Look at that spunky face — your pup’s a star! This diva dog needs a name pulled from the upper echelons of fame. Luckily, we have you covered. From famous pet names to monikers inspired by Hollywood’s best, here are 155 exciting celebrity dog names.Â
Celebrity Names for Girl Dogs
Does your confident girl strut around the place like she owns it? Is she so cute you have to document every moment with a picture? We understand. Flamboyant pups like this grab everyone’s attention and refuse to let it go.
Or, maybe your pooch has a quiet personality, but they’re just so gorgeous you have to give them a superstar name.
These celeb names might fit: Â
- Miley Cyrus
- Taylor Swift
- Beyonce
- Gaga
- Ariana Grande
- Kardashian
- Rihanna
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Selena Gomez
- Oprah
- Jolie
- Angelina
- Paris Hilton
- Demi
- Madonna
- Britney
- Pink
- Anna Taylor-Joy
- Marilyn
- Meryl Streep
- Zendaya
- Florence Pugh
- Scarlett Johanneson
- Priyanka
- Coco
- Tyra
- Janice Dickinson
- Adele
- Celine
- Cardi B
- Iggy Azaelia
- Elizabeth Olsen
- Nyong’o
- Lupita
- Kidman
Celebrity Names for Boy Dogs
Sure, you can give your proud boy a simple, generic name. But since you’ll hear and say your pooch’s name quite often, why not choose the perfect one? Look at these celebrity dog names for male pups and see if one makes you smile.
- Elvis
- Chris Hemsworth
- Usher
- Bono
- Dev Patel
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- George Clooney
- Paul Rudd
- Daniel Craig
- Peyton Manning
- Keanu Reeves
- John Legend
- Kit Harrington
- Chris Rock
- Timothee Chalamet
- Bruno Mars
- Michael B. Jordan
- Idris Elba
- Mick Jagger
- Brad Pitt
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Chris Evans
- Chris Pine
- Michael Cera
- Snoop Dog
- Eminem
- Dr. Dre
- Justin Bieber
- Tom Cruise
- Zach Braff
- David Beckham
- Austin Butler
- Henry Cavill
- The Rock
- Johnny Depp
Entertainment Dog Names
Forget about human celebs; what about naming your dog after your favorite furry movie star? Countless dogs are central characters in movies and TV shows. Some are real-life celebrity dogs, while canines like Scooby Doo are pure fiction. Either way, prepare to fall in love with these names.
- Buddy (Air Bud)
- Blue (Blue’s Clues)
- Snoopy (Charlie Brown)
- Beethoven (Beethoven)
- Porkchop (Doug)
- Marley (Marley & Me)
- Comet (Full House)
- Clifford (Clifford the Big Red Dog)
- Lassie (Lassie)
- Tramp (Lady & the Tramp)
- Tramp (Lady & the Tramp)
- Brian (Family Guy)
- Pongo (101 Dalmatians)
- Balto (Balto)
- Toto (The Wizard of Oz)
- Bruiser (Legally Blonde)
- Dug (Up)
- Fly (Babe)
- Perdita (101 Dalmatians)
- Eddie (Frasier)
Celebrity Dogs Names from Instagram
Do it for the ‘gram. Name your four-legged showstopper after a famous dog on Instagram and tap into the fame. Maybe your puppy should have millions of fans, too! The first step toward the doggy limelight is choosing a memorable name. Get inspired by these:                                                                                        Â
- Maya (@mayapolarbear)
- Jiff (@jiffpom)
- Kler (@ppteamkler)
- Manny (@manny_the_frenchie)
- Pavlov (@pavlovthecorgi)
- Tucker (@tuckerbudzyn)
- Doug (@itsdougthepug)
- Chewie (@hi_im_chewie)
- Tuna (@tunameltsmyheart)
- Aspen (@aspenthemountainpup)
- Maddie (@thiswildidea)
- Bodhi (@mensweardog)
- Brodie (@brodiethatdood)
- Maru (@marutaro)
- Noodle (@showmenoodz)
What Celebrities Name Their DogsÂ
Some dogs become famous by acting or showing their adorable faces on social media; others find fame on the laps of the rich and famous. You can bestow some of the glitz on your puppy by naming them after a celebrity’s pooch. Your dog’s fan club might be limited to just you, but that’s all a good dog needs! Read through these celebrity dog names and find your favorites.Â
Food-Based Names
Does your round puppy look like a little nugget? Do they have soft, yellow fur reminiscent of fresh butter? You might love these food-inspired celebrity dog names.
- Meatball (Osbourne family dog)
- Butters (Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom)
- Cinnamon (Ariana Grande)
- Oat (Kelly Osbourne)
- Pilaf (Demi Moore)
- Cheesy (Camila Alves & Matthew McConaughey)
- Chicken (Adrien Brody)
- Mocha (Hugh Jackman)
- Cappuccino Houston (Selma Blair)
- Matzoball and Meatball (Adam Sandler)
Location-Based Names
Who doesn’t enjoy the sound of Maui or London? Location-based names are common celebrity picks.Â
- India (Obama family dog)
- Windsor (James Van Der Beek)
- Oslo (Bella Hadid)
- Asia (Lady Gaga)
- Maui (Addison Rae)
Human Names
You can get pretty creative with your dog’s name, but you certainly don’t have to. Maybe they have the air of a Bob or Lucy. Celebrities seem happy to give their pooches the following names:
- Darla (Vanessa Hudgens)
- Frankie, Teddy (Miranda Kerr)
- Harley (Kate Upton)
- Joe (Karlie Kloss)
- Bob (Adele)
- Bobby (Tom Hiddleston)
- Bernice (Chelsea Handler)
- Ethel (Lucy Hale)
- Eunice (Alexandra Daddario)
- Frank (Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard)
- Gary (Jimmy Fallon)
- Stevie (Aubrey Plaza)
- Norman (Kylie Jenner)
- Bertha (Caitlyn Jenner)
- Georgia (Ryan Seacrest)
- Jonathan (Brie Larson)
- Oscar (Justin Bieber)
- Pepe (Rihanna)
- Larry (Kaley Cuoco)
- Maggie (Jenna Fischer)
Character Names
Unsurprisingly, stars are influenced by pop culture. Here are celebrity dog names from TV and Movies.
- Bambi (Kylie Jenner)
- Esmeralda (Anne Hathaway)
- Colombo (Emily Ratajkowski)
- Barbie (Miley Cyrus)
- Fran (Saoirse Ronan)
- Pippi (Jennifer Lawrence)
- Batman (Demi Lovato)
- Minnie (Nicky Hilton)
- Mona (Jennifer Love Hewitt)
- Freddie (Heidi Klum)
- Gidget (Neil Patrick Harris)
- Ewok (Jamie Chung)
- Sherriff (Christina Ricci)
- Johnny Utah (Charlize Theron)
- Pebbles (Chrissy Teigen & John Legend)
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