There are many different ways to go about naming your canine companion. Inspiration can come from anywhere, including your favorite television shows, movies, books, or games. This is a great opportunity to proudly represent your fandom.
If you are looking for a great popular culture name for your pooch look no further. The eight names on this list cover a wide variety of nerdoms. It’s fun to play in imaginary worlds and by naming your dog after your favorite fictional character, you get to do that a little bit each day.
Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso is a great name for a loyal furry friend. The fictional character was optimistic, believed in the good nature of others, and was empathetic. These are all traits found in dogs. In the TV series, Ted and his friends form a support group to help each other through life’s ups and downs and call themselves the Diamond Dogs. Ted is a soccer (or football, depending on your preference) coach and his team’s mascot is a greyhound, providing further proof that this is the perfect dog name.
Frodo
If you love Lord of the Rings, the protagonist’s moniker is an excellent choice. Frodo Baggins goes on an epic journey to save Middle-earth but your dog’s biggest adventures might just be really cool walks. Hobbits love food and often want multiple breakfasts, so make sure to be prepared for a hungry pup.
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Felix
The movie Saltburn has penetrated the pop culture zeitgeist. It tells the story of scholarship student Oliver Quick who befriends a rich fellow Oxford student named Felix Catton. That’s all we can say about the film because it’s a wild ride that no one should ruin for you. Felix would be a great name for a furry friend.
Jabba the Mutt
This punny name is a spin on the Star Wars character, Jabba the Hutt. He’s a criminal gangster who contracts out Han Solo. This alien crime lord rules over the underworld of the planet Tatooine. Your dog might prefer a stick to a lightsaber, but that doesn’t mean it's not a good name.
Elle Woods
OMG you guys. For a blond, active pupper Elle Woods is the perfect name. This is the title character of Legally Blonde who goes to law school to follow a man but instead discovers herself. This dog will need to have all the pink bows you can find. In the film, Elle has her own dog named Bruiser so if you have multiple canines, this would be a good pair of names.
Carrie
Carrie is a great choice because it actually has multiple meanings. If you are a Sex and the City fan, you think Carrie Bradshaw and cosmopolitans. If you are a horror movie fan, you think Carrie White and pig's blood. These are drastically different, making this name very versatile.
Harley
It’s so fun to root for the bad guys. Harley Quinn was once a psychologist at Arkham Asylum in Gotham City but she fell in love with the Joker and turned to a life of crime instead. Batman fans will love this fun doggie name.
Bella
This is another name with two meanings. If vampires are your thing, this name could be an homage to the character Bella Swan in the Twilight series. If a cappella groups are more your speed this could be a tribute to the Barden Bellas from the Pitch Perfect movies. It works either way.
