70 Cartoon Dog Names to Delight Your Furry Friend

Looking for a creative dog name? Look no further than your favorite—or your kids' favorite—animated series and movies. From classicSaturday morning cartoonsto modern-day moviesthe most beloved cartoons are jam-packed with dog naming inspiration. (Bonus: Dog naming research is a great excuse to kick back on the couch and binge cartoons for a few hours.)

Top Dog Names from Cartoons

• Astro: The beloved pet of the JetsonsAstro was known for his robust vocabulary and high-tech hijinks.
• Balto: Long before the cartoonBalto was a real-life dog known for his heroics. In 1925he led a sled-pulling team to deliver medicine to a town overtaken by illness.
• Bandit: Side-kick to Johnny QuestBandit often used his distinctive coloring to fool bad guys.
• Clifford: A childhood favorite—from both books and cartoons—it doesn't get any more classic than Clifford.
• Lady: This nameinspired by the Disney classic The Lady and the Trampconstantly ranks in the top 100 most popular dog names in the United States.
• Scooby: Jinkies! Everyone's favorite mystery-solving Great DaneScooby Doodoesn't just have excellent tracking skills—he has an excellent nametoo.
• Snoopy: Need we say more? This beloved Peanuts pooch has entertained audiences for 70 years.
• Spike: Every tough guy dog needs a tough guy name to match his strong personality. This definitely rings true for Spike the Bulldog from Looney Tunes.
• Winston: Although Feast is a newer animationWinston makes a cuteclassic name for any dog.

Tips for Choosing a Dog Name

Bringing your new furry family member home is the easy part. Choosing the perfect name for him or her? There's where things get tough. Not only do you have to pick a name that suits her personalitybut everyone in the family has to be in agreementtoo. Not sure where to begin? Here's some helpful advice:

• Opt for names that are one or two syllables. Shorter names are easier for dogs to hear and understand.
• Look for hard consonantswhich will also help your dog hear his or her name better.
• Avoid names that sound like commands. Think "sit" and "Kit" or "lay" and "Layla."
• Consider the pronunciation and spelling of your dog's name. Remember: Family membersfriendsand your veterinarian are going to have to say and spell your dog's name for years.
• Thinking about a funny dog name? Picture yourself sitting in your veterinarian's waiting room. When your vet calls your dog's nameare you embarrassed? Would it be embarrassing or even offensive to shout your dog's name in the park? If soyou might want to consider a different name.

Dog Names from Classic Cartoons

Harken back to your childhood—and longeasy Saturday mornings jam-packed with your favorite cartoons—by naming your dog after a classic cartoon character. Unfortunatelychoosing one of these names won't make your current day Saturday mornings any less hectic—back-to-back sports practicesanyone?—but they make cute throwbacksanyway.

• Augie
• Belle
• Bruno
• Copper
• Droopy
• Goofy
• Huckleberry
• Odie
• Peabody
• Perdita
• Pluto
• Pongo
• Nana
• Tramp
• Tyke

Dog Names from Modern-Day Cartoons

Looking for something a bit more modern? Today's cartoon series and animated films are packed with unique names that can work for any dog—including our favoritehilariously human namesDug (from Up) and Kyle (from Despicable Me.)

• Annabelle
• Bolt
• Buster
• Courage
• Dante
• Dug
• Kyle
• Lucky
• Max
• Porkchop
• Rocky
• Scud
• Zoe

Dog Names from Adults-Only Cartoons

If you prefer moreahemadult humor from your cartoonsfear not: There are cartoon-inspired dog names for youtoo. Just don't be surprised if your dog starts telling fart jokes or dragging his butt on the rug. We're looking at youRen & Stimpy.

• Brian
• Jasper
• Ren
• Santa's Little Helper
• Sharky
• Spunky
• Vinny

Dog Names Inspired by Non-Canine Cartoon Characters

Want even more inspiration from cartoons? Don't want to name your dog after an anthropomorphic cartoon canine? No problem. These cartoon-inspired names range from old school to current dayand cover all your favorites. Think: Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesThe FlintstonesRugratsand more.

• April
• Barney
• Beast
• Betty
• Blossom
• Casper
• Chuckie
• Daphne
• Dixie
• Donald
• Elmer
• Flynn
• Jake
• Leela
• Maggie
• Olive (Oyl)
• Pickles
• Pixie
• Rocko
• Rocky
• Shaggy
• Sylvester
• Wendy
• Wiley
• Wilma
• Zed

Other Dog Name Ideas

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