150 Cartoon Dog Names for Your Goofy Sidekick
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Searching for a dog name that is creative, playful, and nostalgic? Look no further than your childhood favorite—cartoons! No matter where you look, animated characters from movies, TV shows, or comic strips can provide the perfect name inspiration for your new, fun-loving friend!
Disney Cartoon Names for Dogs
From heroic animated dogs to imaginary friends and princesses, try one of these names inspired by classic Disney characters.
Bolt, the German shepherd from Bolt
Chief, the Irish wolfhound from The Fox and the Hound
Copper, the basset hound from The Fox and the Hound
Dug, the golden retriever from Up
Dodger, from Oliver and Company
Francis, the bulldog from Oliver and Company
Georgette, the poodle from Oliver and Company
Tito, the Chihuahua from Oliver and Company
Goofy, the Disney icon
Lady, a cocker spaniel from Lady and the Tramp
Tramp, from Lady and the Tramp
Patch, from 101 Dalmatians
Rolly, from 101 Dalmatians
Perdita, from 101 Dalmatians
Pongo, from 101 Dalmatians
Nana, from Peter Pan
Percy, the pug from Pocahontas
Slink, the dachshund-shaped slinky toy from Toy Story
Boo, from Monsters, Inc.
Bing Bong, from Inside Out
Marlin, from Finding Nemo
Merida, from Brave
Remy, from Ratatouille
Alice, from Alice in Wonderland
Bambi, from Bambi
Baymax, from Big Hero 6
Lilo, from Lilo & Stitch
Stitch, from Lilo & Stitch
Moana, from Moana
Simba, from The Lion King
Pooh, from Winnie the Pooh
Chip, from Beauty and the Beast
Smee, from Peter Pan
Thumper, from Bambi
Luca, from Luca
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Famous Cartoon Dog Names
These name ideas based on famous cartoon dogs make timeless options that will be recognized across generations.
Odie, from Garfield
Blue, from Blue's Clues
Spike, from Rugrats
Santa's Little Helper, from The Simpsons
Scooby-Doo
Brian, from Family Guy
Snoopy, from Peanuts
Max, from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Clifford, from Clifford, the Big Red Dog
Astro, from The Jetsons
Balto
Pluto
Underdog
Huckleberry Hound
Gromit, from Wallace & Gromit
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Cartoon Network Dog Names
Cartoon Network is home to some of the most memorable characters of all time. Choose one of these iconic cartoon characters from your favorite show.
Billy, from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Courage, from Courage the Cowardly Dog
Finn, from Adventure Time
Bubblegum, from Adventure Time
Marceline, from Adventure Time
Jake, from Adventure Time
Connie, from Steven Universe
Peridot, from Steven Universe
Garnet, from Steven Universe
Lapis Lazuli, from Steven Universe
Bugs Bunny, from Looney Toons
Dexter, from Dexter's Laboratory
Ed, from Ed, Edd n Eddy
Tom, from Tom and Jerry
Jerry, from Tom and Jerry
Mandy, from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Ice Bear, from We Bare Bears
Ben, from Ben 10
Stewie, from Family Guy
Rigby, from The Regular Show
Mordecai, from The Regular Show
Bloo, from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
Raven, from Teen Titans
Starfire, from Teen Titans
Kuki, from Codename: Kids Next Door
Jack, from Samurai Jack
Chowder, from Chowder
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Animated Movie Dog Names
Instead of a TV show character, maybe you're looking for some more long-form inspiration. Choose a name inspired by one of these animated characters from a movie.
Ducky, from The Land Before Time
Spike, from The Land Before Time
Petrie, from The Land Before Time
Cera, from The Land Before Time
Totoro, from My Neighbor Totoro
Moro, from Princess Mononoke
Yubaba, from Spirited Away
Chihiro, from Spirited Away
Haku, from Spirited Away
Nausicaa, from Nausicaa Of The Valley of the Wind
Howl, from Howl's Moving Castle
Calcifer, from Howl's Moving Castle
Dola, from Laputa: Castle in the Sky
Ponyo, from Ponyo
Jiro, from The Wind Rises
Jiji, from Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki, from Kiki's Delivery Service
Hiccup, from How to Train Your Dragon
Hazel, from Watership Down
Coraline, from Coraline
Rocky, from Chicken Run
Ginger, from Chicken Run
Shrek, from Shrek
Fiona, from Shrek
Arrietty, from The Secret World of Arrietty
Homily, from The Secret World of Arrietty
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Cartoon Names for Girl Dogs
Find the perfect name for the heroine of your heart!
Pebbles, from The Flintstones
Kim, from Kim Possible
Katara, from Avatar the Last Airbender
Daria, from Daria
Libby, from Jimmy Neutron
Sandy, from SpongeBob SquarePants
Bubbles, from The Powerpuff Girls
Blossom, from The Powerpuff Girls
Buttercup, from The Powerpuff Girls
Suki, from Avatar the Last Airbender
Velma, from Scooby Doo
Daphne, from Scooby Doo
Azula, from Avatar the Last Airbender
Toph, from Avatar the Last Airbender
Korra, from The Legend of Korra
Cleo, from Heathcliff
Lucy, from Peanuts
Patty, from Peanuts
Sally, from Peanuts
Rosie, from The Jetsons
Jenny, from Inspector Gadget
Jem, from Jem and the Holograms
Petunia, from Looney Tunes
Olive, from Popeye the Sailor
Angelica, from Rugrats
Tuca, from Tuca and Bertie
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Boy Cartoon Dog Names
One of these cartoon names is sure to be the perfect fit for your playful boy dog!
Alvin, from Alvin and the Chipmunks
Diego, from Dora the Explorer
Casper, from Casper the Friendly Ghost
Raphael, from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Shaggy, from Scooby Doo
Zuko, from Avatar the Last Airbender
Sokka, from Avatar the Last Airbender
Appa, from Avatar the Last Airbender
Momo, from Avatar the Last Airbender
Linus, from Peanuts
Woodstock, from Peanuts
Elroy, from The Jetsons
Dewey, from DuckTales
Huey, from DuckTales
Louie, from DuckTales
Marvin, from Looney Tunes
Bart, from The Simpsons
Gonzo, from Muppet Babies
Dennis, from Dennis the Menace
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