210+ Literary Dog Names for Book Lovers

For book lovers, naming a dog after a favorite literary character, author, or classic story is a meaningful way to celebrate your love for literature and your furry friend. Dogs, with their boundless charm and unique personalities, make the perfect companions for cozy reading sessions or adventurous tales. A literary-inspired name is a tribute to the joy both books and your pup bring into your life.

From iconic authors and timeless characters to memorable settings and literary themes, the world of books offers endless inspiration for naming your dog. Whether you’re drawn to classic novels, contemporary works, or magical worlds, there’s a name out there to match your pup’s personality.

To help you find the perfect fit, we’ve compiled a list of over 210 literary dog names. Whether you’re looking for something classic, whimsical, or deeply meaningful, this list is packed with ideas for every dog and their book-loving owner. Let’s explore the options and find a name that’s as timeless as your pup!

Best Literary Dog Names

Beatrice	Tess	Gatsby
Sherlock	Matilda	Desdemona
Heathcliff	Holden	Ishmael
Rhett	Lancelot	Algernon
Rochester	Darcy	Ripley
Hester	Gulliver	Juliet
Watson	Bingley	Marlowe
Hamlet	Poirot	Hermione
Scout	Byron	Gandalf
Frodo	Pip	Atticus

Unique Literary Dog Names

Natty Bumppo	Puck	Beleg
Euripides	Morpheus	Mowgli
Raskolnikov	Faust	Valjean
Dracula	Galadriel	Sauron
Grendel	Yossarian	Coriolanus
Aslan	Zaphod	Lothlorien
Caspian	Caliban	Garp
Quixote	Scheherazade	Eowyn
Hagrid	Arwen	Jadis
Tintin	Vronsky	Mercutio

Cool Literary Dog Names

Blanche	Shardik	Merlin
Tristram	Nero	Whitman
Ulysses	Voltaire	Prospero
Strider	Thorin	Dante
Griffin	Hawthorne	Yeats
Lazarus	Soma	Falconer
Oberon	Spencer	Sirius
Sawyer	Crusoe	Marley
Iago	Twain	Nero
Lennox	Thoreau	Holden

Cute Literary Dog Names

Lulu	Gigi	Velvet
Ollie	Ursa	Pixie
Honey	Daisy	Nana
Toto	Bambi	Muffin
Bean	Ink	Widget
Zuzu	Eloise	Elf
Coco	Xena	Quark
Bilbo	Snicket	Jip
Roly	Dot	Amber
Fable	Kipper	Yogi

Funny Literary Dog Names

Oscar Wilder	Mary Shelly	Jane Pawsten
Charles Lickens	Beowoof	Barkus Aurelius
Dostoyevsky	Wolfgang Amadeus	Arthur Conan Doyle
J.K. Growling	Salinger Sniffer	F. Scott Fitzgerald
Poochini	Fernando Pessoa	Corgi Elliot
Sir Arthur Canine Doyle	Chewbacca	Virginia Woof
Bark Twain	Virginia Woof	Pup Dickens
George Bernard Paw	Kafkaesque	Tolstoy Toy
Franz Furranz	J.R.R. Tolkien	Edgar Allan Paw
Emily Dickinson	Howling Bronte

Baby Literary Dog Names

Fifi	Zippy	Peewee
Boo	Mopsy	Jolly
Cupcake	Kookie	Q-Tip
Elfie	Tink	Doodle
Wiggles	Upsy	Itty
Alfie	Yummy	Fluffy
Honeybun	Lolly	Ruffles
Sprout	XOXO	Velvet
Giggles	Oreo	Cuddles
Bubbles	Nugget	Dimples

Color-Inspired Literary Dog Names

Azure	Mauve	Violet
Hazel	Charcoal	Citrine
Wheat	Quartz	Tawny
Alabaster	Bronze	Dove
Goldie	Silver	Lavender
Denim	Emerald	Blanco
Khaki	Ruby	Fawn
Pinky	Navy	Umber
Xanadu	Ochre	Jade
Indigo	Zinnober	Yellow

Food-Inspired Literary Dog Names

Latte	Falafel	Toffee
Ziti	Fudge	Olive
Udon	Sugar	Vanilla
Quiche	Honey	Noodle
Doughnut	Kiwi	Eggroll
Yogurt	Muffin	Biscuit
Espresso	Jambalaya	Xoco (short for chocolate)
Apple	Dumpling	Cinnamon
Raisin	Waffle	Cocoa
Basil	Pepper	Ginger

Nature-Inspired Literary Dog Names

Maple	Xeroph (short for xerophyte, a dry kind of plant)	Quill
Juniper	Kestrel	River
Willow	Aspen	Sage
Fern	Yarrow	Ulmus (a type of tree)
Iris	Grove	Prairie
Acorn	Heath	Dandelion
Leaf	Thorn	Oak
Clover	Dew	Briar
Cedar	Vale	Nectar
Zenith	Elm	Blossom

Male Literary Dog Names

Gulliver	Irving	Poe
Radcliffe	Faustus	Yeats
Wordsworth	Caesar	Brutus
Milton	Achilles	Sweeney
Victor	Dantes	Xavier
Edgar	Zorro	Jekyll
Homer	Orlando	Lysander
Balzac	Nero	Kipling
Dante	Quixote	Albus
Tennyson	Cicero	Updike

Female Literary Dog Names

Viola	Juliet	Medea
Aurora	Penelope	Sappho
Desdemona	Katniss	Antigone
Undine	Rosalind	Clarissa
Winifred	Hecuba	Isolde
Guinevere	Cressida	Bronte
Daphne	Titania	Fantine
Nerissa	Yvaine	Zelda
Xanthe	Lavinia	Queenie
Ophelia	Eloise	Beatrice

Naming your dog after a literary figure or theme is a beautiful way to celebrate the stories and characters that inspire you. With over 210 thoughtfully chosen names, you’re sure to find one that perfectly suits your dog’s personality and your love of books. Whether inspired by a classic novel, a beloved author, or a fictional world, this list offers endless possibilities.

Take your time to consider your dog’s traits and let your favorite literary works guide your choice. A great name is more than just a word—it’s a connection to the stories that have shaped you and the companion who shares them with you. Celebrate your dog with a name that’s as meaningful and enduring as the best books in your collection!