The 50 Best Celebrity Dog Names

When you become a pet parent to a new dog, one of your first challenges will be coming up with a fitting name for that pup. Fortunately, there’s creativity in everything around you: in nature, food, colors — even celebrity culture. Whether this means finding inspiration in names like Matzoball (Adam Sandler, you’re a genius) or getting goofy with a punny moniker (the name LL Drool J alone deserves a Best in Show award), turning to celebrities for ideas can transform your dog from cute canine to pup culture icon. 

Below are countless celeb-centric ideas to kick off your naming process. 

Top 10 celebrity pet dog names

When it comes to naming their pups, these actors and musicians can get pretty inventive.

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1. Shark (Billie Eilish’s Pit Bull)

Eilish intended to foster her adorable gray pup over the pandemic…until he ended up being a foster fail. “There was this little gray one named Jem, and I just thought he was really special and goofy and I knew that I wanted him to be mine,” the singer said, “So I adopted him and named him Shark.”

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2. Noon (Zendaya’s Miniature Schnauzer)

Zendaya’s dog came to her soon after she lost her previous pet, Midnight, as the best Christmas Day gift ever. Since then, Noon has been the actress’ loyal sidekick. “His biggest problem,” she said, “is he doesn’t spend a lot of time around other dogs, because he’s constantly on set with me.”

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3. Chachi (Jelly Roll’s Bulldog)

How much does Jelly Roll love his pup? Even more than he famously loves the Waffle House. “​​I wake up to his bad breath every day,” the singer wrote on X. “He sleeps between me and my wife every single night I’m home. He thinks he’s the size of a squirrel.”

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4. Pyro (Kendall Jenner’s Doberman)

It’s only fitting that Jenner is mom to a pup who’s just as photogenic as she is. She once joked that she’s “raising a model.” Lo and behold, last year Pyro posed alongside her in a Bottega Veneta ad as the fashion world took notice.

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5. Chopa (Simu Liu’s mixed-breed dog)

Liu met his furry bestie while filming the pup-tastic movie Arthur the King in the Dominican Republic. Chopa was an extra looking for her forever home. He first tried to foster her, but he explained, “After a couple days, I was like ‘I don’t think I’m ever going to be separated from her ever again.’”

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6. 4oe (Megan Thee Stallion’s French Bulldog)

You’d assume her animal preference would veer towards horses, but Megan Thee Stallion is a dog mom six times over. But her most famous pup is 4oe. “I take 4oe everywhere,” she once said. “They need to start getting him his own dressing room at this point, because he’s famous.”

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7. Angel (Miley Cyrus’ Pit Bull)

Two months after losing her pup Mary Jane, Cyrus adopted Angel in honor of her late pup. “It breaks my heart to know Angel was sleeping on concrete in a shelter for 3 months before finally making it home,” she wrote on Instagram. “The stigma and stereotype that surrounds pit bulls tears me in two. This breed is incomparably loving.”

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8. Kuma (Justin Theroux’s Pit Bull)

Theroux and his omnipresent rescue, found amid the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in 2018, deserve a Hall of Fame award for making adoption look so warm and fuzzy. “Thank you for being so open, making me laugh,” he said in an Instagram post, “reminding me to stay in the present, to let things roll off me, to have gratitude and joy for everything.”

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9. Lord Chesterfield (Jennifer Aniston’s Labrador)

Speaking of Aniston’s ex-husband Theroux, everyone’s spending so much time wondering who the main man in the actress’ life is. But they’ve failed to consider that it’s quite possibly one of her rescues, Lord Chesterfield. Gushed Aniston, “He stole my heart immediately.”

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10. Toulouse (Ariana Grande’s Beagle-Chihuahua mix)

Grande has several dogs, but the most famous may be Toulouse who shot to fame after starring in a Coach ad and appeared on the cover of Vogue. “Thanks for allowing me to be in the background of Toulouse’s first Vogue cover,” she remarked at the time.

Best celebrity pet dog names

You think you’re the only one looking for the best name ever for your dog? These popular celeb dog names prove that their pet parents went the distance when it came to finding a cool moniker for their pups.

• Allegra (Hugh Jackman’s terrier and Poodle mix)

• Atticus Finch (Jake Gyllenhaal’s German Shepherd)

• Batman (Demi Lovato’s Yorkshire Terrier and Miniature Poodle mix)

• Christopher Chip Rafael Nadal (Serena Williams’ Yorkshire Terrier)

• Colombo (Emily Ratajkowski’s Husky and German Shepherd mix)

• Douglas (Drew Barrymore’s Australian Cattle Dog and Pit Bull mix)

• Emperor Han (Martha Stewart’s Chow Chow)

• Gustav (Lady Gaga’s French Bulldog)

• Sleeper (Tiffany Haddish’s Maltese and Yorkie mix)

• Winnie (Selena Gomez’s Poodle)

Popular dog names based on celebrities

Looking for a memorable moniker? Try embracing humor with these punny celebrity-inspired dog names.

• 50 Scent

• Al Pawcino

• Andy Warhowl

• Brad Pittbull

• Charles Barkley

• Christina Waguilera

• Gwyneth Pawtrow

• Jason Muttmoa

• L.L. Drool J

• Sarah Jessica Barker

Best funny celebrity dog names

Not all celebs take themselves — or their pets — too seriously. Behold these seriously silly dog names.

• Bob (Adele’s Goldendoodle)

• Boujee (Cardi B’s Pit Bull)

• Brisket (Glen Powell’s Terrier and Poodle mix)

• Butters (Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s Miniature Poodle)

• Dora the Explorer (Liam Hemsworth’s Labradoodle)

• Frisbee (Seth Meyers’ Italian Greyhound)

• Lil Snoop (Snoop Dogg’s Pit Bull)

• Matzoball (Adam Sandler’s Bulldog)

• Squiddly (Simon Cowell’s Yorkshire Terrier)

• Sushi (Kim Kardashian’s Pomeranian)

Popular movie dog names

It takes a crack team of screenwriters to develop pup names for the big screen. We’d be foolish not to pay attention.

• Baxter (Anchorman)

• Bolt (Bolt)

• Bruiser (Legally Blonde)

• Daisy (John Wick)

• Dante (Coco)

• Dug (Up)

• Frank the Pug (Men in Black)

• Marley (Marley & Me)

• Tramp (Lady and the Tramp)

• Zero (The Nightmare Before Christmas)

Commonly asked questions

Why are French Bulldogs so popular? 

French Bulldogs (a.k.a. Frenchies) are popular due to their cute, wrinkled aesthetics and affectionate, playful personalities. Although each French Bulldog will vary, as a whole they tend to be relatively low-maintenance dogs with moderate energy levels. This makes them great pets for less spacious environments. 

What do famous people call their dogs? 

Famous people call their dogs by whatever name inspires them. They may be inspired by the dog’s appearance or personality, food, nature, pop culture, and other people. Finding a moniker for a new dog is a personal process for anyone, including someone famous, and isn’t any different from the way you name your own dog.

Is it possible to adopt a specific dog breed? 

Yes, you can adopt a purebred dog of specific breeds. In fact, it is much better to adopt your favorite type of dog through a shelter or rescue (instead of visiting a breeder) because health issues will be fully disclosed, many organizations can provide insight into the dog’s personality, and adoption fees are far more affordable than breeder costs. To adopt by breed, go to Adopt a Pet and select your preferred breed to find these dogs in your area.

References

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