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You know you’re making a huge commitment when you give a dog a forever home. However, you also know that having a furry pet in the house will also be fun. One of the best things about getting a new dog is finding the perfect name for your new canine pal, but that can be easier said than done.
Most of us love cartoons. Cartoons take us back to childhood and bring up memories of Saturday mornings curled up on the couch with a big bowl of cereal. Some of the best cartoon characters from those times were dogs.
Even if you’re not looking to name your new pet after a cartoon dog but a cartoon character instead, we have you covered. In the guide below, we’ll give you our favorite picks, from the oldies but goodies like Scooby-Doo to modern favorites such as Balto, so you can decide based on the cartoon character you love.
How to Name Your Dog After a Cartoon Character
You know you want to name your dog after one of your favorite cartoon characters, but you’re struggling to pick the best one. It’s important to remember that there are no wrong names for your canine friend. However, it’s best to choose one that doesn’t sound like one of your training commands or another family member’s because that can confuse your pet.
Dogs respond best to one or two-syllable words, but you could also give them a long name but shorten it with a nickname. When it comes to cartoon character names, there’s a ton to choose from. So, join us as we give you our top picks for the best cartoon names for dogs.
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Nostalgic Cartoon Names for Dogs (Also Classics)
We all have one cartoon that brings back memories from our childhood. Look for your favorite below and try on these nostalgic cartoon names for size.
- Snoopy (Charlie Brown)
- Goofy (Disney’s Mickey Mouse)
- Odie (Garfield and Friends)
- Scooby-Doo (Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?)
- Santa’s Little Helper (The Simpsons)
- Clifford (Clifford the Big Red Dog)
- Pluto (Disney’s Mickey Mouse)
- Copper (Disney’s The Fox and the Hound)
- Droopy (Dumb-Hounded)
- Huckleberry Hound (The Huckleberry Hound Show)
- Deputy Dog (Terrytoons)
- Mumbly (The Mumbly Cartoon Show)
- Dug (Disney, Up Movie)
- Bandit (Johnny Quest)
- Underdog (Underdog TV Series)
- Ace (Batman, the Comics)
- Hotdog (Archie)
- Dogbert (Dilbert)
- Bolt (Disney’s Bolt)
- Patch (Disney’s 101 Dalmatians)
- Max (Disney’s The Little Mermaid)
- Max (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
- Grinch (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
- Cindy Lou Who (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
Disney Cartoon Names for Dogs
There are also many Disney names for dogs that you can look at when deciding what to name your new furry bundle of joy. Disney isn’t just a household name; it’s also a great place to draw inspiration from. We listed a few of the Disney names in the nostalgic list, but we have a few more below.
- Chief (The Fox and the Hound)
- Dodger (Oliver and Company)
- Francis (Oliver and Company)
- Georgette (Oliver and Company)
- Lady (Lady and the Tramp)
- Tramp (Lady and the Tramp)
- Slink (Toy Story)
- Boo (Monsters Inc.)
- Simba (The Lion King)
- Lilo (Lilo and Stitch)
- Stitch (Lilo and Stitch)
- Marlin (Finding Nemo)
- Bambi (Bambi)
- Remy (Ratatouille)
- Alice (Alice in Wonderland)
- Baymax (Big Hero 6)
- Bing Bong (Inside Out)
- Merida (Brave)
- Moana (Moana)
- Pongo (101 Dalmatians)
Most Popular Cartoon Dog Names for Dogs
You’ve probably heard of Astro from The Jetsons and Brian Griffin from the adult series Family Guy. If you’re looking for a name for your canine pal that everyone will know and relate to popular cartoons, you can choose from the list below.
- Astro (The Jetsons)
- Blue (Blue’s Clues)
- Auggie Doggie (The Quick Draw McGraw Show)
- Brian Griffin (Family Guy)
- Deputy Dawg (Deputy Dawg)
- Marmaduke (Marmaduke)
- Peabody (Mr. Peabody)
- Snoopy (Peanuts Cartoons)
- Dino Mutt (Scooby-Doo)
- Scrappy-Doo (Scooby Doo)
- Muttley (Wacky Races)
- Spike (Tom and Jerry)
- Tike (Tom and Jerry)
- Pudgy (Betty Boop)
- Smedley (Chilly Willy)
Paw Patrol Cartoon Names for Dogs
Now that we’ve exhausted our list of classic, popular, and Disney cartoon names to bestow upon your furry friend, we’ll move into more specific categories. Many of us enjoyed Paw Patrol as kids, and some of our kids still do. If you want to name your dog after the lovable characters from the TV series, keep reading below for a list to help you choose.
- Chase
- Marshall
- Rubble
- Skye
- Zuma
- Rocky
- Tracker
- Robo-Dog
- Everest
- Sweetie
- Apollo
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Pound Puppy Cartoon Names for Dogs
Whether you’re a kid or an adult, you’ve undoubtedly seen an episode of Pound Puppies. This classic cartoon follows a gang of adorable pound puppies on their adventures. If your new furry friend is up for any adventure, this list could have the ideal name.
- Howler
- Nose Marie
- Cooler
- Beamer
- Whopper
- Bright Eyes
- Barkerville
- Boomer
- Reflex
- Scrounger
- Louie
- Violet Vanderfeller
Cartoon Names for Girl Dogs
Maybe you want something simple for your furry little girl dog. You know there are plenty of cartoon names for girl dogs, but you just can’t come up with any off the top of your head. We’ve done the work for you, and you can choose the perfect name from the list below.
- Pebbles (The Flintstones)
- Kim (Kim Possible)
- Libby (Jimmy Neutron)
- Daria (Daria)
- Sandy (SpongeBob SquarePants)
- Blossom (Powerpuff Girls)
- Bubbles (Powerpuff Girls)
- Buttercup (Powerpuff Girls)
- Daphne (Scooby-Doo)
- Velma (Scooby-Doo)
- Lucy (Peanuts)
- Sally (Peanuts)
- Patty (Peanuts)
- Rosie (The Jetsons)
- Angelica (The Rugrats)
- Jenny (Inspector Gadget)
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Cartoon Names for Boy Dogs
Maybe you want a simple name from a cartoon for your boy dog. We havet quite the list for you to choose from below.
- Alvin (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
- Simon (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
- Theodore (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
- Dave (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
- Diego (Dora the Explorer)
- Freddy (Scooby-Doo)
- Shaggy (Scooby-Doo)
- Casper (Casper the Friendly Ghost)
- Raphael (The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
- Elroy (The Jetsons)
- Linus (Peanuts)
- Woodstock (Peanuts)
- Dewey (DuckTales)
- Huey (DuckTales)
- Louie (DuckTales)
- Bart (The Simpsons)
- Dennis (Dennis the Menace)
- Scar (The Lion King)
Cartoon Dog Names from Comic Strips for Dogs
One way to go back in time is to name your dog after the comic strips you used to look forward to on Sunday in the local paper. You may remember sitting at the kitchen table on Sunday mornings, devouring the Sunday morning comics as you wolfed down a bowl of your favorite cereal. See if any of the names on this list strike your fancy.
- Barfy (Family Circus)
- Daisy (Blondie)
- Andy (Mark Trail)
- Earl (Mutts)
- Electra (Cathy)
- Dogbert (Dilbert)
- Sam (Family Circus)
- Grimmy (Mother Goose and Grimm)
- Satchel (Get Fuzzy)
- Snert (Hagar the Horrible)
- Snowy (The Adventures of Tintin)
- Sandy (Little Orphan Annie)
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Cartoon Names from Comic Books for Dogs
Do you consider your furry friend a superhero? Do you think your dog is a lovable villain? Cartoon names from comic books could be the perfect choice for your canine pal. Look at the names in the list below and see if one of them works for your pet.
- Bandit (WE3)
- Ace the Bathhound (DC Comics)
- Cosmo (Marvel Comics)
- Bulletdog (DC Comics)
- Dog (Footrot Flats)
- Krypto (Adventure Comics)
- Rex the Wonder Dog (DC Comics)
- Wonder Dog (DC Comics)
Other Cartoon Characters Names for Dogs to Consider
There are some cartoon dog names to consider that just can’t be put in a category. From the Corpse Bride to Bojack Horseman, there are plenty of names to choose from.
- Bandit (Bluey)
- Peanutbutter (BoJack Horseman)
- Porkchop (Doug)
- Rowlf (The Muppet)
- Zero (Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Dollar (Richie Rich)
- Eugene the Jeep (Popeye)
- Jake (Adventure Time)
- Morris (Author)
- Underdog (Underdog)
- Captain Caveman (Captain Caveman)
- Gidget (Secret Life of Pets)
- Muffin (Bluey)
- Winona (My Little Pony)
- Lady Bird (King of the Hill)
- Zoe Trent (Littlest Pet Shop)
- Duke (Secret Life of Pets)
- Charkie (Curious George)
- Scraps (Corpse Bride)
- Sparky (Frankenweenie)
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Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are plenty of names based on cartoon characters that will work to name your new pup. Whether you’re looking for a superhero name, a name from a classic cartoon, or a modern name from today’s shows, our list should have you covered.
We hope the names on this list of cartoon characters from our favorite shows, movies, and comics will help you choose the perfect name for your canine pal.
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