Perfect Dark Dog Names

Introduction

It can be a problem choosing a name for a particular type of dog characteristic, for example - a black or dark brown dog, without resorting to names like Jet (although I do like this name for a black dog) . Trying to choose something that is both original and non offensive at the same time takes some doing. Black or dark colored dogs seem to have an air of mystery to them. Their black glossy coats look amazing, and a little black puppy is undeniably cute. They look as though they are wearing a velvet coat, which is why the name Velvet is so popular for the black Labrador Retriever or similar breeds. Don't rush into the naming of your new best friend and companion, wait a few days till you really get to know your dog. They may have a habit or characteristic that can prompt a name - once again the name Jet is ideal for a black dog who is fast on his feet and likes to race around the place. Dusk may be better for a little lady dog who is dark in color and more mellow in nature. Your dog will be with you for all its life, so give it a name fitting to the animal and one that you like.

Perfect Dark Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Perfect Dark Name

Toto

Who could forget the entertaining yet sometimes scary and dark classic, Wizard of Oz with the cutest of dogs, Toto. The story evolves around a young girl played by Judy Garland who, along with her dog Toto, gets carried away by a deadly cyclone and relates the adventures they had while trying to get home again. Toto helped Dorothy face dark moments in her quest to return to Kansas but brought fun and bright moments to the show. Toto was played by a female dark brindle Cairn Terrier whose real name was Terry. She appeared in no less than 13 films, and died at age eleven. During filming of the Wizard of Oz, the plucky little dog endured a broken foot when one of the actors (A Winkie Guard) accidentally stepped on her small paw. A second dog had to be used while she healed. But she recovered quickly and went back to work and won the hearts of many, long after she had stopped acting. Her owner and trainer officially changed her name to Toto as that was the name most people associated her with. Toto is a cute name, easy to say, and is quite distinctive. Drawings and pictures portray her as a dark, almost black small dog.

Then there was Rin Tin Tin - a dark German Shepherd was the original dog actor, and his owner was a World War One veteran from Los Angeles by the name of Lee Duncan. When he returned home from France, he brought the dog with him, hoping to teach him some tricks with the objective to become a canine movie celebrity. The dog often played wolves in early features, but then became hugely popular in the 1920's to 1930's, bringing in good money for Warner Brothers. Rin Tin Tim was a hugely popular star and lives on in history as a true canine star.

A canine hero made news during the bleak days after Hurricane Katrina - ironically the dog was called Katrina and was a black Labrador who saved a drowning man before the rising waters claimed his life. The dog later had to be rescued herself but was honored at that year's Genesis Awards with a standing ovation. It is times of despair and tragedy when dogs give their all and inspire us to continue the battle.

The final inspiration comes from a dog named Trakr (cool name isn't it) who together with police officer James Symington on September 11th helped dig through some 30 feet of unstable debris at the World Trade Centre and located the last human survivor of the attack. A dark German Shepherd police dog born in Prague, Czech Republic, the dog collapsed on the 14th from chemical and smoke inhalation and exhaustion and was treated with intravenous fluids. Later they returned home only to be suspended from work for participating in a rescue effort in New York without permission. They declined returning to the force, and James went on to become an actor, with his trusty loyal pal beside him. Dogs are so inspiring how they just want to help. They don't consider their own safety, they just do what has to be done. Thank goodness for their presence in our lives - they make life so much richer from their existence.

Perfect Dark Dog Name Considerations

Short and sharp names are easy to say, and they are easy for your dog to understand. That is not to say that you can't choose an elaborate name that catches your eye, but just practise saying the name out loud to get the feel of the word and the sound in public. A name should stand alone, and not be confused with an offensive term. With a dark dog, be aware of any racial implications of the name. Do not use offensive slang names for a dark dog or it may come back to haunt you. Do your research and find out what that nice sounding foreign name really means. An Italian or Greek name may sound awesome and unique, but what does it mean? Google the name online - you may be shocked at what it really means. Ethically and morally, you should steer clear of any dubious name, regardless how cute it sounds. There are so many lists like this one, that give you plenty of choice and the research has been done for you so you know what it means.

Male Perfect Dark Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
6	Knight As in the Black Knight who masks their identity by not displaying heraldry
5	Shadow It is always dark and mysterious
5	Diesel A type of fuel but also the name of an Italian retail brand with a black label
5	Carbon Carbon is the key ingredient for most life on earth
5	Darkstar A star that is dark, it could be an actor playing a dark role
5	Stealth Used to enter where they are not welcome, think James Bond in a black suit
5	Slate A name to describe a dark color
5	Phantom The term means a ghost or a shadow and is indeed perfect for a dark dog
4	Sooty Dark gray almost black from the ash or black soot of the chimney after a fire
4	Vader Darth Vader from Star Wars was evil and dressed in black
4	Onyx A banded variety of oxide chalcedony and comes in the color black, often used in jewelry
4	Angus The name means one strength
3	Badger A heavily built member of the weasel family typically with a dark grey and black coat
2	Blackhawk A type of helicopter or a black hawk as in predatory bird
2	Espresso A hot drink that is very dark in color and very strong in flavor
2	Nero An Italian or Latin word that describes a person with dark or black hair
2	Ninja A Ninja warrior covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan, dressed in black
2	Jet A popular name to describe a black dog who loves to be on the move
2	Coal As in for the fire to burn and produce heat, a black sedimentary rock
0	Bat Short and black, as in the flying bat or Batman
0	Mystery Mystery has a sense of darkness
-1	Zorro The fictional Spanish hero wore a black mask and clothing
-1	Viper A member of the snake family, some of who are black in color
-1	Viking Although often fair as a nation, they did some dark deeds
-1	Thunder Often preceded by dark or black skies
-1	Inky Ideal for a cute small black dog
-2	Smoke Technically gray in color but on a burning fire at night outdoors it looks dark
-3	Granite A hard rock used in home kitchen and bathroom fittings, varies in color including black
-3	Agate A type of rock that varies in color including black often found in ancient lava flows
-3	Shaman A person who has influences the world of bad and good spirits

Female Perfect Dark Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Duanna Means little dark maiden and is Irish in origin
6	Brenna Gaelic for raven or black haired
6	Donia Celtic for dark skin
6	Hadria Latin for dark and would suit a dainty cute dog
6	Drac Short for Dracula who always wore black and loved the night
5	Sable A dark brown almost black color, rich in intensity
4	Oreo A dark almost black bisuit with a white filling
4	Goth A subculture that adopts black clothing and dark hair, dark eyeliner and dark clothes
4	Kuro Japanese for black
3	Barana Aboriginal word meaning black duck
3	Ebonia Adaption of the word Ebony meaning black wood
3	Ciara Gaelic /Irish which means black
3	Fia This is a Scottish word meaning dark of peace, this name would suit a small canine
3	Preto The color of black, Portuguese in origin
2	Jetta Latin for the word black
2	Storm Comes from cloudy dark skies
2	Nisha From the Hindi language meaning night
2	Pitch As in a pitch black night, meaning there is no light showing, very dark
1	Herminia From Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
1	Amaya it means night rain and is French Basque in origin
1	Dusk A special time at the end of the day as the sun is setting and nightime falls
1	Misty When the weather is dark and misty
-1	Damis Arabic for dark
-1	Raven Dark glossy color such as the raven bird or dark hair
-2	Laila From the Arabic origin meaning night beauty
-2	Leila Arabic in origin and means as black as the night
-2	Indigo A dark blue almost black color
-3	Cari Gaelic and Latin meaning black
-3	Dvaki Indian word meaning black
-3	Duvessa Irish for dark beauty