Zelda Dog Names

Introduction

The Legend of Zelda series is host to a wonderful cast of characters who will each capture your imagination. From The Adventure of Link to Breath of the Wild, we've had the opportunity to adventure with a wide range of beloved inhabitants of Hyrule. Each one has inspired us to put on our boots, strap on our sword, and be brave in the face of adventure.

Are you a big fan of the series? It won't be a surprise if you're moved to name your dog after a Zelda character, especially one that has an appropriate personality! We are here to help you discover the name that honors your favorite video game. There's no need to bust out your Super Nintendo or your Gamecube - our comprehensive list will help you out and inspire you quickly. That's no secret to everybody!

Zelda Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Zelda Dog

Richard

The Ocarina of Time is a game that tickles nostalgia like nothing else. Memories of the Nintendo 64 and the dawn of 3D games flood whenever the highly acclaimed title enters the discussion. Loyal fans will fight tooth and nail to argue the best game in the series, and it seems like the 1998 hit wins every argument.

It's not hard to see why - Ocarina's balance of fantasy plot and action adventure feels like a living, breathing world we would get lost in, too. That's why when we stepped into Hyrule Castle Town and got greeted by the pixellated yaps of the little dogs, we fell in love with this fantastic simulated city. We get a quest from Mamamu Yan in the evening that he couldn't find his prized pet Richard, we scrambled all over town to get a glimpse of the elusive dog! In return, we get a worthy, important piece of heart - but Richard has claimed ours! Richard is a Germanic name meaning "ruler" and "strong," so it's no surprise we jumped up at the chance to become a hero for the pup's sake.

It's already hard to pick your pet's name from the large cast of characters - heroes and villains alike - so why not go the opposite route and opt for a side character that we know and love? Fans clamor for the attention to Hyrule's details, and the addition of this cute terrier lookalike should be no exception. Naming your dog after such a loyal and cute character is a sign of a great adventure to come!

Another Zelda dog is the funny and gentle English Bulldog named Zelda Wisdom. From humble beginnings she is now a star in her own right with a line of calendars, cards, T-shirts and more. Her owner, Carol Garner, bought Zelda as a companion and then entered her photo in a Christmas card contest. Well, adorable Zelda Wisdom won and things just took off from there. Despite her celebrity status what Zelda really likes to do best is work as a therapy dog and she is just as good at that as she is a modelling!

Zelda Dog Name Considerations

As mentioned, with the many installments and incarnations of The Legend of Zelda series, it won't be a surprise if one has touched your creativity and life. The best part is that Nintendo was and continues to be very imaginative with the names they dreamed up for their landmark fantasy action role playing game. Best yet, you can choose from the series' highly original character species. Whether you want a Hylian, Zora, Rito, Goron, or Gerudo name, there's sure to be a namesake that you appreciate from the series. A lot of thought has also been put into creating these names. Did you know Link was so named because he's meant to be the "link" for the player to the game? Did you know Zelda was named after Zelda Fitzgerald, F. Scott Fitgerald's wife, because series creator Shigeru Miyamoto wanted a strong female character name in his game? Likeable characters with wonderful names - what's not to love about choosing a Zelda inspired name for your newest puppy pal?

Male Zelda Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
5	Link The Hero of Hyrule; holder of the Triforce of Courage
3	Sidon The Zora prince and brother of Mipha from Breath of the Wild
2	Ganon The villain who wants to take over Hyrule; holder of the Triforce of Power
2	Revali The Rito Champion and pilot of Vah Medoh from Breath of the Wild
2	Beedle The enterprising shopkeeper throughout various games
2	Daphnes The King of Red Lions' true identity in The Wind Waker
2	Kass The traveling Rito bard of Breath of the Wild
1	Ravio The mysterious merchant from A Link Between Worlds
1	Rauru The Hylian sage of Light from Ocarina of Time
1	Daruk The Goron Champion and pilot of Vah Rudania from Breath of the Wild
1	Teba The Rito warrior from Breath of the Wild
1	Colin A youth from Ordon who admires Link's heroics
1	Vaati The powerful and ambitious villain of The Minish Cap
1	Tael The male fairy companion of Link in Majora's Mask
1	Dampé The gravekeeper in Ocarina of Time
0	Yunobo The Goron youth and descendant of Daruk from Breath of the Wild
0	Majora The dark and mysterious spirit in Majora's Mask
0	Ezlo Link's minish companion in the form of his iconic cap in The Minish Cap
0	Sheik Zelda's Sheikah alter ego in The Ocarina of Time
0	Viscen Commander of the Clock Town Soldiers in Majora's Mask
-1	Linebeck The treasure hunter of the S.S. Linebeck in the Phantom Hourglass
-1	Groose The bully with a heart of gold in Skyward Sword
-1	Sahasrahla The wise old man in A Link to the Past
-1	Kafei The cursed youth, Anju's love in Majora's Mask
-1	Mikau The late lead guitarist of the Indigo-Go's in Majora's Mask
-2	Darunia The Goron Sage of Fire from Ocarina of Time
-2	Makar The Korok sage of Wind from The Wind Waker
-2	Tingle An adult male map-seller whose dream is to be a fairy
-2	Biggoron The skilled blacksmith of Death Mountain in Ocarina of Time
-2	Darmani The late Goron hero in Majora's Mask

Female Zelda Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Fi The spirit of the Master Sword from Skyward Sword
2	Nayru The goddess of Wisdom
2	Midna The Twilight Princess
2	Navi The helpful fairy in The Ocarina of Time
2	Saria The Kokiri sage of the Forest from Ocarina of Time
2	Mipha The Zora Champion and pilot of Vah Ruta from Breath of the Wild
2	Hylia The goddess who looked after the Triforce
2	Tetra Zelda's pirate captain alter ego in The Wind Waker
2	Lulu The singer of the Indigo-Go's in Majora's Mask
2	Aryll Link's darling little sister in The Wind Waker
1	Zelda The titular Princess of Hyrule; holder of the Triforce of Wisdom
1	Medli The Rito sage of Earth from The Wind Waker
0	Din The goddess of Power
0	Farore The goddess of Courage
0	Impa Princess Zelda's loyal Sheikah caretaker, bodyguard, and friend
0	Urbosa The Gerudo Champion and pilot of Vah Naboris from Breath of the Wild
0	Anju The Cucco lady and lover of Kafei in Majora's Mask
0	Malon The maiden who works at the Lon-Lon Ranch
0	Epona Link's steed, the well-traveled and battle-ready mare
-1	Hilda The princess of Lorule from A Link Between Worlds
-1	Ruto The Zora sage of Water from Ocarina of Time
-1	Nabooru The Gerudo sage of Spirit from Ocarina of Time
-1	Riju The Gerudo Chief from Breath of the Wild
-1	Agitha The princess of bugs from Twilight Princess
-1	Ilia Link's childhood friend in Twilight Princess
-1	Malin The singing maiden on the island of Koholint
-1	Tatl The female fairy companion of Link in Majora's Mask
-1	Romani The ranch owner in Termina plagued by aliens in Majora's mask
-1	Pamela The caring young girl of Ikana Canyon in Majora's Mask
-1	Purah The youthful director of the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab in Breath of the Wild

Written by a Corgi lover Kenzie Du

Published: 02/23/2018, edited: 07/16/2023

Introduction

Zelda Dog Names in Pop Culture

Zelda Dog Name Considerations

Community Dogs with Zelda Names

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