Whenever we read a book, especially one of the classics, the stories and the characters tend to stay with us long after we finished the last page. And because of this, we want to find ways to bring what we loved about our favorite books into our daily lives — and what better way to do this than to name a very special dog friend after a beloved literary character? Our furry friends have strong personalities of their own, and sometimes these character traits match up with the people we come to know through books. And even if they don't, it's still an adorable gesture to name your pup after a character or even a favorite author.
The options are pretty much limitless. From Shakespeare to F. Scott Fitzgerald, authors have given us all the tools we need to choose the perfect name for our loving dogs. Inspiration can be taken from anywhere — book lovers just need to know where to look. Who knew that browsing bookshelves and skimming through pages could lead to so many adorable puppy names?
Sure, there are the more obvious names that would be suitable for any pup, but the really special ones are the names that one might never have thought of before. Forget common dog names like Max and Buddy, we're here for the really unique pup monikers that are taken straight from the pages of our favorite books.
So, here are 23 literary-inspired dog names that are sure to please any bookworm. But fair warning, it's going to be tough to choose just one.
Gatsby
Got a pup that likes to party? What better namesake for him than the great Gatsby himself? Better get him a companion named Daisy, though, or trouble might ensue.
Beckett
Now, we're sure Samuel Beckett, author of Waiting For Godot, never expected to have dogs named after him, but it's just too cute too pass up. Just don't expect your pup to be very good at playing fetch if you choose this moniker, though.
Atticus
Atticus was a wise and model character in To Kill A Mockingbird, making this the perfect name for your intelligent pup that will only get better with time.
Mowgli
There's nothing wrong with taking from your childhood and naming your pup after the beloved The Jungle Book character.
Clifford
Whether the pup is big in size or in personality, naming your fur friend after Clifford The Big Red Dog is still an adorable choice. Plus, if the doggo has red hair, well then that's just an added bonus.
Darcy (Pride and Prejudice)
For those fancy and proper pups out there, we think following suit in Mr. Darcy's footsteps (or pawsteps?) is definitely the way to go.
Byron
Even pups can be poetic like Lord Bryon, so who are we to deny them a proper and fitting name? Dogs named Byron are sure to have a way with their barks.
Sherlock
Got a curious little dog that likes to stick his cute, wet nose in everything? Well, what could be a more appropriate name than Sherlock?
Katniss
Katniss from The Hunger Games series was a strong badass if there ever was one, so any pup would be honored to be named after her.
Jekyll
The novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde may have explored the idea that humans can be both good and bad. But we know doggos to just be very, very good, so why not give your pup a fun name from this story.
Santiago
For those Ernest Hemingway fans out there, Santiago, after the character from The Old Man And The Sea, is an adorable way to pay tribute to the great author.
Pip
All a pup wants is some adventure — which is exactly what Pip longs for in Great Expectations. We love this name for any dog who is ready to see and experience the world.
Nana
Why not name your dog after an actual literary pup? Sure, Nana from Peter Pan didn't get to go to Neverland, but she sure was cute.
Poe
Now how cute of a dog name is Poe. Edgar Allan Poe may have been a little troubled himself, but we're sure he'd still be honored to have some canines named after him.
Dorian
From The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dorian is the perfect name of any pup who's all about the appearance. But when you're a puppy, pretty much everyone is going to think you're adorable, so no worries there.
Scout
Scout from To Kill A Mockingbird was spunky and curious, making this a perfect choice for any dog looking to get into a little trouble.
Puck
Shakespeare's Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream was a little mischievous and caused some trouble throughout the play — but what puppy isn't also looking for a little renegade fun?
Rhett
Rhett from Gone With The Wind was always bold and very frank. So for any pup who's got a no-nonsense personality, this is the name for him.
Bingley
In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Bingley was a lovable and sweet character who basically won the hearts of anyone who met him. He pretty much had the personality of an adorable puppy, and well, there you go.
Frodo
Want something a little more fun and whimsical? Take from The Lord of the Rings and go with Frodo.
Toto
Another true literary pup name, Toto is great for any dog willing to go to far away places. And one who doesn't get too scared of flying monkeys.
Arya
Arya is not only a beloved character from Game of Thrones, but it's also an adorable dog name. We love how it's super unique but still special to anyone who loves the show or book series!
Huck
Huckleberry Finn and Tom Swayer sure did get into a lot of trouble together, so any pup named Huck is definitely going to need a mischievous companion by his side.
