340+ Dog Names From Movies For Your Oscar Winner Pooch
We bet you have a favorite movie – that one film you watch over and over and never get bored of. In this list we explore all the best movies that have ever graced the big screen and all the wonderful people (and pups) that bring our favorite characters to life.
So grab some popcorn and settle in as we travel through all the best movie genres and present you with an Oscar-worthy list of dog names from movies.
You may prepare your acceptance speech now!
👩🏻 Female Dog Names That Honor Famous Actresses
These are some of the best actresses in Hollywood and we bet you’ll know them all. We love the pet names “Molly” and “Naomi”.
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Angelina | Angelina Jolie |
Audrey | Audrey Hepburn |
Cate | Cate Blanchett |
Charlize | Charlize Theron |
Diane | Diane Keaton |
Emily | Emily Blunt |
Emma | Emma Stone |
Greta | Gret Garbo |
Helen | Helen Mirren |
Ingrid | Ingrid Bergman |
Jennifer | Jennifer Aniston |
Jodie | Jodie Foster |
Judi | Dame Judi Dench |
Julia | Julia Roberts |
Julianne | Julianne Moore |
Kaley | Kaley Cuoco has been in a number of films but is best known for her role as Penny in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory |
Lilly | Lilly Aspell is the actress who played the young Diana in the Wonder Woman movie |
Margot | Margot Robbie |
Meryl | Meryl Streep |
Molly | Molly Ringwald – she acts in the movie The Breakfast Club |
Naomi | Naomi Watts |
Nicole | Nicole Kidman |
Olivia | Olivis Hussey played Mother Teresa in the Movie Mother Teresa of Calcutta |
Reese | Reese Witherspoon |
Sandra | Sandra Bullock |
Wagner | Lindsay Wagner is an actress best known for her role as The Bionic Woman |
👨🏻 Male Dog Names That Honor Famous Actors
Do you have a favorite actor? We hope he’s on the list. We love the famous dog names “Buster” and “Denzel”.
Al | Al Pacino |
Buster | Buster Keaton |
Clooney | George Clooney |
Colin | Colin Farrell |
Denzel | Denzel Washington |
Heath | Heath Ledger |
Hugh | Hugh Jackman |
Jim | Jim Carrey |
Junior | Robert Downey Jr. |
Keanu | Keanu Reeves |
Leonardo | Leonardo DiCaprio |
Marlon | Marlon Brando |
Matt | Matt Damon |
Morgan | Morgan Freeman |
Phillippe | Ryan Phillippe is an actor who has appeared in many movies and TV series', including the show called Brooklyn Nine Nine |
Pierce | Pierce Brosnan |
Ryan | Ryan Gosling or Ryan Reynolds |
Samuel | Samuel L. Jackson |
Sean | Sean Connery |
Will | Will Smith |
Zac | Zac Efron |
🐶 Name Your Puppy After These Famous Doggy Actors
Who said you have to have 2 legs to be a Hollywood star? These famous dogs have played some of the most iconic roles in movie history. Meet all the pooches behind your favorite doggy characters.
Ben | he is one of the dogs who played Shadow in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey |
Berry | she was a German Shepherd Dog who played the role of Snuffles in the Harry Potter films – Snuffles was the name given to Sirius Black when in animagus form – he could change into a dog at will |
Buddy | he was the Golden Retriever dog who played Comet in Full House (although this show was originally a sitcom, they also made a movie) |
Chip | one of the 6 mixed breed shelter rescue dogs who played the role of Max in the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
Chris | he is the Saint Bernard who played the original Beethoven in the movie |
Christine | Gala And Christine were the Chinese Crested Dogs who played the role of Renaldo in the film New York Minute |
Enzo | he is Moose's son and also played Eddie Crane after his dad's run finished |
Finnley | Paisley and Finnley are the Brussels Griffon cross breed siblings who played the role of Dude the Dog in the Descendents films |
Frannie | Frannie the Dog played Shiloh in the film Saving Shiloh |
Freddie | he played Einstein in the second Back to the Future movie – this is a great name for your new dog |
Gala | Gala And Christine were the Chinese Crested Dogs who played the role of Renaldo in the film New York Minute |
Hobbs | Hobbs is the French Bulldog belonging to The Rock – he was named after The Rock's character Luke Hobbs in the movie The Fast and The Furious and even makes an appearance in the film |
Hugo | he played Fang in the first 3 harry Potter movies |
Monkey | he was a Neapolitan Mastiff rescue dog named Hercules who was renamed and trained to take over the role of Fang in the remaining Harry Potter movies after Hugo retired |
Monte | he was a rescue dog who ended up playing the role of Tramp in the live action remake of Lady and the Tramp |
Moonie | he is the dog who played Bruiser in Legally Blonde – what a cute dog name |
Moose | the first dog to play Eddie Crane on Frasier – he was a Jack Russell Terrier |
Paisley | Paisley and Finnley are the Brussels Griffon cross breed siblings who played the role of Dude the Dog in the Descendents films |
Pal | he was the Rough COllie who played the role of Lassie |
Rando | he was the 3 year old German Shepherd who played the role of Jerry Lee in the movie K-9 |
Rattler | he is the dog who played Chance in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey |
Santana | the dog in John Wick 4 was played by 5 different dog actors – Santana was one of them |
Skippy | he was a Wire Fox Terrier who acted in many movies in the 30's – he is best known for playing the pet dog in the 1934 detective comedy called The Thin Man |
Slate | He is one of the 2 dogs who portrayed Cosmo in Guardians of the Galaxy. The other pup was named Fred |
Sniper | one of the many dogs who played the role of Buddy in the movie Air Bud |
Stella | one of the 6 mixed breed shelter rescue dogs who played the role of Max in the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
Tai | the dog in John Wick 4 was played by 5 different dog actors – Tai was one of them |
Tango | one of the many dogs who played the role of Buddy in the movie Air Bud |
Terry | she was a brindle Cairn Terrier who played Toto in the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz |
Tiger | he was the dog who played Einstein in the first Back to the Future movie |
Walker | one of the many dogs who played the role of Buddy in the movie Air Bud |
🐕 Name Your Pooch After These Famous Dogs From Your Favorite Movie
Some of our favorite movies have had a cute, fun or mischievous dog character in a central role. We are sure you will have no trouble recognizing these famous dog names. Our top pick has to be the giant slobbery hulk of a dog named “Beethoven”.
Bailey | he is the Golden Retriever Character in A Dog's Purpose |
Beethoven | he is the clumsy, mischief-making but super lovable Saint Bernard dog in the Beethoven movie franchise |
Bo | he is Rick Deckard's dog in the movie Blade Runner – the doggy actor is uncredited at the end and there is much debate over his breed with people unable to decide whether he is a Estrela Mountain Dog or a Caucasian Ovcharka |
Bruiser | he is the pup in the Legally Blonde franchise |
Butcher | he is the dog created by Uncle Fester for Pugsley in The Addams Family – he responds aggressively anytime someone says “good boy” |
Butler | Captain Kirk from Star Trek had a Great Dane named Butler |
Chance | he is an American Bulldog in the movie Homeward Bound |
Chloe | she is the main Chihuahua in the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua |
Comet | he was the Golden Retriever from Full House (although this show was a sitcom, they also made a movie) |
Cosmo | she is the dog that hangs out with Star-Lord and Co in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy |
Einstein | he was Doc's dog in Back to the Future |
Hosehead | he is the beer drinking dog belonging to Bob and Doug in the movie Strange Brew |
Lassie | she is the Rough Collie in the movie by the same name |
Marley | Marley is the mischievous Labrador Retriever in the film Marley and Me |
Mollie | Captain Janeway from Star Trek had an Irish Red Setter named Mollie |
Papi | he is the hyper Chihuahua who has a crush on Chloe in the film Beverly Hills Chihuahua |
Pete | he is the American Bulldog in the 1994 remake of The Little Rascals |
Renaldo | he is a Chinese Crested Dog in the movie New York Minute with Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen |
Shadow | he is the Golden Retriever in the movie Homeward Bound – this is a great dog name for a black dog |
Shiloh | he is the Beagle pup in the film Saving Shiloh |
Snots | this is the name of the Rottweiler in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation |
Snuffles | Snuffles was a big dog and the animagus form of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films |
Toto | Dorothy's doggy sidekick in the film The Wizard of Oz |
Yellow | he is the dog in the movie Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog |
🐩 Famous Dog Names Based On Animated Doggy Characters
These pet names were inspired by some of the most legendary four legged characters to ever be animated. All of these dog names from movies represent such iconic characters that it’s really hard to pick a favorite from this list.
Copper | he is a Bloodhound and the main character in the film The Fox and the Hound – he is voiced by Kurt Russell |
Desoto | one of the Doberman's belonging to Bill Sykes in Oliver and Company – he wears a blue collar |
Georgette | voiced by Bette Midler in the movie Oliver and Company |
Goddard | he is the robot dog invented by Jimmy Neutron |
Jock | he is in Lady and the Tramp |
Lady | she is the main character in the Disney movie Lady and the Tramp – she is a Cocker Spaniel |
Lucky | one of the pups in 101 Dalmatians |
Max | he is Prince Eric's Old English Sheepdog in the film The Little Mermaid |
Nana | she is the lovable Newfie who looks after the Darling trio of kids in the movie Peter Pan |
Patch | one of the pups in 101 Dalmatians |
Pedro | he is one of the dogs in the pound in Lady and the Tramp |
Peg | she is one of the dogs in the pound in Lady and the Tramp |
Penny | one of the pups in 101 Dalmatians |
Perdita | she is the mommy dog in 101 Dalmatians |
Pongo | he is the daddy dog in 101 Dalmatians |
Rolly | one of the pups in 101 Dalmatians |
Roscoe | one of the Doberman's belonging to Bill Sykes in Oliver and Company – he wears a red collar |
Scamp | he is the son of Lady and the Tramp in the movie of the same name |
Scooby Doo | Scooby Doo is a Great Dane who helps solve mysteries with his best friend Shaggy in the movies Scooby Doo movies |
Slinky | Slinky Dog is the friend of Woody in the Toy Story franchise – Toy story is one of the most popular Disney movies of all time |
Snoopy | he is a beagle from the Peanuts movie (as well as others) |
Tito | a Chihuahua who is one of Fagin's dogs in the film Oliver and Company |
Toby | he is the Basset Hound in the animated film The Great Mouse Detective |
Toughy | he is one of the dogs in the pound in Lady and the Tramp |
Tramp | he is the main character in the Disney movie Lady and the Tramp |
Trusty | he is in Lady and the Tramp |
Zero | he is the pet doggy ghost of Jack Skellington in the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas |
🤩 Choose Your New Dog’s Name From These Iconic Animated Movie Characters
Walt Disney changed the face of animation forever and some of the most beloved characters we have ever met have been drawn from someone’s imagination. There are simply too many animated movie characters to gather in one place, but we have chosen some of the best ones for this list of dog names from movies.
Baloo | the big happy bear from The Jungle Book |
Buzz | he is the astronaut toy in Toy Story |
Cubby | he is on of the Neverland lost boys |
Diego | he is the saber tooth tiger in Ice Age |
Dobby | he is the loyal and devoted house elf who is faithful to Harry Potter |
Donkey | he's in Shrek |
Garfield | this popular cartoon kitty has graced the big screen twice now |
Genie | from Aladdin |
Jessie | she is a cowgirl ragdoll in Toy Story |
Jiminy Cricket | he's in Pinocchio |
Lilo | she is the girl in Lilo and Stitch |
Marty | he is the zebra from Madagascar |
Mowgli | the mancub in The Jungle Book |
Mufasa | he is Simba's dad in The Lion King – this is an uber cool pop culture dog name |
Nemo | the little clownfish who gets lost in Finding Nemo |
Oogie Boogie | he is the villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas |
Raya | the main character in Raya and the Last Dragon |
Samson | he was Prince Phillip's horse in the animated film Sleeping Beauty |
Scrat | the nut obsessed squirrel from Ice Age |
Shaggy | he is the best friend of Scooby Doo in the movies – this is the perfect name if your canine companion is a shaggy dog |
Shrek | the green ogre from the Shrek franchise |
Simba | the Lion King is one of the most popular Disney movies of all time – Simba is the lead character |
Snowball | he is the bunny villain movie character from The Secret Life of Pets |
Stitch | he is the alien in Lilo and Stitch |
Thumper | Bambi's bunny friend in Bambi |
Tigger | the hyper tiger from the Winnie the Pooh movie |
Tinkerbell | Peter Pan's fairy sidekick – this is also the name of Paris Hilton's Chihuahua |
Tod | he is the fox in the film The Fox and the Hound |
Vixey | she is Tod's love interest in The Fox and the Hound |
Woody | he is the main character in Toy Story |
Yogi | Yogi Bear is one of the most iconic characters, having been in comics, animated shows as well as a movie |
🎥 Dog Names From Movies That Were Hollywood Blockbusters
There are movies and then there are blockbusters. All of these movies shattered records all over the world raking in millions and sometimes billions of dollars. We think “Loki” and “Butch are the best male dog names from movies and we simply adore “Lizzy” for a girl.
Anna | from the Disney movie franchise Frozen |
Brock | Brock Lovett is the guy trying to find the heart of the ocean in the movie Titanic |
Butch | Butch Coolidge was Bruce Willis' character in the pop culture favorite Pulp Fiction – Butch is a great name for your male furry friend |
Claire | Claire Dearing is the female lead in the Jurassic World franchise |
Elsa | she is the central character in Disney's Frozen franchise |
Forrest | Forrest Gump was the second highest grossing movie of 1994 behind the Lion King |
Hulk | he is from The Avengers movies |
Jack | Jack Dawson is the male lead in Titanic |
Jake Sully | he is in the movie Avatar |
Kiri | she is in the movie Avatar – she is voiced by Sigourney Weaver |
Lex | Lex Murphy is the little girl in the first Jurassic Park |
Lizzy | Lizzy Calvert is the granddaughter of Rose in the blockbuster Titanic |
Loki | Loki is in The Avengers movies |
Maisie | Maisie Lockwood is the little girl in the Jurassic World franchise |
Maverick | Pete Mitchell is Maverick in the Top Gun: Maverick movie |
Neytiri | she is in the movie Avatar – she is voiced by Zoe Saldana |
Olaf | he is the funny snowman from the Frozen movie franchise |
Owen | Owen Grady is the male lead in the Jurassic World franchise |
Phoenix | she is in Top Gun: Maverick |
Rose | Rose DeWitt Bukater is the female lead in Titanic |
Thanos | he is the villain in Avengers:Endgame |
Thor | he is one of the Avengers in the popular movie franchise |
😁 Dog Names From Movies That Will Split Your Sides With Laughter
There is nothing better than a comedy to lift your mood. “Ace” and “Knox” are our top dog names from movies here.
Ace | the crazy detective in the movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective |
Alan | he is in The Hangover |
Archie | Archie Leach is played by John Cleese in the movie A Fish Called Wanda |
Austin Powers | this was one of those iconic movies with Mike Myers in the lead role |
Buttercup | this was Robin Wright's character in the film The Princess Bride |
Deadpool | He is one funny character! |
Doug | he is in The Hangover |
Elf | Buddy the Elf was hilarious in this christmas comedy |
Ferris | the main character in the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off |
Frank | Frank Drebin is a character in the Naked Gun movies |
Harry | Harry Dunne was a character in Dumb and Dumber |
Jade | she is in The Hangover |
Kevin | Kevin McAllister is the kid who outwits the baddies in the Home Alone movies |
Knox | he is a character in the film The Big Lebowski |
Lloyd | Lloyd Christmas was a character in Dumb and Dumber |
Mr. Chow | he is in The Hangover |
Mrs. Doubtfire | she was played by Robin Williams, the comedy maestro |
Napoleon | Napoleon Dynamite is a 2004 comedy film |
Pee-Wee | the main movie character in Pee Wee's Big Adventure is Pee Wee Herman |
Phil | he is in The Hangover |
Rocco | he is a character in the Naked Gun movies |
Spanky | he is a character from the movie The Little Rascals |
Stu | he is in The Hangover |
Wayne | he is the main character in Wayne's World |
👽 Famous dog Names From The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Genre
Escapism is one of our top guilty pleasures when it comes to movies. There is nothing better than becoming absorbed in a fantasy world for 2 hours. We love the dog names “Luna” and “Jasper”.
Aro | He is the head of the Volturi in Twilight |
Arwen | is a half-elf in the movie The Lord of the Rings – she is Aragorn's love interest |
Aslan | the lion in The Chronicles of Narnia |
Bella | Bella Swan is the central character in Twilight |
Boba Fett | he is a Star Wars character |
Charlie | Charlie Swan is Bella's long-suffering dad in Twilight |
Chewy | Chewbacca is a Wookiee and friend of Han Solo in Star Wars |
Clary | Clary Fray is the central character in the movie The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones |
David | David Bowman is the hero in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey |
Duke | Duke Leto Atreides is a character in Dune |
Duncan | Duncan Idaho is the character in Dune played by Jason Momoa |
Edward | Edward is the vampire love interest of Bella Swan in Twilight |
Falkor | he is the dragon from The Neverending Story |
Gandalf | he is the wizard in The Lord of the Rings |
Jace | Jace is a shadowhunter in the movie The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones |
Jacob | Jacob Black is the werewolf best friend of Bella Swan who is not so secretly in love with her in Twilight |
Jasper | Jasper Hale is one of the Cullen family – he is a vampire in Twilight |
Katniss | Katniss Everdeen is the heroine of The Hunger Games – she is portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence |
Leia | Princess Leia is a main character in the Star Wars franchise |
Lucian | Lucian Graymark is a werewolf in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bone |
Lucy | Lucy Pevensie is a character in The Chronicles of Narnia |
Luna | Luna Lovegood is the quirky but sweet Ravenclaw who is part of Dumbledore's Army in Harry Potter |
Lyra | she is the heroine in the movie The Golden Compass |
Magnus | Magnus Bane is the high warlock of Brooklyn in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bone |
Obi-Wan | he is a Jedi is Star Wars |
Pepper | Pepper Potts is the love interest in the Iron Man films |
Pippin | Pippin Took is a friend of Frodo's in The Lord of the Rings |
Primrose | Primrose Everdeen is Katniss' sister in The Hunger Games |
Prince Caspian | he is a character in The Chronicles of Narnia |
Samwise | Samwise Gamgee is in The Lord of the Rings |
Skywalker | Luke Skywalker is a main character in Star Wars |
Spock | he is a main character in Star Trek |
Tumnus | he is a faun in The Chronicles of Narnia |
Valentine | Valentine is the villain in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bone |
Willy Wonka | the eccentric chocolate factory owner in the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory |
Wookiee | This is a race of furry beings in the Star Wars universe – great name for your furry friend! |
Yoda | the master Jedi in Star Wars |
⚔️ Dog Names From Movies Full of Action and Adventure
These are some of the best kick-ass characters from action and adventure films. We adore the dog names “Trinity” and “Neo” from the Matrix franchise.
Alex | Alex Munday is one of the Charlie's Angels |
Angel Face | this character was played by Jared Leto in the film Fight Club |
Beatrix | Beatrix “The Bride” Kiddo from the Kill Bill movies |
Captain Jack Sparrow | he is the main character in The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise – portrayed by Johnny Depp |
Dylan | Dylan Sander is one of the Charlie's Angels |
Ethan | Ethan Hunt from Mission Impossible |
Indiana | Indiana Jones is the main character played by Harrison Ford in the film series of the same name |
James Bond | the iconic spy of the 007 movies |
John | John McClane from Die Hard |
Lara | Lara Croft from Tomb Raider |
Leeloo | she is in the movie The Fifth Element |
Letty | Letty Ortiz is in The Fast and the Furious |
Lisbeth | Lisbeth Salander from The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo |
Maximus | Russell Crowe plays Maximus in the film Gladiator |
Natalie | Natalie Cook is one of the Charlie's Angels |
Neo | Keanu Reeves plays Neo in The Matrix |
Nux | he is a main character in the film Mad Max: Fury Road |
Rambo | he is the main character in the Rambo franchise |
Rocky | Rocky Balboa is the central character in the Rocky franchise about boxing |
Sarah | Sarah Connor from The Terminator franchise |
Terminator | the character played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Terminator franchise |
The Godfather | great movie inspired name from The well-loved Godfather franchise |
Trinity | she is in The Matrix |
😍 Dog Names Inspired By Romantic Couples In The Movies
Every so often a good tear jerking love story is just what you need for a cathartic release of emotion. “Mr. Darcy” is without a doubt a romantic hero and one of the coolest dog names you could choose for your loverboy pup.
Allie | Allie and Noah have an enduring love in The Notebook |
Baby | Nobody puts Baby in the corner in the romantic film Dirty dancing |
Bridget | Bridget Jones is a 30 something looking for love in the Bridget Jones trilogy |
Daniel | Daniel Cleaver is the scoundrel in the Bridget Jones trilogy |
Elizabeth | Elizabeth Bennet is the female lead in Pride and Prejudice |
Elle | Elle Woods is the female lead in Legally Blonde |
Honey | she is a character in Notting Hill |
Jerry | he is the lead character in the romantic comedy Jerry Maguire |
Johnny | Johnny Castle is the male lead in Dirty Dancing and is played by Patrick Swayze |
Juliet | Claire Danes plays Juliet in Romeo and Juliet |
Maggie | City of Angels follows the love story of Seth and Maggie |
Mark | Mark Darcy is who Bridget ends up with in the Bridget Jones trilogy |
Mr. Darcy | Mr. Darcy is the male lead in Pride and Prejudice |
Noah | Allie and Noah have an enduring love in The Notebook |
Oda Mae | she is Whoopie Goldberg's character in Ghost |
Oola | Oola Paulson was played by Amber Heard in the romantic drama The Danish Girl |
Romeo | Leonardo DiCaprio plays Romeo in Romeo and Juliet |
Sally | the female lead in When Harry Met Sally |
Sam | he is the male lead played by Patrick Swayze in Ghost |
Seth | City of Angels follows the love story of Seth and Maggie |
Spike | he is a character in Notting Hill |
William | he is the male lead in Notting Hill |
🎬 Classic Names For Your Puppy Straight From The Silver Screen of Classic Cinema
These movies may be old but they have stood the test of time to become must-see classics. We adore the dog names “Poppins” and “Gertie” for girls and “Gatsby” is our favorite boy name.
Dorothy | she is the main character in the classic film The Wizard of Oz |
Fantine | she is the main character in the drama/musical movie Les Miserables |
Gatsby | this 2013 film is based on the classic novel The Great Gatsby |
George | George Bailey is a character in It's a Wonderful Life |
Gertie | Drew Barrymore's character in E.T the Extra Terrestrial |
Ilsa | Ilsa Lund is the female lead in Casablanca |
Jo | Jo March is the main female character in the film Little Women – she is played by Saoirse Ronan |
Kane | for Citizen Kane which is heralded by many as the greatest movie of all time |
Mr. Potter | he is a character in It's a Wonderful Life |
Poppins | Mary Poppins is a must-watch classic film that remains timeless |
Rebel | for the classic James Dean film Rebel Without a Cause |
Rhett | Rhett Butler is the main male character in Gone With the Wind |
Rick | Rick Blaine is the male lead in Casablanca |
Scarecrow | he is in the film The Wizard of Oz |
Scarlett | Scarlett O Hara is the main female character in Gone With the Wind |
Signor Matiste | he is a character in Citizen Kane |
Zuzu | Zuzu Bailey is a character in It's a Wonderful Life |
😱 Name Your Dog After Horror Characters in Scary Movies
If you love to have the pants scared off ya and not sleep for days then this is the list for you! Our top pick is the name “Dutch” – it’s so unusual.
Alice | she is in the horror film Resident Evil |
Annie | Annie Wilkes is the psychotic serial killer in the movie Misery based on a Stephen King book |
Chucky | this is a serial killer trapped in a doll and is a series of movies |
Dutch | he is in the scary movie Predator |
Freddy | Freddy Krueger is the villain in the film A Nightmare on Elm Street |
Ghostface | he is the killer in the bloody movie Scream |
Hannibal | Hannibal Lector scared us all in the movie by the same name |
Jason | Jason Voorhees is the mask wearing killer in Friday the 13th |
Leatherface | he is the villain in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre |
Norman | Norman Bates is the antagonist in the Psycho franchise |
Pennywise | the clown character from Stephen King's It |
Pinhead | he is the villain in the Hellraiser franchise |
Selene | she is in the Underworld franchise |
Thorn | Damien Thorn is the antichrist and son of the Devil in the movie The Omen |
🤠 Dog Names Inspired By Westerns For Your Cowboy Pup
Well howdy pardner! No list of dog names from movies would be complete without a foray into the Wild West. We love the names “Doc” and “Curly”, but “Boss” would probably be the most suitable name since we’re sure your pup is going to be the boss of you!
Artemus | Artemus Gordon is a character in the movie Wild Wild West |
Ben Wade | he is in the western 3:10 to Yuma |
Booker | Tom Booker is played by Robert Redford in the film The Horse Whisperer |
Boss | Boss Spearman is a character in the film Open Range |
Colton | Colton Briggs is the main character in the western The Old Way |
Curly | Curly Washburn is the cowboy in the film City Slickers |
Django | he is a cowboy in the Django movies |
Doc | Doc Barlow is a character in the film Open Range |
Dr. Loveless | he is a character in the film Wild Wild West |
Grace | Grace Maclean is a character in The Horse Whisperer Film |
Mitch | Mitch Robbins is a character in the film City Slickers |
Munny | William Munny is a cowboy character portrayed by Clint Eastwood in the film Unforgiven |
Rita | Rita Escobar is a character in The Wild Wild West movie |
Rooster | Rooster Cogburn is a character in the film True Grit and was played by John Wayne |
Susannah | she is the love interest in the movie Legends of the Fall |
The Dog With No Name | based off of Clint Eastwood's character The Man With No Name in his popular western films like The Good, The Bad and The Ugly |
The Lone Ranger | he fought outlaws in the film of the same name |
Tom | Tom Doniphon is a cowboy in the film The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance – he is played by John Wayne |
Tonto | he is the Native American companion of the Lone Ranger in the films |
Trigger | he was a golden palomino in the western The Roy Rogers Show |
Tristan | Tristan Ludlow is Brad Pitt's character in Legends of the Fall |
Will | Will Kane is a famous cowboy in the film High Noon |
Last Thoughts
We hope this list has reminded you that the magic of the movies can extend into your real life. So, let your dog's name be a tribute to the timeless tales and unforgettable characters that have captured your heart on the big screen.
I’m Shelley, a content creator and copywriter from Wicklow in the Irish countryside. I am a big animal lover, so writing about dogs is a dream come true! I’m the crazy lady who will stop you in the street while you’re out walking your dog to give it cuddles. I adore all dogs, but I would have to say the big slobbery ones are my favorite.