Around the World in 80 Days Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

It's hard to find a more captivating story than Around the World in 80 Days; especially if you are someone who loves to travel. This tale is so popular that it was taken from its original novel form and transformed into musicals and multiple movies. The idea of travelling all the way around the world in any kind of time limit seems rather impressive, but it is even more so when we realize that this story was told in the 1870s when travel was far more limited than it is today. Since the book has been released, multiple people have actually made the attempt in real life; with the record being 78 days!

Around the World in 80 Days Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Around the World in 80 Days Inspired Dog

Ruffus

Puppets are some of the most beloved memories of children from TV shows such as Sesame Street and the Muppets. One of the puppet shows that may not be as familiar, especially for those in the United States, is the adorable Canadian puppet show known as Ruffus the Dog (1998). This show aired for a year and featured sweet characters such as Ruffus the wisecracking canine who works in a bookstore and loves to read to the audience. It is through these books that Ruffus goes on his many adventures; one of which is Around the World in 80 Days.

It's not entirely clear what breed of dog Ruffus is, but he is grey and fluffy, somewhat resembling that of a Terrier breed. This would also make sense due to his love of learning and witty remarks, as Terriers have quite the large personality in such a small body. When Ruffus appears on the television, there is no doubt that thanks to his personality and cute features (not to mention his fun adventures) that he is much loved. This is actually proved by the fact that the TV show is an award-winning series and even though it mainly aired for only a year, you can find many of the shows and new developments (such as the story of the Christmas Carol) on the Ruffus website.

When Ruffus and his friends head out to travel around the world in 80 days, carried by a large balloon, there are many laughs and antics to be seen as they race to accomplish the classic Jules Verne tale in their own version. The episode begins with Ruffus stating that thanks to books, he can travel around the entire world! Leaning against a globe, the ball turns and Ruffus tips over; right on top of the Jules Verne book Around the World in 80 Days. The dog then continues to climb up in his chair and start reading, setting the adventure in motion. Debating with his friend on the number of days it would take to travel around the world, the pair settle on 80 and Ruffus sets off to prove to his friend that this is something that can be accomplished. Accompanied by his friend, Sheldon the Turtle, travels around the world commence by train, handcart and more. Although this is a simplified 14 minute version, there is no doubt that Ruffus the dog captures the excitement of the classic book and puts on adorable twist on it that children and adults of all ages can fall in love with.

Around the World in 80 Days Inspired Dog Name Considerations

Because this list literally features someone who travelled all the way around the world in 80 days, literally any breed type will fit in perfectly here! Whether you have a dog from China, Australia, or the United States, they can bear a name from Around the World in 80 Days. Coat color and personality can also vary greatly here, as many of the titles can be chosen based on individual interpretation. For instance, the name "October" is mentioned on the list as this is the month that Fogg departed London. This name could be interpreted by coat color (a lovely orange or brown to represent Autumn) or by personality type (a lively and crisp personality that may love to play in leaves). The same principle can be applied to names that represent some of the countries that Fogg visits, such as "India" or "Dublin" for example. In these cases, specific breeds may be best as the name directly relates to where that dog would originate from. Overall, if you are someone who loves travel and literature (or a good Jackie Chan film) then a name from this category is a must for your new furry friend. So dive in and find the perfect one to take for a trip with your pup.

Male Around the World in 80 Days Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Phileas The main character for "Around the World in 80 Days"
0	Passepartout Phileas' companion on his trip
0	Detective Detective Fix is the man who believes that Phileas robbed the bank in London
0	Rajah The man that Aouda is being forced to marry
0	Francis A like-minded companion of Phileas and Passepartout
0	Bunsby The man who pilots the ship that Phileas takes on part of his voyage
0	Stamp A large man with broad shoulders and a red goatee
0	Camerfield A candidate who was present at a rally in San Francisco that turns into a brawl
0	Hitch A Mormon who boards the train across the United States in Utah
0	Forester Phileas' ex-servant and valet
0	Gauthier A member of the Reform Club who wagers 20,000 against Phileas
0	Sullivan Another member of the Reform Club
0	Clerk A supporting character who works at the bank in "Around the World in 80 Days"
0	Judge Judge Obadiah is the one who sits over the case of Phileas robbing the bank
0	Verne The last name of Jules Verne who wrote "Around the World in 80 Days"
0	Wednesday The day that the story starts
0	Bombay Day 13, the group traveled from Suez to Bombay, India on the "Mongolia"
0	Calcutta Or Cal for short, the group went here after Bombay
0	York New York was the last stop before heading back to London
0	Kholby Where the railroad ends in India
0	Rangoon The steamer that is taken to Hong Kong
0	Shang Short for Shanghi where the steamer to Yokohama is boarded
0	Grant The "General Grant" was a four-paddle steamer that took the team to San Francisco
0	Bordeaux A place in France where Phileas travels through
0	Dublin One of the stops reached by train on their way to Liverpool
0	Sayre A man who set a world record for circling the earth using public transport: 54 days, 9 hours, and 42 minute
0	Bensley Someone who had a strange idea to circumnavigate the world on foot while wearing an iron mask
0	Cole Short for Coleridge, who went around the world in 78 days
0	Eason The writer of the adaptation that was played in the St. James Theater in London
0	Coogan Steve Coogan played Phileas in the Disney adaptation of the story

Female Around the World in 80 Days Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Fogg The last name of Phileas
0	Aouda A woman that Fogg saved in India from having to marry a Rajah
0	India The place where Aouda is saved
0	Parsee A guide that helps Phileas
0	Ellie Inspired by the elephants that the team ride in India
0	Yokohama Or Yoko for short, this was a stop after Hong Kong
0	Mandi Short for Mandiboy which is a gentleman present at a rally
0	Mudge A sledge driver that helps the group to Omaha
0	Speedy Captain of a trading ship
0	Foley A director of "Around the World in 80 Days" in London
0	Tally A tally master who is met during the expedition
0	Suez The first stop after London, in Egypt
0	Obie Short for Judge Obadiah
0	Gaia A name that means "earth"
0	Jules The first name of the author that wrote "Around the World in 80 Days"
0	London Where Fogg is from
0	October The month when the challenge begins
0	Brindisi A stop in Italy where they get a steamer to cross the Mediterranean Sea
0	Victoria A stop in Hong Kong
0	Mongolia A steamer that took the team to Bombay
0	Holland A place where a distant relative of Aouda's lives
0	Sioux The warriors that attacked one of the trains the team was on
0	Henrietta A steamboat that went to Bordeaux, France
0	Queen Short for Queenstown
0	Ireland One of the stops that the team had to travel through
0	December When the challenge was completed
0	Nellie A newspaper writer who traveled around the world for an article, in 72 days
0	Robin Created the music for the musical adaptation in 2013
0	Lucy The director of the St. James Theater adaptation
0	Jackie Jackie Chan played Passepartout in the Disney adaptation