Popular Pet Names Inspired by the Work of William Shakespeare
The literary work of English playwright William Shakespeare has intrigued and entertained generations around the world for centuries. The comedies, tragedies, and characters he created are legendary, so it’s no surprise affectionados of The Bard may turn to his work for inspiration when naming a new dog or cat. Following is an alphabetical list of popular pet names inspired by the brilliant work of the famous poet and playwright.
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with A
Alexander
Alexas
Angelo
Anne
Antonio
Antony
Ariel
Arthur
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with B
Beatrice
Benedick
Berkeley
Bianca
Blanche
Brutus
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with C
Cade
Cassandra
Cassius
Cleopatra
Claudius
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with D
Duchess
Duke
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with E
Earl
Edgar
Edward
Eleanor
Elizabeth
Ely
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with F
Fabian
Fenton
Ferdinand
Francisco
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with G
George
Gertrude
Gobbo
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with H
Hamlet
Hector
Helen
Henry
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with I
Iris
Isabella
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with J
Jack
Jaques
Juliet
Julius
Juno
Justice
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with K
Kate
Katherine
King
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with M
Macbeth
Marcus
Margaret
Milan
Miranda
Mortimer
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with O
Oliver
Olivia
Ophelia
Othello
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with P
Paris
Paulina
Percy
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with Q
Queen
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with R
Ratcliffe
Romeo
Rosalind
Ross
Rugby
Rumour
Rynaldo
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with S
Sebastian
Shakespeare
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with T
Talbot
Titus
Troy
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with U
Ulysses
Ursula
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with V
Valentine
Viola
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with W
Will
William
Willoughby
Pet Names Inspired by Shakespeare Beginning with Y
York
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The awesome Jack Russell Terrier names Wishbone who invited viewers to take a leap of imagination in experiencing the classics like never before.
WISHBONE © 2009 Big Feats Entertainment.
About Wishbone: this beloved little dog took us on an imaginative adventure each week as he wove modern life into a classic tail, er, tale. The talented folks at Big Feats Entertainment received an Emmy and Peabody for their beautiful work; when I compiled this list of pet names inspired by William Shakespeare, the iconic Wishbone was the perfect little dog photo. My favorite story was “Rosie, Oh! Rosie, Oh!” – which is the story of Romeo and Juliet featuring Wishbone and an adorable little Beagle girl; she melted my heart, just as my Maggie Mae did! Click here to learn more about Wishbone(TM).
