Dog Names By Theme

By dogtime

From George Washington to George Bush and beyond, there has often been a dog in the White House—or two, or three, or ten. If you're looking for a name for your new pooch, then get some inspiration from our Presidents. 

By Julia

Do you have a small dog who needs an amazing name? We've got you covered.

By Julia

Are you getting a big dog and searching for that perfect name? Here are 30 big dogs with pretty fantastic names to inspire you in your search.

By Julia

Do you have a Pug? What is your Pugs name? Here are 30 pugs with great names!

By Julia

The Shih Tzu was bred as royal lap dog, but they're happy to treat you like royalty, too! Here are a few great names for Shih Tzu dogs if you happen to be bringing home a new friend from the shelter.

By dogtime

Does your dog like to dance a jig or search for four leaf clovers? Tis a lucky human who owns an Irish dog! Give him an Irish dog name that honors his Celtic spirit.

By dogtime

George Lucas' Star Wars series has an almost cult-like following. Here's a list of character names from the various films that would make a great moniker for a dog or cat.

By dogtime

A list of cute names for your adorable dog or puppy.

By dogtime

Do you have a favorite unique dog name? Post a comment and add it to our list!

By dogtime

Whether you’re a film junkie, Beatles fan, history buff, or sports aficionado, we’ve got the perfect dog name for your new pooch. Because even if your dog can’t tell a reggae song from a rock opera, what you call him is a reflection of you. Check out our lists of dog names, from the uber-original […]

By Mike Dogtime

Based on the best-selling novels by Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games movies are filled with interesting characters with names that would also fit perfectly on a dog or cat.

By Mike Dogtime

Science-fiction films have some of the most dedicated fanbases anywhere. For instance, it’s been 35 years since Star Wars originally hit theaters in 1977, but re-releases the films are still a big box-office draw (including the current 3D incarnations). Those franchises are also rife with character names that are perfect for dog or cat. What […]

By Mike Dogtime

These dog and cat names are taken from characters featured in the 1956 sci-fi classic, Forbidden Planet. Alta (Full name: Altaria “Alta” Morbius; daughter of Dr. Edward Morbius) Robby (Full name: Robby the Robot; robot assembled by Dr. Morbius)

By Mike Dogtime

These dog and cat names are derived from characters featured in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. Warning: Plot spoilers are revealed below. Dave (Full name: Dr. Dave Bowman; crew member of the Discovery One, dismantles HAL) Floyd (Full name: Dr. Heywood R. Floyd; authorizes Discovery One mission, played by Roy Scheider […]

By Mike Dogtime

These dog and cat names are taken from characters featured in the movie Logan’s Run (1976), which was later a television series in 1977. The film won an Special Achievement Academy Award for visual effects. Logan (Full name: Logan 5; a bounty hunter, called a Sandman, who tracks people who attempt to flee the domed […]

By Mike Dogtime

These dog and cat names are derived from characters featured in the Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation movies and television shows. Bones (Full name: Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy; medical officer on the USS Enterprise) Chekov (Full name: Ensign Pavel Chekov; navigator on the USS Enterprise) Data (Full name: Lieutenant Commander Data; android […]

By Mike Dogtime

These dog and cat names are derived from characters featured in the movie The Terminator (1984). Connor (Full name: John Connor; leader of the Resistance against the Skynet machines and savior of the human race) Reese (Full name: Kyle Reese; Resistance fighter sent back in time to protect John Connor’s mother, Sarah) Terminator (A cyborg […]

By Mike Dogtime

These dog and cat names are derived from characters featured in the movie Wall-E, which won the 2008 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Eve (Full name:Extraterrestrial Vegetation Evaluator; a robot sent from the spaceship Axiom to look for vegetation on Earth) Wall-E (Full name: Waste Allocation Load Lifter – Earth Class; a solar-powered robot […]

By Mike Dogtime

These dog and cat names are taken from characters featured in The Matrix trilogy: The Matrix (1999), The Matrix Reloaded (2003), and The Matrix Revolutions (2003). Morpheus (A human who escaped the Matrix, captain of the Nebuchadnezzar) Neo (Full name: Thomas A. Anderson; a computer programmer/hacker recruited by Morpheus to fight the machines) Niobe (Captain […]

By Mike Dogtime

These dog and cat names are derived from characters featured in the movie Alien (1979) and its sequel Aliens (1986). Warning: Plot spoilers are revealed below. Ash (Featured in Alien; android science officer on board the Nostromo, Ash malfunctions, attacks his fellow crew members, and is ultimately dismantled) Bishop (Featured in Aliens; an android on […]