The Simpsons Dog Names

Introduction

The Simpsons is one of the longest running shows on television and is perhaps the only sitcom whose cast of characters are entirely animated. Created by Matt Groening and initially airing on the Tracey Ullman Show as as animated shorts, The Simpsons brand has been lauded and loved by viewers of all ages, all across the globe. The popularity of the Simpsons is so pervasive that the animated family has transcended television and have appeared in movies, games, music videos, parades, comic books, and more. There's almost no form of media, or anyone living today, that hasn't been affected by The Simpsons in one form or another. The Simpsons have become welcome guests within the homes of millions of fans across the globe, and their whacky exploits have become thoroughly ingrained in pop culture, so naming your dog after one of the many memorable inhabitants of Springfield is a perfect way to show your love for this timeless television series.

The Simpsons Dog Names In Pop Culture

Featured Famous The Simpsons Dog

Santa's Little Helper

This lovable dog is one of the Simpsons' loyal family pets, along with their cats, Snowball I through V. Santa's Little Helper is a brown Greyhound with a very slender, almost seemingly emaciated, appearance and a cheerful, though equally aloof, disposition. A friendly and predominantly mild mannered dog, Santa's Little Helper is very loyal and loving towards his family, though he shares strong bonds with Homer and Bart Simpson in particular. Though he may seem like a simple minded, somewhat air-headed dog initially, Santa's Little Helper has a personality that's just as layered, and a past that's just as colorful, as any of his human family members.

Santa's Little Helper came into the care of the Simpsons family one Christmas, when Homer Simpson was depending on an errant Christmas bonus check to help him buy a memorable and meaningful gift for his family. Due to unforeseen circumstances, that check never arrived. This lead Homer to work as a mall Santa in order to earn enough money to make good on his plans for Christmas. Unfortunately, Homer had still come up short and he began to doubt if he'd be able to earn enough money in time. Coincidentally, or perhaps fatefully, Homer was advised to place his earnings on a dog named "Santa's Little Helper" during a dog race with the promise that the canine would win big at the race. Desperate, Homer used the money he'd earned as a mall Santa to go all in on Santa's Little Helper, interpreting their correlating names to be a sign of providence. Much to his chagrin, Santa's Little Helper had actually came in dead last in the race. This infuriated the dog's coach and owner, who revealed that this most recent loss was the latest in a series of dead-end finishes, leading the man to abandon the poor dog. However, Santa's Little Helper was oblivious to all of the commotion he inadvertently caused and took a liking to Homer and Bart, who'd accompanied his father to the dog race. Homer and Bart decided to keep the Greyhound and bring him back home, where his friendly demeanor and lovable personality won over the rest of the Simpsons clan.

Santa's Little Helper has since had many escapades of his own, siring multiple litters of puppies with other dogs and even working as a mascot for Duff Beer under the name of Suds McDuff, which have reaffirmed his place as the consummate Simpsons dog.

The Simpson's Dog Name Considerations

The Simpsons' assemblage of endearing and unique characters is one of the key reasons, along with the show's great writing and heartfelt story lines, as to why the animated sitcom has become so pervasive in pop culture and, indeed, many aspects of contemporary society. Naturally, naming your dog after one of the many idiosyncratic inhabitants of Springfield is a great way to express which Simpsons' character resonates with you the most; do you love Homer Simpsons oafish yet earnest demeanor? Consider naming your dog after him or one of the many nicknames he's garnered throughout the series' run. Maybe you connect more with Bart Simpson's mischievous and devious personality? You could always name your dog after the Bartman to reflect your rebellious tendencies. Perhaps your favorite character isn't even a member of the eponymous Simpsons family? All of the inhabitants of Springfield are memorable in their own right, and their unique traits and names can provide your dog with an equally endearing title. Though most of the characters from The Simpsons may seem over the top on a surface level, their endearing, relatable, more subtle personality traits are why we've continued to tune into to their show after more than 3 decades of syndication.

Male The Simpsons Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Bart Homer and Marge Simpson's only son with a penchant for mayhem
1	Barney A Moe's Tavern patron so inebriated, he's barely capable of coherent thought
1	Milhouse Bart's apprehensive yet endearing best friend
1	Apu The friendly and mild mannered owner of Springfield's Kwik-E-Mart
0	Santa's Little Helper The Simpsons' family Greyhound
0	Homer The absent-minded patriarch of the Simpsons clan
0	Jay Homer Simpson's middle name
0	Abraham Homer's aloof father and Bart, Lisa, and Maggie's granddad
0	Abe A nickname commonly attributed to Abraham Simpson
0	Ned The Simpsons' pious next door neighbor and Homer's best frenemy
0	Auto Bart and Lisa's free spirited school bus driver
0	Willy The intense, yet hardworking Scottish janitor
0	Moe The proprietor of Moe's Tavern and a good friend of Homer's
0	Lenny A frequent patron of Moe's Tavern and one of Homer's drinking mates
0	Carl Another Moe's Tavern barfly and close friend of Homer's
0	Skinner A reference to Seymour Skinner, the principal of Springfield Elementary School
0	Walter Seymour Skinner's first name, though he's frequently called Seymour instead
0	Burns Homer, Carl, and Lenny's insidious boss who occasionally has his moments
0	Smithers Mr. Burns' personal assistant and man servant
0	Bob A reference to Sideshow Bob, a deranged soul with a grudge against Bart
0	Robert Sideshow Bob's actual first name
0	Krusty The sleazy clown and business man with a heart of gold, though it's rarely brandished
0	Ralph The affable son of Police Chief Wiggum
0	Nelson A major school bully at Springfield Elementary School known for his tendency to laugh at the pain of others
0	Clancy Police Chief Wiggum's first name
0	Cletus A somewhat pensive yet impoverished hillbilly
0	Bongo A dog that Abe Simpson used to own who was later renamed Hendrix
0	Poochie A dog who had to go because his planet needed him
0	Hans This poor, bespectacled old man can never seem to catch a break
0	Zia The potential daughter of Milhouse and Lisa who was seen in a possible future

Female The Simpsons Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Maggie The youngest member of the Simpsons clan whose quite capable for a baby
1	Luann The wife and cousin of Kirk Van Houten and Milhouse's mother
0	Marge Homer's loving wife and the matriarch of the Simpsons' clan
0	Marjorie Marge's fully spelled out first name
0	Patty One of Marge's chain smoking sisters
0	Lisa Marge and Homer's oldest, high-minded daughter
0	Marie Lisa Simpson's middle name
0	Selma Patty's twin sister and Marge's older sibling who, along with Patty, greatly dislike Homer
0	Mona Homer's mother and Abe's estranged ex-wife
0	Edna A somewhat irreverent teacher at Springfield Elementary School
0	Maude The dearly departed wife of Ned Flanders
0	Agnes The geriatric mother of Seymour Skinner
0	Helen The wife of Reverend Lovejoy
0	Jacqueline Patty, Selma, and Marge's mother
0	Laura An old neighbor of the Simpson's and Bart's first crush
0	Ruth Laura's mother who had to raise her daughter, Laura, on her own
0	Eliza An ancestor of the Simpson family who looked as lot like Lisa
0	Abbie Homer's half sister who exhibits similarly silly traits
0	Brittnay The daughter of Springfield's straitlaced anchorman, Kent Brockman
0	Violet A down on her luck orphan who lives in Springfield with her brother Patches
0	Manjula Apu's wife and the mother of their eight children together
0	Sashi One of Manjula and Apu's octuplets
0	Maxine A political official who engaged in a love affair with Mr. Burns
0	Lily One of Mr. Burns' old flames and the mother of Larry Burns
0	Lindsey One of Springfield's most prominent business women and an ex lover of Moe's
0	Mindy A woman who works at the same power plant Homer, Carl, and Lenny work at
0	Sherri A classmate of Bart's who is almost always seen with her twin sister
0	Terri Sherri's identical twin. Terri is the younger of the two
0	Snowball The Simpson's latest cat is a black furred female named Snowball V