diaries 2.

Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement is the second installment to the Princess Diaries franchise. Unlike the first movie, this sequel isn’t based on any book. The cast for this film include A-list actors and actresses like Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Chris Pine, Hector Elizondo, and Heather Matarazzo.

The plot revolves around Princess Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) and her quest to becoming the new Queen of Genovia. As Princess Mia turned 21, she learns that her grandmother, Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews), is stepping down as Queen of Genovia, leaving her with no choice but to take the crown and become the new queen. However, she also learns that Genovian law only coronates married princesses, and that she needs to find herself a husband within 30 days.

In the film, Queen Clarisse, the grandmother of Princess Mia, owns a spoiled and well-pampered white Standard Poodle named Maurice. Maurice is often seen sitting beside Queen Clarisse, wearing a crown and a bling collar; she also loves chasing Princess Mia’s cat, Fat Louie.

The Standard Poodle that played the role of Maurice is named Gatsby in real life. The handlers and trainers on-set have very high regards for Gatsby. They mentioned how easy it was to work with Gatsby to the point that they didn’t need to use the Standard Poodle’s stunt double anymore. According to them, Gatsby was an “awesome dog and was game for anything the director threw at him.” They also regarded him as a very sweet and gentle dog. Gatsby is a superstar on his own, having starred in several commercials and TV shows in America. His majestic performance for his role as Maurice in the Princess Diaries 2 will always be iconic and remembered by many.

To this day, the Standard Poodle continues to win the hearts of film and TV show directors. The AKC states that the overall count of Standard Poodles in the USA alone is steadily increasing. The Standard Poodle remains to be one of the most prominent and most favorite dog breed of all time.

Standard Poodle Dog Name Considerations

Selecting the best fitting name for your Standard Poodle can be tough. Naturally, all dog owners would want a special name for their newly acquired furbabies. However, not all dog parents know what factors they should consider in naming their dogs.

For the Standard Poodle, there are a lot of factors to take into account that can greatly help you choose a name. One important factor is the origin of the breed. As previously mentioned, the Poodle originated in Germany, so it would be sensible to choose a name that is German, or at least relating to German culture. Although the breed originated in Germany, it is also recognized and widely famous in other countries, specifically France. As a matter of fact, the Poodle, called caniche in French, is often mistaken as the national dog of France. Bearing these in mind, it would also make sense to choose a French name or a name that can be directly connected to France.

Apart from the origin, another factor to consider is the breed’s personality. Standard Poodles are very smart, cheerful, friendly, very loving, brave, and versatile dogs. You can choose a name that defines and reflects your dog’s personality.

The final and easiest factor to take into account is your dog’s coat color. Poodles can either be solid-colored or parti-colored. Generally, they come in different solid colors: black, white, beige, grey, red, and apricot. If you don’t want to dig much further, you can just choose a name based on the color of your Poodle’s coat.

Male Standard Poodle Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Winter The coldest season; white pieces of ice, also known as snow; good for white-coated Standard Poodles
0	Berlin The capital city of Germany
0	Ash Hebrew name meaning "happy; ashes are usually color gray, good for gray-coated Standard Poodles
0	Dortmund A big city in the northern region of Germany
0	Bonn A city in Western Germany
-1	Henri German name meaning "home ruler"
-1	Munich A famous German city
-1	Ames Means “companion” in French
-1	Iven French name meaning “little archer”
-1	Hamburg The second biggest and most populated city in Germany
-1	Leon Means “brave as a lion” in French
-1	Kiel A port city in Germany
-1	Hubert French name meaning “clever man”
-1	Schwarz Means “black” in German; good for black-coated Standard Poodles
-1	Darrell French name meaning “darling”
-1	Weimar A city in the central part of Germany
-1	Onyx A black colored stone; good for black-coated Standard Poodles
-1	Porter Means “gatekeeper” in French
-1	Zak Means “pure” in Hebrew; good for white and beige-coated Standard Poodles
-1	Frank Shortened version for Frankfurt, the fifth largest city in Germany
-1	Austin French name meaning “majestic”
-1	Gunther Means “battle” in German
-1	Kort Means “bold” in German
-1	Lyon A city in France
-1	Burgh Means “protection” in German
-1	Gregor German name that means “vigilant watchman”
-1	Wyatt French name meaning “little warrior”
-1	Waldorf Name of a famous hotel in Germany
-1	Dieter German name that means “people’s army”
-1	Finn Means “fair” and “white” in Old Irish; good for white-coated Standard Poodles

Female Standard Poodle Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Joli Means “lovely” in German
0	Minnie German name meaning “resolute protector”
0	Alice French name meaning “graceful”
0	Adelyte German name meaning “has good humor”
0	Dior Means “golden” in French
0	Nancy A city in the North-Eastern region of France
0	Alberta Means both “noble” and “bright” in German
0	Milda A small city in Germany
0	Rika German name that means “powerful protector”
0	Lela Means “faithful” in French
0	Olive A bitter fruit that’s color black when ripe; good for black-coated Standard Poodles
0	Matilde German name that means “strong fighter”
0	Lacy Means “cheerful” in French
0	Adele German name that means “noble”
0	Cher Means “darling” or “beloved” in French
0	Süss Means “sweet” in German
0	Walda German name that means “ruler”
0	Pearl White, round stones that form inside of an oyster; good for white and beige-coated Standard Poodles
0	Erma Means “warrior” in German
0	Bela Means “white” in Hungarian; good for white-coated Standard Poodles
0	Alda Means “wise” in German
0	Rhine A river in Germany; one of the longest rivers in Europe
0	Ange Means “angel” in French
0	Dresden A city in Eastern Germany
0	Berta German name meaning “bright ruler”
0	Bruna Means “dark warrior” in German; good for gray and black-coated Standard Poodles
0	Blasa Means “fire” in German; good for red and apricot-coated Standard Poodles
0	Ember Glowing hot coal; good name for black Standard Poodles
0	Della Means “bright” in German
0	Gretel Means “pearl” in German; good name for white and beige-coated Standard Poodles

Written by a Shiba Inu lover Pam Gueco

Published: 02/23/2018, edited: 05/02/2024

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