Empire Inspired Dog Names

Ever since its pilot first aired in 2015, Empire has become a hit with viewers because of the unique plot, the drama surrounding the characters and the quality music being produced in the show. The show also helped re-establish the careers of veteran actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. At the same time, Empire also helped put on the map some up-and-coming actor/musicians such as Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Y. Gray. The TV series has also garnered a number of awards and nominations from big award shows.

Out of all the characters in the show, arguably the one that stood out the most is Cookie Lyon, played by Taraji P. Henson. While the cast was praised in general, Henson’s performance was largely praised. Additionally, for her portrayal of Cookie, she won multiple awards for Best Actress from the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards and 2015 Critics’ Choice Television Awards.

The name Cookie is not only famous in the show, it is also a top choice for a dog name. Bethenny Frankel, the star of The Real Housewives of New York City, owns a mutt named Cookie, whom she considers her best friend. She first got Cookie at a pet store when she was only a puppy; Cookie was the runt of the litter and the owner of the store told Frankel that she could return the pup the next day if she wasn’t happy. However, Frankel and Cookie hit it off right away and have been inseparable since. Frankel considers the pooch as her best friend and ultimate companion.

When Frankel was still doing The Real Housewives, Cookie would often be featured in the show. Because of her exposure, Cookie became a celebrity in her own right (she even has her own Instagram account with thousands of followers). Sadly, in 2017, Cookie experienced seizures and eventually passed away at the age of 17 years.

Speaking of Cookie, Taraji P. Henson, the actress who portrays the role in the show, is a renowned lover of dogs. Her likeability is evident on and off screen, as she is described as one of the nicest and friendliest actresses in Hollywood. But perhaps the best part is Henson is known for being an advocate for canines. She owns a number of dogs, whom she treats as her children. One of her beloved furry friends, called Uncle Willie, was even photographed with her for a campaign for PETA. In this campaign, she discourages the use of chains on dogs and urges dog owners to allow their dogs to spend time indoors, especially during the cold weather. Just recently, Taraji got another dog – a French Bulldog named K-Ball.