Of the dogs we had growing up, Sheba was named before I spoke English, so I don't know how she got her name. Freckles (Saint Bernard) had a charming smattering of freckles on her face, and lots more on her tummy and feet, so that fit! And Gracie, well, she was such a klutz, we thought maybe naming her "Grace" might help ... nope! She did gain somewhat more control over those long Great Dane legs when she finally stopped growing, but would still wipe out making sharp turns at full speed sometimes!