Dog Names Meaning Nice

Introduction

Dogs are called ‘man’s best friend’ for a reason. Canines are friendly, outgoing, and genuinely enjoy the company of their humans. Sure, some dogs have been bred to be guard dogs or warriors but even they are congenial to their owners. Pooches are just flat out nice to their family and those they consider members of their ‘pack’. Their sweet personality and pleasant disposition are what makes them our buddies. If you have a dog that you feel is the nicest four-legged friend in the world then you might want to give them a nice name that belies the dog’s greatness.

Dog Names Meaning Nice in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Nice Dog

Max

Perhaps no dog personifies a truly nice and steadfast personality more than the shaggy pooch named Max in the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas. No matter how mean the Grinch might be, Max remains his steadfast and loyal companion. He works hard to make the mean old Grinch happy which seems like a truly impossible task. Throughout the film, Max follows the Grinch around with a forlorn facial expression. Although he remains a true best friend to the Grinch, anyone watching the movie can tell that the nefarious plans to ruin Christmas laid out by the Grinch makes Max unhappy. Despite the dog's reservations, he continues to do the chores laid out by his owner because he is just too nice to turn away.

In the movie, the character Max is played by six mixed breed mutts named Bo, Kelly, Chip, Topsy, Stella, and Zelda. Max features unfailing loyalty throughout the film, even when the Grinch gets the idea to dress up Max like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Viewers can tell that Max is less than thrilled but he is too nice to balk at the idea so he lets the Grinch stick horns and a red nose on him. He bats off the round red nose with a paw and that is his only real objection to the entire process.

Max acts as a singular sled dog throughout the movie. He is always too nice to object to his owner's abuse and he pulls even the heaviest sleigh up and down huge hills. His loyalty to the Grinch is amazing throughout the movie. The audience can't help but adore him. Critics of the movie have said that Max truly carried the film and made it a success.

The character, Max, first appeared in the Dr. Seuss books. Although originally thought of as a minor character in the storyline, the pooch grabbed the memories and hearts of viewers and readers which is why he is so heartily portrayed in the movie. As the Grinch's only true friend on his icy mountaintop, the canine remains close to his owner and refuses to leave him even though the Grinch has huge tirades. Through it all, Max remains as a nice and true friend who even acts as a moral compass by barking or shaking his head if he believes that the Grinch is making a huge mistake. In the end, the Grinch realizes that Max is a truly nice and wonderful dog.

Dog Name Meaning Nice Considerations

You are probably wondering why dogs are just so darn nice. Well, recent research reveals that it has been programmed into their genes to be more sociable than wolves. Bridgett von Holdt, a Princeton biologist, has spent the last three years of her career studying why dogs are genetically so nice and social, especially when compared to their wild wolf relatives. Two genes, called GTF2I and GTF2IRD1, are believed to be the reason why dogs are so nice. Mutations in the genes in humans cause a genetic disorder known as Williams syndrome. Sufferers of William’s syndrome have elf-like features, cognitive issues, and adore everyone.

Canines started to be man’s companion 10,000 years ago. It is believed that domestic breeding of dogs altered a gene known as the WBSCR17 which made canines more reliant on their human masters. The genes GTF2I and GTF2IRD1 have also undergone changes compared to those found in wolves. The three genetic changes make dogs nice, friendly, and extremely reliant on mankind for care.

As breeding of domestic canines continues, the changes also become more pronounced with loving, apartment-happy, companion dogs emerging as the most favored pets by humans. This means that the genes will continue to change over time and make human companion canines even nicer than their predecessors. Dogs continue to pick up the traits of their human masters. Canines can show empathy, jealousy, read facial expressions, and many genuinely like to sit and watch television with their owners.

The changes that dogs have undergone throughout thousands of years of both evolution and selective breeding are believed to not only be a survival mechanism by making them more favorable to human care but also a phenomenon that was created, perhaps unbeknownst, by breeders to make a truly great pet and companion by breeding only nice, loving dogs. Consider these interesting facts about why your dog is one of the nicest out there, and enjoy the name selection!

Male Dog Names Meaning Nice

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Max Canine character from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
0	Lassie An all time nice canine
0	Buddy A great moniker for a K-9
0	Rin Tin Tin A famous war dog and film dog who was nice
0	Benji A famous film and movie dog that is known for being congenial
0	Bo A famous delightful presidential dog
0	Sprinkles Sweet and nice like sugary sprinkles
0	Fudgey Sweet like the candy
0	Jello Jello-like, sweet, and kind
0	Boo A term of nice endearment
0	Cadbury Sweet and marvelous like the candy
0	Bert A kind character from Sesame Street
0	Ernie A happy character from Sesame Street
0	Ardor Nice and passionate
0	Bashful Great name for a shy and sweet dog
0	Fido A common name for man's best friend
0	Cosette A sweet little thing
0	Bear Big and lovable like a bear
0	Romeo A charming famous lover
0	Tobiah Hebrew for 'God is good'
0	Zane Hebrew, refers to a gift from God
0	Stavos An elegant dog
0	Yavin Hebrew for a nice and understanding person
0	Xeno Genial to guests
0	Codee One who is both friendly and helpful
0	Noah A kind and nice man
0	Cedric Kind and well loved
0	Kareem Generous and giving
0	Ellis Kind and giving
0	Milan Gracious and dear

Female Dog Names Meaning Nice

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Teddy Refers to being nice and lovable like a Teddy bear
0	Sweetie A name for someone who is sweet and nice
0	Lovey A name for a pooch who is affectionate and loving
0	Lady Engaging dog from the movie Lady and the Tramp
0	Flower Refers to a nice skunk in the Disney movie Bambi
0	Sprite A kind elf or fairy
0	Pudding A term of endearment meaning sweet and nice
0	Sugar A term of endearment for someone who is good natured
0	Zepher A soft, gentle breeze that is refreshing
0	Bug A small, cute insect
0	Cricket A harmonious insect that is docile
0	Marshmallow A sweet, white concoction
0	Taffy A chewy, sweet candy
0	Elle A beautiful, kind fairy
0	Luana Content and kind
0	Carolina A song of happiness
0	Beatrix One who is kind and brings happiness
0	Trixie A happy and kind name
0	Mabel A beautiful one
0	Lily Nice, pure, and beautiful
0	Naveen Beautiful and caring
0	Jolie Kind, cheerful, and happy
0	Belinda One with a very beautiful face and personality
0	Ophelia To help and offer aid
0	Sasha The kind helper of mankind
0	Sondra The giving helper of mankind
0	Aide A helpful person
0	Coty A kind protector
0	Socorro A girl who is kind and willing to help
0	Whina A likable, helpful girl