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Superman Dog Names

Updated: May 07, 2024

Welcome to this unique compilation of names inspired by one of the most iconic superheroes of all time - Superman. This list is the perfect guide for every pet parent who is a fan of the Man of Steel and wants their furry friend to bear a name that reflects the strength, courage, and nobility synonymous with this character.

Whether you are a fan of Clark Kent's compassion or Kal-El's bravery, our list offers a diverse range of names derived from various characters and elements within the Superman universe. From names inspired by the Daily Planet to those of Superman's allies and adversaries, this curated selection will provide you with a plethora of choices to find the perfect moniker for your pet.

So, get ready to dive into the thrilling world of Superman, and find a name that perfectly encapsulates the spirit and personality of your dog. After all, every dog is a superhero in its own right, and what better way to celebrate their heroism than with a name inspired by the greatest superhero of all time?

Name Reason to Choose
Ace Named after the Batman's dog, reflects the spirit of justice
Aegis Signifies the protection that Superman provides
Alura Supergirl's mother, strong female character
Apollo God of light and sun, echoing Superman's solar-based powers
Argo A city on Krypton, Superman's home planet
Astra Latin for 'star', a nod to Superman's cosmic origins
Astro Symbolizes the cosmic origins and powers of Superman
Atlas A character in the DC Universe who has battled Superman
Avalanche A metaphor for the overwhelming force of Superman
Bizarro One of Superman's foes, for a unique dog
Blaze Signifies the heat vision power of Superman
Blitz Symbolizes Superman's swift and sudden action
Bolt A nod to Superman's super speed
Boulder Symbolizes Superman's strength and steadfastness
Brainiac Another of Superman's enemies, for a smart dog
Bravo Signifies the bravery and courage of Superman
Champion Symbolizes Superman's heroic deeds
Clark Superman's Earth name, Clark Kent
Colu The home planet of Brainiac in the Superman series
Comet Reminiscent of the speed and power of Superman
Cosmo Represents Superman's cosmic adventures
Cosmos Represents the universe, highlighting Superman's cosmic connections
Crusader Represents Superman's relentless fight for justice
Cyclone Symbolizes the destructive force Superman can unleash if needed
Daxam A planet related to Krypton in the Superman universe
Dev-Em A Kryptonian criminal in the Superman series
Doomsday The monster that killed Superman in the comics
Draco Named after the constellation, reflecting Superman's origins from the stars
Dynamo Represents Superman's endless energy
Eagle Symbolizes Superman's ability to fly
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Superman's Alter Egos

Names could be based on the different identities of Superman, like 'Clark', 'Kal-El', or 'Man of Steel'.
Name Description
Brainiac One of Superman's powerful adversaries
Clark Named after Clark Kent, Superman's human identity
Doomsday A villain who famously 'killed' Superman
El Last name of Superman's biological family
Jimmy Jimmy Olsen, a fellow reporter and friend of Superman's
Jonathan Jonathan Kent, Superman's adoptive father
Jor Taken from Jor-El, Superman's biological father
Kal An homage to Kal-El, Superman's birth name
Kara Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin, also known as Supergirl
Kent Pays tribute to the surname Superman uses on Earth
Krypto Superman's pet dog from the comics
Krypton Superman's home planet
Lana Named after Lana Lang, Clark Kent's childhood friend
Lara Salute to Lara Lor-Van, Superman's birth mother
Lois Lois Lane, Superman's love interest
Lor From Superman's mom's maiden name
Luthor In honor of Lex Luthor, Superman's archenemy
Martha Martha Kent, Superman's adoptive mother
Metropolis City where Superman resides
Perry Perry White, editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet where Clark Kent works
Smallville Town where Superman grew up
Solitude The Fortress of Solitude, Superman's sanctuary
Steel Symbolic of Superman's strength
Van Reference to the second part of Lara's maiden name
Zod General Zod, a well-known Superman villain
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Places in Superman's Universe

Names could be taken from the various locations in Superman's world, such as 'Krypton', 'Metropolis', or 'Smallville'.
Name Description
Apokolips The home planet of Darkseid, one of Superman's foes
Argo From Argo City, the birth city of Supergirl
Atlantis Home of Aquaman, another ally of Superman
Bizarro Named after Bizarro World, a cube-shaped planet in the Superman universe
Brainiac Named after Brainiac's Skull Ship, a notable location in the universe
Cadmus Inspired by Project Cadmus, a genetic engineering project
Daily From Daily Planet, the newspaper where Clark Kent works
Fortress Short for Fortress of Solitude, Superman's hideaway
Gotham City of Batman, a close ally of Superman
Hall From the Hall of Justice, headquarters of the Justice League
Kandor Named after the City of Kandor, a Kryptonian city that survived the planet's destruction
Krypton Superman's home planet
Lexcorp Business empire of Lex Luthor, Superman's archnemesis
Metropolis This is the bustling city where Superman often saves the day
New Short for New Genesis, home of the New Gods
Oa Home planet of the Green Lantern Corps, allies of Superman
Paradise Short for Paradise Island, another name for Themyscira
Phantom Derived from Phantom Zone, a prison dimension in the Superman universe
Smallville Hometown of Clark Kent, Superman's alter ego
Speed From the Speed Force, a dimension accessed by The Flash, an ally of Superman
Star Short for Star Labs, a frequent location in Superman stories
Thanagar Home planet of Hawkman and Hawkgirl, allies of Superman
Themyscira Home of Wonder Woman, an ally of Superman
Titans From Titans Tower, a location associated with the Teen Titans, allies of Superman
Warworld A planet in the DC universe where Superman once fought
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Superman's Enemies

Names could be taken from the villains that Superman has faced, like 'Luthor', 'Doomsday', or 'Brainiac'.
Name Description
Bizarro A misguided clone of Superman, often portrayed as an antagonist
Brainiac This name comes from a powerful alien enemy of Superman
Cyborg Superman's foe who shares his powers and more
Darkseid Ruler of the planet Apokolips and one of Superman's most formidable foes
Doomsday This creature is known for killing Superman in the comic series
Eradicator A device from Krypton turned adversary with similar powers to Superman
Faora An ally of General Zod and an enemy of Superman
Gog A time-traveling villain who wanted to destroy Superman
Grundy Solomon Grundy, a zombie villain who has fought Superman
Hank Hank Henshaw, also known as the Cyborg Superman, is a common antagonist
Imperiex A cosmic entity that Superman had to team up with other heroes to defeat
Jax Jax-Ur, a Kryptonian criminal who opposes Superman
Kalibak The savage son of Darkseid, one of Superman's greatest enemies
Luthor Named after Lex Luthor, one of Superman's most notorious adversaries
Magenta Magenta, a super-villain with magnetic powers, often battles Superman
Metallo A cyborg with a heart of Kryptonite, Superman's weakness
Mongul An alien despot who has clashed with Superman multiple times
Mxyzptlk A magical imp from the 5th dimension who loves to torment Superman
Non Non, a Kryptonian villain and associate of General Zod
Parasite An enemy who can absorb the energy and powers of Superman
Silver Silver Banshee, a supernatural foe who can kill with her voice
Titano A giant ape with Kryptonite vision, often clashing with Superman
Toyman An enemy who uses toy-based or -themed devices and gimmicks in his various crimes
Ultraman The evil counterpart of Superman from an alternate universe
Zod General Zod is a Kryptonian villain in the Superman series
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Superman's Allies

Names could be taken from the characters that have fought alongside Superman, like 'Lois', 'Jimmy', or 'Supergirl'.
Name Description
Adam Adam Strange is a superhero and ally of Superman
Bibbo Bibbo Bibbowski is a loyal fan and ally of Superman
Brainy Brainiac 5 is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes and an ally of Superman
Emil Emil Hamilton is a scientist and ally of Superman
Jimmy Jimmy Olsen is a photographer at the Daily Planet and a friend of Superman
Jor Jor-El is Superman's biological father
Kara Kara Zor-El is Superman's cousin, also known as Supergirl
Kelex Kelex is the loyal service robot of the House of El
Kent Superman's human name is Clark Kent
Kon Kon-El is the clone of Superman, also known as Superboy
Krypto Derived from Krypto the Superdog, Superman's pet
Lana Taken from Lana Lang, a childhood friend of Superman
Lara Lara Lor-Van is Superman's biological mother
Lois Inspired by Lois Lane, a close ally and love interest of Superman
Luthor Lex Luthor is Superman's archenemy, but has occasionally been his ally
Mon Mon-El is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes and an ally of Superman
Nightwing Nightwing is a superhero and ally of Superman
Perry Perry White is the editor of the Daily Planet where Clark Kent works
Rao Rao is the name of the red sun of Krypton, Superman's home planet
Ron Ron Troupe is a reporter at the Daily Planet and a friend of Superman
Saturn Saturn Girl is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes and an ally of Superman
Steel John Henry Irons, also known as Steel, is an ally of Superman
Ultra Ultra Boy is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes and an ally of Superman
Valor Valor is a superhero and ally of Superman
Zor Zor-El is Supergirl's father and Superman's uncle
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Superman's Abilities

Names could be derived from the various superpowers and abilities of Superman, such as 'Speed', 'Strength', or 'Flight'.
Name Description
Aegis Symbolizes Superman's protective nature
Atlas Symbolizes Superman's super strength
Boulder Symbolizes Superman's unyielding strength
Bullet Reminiscent of Superman's bulletproof nature
Echo Superman's super hearing allows him to hear even the faintest echo
Flight One of Superman's most iconic abilities is flying
Glacier Superman's freeze breath can make things as cold as a glacier
Hercules Another symbolic name for Superman's super strength
Impenetrable Nothing can harm Superman
Invincible Superman cannot be defeated easily
Krypton Named after Superman's home planet, which gives him his abilities
Laser Relates to Superman's laser vision
Levity A playful take on Superman's ability to fly
Mighty A simple word to represent Superman's strength
Pulse Represents Superman's beating heart despite his invincibility
Radiance Emphasizes the radiance of Superman's heat vision
Rescue Superman is always saving people in distress
Solar Superman's powers are charged by the sun
Speedster Reflects Superman's super speed
Steel A nod to the Man of Steel's invulnerability
Tempest Superman can create storms by blowing
Valor Superman is known for his bravery
Vision Inspired by Superman's x-ray and heat vision
Vortex Superman can cause wind by blowing, hence Vortex
Zephyr A gentle wind, just like the breezes Superman can create
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