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Updated: July 09, 2024

Welcome to a nostalgic journey back to the mid-eighties, an era where pop culture had a significant influence, and it is no surprise that it has also left its mark on how people named their beloved canine companions. The year 1985 was a time when traditional pet names shared the spotlight with names inspired by popular movies, music, and television shows.

This page is dedicated to those unique and charming dog names that were in vogue during this vibrant and dynamic period. From names that echo the spirit of the times, to those that reflect the era's most beloved characters or celebrities, this collection captures the essence of the 1985 zeitgeist. Whether you're a dog owner seeking inspiration or a history enthusiast curious about pet-naming trends of the past, this page offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.

So take a step back in time and immerse yourself in this retro compilation. You might come across names that were popular back in the day but have since fallen out of favor, or perhaps you'll discover timeless classics that have stood the test of time. Either way, these dog names from 1985 are sure to evoke a sense of nostalgia and charm, perfect for your new furry friend.

Name	Reason to Choose
Jagger	Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones was still a musical powerhouse in 1985
Jedi	Inspired by the 'Star Wars' franchise, popular in the 80s
Jeep	The Jeep brand was a symbol of American ruggedness and freedom in 1985
Jellybean	A sweet name, inspired by the colorful candy that was popular in the 80s
Jolt	Jolt Cola, the high-caffeine soda, was launched in 1985
Jovi	After the band Bon Jovi, which was popular during the 80s
Kermit	The name of the beloved Muppet character
Kojak	A popular 70s TV detective whose reruns were watched in the 80s
Kramer	A character from the popular TV show Seinfeld, which began in the late 80s
Lady	Traditional names for female dogs were common
Lassie	The famous TV show dog influenced many pet names
Lennon	In memory of John Lennon, who was assassinated in 1980
Madonna	Named after the pop icon who was at the height of her fame during 1985
Magnum	Magnum, P.I. was a popular television show in 1985
Marley	The last name of reggae legend Bob Marley, who was still popular in the 1980s
Maverick	Inspired by the character from the popular 80s movie 'Top Gun'
Max	Commonly used name for male dogs in this era
Mcfly	This name is from the protagonist family in the Back to the Future franchise
Mercury	After Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen
Miami	Inspired by Miami Vice, a popular TV show in 1985
Misty	Inspired by popular names for girls in the 80s
Molly	Molly Ringwald was a popular actress in 1985, so her name was often used for pets
Moonwalk	Named for Michael Jackson's popular dance move
Motley	Motley Crue was a successful hard rock band in the mid-80s
Motown	After the popular music genre in the 80s
Muffin	Food names were often used for cute, small dogs
Mullet	The mullet was an iconic hairstyle during the 1980s
Nike	Nike's popularity in athletic wear was skyrocketing in 1985
Nintendo	Nintendo was a popular gaming console during this period
Nirvana	After the rock band that was gaining popularity in the 80s
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Sporting Events

1985 was a notable year in sports, with memorable events like the Super Bowl XIX. Dogs could be named after teams, athletes, or events from this year.

Name	Description
Ace	Inspired by tennis matches of 1985
Catcher	Inspired by the catchers in the 1985 baseball season
Derby	A nod to the famous horse races of 1985
Dunk	A tribute to the high-flying basketball dunks of the 1985 NBA season
Goal	For football-loving dogs, symbolizing the scoring of a goal
Heisman	Named after the prestigious Heisman Trophy in college football
Hoops	A tribute to the 1985 basketball season
Hurdle	Inspired by the hurdle races of the year
Javelin	A tribute to the 1985 World Athletics Championship's javelin event
Jump	Inspired by the high jump events of 1985
Marathon	For dogs with endurance, inspired by the popular long-distance running events of 1985
Olympic	This name is a nod to the 1985 Summer Olympics
Pitch	A tribute to the 1985 baseball season
Puck	A nod to the hockey games of 1985
Racer	Named after the fast-paced car races of the year
Rally	Inspired by the thrilling car rallies of the year
Slalom	Inspired by the skiing event in the 1985 Winter Olympics
Slam	Named after the Grand Slam events in Tennis
Sprint	For dogs with speed, named after sprinting events
Stroke	Named after different swimming styles
Swim	In honor of the swimming events of 1985
Tackle	A name inspired by the defensive moves in the 1985 football season
Touchdown	For football-loving dogs, symbolizing the scoring of a touchdown
Track	For dogs with speed, inspired by track events
Vault	A nod to the gymnastic vault events of 1985
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Pop Culture References

Pop culture was vibrant in 1985, with trends, slang, and icons that can inspire dog names.

Name	Description
Blade	Named after the 1982 film 'Blade Runner.'
Bogart	Named after Humphrey Bogart, a classic film star whose movies were often shown on 80s TV
Bowie	Inspired by David Bowie, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century
Buckaroo	A reference to the 1984 film 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.'
Cher	Inspired by the pop star Cher, who was popular in the 80s
Clue	In reference to the popular board game and 1985 film of the same name
Cobra	Named after the 1986 action film 'Cobra' starring Sylvester Stallone
Cyndi	Named after Cyndi Lauper, the pop star known for her 1983 hit 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun.'
Elvira	Named after Elvira, the horror hostess character who was popular in the mid-80s
Ferris	A nod to the 1986 film 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.'
Ghostbuster	A nod to the 1984 supernatural comedy film 'Ghostbusters.'
Gizmo	Inspired by the cute creature from the 1984 film 'Gremlins.'
Goonie	A reference to the 1985 film 'The Goonies.'
He-Man	Named after the main character in the 1985 animated series 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.'
Jareth	David Bowie's character in the 1986 film 'Labyrinth.'
Krull	Inspired by the 1983 sci-fi film 'Krull.'
Madonna	A nod to Madonna, the pop icon who rose to fame in the mid-80s
Marty	Named after Marty McFly, the protagonist in the 1985 film 'Back to the Future.'
Peewee	Named after Pee-wee Herman, the comedy character known for his 1985 film 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure.'
Prince	A nod to pop icon Prince, who was especially popular in the 80s
Rambo	Inspired by John Rambo, the main character in the movie series Rambo popular during the mid-80s
Ripley	Inspired by the character Ellen Ripley from the Alien movie franchise, popular in the 80s
Rocky	Inspired by the Sylvester Stallone's character in the movie series Rocky, popular during the mid-80s
Skeletor	Named after the main antagonist in the 1985 animated series 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.'
Smurf	In reference to the popular 80s animated television series 'The Smurfs.'
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Historical Events

1985 had several significant events, like the Live Aid concert. Dogs could be named after these events or people involved.

Name	Description
Amadeus	Nod to the film that won the Best Picture Oscar in 1985
Apollo	Stands for the Apollo missions, still fresh in public memory in the 1980s
Bangles	Highlights the all-female band who had their breakthrough with the album 'All Over the Place' in 1984
Bhopal	Signifies the tragic gas leak incident that occurred in India in 1984
Brinkley	Takes from supermodel Christie Brinkley, who was on top of her career in the mid-'80s
Chernobyl	Named after the nuclear disaster that happened in 1986 in Ukraine
DaVinci	Harkens back to the Renaissance period, reflecting a timeless historical perspective
Eurythmics	Salutes the pop duo that had a hit single in 1985 with 'Would I Lie to You?'
Gandhi	Memorializes the assassination of Indira Gandhi, India's prime minister, a year prior in 1984
Gorbachev	Inspired by Mikhail Gorbachev, who became the leader of the Soviet Union in 1985
Halley	Honors Halley's Comet, which was visible from earth in 1985-86
Heysel	Refers to the Heysel Stadium disaster in Brussels in 1985
Hiroshima	Symbolizes the 40th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima which was commemorated in 1985
Kasparov	Tribute to Garry Kasparov, who became the youngest ever undisputed World Chess Champion in 1985
LiveAid	Commemorates the global benefit concert in 1985 that raised funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine
Madonna	Celebrates the pop star who had multiple top chart hits in 1985
Mandela	Symbolizes the ongoing struggle of Nelson Mandela against apartheid in South Africa during this time
Nintendo	Marks the year when the Nintendo Entertainment System was released in North America
Orwell	Respects the year that George Orwell's dystopian novel '1984' was set in
Ozzy	Recognizes Ozzy Osbourne, who was a popular rock musician in the 1980s
Reagan	Derived from Ronald Reagan, who was serving his second term as president of the United States in 1985
Sinatra	Tribute to Frank Sinatra who won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards in 1985
Spielberg	Appreciates the director who released the hit film 'Back to the Future' in 1985
Tetris	Reflects the release of the popular video game Tetris in 1984
Thatcher	Reference to Margaret Thatcher, the UK Prime Minister during that period
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Music-Inspired

1985 saw the rise of artists like Madonna and Michael Jackson. Dogs could be named after these artists or their hit songs.

Name	Description
Aha	Norwegian band a-ha released the hugely popular song 'Take on Me' in 1985
Bowie	'Dancing in the Street', a popular song by David Bowie, was released in 1985
Chaka	Chaka Khan was a well-known R&B singer in 1985
Cure	The Cure's album 'The Head on the Door' was a big hit in 1985
Duran	Inspired by Duran Duran, a popular band in the 1980s
Journey	The rock band Journey was at the height of their popularity
Jovi	Bon Jovi formed their rock band in 1983 and were gaining popularity in 1985
Lionel	Lionel Richie was a popular music artist in the 1980s
Madonna	Named after the pop sensation Madonna who was a major music icon in 1985
Motley	Motley Crue released their third album, 'Theatre of Pain', in 1985
Phil	Phil Collins, a big name in music during the 80s, is the inspiration
Prince	This name is inspired by Prince, the artist behind the 1985 hit song 'Raspberry Beret'
Quincy	Quincy Jones, a prominent music producer in 1985, is the namesake
Reba	Country music star Reba McEntire was popular during this time
Sade	In 1985, Sade released her hit album 'Promise'
Springsteen	Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' album was a hit in 1985
Sting	Sting, the former lead singer of The Police, started a successful solo career in 1985
Tears	The band Tears for Fears had a successful album titled 'Songs from the Big Chair' in 1985
Tina	Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock and Roll', is the inspiration behind this name
U2	In 1985, rock band U2 were already making waves in the music industry
Van	Van Halen, a popular rock band in 1985, is the inspiration
Wham	This name is inspired by the pop duo that gave us the hit 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go'
Whitney	Named after Whitney Houston who started her career in 1985
Yaz	Yazoo, also known as Yaz, was a popular British synthpop band in the mid-80s
Ziggy	Ziggy Marley started his career in the mid-80s, inspiring this dog name
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Movie-Inspired

1985 was a great year for movies, with classics like 'Back to the Future' and 'The Goonies' being released. Dogs could be named after characters or actors from these films.

Name	Description
Axel	Eddie Murphy's character in Beverly Hills Cop
Balboa	Last name of the iconic 'Rocky' character
Biff	Antagonist in the 'Back to the Future' series
Ewok	A species from the Star Wars franchise
Falkor	The dragon from 'The Neverending Story'
Freddie	After the iconic horror character, Freddy Krueger
Gizmo	From the 1984 movie, 'Gremlins'
Gozer	The antagonist from the original 'Ghostbusters' film
Indiana	Inspired by the character Indiana Jones
Jaws	Inspired by the title of the famous shark movie
Jonesy	From 'Alien', the ship cat that survived
Marty	From the lead character in 'Back to the Future'
Maverick	Tom Cruise's character in Top Gun
Murtaugh	From Lethal Weapon, Riggs' partner
Rambo	Inspired by the Sylvester Stallone's action movie character
Riggs	Mel Gibson's character in Lethal Weapon
Ripley	From the lead character of the 'Alien' series
Rocky	After the famous boxer character played by Sylvester Stallone
Slimer	The green ghost in 'Ghostbusters'
Spartacus	From the classic gladiator film
Stripe	Main antagonist from the movie 'Gremlins'
Venkman	One of the Ghostbusters from the 1984 film
Vigo	Villain from 'Ghostbusters II'
Yoda	Named for the wise Jedi Master from Star Wars
Zuul	One of the demonic entities in 'Ghostbusters'
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