Celebrity Dog Names – Awesome List of 255+ Celebs & Dogs
Published: Last updated: by Jessi LarsonCelebrity dog names are a great way to get inspiration for a fun, hip name for your new pup.
After all, celebrities seem to set the tone for whatever is hot and trendy. The latest hairstyle, the hot color of the season, the new cause to support – the list goes on and on.
To get started, we looked up famous actors, musicians, athletes, politicians and other stars with pups and gathered a list of their celebrity dog names.
The names run the gamut from cute to funny to just plain bizarre.
Check out this list of celebrity dog names and see if any of them fit your dog’s look and personality.
Celebrity Dog Names – Actors
Actors are very creative individuals, so it makes sense that they’ve selected some interesting and entertaining names for their dogs.
On the other hand, many picked tried-and-true classics that are beloved by famous and non-famous dog owners alike.
Check out these celebrity dog names and see if any would work for your new furry friend.
- Adam Sandler – Matzoball and Meatball
Bulldogs - Alec Baldwin – Dama and Gitana
Maltese dogs - Amanda Seyfried – Finn
Australian Shepherd mix - Amy Adams – Pippy and Sadie
Chihuahuas - Anne Hathaway – Esmerelda
Labrador Retriever - Ashley Tisdale – Maui
Maltese/poodle mix - Aubrey Hepburn – Mr. Famous
Yorkshire Terrier - Ben Affleck – Hutch and Martha Stewart
German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever - Blake Lively – Penny and Billie
Maltese-Toy Poodle and mixed breed - Brad Pitt – Blanco
Mixed breed - Bradley Cooper – Charlie
Labradoodle - Charlize Theron – Tucker
Mixed breed - Christina Ricci – Sherriff
Miniature Pinscher - Debra Messing – Henry
Mixed breed - Demi Moore – Vida
Chihuahua - Dianna Agron – Freddie
French Bulldog - Drew Barrymore – Flossie
Chow Chow-Labrador mix - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – Brutus and Hobbs
French Bulldogs - Emmy Rossum – Cinnamon and Pepper
Yorkshire Terrier and Terrier-Havanese mix - Eric Stonestreet – Coleman Hawkins
Mixed breed - Eva Longoria – Jinxy and Oprah
Maltese and Pug - George Clooney – Einstein, Louie and Milie
Cocker Spaniels and a Basset Hound - Gerard Butler – Lolita
Pug - Gwen Stefani – Winston
Pomeranian - Harrison Ford – Kelpie and Taco
Mixed breeds - Hilary Duff – Lola, Jak and Dubois
Chihuahua, Jack Russell Terrier and Bernese Mountain - Hilary Swank – Karoo and Rumi
Jack Russell Terrier/Corgi mix and Golden Retriever mix - Hugh Jackman – Dali
French Bulldog - Ian Harding – Bailey and Mochi
Labradoodles - Ian Somerhalder – Nietzsche
Mixed breed - Jamie Foxx – King and Kong
Pitbulls - Jake Gyllenhaal – Atticus and Boo Radley
German Shepherd and Puggle - Jeff Goldblum – Woody
Poodle - Jennifer Aniston – Norman
Corgi - Jennifer Love Hewitt – Mona
Boxer - Jessica Alba – Sid
Pug - Jessica Biel – Tina
Pitbull - Jessica Chastain – Chaplin
Poodle mix - Jessica Simpson – Daisy
Maltese-Toy Poodle - Jim Carrey – George
Great Dane - Johnny Depp – Boo and Pistol
Yorkshire Terriers - Jon Hamm – Splash
Mixed breed - Jonah Hill – Carmela
French Bulldog - Josh Gad – Didi
Mixed breed - Justin Theroux – Kuma
Pitbull - Kellan Lutz – Kola
Mixed breed - Kelly Rutherford – Cappuccina
Dachshund - Kristen Bell – Muppet
Mixed breed - Lea Michele – Pearl
Pomeranian mix - Liam Hemsworth – Dora and Tani
Labradoodle and Pitbull - Liev Schreiber – Scout
Breed unknown - Lucy Hale – Elvis
Maltipoo - Matt Damon – Carlos
Chihuahua - Matthew McConaughey – Foxy
Australian Cattle Dog - Matthew Perry – Alfred
Goldendoodle - Mischa Barton – Charlie, Ziggy and Harvey
Spaniel mix, Pekingese and Maltese - Naya Rivera – Lucy
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra – Gino, Diana and Panda
German Shepherd, Chihuahua and Husky/Australian Shepherd mix - Orlando Bloom – Sidi
Saluki mix - Peter Dinklage – Kevin
Mixed breed - Rachel Bilson – Thurman Murman
Mixed breed - Reese Witherspoon – Hank and Pepper
Labrador Retriever and French Bulldog - Rob Lowe – Jack, Bella and David
German Shorthaired Pointer, Chihuahua and Jack Russell - Ryan Gosling – George
Mixed breed - Ryan Reynolds – Baxter
Labrador mix - Sandra Bullock – Poppy and Ruby
Chihuahuas - Sarah Hyland – Barkley Bixby
Maltipoo - Selma Blair – Wink
Jack Russell mix - Sienna Miller – Bess
Mixed breed - Sophie Turner (with Joe Jonas) – Waldo Picasso
Alaskan Klee Kai - Tori Spelling – Mimi LaRue
Pug - Vanessa Hudgens – Darla
Mixed breed - Victoria Justice – Sammy and Sophie
Bichon Frise/Miniature Schnauzer mixes - Will Smith – Indo
Rottweiler - Zoey Deschanel – Dot and Zelda
Both mixed breeds
Celebrity Dog Names – Musicians
Many of the biggest music stars in the world are also pup parents. They use their creativity to create beautiful music – and pretty cool dog names.
Take for example the following artists. They love their canine companions and have gone to great lengths to give them the very best names.
When searching for celebrity dog names, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in these ideas.
- 50 Cent – Oprah Winfree
Miniature Schnauzer - Adele – Louie
Dachshund - Alicia Keys – Samba
Mixed breed - Ariana Grande – Toulouse
Beagle/Chihuahua mix - Beyonce – Munchie
Shih Tzu - Billie Eilish – Shark
Pitbull - Britney Spears – Lucky
Chihuahua - Bruno Mars – Geronimo
Rottweiler - Carrie Underwood – Penny, Ace and Zero
Dachshund mix, Rat Terrier and German Shepherd - Christina Aguilera – Stinky
Papillon - Demi Lovato – Cinderella and Batman
Yorkipoos - Drake – Winter and Diamond
American Bully and Akita - Dua Lipa – Dexter
Labrador mix - Fergie – Meatloaf and Zoe
Both Dachshunds - Jennifer Lopez – Tyson
Goldendoodle - John Legend – Puddy, Pippa and Penny
English Bulldog, French Bulldog and French Bulldog - Josh Groban – Sweeney Houdini
Wheaton Terrier - Justin Bieber – Sammy
Papillon - Katy Perry – Nugget
Poodle - Kelly Clarkson – Wyatt
Poodle - Lady Gaga – Asia
French Bulldog - Madonna – Gypsy
French Bulldog - Miley Cyrus – Emu, Mate and Sophie
Shetland Sheepdog, German Shepherd and Maltese-Toy Poodle - Pink – Elvis
Bulldog - Rihanna – Oliver
Maltipoo - Selena Gomez – Baylor
Siberian Husky mix - Shawn Mendes – Tarzan
Golden Retriever mix - The Weeknd – Caesar
Doberman Pinscher - Vanessa Hudgens – Shadow
Toy Poodle - Victoria Beckham – Scarlet
French Bulldog - Wiz Khalifa – Vincent the Dog
French Bulldog
Celebrity Dog Names – Media Personalities
Continuing our list of celebrity dog names, here are more ideas inspired by media personalities. These famous figures are vocal about their four-legged friends, and you may have even seen a few of them on television.
Perhaps the names of these pups will provide you with the inspiration you need for your new pet.
We love these names, and clearly these famous celebrities did, too!
- Chelsea Handler – Chunk
German Shepherd-Chow mix - Ellen Degeneres – Augie
Mixed breed - Heidi Klum – Max, Freddie and Simba
Two German Shepherds and a Pomeranian - Howard Stern – Bianca
English Bulldog - Hugh Hefner – Charlie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Julianne Hough – Harley
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Kendall Jenner – Blue
Great Dane - Kelly Osbourne – Noodles
Pomeranian - Kelly Ripa – Lena
Maltese/Shih Tzu - Khloe Kardashian – Gabbana
Labrador Retriever - Kim Kardashian – Sushi, Sake and Soba
Pomeranians - Kourtney Kardashian – Cub
Golden Retriever - Kris Jenner – Bridgette
Mixed breed - Kylie Jenner – Norman and Bambi
Italian Greyhounds - Lauren Conrad – Chloe and Fitz
Mixed breeds - Lisa Vanderpump – Giggy
Pomeranian - Martha Stewart – Francesca, Sharky and Ghenghis Khan
French Bulldogs and a Chow Chow - Miranda Kerr – Frankie
Yorkshire Terrier - Nicole Richie – Honeychild
Shih Tzu - Olivia Palermo – Mr. Butler
Maltese - Oprah – Lauren and Sadie
English Springer Spaniel and Cocker Spaniel - Paris Hilton – Bambi and Tinkerbell
Both Chihuahuas - Rachael Ray – Isaboo
Pitbull - Ryan Seacrest – Georgia
Labrador Retriever - Simon Cowell – Freddie, Squiddly and Diddly
Yorkshire Terriers - Steve-O – Walter and Bernie
Chihuahua/Dachshund mix and Poodle mix) - Taylor Hill – Tate
Miniature Labradoodle
Celebrity Dog Names – Athletes
Another avenue for celebrity dog names is to see what the athletes are doing. Many proudly show off their precious pups online, in interviews and even on the field.
If you’re a sports fan, these names are essential to explore. They range from sweet or silly to tough and strong.
- Alex Morgan – Blue
Mixed breed - Alexis Sánchez – Atom and Humber
Golden Retrievers - Christen Press – Morena
Mixed breed - Cristiano Ronaldo – Marosca
Labrador Retriever - David Ortiz – Happy
Terrier - David Price – Astro
French Bulldog - Derek Stepan – Jake
Mixed breed - Dwyane Wade – Tre
French Bulldog - Frank Thomas – Bubba and Barbie
Bulldogs - George Kottaras – Leo
Labrador Retriever - Greg Louganis – Nipper, Dobby, Gryff and Hedwig
Two Jack Russell Terriers, Border Collie and Puli - Gus Kenworthy – Mishka and Jake
Mixed breeds - JuJu Smith-Schuster – Boujee
French Bulldog - Klay Thompson – Rocco
English Bulldog - Lebron James – King
Cane Corso - Lindsey Jacobellis – Sochi
Mixed breed - Lindsey Vonn – Lucy, Leo and Bear
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, mixed breed and Chow/Retriever - Manny Pacquiao – Pacman
Jack Russell Terrier - Meyers Leonard – Koko
Siberian Husky - Michelle Wie – Lola
Pomeranian - Natalie Coughlin – Dozer and Shera
American Bulldog and Border Terrier - Patty Mills – Harvey
Labradoodle - Rose Lavelle – Wilma Jean Wrinkles
Bulldog - Russell Wilson – Prince, Naomi and Hero
Great Danes - Serena Williams – Chip
Yorkshire Terrier - Simone Biles – Lilo and Kea
French Bulldog and Golden Retriever - Tiger Woods – Bugs and Lola
Border Collie/Springer Spaniel mix and Australian Shepherd - Todd Helton – Abby
Labrador Retriever - Tom Brady – Lua, Scooby and Fluffy
Pitbull mix, Beagle and mixed breed - Tony Azevedo – Olympia
Pitbull mix - Tyus Jones – Duke
Husky Pomeranian mix - Venus Williams – Barbie
Yorkshire Terrier
Celebrity Dog Names – Political Figures
Finally, let’s venture into the world of political figures. Some may argue that they’re not technically celebrities, but in this modern age, they’re well known and get frequent attention.
Many at the highest level of government are also proud pup parents. For example, almost every modern U.S. President has brought at least one dog to the White House.
And of course there’s Queen Elizabeth. She’s famous for her love of canines, in particular the Corgi. She’s owned over a dozen dogs throughout the years, all of which had interesting names.
Check out these ideas and see if any are of interest to you.
- Barack Obama – Bo and Sunny
Bboth Portuguese Water Dogs - Bill Clinton – Buddy
Labrador Retriever - George W. Bush – Barney
Scottish Terrier - Jimmy Carter – Grits
Border Collie mix - Joe Biden – Champ and Major
German Shepherds - Prince Charles and Camilla – Bluebell and Beth
Jack Russell Terriers - Prince William and Kate Middleton – Lupo
Black Cocker Spaniel - Queen Elizabeth
- Dookie
- Susan
- Sugar
- Whisky
- Sherry
- Heather
- Tiny
- Smoky
- Dash
- Disco
- Dagger
- Flora
- Minnie
- Pundit
- Mint
- Monty
- Willow
- Holly
- Ronald Reagan – Lucky and Rex
Bouvier des Flandres and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Want to learn more about U.S. presidents and their dogs throughout history? Check out this complete list of presidential dog names.
Final Thoughts: Celebrity Dog Names
Hopefully these celebrity dog names provided some solid inspiration as you name your new pup.
Finding the right dog name is a fun but sometimes challenging process, and it’s always a good idea to gather lots of ideas when you start your search.
These celebrity dog names are cool, classy, funny and even a little bit wild – a great place to start your search.
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How Do You Pick the Right Name?
With so many ideas, it can be tough to find just the right name. Where do you even begin?
These helpful tips and tricks can work wonders.
- To start, find lots of inspiration. When you see a name you like, jot it down.
- Next, narrow down the list. If you’re not completely sure about a name, remove it immediately.
- Do this until you have about five or so names you like.
Once you have a short list, it’s time to make the final decision. Follow these steps to narrow it down to one.
- Ask yourself, is the name easy to say? Sure, some names look great on paper, but they can be tough to pronounce out loud. You’ll want a name that rolls off the tongue.
- Does it match your dog? Is it a fit for their personality? How about their appearance? You don’t want a name that’s completely out of place.
- Can you imagine calling for your dog with this name? When you have a dog, you’ll have to call for them loudly and publicly.
- Does everyone in your household agree on the name? This is an important and often-overlooked step.
By following these steps, you’ll know in your gut when you’ve found the right name.
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