Many parents choose to name their babies after someone special to them or their families. They want their kids to carry that person’s legacy and show the world how much they mean.
It doesn’t have to be that different when it comes to your furry babies. Although giving your late grandmother’s name to your Chihuahua may not be seen as the most respectful thing to do, there are plenty of pet heroes who deserve consideration when naming a new dog.
That's why we compiled this list of famous dog names, where you can find fictional and nonfictional pups who have made a difference — be it putting a smile on a child’s face, or saving an entire city from a virus.
If by any chance you don't find a name that suits your pooch, then check out another awesome list we made, featuring the most unique dog names that your pup would be proud to have!
Famous Names For Male Dogs
1. Alexander – If anyone has seen the Japanese manga Fullmetal Alchemist, they know the heartbreaking story of Alexander and Nina. We still can't keep the tears away.
2. Balto – A famous sled dog that delivered antitoxin from Anchorage to Nome in 1925. There’s even a film about him.
3. Beethoven – Just about everyone remembers the films with a huge St. Bernard named Beethoven. Ahh, those childhood memories!
4. Brian – A hilarious character from the cartoon Family Guy.
5. Buster – Andy’s dog from the animated film Toy Story.
6. Chance – An American bulldog from the film Homeward Bound. Definitely one of our favorite films about pets!
7. Comet – The golden retriever from TV series Full House.
8. Dogbert – After a character from the Dilbert comics.
9. Dug – One of our all-time favorite famous dogs, from the animated film Up.
10. Fang – A great name for any Harry Potter fan’s pup! Fang was Hagrid’s Neapolitan mastiff, a huge but adorable dog.
11. Goofy – Everyone remembers these cartoons and comics.
12. Hachiko – After an Akita from the most heartbreaking film based on a true story, Hachiko.
13. Hot Dog – After a dog character from the Jughead comics.
14. Marley – If you have not watched the film Marley and Me yet, then are you even a fan of dogs?
15. Max – After a hilarious doggy character from The Grinch.
16. Odie – A dog character from the cartoon and comics Garfield.
17. Old Yeller – After a great dog from the book and film of the same name.
18. Pongo – After a father dog from another one of our all-time favorites, 101 Dalmatians.
19. Pluto – After a dog from the Mickey Mouse cartoon and comics.
20. Rin Tin Tin – Absolute star of a German shepard, known for the movie and TV series by the same name.
21. Santa’s Little Helper – Although a longer name, it still brings a smile to the face because it’s from The Simpsons.
22. Scooby-Doo – Scooby-Dooby-Doo, where are you? Are you singing yet?
23. Shadow – After the golden retriever dog from the film Homeward Bound.
24. Snoopy – After a pretty iconic beagle from the Peanuts comics, TV series, and films.
25. Toto – The legendary dog that Dorothy takes with her in the famous film, The Wizard of Oz.
Famous Names For Female Dogs
1. Beauty – Barbie Doll’s pet puppy dog.
2. Bella – The name of the oldest dog to have ever lived.
3. Belka – One of the dogs that successfully returned from space in Sputnik 5. Talk about legendary, right?
4. Cinnamon – The name of a sweet Yorkie from the TV series The Big Bang Theory.
5. Chloe – A pretty famous pooch from Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
6. Daisy – This pup got to act next to Clint Eastwood in the film Gran Torino! Are we jealous? Maybe a little bit…
7. Daphne – After a sweet doggy from the film Look Who’s Talking Now.
8. Dinah – Remember Pluto from the comics and cartoons? Well, Dinah is his girlfriend.
9. Faith – An inspiring dog with only two hind legs, teaching the world that life is worth living to the fullest.
10. Fifi – A family poodle from the cartoon, Rugrats.
11. Jessie – A pooch from the novel and film Animal Farm.
12. Jofi – Sigmund Freud’s pet chow chow.
13. Ladadog – Dog from TV series Please Don’t Eat the Daisies.
14. Lady – If you don’t remember the Disney movie Lady and the Tramp, did you even do with your childhood?
15. Lassie – Definitely one of the most famous fictional dogs of all time, from the film and TV series Lassie.
16. Martha – The character from the book and TV series Martha Speaks.
17. Maya – After a dog from the amazing film Eight Below.
18. Nana – After a dog from the timeless classic, Peter Pan.
19. Perdita – Wife of Pongo and mother of the huge litter in the film 101 Dalmatians.
20. Roly – A pet of a character from the British TV series EastEnders.
21. Sadie – A family dog from the horror film The Conjuring. Got the chills just from thinking about that storyline…
22. Sandy – A star dog from the Broadway show and film Annie.
23. Sapphie – The gorgeous name of a beautiful cartoon dog from the Japanese animated TV series Jewelpet.
24. Stella – A dog from the children’s book Stella Is a Star.
25. Zoe Trent – A doggy character from the children’s animated TV series Littlest Pet Shop.
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