50+ Celebrity Dog Names

Celebrity-Inspired Names for Your Dog

Searching for that perfect new name for your perfect new puppy? Those “best celebrity dog lists” all over the internet are just lists of what celebrities name their own dogs. That does not work for me.

What does work? How about choosing a favorite movie or TV star? A lot of them are great and will conjure up just the image your puppy needs when he strolls (or prances) around the dog park. Here are some great choices.

Celebrities From the '50s (and Before!)

Don’t forget Groucho: Outside of a dog; a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it is too dark to read.

But be careful with some of those names—Brando might be prone to corpulence in later life. And Monroe ...

Celebrity Dog Names From the '60s

A real 1960s dog will not remember what you call him anyway.

Celebrity Dog Names From the '70s

My favorite of the era, and for some many years after, was Arnold. We all learned from him that those European breeds never lose their accents—even when they try to say “Hasta la vista, baby."

Celebrity Dog Names From the '80s

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Celebrity Dog Names From the '90s

Homer is the most memorable name of the '90s; if anyone asks, you can always claim you named your puppy after the Greek poet. Doh!

Celebrities From the 2000s/Recently

My favorite on this list is Borat—who could fail to smile when they recognize a name like that?

There are all sorts of people I left off this list; if you have a favorite I have not added, dump these suggestions and name your dog something special to you. If you do not have any good ideas, and nothing from this list appeals to you, type “memorable movie characters from the '70s (or whatever) into your search engine and look at the other choices.

Just make sure it is only one or two syllables. Dogs have a hard time with long names, and a name like DiCaprio just will not work. If you must, be sure to shorten it and give your dog a nickname like “Capri.”

No matter what you choose to name your new puppy, be sure he is socialized and learns basic obedience. (Call around and find out if there is an AKC Canine Good Citizen program in your area.)

And be sure to take pictures. Lots of pictures. Your puppy will grow up fast, and you are going to want to look back to those days when he was small.

• Great Artist Dog Names
  If your puppy has left an abstract work on your Persian rug, maybe he is a Jackson Pollock. Okay, all puppies are like Jackson Pollock. Here are a few others to choose from.

Questions & Answers

Question: What is a suitable name for a male Cavapoo dog?

Answer: If none of the celebrity names were what you were looking for, check out this list of sitcom names: https://pethelpful.com/dogs/-funny-dog-names-for-a...

What do you think of Cosmo? Is your little Cavapoo up for the challenge?

© 2014 Mark dos Anjos, DVM

Comments

Trudy Cooper from Hampshire, UK on January 28, 2015:

What a lovely, lovely hub, we have had lots of dogs in our family, their names have been Missy, Billy, Cherie, Lady, Harley and Billy. Love your writing. Dogs are the best aren't they and they are a real pleasure to write about.

MarieLB from YAMBA NSW on October 30, 2014:

Fido would have been really funny, considering she is [technically] a girl. Mind you, I doubt that she would have cared at all!! :)

My cat was called Cat Jordan, which became "Cat" for short. It never, ever bothered her. She replied with alacrity to the name always! LOL!!

Rebecca Be from Lincoln, Nebraska on October 30, 2014:

We got a puppy…His name is Max … short for Maxwell

Mark dos Anjos, DVM (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on October 30, 2014:

Hi Marie! Goldie is good...imagine if you would have named him Fido or Spot? (Or, since those names are no longer in vogue, Max or Charlie?)

MarieLB from YAMBA NSW on October 26, 2014:

I really enjoyed reading the lists of names [and the whys and wherefores] you have included here. An interesting article that is also entertaining.

Now if I had read this article before I had named my dog Goldie. . . . .:)

Andrew Smith from Richmond, VA on September 26, 2014:

I like "Beavis", "Cosby", and "Borat." I also have debated naming our next dog "Chris Pratt", mainly because he's so goofy and lovable (like a dog).

Palis Pisuttisarun from Bangkok, Thailand on September 26, 2014:

That was an interesting and funny read!

I really like Kojak and Magnum! I'm really looking into getting another dog. I'm enjoying your hubs; keep up the great work!

Dogs responding to their own names has been something I was really fascinated by!

Mark dos Anjos, DVM (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on September 25, 2014:

Hi Michelle, I think my Schnauzer needs that as a nickname too. Every afternoon she crashes into the waves chasing birds, and gets so excited that she completely ignores me.

Mark dos Anjos, DVM (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on September 25, 2014:

Thanks for reading, Bob. These "dog name" hubs have no socially redeeming value but they are a lot of fun to put together. I had to look up a photo of Phineas T. Bluster too!

Michelle Liew from Singapore on September 25, 2014:

LOL, Mark! I voted Homer. These names you selected are perfect and so funny! I'd name Misty Beavis for her ability to walk into walls.

Bob Bamberg on September 25, 2014:

Fun hub, Doc...lot of work! I know a family that named their bulldog Phineas...after Phineas T. Bluster. These people weren't even born when he graced the black and white cathode ray tube. There probably aren't many of us who even remember him. I think the woman's father suggested the name. Happy Spring! We just entered Fall : (

Mark dos Anjos, DVM (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on September 24, 2014:

Thanks! What a great name. What kind of dog was Jerry?

Rebecca Be from Lincoln, Nebraska on September 24, 2014:

I enjoyed your Hub. Our last dog we named Jerry after Jerry Seinfield. Jerry, our dog, was the greatest friend we have ever had. I read your hubs regularly and hope to get another dog.