Pop culture pet names
Every name here points at something specific, from Gizmo to Pikachu, and the reference is recorded rather than guessed.
Popular pet names
Names that feel familiar, easy to call and broadly loved.
Female cat names
Elegant and playful choices for queens of the sofa.
Unique unisex names
Rare names that work for any pet and feel a bit more original.
Short & simple
One to four letters. Quick to say, easy to remember.
Luxury pet names
Polished names with a premium, elegant feel.
Nature-inspired
Names pulled from plants, skies, seasons and natural textures.
Japanese pet names
Bright, melodic names with a modern global feel.
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Gizmo
A pet name called Gizmo.
Meaning not supplied
Ziggy
Victory and peace
Victory and peace
Marley
The lake in the meadow; pleasant seaside meadow
The lake in the meadow; pleasant seaside meadow
Mickey
From Michael — like unto the Lord
From Michael — like unto the Lord
Snoopy
From word snoop — to pry sneakily; associated with cartoon character from comic "peanuts"
From word snoop — to pry sneakily; associated with cartoon character from comic "peanuts"
Bowie
A pet name called Bowie.
Meaning not supplied
Elvis
A pet name called Elvis.
Meaning not supplied
Scooby
Popularised by the Scooby from Scooby Doo, inspired by lyrics from Frank Sinatra's "Strangers in the Night"
Popularised by the Scooby from Scooby Doo, inspired by lyrics from Frank Sinatra's "Strangers in the Night"
Bambi
A pet name called Bambi.
Meaning not supplied
Rambo
A strong and tough name signifying relentless courage and survival instincts
A strong and tough name signifying relentless courage and survival instincts
Rocky
Solid and sporty, made for a confident dog.
From German name Rocco, meaning rock or crow
Zelda
Grey battle; strong maiden
Grey battle; strong maiden
Chewie
A pet name called Chewie.
Meaning not supplied
Yoshi
Japanese origin; best, good, virtuous, respectable
Japanese origin; best, good, virtuous, respectable
Lilo
Generous one
Generous one
Astro
A pet name called Astro.
Meaning not supplied
Elsa
A pet name called Elsa.
Meaning not supplied
Pluto
The ninth and most distant planet from the sun
The ninth and most distant planet from the sun
Stitch
Hawaiian name referring to the act of sewing; popularised by the animated character from "Lilo and Stitch"
Hawaiian name referring to the act of sewing; popularised by the animated character from "Lilo and Stitch"
Ripley
From the valley of the echo
From the valley of the echo
Dobby
A pet name called Dobby.
Meaning not supplied
Maverick
One that dissents from the group
One that dissents from the group
Obi
Heart; servant of God
Heart; servant of God
Yoda
Character from "Star Wars"; hero, warrior, and one who knows
Character from "Star Wars"; hero, warrior, and one who knows
Chewbacca
A pet name called Chewbacca.
Meaning not supplied
Odie
Wealthy
Wealthy
Toto
From Torgeir -Thor's weapon — from Salvatore; priest
From Torgeir -Thor's weapon — from Salvatore; priest
Gatsby
A pet name called Gatsby.
Meaning not supplied
Kirby
From the church village
From the church village
Sherlock
White haired man; synonymous with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Sherlock Holmes"
White haired man; synonymous with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Sherlock Holmes"
Tigger
A character from Winnie the Pooh, a symbol of buoyancy and resilience
A character from Winnie the Pooh, a symbol of buoyancy and resilience
Luigi
Renowned warrior; associated with a character from the Mario franchise
Renowned warrior; associated with a character from the Mario franchise
Nala
Strong, graceful and easy to remember.
Swahili name; queen, lion, successful; a regal and strong name, often associated with pets that have a noble and graceful demeanour
Nemo
Latin word for nobody; an alias the Greek mythological hero Odysseus used; after the 2003 film Finding Nemo
Latin word for nobody; an alias the Greek mythological hero Odysseus used; after the 2003 film Finding Nemo
Eevee
A pet name called Eevee.
Meaning not supplied
Khaleesi
Meaning queen in Dothraki, a fictional language from George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones
Meaning queen in Dothraki, a fictional language from George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones
Neo
A prefix often meaning new
A prefix often meaning new
Bowser
A pet name called Bowser.
Meaning not supplied
Baloo
A pet name called Baloo.
Meaning not supplied
Batman
A pet name called Batman.
Meaning not supplied
Dory
A pet name called Dory.
Meaning not supplied
Hendrix
A pet name called Hendrix.
Meaning not supplied
Wednesday
From the German god Woden of war and wisdom — Woden's day
From the German god Woden of war and wisdom — Woden's day
Mario
From Marius — the martial one
From Marius — the martial one
Simba
Bold and cinematic, perfect for a golden coat.
Lion
Sirius
Glowing, burning, the dog star
Glowing, burning, the dog star
Mowgli
Created by Rudyard Kipling for his novel The Jungle Book
Created by Rudyard Kipling for his novel The Jungle Book
Draco
A pet name called Draco.
Meaning not supplied
Lassie
Young woman
Young woman
Olaf
Ancestor's relic, legacy of ancestors; a friendly and approachable name popularised by Disney's film Frozen
Ancestor's relic, legacy of ancestors; a friendly and approachable name popularised by Disney's film Frozen
Vader
Main antagonist in the film series "Star Wars"; for the dark moody pet
Main antagonist in the film series "Star Wars"; for the dark moody pet
Goofy
A pet name called Goofy.
Meaning not supplied
Sonic
Approaching the speed of sound; fast-paced
Approaching the speed of sound; fast-paced
Anakin
A pet name called Anakin.
Meaning not supplied
Frodo
A pet name called Frodo.
Meaning not supplied
Jedi
Beloved by God, warrior from God, protector of peace
Beloved by God, warrior from God, protector of peace
Tarzan
A pet name called Tarzan.
Meaning not supplied
Bogart
A pet name called Bogart.
Meaning not supplied
Piglet
A young pig
A young pig
Bilbo
A pet name called Bilbo.
Meaning not supplied
Gomez
A pet name called Gomez.
Meaning not supplied
Hulk
A pet name called Hulk.
Meaning not supplied
Kong
A pet name called Kong.
Meaning not supplied
Krypto
Short for cryptocurrency; Superman's dog
Short for cryptocurrency; Superman's dog
Dumbo
A pet name called Dumbo.
Meaning not supplied
Hermione
A pet name called Hermione.
Meaning not supplied
Mufasa
King or ruler, inspired by the character from "The Lion King"
King or ruler, inspired by the character from "The Lion King"
Tyrion
A pet name called Tyrion.
Meaning not supplied
Arwen
A pet name called Arwen.
Meaning not supplied
Gandalf
A pet name called Gandalf.
Meaning not supplied
Pikachu
A pet name called Pikachu.
Meaning not supplied
Pooh
A pet name called Pooh.
Meaning not supplied
Falkor
A pet name called Falkor.
Meaning not supplied
Groot
A pet name called Groot.
Meaning not supplied
Chaplin
A pet name called Chaplin.
Meaning not supplied
Godzilla
A pet name called Godzilla.
Meaning not supplied
Kratos
A pet name called Kratos.
Meaning not supplied
Thanos
A pet name called Thanos.
Meaning not supplied
Bond
A pet name called Bond.
Meaning not supplied
Ewok
A pet name called Ewok.
Meaning not supplied
Morticia
Mortician; created by Charles Addams for The Addams Family
Mortician; created by Charles Addams for The Addams Family
Eeyore
A pet name called Eeyore.
Meaning not supplied
Scar
A pet name called Scar.
Meaning not supplied
Pumbaa
Swahili word for slow-witted or stupid
Swahili word for slow-witted or stupid
Eleven
A pet name called Eleven.
Meaning not supplied
Timon
Honor; reward and value
Honor; reward and value
Madonna
The Virgin Mary
The Virgin Mary
Drogo
A pet name called Drogo.
Meaning not supplied
Balboa
A pet name called Balboa.
Meaning not supplied
Rihanna
A pet name called Rihanna.
Meaning not supplied
Donkey
A pet name called Donkey.
Meaning not supplied
Hedwig
A pet name called Hedwig.
Meaning not supplied
Legolas
Son of Elven king of Mirkwood; green leaves in Sindarin (fictional); From J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings"
Son of Elven king of Mirkwood; green leaves in Sindarin (fictional); From J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings"
Rafiki
Friend in Swahili
Friend in Swahili
Hagrid
A pet name called Hagrid.
Meaning not supplied
Shrek
Fear, fright; from the animated movie of the same name
Fear, fright; from the animated movie of the same name
Vesper
Dusky, literary and quietly dramatic.
Evening star
Beyonce
A pet name called Beyonce.
Meaning not suppliedPuss
A cat, often associated with wisdom and cleverness
A cat, often associated with wisdom and cleverness