The 115 Most Famous Dog Names

You bought the kennel, picked up the food, and laid down the puppy pads. You have everything you need for your new dog — except a name. 

Whether you call him Frito to match his short, spiky brown fur or Navy because of her deep blue eyes, you must find a name that fits your pup’s look or spirit. In this guide, we’ll list the 115 most famous dog names so you have plenty of inspiration. 

Famous Dog Names That Sound Like “Real” Names

Americans are currently into “real” names for their dogs, names that could easily be shared with a human in the house. The beauty of these names is that they come attached to a long history you can explore. Reading about the great “Fidos” might be a challenge, but learning about the Charlies and Fionas who changed the world is no problem.

Here are some ideas for everyday human names for your dog. 

1. Ava
2. Chloe
3. Bear
4. Mia
5. Joey
6. Buddy
7. Lucy
8. Charlie
9. Cooper
10. Mark
11. Milo
12. Maggie
13. Teddy
14. Winnie
15. Leo
16. Rocky
17. Duke
18. Archie
19. Sophie
20. Oliver
21. Bailey
22. Beau
23. Riley
24. Sadie
25. Molly

Famous Celebrity Dog Names

Look to the stars if you need ideas for what to name your dog. Celebrities love dogs as much as anyone else. Naming your dog after a Hollywood pup gives you a fun story and a slight connection to your favorite actor. 

Now, these are the names of the celebrity dogs themselves, not the celebs. If you want to name your new puppy Hugh Jackman instead of Allegra (the name of Hugh Jackman’s dog), skip to the next section. 

1. Augie (Ellen Degeneres)
2. Oprah (Eva Longoria)
3. Finn (Amanda Seyfried)
4. Gertie (Katherine Heigl)
5. Isaboo (Rachael Ray)
6. Prince Tokyo Gizmo (Paris Hilton)
7. Atticus Finch (Jake Gyllenhaal)
8. Penny (Chrissy Teigen)
9. Lola (Hilary Duff)
10. Cappuccino Houston (Selma Blair)
11. Zelda (Zoey Deschanel)
12. Winnie (Selena Gomez)
13. Daisy (Jessica Simpson)
14. Frankie (Miranda Kerr)
15. Allegra (Hugh Jackman)
16. Harley (Kate Upton)
17. Petey (John Legend)
18. Norman (Jennifer Aniston)
19. Poppy (Sandra Bullock)
20. Pearl (Lea Michele)
21. Nash (P!nk)
22. Mocha (Hugh Jackman)
23. Sushi, Sake (Kim Kardashian)
24. Mighty (Orlando Bloom)
25. Noodles (Kelly Osbourne)

Famous Human Celebrity Dog Names 

Now, let’s forget about the famous pets and focus on the humans pulling the leashes. Naming your dog after a Hollywood superstar can make you feel connected to your favorite artists. 

A name taken from Hollywood can also be really fun. It’s one thing to name your German shepherd The Rock, but it’s hilarious when a tiny chihuahua answers to the famous wrestler’s moniker.

1. Drake 
2. Britney Spears 
3. The Rock 
4. Obama
5. Springsteen 
6. P!nk
7. Orlando Bloom 
8. Tyga 
9. Ice Spice 
10. Nas 
11. Denzel Washington 
12. Boy George 
13. Nelly 
14. Brandy 
15. Lucy Liu
16. Madonna 
17. Beyonce 
18. Cher 
19. Oprah 
20. Kanye 
21. Kim K
22. Tom Cruise 
23. Tiesto 
24. Lebron 
25. Dicaprio 

Famous Dog Names From Fiction 

Some of the most popular dogs in the world exist only in books and TVs. People who don’t even like dogs might be willing to laugh along with Scooby Doo or follow Lassie’s adventures. When you give your good boy or girl one of these fictional dog names, you generate instant warmth and goodwill. The name can make strangers smile.

1. Snoopy (Snoopy)
2. Beethoven (Beethoven)
3. Scooby Doo (Scooby Doo)
4. Fang (Harry Potter)
5. Hotdog (Archie Comics)
6.  Happy ( 7th Heaven)
7. Lady (Lady and the Tramp)
8. Nana (Peter Pan)
9. Odie (Garfield)
10. Sandy (Little Orphan Annie)
11. Toto (Wonderful Wizard of Oz) 
12. Shiloh (Shiloh)
13. Santa’s Little Helper (The Simpsons)
14. Max (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
15. Krypto (Superman comics)
16. Eddie (Frazier)
17. Blue (Blue’s Clues)
18. Lassie (Lassie)
19. Astro (The Jetsons)
20. Buddy (Air Bud)
21. Bug (Strays)
22. Copper (The Fox and the Hound)
23. Dude (Descendants)
24. E. Buzz (Poltergeist)
25. Fly (Babe)

Famous Presidential Dog Names 

A majestic dog needs a powerful name. Tap into American history and name your dog after a canine who’s been in the White House. U.S. Presidents have governed with dogs by their side since George Washington first created the role. President Calving Coolidge, for instance, had 11 dogs during his time as executive-in-chief. President Herbert Hoover had nine. 

1. Manchu (Theodore Roosevelt’s Pekingese)
2. Heidi (Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Weimaraner)
3. Vicky (Richard Nixon’s poodle)
4. Faithful (Ulysses Grant’s Newfoundland)
5. Lara (James Buchanan’s Newfoundland)
6. Feller (Harry Truman’s Cocker spaniel)
7. Laddie Boy (Warren Harding’s Airedale terrier)
8. Wolf (John F. Kennedy’s Irish wolfhound)
9. Little Beagle (Lyndon B. Johnson’s beagle)
10. Liberty (Gerald Ford’s Golden Retriever)
11.  Grits (Jimmy Carter’s mutt)
12. Ranger (George H.W. Bush’s English Springer Spaniel)
13. Miss Beazley (George W. Bush’s Scottish terrier)
14. Commander (Joe Biden’s German shepherd)
15. Bo (Barack Obama’s Portuguese water dog)

Summary of Most Famous Dog Names

Here are the top 15 dog names from the above lists.

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