Introduction
There’s lots of inspiration to be taken from the epic fantasy, The Hobbit. First published by J. R.R. Tolkien in 1937, the fantastic fantasy was turned into three movies, released between 2012 and 2014. With so many villages, towns, characters and creatures, we can't help but feel connected and inspired. If you love The Hobbit and are getting a new canine, why not choose a Hobbit inspired name? So much inspiration can be taken from the novel and the movies. If you’re still not sure what name to choose then keep reading this name guide; we will help you to narrow down your search with a few recommendations.
The Hobbit Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
Tolkien has certainly inspired many people
over the years. His flair for fantasy is
truly unique. The way he constructs different races, religions and languages,
along with multiple subplots and characters makes it feel somewhat real to us. The Hobbit is action packed and takes place in a world we can believe in. You can watch the movies and read the novel
several times and still find yourself surprised by something you missed last
time you read the book or viewed the film.
In popular culture, the movies are recent
which means younger generations are familiar with at least adaptations of
Tolkien’s work, increasing its popularity. The spotlight name for
this guide is Gandalf, inspired by Hobbit character, Gandalf the Grey. Gandalf is a lovable, powerful and intelligent
wizard that appears in The Hobbit and
The Lord of the Rings novels and movies. He is very brave and loyal. The name Gandalf is
said to come from Norse mythology and there are also Swedish links to the name.
A North Carolina Shiloh Shepherd named
Gandalf received national media attention in 2007 for his heroic rescue actions. This Shiloh works as a rescue dog, which is
common for the Shiloh breed.
Gandalf caught the scent of boy scout that had been missing in the North
Carolina mountains for four days. Search
and rescue had scoured the area with trained dogs for days, and a heat-sensing
helicopter had joined in the search for the 12-year-old boy and were not able to locate him. Until Gandalf appeared on the scene.
Following the rescue, the boy was rushed to
hospital. He suffered from extreme dehydration
and exposure to cold. Without the help of Gandalf, the boy’s fate could have
been very different. Just like Gandalf
in The Hobbit, this Shiloh showed bravery, resilience and intelligence. Shilohs were originally a herding dog, but
they make great family pets as they are gentle, with a kind temperament. Sources suggest that they often find themselves
in receipt of the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen award.
Gandalf is not the only Hobbit inspired name to gain media attention. In 2008, a giant Newfoundland dog named Bilbo hit headlines after his Lifeguard owner was prevented from taking him onto the beach due to summertime by-laws. There was a petition created by the public in that area, because Bilbo had previous saved three lives while patrolling with his owner. It was agreed that he could go on certain days of the week due to the nature of his work. Sadly, in 2015, Bilbo hit the headlines again, as his owner had reported his death on Social Media.
The Hobbit Inspired Dog Name Considerations
There are lots of considerations to make when choosing a name for your four-legged friend. Choosing the right The Hobbit inspired name can be challenging, as there are certain things that might influence your decision.
If your new pooch is the boss, then you could choose a name like Smaug. You may consider a character that is loyal and brave, like Bilbo, or powerful, like Gandalf. Color inspiration is a possibility when choosing a name. For example, names like Elvenking, Saruman the White, Mirkwood, or Legolas could represent the white or cream-colored coat. Rivendell Elf, Elrond, has dark hair, so this could represent the darker coated pooch. For the energetic and fast canine who enjoys agility, you could pick Tauriel, Kili, or Bard. You could also choose a symbolic name; for example, the Arkenstone represents wealth.
Another name consideration can be made based on size. For instance, the feisty Hobbits and Dwarves are small is size. The name Hobbit is perfect for a smaller pooch, and if your pooch is a great leader, then Thorin could be a suitable name. If your new addition is mischievous, a name like Azog, Bert or Burglar could prove more desirable. Take a look at the suggestions below and make a list of any names you like for your new addition!
Male The Hobbit Inspired Dog Names
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Gandalf
Inspired by wizard Gandalf the Grey
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Balin
A dwarf in Thorin's company and older brother of Dwalin
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Bilbo
Inspired by Hobbit character Bilbo Baggins
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Burglar
Bilbo is employed as a burglar by a company of dwarves
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Hobbit
A small creature with large feet who lives in the Shire
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Chubb
Inspired by Chubb and Burrowes auctioneers in the Shire
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Radagast
A wizard and cousin of Gandalf
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Dain
Second cousin to Thorin; appears in The Battle of the Five Armies
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Thorin
Inspired by Dwarf leader Thorin Oakenshield
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Fili
Thorin's nephew and brother of Kili
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Kili
Thorin's nephew and Fili's brother
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Dwalin
Younger brother of Balin and part of Thorin's company
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Dori
The dwarf who carries Bilbo through the goblin tunnels
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Elrond
An Elf; Master of Rivendell
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Elvenking
King of the Mirkwood Elves
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Bard
Inspired by Bard the Bowman who slays Smaug
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Beorn
Beorn the skin-changer is able to take the form of a bear
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Bert
A troll captured by the company
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Smaug
The greedy dragon who took the Lonely Mountain from the Dwarves
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Eagle
Inspired by the giant eagles who save the Company
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Bolg
He succeeds the Great Goblin and leads the goblins into battle
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Saruman
Inspired by the white wizard Saruman the white
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Alfrid
Inspired by the greedy Alfrid Lickspittle of Lake-town
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Azog
Known as the Defiler and The Pale Orc
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Braga
The captain of the Lake-town Guard
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Percy
Percy is the name of Lake-town's Gatekeeper
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Elros
An Elf of the Woodland Realm and captain of the Woodland Guard
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Warg
Inspired by the animals ridden by Orcs in battle
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Ragash
An Orc that reports to Azog
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Bungo
The name of Bilbo's father
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Female The Hobbit Inspired Dog Names
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Durin
Inspired by Durin's day; The Dwarves New Year
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Moonlight
Reveals the secret door to the Lonely Mountain on Durin's day
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Arkenstone
The King's jewel burgled by Bilbo in the Lonely Mountain
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Jewel
Inspired by the jewels in the Lonely Mountain vault
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Goldie
Inspired by all the gold in the vault of the Lonely Mountain
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Belladonna
The name of Bilbo's mother
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Silver
Bilbo suspects his cousins have made off with some of his silver spoons
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Gram
Inspired by Mount Gram; home of Goblins
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Dis
Female dwarf and Thorin's sister; mother of Fili and Kili
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Mirkwood
Inspired by the Mirkwood Elves
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Rhosgobel
Southwest of Mirkwood where Radagast dwells
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Lake
Inspired by Lake-town
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Esgorath
Lake-town's full name is Esgorath upon the Long Lake
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Raven
Inspired by an intelligent raven living beside the Lonely Mountain
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Galadriel
Inspired by Lady Galadriel; The Lady of Light
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Lady
A perfect name for your pooch inspired Lady Galadriel
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Misty
Inspired by the Misty Mountains
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Betsy
Inspired by barmaid Betsy Butterbur
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Prancing Pony
Inspired by the tavern in The Hobbit
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Bree
A village of Men and Hobbits
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Hilda
Hilda refuses Alfrid entry to Lake-town after Smaug's death
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Bianca
Inspired by Hilda Bianca of Lake-town
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Butter
Inspired by the surname of barmaid Betsy Butterbur
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Journey
Inspired by the title of the first Hobbit movie
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Tilda
Daughter of Bard the Bowman of Lake-town
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Sigrid
A daughter of Bard the Bowman who shoots down Smaug
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Tauriel
She shoots a bow and arrow well; attracted to Kili
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Rivendell
An Elven village; Elrond is master of Rivendell
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Evangeline
Evangeline Lilly; The actress that plays Tauriel
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Magic
Inspired by Sauron's magic ring
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