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1983 Dog Names

Updated: July 11, 2024

Welcome to a unique compilation of monikers drawn from a year filled with iconic pop culture moments, remarkable global events, and significant developments in various fields. This page is dedicated to showcasing names that gained popularity in the memorable year of 1983. Though initially inspired by the events and popular culture of this year, these names have transcended time and are still loved by pet owners today.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a movie lover, a music fan, or someone who appreciates the unique charm of the '80s, you will find a treasure trove of dog names on this page that echo the spirit and highlights of this year. Each name comes with its own story, inspired by the famous personalities, hit movies, chart-topping songs, or significant events from that time.

These names not only provide a nostalgic trip down memory lane, but also offer an unconventional and distinctive identity for your furry friend. If you're looking for a name that stands out in the dog park and holds a special meaning, you've come to the right place. So, dive in and explore this collection of names, each echoing the vibrancy and charm of 1983.

Name Reason to Choose
Angel A popular name for sweet, gentle dogs
Astro Astro, the name of the dog from The Jetsons, was a popular cartoon in the early 80s
Atom Atom was a popular dog name in the 80s, likely due to the era's focus on science and technology
Bandit The popularity of Smokey and the Bandit movies made this dog name popular
Bear Perfect for a large, cuddly dog
Bingo Named after the popular game, reflecting the playful nature of dogs
Biscuit Biscuit was a common dog name in the 80s, it's cute and simple
Blaze Named after the powerful natural element, in line with '80s trends
Blitz Blitz, meaning fast, was a popular dog name in the 80s
Bonkers A popular name for energetic, playful dogs
Bono The U2 frontman was a rising star at this time
Boomer A reference to the boomerang, a toy that was popular in the '80s
Bruno A strong name for a large dog
Bubbles A popular female dog name that captures a dog's playful nature
Buddy Perfect for a pet who is man's best friend
Candy Named after the sweet treats that were popular during the era
Cassie The name Cassie was trending during the 80s, it also made its way to pet names
Champ Perfect for a winning dog
Cheetos Cheetos, a popular snack in the 80s, was a fun and playful name for a dog
Chewy Inspired by Star Wars' Chewbacca
Copper A great name for a red-coated dog
Cosmo Named after cosmos, reflecting the space exploration during the '80s
Cuddles A popular name for friendly, affectionate dogs
Daisy A classic name for a loving pet, as old as time
Dexter Dexter was a name associated with smart characters, making it a popular choice for dogs
Digger Reflecting the playful nature of dogs
Disco Named after the popular '70s music genre that was still being enjoyed in the '80s
Ditto Ditto, a popular phrase in the 80s, was a fun and unique name for a dog
Dreamer A popular name for calm, serene dogs
Duke A timeless name for a leading dog
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Popular Athlete Names

1983 had many successful athletes and sports events. Fans might have named their dogs after their favorite athletes or sports teams
Name Description
Ali In honor of Muhammad Ali, the boxing icon
Barkley After Charles Barkley, the basketball player
Beckham After David Beckham, the English football star
Bird A reference to Larry Bird, the basketball legend
Borg After the Swedish tennis supremo Bjorn Borg
Bret After Bret Hart, the professional wrestler
Dravid After Rahul Dravid, the cricket star
Evert After Chris Evert, the tennis legend
Federer A reference to Roger Federer, the tennis icon
Gretzky In honor of Wayne Gretzky, the hockey legend
Hogan In honor of Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon
Jordan A reference to Michael Jordan, the iconic basketball player
Magic In honor of Magic Johnson, the basketball icon
Mantle In honor of Mickey Mantle, the baseball legend
Maradona After Diego Maradona, the soccer legend
McEnroe After John McEnroe, the tennis star
Montana A reference to Joe Montana, the football legend
Moses In honor of Edwin Moses, the Olympic track and field athlete
Navratilova In honor of Martina Navratilova, the tennis champion
Payton In honor of Walter Payton, the football legend
Pele In honor of the legendary soccer player from Brazil
Ronaldo A reference to the Brazilian football superstar
Ruth After Babe Ruth, the baseball icon
Senna In honor of Ayrton Senna, the Formula 1 legend
Tyson A reference to Mike Tyson, the boxing legend
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Historical Event Related Names

There were significant events in 1983 and people might have named their dogs relating to these historical events
Name Description
Apollo Tribute to the Apollo Moon missions
Beatles A nod to the world-famous British band
Berlin A nod to the Berlin Wall, significant in Cold War history
Chernobyl Named after the catastrophic nuclear accident in 1986
Elvis A tribute to Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll
Gandhi Inspired by the peace advocate and India's leader
Hiroshima Originates from the city that experienced the first atomic bombing
JFK Shortened form of John F. Kennedy, the 35th U.S. President
Joplin A nod to Janis Joplin, the queen of rock and roll
Kennedy Inspired by the influential U.S. President John F. Kennedy
Kubrick An homage to the famous film director of the 70s and 80s
Lennon A tribute to John Lennon, a member of the Beatles
Malcolm Refers to Malcolm X, an iconic civil rights leader
Mandela Named after the influential anti-apartheid activist
Monroe Inspired by Marilyn Monroe, a significant figure in pop culture
Moonwalk A tribute to the first man walking on the moon in 1969
Nixon This stands for Richard Nixon, the U.S. President during the Watergate scandal
Reagan This stands for Ronald Reagan, who was president during 1983
Sinatra Tribute to Frank Sinatra, an influential singer and actor
Sputnik Refers to the first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union
Stonewall Represents the Stonewall riots, a key event for LGBTQ+ rights
Titanic This name recalls the tragic ship sinking in 1912
Watergate A symbol of political scandal from the early 70s
Woodstock An homage to the famous music festival of 1969
Yoko Inspired by Yoko Ono, an influential artist and peace activist
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Popular TV Show Character Names

TV shows were popular in 1983 and people might have named their dogs after their favorite characters
Name Description
Alexis Inspired by the character Alexis Colby from the soap opera Dynasty
Arnold After the character Arnold Jackson from the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes
Balki After the character Balki Bartokomous from the sitcom Perfect Strangers
Barney Inspired by character Barney Miller, in the series of the same name
Benson After the lead character in the sitcom Benson
Boomer The dog character from the show Here's Boomer
Colombo After the clever detective in the show Colombo
Daisy Inspired by Daisy Duke, character from The Dukes of Hazzard
Fonzie In reference to the too-cool character Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli from Happy Days
Hawkeye After the character from 80s hit show M*A*S*H
J.R After the character J.R. Ewing from the soap opera Dallas
Joanie An homage to the character Joanie Cunningham from Happy Days
Kojak From the bald detective character in the TV show of the same name
Kramer Inspired by the quirky neighbor character in Seinfeld
MacGyver After the resourceful secret agent character in the eponymous series
Magnum Named after the lead character in the popular 80’s series, Magnum P.I
Maverick After the character from the Western TV series Maverick
Mork Inspired by Robin Williams' eccentric alien character in Mork & Mindy
Murphy After Murphy Brown, the lead character in the sitcom of the same name
Punky After the character Punky Brewster in the series of the same name
Samantha After the lead character in the series Bewitched
T.J. Inspired by the character T.J. Hooker in the series of the same name
Tabitha The name of the child witch in the series Bewitched
Trapper Inspired by the character Trapper John in M*A*S*H
Webster After the titular character of the 80s sitcom Webster
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Famous Musician Names

1983 was a notable year in music, with many iconic songs and albums released. People could have named their dogs after their favorite musicians from this year
Name Description
Bianca Named after Bianca Jagger, a famous socialite and Mick Jagger's wife
Bono Bono, the lead singer of U2, started gaining fame in the 80s
Bowie This is a nod to the famous musician David Bowie, who was active during 1983
Cher A tribute to Cher, a successful singer and actress in the 80s
Clapton Eric Clapton, a famous rock and blues musician, was active in 1983
Dylan Bob Dylan's fame in the music industry makes this a fitting name
Elton An iconic musician, Elton John, was a prominent figure in the music industry during the 80s
Hendrix Named in honor of Jimi Hendrix, a legendary rock star
Jackson A tribute to Michael Jackson, who released his 'Thriller' album in 1982
Jagger Mick Jagger was a famous rock star in the 80s
Joplin A tribute to Janis Joplin, a popular musician in the 70s
Lennon John Lennon, a former member of the Beatles, was a respected musician in the 80s
Madonna Madonna released her first album in 1983, making this a fitting name
Marley Bob Marley's music was still very popular in the early 80s
McCartney Paul McCartney, a former member of the Beatles, had a successful solo career in the 80s
Mercury A nod to Freddie Mercury, the Queen's lead vocalist
Morrison A tribute to Jim Morrison of The Doors, who were popular in the 60s and 70s
Ozzy Ozzy Osbourne, the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, was a popular figure in the 80s
Petty Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were famous in the 80s
Prince The name refers to Prince, who was a popular musician during the 80s
Springsteen Bruce Springsteen, also known as 'The Boss', released his iconic 'Born in the USA' album in 1984
Stevie Stevie Nicks, a member of Fleetwood Mac, was a popular artist in the early 80s
Sting Sting, from The Police, had several hits in 1983
Styx Named after the band Styx, popular in the 70s and early 80s
Tina Tina Turner was a popular singer in the 80s
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Popular Movie Character Names

1983 was a strong year for cinema, and many people might have named their dogs after popular characters from movies of this year
Name Description
Bambi The main character in a popular Disney film
Beetlejuice After the title character of the cult classic film
Blade Main character from Blade Runner, a cult classic from the 80s
Deckard Inspired by the character from Blade Runner, a cult classic from the 80s
Dumbo Inspired by a beloved Disney character, a popular choice for pets
Egon A character from the Ghostbusters movie, a hit in the '80s
Elliott A human character from the film E.T. which was released in the early '80s
Falkor The flying luck dragon from the 1984 film, The Neverending Story
Freddie After Freddy Krueger, the infamous character from the Nightmare on Elm Street series
Gizmo The cute creature from the 1984 film Gremlins
Gollum Inspired by the character from the Lord of the Rings series, popular in the 80s
Indiana The main character in Indiana Jones, an adventurous film series of the '80s
MadMax Inspired by the film series which was a hit during the 1980s
Mcfly After Marty McFly, the protagonist of the popular Back to the Future series
Murphy For RoboCop's main character, a popular '80s film
Pacino A tribute to Al Pacino, star of the popular '80s film, Scarface
Rambo An action film character, popular in the '80s
Ripley The main character in the Alien series, a hit during the 1980s
Rocky Inspired by the titular character of the film series which was a big hit in 1983
Scarface A nod to the iconic film of the same name released in 1983
Simba From The Lion King, a beloved character that translates well as a dog name
Terminator From the popular sci-fi film series that started in the '80s
Vader Iconic Star Wars character popular in the '80s
Venkman One of the Ghostbusters, a popular film of the '80s
Yoda Famed character from the Star Wars series which was popular during the 1980s
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