Fashion Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

Fashion design, as it is seen today, is an industry that started in the 19^th century. Although the dressmaker to Queen Marie Antoinette, Rose Bertin, is known as the first French fashion designer, it was Charles Frederick Worth who first had his label sewn into his clothes. Since then, the global fashion industry has grown to gargantuan proportions with most labels selling both ready-to-wear and haute couture fashions all around the world. If the shapes and colors of the fashion industry intrigue and inspire you, then you might find the perfect name for your dog in this list of fashion inspired dog names.

Fashion Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Fashion Inspired Name

Gucci

Names that are associated with fashion have often been seen in headlines and on social media. In Ontario, a video of a golden Labrador Retriever named Elsa went viral, when Elsa decided to shovel the family’s backyard hockey rink on her own, and the name of the adoptable stray dog in the popular video game, The Sims, is Tiffany. The first dog to receive the title of World’s Oldest Living Dog was a Dachshund named Chanel. She received the honor, accompanied by a peanut butter cake, at twenty-one years of age in May of 2009.

Started as a family-owned leather goods and luggage shop in 1921 in Florence Italy, Gucci has evolved into one of the more well-known names in the fashion industry. In 1994, it was also the name given to a three-month-old Chow-Husky mix dog who changed the rules when it came to the way that animal abusers were punished. When the puppy’s teen-aged owner rejected a suitor, the young man and some cohorts retaliated by stealing the puppy, and setting him on on fire. A neighbor heard the screams of pain and terror and rushed to the young canine’s aid, dousing the flames him with water and rescuing him from the tree.

When the girl had no means of dealing with the situation, the neighbor, Doug James, a college professor who lives in Mobile, Alabama, took Gucci into his home and stayed up with him all night, administering burn relief spray throughout the night until he was able to get the burned dog veterinary care when then clinic opened up in the morning. After several surgeries and months of healing time the dog survived, but his face was permanently disfigured and the tips of his ears had been completely burned off. Eddie Handy, the only adult perpetrator, received the maximum sentence that was available at the time, a $500 fine and six months in jail. Doug James eventually adopted Gucci, who remained a mild-mannered and charismatic animal who thrived in the spotlight. The pair traveled the country and even appeared on national television shows lobbying for stronger animal abuse laws. On May 19^th of 2006, the Pet Protection Act often referred to as “Gucci’s Law” was passed in Alabama, a law that makes cruelty to animals a class C felony that can result in up to ten years in prison.

Fashion Inspired Dog Name Considerations

While choosing a name for your new canine companion is generally an enjoyable experience, it is also an important one. Choosing a name that your dog naturally responds to may help to enhance training but a name that is difficult for you or other members of the household to consistently pronounce can cause confusion, possibly impacting both training and bonding. If you have narrowed down the field of names for your new dog to names that are inspired by fashion, there are several factors that can be taken into account when you are pinpointing exactly the right moniker. If you are more interested in contemporary looks and designs you may lean towards names like Alaïa, Moschino, or Betsey, while those who wish to honor historical figures from the fashion world may choose names such as Worth or Rose. Some pet parents even may prefer to reference a particular style or type of clothing, giving their dogs names like Knickerbocker, Garçonne, or Déco. In some cases, the breed of the dog may influence the decision and breeds like the Blue Picardy Spaniel or the French Bulldog may be more likely to receive names like Poiret or Chériut while an Italian breed like the Maltese may be dubbed Armani or Pierre.

Male Fashion Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
3	Gucci An Italian luxury brand that started as a family-owned leather goods and luggage shop
2	Levi Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis partnered up to create Levi’s Jeans in the late 1800s
2	Louis Vuitton A forward-thinking fashion house
1	Armani An Italian fashion designer who specializes in clean, tailored lines for men
1	Calvin Calvin Klein is an American fashion designer who founded Calvin Klein, Inc.
1	Dolce The fashion house of Dolce & Gabbana was founded by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
1	Gabbana The fashion house of Dolce & Gabbana was founded by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Legano in 1985
1	Pierre Pierre Cardin is an Italian-born Frenchman known for his futuristic designs
1	Ralph Ralph Lauren has been one of the most successful fashion empires for over four decades
1	Saint Laurent Yves Saint Laurent was an influential designer of clothing and the co-founder of the Yves Saint Laurent fashion house in France
1	Valentino Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani is the Italian designer responsible for the Valentino, Valentino Garavani, Valentino Roma, and R.E.D. Valentino collections
0	Givenchy A luxury fashion house that specializes in haute couture, accessories, perfumes, and cosmetics
-1	Alaïa Azzedine Alaïa, one of the most uncompromising designers of the 20th century, was known as a sculptor of the female form
-1	Bias A bias cut garment is one that is cut diagonally
-1	Christian Christian Dior was a French fashion designer and the founder of the fashion house of the same name
-1	Déco Art déco is a style of visual arts, architecture, and design that was influential to the fashions of the early 1900s
-1	Fortuny Mariano Fortuny was a Spanish fashion designer who also produced legendary textiles and made advancements in set design and lighting
-1	Hermés The most sought after brand of leather goods in the world
-1	Jacques Jacques Doucet was an art collector and fashion designer who designed for actresses in the very early 1900s
-1	Jean Paul Jean Paul Gaultier is the self-taught French designer who designed Madonna’s conical bra in the 1990s
-1	Knickerbocker Also known as just knickers, these short, baggy-kneed trousers were popular during the early 1900s
-1	Moschino A modern Italian luxury house that specializes in leather goods and fragrances
-1	Patou The House of Patou luxury fashion house, founded by Jean Patou, survived the stock market crash on the strength of their perfume
-1	Poiret A controversial fashion designer from France whose revolutionary designs influenced fashion long after the fall of his fashion house
-1	Seersucker A lightweight fabric that is usually checkered or striped and used for spring and summer clothing
-1	Tux A Tuxedo, or a Tux, is a men’s formal or semi-formal suit, typically with satin or grosgrain facings
-1	Worth Charles Frederick Worth was the first designer to have his label sewn into the clothing he designed
-2	Gianni Gianni Versace was known for his bold and daring style that emphasized glamour and glitz
-2	Haute Couture A French term meaning “high dressmaking” and referring to the creation of custom fitting and exclusive dresses
-2	Supreme A New York clothing brand and skateboarding shop that caters to the youth culture

Female Fashion Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
8	Chanel Chanel is French fashion house that specializes in fashion accessories, haute couture, luxury goods, and ready-to-wear clothing
7	Coco French designer Colo Chanel was famous for her timeless designs and focus on women’s comfort
6	Tiffany Tiffany and Co. is an enduring luxury goods store that specializes in jewelry, china, and crystal
5	Cartier A French luxury goods store that specializes in the design and manufacture of Jewelry and watches
3	Prada Prada was founded by Mario Prada in 1913 but was inherited by his youngest granddaughter, Miuccia Prada, in 1978
1	Rose Marie-Jeanne Rose Bertin, often referred to as just Rose Bertin, is celebrated as the first French fashion designer and the dressmaker to Marie Antoinette
1	Valentina A Russian fashion and costume designer that was one of the first to be known only by her first name
1	Vera Wang A modern designer with a wide-reaching fashion brand that includes bridal gowns, ready to wear clothing, fragrances, and tuxedos
0	Jeanne May refer to Jeanne Paquin, the first major female couturier, or to Jeanne Lanvin, the first designer of a lifestyle brand
0	Phoebe Phoebe Philo is a British designer that was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2014 for her services to fashion
0	Sara Sara Blakely is the founder and creator of Spanx
0	Vionette Madeleine Vionette was the innovative designer who popularized Grecian style dresses and introduced the bias cut
0	Vivienne Vivienne Westwood is one of the primary designers responsible for making punk and new wave fashions mainstream
-1	Anna The accomplished and infamous editor of Vogue magazine is named Anna Wintour
-1	Appliqué A term referring to stitching or embroidering one fabric to another for decorative purposes
-1	Betsey Betsey Johnson is a modern American fashion designer known for her whimsical and over-the-top personality and style
-1	Bikini The two-piece swimsuit was introduced by Louis Réard after the rationing of fabric began in 1943
-1	Chéruit Madeleine Chéruit was one of the first women to gain control of a major fashion house in France
-1	Claire Claire McCardell was an influential designer who was credited with the creation of the “American Look”
-1	Elsa Elsa Schiaparelli was an innovative fashion designer who often collaborated with painter Salvador Dalí
-1	Garçonne The French term describing the flapper style popular in the 1920s
-1	Herrera Carolina Herrera is credited with making the white shirt a staple in women’s wardrobes
-1	Jil The German-born designer Jil Sander’s pieces led to the “onion-look” more commonly known as layering
-1	Karan Donna Karan is a modern American designer known for the Donna Karan New York collection and the DKNY collection
-1	Lookbook A book with images that showcases the specific designer's upcoming collection
-1	Trompe l'oeil An art or fashion technique used to fool the eye
-2	Fashionista A devoted follower of fashion is often referred to as a fashionista
-2	Nova Fashion Nova is a popular new brand that is getting a great deal of online and celebrity attention
-2	Puffer A nylon puff coat that can be worn in several different configurations
-2	Quant Mary Quant is widely credited with the invention of hot pants and the mini skirt