The Hunchback of Notre Dame Dog Names

Introduction

Like many Disney movies of the 1990s, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is adapted from a classic literary work. In this case, the animated film is based on a novel by Victor Hugo. While the characters are much like those in another Hugo classic, Les Miserables, the story's plot is very different. Yes, the story is set in France, and the characters also experience the dramatic differences in social classes. In particular, Esmeralda faces a great deal of discrimination and resulting isolation. However, Esmeralda and Quasimodo become very close because, like Esmeralda, Quasimodo is also considered an outsider due to a physical deformity.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Hunchback of Notre Dame Name

Hugo

Hugo is a tribute to the author of the classic literary work The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Victor Hugo). It is also the name of one of the three gargoyles who befriend the movie's protagonist, Quasimodo. Hugo is the smallest gargoyle of the three, the others being Victor and Laverne. He is also the most comical. He wants nothing more than for Quasimodo to find happiness, and he often suggests breaking Frollo's rules if he believes that this will present Quasimodo with the opportunity to have fun. He is mischievous and often reckless at times. He is especially romantic, and he is the most optimistic of the three gargoyles.

Hugo is a common name among pups as of late. One particularly popular dog is Hugo, a Jack Russell Terrier who not only has a rather large social media following, but also stays quite busy visiting children at schools. He also makes appearances at a variety of other organizations. Hugo spreads a message of inspiration wherever he goes. You see, Hugo was hit head on by a car in 2015, and the accident left him paralyzed. At one time, Hugo's owner had to take him to the veterinarian daily. While there, Hugo would undergo a form of doggie dialysis. This was due to a loss of nerve function in the lower portion of Hugo's spine. Hugo was under constant vet care for at least three months before he returned home to his family. It was at this time that Hugo's owner had to bring him in daily for doggie dialysis. Unfortunately, the vet told Hugo's owner that this type of thing could not go on forever. There was a discussion of euthanizing Hugo. However, his quick-thinking owner was quick to come up with a solution that would give Hugo some of his mobility back. Hugo's owner fashioned a doggie wheelchair for him. Since then, Hugo and his owner have begun making rounds at schools in their local area and sharing Hugo's story. One teacher at the school they visited asked the kids what the visit from Hugo taught them, to which they replied, "Never give up!"

One other famous Hugo is Hugo the Therapy Dog, a Golden Retriever mix who enjoys working with both kids and adults. Hugo has a rather large social media following, and he enjoys nothing more than making people happy.

To be sure, dogs who are given a name based on The Hunchback of Notre Dame most likely have been given the moniker due to the owner's personal preference for the Disney classic. However, one might consider a few facts about the film and give their pooch a name inspired by the 1996 film.

First, the film is set in Paris, France. With this in mind, one might consider dogs that originated in this area as being suited for a name inspired by The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Breeds such as the Poodle (including the miniature Poodle variety), the French Bulldog, Papillon, and the Dogue de Bordeaux are all breeds that originated in France. Surprisingly enough, one might be surprised to find that the Great Pyrenees, the Bloodhound, and the Basset Hound are also French in origin.

Often, when Americans hear the name "Notre Dame," we think of the historic college located in Indiana. Dogs popular in the state of Indiana are the Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever. A final name consideration might come from the magical element of the movie. Esmeralda is a gypsy, and she is arrested for allegedly performing witchcraft. Also, various names from the film are associated with mythology: Phoebus, for example.

Male The Hunchback of Notre Dame Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Patrick The voice of Patrick Pinney speaks for several guards and gypsies
0	Kevin Kevin Kline voices the character of Phoebus
0	Charlie Charles Kimbrough is the voice of Victor
0	Paul Paul Kandel plays the part of Clopin
0	Tom Tom Hulce is the voice of Quasimodo
0	Bill Bill Fagerbakke voices the Oafish Guard
0	Alex Jason Alexander is the voice of Hugo
0	Laverne The third gargoyle who supports Quasimodo
0	Djali A goat who makes a point of assisting Esmeralda
0	Phoebus One of Frollo's men; he sees the wrong in Frollo's mission
0	Victor One of the gargoyles; always a supporter of Quasimodo, but he is a very cautious character
0	Clopin Narrates the storyline of the film
0	Frollo Quasimodo and Esmeralda's chief antagonist
0	Quasimodo The lead character of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
0	Hugo An immensely popular dog name, great for large and small dogs alike
0	Deacon Can refer to the Archdeacon Frollo
0	Claude Archdeacon Frollo's given name
0	Jehan Archdeacon Frollo's dearly beloved brother
0	Pierre A struggling playwright in the Victor Hugo version of the book
0	Archer The French king's henchmen in the novel
0	Gringoire The surname of Pierre the playwright
0	Louis As in Louis XI, King of France at the time of the novel's publication
0	Bastille Louis XI's castle; he lives here instead of the customary Louvre
0	Florian A deaf judge who signs off on the torture punishment of Quasimodo
0	Jacques An associate of Frollo's; he sees to it that Esmeralda is executed
0	Tristan A friend of the king; he helps to capture Esmeralda
0	Pierrat One who works for the king as a soldier
0	Gypsy The French ruler has a distinct dislike for this group of the French population
0	Gosselin The original publisher of The Hunchback of Notre Dame novel

Female The Hunchback of Notre Dame Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Sherry Voiceover artist Sherry Lynn provides additional voices throughout the film
0	Laurie Laurie Faso provides several voices throughout the film
0	Deb Debi Derryberry provided voiceover work for the film
0	Noni One of the top animators of the film
0	Leyla One of the crew members of the film; this name is perfect for a canine princess
0	Wilma This name is credited to a crew member who worked on the animation
0	Brizzi Gaetan and Paul Brizzi were sequence directors for the Paris portion of the film
0	Karenna This name belongs to one of the animation production managers
0	Ellie Ellen Keneshea performed editing for the film
0	Jane Jane Withers provides some voiceover work for Laverne
0	Heidi Singer Heidi Mollenhauer lends her voice to Esmeralda when she sings in the film
0	Kay Mary Kay Bergman lends her voice to Quasimodo's mother
0	Sue Sue C. Nichols is a story writer for the film
0	Demi Demi Moore plays the part of Esmeralda
0	Irene Irene Mecchi is credited with creating some of the animation for the film
0	Belle Quasimodo's job is to ring the bells of the church
0	Agnes Esmeralda's birth name; it is changed after her mother gives her up
0	Gudule A nun who hates Esmeralda, but realizes the girl is her child later in the novel
0	Beauty Esmeralda's beauty is entrancing and leads to her demise
0	Dame A nod to the Notre Dame church
0	Paquette Sister Gudule's given name
0	Henriette A Parisian executioner; this name is a feminine form of Henry
0	Sonya A writer for the 1939 screenplay Hunchback of Notre Dame
0	Maureen Maureen O'Hara portrayed Esmeralda in the 1939 film
0	Helene Helene Reynolds plays the part of Fleur de Lys
0	Fluer de Lys A French term meaning flower; it is also the symbol of much French culture
0	Minna Minna Gambell played the part of the Queen of the Beggars
0	Lissy A minor character in the 1939 version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
0	Lillian Lillian Nicholson played the part of the Lys' servant
0	Gretel Gretl DuPont (actress) played the part of Lissy