Introduction
Marvel Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
Happy works for Tony Stark for some time before he learns that Mr. Stark is indeed Iron Man. (As the comic timeline goes, it was approximately two years before Happy comes to this realization.) However, only a short time later, Harold is struck ill. It is at this point that Happy becomes superhuman. Stark instructs his people to treat the very ill Happy with cobalt, which causes Happy to mutate to a giant humanoid. This incarnation of Happy is often known as "Freak." Tony is able to reverse the affects of the cobalt on Happy, but, on occasion, he will mutate once again into the savage Freak. He remained an ally to Tony even though Mr. Stark's machine is what caused the transformation in Happy.
One dog who truly embodies the name Happy has a wonderful reason to be joyful. The television series 7th Heaven featured a family whose father was a pastor. While dealing with all the stresses that the profession involves, the pastor also deals with a young son who only wants a dog. He brings home a stray and names the dog Happy. At first, because Happy is a shaggy Terrier mix, the family does not notice that their new pooch is expecting. The little boy occupies himself with keeping the puppies a secret from his parents, however, the family accepts Happy and her pups (who will be placed in good homes over the course of the next few shows).
Happy was also the name of the dog who played "Happy" on the 7th Heaven series. Like the fictional Happy, the real Terrier mix who portrayed the pup is also named Happy. The real Happy also spent some time outside of a loving home. In fact, Happy was adopted from a shelter by trainer Shawn Webber, who prepared Happy for working on television.
Marvel Inspired Dog Name Considerations
First, dogs that are slated for some type of service might be most suited to carry a superhero's moniker. German Shepherds are often used in military and police work. Belgian Malinois are often used as "drug dogs" or are otherwise companions for police officers. These dogs are often quite heroic; they are known to be fearless in the face of danger. Some police dogs are anxious to participate in work alongside their human handlers. From time to time, these heroic animals give their lives in order to protect their fellow police officers (and, often, their handlers will have memorial services for those dogs who are so brave).
The Labrador Retriever is a dog that is often associated with working as a service dog. Golden Retrievers also work with the blind as service dogs. Sometimes these breeds are used as therapy dogs for hospitalized patients, particularly for children. Labs and Goldies are particularly good with young children. They are patient, and they seem to know that the children they visit are sometimes very sick. These service dogs are particularly suited for a heroic moniker due to their honorable characters.
Male Marvel Inspired Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
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| 3 |
Hank
As in Hank Pym, the scientist who developed the Ant-Man suit
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| 2 |
Bucky
Worked alongside Captain America, but turned bad and is now the Winter Soldier
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| 2 |
Captain America
A WWII soldier who became a super soldier; he was representative of the U.S. during the years following the Great War
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| 1 |
Hercules
His character is based on Greek mythology, and he often fights alongside the Avengers
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| 1 |
Tony
As in Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man
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| 0 |
Atlas
Erik Josten; also known as Goliath; this name is suited to a large dog such as the Saint Bernard
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| 0 |
Hulk
The green giant is made such due to an accident; his emotions cause him to "hulk out"
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| -1 |
Boomer
Fitting of an energetic pup; Boomer is also known as "Boom Boom" and is a Marvel hero
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| -1 |
Blaze
As in Johnny Blaze, the Ghost Rider; this name is suitable for a pup with a white stripe on his face
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| -2 |
Aegis
Trey Rollins, a Marvel hero; this name is perfect for a Tibetan Mastiff
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| -2 |
Baron
Helmut Zemo; a German Marvel villain; he is a member of Hydra and an opponent of Captain America
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| -2 |
Beast
This name is fitting of a large, muscular dog such as the Rottie or the Pit Bull
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| -2 |
Ben
As in Ben Parker, Spider-Man's uncle
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| -2 |
Bengal
Duc No Tranh, A Vietnamese Marvel villain; this name is fitting of a striped dog such as the Catahoula Cur
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| -2 |
Chase
Refers to Chase Stein; this name fits a Labrador Retriever
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| -2 |
Cap'n Oz
William Destine; a Marvel hero
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| -2 |
Colossus
Peter Rasputin; a Marvel hero who usually appeared with the X-men
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| -2 |
Cornelius
As in Abraham Cornelius; a Marvel villain who worked for the Weapon X program
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| -2 |
Dynamo
One of several Soviet agents; they represented the Soviet Union during the Cold War
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| -2 |
Hogan
Joe Hogan, a wrestler with no special powers, the only person to ever beat him was Peter Parker
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| -2 |
Cyclops
A member of the X-Men; a Marvel hero
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| -2 |
Daken
A Marvel villain who is also the son of Wolverine
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| -2 |
Daredevil
A Marvel superhero; this name is fitting for a puppy who is curious
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| -2 |
Doc Oc
Doctor Octopus is a villain; he is often found fighting against Spider-Man
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| -2 |
Peter
As in Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man
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| -2 |
Deacon
As in Deacon Frost, a vampire who is an enemy of Blade
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| -2 |
Harry
As in Harry Osborn, the Green Goblin, a Marvel villain
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| -2 |
Gideon
A Marvel villain who was on Columbus' expedition to the West Indies
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| -2 |
Ikaris
A superhero who is a part of the Eternals; this name is fitting of an obstinate pup
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| -2 |
Logan
Wolverine's given name; Wolverine searches for Professor X in this film
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Female Marvel Inspired Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
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| 1 |
Pepper
One of Iron Man's assistants; this name is perfect for a lively pup
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| 0 |
She-Ra
The twin sister of He-Man; she is a superheroine
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| -1 |
Angel
A Marvel superhero; this name is suitable for a sweet pup
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| -1 |
Alexa
As in Marvel character Alexa Mendez; this name is fitting of a Yorkie or a Maltese
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| -1 |
Alice
A Marvel character who is also a mutant under the influence of Mister Sinister
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| -1 |
Jane Grey
A Marvel superhero; she is a part of the X-men
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| -1 |
Betty
As in Betty Ross, she is also know as the Red She-Hulk
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| -1 |
Big Bertha
A Marvel superhero; she is often found on Coney Island
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| -1 |
Calypso
Calypso Elizi is a Marvel villain who often fights against Spider-Man
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| -1 |
Clea
A Marvel character known for her ability as a sorceress
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| -1 |
Countess
Countess Mara is a Nazi operative; this name befits a regal dog
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| -1 |
Bakshi
A member of Hydra; this name is appropriate for a Shiba Inu
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| -1 |
Dee Dee
Associated with Daredevil; this name is fitting of a small pup
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| -1 |
Elektra
Daredevil's love interest; this name is fitting of an energetic dog
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| -1 |
Patsy
One of the Marvel Divas; Patsy is the perfect name for a hound
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| -1 |
Coleen
This character is associated with the Iron Fist; Coleen is the perfect name for a regal pup
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| -1 |
Akira
Akira Yoshida is a pseudonym used by one of the Marvel writers
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| -1 |
Jade
The Green Lantern's daughter; this name is perfect for a small dog
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| -1 |
Rogue
This Marvel superhero is part of the X-men
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| -1 |
Storm
An X-men mutant with the power of Mother Nature in her hands
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| -1 |
Raven
This Marvel superhero has a name befitting a dark-colored dog
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| -1 |
Domino
This mutant is known for her prophetic abilities
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| -1 |
Donna
Wonder Woman's doppleganger (and a villain)
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| -1 |
Gamora
An assassin and a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy
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| -1 |
Hope
Hope Summers is a rather new Marvel superheroine
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| -1 |
Luna
As in Luna Maximoff, the daughter of Quicksilver; this is a popular name for Pit Bull Terriers
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| -1 |
Namora
Namora is one of the first Marvel mutants; this name is fitting of a "blue" dog
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| -1 |
Renata
Renata Soliz is also known as "Diamond;" she is associated with the Winter Soldier
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| -1 |
Stacy X
This mutant is also known as "X-Stacy" and "Ripcord"
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| -1 |
Tigra
Also known as Greer Grant and The Cat; Tigra is a female superhero
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Written by a Boston Terrier lover Treba Hicks
Published: 03/02/2018, edited: 04/22/2021
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