Famous Dog Names

Are you all about pop culture? Give your dog a recognizable and witty name by naming them something famous. Here are some famous dog names; an ode to the great dogs of glitz and glamour.

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Arlo
Popularized by folk singer Guthrie and Pixar's dinosaur protagonist.
Asta
Starred in "The Thin Man" films, making canine history!
Astro
Jetsons' canine companion made this moniker a household favorite.
Baby
Popularized by Dirty Dancing's iconic line, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner."
Balto
Led 1925 serum run to Nome, immortalized in film and statue.
Bandit
Popularized by canine characters in movies and television shows.
Barney
Popularized by President Obama's Scottish Terrier, and a purple dinosaur.
Baxter
Anchorman's canine sidekick and a popular pet moniker since 1880s.
Bear
Popularized by canine characters in movies and literature.
Beatrice
Shakespeare's witty heroine in "Much Ado About Nothing" inspires many.
Beau
Popularized by canine characters in literature and film.
Beethoven
Star of a 90s movie franchise, this Saint Bernard stole hearts.
Benji
Starred in multiple films and TV shows, capturing hearts worldwide.
Bingo
Popularized by a well-known children's song and nursery rhyme.
Binky Barnes
Arthur's anthropomorphic bulldog friend in popular children's series.
Bismarck
Named after a renowned German statesman, popular among history buffs.
Blacktoe
Starred in a popular children's book series about pirate canines.
Backup
Popularized by canine character in Veronica Mars series.
Blue
Popularized by cartoons and celebrities' pets, it's a common canine moniker.
Bolt
Disney's super-dog movie protagonist shares this electrifying moniker.
Boomer
Popularized by TV canines and explosive etymology, it's a standout choice!
Brain
Popularized by animated canine sidekick in "Inspector Gadget".
Brian
Popularized by a witty canine character in "Family Guy".
Brinkley
Star of "You've Got Mail" and beloved Golden Retriever character.
Bruiser
Popularized by canine characters in "Legally Blonde" and "The Nut Job".
Buck
Popularized by Jack London's novel, "Call of the Wild".
Buckley
Popularized by a beloved canine character in "The Royal Tenenbaums".
Buddy
Popularized by canine stars in "Air Bud" and "Elf".
Bullet
Popularized by Roy Rogers' trusty canine sidekick in classic westerns.
Bullseye
Target's mascot and Oliver Twist's canine companion share this moniker.
Buttons
Popularized by TV shows and its cute, clickable connotation.
Chance
Popularized by canine character in movie "Homeward Bound".
Checkers
Nixon's cocker spaniel popularized this moniker in his 1952 speech.
Chips
Popularized by TV show "CHiPs", it's a beloved canine moniker.
Chopper
Popularized by canine characters in films and TV shows.
Choppy
Popularized by a beloved canine character in Japanese anime.
Cinnamon
Popularized by the beloved canine character in "The Secret Life of Pets".
Claude
Renowned artists like Monet lend this canine moniker its celebrity status.
Clifford
Star of a beloved children's book series, he's a big red canine.
Clue
Popularized by the classic mystery board game and film.
Coco
Chanel's pet and Courteney Cox's daughter share this moniker.
Comet
Santa's reindeer and Full House's golden retriever share this moniker.
Copper
Disney's "The Fox and the Hound" features a hound named Copper.
Cosmo
Popularized by "Seinfeld's" Kramer and a canine astronaut in Marvel comics.
Cujo
Stephen King's rabid St. Bernard terrorized readers, making the name notorious.
Daisy
Popularized by iconic canines in literature and film.
Daphne
Scooby-Doo's iconic character inspired many canine monikers.
Dinky
Popularized by cartoon canine sidekick in "Underdog" series.
Dino
He's Fred Flintstone's beloved pet dinosaur in the classic cartoon.
Dollar
Richie Rich's canine companion shares this high-value moniker.
Dug
He's a lovable talking canine from Pixar's animated film "Up".
Einstein
Renowned physicist's moniker, popularized by Back to the Future's canine character.
Elvis
Named after the iconic rock 'n' roll king, Presley.
Fang
Popularized by Hagrid's pet in Harry Potter, symbolizing sharp teeth.
Fifi
Popularized by cartoons and celebrities' pampered pooches.
Flash
Speedsters like DC's superhero and Gordon's loyal companion popularized it.
Flealick
Star of "Babe: Pig in the City," this Jack Russell shines!
Flike
Starred as a lovable mutt in Swedish film "My Life as a Dog".
Fluke
Starred in a heartwarming 90s film as a reincarnated businessman.
Fly
Popularized by the loyal Border Collie in "Babe".
Frank
Popularized by Sinatra, this moniker graces many a canine crooner.
Fred
Popularized by Scooby-Doo's ascot-wearing leader and Flintstone's prehistoric patriarch.
Freeway
Named after a canine character in popular 80s TV show "Hart to Hart".
Fumbles
Popularized by a lovable canine character in a well-known comic strip.
Goddard
Named after Jimmy Neutron's robotic canine companion in popular animation.
Goliath
Biblical giant reference, popularized by "Davey and Goliath" cartoon.
Gromit
Star of Wallace and Gromit, this clay canine captured global hearts.
Hachi
Immortalized in film, this loyal Akita waited years for his deceased owner.
Hachiko
Renowned Akita remembered for unwavering loyalty in Japanese folklore and film.
Hank
Popularized by canine characters in TV shows and literature.
Hercules
Named after a legendary Greek hero, symbolizing strength and courage.
Hooch
Starred alongside Tom Hanks in the movie "Turner and Hooch".
Hosehead
Starred in Canadian comedy film "Strange Brew" as a beer-fetching pooch.
Jack
Popularized by classic tales like "Jack and the Beanstalk".
Jelly Roll
Named after a renowned jazz musician, it resonates with music lovers.
Jerry Lee
Named after rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis.
Jock
Disney's "Lady and the Tramp" popularized this Scottish-origin moniker.
Jollop
Starred as a canine hero in children's TV show "Engie Benjy".
Killer
Popularized by canine characters in movies and cartoons.
Krypto
Superman's canine sidekick in DC Comics, hence its popularity.
Lady
Disney's "Lady and the Tramp" popularized this canine moniker.
Laika
First canine astronaut, soaring into history aboard Sputnik 2 in 1957.
Lassie
Star of a classic TV show, this collie's name is globally recognized.
Lockjaw
Marvel Comics' teleporting bulldog made this moniker well-known.
Lolabelle
Belonged to renowned musician Laurie Anderson, featured in documentary "Heart of a Dog".
Lomax
Star of popular children's book series, "The Adventures of Lomax".
Marley
Popularized by heartwarming film "Marley & Me", based on real-life Labrador.
Marmaduke
Star of a comic strip and movie, this Great Dane is iconic!
Matisse
Named after renowned artist, Henri Matisse, it's a cultured canine choice.
Max
Popularized by films like "Mad Max" and "The Secret Life of Pets".
Maximillion
Popularized by celebrities and film characters, it exudes wealth and prestige.
McBarker
This canine moniker pays homage to iconic talk show host, Bob Barker.
Milo
Popularized by the movie "The Mask" featuring a Jack Russell.
Miss Agnes
She's the beloved canine star in "The Boy Who Talked to Dogs".
Mister Peabody
He's a genius canine from 1960s animated series "Peabody's Improbable History".
Mother Teresa
Renowned humanitarian's moniker adopted by compassionate canine companions worldwide.
Mumbly
Star of a 70s Hanna-Barbera cartoon, this canine detective stole hearts.
Nanook
Star of 1922 silent film, "Nanook of the North", and Inuit for 'polar bear'.
Nipper
He's RCA's iconic gramophone-listening terrier, immortalized in company logos.
Odie
Garfield's canine sidekick in the popular comic strip secured his notoriety.
Otis
Popularized by canine characters in movies and literature.
Perdita
She's a beloved Dalmatian character from Disney's "101 Dalmatians".
Peritas
Alexander the Great's loyal canine companion bore this moniker.
Petey
Starred as the clever canine in "The Little Rascals" series.
Pippin
Lord of the Rings character and Broadway musical boost its popularity.
Pixie
Popularized by celebrities and fairy folklore, it's a beloved canine moniker.
Pizza
Pop culture's love for this Italian dish inspires canine monikers.
Pluto
Disney's lovable canine companion to Mickey Mouse popularized it.
Pongo
Star of Disney's "101 Dalmatians," setting canine fashion trends since 1961.
Poochie
Iconic Simpsons character and popular 80s toy inspired this moniker.
Pops
Often chosen for patriarchal pooches, echoing popular culture's beloved grandfathers.
Puffy
Sean Combs' nickname, P. Diddy, was originally Puff Daddy.
Quark
Star Trek's Ferengi bartender inspired many canine monikers.
Queequeg
Character from Melville's Moby-Dick, also Scully's dog in X-Files.
Ren Höek
Star of cult classic animation "Ren & Stimpy," he's a Chihuahua icon.
Reno
Popularized by a heroic police dog in a 90s TV show.
Rimshot
Popularized by Ernest P. Worrell's canine sidekick in comedy films.
Rin Tin Tin
Starred in 27 Hollywood films, this German Shepherd stole America's heart.
Rocco
Popularized by celebrity pet choices and Italian heritage connotations.
Rocks
Popularized by iconic canine, Rocky, from classic film "The Mask".
Rollo
Viking leader's moniker, also a beloved Labrador in "Outlander" series.
Rowlf
Muppet Show's piano-playing canine made this moniker a household name.
Rump
Derived from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" character, Bottom.
Samantha
Popularized by bewitching TV character, resonates with pet owners globally.
Sandy
Annie's loyal canine companion in Broadway and film shares this moniker.
Santa's Little Helper
Beloved greyhound from The Simpsons, known worldwide for comedic antics.
Scooby-Doo
Beloved cartoon canine detective, globally recognized since his 1969 debut.
Scraps
Popularized by L. Frank Baum's canine character in "The Patchwork Girl of Oz".
Seymour
Beloved canine from Futurama, eternally awaiting Fry's return.
Shiloh
Beloved Beagle of a bestseller, also Pitt-Jolie's progeny, and Civil War battle.
Sirius Black
He's a beloved character from Harry Potter, named after Canis Major's star.
Skipper
Popularized by Gilligan's Island and beloved canine characters alike.
Slinky
Popularized by Toy Story's stretchy dachshund character.
Snert
Beloved hound from "Hagar the Horrible" comic strip, known worldwide.
Snoopy
Beloved beagle from "Peanuts" comic strip, known worldwide for his antics.
Snots
Featured as Clark Griswold's rambunctious pet in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation".
Snowy
Beloved canine companion in the globally renowned "Tintin" comic series.
Sparky
Popularized by comic strip "Peanuts" and Frankenstein's dog in "Frankenweenie".
Speck
Popularized by canine characters in literature and film.
Spike
Popularized by cartoons like Tom and Jerry, Rugrats, and Snoopy.
Spuds
Mackenzie's beer-loving bull terrier mascot skyrocketed this moniker's popularity.
Stitch
Disney's lovable alien canine from "Lilo & Stitch" popularized it.
Streak
Popularized by the lightning-fast canine in DC Comics' "Flash".
T-Bone
Steak lovers and Seinfeld fans alike have popularized this canine moniker.
Tiger
Iconic golf legend Woods and beloved comic strip feline inspire pet owners.
Tinkerbell
Paris Hilton's chihuahua popularized this whimsical Peter Pan character's name.
Toto
Starred as Dorothy's loyal companion in Wizard of Oz.
Ubu Roi
Iconic closing line from TV producer Gary David Goldberg's shows.
Uggie
Starred in Oscar-winning film "The Artist," stealing hearts worldwide.
Verdell
Starred as Jack Nicholson's canine sidekick in "As Good as it Gets".
What-A-Mess
Star of a popular children's book series by Frank Muir.
Whiskey
Loved by liquor enthusiasts, it's a nod to spirited companionship.
Wilby
Starred in Disney's "The Shaggy Dog" as a bewitched, talkative pooch.
William
Royalty and Shakespeare have popularized this canine moniker.
Winky
Popularized by J.K. Rowling's house-elf character in Harry Potter series.
Winn-Dixie
Starred as a lovable pooch in a popular children's novel.
Wolfie
Popularized by Mozart's pet and numerous TV canine characters.
Zero
Popularized by Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" ghost dog.
Zochor
Popularized by Hebrew-speaking pet owners, meaning "remember" in English.
Zowie
David Bowie named his son after this canine moniker.

Famous Dog Names currently rank in 89th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of May 2025, famous dog names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Famous Dog Names?

These famous dog names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Baby is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Goliath.

Hachiko scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Buddy.

How does interest compare across the United States for Famous Dog Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Famous Dog Names.

The states that love famous dog names the most are Arkansas, Wyoming and Kentucky.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Washington, Alaska and Vermont.

Which countries have the most love for Famous Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of famous dog names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE famous dog names are Guinea, Pakistan and Sierra Leone.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Estonia, Kenya and China.