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Updated: July 02, 2024

Welcome to a page dedicated to celebrating our four-legged friends and their unique identities. This page provides a nostalgic journey back to a decade filled with significant cultural changes, the 1990s. This era not only witnessed a transformative phase in music, fashion, and technology, but also in the world of pet nomenclature.

Our furry friends have always been an integral part of our families, and the names we give them often reflect the prevalent trends, popular culture, and societal norms of the times. As you navigate through this page, you'll discover names that were all the rage during the 90s, names which continue to hold a special place in many pet owners' hearts.

Whether you're looking for a name that exudes the quintessential 90s vibe for your new canine companion, or simply want to take a trip down memory lane, this page has got you covered. Get ready to explore a rich collection of names that truly encapsulate the spirit of the 90s. Let's take a pawsome journey back in time!

Name Reason to Choose
Daisy Daisy was a popular name for female dogs, inspired by the beautiful flower
Dingo A popular name for Australian breeds, often inspired by the wild dog native to Australia
Dixie A popular name in the South, often given to female dogs
Dolly Dolly was a popular name, inspired by the famous singer Dolly Parton
Duke Duke was a popular name for male dogs, implying nobility and bravery
Elvis The King of Rock 'n' Roll still had a big influence on dog names in the 90s
Fido This classic dog name was still common in the 90s
Fluffy A common name for long-haired dogs in the 90s
Freckles This name was often given to dogs with spotted coats
Fritz Fritz was a popular dog name, especially among Dachshund owners
Gidget This name was popularized by the Taco Bell commercials featuring a Chihuahua
Ginger Ginger was a popular name for dogs with reddish-brown fur
Gizmo The 'Gremlins' movies made this a popular name for small dogs
Goldie Goldie was a popular name for golden retrievers
Goliath Large breeds often received this name, inspired by the biblical giant
Gonzo The Muppets character inspired this quirky dog name
Guinness Guinness was a popular name for black dogs
Gypsy Gypsy was a popular name for adventurous dogs
Happy Happy was a popular name for cheerful and lively dogs
Harley Names inspired by brands like Harley-Davidson were quite popular in the 90s
Heidi This name, meaning noble, was frequently given to female dogs in the 90s
Hershey Chocolate-colored dogs often received this sweet name in the 90s
Honey Honey was a popular name for sweet and lovable dogs
Hooch The 1989 movie Turner and Hooch made this a popular dog name in the early 90s
Jack A popular human name that was also commonly used for dogs
Jake A popular human name that was also commonly used for dogs
Jasmine Disney's Aladdin, released in 1992, made this a popular choice for female dogs
Jazz Music-inspired names like Jazz were popular for dogs in the 90s
Jessie A common name for female dogs
Lady Lady was a popular name for female dogs, inspired by the Disney movie Lady and the Tramp
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90s Music Inspired Names

The 1990s was a diverse and influential decade for music, with many iconic musicians and bands that could inspire unique and cool dog names.
Name Description
Axl Takes its name from Axl Rose, the lead vocalist of the 90s band Guns N' Roses
Brandy Honoring Brandy Norwood, a popular R&B singer in the 90s
Britney Inspired by Britney Spears, a pop icon who debuted in the late 90s
Celine Honoring Celine Dion, one of the best-selling artists of the 90s
Cobain In honor of Kurt Cobain, the frontman of Nirvana
Dre Named after Dr. Dre, a prominent figure in the 90s hip-hop scene
Enya A tribute to the Irish singer-songwriter who gained popularity in the 90s
Grunge Inspired by the dominant music genre of the early 90s
Hootie Taken from Hootie & the Blowfish, a popular 90s band
Jamiroquai A tribute to the British funk band that gained popularity in the 90s
Jewel Named after Jewel Kilcher, a successful folk-pop singer in the 90s
Jovi Inspired by Bon Jovi, a rock band that was popular in the 90s
Lauryn Named after Lauryn Hill, a successful R&B artist of the 90s
Madonna A tribute to the Queen of Pop who dominated the music scene in the 90s
Mariah Inspired by Mariah Carey, the best-selling female artist of the 90s
Nirvana Named after the iconic grunge band from the 1990s
Pearl A nod to the band Pearl Jam, a 90s grunge rock group
Roxette Inspired by the Swedish pop duo that was popular in the early 90s
Santana Named after Carlos Santana, a successful artist of the 90s
Shakur A tribute to Tupac Shakur, a standout rapper of the 90s
Smash A moniker inspired by The Offspring's successful 90s album, Smash
Snoop A nod to Snoop Dogg, a popular rapper in the 90s
Spice A nod to the Spice Girls, a popular girl band in the 90s
Tupac A tribute to the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur who rose to fame in the 90s
Usher A tribute to Usher, an R&B singer who made a breakthrough in the late 90s
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90s Video Game Character Names

The 1990s was a pivotal decade for the video game industry, with many iconic characters that could provide inspiration for a unique dog name.
Name Description
Aerith A character from Final Fantasy VII
Bowser The main villain from the Super Mario series
Cloud Cloud Strife, a character from Final Fantasy VII
Dante The protagonist from the Devil May Cry series
Ecco Taken from Ecco the Dolphin, a 90s game
Fox Named after Fox McCloud, the main character from the Star Fox series
Ganon The antagonist of The Legend of Zelda series
Jill From Jill Valentine of Resident Evil
Kirby Named after the protagonist of the Kirby video game series
Kong Donkey Kong, a popular character from the 90s Nintendo game
Lara Inspired by Lara Croft from Tomb Raider
Leon Leon S. Kennedy, a character from Resident Evil
Link Link is the main character of the popular 90s game, The Legend of Zelda
Luigi Inspired by Luigi, the beloved character from the Super Mario series
Mario The main character from the Super Mario series
Mega Inspired by Mega Man, a popular 90s video game
Pikachu The mascot of the Pokemon series, which debuted in the late 90s
Raiden A character from the Mortal Kombat series, a popular 90s game
Ryu After Ryu, a character from Street Fighter
Samus The main character of the Metroid series
Sonic Derived from Sonic the Hedgehog, a popular video game series in the 90s
Tails Sonic the Hedgehog's sidekick, a popular character
Wario A character from the Super Mario series
Yoshi The loveable dinosaur character from the Super Mario series
Zelda The princess from The Legend of Zelda series
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90s Cartoon Character Names

The 1990s saw a boom in animation, with many memorable cartoon characters whose names could inspire fun and nostalgic dog names.
Name Description
Arnold Named after the lead character of 'Hey Arnold!'
Bambam Inspired by the son in the 'The Flintstones'
Bart 'The Simpsons' featured a character by this name
Binky A character from 'Arthur'
Brain Other half of 'Pinky and the Brain'
Buster 'Tiny Toon Adventures' featured a character by this name
Dexter Taken from 'Dexter's Laboratory', a popular 90s cartoon
Dilbert Title character of a comic strip and animated series
Doug Title character of a Nickelodeon series
Elmyra A character from 'Tiny Toon Adventures'
Homer Inspired by the patriarch of 'The Simpsons'
Mandark The antagonist in 'Dexter's Laboratory'
Max Goofy's son in 'Goof Troop'
Patty One of the Patakis in 'Hey Arnold!'
Pebbles Inspired by the daughter in 'The Flintstones'
Pinky One half of 'Pinky and the Brain'
Quimby Inspired by the Mayor in 'The Simpsons'
Ren Part of 'Ren & Stimpy', a cult classic cartoon
Reptar The dinosaur character in 'Rugrats'
Rocko Main character of 'Rocko's Modern Life'
Rugrat Nickname for the babies in 'Rugrats'
Squidward Character from 'SpongeBob SquarePants', a late 90s cartoon
Stimpy 'Ren & Stimpy's' other titular character
Taz Short for 'Tazmanian Devil' from Looney Tunes
Tommy Main character of 'Rugrats', a Nickelodeon classic
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90s Celebrity Names

The 1990s saw the rise of many iconic celebrities, whose names could be used for a dog for a fun, pop culture-themed name.
Name Description
Beckham After David Beckham, a soccer superstar in the 90s
Brad For the famous Hollywood actor Brad Pitt
Britney Britney Spears, a pop idol in the late 90s
Celine For the heartfelt singer Celine Dion
Cobain Kurt Cobain, the frontman of Nirvana, was a 90s icon
Demi Demi Moore's performances in 90s films were iconic
Elton Elton John, a popular singer, was a hit in the 90s
Gates Bill Gates, the tech mogul, reached his peak in the 90s
Grunge Named after the 90s music genre
Hanks For Tom Hanks, a Hollywood star in the 90s
Jordan Named after Michael Jordan, the basketball legend
Keanu The Matrix star Keanu Reeves was a 90s sensation
Macarena The dance craze that swept the world in the 90s
Madonna Pop icon that dominated the music industry during the 90s
Marley For Bob Marley, whose music remained popular in the 90s
Monica Monica from the hit 90s show Friends
Nirvana The band was a big part of the 90s grunge scene
Oprah Television personality and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey
Puffy Sean 'Puffy' Combs was a popular rapper and producer
Seinfeld Inspired by the popular 90s sitcom
Shakur For the influential rapper Tupac Shakur
Sinatra Frank Sinatra's legacy continued into the 90s
Spice The Spice Girls were a phenomenon in the 90s
Versace The designer Gianni Versace was a fashion icon
Whitney A tribute to the legendary singer Whitney Houston
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TV Show Inspired Names

The 1990s was a golden age for television, with many iconic shows that could provide inspiration for unique and nostalgic dog names.
Name Description
Arnold In honor of Arnold, the title character of Hey Arnold!
Bart The Simpsons' mischievous son inspired this name
Buffy In honor of the 90s TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Carla A character from the sitcom Cheers, which aired until 1993
Chandler From the hilarious Friends' character, Chandler Bing
Cosmo Seinfeld's Kramer's first name was Cosmo
Dharma Dharma is the main character in Dharma & Greg
Doogie Named after the teenage doctor in Doogie Howser, M.D
Dylan This is a tribute to a character from Beverly Hills, 90210
Elaine Elaine Benes is a character from the sitcom Seinfeld
Frasier From the hit sitcom of the 90s, Frasier
Jesse Uncle Jesse is a character in the sitcom Full House
Mulder Inspired by Fox Mulder from The X-Files, a 90s favorite
Murphy This was inspired by the TV show Murphy Brown that aired in the 90s
Niles Niles Crane is a character from the 90s show, Frasier
Pacey This is due to Pacey Witter's character in Dawson's Creek
Roseanne This is the title character of a popular 90s sitcom
Roz Roz Doyle is a character from the 90s show, Frasier
Sabrina Inspired by Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Screech Saved by the Bell's quirky character influenced this name
Topanga As a tribute to the quirky character in Boy Meets World
Urkel Family Matters' iconic character influenced this name
Willow Inspired by the character Willow Rosenberg from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Xena After the Warrior Princess from the 90s TV show
Zack Zack Morris is the protagonist of Saved by the Bell
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