Celebrity Status: 100+ Pop Culture Dog Names

For those of us captivated by the allure of entertainment and captivated by the charms of pop culture, the worlds of film, music, and literature can be a treasure trove of inspiration. Whether it’s iconic characters that stole our hearts, legendary musicians who set our souls on fire, or unforgettable personalities that left a mark, pop culture offers a vibrant palette of memorable names. Here we’ve compiled a list of 100+ pop culture dog names, so you can celebrate your love for your pup and your favorite entertainment icons all at once.

Female Pop Culture Dog Names

If you’re looking for a female pop culture dog name, we’ve got you covered. Check out these fun names:

• Leia (Star Wars)
• Arya (Game of Thrones)
• Hermione (Harry Potter)
• Katniss (The Hunger Games)
• Elsa (Frozen)
• Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
• Xena (Xena: Warrior Princess)
• Buffy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
• Mulan (Mulan)
• Dory (Finding Nemo)
• Daenerys (Game of Thrones)
• Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
• Pippi (Pippi Longstocking)
• Clarice (The Silence of the Lambs)
• Matilda (Matilda)
• Ripley (Alien)
• Trinity (The Matrix)
• Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
• Sansa (Game of Thrones)
• Snow (Once Upon a Time)
• Moana (Moana)
• Carmen (Spy Kids)
• Cinderella (Cinderella)
• Merida (Brave)
• Rogue (X-Men)
• Mystique (X-Men)
• Sabrina (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
• Tinkerbell (Peter Pan)
• Betty (Archie Comics)
• Veronica (Archie Comics)

Male Pop Culture Dog Names

There are plenty of pop culture dog names for male dogs. Let’s see what you think of these:

• Luke (Star Wars)
• Frodo (The Lord of the Rings)
• Harry (Harry Potter)
• Sherlock (Sherlock Holmes)
• Thor (Marvel Comics)
• Hulk (Marvel Comics)
• Rocky (Rocky Balboa)
• Simba (The Lion King)
• Spock (Star Trek)
• Aladdin (Aladdin)
• Django (Django Unchained)
• Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings)
• Batman (DC Comics)
• Wolverine (X-Men)
• Yoda (Star Wars)
• Neo (The Matrix)
• Buzz (Toy Story)
• Jon (Game of Thrones)
• Arthur (King Arthur)
• Anakin (Star Wars)
• Han (Star Wars)
• Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy)
• Bilbo (The Hobbit)
• Tony (Iron Man)
• Marty (Back to the Future)
• Joker (DC Comics)
• Deadpool (Marvel Comics)
• Nemo (Finding Nemo)
• Stitch (Lilo & Stitch)
• Peter (Peter Pan)

Pop Culture Dog Names Inspired by Music

Music is a love language for a lot of people. It’s one of the main reasons pet parents use pop names for their dogs, including:

• Bowie (David Bowie)
• Jagger (Mick Jagger)
• Marley (Bob Marley)
• Elvis (Elvis Presley)
• Hendrix (Jimi Hendrix)
• Madonna (Madonna)
• Cher (Cher)
• Bono (Bono from U2)
• Mercury (Freddie Mercury)
• Lennon (John Lennon)
• McCartney (Paul McCartney)
• Dylan (Bob Dylan)
• Gaga (Lady Gaga)
• Perry (Katy Perry)
• Swift (Taylor Swift)
• Jovi (Bon Jovi)
• Zeppelin (Led Zeppelin)
• Prince (Prince)
• Beyoncé (Beyoncé)
• Rihanna (Rihanna)
• Adele (Adele)
• Shakira (Shakira)
• Sting (Sting)
• Ozzy (Ozzy Osbourne)
• Axl (Axl Rose)
• Slash (Slash from Guns N’ Roses)
• Hendrix (Jimi Hendrix)
• Iggy (Iggy Pop)
• Zappa (Frank Zappa)
• Drake (Drake)
• Jay-Z (Jay-Z)
• Dolly (Dolly Parton)
• Snoop (Snoop Dogg)
• Bruno (Bruno Mars)
• Cardi (Cardi B)
• Lizzo (Lizzo)
• Timberlake (Justin Timberlake)
• Sheeran (Ed Sheeran)
• Pharrell (Pharrell Williams)
• Posty (Post Malone)

Dog Names Based on Movies

What movies can you think of that have a dog? We have compiled a list for you below, but if you have any you would like to share, feel free to add them in the comments below!

• Rocky (Rocky)
• Rambo (Rambo)
• Neo (The Matrix)
• Trinity (The Matrix)
• Nemo (Finding Nemo)
• Marlin (Finding Nemo)
• Dory (Finding Nemo)
• Woody (Toy Story)
• Buzz (Toy Story)
• Simba (The Lion King)
• Mufasa (The Lion King)
• Pumbaa (The Lion King)
• Timon (The Lion King)
• Leia (Star Wars)
• Yoda (Star Wars)
• Luke (Star Wars)
• Han (Star Wars)
• Chewie (Star Wars)
• Frodo (The Lord of the Rings)
• Samwise (The Lord of the Rings)
• Aragorn (The Lord of the Rings)
• Legolas (The Lord of the Rings)
• Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings)
• Gollum (The Lord of the Rings)
• Elsa (Frozen)
• Anna (Frozen)
• Olaf (Frozen)
• Bambi (Bambi)
• Thumper (Bambi)
• Cinderella (Cinderella)
• Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
• Gaston (Beauty and the Beast)
• Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
• Ursula (The Little Mermaid)
• Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
• Baloo (The Jungle Book)
• Mowgli (The Jungle Book)
• Shrek (Shrek)
• Fiona (Shrek)
• Donkey (Shrek)

Book-Inspired Dog Names

If you’re like us, you are absolutely in love with books, whether it’s a nonfiction about dog behavior or a fictional book like Clifford! Here’s some ideas for your book-inspired pup:

• Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird)
• Scout (To Kill a Mockingbird)
• Gatsby (The Great Gatsby)
• Daisy (The Great Gatsby)
• Darcy (Pride and Prejudice)
• Lizzy (Pride and Prejudice)
• Bilbo (The Hobbit)
• Frodo (The Lord of the Rings)
• Samwise (The Lord of the Rings)
• Pippin (The Lord of the Rings)
• Sherlock (Sherlock Holmes series)
• Watson (Sherlock Holmes series)
• Huckleberry or “Huck” (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)
• Holden (The Catcher in the Rye)
• Pip (Great Expectations)
• Estella (Great Expectations)
• Heathcliff (Wuthering Heights)
• Cathy (Wuthering Heights)
• Ahab (Moby-Dick)
• Ishmael (Moby-Dick)
• Alice (Alice in Wonderland)
• Aslan (The Chronicles of Narnia)
• Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings)
• Jo (Little Women)
• Meg (Little Women)
• Hamlet (Hamlet)
• Ophelia (Hamlet)
• Romeo (Romeo and Juliet)
• Juliet (Romeo and Juliet)
• Quixote (Don Quixote)
• Poirot (Hercule Poirot series)
• Marlowe (The Big Sleep)
• Lolita (Lolita)
• Jeeves (Jeeves and Wooster series)
• Matilda (Matilda)
• Trunchbull (Matilda)
• Bronte (Last name of authors Emily, Charlotte, and Anne Bronte)
• Hemingway (Ernest Hemingway)
• Austen (Jane Austen)
• Orwell (George Orwell)

Choosing the Best Name

In the world of pet parenting, picking the perfect name for your furry friend is a delightful challenge. A name is more than just a moniker; it reflects your pet’s unique personality and sets the tone for your shared journey. Say each name out loud to find out which one you enjoy the most.