Dexter Dog Names

Introduction

Running from 2006 to September 2013, the Showtime series Dexter was the television embodiment of a character created by author Jeff Lindsay. Dexter, the lead character, is a blood spatter analyst by day and a serial killer by night. Dexter, traumatized by the murder of his mother, which he witnessed first-hand, is adopted by the police officer who found him submerged in blood. As Dexter grows into manhood, his adoptive father, Harry, begins to see the darkness in Dexter. Harry begins teaching Dexter how to literally get away with murder; however, Dexter must commit to only killing men that he confirms are linked to despicable crimes. In this way, Dexter becomes a hero of sorts. The dark hero became a fan favorite, and the show is quite popular on Netflix. Many fans see Dexter as a hero, and may want to honor their fandom by naming their favorite four-legged companion after a character on the show.

Dexter Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Dexter Name

Harry

In the Dexter television series, Harry finds Dexter and his brother Brian enclosed in a shipping container filled with the blood of his dead mother. Harry takes the child in and raises Dexter as his own. However, as Dexter grows, Harry begins to notice certain characteristics in his adopted son. Rather than institutionalize Dexter, Harry begins teaching Dexter how to utilize his Dark Passenger for good rather than evil. Harry is more than a father to Dexter; he is also Dexter's conscience. Even after Harry passes away, he continues to appear to Dexter (in Dexter's mind, of course) to advise his adopted son on a variety of matters. Harry is the embodiment of all that is good, and his wish that Dexter use his talents for good rather evil causes Dexter to satisfy his Dark Passenger by taking only those who cause harm to others.

Our famous dogs named Harry are also entertaining. The first Harry is a fictional dog, named Harry the Dirty Dog. No, Harry is not dirty in the sense that he doesn't play fairly. Harry is dirty in the traditional sense of the word. Also, he absolutely detests taking a bath. Harry hates bathing so much that he decides to take the bathtub scrubber and run away in an effort to avoid the detestable ritual. However, when Harry returns home, the dirt and grime on his coat make him unrecognizable to his family. Finally, in order to convince his family that the dirty dog is most certainly Harry, he must go and retrieve the bathtub scrubber, which he had buried before running away. Harry the Dirty Dog was adapted for film in 1988, and beloved actress Betty White was recorded reading a new edition of Harry the Dirty Dog in 2012.

Another famous dog sharing the same name as Dexter's father is the current University of Georgia mascot, Hairy Dog. Hairy Dog is the costumed mascot for the school, and he is a fixture of various sporting events, such as all football games. He is also a regular at many other athletic events on the Athens campus, such as basketball, volleyball, and baseball games. Hairy derives his name from the traditional University of Georgia cheer, "Go You Hairy Dogs!" Hairy Dog made his first appearance at the 1981 Sugar Bowl. It was also at this championship game that Georgia would go on to win the national title against Notre Dame.

Dexter Dog Name Considerations

Even though viewers know that Dexter is a cold-blooded killer, his desire to only do harm to those whom he can prove are truly evil makes Dexter a folk hero in a sense. He could be described as a vigilante of sorts. Throughout history, people such as Billy the Kid have become romanticized. Batman is a comic book superhero, yet he is also merely operating as a vigilante. Dexter is trained by his adoptive father, Harry, to fully vet potential victims. Viewers come to feel a kinship with Dexter, not because he is a killer, but because he rids his world of evil-doing "bad guys."

Of course, Dexter must have evil opponents, and there is a laundry list of hardened criminals which serve as formidable opponents of our hero. Names such as Trinity, Rudy, Travis, and Chase represent just a few of Dexter's enemies. Because these names represent strong characters with a dark side, these names might fit a large dog known for toughness, such as a Pit Bull Terrier or a Rottweiler.

Of course, if you like the heroines of the series, you could always stick with Deb, Lumen, or Rita. These names would fit any four-legged female canine companion. Dexter and Deb's family name, Morgan, fits any sweet canine friend. Whatever name you choose from the Dexter series, as a fan, you can't go wrong.

Male Dexter Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Sam Refers to Brother Sam, a friend of Dexter's
7	Miguel As in Miguel Prado, assistant district attorney with a dark side
7	Jonah Arthur Mitchell's son, this name fits a brave and courageous dog
6	Rudy Brian Moser's pseudonym
5	Harry Dexter's adoptive father, a great name for a Golden Retriever
5	Mike As in Mike Anderson, a detective on Dexter's team; Mike is a great name for a Labrador Retriever
4	Arthur Refers to Arthur Mitchell, the Trinity Killer; this name would fit a Hound dog
4	Chase Refers to criminal mastermind Jordan Chase
4	Wolf Refers to Ellen Wolf, who was killed by Miguel Prado
4	Desmond Desmond Harrington, actor who plays Joey Quinn
3	Joey Refers to Joey Quinn, a detective who works with Dexter
3	Travis Travis Marshall, the Doomsday Killer
3	Doakes As in James Doakes, chief protagonist in Dexter Season 1
3	Bennett Rita's last name before marrying Dexter; this name is great for a small dog
3	Maxwell First name of the actor who plays young Dexter
3	Preston Actor who played Cody Bennett, this name fits a Yorkie or Maltipoo
3	Max As in Max Adams, the FBI director
3	Jorge Also known as George Washington King, antagonist in Season Three
2	Batista As in Angel Batista, a detective on Dexter's team
2	Masuka Forensic analyst, Dexter's co-worker
2	Gellar Professor James Gellar served as an influence for the Doomsday Killer
2	Quinn Refers to Joey Quinn, a detective and also a romantic interest of Deb
2	Gabriel Deb's love interest in Season 2; this name fits a sweet, angelic dog
1	Harrison Dexter's son, Harry's namesake
0	Dexter The lead character of the television series; this name is perfect for a mischievous pup
0	Antoine A criminal informant who has a romantic relationship with Deb, Dexter's sister
-1	Frank FBI agent who assists the department in capturing the Ice Truck Killer
-1	Brian Brian Moser, Dexter's biological brother, also a serial killer
-1	Colin Colin Hanks played the role of the Doomsday Killer
-3	Cody Dexter's step-son, this name is great for a Husky

Female Dexter Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
6	Lily Anne Dexter and Rita's daughter (featured only in the books)
5	Jamie Jamie Batista, Detective Batista's sister and Harrison's nanny
5	Nadia Romantic interest of Quinn in Season 7
5	Evelyn Evelyn Vogel, a psychiatrist who works with the Miami Metro police department
5	Holly Escaped the Doomsday Killer
5	Angel As in Angel Batista, this name is perfect for a small Maltese or Miniature Poodle
5	Laura Laura Moser, Dexter's biological mother
4	Liddy As in Stan Liddy, a corrupt police officer who almost exposes Dexter
4	Cira A young police officer who assists Homicide in catching the Fuentes brothers
4	Kara A romantic interest of Sgt. James Doakes
4	Mary Dexter's first and only female victim
3	Jenny Refers to Jennifer Carpenter, who plays Deb
3	Yuki Portrays an Internal Affairs officer; this name would fit a Shiba Inu or a Japanese Chin
3	Sonya Harrison's Irish nanny
2	Lumen Lumen Pierce, Dexter's accomplice in Season 3
2	Astor Dexter's step-daughter, this name fits a small, curious pup
2	Camilla Camilla Figg, family friend of the Morgans; she helped Harry cover up Dexter's past
2	Sally Arthur Mitchell's wife; this name fits a medium-sized dog with a devoted heart
1	Rita Dexter's wife; Rita would fit a sweet, lovable pup
1	Hannah Dexter's accomplice in Season 6
1	Maria As in Maria LaGuerta, the lieutenant and head of the Homicide department
0	Lila Dexter's love interest who eventually becomes an antagonist in Season 1
0	Sylvia Miguel Prado's wife; this name would fit an elegant dog
0	Maura Rita Bennett's mother
-1	Niki Masuka's daughter who also works in the lab with Dexter
-1	Esme Replaced LaGuerta as lieutenant in Season 1
-1	Julia Julia Stiles played the part of Lumen Pierce in Season 5
-1	Nina Angel Batista's first wife; this name is befitting of a Chihuahua
-1	Barbara Batista's love interest in Season 3; this name is befitting of a Beagle
-2	Deb Dexter's adopted sister, she is also a detective
-2	Angie A recurring character who works with the Miami Metro police department