Dog Names Meaning Fond

Introduction

Your dog is undoubtedly your best buddy and sidekick. Approximately 78 million canines are kept as pets in the United States alone. That number is expected to climb in the coming years. With so many pooches sharing their lives with their owners it is an unquestionable fact that a deep bond forms and genuine feelings of fondness develop. If you adore your new family addition, why not give them a name that truly displays fondness and adoration? We've chosen 60 names that you can consider as possible tags for your newly acquired family member.

Dog Names Meaning Fond in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Name Meaning Fond

Benji

Benji is a small, scruffy fictional pooch created by Joe Camp. This make-believe character has been the star of films and television shows. The first movie was released in 1974, and the following films have emerged all the way up until 2004. All of the storylines revolve around a small mixed breed dog named Benji who is always in the right place when someone needs him the most. Everyone is fond of Benji who is typically the hero of the show.

Joe Camp created the character of Benji and the storyline. At the time, Joe couldn't imagine anyone not falling instantly in love with the tan dog, but when he presented the idea to Hollywood officials for the movie, they all balked at the thought. Joe was forced to not only write and direct the first Benji movie but also to finance it. He was even forced to distribute the film.

When creating the Benji story, Joe was inspired by the iconic Disney film Lady and the Tramp. Joe knew that the small main character needed to be a little mutt whose appearance would win hearts. The first dog to play Benji was named Higgins, and he was adopted from the Burbank Animal Shelter. Throughout the many films, three more dogs would play Benji, and two of them would be female.

The Benji movies owe their wild success to the fact that they were all feel-good movies. The audience was guaranteed to fall in love with the tiny scrappy pooch and develop a particular fondness for the animal that would keep fans returning to the dog's many movies and shows. Even the iconic filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock was a fan of the Benji films.

Higgins, the original Benji, was owned and handled by famed Hollywood animal handler Frank Inn. Although a mutt, Higgin's was believed to be a combination of Cocker Spaniel, Schnauzer, and Poodle. Higgins made his movie debut in 1963 in the famed show "Petticoat Junction." Higgins continued to act until the dog turned 14 and then Inn retired him. However, when the role of Benji came up, he pulled Higgins out of retirement to star in the iconic flick. The audience fell in love with Higgins in the part of Benji, but the pooch was too old to star in any of the follow-up films. However, Higgin's daughter Benjean took over the starring lead in the next Benji movie.

Dog Name Meaning Fond Considerations

Is there any better feeling in the world than looking into your pooch's eyes and seeing true fondness reflected? The bond between a dog and their owner is a tangible thing that inspires true love. Researchers have found that many owners experience a surge of oxytocin whenever they look at their furry buddy. Interestingly, dogs also undergo a spike in the hormone. Undoubtedly, the 'feel good' hormone is a primary driving force in creating feelings of fondness between canine and human. However, it is not the only thing. There is just a genuine bond that is built on companionship and trust.

If you are genuinely fond of your pooch then why not bestow a moniker on your buddy that shows how much they mean to you? Maybe a term of endearment such as, "Honey," "Dear," "Sweetheart" or "Pumpkin" would be ideal to show fondness? You could even focus on key holidays that are known to invoke true love such as Valentine's Day. Why not give your furry buddy the handle of "Cupid"? Your canine could be your "King or Queen of Hearts". Many names are based on fond emotions so why not have a bit of fun picking the perfect call tag to show the world just how much your four-legged friend means to you?

Male Dog Names Meaning Fond

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Gurcanti One who is boisterous, fond, and emotional
0	Guonocatui An intense and strong feeling of fondness and emotion
0	Madhwaraj An emotional male
0	Jimm A cheerful person with a fond and straightforward attitude
0	Nasiruddin To have strong emotional fondness and admiration
0	Merchuino A deep and emotional individual
0	Peofa A fond and emotional rock
0	Pemota Native American for one who walks an emotional spectrum
0	Amor French for love and romance
0	Petipace A very poised and emotional male
0	Arouz One who is fond of bright ideas and who has an emotional side
0	Guinebas One who is fondly artistic
0	Gueiluirth One who is comfortable and fond of making decisions
0	Ecga A fond and clever individual
0	Ecci An energized and emotional person
0	Duccel A fond and emotional being
0	Cynebil A young, fond and emotional boy
0	Cittayu One who is the son of a fond heart
0	Chaun One who is fond of financial security
0	Cempa A wonderful and fond individual who is a coal seller
0	Catgen An affectionate and fond individual
0	Castin A sensitive and fond individual
0	Bodvoci One who is fond and appreciative of life
0	Bhavuka A sensitive and fond individual
0	Benji A movie star pooch who inspired fond feelings
0	Alvis A wise and fond individual
0	Arouz One with fond and bright ideas
0	Abhikama Refers to affection, desire, and fondness
0	Aatif One who is kind and affectionate
0	Aarif One who is fondly devoted

Female Dog Names Meaning Fond

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Honey A term of endearment that shows fondness
0	Suni Refers to a female who is warm and shows great fondness
0	Abidah A devotee who shows fondness
0	Cupcake A fond word of endearment
0	Sweetie A classic endearment that shows both fondness and sweetness
0	Bae Often considered to be a fond abbreviation for babe
0	Darling A classic term of endearment commonly used with fondness
0	Cariño A word of fondness for dear or baby
0	Bebe A Spanish word that denotes fondness for a baby
0	Corazón Spanish for my heart
0	Mon amour French for my love
0	Dolcezza A word used in fondness to mean sweetness
0	Fragolina A fond Italian word that means my little strawberry
0	Hase A German term of endearment that means bunny
0	Schatz German for my fond treasure
0	Alanna A word of fondness for a child
0	Pumpkin A fond nickname often used for a child or a pet
0	Sugar A fond term of endearment for someone who is sweet
0	Princess This is a term that shows fondness for a female
0	Star Often used to fondly refer to one who is the center of another's universe
0	Boo A popular nickname that shows fondness and love
0	Lemon Drop A fun and fond term of endearment
0	Dove Many use the word dove to show love
0	Miss Sunshine A fond name for someone who has a sunny disposition
0	Doll Often a fond term used to refer to a child or a spouse
0	Cherie French for sweetheart
0	Buttercup A fond term of endearment
0	Cibba A fond devotee
0	Sweetheart A term of endearment that displays fondness
0	Dear A term of endearment that denotes fondness