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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 |
Casanova
A ladies man
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| 5 |
Romeo
Juliet's star crossed lover
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| 5 |
Beso
Spanish for kiss
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| 5 |
Amour
French for love
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| 4 |
Baci
An Italian chocolate maker with a romantic story
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| 4 |
Eros
Greek god of attraction
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| 4 |
Roja
Spanish for red
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| 4 |
Babe
What you call your best guy
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| 4 |
Red
A color often associated with Valentine's Day and love
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| 3 |
Lancelot
King Arthur's most trusted knight and the lover of Queen Guinevere
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| 3 |
Beau
Your lover boy
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| 3 |
Amadeus
A Latin name meaning love god
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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 |
Cupid
A boy-like god of love and desire
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| 2 |
Byron
Reference to Lord Byron and his dark lover archetype, the Byronic Hero
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| 2 |
Erasmus
Greek for beloved
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| 2 |
Demetrius
One of Shakespeare's lovers in Once Upon a Midnight Summer Night's Dream
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| 2 |
Roman
Romance is love
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| 2 |
David
Hebrew for dearly loved
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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 |
Arrow
Cupid's weapon of choice
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| 0 |
Archer
Cupid is an archer
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| 0 |
Dante
A word meaning enduring
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| -1 |
Shotzey
German for loved one
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| -1 |
Tristan
Before there was a Romeo, there was Tristan
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| -1 |
Conor
Gaelic for lover of hounds
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| -2 |
Thaddeus
Aramaic for heart
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| -3 |
Westley
As you wish, Princess Buttercup
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Female Valentine's Day Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 7 |
Angel
Associated with Cupid and love
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| 7 |
Juliet
A star crossed lover of Romeo
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| 6 |
Cara
Irish for friendship
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| 5 |
Boo
A pet name for your Valentine
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| 5 |
Aphrodite
The goddess of love
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| 5 |
Mina
The wife of Dracula
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| 4 |
Sweetpea
A climbing pea plant and nickname for your darling
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| 4 |
Sunshine
Meaning cheerful and happy
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| 4 |
Diva
A soprano singer and a self important but desirable lady
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| 4 |
Posey
A small bouquet of flowers
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| 4 |
Bonnie
The infamous outlaw and other half to Clyde
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| 3 |
Lady Valentine
A song by David Gates
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| 3 |
Scarlet
A deep red color
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| 2 |
Snookums
An affectionate pet name
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| 2 |
Honey
A pet name for your sweetpie
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| 2 |
Pucker
Pucker up for a kiss
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| 1 |
Adora
Latin for glory
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| 1 |
Asta
Norwegian for love
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| 1 |
Candy
Give to your lover on Valentine's Day
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| 1 |
Pookie
A cutsie pet name for your sweatheart
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| 0 |
Rose
A flower given on Valentine's Day and the symbol of love
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| 0 |
Cupcake
A small cake with icing
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| 0 |
Buttercup
A small yellow flower
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| 0 |
Carys
Welsh for love
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| -1 |
Lovey
A pet name for someone you love
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| -1 |
Gwen
Refers to Guinevere, married to King Arthur, in love with Lancelot
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| -1 |
Jezebel
A Phoenician Queen and promiscuous lover
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| -2 |
Aime
French for love
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| -3 |
Val
A female version of Valentine
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| -3 |
Anabelle
A name meaning easy to love
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