Introduction
Valentine's Day Dog Names in Pop Culture
Valentine's Day dogs are an essential part of Valentine's Day pop culture from exchanging Pound Puppies in the 1980's to Valentine's Day dog movies featured on the Hallmark Channel; dogs are definitely a big part of the tradition today. It also seems that some rescue dogs gain worldwide celebrity status for their unique stories. One such dog, with a Valentine's Day name, made headlines in February 2017. Cupid, a Pyrenees mix puppy, was found in such a deplorable state, thrown away in a trash bag in a garbage can in Toronto, Canada. The then nameless puppy was only eight weeks old and was missing his two front legs.
Fortunately, a good Samaritan found the poor suffering puppy and brought him to a local rescue for rehabilitation. The sweet puppy was found in February and owing the season of love as well as his heart-shaped nose; his rescuers named him Cupid. Cupid's Internet fame rose quickly as his sad beginnings and triumphant recovery made headlines across the globe. Cupid was fitted with prosthetics resembling skis and later a front wheel to help the growing puppy adjust to his new life. Rescue dogs, especially those who have such sad starts are always capable of stealing our hearts, and Cupid befits his name well.
Cupid is a popular choice for Valentine's Day dogs but so is Hallmark. The Hallmark Channel is well-known in pop culture for their heartfelt productions and Valentine's Day brings out some of the media company's best love stories. No Valentine's Day movie is complete without some puppy love. In 2012, Hallmark released Puppy Love featuring a single mom who adopts a dog named Jake from the pound for her daughter. Jake's former owner tracks down his dog who got lost and finds his new family can't live without him and this leads to romance. Hallmark also released another feature in 2018 titled Walking the Dog. This Valentine's Day movie brings two lawyers, who are pitted against one another, together through their dogs' mutual affection for each other. Hallmark makes for an excellent Valentine's Day dog name, and owners can cuddle up with their favorite pooch while watching Valentine's Day movies. Another notable movie featuring lovers and dogs is the Diane Lane and John Cusack flick, Must Love Dogs. Mother Theresa, the large Newfoundland Dog is another example of a great pop culture name for a dog that brings two people together.
Valentine's Day Dog Name Considerations
Male Valentine's Day Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 8 |
Romeo
Juliet's star crossed lover
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| 5 |
Casanova
A ladies man
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| 4 |
Cupid
A boy-like god of love and desire
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| 4 |
Red
A color often associated with Valentine's Day and love
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| 3 |
Beso
Spanish for kiss
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| 3 |
Amour
French for love
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| 3 |
Beau
Your lover boy
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| 3 |
Eros
Greek god of attraction
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| 3 |
Smoochie
Smooches are loud kisses
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| 2 |
Valentine
A Roman saint associated with courtly love
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| 2 |
Baci
An Italian chocolate maker with a romantic story
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| 2 |
Roja
Spanish for red
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| 2 |
Babe
What you call your best guy
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| 1 |
Lancelot
King Arthur's most trusted knight and the lover of Queen Guinevere
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| 1 |
Amadeus
A Latin name meaning love god
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| 1 |
Arrow
Cupid's weapon of choice
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| 0 |
Byron
Reference to Lord Byron and his dark lover archetype, the Byronic Hero
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| 0 |
Erasmus
Greek for beloved
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| 0 |
Demetrius
One of Shakespeare's lovers in Once Upon a Midnight Summer Night's Dream
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| 0 |
Roman
Romance is love
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| 0 |
Archer
Cupid is an archer
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| 0 |
David
Hebrew for dearly loved
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| -1 |
Tristan
Before there was a Romeo, there was Tristan
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| -1 |
Bijoux
French for jewel
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| -1 |
Rolo
A chocolate and caramel candy
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| -1 |
Dante
A word meaning enduring
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| -3 |
Shotzey
German for loved one
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| -3 |
Westley
As you wish, Princess Buttercup
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| -3 |
Conor
Gaelic for lover of hounds
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| -4 |
Thaddeus
Aramaic for heart
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Female Valentine's Day Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 9 |
Angel
Associated with Cupid and love
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| 8 |
Juliet
A star crossed lover of Romeo
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| 8 |
Sweetpea
A climbing pea plant and nickname for your darling
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| 6 |
Boo
A pet name for your Valentine
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| 6 |
Sunshine
Meaning cheerful and happy
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| 5 |
Cara
Irish for friendship
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| 5 |
Honey
A pet name for your sweetpie
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| 5 |
Diva
A soprano singer and a self important but desirable lady
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| 5 |
Posey
A small bouquet of flowers
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| 5 |
Mina
The wife of Dracula
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| 5 |
Bonnie
The infamous outlaw and other half to Clyde
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| 4 |
Aphrodite
The goddess of love
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| 4 |
Scarlet
A deep red color
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| 3 |
Snookums
An affectionate pet name
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| 3 |
Buttercup
A small yellow flower
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| 1 |
Rose
A flower given on Valentine's Day and the symbol of love
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| 1 |
Cupcake
A small cake with icing
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| 1 |
Gwen
Refers to Guinevere, married to King Arthur, in love with Lancelot
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| 0 |
Candy
Give to your lover on Valentine's Day
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| 0 |
Lady Valentine
A song by David Gates
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| -1 |
Lovey
A pet name for someone you love
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| -1 |
Adora
Latin for glory
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| -1 |
Asta
Norwegian for love
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| -1 |
Pookie
A cutsie pet name for your sweatheart
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| -1 |
Pucker
Pucker up for a kiss
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| -2 |
Carys
Welsh for love
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| -3 |
Jezebel
A Phoenician Queen and promiscuous lover
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| -3 |
Anabelle
A name meaning easy to love
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| -4 |
Aime
French for love
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| -5 |
Val
A female version of Valentine
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