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.
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