Scamp is both a common English noun meaning a mischievous rascal and the name of Lady and the Tramp's scrappy son in Disney's direct-to-video sequel Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001). Either reading produces the same effect: a name that promises a male dog with energy, a talent for minor chaos, and an ingratiating way of getting away with it.
The Disney Connection
Scamp — son of Lady and Tramp — inherited his father's adventurous spirit and spent most of his film trying to escape suburban life to run with a pack of strays. The character arc is essentially every puppy's inner life made explicit. Cocker Spaniels have the direct Lady and the Tramp breed connection, but any mixed-breed or scruffy terrier-type dog wears the name with genuine accuracy.
Sound and Personality Fit
Scamp is a one-syllable name that packs unusual descriptive punch — it's not just a sound, it's a personality assessment. The hard C and final P give it clarity and crispness in training contexts. Jack Russell Terriers and Rat Terriers are natural Scamps — breeds whose entire existence is organized around controlled (and sometimes uncontrolled) mischief.
The Counter-Reading: Setting Expectations
Naming a dog Scamp is a promise to guests that the dog will probably steal something, chew something, or find a way into a space it shouldn't be. Owners of genuinely calm, well-behaved dogs may find the name creates expectations they'd rather not manage.