We love the idea of turning to the movies and television to find the perfect name for your pooch. Whether you're looking for something with a dash of adventure, a sprinkle of comedy, or a touch of drama, the red carpet is your oyster. Who knows? You might just find that paw-fect dag name from movies or television that deserves its own walk of fame right in your home and heart.
Female Dog Names From Movies
These fabulous pups from the silver screen have wagged their way into our hearts, each with their own tail-tastic tale and paw-sonality that's as unforgettable as a belly rub. Opting for a name inspired by one of these leading ladies for your girl doggo is guaranteed to sprinkle a little Hollywood glam and a whole lot of fun into her every step!
- Algonquin: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
- Ambrosius: Labyrinth
- Anabelle: All Dogs Go To Heaven
- Asta: The Thin Man
- Baby: Clean Slate
- Bimini: Beverly Hills Chihuahua
- Cinnamon: The Big Bang Theory
- Daisy: John Wick
- Dixie: Balto
- Evie: The Mummy
- Fifi: Rugrats
- Flurry: The Proposal
- Fly: Babe
- Friday: Paul Blart: Mall Cop
- Genevieve: Madeline
- Gidget: Beverly Hills Chihuahua
- Lolabelle: Heart of a Dog
- Lulu: Dog
- Nanook: The Lost Boys
- Nanu: The Proposal
- Pard: I Died Thousand Times
- Peek: Cats & Dogs
- Peirrot: Designing Women
- Pippin: Jaws
- Poppy: Mars Attacks!
- Precious: Silence of the Lambs
- Rama: The Raid: Redemption
- Sasha: All Dogs Go To Heaven
- Sitka: The Proposal
- Star: Balto
- Sweetie: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
- Teddy: The Extra Girl
- Winter: The Proposal
- Zuma: Paw Patrol
Male Dog Names From Movies
Hollywood's legendary pooch pals have leaped from the big screen straight into our dog-loving hearts, sporting names that range from the bravely heroic to the irresistibly quirky, just like their unforgettable movie and TV moments. Picking a moniker for your furry dude from this star-studded lineup? That's like giving him a VIP pass to a life filled with epic adventures and a sprinkle of cinematic sparkle!
- Apollo: Magnum P.I.
- Astro: The Jetsons
- Balto
- Banjo
- Benji
- Boi: High School Musical 2
- Bones
- Buck: Call of the Wild
- Butch: Cats & Dogs
- Cerebus: The Gate
- Chico: Secret Window
- Chopper: Man’s Best Friend
- Colossus: Van Wilder
- Cosmo: Guardians of the Galaxy
- Cujo
- Charlie: All Dogs Go To Heaven
- David: Sabrina
- Delgado: Beverly Hills Chihuahua
- Doc: Balto
- Dollar: Richie Rich
- Dougal: Little Lord Fauntleroy
- Duke: The Beverly Hillbillies
- Edward: The Accidental Tourist
- Ernie: Sweet November
- Everest: Paw Patrol
- Fang: Harry Potter
- Flash: The Dukes of Hazzard
- Fred: Smokey & The Bandit
- George: Bringing Up Baby
- Hades: John Wick
- Hubert: Best in Show
- Jasper: Rebecca
- Krypto: Superman
- Morse: Balto
- Prince: The Case of the Howling Dog
- Paddy: The Bridge to Terabithia
- Puffy: There’s Something About Mary
- Rex: Isle of Dogs
- Rocky: Paw Patrol
- Rubble: Paw Patrol
- Screamer: The Wonder Boys
- Spike: Looney Tunes
- Zochor: The Cave of the Yellow Dog
- Zoltan: Dracula’s Dog
- Zowie: Pet Semetary II
Dog Names From Disney Movies
Disney's magical world has gifted us with a whole kennel of charismatic canines, each donning a name as spellbinding and heartwarming as their on-screen escapades. Bestowing your four-legged companion with a Disney dog's name is like sprinkling a little pixie dust on their collar
- Bruno: Cinderella
- Copper: Fox and the Hound
- Dante: Coco
- Dodger: Oliver & Company
- Jock: Lady and the Tramp
- Lady: Lady and the Tramp
- Nana: Peter Pan
- Perdita: 101 Dalmatians
- Pongo: 101 Dalmatians
- Slinky: Toy Story
- Trusty: Lady and The Tramp
For more names that have a dash of magic, check out the list of our favorite Disney dog names.
Famous Dog Names From Movies
Choosing a famous movie dog name for your furry pal is like rolling out the red carpet for them every day, not only tipping the hat to those legendary four-legged stars but also sprinkling a bit of Hollywood glitz and glam onto your pet's persona.
- Ace the Wonder Dog: The Rookie Cop
- Andrew: Mary Poppins
- Atlas: Topper Takes a Trip
- Bandit: Little House on the Prarie
- Barney: Gremlins
- Beethoven
- Bismarck: Checkmate
- Bullet: The Roy Rogers Show
- Comet: Full House
- Dooley: The Misfits
- Edison: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!
- Harvey: E.T.-The Extra-Terrestrial
- Hooch: Beethoven
- Lassie
- Milo: The Mask
- Nevins: The Cat in the Hat
- Petey: The Little Rascals
- Reno: Top Dog
- Rin Tin Tin
- Samantha: I Am Legend
- Scooby: Scooby Doo
- Shiloh
- Snuffles: Harry Potter
- Sparky: Frankenweenie
- Tiger: The Brady Bunch
- Toto: The Wizard of Oz
Related: 150 Most Famous Dog Names: Give Your Pup Some Notoriety
Funny Dog Names From Movies & TV
Some movie dog names are so hilariously out there that they'll have everyone howling with laughter at just the mention! If you're aiming to turn walks into giggle-fests and playtime into comedy hour, dive into this list of chuckle-worthy names.
- Arnold: Entourage
- Backup: Veronica Mars
- Blanche: A Streetcar Named Desire
- Brian: Family Guy
- Bruiser: Legally Blonde
- Carface: All Dogs Go To Heaven
- Chedder: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
- Choppy: The Yogi Bear Show
- Clown: Billie
- Einstein: Back to the Future
- Flealick: Babe: Pig in the City
- Flush: To Flush, My Dog
- Frank: Men in Black
- Freeway: Hart to Hart
- Gromit: Wallace and Gromit
- K-9: Doctor Who
- Lockjaw: The Fantastic Four
- Lloyd: Norbit
- Lou: Cats & Dogs
- Maximillion: The Bionic Woman
- McBarker: What’s New Mr. Magoo
- Odie: Garfield
- Otis: The Adventures of Milo and Otis
- Quark: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
- Reggie: Strays
- Scraps: A Dog’s Life
- Snoopy: The Peanuts Movie
- Snots: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- Winston: Feast
- Won Ton Ton: Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
- Zero: The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Zowie: Pet Semetary 2
Adorable Dog Names From Movies & TV
On the hunt for a name that's equal parts cuddly and red-carpet ready? Our list has your tail covered!
- Baxter: Anchorman
- Bear: Person of Interest
- Belladonna: All Dogs Go To Heaven
- Brinkley: You’ve Got Mail
- Buddy: Air Bud
- Buttons: Animaniacs
- Chance: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
- Charlie: All Dogs Go To Heaven
- Chase: Paw Patrol
- Chum: Spanglish
- Clifford: Clifford’s Really Big Movie
- Clue: The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley
- Dash: The Young Victoria
- Diggs: Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
- Dolce: Young Adult
- Gladstone: Sherlock Holmes
- Marvin: Paterson
- Murphy: They Only Kill Their Masters
- Nelson: The Little Hut
- Rhett: It’s a Wonderful Life
- Shadow: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
- Shep: My Dog Shep
- Skipper: My Dog Skip
- Snowy: Tin Tin
- Snuffy: Pal Joey
- Wildfire: It’s a Dog’s Life
Dog Names From Inspirational Movies
Who can say no to those cinematic gems that fuel our dreams and sprinkle a little extra pep in our step? If you're looking to name-drop your favorite feel-good flick in every convo, take a peek at this list, where Hollywood's most uplifting movies are waiting to rekindle that spark of inspiration.
- Arthur: Hotel for Dogs
- Chiffon: The Shaggy Dog
- Delores: Double Take
- Dewey: Firehouse Dog
- Duke: Seven Pounds
- Fluke
- Hachi: Hachi: A Dog’s Tale
- Katie: What Dreams May Come
- Kiki: Kickboxer
- Lightning: Racing Stripes
- Marley: Marley & Me
- Marmaduke
- Max: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Mother Theresa: Must Love Dogs
- Old Dan: Where the Red Wild Fern Grows
- Old Drum: The Trial of Old Drum
- Old Jack: Eight Below
- Ruby: Rescued by Ruby
- Shadow: Homeward Bound
- Shasta: Snow Buddies
- Tao: The Incredible Journey
- Verdell: As Good as It Gets
- Wilby: The Shaggy Dog
- Winn-Dixie: Because of Winn-Dixie
- Yeller: Old Yeller
Pick a Name That Makes Their Tail Wag
With a whole kennel of options, picking the perfect moniker for your new fluffy sidekick might feel like finding a bone in a haystack. Let your heart lead the leash on this adventure and snag that name that makes both your tails wag.
