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Garfield Dog Names

Updated: May 18, 2024

Welcome to a special corner dedicated to all the canine enthusiasts who also happen to be fans of the iconic and humorous Garfield series. This page is exclusively created for those seeking inspiration from the witty and lovable characters of the Garfield universe to name their furry friends.

Being a comic strip that has entertained millions globally, Garfield features a myriad of characters, each with their unique attributes and quirks. From the lasagna-loving cat himself to his goofy canine companion, Odie, the names on this page are guaranteed to add a touch of nostalgia and charm to your pet's identity.

Whether you're a fan of the main characters or the less-known ones, this compilation will provide you with a comprehensive list of names from the Garfield series. Let's embark on this fun-filled journey of finding the perfect name that resonates with your pet's personality and your love for Garfield.

Name Reason to Choose
Al A character from the Garfield universe, perfect for a smart, clever dog
Arlene Garfield's girlfriend's name, great for a sweet and loving female dog
Bacon A nod to Garfield's love of breakfast foods
Bagel Bagel, a breakfast staple, would be a fitting name for a dog in Garfield's universe
Belly Inspired by Garfield's big belly, great for a chubby dog
Berry A fruity name for a sweet dog
Binky A character from Garfield, perfect for a dog who loves to play
Biscotti Because Garfield loves everything related to food and Biscotti is a delicious Italian cookie
Biscuit Garfield would probably enjoy this as a snack
Bo A sheep from the Garfield universe, great for a fluffy, white dog
Booker A character from the Garfield universe, perfect for a curious and adventurous dog
Brioche Brioche, a French bread, would be a suitable name for a dog in the Garfield world
Brownie Something sweet for dessert-loving Garfield
Bruno A character from the Garfield universe, good for a large, strong dog
Burger Burger, a popular fast food item, would fit right into the Garfield universe
Butter A delicious addition to any of Garfield's meals
Cactus A character from the Garfield universe, ideal for a dog with a prickly personality
Cannoli Cannoli, a sweet Italian pastry, would fit right into the Garfield universe
Canoli This would be a great name for a Garfield dog because it's another food reference
Caramel This name, inspired by a sweet treat, would fit perfectly in the Garfield world
Cheddar A cheese-loving feline like Garfield would approve
Cheese Garfield can't resist anything cheesy
Cheesesteak Cheesesteak, a sandwich, would be a great name for a dog in Garfield's world
Cherry A sweet, fruity name for a dog in Garfield's world
Chips A common snack for Garfield
Chowder Chowder, a type of soup, would be a suitable name for a dog in the Garfield world
Chubby Inspired by Garfield's chubby physique, good for a more voluptuous dog
Cinnamon A spice that could mirror Garfield's feisty personality
Claws Inspired by Garfield's sharp claws, perfect for a dog that loves to play fetch
Cobbler Cobbler, a fruit dessert, would be a great name for a dog in Garfield's world
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Garfield Strip Titles

The titles of specific Garfield comic strips can provide a wealth of creative and unique dog names.
Name Description
Arlene Garfield's girlfriend, a strip titled this way could explore her relationship with Odie
Barks Relates to Odie's primary way of communication, indicating a strip where Odie is barking
Binky Refers to Binky the Clown, a character occasionally appearing in the series
Couch A common location in Garfield series, indicating a strip where Odie lounges on the couch
Fetch A common game for dogs, could indicate a strip where Jon plays fetch with Odie
Fluffy A name that reflects the appearance of many dogs, could be a strip featuring a fluffy friend of Odie
Lasagna Garfield's favorite food, a strip titled this way could feature Odie getting into it
Liz Jon's girlfriend and Garfield's vet, a strip titled this way could feature Liz's interaction with Odie
Mailman A common trope in dog-related humor, could indicate a strip where Odie chases the mailman
Mice A common element of the Garfield series, indicating a strip featuring Odie chasing mice
Mondays Garfield's least favorite day, a strip titled this way could explore Odie's perspective of Mondays
Nap A favorite activity of Garfield, could be a strip where Odie is trying to nap
Nermal Featuring the world's cutest kitten from the comic strip
Odie A key character in Garfield series, this title indicates a strip focusing on Odie
Paws Relates to the production company of Garfield, a strip that could be about Odie's adventures
Pizza Another favourite food in Garfield series, could be a strip where Odie tries to sneak a pizza
Pooky Garfield's teddy bear, could indicate a strip where Odie interacts with Pooky
Pranks A common theme in Garfield series, indicating a strip featuring Odie and Garfield's pranks
Scratch A common dog behavior, indicating a strip where Odie is scratching
Sleep Reflects Garfield's lazy nature, could be a strip where Odie adopts this habit
Slobber Reflects Odie's drooling habit, a common theme in Garfield comic strips
Sneakers Could indicate a strip where Odie chews on Jon's sneakers
Spatula A common tool used by Jon, could indicate a strip where Odie interacts with it
Spot A common dog name, could be a strip featuring a new dog friend of Odie named Spot
Wags Reflects a happy dog behavior, could be a strip where Odie is wagging his tail
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Garfield Movie Titles

The titles or significant phrases from Garfield movies could serve as unique and memorable names for a dog.
Name Description
Arlene The name of Garfield's love interest in the series
Binky A clown character who occasionally appears in the series
Bo A sheep character from the same spin-off
Booker Orson's adventurous chick brother
Bruno A bulldog character who appears in the Garfield series
Cactus A plant that Garfield often interacts with
Cloey Lanolin's best friend who occasionally appears in the series
Fido A common dog name mentioned in the Garfield series
Herman The mailman who often appears in the Garfield series
Jon The owner of Garfield in the series
Lanolin Bo's sister in the spin-off series
Liz Jon's love interest and the vet of Garfield
Lyman Jon's roommate in the early Garfield strips
Max A dog name that is used in one of the Garfield strips
Nermal Another essential character, the self-proclaimed world's cutest kitten
Odie He is a prominent canine character in the Garfield series
Orson A character from a farm-based spin-off of Garfield
Pooky Garfield's teddy bear, significant to the series
Rex A dog name used in a Garfield strip
Roy Orson's rooster friend, part of the same spin-off
Sheldon Booker's brother who prefers to stay in his eggshell
Spot Another dog name that is often mentioned in the series
Squeak One of Garfield's mouse friends
Stretch The name of a rubber chicken that Garfield plays with
Wade A cowardly duck character from the Garfield spin-off
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Garfield Cartoonist Names

Naming your dog after Jim Davis, the cartoonist behind Garfield, or other artists involved in its creation could be a unique homage.
Name Description
Aloysius Aloysius Pig is a character from the U.S. Acres comic strip
Arbuckle It's the surname of Jon, Garfield's owner
Binky Binky the Clown is a recurring character in the comic series
Blue Blue is a character from the U.S. Acres comic strip
Bo Bo is a sheep from the U.S. Acres strip
Booker Booker is a chick from the U.S. Acres comic strip
Cody Cody is a character from the U.S. Acres comic strip
Davis Jim Davis is the creator of Garfield
Davis Jim Davis is the creator of Garfield
Gort Gort is a character from the U.S. Acres comic strip
Jon The cartoonist's name is Jon Arbuckle
Lanolin Lanolin is a character from the U.S. Acres comic strip
Liz Jon's love interest in the comic strip is Liz
Lyman Lyman was Odie's original owner in the comic strip
Mort Mort is a character from the U.S. Acres comic strip
Nermal Nermal is the name of the world's cutest kitten in the Garfield comic strip
Odie Odie is Garfield's silly canine friend
Orson Orson is a character from the U.S. Acres strip, created by Garfield's cartoonist
Plato Plato is a character from the U.S. Acres comic strip
Pooky Garfield's teddy bear is named Pooky, making it a fitting name for a dog
Roy Roy is a rooster from the U.S. Acres comic strip
Sheldon Sheldon is a character from U.S. Acres who prefers living inside his shell
Truffles Truffles is a character from the U.S. Acres comic strip
Wade Wade is a character from the U.S. Acres comic strip
Wart Wart is a character from the U.S. Acres comic strip
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Garfield Related Food Names

Garfield's well-known love for food, especially lasagna, can provide a fun and creative theme for naming a dog.
Name Description
Arlene Name of Garfield's girlfriend
Binky Taken from a clown character in the comics
Biscotti A sweet Italian treat
Bolognese A pasta sauce Garfield would enjoy
Cannoli A delicious dessert, perfect for a sweet dog
Capellini Because it's a type of pasta
Cappuccino A nod to Garfield's love for coffee
Gnocchi An Italian dish Garfield would likely love
Jon Garfield's owner's name
Lasagna It's Garfield's absolute favorite food
Marsala An Italian dish, perfect for a food-themed Garfield dog name
Meatball Because Garfield loves meatballs
Mozzarella An integral part of lasagna
Muffin Because Garfield loves to eat
Nermal A name borrowed from Garfield's 'friend', the world's cutest kitten
Odie The name of Garfield's canine companion
Orsont Garfield's brother in the comic strip
Parmesan The cheese sprinkled on top of Garfield's favorite dish
Pasta It's related to lasagna, Garfield's favorite
Pesto Another Italian food, like lasagna
Pooky This is the name of Garfield's beloved teddy bear
Provolone A cheese Garfield might like in his lasagna
Ravioli Another pasta dish, fitting for a Garfield-themed dog
Ricotta Another cheese used in lasagna
Sardine A favorite snack for Garfield
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Garfield Character Names

Naming your dog after notable characters from the Garfield comic series can be a fun and unique way to pay tribute to this iconic franchise.
Name Description
Arlene Garfield's love interest is named Arlene
Bella A dog character from the Garfield Show
Binky A clown character who occasionally appears in the Garfield series
Bo A sheep character who appears in the Garfield and Friends' Orson's Farm segment
Bruno A tough dog who occasionally appears in the comics
Cactus A dog who appeared in the Garfield and Friends series
Clive A cat character who appeared in the Garfield animated series
Floyd One of the mouse characters in Garfield's universe
Gnorm One of the gnome characters in Garfield's world
Hermione A witch character who appeared in the Garfield Halloween special
Jon The human who owns both Garfield and Odie
Lanolin A sheep character from the Orson's Farm segment
Liz Garfield's vet and Jon's love interest
Lyman Former owner of Odie and Jon's old roommate
Nermal Garfield's cute, albeit annoying, friend
Odie This is the name of Garfield's canine companion
Orson A pig character who also had his own comic strip within the Garfield universe
Penelope One of Garfield's girlfriends from the animated series
Pooky Garfield's cherished teddy bear
Roy A rooster character from the Orson's Farm segment
Squeak A mouse who is friends with Garfield
Stretch A character from the Garfield Show, who is a flamingo
Vito The Italian chef who often feeds Garfield in the animated series
Wade A duck character who appears in the Orson's Farm segment of Garfield and Friends
Wolfie A character from the Garfield Show who is a wolf
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