The Best Cartoon-Inspired Dog Names For Your Animated Pup

Cartoons can refer to animated movies mostly geared towards kids or funny illustrated stories published in magazines and newspapers. They are kind of the original meme. Whatever form they come in, they are entertaining and fun, much like dogs.

This is one of the many reasons owners can look to cartoons for inspiration when deciding on the perfect name for their pooch. The cartoon world is full of canines. From Pluto to Scooby, the sky's the limit.

Snoopy

Snoopy was created by Charles M. Schulz. He first appeared in the classic Peanuts comic strip in 1950. He is the faithful but sassy best friend of owner Charlie Brown. Good grief does he have a strong personality. Dogs with this name will love World War I history.

Pluto

Pluto is Mickey Mouse's dog. He was first created by the Walt Disney Company in 1930. He has been part of the gang ever since. No one quite knows why he doesn't talk like Goofy, who is also a dog. Something to ponder.

Scooby

Scooby-Doo was created in 1969 by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears for Hanna-Barbera. His owner is Shaggy Rogers. Scooby and his friends nicknamed "the Scooby gang" solve paranormal mysteries. Zoinks! Dogs with this name will love snacks, so be prepared.

Chase

This one is for all the Paw Patrol fans out there. Chase is the police dog. Along with his friends, he makes sure the community stays safe. Dogs with this moniker will be rule followers.

Lady

This name pays homage to the 1955 Disney movie Lady and the Tramp. The character was voiced by Peggy Lee. Lady is a pampered house dog who gets a rude awakening when her owners have a baby and she is lost. Thankfully, Tramp steps in to help her navigate the streets. Dogs with this name will want to share your spaghetti.

Nana

Nana appears in the Disney film Peter Pan. She tries to stop her charges from going to Neverland but doesn't quite succeed. The Darlings consider her more of a nursemaid than a dog. Pups with this name will be maternal.

Georgette

Georgette is a high-maintenance poodle Disney's 1988 film Oliver & Company. She competes in dog shows and always wins the prize. She is not too sure of the new cat that moves into her home but eventually Oliver wins her over and makes her a better dog. Pups with this name will be certainly be divas.

Skye

Skye is another Paw Patrol pup. Her area of expertise is air rescue. She works hard to make sure everyone in Adventure Bay is safe. Dogs with this moniker will love the color pink.