Human Dog Names

Introduction

Dogs become a member of the family. Each one has their own personality and characteristics. Most owners bestow human-like emotions and mannerisms on their canine companions. Whether such comparisons are valid or not really doesn't matter, because the pooches play such key roles in their owners' lives that they become family. They truly become 'man's best friend'. The relationship created between dog and man makes it only natural for them to possess human names that make them seem like even larger members of the family.

Human Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Human Name

Marnie

Marnie is a small Shih Tzu with a tongue that rolls out of the side every time she tilts her head. The spunky little pooch has become an Instagram sensation with more followers than any other dogs in the United States. She will soon be number one in the world because her followers will soon outnumber those of Japan's Shibu Inu, Maru Taro. The small dog with the human name has millions of followers who log in daily to look at adorable photos of the petite pooch.

Shirley Braha, a thirty-two-year-old former television producer, adopted Marnie from an animal shelter in Connecticut. Marnie had run away from her previous owner and wandered the streets for weeks before being taken to the animal shelter. Her previous owners had called her, 'ChiChi', but the animal shelter staff started to call her 'Stinky' because the poor little dog smelled horrible when she was first brought to the shelter. When Marney arrived at the shelter she was blind in one eye and suffering from a severe bacterial infection. The shelter staff was concerned that the small dog might not make it.

Shortly after Shirley brought Marnie home she lost her job. It was a depressing time in her life but her little dog truly lifted her up and provided non-stop companionship and emotional support. At that time she really started to launch Marnie's career by taking pictures of the small little dog. Although a natural poser, Marnie doesn't let her fame get to her head. She knows when the camera is focused on her but she never comes across as aloof or superior. Instead, she presents the personification of being reachable and sweet.

Marnie's fame doesn't just focus around still photos. One of her short videos has been played 55 million times. The little dog with the human name has become a true celebrity. She appears at parties all over New York City and has been photographed with innumerable celebrities such as Larry King, Taylor Swift, and Bette White.

One of the unique characteristics about Marnie that sets her apart from other online celebrity pooches is the Facebook that she is not overly attractive. Many would say that the pooch is only modestly cute. Maybe it's her humanlike characteristics that truly draw in fans. Instead of being picture perfect she is more real-life genuine. At the age of 13, Marnie is still going strong and continues to go on daily walks with her owner Shirley. Despite her advancing years, the little dog shows no indication of slowing down.

Human Dog Name Considerations

For thousands of years, relationships between humans and dogs have flourished. From the early nomadic days, wolf-like dogs would follow humans from camp to camp in search of food scraps. The early humans viewed the dogs as important because they would alert the camp to possible dangers. As time passed, the humans and canines started to hunt together. It was a truly symbiotic relationship that morphed into deeply based emotions and feelings of shared affection. Humans and dogs just clicked. Both ended up adoring each other and friendships were created.

Nowadays, dogs play many roles in their humans' lives. The canine is a protector, helper, lifesaver, and provider, but above all, the dog is a true companion. It is a canine's human-like characteristics that make people want to name their dogs after their human counterparts.

Unlike many other animals, canines have a very social nature. They live in packs with their furry counterparts. Their entire focus is on ensuring that the pack survives which means they protect each other, take care of the young together, hunt food, and even sleep alongside one another for safety. When a dog is removed from its wild canine pack it is capable of forming just as intense of a relationship with their human caretakers. This is why such friendships between a dog and a human can truly grow.

When considering a name for your furry best friend, it is normal to want to humanize your pet. You should bestow a moniker on your fur buddy that truly gives the animal the prestige and respect they deserve. The name you pick for your pooch is not only a handle but it also develops emotional meaning, so pick one that is close to your heart and which you truly enjoy saying. You could name your pal after a friend, family member, or maybe just choose a name that you truly like.

Male Human Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Dexter A modern name for a male or dog
1	Marvin A classic name that is ideal for a canine
1	Barney A classic man's name that also works well on a dog
1	Oliver A popular boy's name that also fits dogs
1	Archie This name is a great choice for a grumpy dog
1	Julius A name that has been around for centuries but is also ideal for a canine
1	Leo Great for a man, a lion, or a dog
0	Harry A common man's name or a great hairy dog's name
0	Mickey A man and famous mouse name that would work perfect for a pooch
0	Donald A great man's name for a duck or dog
0	Michael A classic name that is great for an angel of a dog
0	Marley A famous dog or man's name
0	Brian A human-like dog on the comedy Family Guy
0	Paul A classic Biblical name
0	John A common Biblical name
0	James A name that has been around for centuries
0	Norm A funny man's name and also a good choice for a dog
0	Todd A modern dog's name
0	Darren Not very common nowadays but still a good choice for a pooch
0	Ryan A modern and upscale male name for a canine
0	Allen A name that rose to popularity during the 1950s
0	Robert A common boy's name during the 1950s
0	William A classic name for a male or dog
0	Jimmy This man's name never lags in popularity
0	Carl A common male name for both human or dog
0	Steve A popular boy's name that would fit a dog
0	Alvin Cute for a man, chipmunk, or dog
0	Bruce A modern name for men and dogs
0	Cooper Common for both men and dogs
0	Albert Often considered a Victorian name, it is also ideal for a dog

Female Human Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Marnie The little dog with the human name who is an Instagram sensation
0	Maggie Not only a popular girl but also great for a dog
0	Mary A true classic for humans and dogs
0	Annie This is a popular female name but also great for a dog
0	Sophie A sweet female name
0	Abbie A classic girl's name and also a good moniker for a pooch
0	Louise A great handle for an adventurous pooch
0	Elsa A classic woman's name which was also the moniker of a famous lioness
0	Penelope A Victorian name that is fit for a dog or human
0	Gertrude A popular name from the 1930s that is a good choice for a dog
0	Samantha A popular name and cute for a dog
0	Brooke A fairly modern name for a girl or pooch
0	Carrie A popular name from the 1970s
0	Laura A classic girl's name that has remained popular for centuries
0	Ellen A name often favored for its simplicity
0	Roseanne A name that instantly makes most people smile
0	Allie A popular modern girl's name
0	Ruby A human name that also denotes a gemstone
0	Eleanor A popular name in modern times
0	Rita A classic name that is often associated with an older female
0	Ethel A name that rose in popularity during the 1940s
0	Hazel A classic female name
0	Carol A widely popular human female name from the 50s
0	Bertha A name that rose in popularity during the 1920s
0	Beatrice A popular name from the turn of the century
0	Stephanie A popular woman's name that can also be shortened to 'Steph'
0	Tina A simple and timeless name
0	Julie A common woman's name that is great for a dog
0	Jane Tarzan's wife and a wonderful name for a canine
0	Grace A classic human's name that is fit for a pooch