The Three Musketeers Inspired Dog Names

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Introduction

Alexandre Dumas is the author of the historical novel The Three Musketeers, a novel that is rather entertaining for those of our age, but, in Dumas' time, was a commentary on current events. Dumas follows the journey of young d'Artagnan, a youth wishing to join the Musketeers of the Guard. Although d'Artagnan is not initially successful in his quest, he does encounter three musketeers - Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. With these musketeers, he becomes involved in happenings of the government. Much of the fiction of the novel is based on the lives of those prominent in the French government during the life of the true d'Artagnan (Charles de Batz-Castelmore d'Artagnan).

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The Three Musketeers Inspired Dog Name Considerations

Many things should be considered when choosing a name based upon the Dumas novel, The Three Musketeers. First, the novel is set in France - particularly, in Paris. Therefore, dogs of French origin are perfect for names associated with The Three Musketeers. Certainly, one of the first breeds that comes to mind is the Poodle. The Standard Poodle is considered to be very much a French dog, although its popularity has spread across the world. 

The French Mastiff, the Dogue de Bordeaux, is best known as the breed featured in Turner and Hooch. Hooch played a comic foil to Tom Hanks in the film, with his predominant feature being his propensity for slobbering. 

Two breeds which find their origins in the Pyrenean Mountains are also particularly suited for a name inspired by The Three Musketeers novel. Not to be confused with the Great Pyrenees dog (although they are related), the Pyrenean Mountain Dog was at one time a livestock dog. However, he is even more suited to a The Three Musketeers-inspired name because he became an official royal court dog in the 1700s. The Pyrenean Shepherd dog is considered one of the oldest in French history. They worked along the Great Pyrenees dog as livestock dogs as well. 

Male The Three Musketeers Inspired Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
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Keifer
Kiefer Sutherland plays the part of Athos in the 1993 film
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d'Artagnan
The young nobleman who wishes to join the Musketeers but is initially refused
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Porthos
A courageous musketeer who often endangers himself in order to protect his friends
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Planchet
A minor character who assists the musketeers
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Aramis
One of the three musketeers; this name is fitting of a Poodle
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Charlie
Charlie Sheen plays the part of Aramis in the 1993 film
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Athos
Generally considered the leader of the trio
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Chris
Chris O'Donnell plays the part of d'Artagnan in the 1993 film
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Oliver
Oliver Platt plays the part of Porthos in the 1993 film
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Cardinal
Cardinal Richelieu was an adviser to King Louis
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Tim
Tim Curry played the part of Cardinal Richelieu
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Rochefort
An enemy of the Musketeers
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Girard
Girard does not like d'Artagnan because he caught the gallant fellow kissing his sister
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Paul
Paul McGann plays the part of Girard
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Louis
King Louis is the reigning monarch during this time period
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Hugh
Hugh O'Connor plays the part of King Louis XIV
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Henri
Henri Aramitz is the historical figure on whom Aramis the musketeer is based
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Christopher
Christopher Adamson is the actor who portrays Henri in the 1993 film
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Parker
A servant of Milady Winter
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Philip
Philip Tan plays the part of Parker
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Erwin
Erwin Leder plays the part of a peasant in the 1993 movie
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Axel
Axel Anselm plays the part of the larger musketeer group
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Matthew
Matthew Macfadyen plays the part of Athos in the 2011 film
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Luke
Luke Evans plays the part of Aramis
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Ray
Ray Stevenson plays the part of Porthos in the 2011 film
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Orlando
Orlando Bloom plays the part of the Duke of Buckingham
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Logan
Logan Lerman plays the part of d'Artagnan in the 2011 film
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Dexter
Dexter Fletcher plays the part of d'Artagnan's father, who encourages him to join the musketeers
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Mads
Mads Mikkelson plays the part of Rochefort
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Freddie
Freddie Fox plays King Louis XIV in the 2011 film

Female The Three Musketeers Inspired Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
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Constance
Lady in waiting to Queen Anne
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Sabine
Sabine Ehgelberg is the assistant art director
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Roxy
Roxy Konrad was the art department director in the 2011 film
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Bijou
This unique name means "jewel," and it is fitting of a rare dog breed such as the Mastiff
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Lady
Milady de Winter is the antagonist of the story; she is pure evil
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Milla
Milla Jovovich was in The Three Musketeers
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Helen
Helen George plays a minor part in the 2011 film
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Jane
Jane Perry plays the role of d'Artagnan's mother
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Yvonne
Yvonne Pajonkowski plays a minor part in the 2011 film
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Gabriella
Gabriella Wilde plays the part of Constance in the 2011 film
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Anne
Queen Anne is a Spanish princess who is a friend to the musketeers
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Nina
Nina Elchlinger plays the part of a lady in waiting in the 2011 film
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Rebecca
Rebecca De Mornay plays the part of the Countess de Winter in the 1993 film
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Julie
Julie Delpy plays the part of Constance in the 1993 film
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Emma
Emma Moore plays a minor part in the 1993 film
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Nichola
Nichola Cordey plays the part of a barmaid in the 1993 film
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Hertha
Hertha Hareiter was an art director for the 1993 film
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Lynda
Lynda Armstrong was an assistant make-up artist in the 1993 film
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Monika
Monika Fischer-Vorauer was an assistant make-up artist
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Nadine
Nadine Merkl played the part of an unnamed woman on a bridge in the 2011 film
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Christine
Christine Rothe served as an executive producer of the 2011 film
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Silvia
Silvia Tollmann worked as a line producer in the 2011 film
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Miki
Miki Emmrich is unit production manager for the 2011 movie
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Katharina
Katharina Hofmann worked as a crowd director in the 2011 film
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Tanja
Tanja Baumgartner worked in the art department in the 2011 film
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Brita
Brita Hofman worked in the art department during the 2011 film
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Bebe
This name means "baby," it is a great name for your furbaby
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Cherie
Meaning "beloved," this name is fitting of a Yorkie
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Esme
This name means "esteemed;" this name suits a Poodle

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Richelieu's name story for The Three Musketeers Inspired Dog Names
Richelieu
Male
Giant Schnauzer
Salisbury, NC
Personality
Timid yet very courageous

A handsome young GS. He is intelligent and protective. He is we’ll mannered in public and at home. My wife decided Richelieu was the perfect name, I agree.