Introduction
Love Actually is one of those movies you watch when you want to snuggle in a warm blanket, a cup of tea in one hand, and your dear doggo on your shoulder. The perfect Christmas movie released in 2003 gained an almost religious following and forever cemented itself as one of the best romantic comedies ever released. The star-studded cast only helped the popularity of the movie, and it follows ten separate stories with a plethora of characters in search for true love. The movie is set in the weeks before Christmas, making it the perfect film for those cold December nights while everything is silent but the laughter coming from your living room.
Love Actually Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
Cute and plucky Olivia Rose Olsen was just 11 years old when she stole the show in the 2003 romantic comedy, Love Actually. Immediately a fan favorite, the endearing little girl wowed the audience with her stunning rendition of a famous Mariah Carey song, All I Want For Christmas Is You.
A clever and adorable canine Oliva is stealing scenes in every film production she stars in, as well as the hearts of audiences, too. This enchanting West Highland White Terrier weighs a mere 15 pounds but fills the screen with her presence. She is three years old and is very talented.
Olivia is described by her talent agency as “a walking stuffed animal,” and it’s easy to see why. Her coat is soft and fluffy, but Olivia has no problem playing the part of a pooch of any personality. Animal Casting Atlanta is where movie producers can book this versatile and intelligent dog, and she has starred in minor roles and more involved parts.
Olivia began her acting career on the big screen in Insatiable on Netflix. She had a small part, but that was enough to showcase her abilities. She then moved on to a role as Bastian, playing a male dog who belonged to a police officer, acting alongside Jason Bateman in Game Night. The movie is a black comedy with some mystery thrown in, and Olivia played her part like a pro. Jason was impressed with Olivia’s skills in front of the camera, describing her as easy to work with.
Olivia wasn’t star-struck when she landed a part in a movie with the very famous Viola Davis. She quickly softened Viola’s heart, who admitted at first she was not a fan of dogs at all. She fell in love with cute Olivia, however, and now knows that this affectionate dog is a sweet pooch. It’s in Widows that Olivia really proves her mettle as a natural acting talent.
We can only wonder where this perky pup will appear next!
Love Actually Inspired Dog Name Considerations
So, you’re all set up to watch Love Actually for the millionth time, only this time is different, this time you have a new family member, your new lovely puppy. And that puppy deserves a proper name, right? Perfect, because this movie has an abundance of characters as well as a lot of fantastic actors playing their roles. So, if you want to name your doggo after the cutest cast member, you can call them Thomas, after Thomas Sangster who plays the adorable Sam (another great name for a dog). Or, if you are a fan of the Portuguese housekeeper Aurélia who managed to find love, you can name your new pup after her, or after the actress Lucia Moniz who plays her.
Also, another solid choice is Mia, or the actress who plays Mia, Heike Makatsch. But of course, this list is not complete without the legend himself, Alan Rickman, so you can use both his first and last name as a new moniker for your pup. Right next to Alan is the rom-com icon, mister Hugh Grant himself, whose last name sounds both tough and sweet. Emma Thompson’s name is a classic, as well as the name of the actor who plays Jamie, Colin Firth – all fantastic choices for your poopoo’s name.
Male Love Actually Inspired Dog Names
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Billy
After Billy Mack, a rock and roll legend
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Joe
After Joe, Billy Mack's manager
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Peter
After Peter, Juliet's husband
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Jamie
After Jamie, a writer who falls in love with Aurelia
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Daniel
After Karen's friend whose wife Joanna died
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Colin
After Colin Frissell, the caterer for Julie and Peter's wedding
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John
After John, the professional body double who falls in love with Judy
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Mark
After Peter's best man who is in love with Julia
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Karl
A creative director at at Harry's company
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Michael
Sarah's mentally challenged brother
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Rufus
After Rufus, the jewelry salesman
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Harry
Karen's wife whom he cheats on with Mia
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David
Karen's brother and the Prime Minister
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Sam
After Sam, Daniel's step son
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Tony
Colin Frissell's friend
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Mikey
After a minor character played by Marcus Brigstocke
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Alan
After Alan Rickman who plays Harry
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Hugh
After Hugh Grant who plays David
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Liam
After Liam Neeson who plays Daniel
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Thomas
After Thomas Sangster who plays Sam
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Gregor
After Gregor Fisher who plays Joe
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Andrew
After Andrew Lincoln who plays Mark
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Lincoln
After Andrew Lincoln who plays Mark
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Rodrigo
After Rodrigo Santoro who plays Karl
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Kris
After Kris Marshal who plays Colin
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Martin
After Martin Freeman who plays John
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Rowan
After Rowan Atkinson who plays Rufus
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Adam
After Adam Godley who plays Mr. Trench
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Rory
After Rory MacGregor who plays the Engineer
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Chiwetel
After Chiwetel Ejiofor who plays Peter
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Female Love Actually Inspired Dog Names
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Karen
After Harry's wife whom he cheats on with Mia
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Juliet
Peter's wife whom Mark is in love with
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Aurélia
A Portuguese housekeeper in love with Jamie
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Natalie
After Natalie, a member of the household staff at 10 Downing Street
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Sarah
An American girl working in Harry's company, in love with Karl
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Mia
Harry's secretary; he cheats on his wife with her
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Judy
A professional body double in love with John
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Joanna
Daniel's recently deceased wife
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Carol
One of Sam's friend's mother
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Annie
A character played by Nina Sosanya
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Stacey
One of the American girls whom Colin meets
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Jeannie
One of the American girls whom Colin meets
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Carol-Anne
An American girl whom Colin meets
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Harriet
Stacey, Jeannie, and Carol-Anne's roommate
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Carla
Harriet's sister
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Daisy
A character played by Lulu Popplewell
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Jean
A character played by Ruby Turner
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Eleonore
A character played by Élisabeth Margoni
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Mary
The Prime Minister's secretary
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Emma
Emma Thompson plays Karen
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Keira
After Keira Knightley who plays Juliet
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Sienna
After Sienna Guillory who plays Jamie's girlfriend
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Lúcia
Lúcia Moniz plays Aurélia
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Martine
Martine McCutcheon plays Natalie
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Laura
Laura Linney plays Sarah
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Heike
After Heike Makatsch who plays Mia
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Olivia
Olivia Olson plays Joanna
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Claudia
Claudia Schiffer plays Carol
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Ivana
Ivana Miličević plays Stacey
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January
January Jones plays Jeannie
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