A Master List of 300+ of the Best Dog Names from Movies

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Last Updated on April 15, 2023

Film is a huge part of everyone’s lives. Whether it’s a movie, TV show, or some other form of pop culture. There are plenty of dogs in these movies as well.

What better way to name your dog than after a movie character or actor?

a handsome Cavalier wearing a superman costume
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Here’s a master list of 392 dog names from movies you can choose for your new pup.

How do you pick the right name for your dog?

Picking a name for your dog is a fun process. When choosing the right name, try to think of something they’ll respond to.

Dogs tend to reply to words with certain sounds, and that will make it easier for them to remember that you’re talking to them.

Additionally, you’ll want to choose a simple pronounce name but doesn’t sound too similar or rhyme with another pet’s name or even a typical command.

Otherwise, that may confuse your pooch during training.

This doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with your pet names, though.

You also want to choose a name that’s special to you. If that means naming your dog after someone from the movies, then so be it.

Before bringing your forever friend home, have a couple of different pet names in mind. You can then test them out with your pooch and see which one they respond to. Sometimes, they name themselves!

If you’re having trouble coming up with some names, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Luckily, there are many names to choose from.

Famous dog names from movies

Who would forget famous names from box-office movies? From Disney movies or live-action movies such as Harry Potter or The Lord of the Rings!

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Even if you haven’t seen the movie, these names probably sound familiar:

  1. Ace
  2. Aladdin
  3. Ambrosius
  4. Andy
  5. Aragorn
  6. Atticus
  7. Aurora
  8. Bane
  9. Bashful
  10. Batman
  11. Bella
  12. Bello
  13. Blondie
  14. Bluto
  15. Boba Fett
  16. Boomer
  17. Brick
  18. Bud
  19. Buzz
  20. Claire
  21. Clarice
  22. Cooper
  23. Cosette
  24. Darla
  25. Django
  26. Doc
  27. Dopey
  28. Duchess
  29. Dude
  30. Dumbo
  31. Edward
  32. Falcor
  33. Feris
  34. Fievel
  35. Fiona
  36. Frankenstein
  37. Freddie
  38. Gandalf
  39. Gaston
  40. Gizmo
  41. Gollum
  42. Goose
  43. Grumpy
  44. Gustave
  45. Hairy Pawter
  46. Happy
  47. Honey Bunny
  48. Jabba the Mutt
  49. Jack
  50. Jafar
  51. Jane
  52. Jasmine
  53. Juno
  54. Kane
  55. Kip
  56. Marty
  57. Marv
  58. Maverick
  59. Molly
  60. Morpheus
  61. Murph
  62. Neo
  63. Napoleon
  64. Norman
  65. Oda
  66. Odie (Garfield)
  67. Peppy
  68. Pippin
  69. Riggan
  70. Rizzo
  71. Robin
  72. Rocket
  73. Rocky
  74. Scarlett
  75. Simba
  76. Sleepy
  77. Snake
  78. Sneezy
  79. Spicoli
  80. Stitch (Lilo and Stitch)
  81. Sully
  82. Tarzan
  83. Ted
  84. Thor
  85. Trinity
  86. Vito
  87. Wall-E
  88. Winnie the Poodle
  89. Woody
  90. Yoda

Movie character dog names

If none of those names seemed to jump out at you for your pooch, let’s check out some of these dog names from movies A to Z.

Smooth-haired Dachshund dog standing on the grass
A shiny and smooth Doxie standing (Dachshund in Toy Story)
  1. (Miss) Anges
  2. Agent Eleven
  3. Asta
  4. Beatrice
  5. Bingo
  6. Bombon
  7. Buck (Call of the Wild)
  8. Butkus
  9. Chestnut
  10. Chiffon
  11. Chloe
  12. Chucho
  13. Cooper
  14. Cujo
  15. Delgado
  16. Demon
  17. Dewey
  18. Diesel
  19. Dreyfuss
  20. Dutchess
  21. El Diablo
  22. Frank (the Pug)
  23. Georgia
  24. Grunt
  25. Henrey
  26. Hercules
  27. Hubert
  28. Jerry Lee
  29. Juliet
  30. Kiki
  31. Lenny
  32. Mac
  33. Maya
  34. Mike
  35. Monte
  36. Moses
  37. Nana
  38. Nikki
  39. Oddball
  40. Old Jack
  41. Otis (The Adventures of Milo and Otis)
  42. Papi
  43. Rafa
  44. Red
  45. Reno (Top Dog)
  46. Rhapsody
  47. Romeo
  48. Sadie
  49. Scooper
  50. Scud
  51. Sebastian
  52. Shep
  53. Shorty
  54. Slink (Dachshund in Toy Story)
  55. Sniff
  56. Sounder
  57. Spitz
  58. Spot
  59. Truman
  60. Trusty (Lady and the Tramp)
  61. Tyrone
  62. Underdog
  63. Verdell
  64. Winky
  65. Yodel

If you have a female dog and want to narrow your search further, here’s a brief list of female character dog names.

  1. Amelie
  2. Ariadne
  3. Arwen
  4. Astrid
  5. Belle
  6. Buttercup
  7. Clementine
  8. Dorothy
  9. Dory
  10. Elsa
  11. Eowyn
  12. Eve
  13. Fleur
  14. Ginny
  15. Ilsa
  16. Judy
  17. Leia (Star Wars)
  18. Luna
  19. Marla
  20. Matilda
  21. Mia
  22. Moana
  23. Nala (The Lion King)
  24. Rey
  25. Ripley
  26. Rita
  27. Sarah

Of course, we can’t forget about the boys. Here are some male character dog names to try on for size if you have a male dog.

  1. Bruce
  2. Finn
  3. Harvey
  4. Jules
  5. Logan
  6. Mowgli
  7. Newt
  8. Rick
  9. Russell
  10. Sully
  11. Deadpool
  12. Forrest
  13. Hiccup
  14. Kevin
  15. Nemo
  16. Nick
  17. Sam
  18. Tyler
  19. Ellis
  20. Gru
  21. Jareth
  22. Leon
  23. Ron
  24. Snape
  25. Vince

Best dog names from movies

Many movies have dogs in them, whether they’re the protagonist’s furry friend or they’re the star of the show. Think about your favorite movie, and you may be able to pull some names from that.

a close-up image of a Neapolitan Mastiff
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If not, here are some of the best dog names from movies.

  1. Barney
  2. Boris
  3. Brinkley
  4. Bruno
  5. Buckley
  6. Bull
  7. Chloe
  8. Copernicus
  9. Daisy
  10. Daphne
  11. Dodger
  12. Doogal
  13. Elvis
  14. Fang (Mastiff from Harry Potter)
  15. Freckles
  16. Fred
  17. Gromit
  18. Hank
  19. Jewel
  20. Lucky
  21. Patch
  22. Pedro
  23. Penny
  24. Puffy
  25. Quark
  26. Reg
  27. Rex
  28. Rolly
  29. Speck
  30. Tito

Movie star dog names

You don’t need to name your dog after a movie or TV show character either. You can also look at the names of your favorite actors and actresses.

First up, here are some popular female movie star dog names.

  1. Anne (Hathaway)
  2. Audrey (Hepburn)
  3. Bette (Davos)
  4. Cate (Blanchett)
  5. Charlize (Theron)
  6. Cicely (Tyson)
  7. Emma (Thompson)
  8. Glenn (Close)
  9. Grace (Kelly)
  10. Greta (Garbo)
  11. Halle (Berry)
  12. Helen (Mirren)
  13. Ingrid (Bergman)
  14. Jane (Fonda)
  15. Jodie (Foster)
  16. Joan (Crawford)
  17. Judy (Garland)
  18. Kate (Winslet)
  19. Keira (Knightley)
  20. Liv (Tyler)
  21. Mae (West)
  22. Meryl (Streep)
  23. Nicole (Kidman)
  24. Rita (Hayworth)
  25. Ruby (Dee)
  26. Sally (Field)
  27. Sandra (Bullock)
  28. Susan (Sarandon)
  29. Viola (Davis)
  30. Whitney (Huston)

And here are some of the most popular male movie star dog names.

  1. Al (Pacino)
  2. Alan (Rickman)
  3. Bill (Murray)
  4. Brad (Pitt)
  5. Cary (Grant)
  6. Clint (Eastwood)
  7. Denzel (Washington)
  8. Don (Cheadle)
  9. Dustin (Hoffman)
  10. Heath (Ledger)
  11. Hugh (Jackman)
  12. Ian (McKellen)
  13. Jack (Nicholson)
  14. Jamie (Foxx)
  15. Jeff (Bridges)
  16. Jim (Carrey)
  17. Johnny (Depp)
  18. Kirk (Douglas)
  19. Liam (Neeson)
  20. Marlon (Brando)
  21. Mel (Gibson)
  22. Morgan (Freeman)
  23. Robin (Williams)
  24. Samuel (L. Jackson)
  25. Sean (Connery)
  26. Sidney (Poitier)
  27. Steve (McQueen)
  28. Tom (Hanks)
  29. Tommy (Lee Jones)
  30. Will (Smith)

Famous dog names from books, comics, cartoons, and pop culture

Golden retriever dog running outdoor
An athletic Golden Retriever leaping

Dog names don’t need to be limited to just movies, either. Many awesome characters name your doggo after from various pop cultures such as books, comics, and cartoons.

Famous dog names from TV

First, let’s look at some dog names from other TV shows and cartoons.

  1. Balto
  2. Baxter
  3. Beast
  4. Beethoven (St. Bernard from Beethoven)
  5. Benji
  6. Bolt
  7. Bruiser
  8. Buddy (Air Bud)
  9. Chance (Homeward Bound)
  10. Clifford
  11. Comet (Golden Retriever from Full House)
  12. Dug
  13. Eddie Crane
  14. Einstein (Back to the Future)
  15. Fly
  16. Hooch (Turner and Hooch)
  17. Lady (Cocker Spaniel from Lady and the Tramp)
  18. Lassie
  19. Marley (Labrador Retriever from Marley and Me)
  20. Max
  21. Milo
  22. Old Yeller
  23. Perdita
  24. Petey
  25. Pit Bull
  26. Pluto
  27. Pongo (101 Dalmatians)
  28. Rin Tin Tin
  29. Samantha
  30. Sandy
  31. Scooby-Doo (Great Dane from Scooby-Doo)
  32. Shadow
  33. Shiloh (Beagle from Shiloh)
  34. Skip (Jack Russell Terrier from My Dog Skip)
  35. Snoopy (Peanuts)
  36. Toto (The Wizard of OZ)
  37. Tramp
  38. Uggie
  39. Winn-Dixie
  40. Zero (The Nightmare Before Christmas)

Famous dog names from literature and comics

If none of the names from various films and TV shows don’t seem to stick out to you, here’s a quick list of dog names from literature and comics.

  1. Andy
  2. Argos
  3. Bailey
  4. Bear
  5. Blue
  6. Bullseye
  7. Dogbert
  8. Electra
  9. Ellie
  10. Ghost (Game of Thrones)
  11. Hotdog
  12. Jip
  13. Krypto
  14. Lad
  15. Marmaduke
  16. Pilot
  17. Toby

Famous dog names from history and the real world

You can also choose a dog name based on a real dog from history. There’s no better way to honor a dog from the past in the real world than naming your dog after them.

a Chihuahua wearing a black skull scarf
A smiling Chihuahua sitting on the grass

Check out these amazing dog names from history.

  1. Bo
  2. Chaser (Border Collie with largest tested memory)
  3. Checkers
  4. Chips
  5. Fido
  6. Gibson
  7. Hachiko
  8. Jo-fi
  9. Lady Greyhound
  10. Laika
  11. McGruff
  12. Millie
  13. Miss Beazley
  14. Nipper
  15. Peritas
  16. Pickles
  17. Sinbad
  18. Snuppy
  19. Spot Fetcher
  20. Strongheart
  21. Sunny
  22. Tinkerbell (Paris Hilton’s Chihuahua)
  23. Trakr (German Shepherd rescue dog from 9/11 World Trade Center)
  24. Zeus
  25. Zorba

Names of famous dogs on the internet

Before we finish this list, let’s look at some honorable mentions from the internet.

Many famous dogs on the internet use various social media because who doesn’t love looking at pictures of dogs?

Below is a quick list of some famous dogs on the internet that might inspire some dog names for you for different dog breeds.

  1. Bodhi: @mensweardog
  2. Boo: @boo
  3. Gary: @garyfisher
  4. Digby van Winkle: @digbyvanwinkle
  5. Doug the Pug: @itsdougthepug
  6. Jiff Pom: @jiffpom
  7. Lentil the French Bulldog: @MyNameIsLentil
  8. Manny: @mannythefrenchie
  9. Marnie: @marniethedog
  10. Maru: @marutaro
  11. Maymo: @maymothedog
  12. Sir Charles Barkley: @barkleysircharles
  13. Tuna: @tunameltsmyheart

What dog name from the movies should I call my dog?

Did any of these dog names from movies jump out at you? Which ones were your favorites?

We hope this list gave you some new great name ideas on what to name your new dog.

Which dog name from the movies are you going to name your furry friend? Let us know in the comments below!

Further reading: Other awesome dog names for your pup

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