Famous dog names for your furry A-lister

Does your doggy demand the limelight? Dance like a diva? Dodge the pup-arazzi? Whatever your pooch’s pursuits, we’re sure they’ll be the star of your family. That’s why it’s a famously good idea to select a famous dog name for your new four-legged celebrity.

From dogs-come-actors to historic pooches, our pup-naming pros have curated the ultimate list of famous names for dogs to help inspire you. With such a wealth of choice, we’re sure you’ll find the paw-fect moniker for your all-star pooch.

Famous female dog names

Just like our world, the canine world is littered with famous female icons. From movie stars to puppies from your favorite book, we’ve included the most popular famous girl dog names…

• Lassie
• Lady
• Daisy
• Bella
• Coco
• Lucy
• Stella
• Luna
• Sadie
• Molly
• Roxy
• Bailey
• Penny
• Ruby
• Zoey
• Olive
• Chloe
• Rosie
• Mia
• Abby

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Famous male dog names

Let’s face it, you already know your pooch is going to run the show. Whether it’s by getting all the cuddles or commanding the backyard, your new pooch deserves a famous dog name to make him feel like an even bigger king in his castle…

• Max
• Charlie
• Buddy
• Cooper
• Rocky
• Duke
• Jack
• Toby
• Bear
• Bentley
• Zeus
• Milo
• Oscar
• Finn
• Jasper
• Scout
• Riley
• Dexter
• Marley
• Murphy

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Famous dogs from movies and TV

No matter your tastes, we’re sure you’ve come across one of these popular pooches before. Just look at those A-list names. Whether your pooch acts lovely and lethargic like Snoopy or sassy and hilarious like Family Guy’s Brian, we’ve got all the names of famous dogs you’ll ever need…

• Toto (The Wizard of Oz)
• Scooby-Doo (Scooby-Doo)
• Beethoven (Beethoven)
• Snoopy (Peanuts)
• Lassie (Lassie)
• Brian Griffin (Family Guy)
• Hooch (Turner & Hooch)
• Rin Tin Tin (The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin)
• Shadow (Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey)
• Air Bud (Air Bud)
• Pluto (Disney)
• Bolt (Bolt)
• Old Yeller (Old Yeller)
• Hachi (Hachi: A Dog's Tale)
• Tramp (Lady and the Tramp)
• Pongo (101 Dalmatians)
• Chance (Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey)
• Wishbone (Wishbone)
• Benji (Benji)
• Tito (Oliver & Company)

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Famous dogs in history

In school, our favorite subject was pup-story. Learning about all the famous pooches who accomplished great things, from venturing into space to fighting in World War Two. Even if you’re no history buff, we’re sure you’ll love one of these epic, famous dog names in history…

• Laika (First dog in space)
• Balto (Led sled dog team in 1925 serum run to Nome)
• Rin Tin Tin (World War I rescue dog and movie star)
• Sergeant Stubby (WWI military dog)
• Bobbie the Wonder Dog (Cross-country journey in 1923)
• Smoky (WWII military dog)
• Barry (Saved over 40 lives in the Swiss Alps)
• Hachiko (Japanese dog known for his loyalty)
• Bummer and Lazarus (San Francisco dogs in the 1860s)
• Fala (President Franklin D. Roosevelt's dog)
• Owney (Railway mail service mascot)
• Sinbad (Coast Guard mascot during WWII)
• Chips (WWII military dog)
• Nipper (HMV dog from the iconic logo)
• Betsy (Sentinel dog during the American Revolution)
• Shep (Dog who waited at a train station for his deceased owner)
• Balto (Famous sled dog who helped deliver antitoxin in Alaska)
• Buddy (First seeing-eye dog in the United States)
• Gunner (WWII military dog)
• Smokey (War dog who served in the Pacific during WWII)

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Famous celebrity dog names

Does your hero or heroine have a furry friend of their own? Well, why not get inspired? The celebrity world is full of wonderful names, including some incredible famous dog names, as you’ll see from our star-studded list below…

• Bo Obama (Barack Obama's dog)
• Sidi (Orlando Bloom's dog)
• Finn (Amanda Seyfried's dog)
• Gary Fisher (Carrie Fisher's dog)
• Nugget (Kylie Jenner's dog)
• Moose (Paul Walker's dog)
• Norman (Jennifer Aniston's dog)
• Dali (Leonardo DiCaprio's dog)
• Olive (Miranda Lambert's dog)
• Asia (Lady Gaga's dog)
• Elvis (Adriana Lima's dog)
• Hugo (Gigi Hadid's dog)
• Chaplin (Drew Barrymore's dog)
• Charlie (Reese Witherspoon's dog)
• Izzy (Tom Hardy's dog)
• Digby (Hugh Jackman's dog)

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Famous dog names - tips

Paw-some news! You’ve reached the end of our red carpet of famous dog names. Now, we hope your canine companion embraces their celebrity status with tail-wagging charm. But guess what? We've got some extra tips to help you in this exciting naming adventure.

First off, we recommend taking a moment to embrace their unique doggy personality and delightful traits after they’ve settled into your home. In the meantime, you can refer to them as Pooch or Pup (no judgment here). Doing so should help guide you in selecting a famous dog name that truly suits their fabulous, celebrity nature.

For example, does your pooch exude an irresistible charm and charisma like the legendary Lassie or Scooby-Doo? Or perhaps they possess a playful spirit that captures the essence of famous dog characters like Max or Pluto? Maybe they even have a heroic aura, reminiscent of the beloved Beethoven or Rin Tin Tin. Whatever their star quality, there's a famous dog name out there that will make them shine brighter than the Hollywood lights.

Don’t forget, it's super im-paw-tant to choose a name that rolls off your tongue effortlessly, and that resonates with your pup. After all, you'll be proudly announcing their name to the world, from the dog park to the neighborhood block. So, make sure it's a name that you'll love calling out, time and time again, with pride and joy.

No matter which famous dog name you choose, we're confident your canine companion will turn heads wherever they go (and see their Instagram followers skyrocket). So, grab a cozy blanket, gather around the television, and let the allure of famous dogs inspire your naming journey. Now, it’s time for naming. Aaaand action!

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