Here is the list of male literary dog names. If you’re looking for boy dog names taken from books and literature, you’ve come to the right place.
Aesop – An ancient Greek author of fables. This male dog enjoys telling stories.
Aladdin – “Your wish is my command.”
Ali Baba – A poor woodcutter in the Arabian Nights story. He finds treasure hidden in a cave by 40 thieves.
Atticus – The lawyer committed to racial equality in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” A really good choice of male literary dog names.
Beauty – A lovely, solid-black dog.
Blake – William Blake was a great English poet who died in 1827. Among his most famous works are “Songs of Innocence” and “Jerusalem.”
Bluto – “I have more than just a good pair of forearms.”
Brutus – An exceptionally large dog who stands his ground.
Casper – “The backyard is my favorite haunt.”
Chaucer – The famous English author of “The Canterbury Tales.”
Clifford – The small red dog that grew into a GIANT red dog. One of the more popular male literary dog names.
Damocles – The legendary courtier in Syracuse who was given a lesson in the dangers of being a king.
Dante – A great Italian poet of the Middle Ages. He wrote “The Divine Comedy.”
Dickens – A famous English novelist who lived during the 1800’s. He wrote “A Tale of Two Cities,” “Oliver Twist,” “A Christmas Carol,” and many other great works.
Dodger – “I am often artful.”
Dumbo – “I believe I can fly, these big ears have gotta be good for something.”
Ebenezer – A real sour-puss of a dog.
Elf – “I’m your little-bitty mischievous puppy.” A good name for a small male dog.
Emerson – “I prefer to sit in the corner pondering.”
Fable – “I enjoy a good story as much as the next dog.”
Falstaff – A comical knight who appears in many Shakespearean plays. This boy dog will keep you in stitches.
Faust – A magician who, according to legend, sold his soul to the devil.
Friday – “I’m your right-hand dog.” Here are more male dog names that start with F.
Hamlet – The tragic Shakespearean hero.
Hansel – The boy character in the Grimm’s Fairy Tale – “Hansel and Gretel.”
Hemingway – “I enjoy telling stories to the other neighborhood dogs.” Another of the more popular literary male dog names.
Homer – The legendary Greek author of the “Iliad” and the “Odyssey.”
Hugo – Victor Hugo was a famous French novelist who wrote “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” among other works.
Iago – The crafty and evil villain of Shakespeare’s “Othello.” This male dog is always scheming.
Igor – This dog sometimes likes to eat insects and will assist you in any of your undertakings.
Iliad – “The Iliad” is the oldest surviving Greek work of poetry. It concerns the last year of the Trojan War.
It – Stephen King wouldn’t complain. But your doggie might?
Jason – He and his Argonauts are legendary sailors. A great male literary dog name for your water-loving breed.
Jem – Scout’s older brother in “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
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Kempis – Thomas A Kempis was a Christian author of the middle-ages. He wrote one of the most famous devotional books ever – “The Imitation of Christ.”
Lex – “I will get that so-called Superman, you’ll see.”
Macbeth – The tragic title character of the famous Shakespearean play.
Midas – Everything this dog touches, turns to gold. An excellent name for your male Golden Retriever.
Moby – Moby Dick was the giant whale in the book of the same name. A good choice for any large breed of male dog.
Munchkin – “Follow the yellow brick road.” A good choice for your very small male dog.
Nemo – The captain in the famous Jules Verne novel “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” Another good name for your water-loving male dog.
Odysseus – The main character and hero of the Greek epic story “The Odyssey.”
Odyssey – Written by the Greek poet Homer. This adventure epic ranks as the most influential work of ancient Greek literature.
Oliver – A great name for the orphan dog that you adopted from the pound. One of the most popular literary male dog names.
Othello – Title character of the Shakespearean tragedy. He kills his wife out of false jealousy.
Pauper – “I rely on my master’s constant charity to survive.”
Pokey – “I take my time getting from point A to point B.”
Pooh – An animated little teddy bear of a dog.
Popeye – “I’s onlys cooks wis Olives Oyls.”
Riddler – “I like to watch you scratch your head in disbelief.”
Riki-Tiki-Tavi – “I’ll be glad to kill that cobra out in the yard.”
Romeo – “I’m the most romantic dog you’ve ever owned.”
Shakespeare – This male dog is a creative genius.
Sherlock – Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous fictional detectives ever created. A good name for your male Bloodhound.
Sherwood – This forest was the headquarters of the fictional Robin Hood and his merry band of thieves.
Snoopy – “Grown-ups speak gibberish.” A good name for your black and white male dog.
Tarzan – “I’m the king of this jungle that you call a house.”
Tolstoy – Leo Tolstoy was a famous Russian writer. His best known works are “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina.” Your Siberian Husky male dog would adore this name.
Toto – This dog likes to pull stuffing out of scarecrows. An excellent choice for your male Terrier.
Twain – Mark Twain was the pen-name of the great American author – Samuel Clemens. “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “The Prince and the Pauper” are among his best-known works.
Virgil – A great poet of ancient Rome. “The Aenid” was his most famous work. One of the most popular male literary dog names.
Vronsky – The object of Anna Karenina’s ill-fated affection.
Walt – This dog is happiest while pondering leaves of grass.
Wilbur – The pig in “Charlotte’s Web.” A great name for the male dog that resembles a pig.
Zane – Zane Grey was a popular American author who wrote stories about the wild west.