Frasier is a male pet name with an unmistakable pop-culture anchor: the NBC sitcom Frasier (1993-2004, revived 2023), featuring Frasier Crane, a pretentious Seattle psychiatrist with a devoted dog named Eddie. Naming a dog Frasier rather than Eddie is a deliberate inversion that signals a very specific owner type.
The Sitcom Reference
Eddie, the Jack Russell Terrier on Frasier, was arguably the show's most beloved character. Choosing Frasier over Eddie signals someone who watched obsessively and has opinions about Crane family dynamics. Jack Russell Terriers are the obvious tribute match.
Breed and Personality Fit
The name also works on dignified, meticulous breeds, Standard Poodles especially, where the pretentious-sophisticate energy of the character maps onto the breed's reputation. See Eddie for the more dog-centric tribute option and Niles for the sibling pair.
Counter-Reading: The Revived Show Updates the Reference
The 2023 Frasier revival refreshed the reference for younger audiences. What was purely nostalgic in 2015 now works as a current pop-culture choice. The timing is better than it's been in twenty years. You will still be explaining the sibling pair to everyone who only knows one Frasier pet.