Old Yeller is a 1957 American family tragedy film produced by Walt Disney. It stars Tommy Kirk, Dorothy McGuire and Beverly Washburn. It is about a boy and a stray dog in post-Civil War Texas. It is based upon the 1956 Newbery Honor-winning book of the same name by Fred Gipson.
Of course you could name your new puppy Old Yeller, if you like the character. You could also name your dog Spike, who is the dog actor of Old Yeller. There are also several cool dog names inspired by the characters and stars of the movie, feel free to choose your favorite name for your male or female puppy.
Dog Names Inspired by Characters
Old Yeller: A Labrador Retriever and Mastiff mix dog, he was called that because "yeller" is a dialectical pronunciation of yellow, his color.
Travis: Older son of Jim Coates and Katie Coates.
Arliss: Younger son of Jim Coates and Katie Coates.
Jim: Jim Coates, the father of Travis and Arliss.
Katie: Katie Coates, the mother of Travis and Arliss.
Burn: Old Yeller's owner, Burn Sanderson.
Bud: Bud Searcy, who gives the advice to Travis for trapping wild boars.
Lisbeth: Lisbeth Searcy, who help Katie to burn the body of the cow.Dog Names Inspired by Stars
Spike: A lop-eared yellow Mastador and a dog actor best known for his performance as Old Yeller.
Tommy: Tommy Kirk as Travis Coates.
Kevin: Kevin Corcoran as Arliss Coates.
Fess: Fess Parker as Jim Coates.
Dorothy: Dorothy McGuire as Katie Coates.
Jeff: Jeff York as Bud Searcy.
Beverly: Beverly Washburn as Lisbeth Searcy.
Chuck: Chuck Connors as Burn Sanderson.