Congratulations! A happy, healthy Dalmatian will soon join your family! You have food, toys, and lots of love to give your spotted pup. But do you have a name?
If the answer is no, check out this list. We’ve found the best 101 Dalmatians dog names, so you don’t have to spend all night researching. We took inspiration from the famous Disney movie and classic Dalmatian traits!
101 Dalmatians Dog Names
The 101 Dalmatians are famous worldwide.
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You don’t have to see the movie to recognize the 101 Dalmatians. The adorable cartoon dogs are among the most popular characters in Disney history. Many Dalmatian owners chose their furry friends because they loved the story so much.
There are 101 Dalmatians books, TV shows, and movies. Disney’s 1961 movie “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” is the most well-known. It was an adaptation of Dodie Smith’s 1956 book of the same name.
The names below come from the 101 Dalmatians canon. Some are so famous that people may be able to guess your dog’s name just by looking at them.
- Pongo
- Perdita
- Rolly
- Lucky
- Sgt. Tibbs
- Whizzer
- Penny
- Lenny
- Prince
- Sport
- Jolly
- Yoyo
- Blob
- Salter
- Blot
- Itchy
- Fidget
- Pickle
- Lumpy
- Duke
- Flapper
- Spatter
- Horace
- Puddles
- Dipstick
- Bump
- Yank
- Bravo
- Cadpig
- Dorothy
- Corky
- Swifty
- Hoofer
- Disco
- Pokey
- Tiresome
- Tiger
- D.J.
- Dallas
- Dawkins
Black Dalmatian Names
Dalmatians are famous for their black spots.
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Get ready to make new friends. It doesn’t matter if you’re strolling around the neighborhood or having fun at the dog park — taking a Dalmatian for a walk can be like going on a social call. Everyone wants to talk to you when they see your pet’s glorious iconic black spots. They’re like mini beacons demanding attention.
Call even more attention to their beauty and choose a Dalmatian name emphasizing the inky color.
- Jet
- Ember
- Noir
- Midnight
- Coal
- Sapphire
- Obsidian
- Brownie
- Cocoa
- Mudslide
- Raven
- Pepper
- Espresso
- Godiva
- Eclair
- Onyx
- Shade
- Soot
- Ebony
- Bat
- Inky
- Cosmos
- Soy
- Sesame
- Aces
- Licorice
- Smokey
- Phantom
- Olive
- Velvet
- Nero
- Crow
- Raisin
- Panther
- Bean
- Rocky
- Blackberry
- Caviar
White Dalmatian Names
Some Dalmatians are more white than black.
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Dalmatian spots are so striking because they’re contrasted by pure white fur. Every inch of this breed is gorgeous, and their coloring contributes to that.
Even a few of the 101 Dalamation dog names focus on white imagery. These names are especially fitting because some dogs have small spots and are far more white than black. See if any of the names below make you smile.
- Snow
- Ice
- Frosty
- Sugar
- Whittie
- Cotton
- Winter
- Cream
- Milk
- Whip
- Pillow
- Cloud
- Powder
- Ghost
- Vanilla
- Casper
- Dove
- Blizzard
- Iceberg
- Diamond
- Crystal
- Spook
- Ivory
- Marshmellow
- Igloo
- Meringue
- Coconut
- Polar
- Brie
- Blondie
- Champagne
- Flour
- Swan
- Snow Cone
- Moonflower
- North
- Daisy
- Chickpea
- Aspen
- Avalanche
Black and White Dalmatian Names
Dalmatian coloring is very eye-catching.
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A happy Dalmatian is like a moving blur of black and white. Even little children know that Dalmatians are two-toned.
You don’t have to think too hard to understand why the next few names are on this list. Just look at your dog! Each name involves a combination of black and white, whether it’s the pieces of a chess board or the traditional colors of a butler’s uniform.
- Oreo
- Tuxedo
- Butler
- Zebra
- Keys
- Ace
- Soccer
- Klondike
- Chess
- Ying Yang
- Domino
- Spade
- Moo
- Checkers
- Brookie
Spotted Dalmatian Names
Dalmatian spots can look like black freckles.
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Maybe it’s not the Dalmatian colors that catch your eye; perhaps it’s their spot pattern. No two dogs have the same spots, although it may look like they do at first glance. The pattern is as unique as human fingerprints.
Here, we give you names that will make you think of patterns and spots.
- Freckles
- Spot
- Dot
- Bubbles
- Mosaic
- Speck
- Patch
- Patches
- Rorschach
- Blotch
- Splotch
- Marble
- Sprinkles
- Harlequin
- Pixel
- Speckle
- Kaleidoscope
- Camo
- Polka dot
- Bullseye
- Domino
Fireman Dalmatian Names
Speedy Dalmatians used to be working firedogs.
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When you look at images of Dalmatians, you’re bound to see a few with firefighters’ hats perched on their heads. That’s because Dalmatians used to actually work alongside fire crews! The dogs’ role was to run before the horses to clear a path and protect them from predators.
Many firehouses today still have a resident Dalmatian. Its working days are over, however.
- Flame
- Fire
- Blaze
- Tinder
- Spark
- Sparky
- Flint
- Cinderella
- Kindling
- Red-Hot
- Fiery
- Blazing
- Flaming
- Scorch
- Heatmeister
- Chief
- Diesel
- Gasoline
- Pyro
- Melty
Clever Dalmatian Names
Dalmatians are very smart.
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Is your dog a little genius? It’s not surprising. Research shows that Dalmatians are one of the most intelligent breeds.
Show off the famed Dalmatian intelligence with a smarty-pants name.
- Doc
- Smarty
- Albert
- Genius
- Mensa
- Sage
- Leader
- Brainiax
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Dumbledore
- Atom
- Mensa
- Spock
- Hermione
- Savant
- Hawking
- Einstein
- Sherlock
- Princeton
- Darwin
- Yale
- Jung
- Beethoven
- Beta
- Tesla
- Dexter
- Gates
- Urkel
- Columbia
- Galileo
- Helix
- Yoda
- Whiz
- Bronte
- Harvard
- Uni
- Nobel
The photo featured at the top of this post is © Lisjatina/Shutterstock.com
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