Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., better known as Snoop Dogg, was born in 1971 in Long Beach, California. The origin of his famous nickname can be traced back to the Peanuts cartoon, which featured the character Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s loyal dog. During childhood in the 1970s, frequent viewing of Peanuts led family members to notice a resemblance between Calvin and Snoopy, inspiring the nickname. According to family accounts, the fondness for the cartoon and its characters played a significant role in shaping this identity.
According to Wikipedia, Snoopy is described as Charlie Brown’s pet dog, notable for intelligence, independence, and a vivid imagination.
This comparison between the cartoon character and Snoop Dogg’s personality has often been noted.
As a child, the nickname Snoopy was commonly used by family members. Over time, the name evolved—first to “Snoopy Dog,” then to “Snoop Doggy,” and finally to “Snoop Doggy Dogg,” with the distinctive double “g.”
This stage name remained throughout the early career, including the 1992 appearance on Dr. Dre’s album “The Chronic.” The name was kept until 1998, when a transition from Death Row Records to Master P’s No Limit Records prompted a change to “Snoop Dogg.” In 2013, a brief period as “Snoop Lion” occurred, before returning to “Snoop Dogg” in 2015, which continues to the present day.
Snoop Dogg’s father, Vernell Varnado, once remarked that as a baby, Snoop had so much hair he resembled a little dog.