The Mask Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

The Mask is a dark comedy comic book that was described by its creators, John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke, as being "a combination of Tex Avery and the Terminator." Many folks who are familiar with The Mask franchise may think of the 1994 film adaptation which starred Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz in their prime - a film which was very lighthearted, fun, and somewhat uplifting. The original comic strip that the film is based on, however, could only be described as being lighthearted or uplifting on Opposite Day; it's a gory, terrifying piece of fiction that evokes laughs via a particularly dark hue of gallows humor. Both pieces of work are enjoyable in their own right, just know that The Mask comic strip definitely is not for kids.

The Mask Inspired Dog Names In Pop Culture

Featured Famous The Mask Dog

Milo

They say that behind every good man is a good woman. Well, if we're going to start making blanketed statements like that, then we say that beside every good man is a good dog. Milo is that dog for Stanley Ipkis, the main character of both The Mask film and the series' first comic strip. Milo is an adorable Jack Russell Terrier that lives with Stanley in his small apartment. Our Featured Famous dog of the hour was portrayed by a canine actor named Max McCarter, who was 5 years old at the time. Max actually lived for a very long time, far exceeding the normal life expectancy of a Jack Russell Terrier.

Milo's role in the 1994 film was actually fairly large, making him something of a full-fledged supporting cast member. By the film's beginning, Milo simply assumes the role of Stanley's only true friend; the dog doesn't secretly insult the man or try to manipulate him for his own gain. He just genuinely loves Stanley and is eager to be by his side through the good times and the bad. Whenever Stanley makes it back home from a stressful day at work, Milo is always there to cheer him up and help Stanley find a silver lining.

Things change, however, when Stanley brings a strange mask back home with him one night. Stanley had actually already placed the mask on his face, so he was in his Big Head form by the time he returned home. Milo was initially perplexed by all of this craziness but was able to eventually figure out that Big Head was just an alternate persona that his master had assumed. Stanley then proceeds to get mixed up in some seriously deep stuff throughout the course of the film. Milo continues to support him and look out for him, even going so far as to risk life and limb for Stanley.

Indeed, Milo gets his time to shine during the last portion of the film; when Stanley and his love interest Tina (Cameron Diaz's character) are in dire straits, Milo puts on the mask himself to save them from certain doom. This is actually one of the film's more infamous scenes, as Milo's Big Head form was equal parts awe-inspiring and terrifying! Nevertheless, the dog retained his loyalty to Stanley and ultimately helped him save the day. The film ends with Milo carrying the mask offscreen - an act that was intended to leave the door open for a potential sequel.

The Mask Inspired Dog Name Considerations

In line with Arcudi's and Mahnke's description of The Mask, you may take a liking to the series if you're a big fan of the Tex Avery, Chuck Jones cartoons from the 1930s a la Droopy the Dog and Looney Tunes. Both The Mask comics and films are filled to the brim with references to old school cartoons; from the way the titular character (known as Big Head in the comics) walks, talks, and acts to franchise's outlandish sense of humor, you'll likely fall head over heels for The Mask series if you're a big ToonHead. This will lead you to calling your dog either Droopy, Looney, Grifter, Lobo or Big and appropriately so.

If you're a fan of dark comedy franchises like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Bojack Horseman, or Rick and Morty then you'll probably also find yourself a huge fan of The Mask comic series. Numerous characters encounter a mysterious mask that transforms them into the previously mentioned Big Head and allows them to act on their most basic impulses. The books spend a bit of time meditating on weighty subject matter, but they mostly focus on gritty, gory, goofy storytelling.

The 1994 Jim Carrey led film, on the other hand, is a much more family-friendly romp (at least in comparison to comics) that's more in line with the likes of Space Jam or Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Big Head/Stanley Ipkis is also much more of a heroic character in the film, dispatching his foes in playfully devious yet ultimately nonlethal ways. Take on a movie role and consider a name from this film instead!

Male The Mask Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Milo Stanley's best four legged friend
0	Max Max McCarter portrayed Milo in 1994
0	Jack Y'know, because Max is a Jack Russell Terrier
0	Russell The second human name found in Jack Russell Terrier
0	Stanley The first person who we see don The Mask
0	Stan A short nickname for Stanley
0	Jim Comedic legend Jim Carrey played Stanley
0	James Jim Carrey's first actual name
0	John John Arcudi wrote some of the early The Mask comics
0	Arc In reference to Arcudi
0	Doug Doug Mahnke was the artist who was partnered with John Arcudi
0	Mahnke In reference to Doug's last name
0	Mitch Mitch Kellaway is the cop who tries to take down Big Head
0	Kellaway The Lieutenant's last name
0	Walter A strongman who's capable of hurting Big Head
0	Angelo Film shots were done in Los Angeles
0	Ray Ray Tuttle was featured prominently in The Hunt for Green October
0	Edge Stanley works at Edge City Bank
0	Lionel A detective Lieutenant Kellaway faces off against
0	Bongo Scenes were shot at the Coco Bongo Club
0	Dorian Dorian Tyrell is Tina's original boyfriend and the film's antagonist
0	Tyrell Taken from Dorian's last name
0	Peter Character actor Peter Greene played Dorian in the film
0	Doro A play on Dorian
0	Arthur Arthur Neuman is a Professor who doubts the power of the Mask
0	Bart The A.G. Bartlett Building is used as the bank
0	Ben The always calm and cool Ben Stein played Dr. Neuman in the film
0	Grifter From the comic Grifter and the Mask
0	Pretorius Dr. Pretorius is the main antagonist from the animated series
0	Tim Tim Curry voiced over Dr. Pretorius

Female The Mask Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Jade The Mask was made of Jade
1	Agnes Stanley's shotgun toting landlord
1	Cookie Cookie BaBoom is a villain with an explosive personality
1	Cree Cree Summer of KND fame vocies over Cookie
1	Jennifer Ms. Peenman's niece
1	Vicky Davida Steelmine's real first name
1	Madeline The mother of Ray's daughter
1	Matilda Stanley's love interest in the first episode of the cartoon
1	Hattie Lobe/Mask comic is based in Manhattan
1	Esmeralda A Poodle that Milo dated in the cartoon
-1	Tina Stanley's love interest from the 1994 film
-1	Masque Spelling from the comics
-1	Cameron Cameron Diaz played Tina
-1	Nancy Nancy Fish portrayed Ms. Peenman in the film
-1	Tress Tress MacNeille voiced over Ms. Peenman in the animated series
-1	Peggy Peggy Brandt is one of Stanley's coworkers
-1	May Based on the comic anthology Mayhem
-1	Amy Amy Yasbeck portrayed Peggy in the 1994 film
-1	Heidi Heidi Shannon voiced over Peggy in the cartoon
-1	Evelyn A bookish woman Stanley went out with once
-1	Emily Character in The Mask: The Hunt for Green October
-1	Kath Kath Soucie of the Simpsons fame voiced over Evelyn
-1	Katherine Kath Soucie's full first name
-1	Gorgonzola The Patron Goddess of Cheese
-1	Gorgon The name of Medusa's species
-1	Davida Davida Steelmine is a popular magician from the cartoon
-1	Kat Stanley's girlfriend Katherine also wore the Mask
-1	Mask - Ina Mask + Tina
-1	Vegas Grifter and the Mask comic is based in Las Vegas
-1	Marsha A play on The Mask/Marshall Law