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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 |
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| Romeo | Romeo was a popular name for lovable and romantic dogs |
| Rosie | A cute name often chosen for small female dogs |
| Rover | Rover was a popular name for adventurous dogs |
| Ruby | Ruby was often given to dogs with reddish fur, inspired by the precious stone |
| Rufus | This was a popular name in the 90s, often given to male dogs with a reddish coat |
| Rusty | Rusty was often given to dogs with reddish-brown fur |
| Sadie | A popular name for female dogs |
| Sam | A common human name also used for dogs |
| Sandy | Sandy is a name that was inspired by the dog character in the Little Orphan Annie comic strip |
| Sasha | A common name for female dogs |
| Sassy | The cat from Homeward Bound inspired this name, often given to female dogs with attitude |
| Scamp | This playful name was often given to mischievous dogs |
| Scooby | The TV show 'Scooby Doo' kept this a popular dog name |
| Scooter | Scooter was a popular name for small, energetic dogs |
| Shadow | Influenced by the dog from the film 'Homeward Bound' |
| Sheba | People loved naming their regal and elegant female dogs after this biblical queen |
| Simba | Simba, from The Lion King, became a popular dog name in the 90s |
| Skip | Skip was a popular name for energetic and lively dogs |
| Snoopy | Charles Schulz's comic strip 'Peanuts' kept Snoopy a popular dog name |
| Snowy | Snowy was a popular name for white dogs |
| Sparky | A common dog name, often chosen for energetic dogs |
| Spike | Spike, the name of a famous cartoon bulldog, was a popular choice for tough-looking dogs |
| Spot | This classic dog name was still in use in the 90s |
| Spud | Spud was a popular name for bulldogs |
| Sugar | Sugar was a popular name for sweet and lovable dogs |
| Tango | This name was often given to dogs with a lively and energetic personality |
| Taz | The Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes inspired this name |
| Toby | A common name for male dogs |
| Toto | Toto was popular because of the dog character in The Wizard of Oz |
| Tramp | Another popular name from Disney's '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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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