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Updated: July 01, 2024

Welcome to a nostalgic journey back to a year filled with significant global events, the end of the Cold War, the release of the internet to the public, and the popularization of grunge music - 1991. A time when unique and iconic names were born, and these weren't just limited to humans, but extended to our furry friends as well.

This page is dedicated to those delightful canine companions named in 1991, a year that certainly had its own flavor when it came to naming trends. Whether you are searching for a touch of nostalgia, inspiration for naming your new pet, or simply curious about dog monikers from this period, this catalogue offers a fascinating insight into the dog naming practices of that time.

So brace yourself for a blast from the past as you explore this comprehensive collection of some of the most popular, unusual, and charming dog names from 1991. Let these names transport you back in time to a year that was as unique as the names it inspired. Enjoy the journey!

Name Reason to Choose
Depp Johnny Depp was a popular actor in the early 90s, starring in films like 'Edward Scissorhands'
Diva A nod to the powerful female performers of the 90s
Dookie Green Day's 'Dookie' was a hit in the early 90s
Douglas Michael Douglas starred in the film 'The Game' which was very popular in 1991
Dre Dr. Dre's debut solo album, 'The Chronic', was in the works in 1991
Dylan After Dylan McKay, a character on Beverly Hills, 90210
Earvin Earvin 'Magic' Johnson announced his retirement from basketball in 1991
Ed Ed was a character in 'The Lion King', which was being animated in 1991
Elliott Elliott was the little boy in E.T., a popular movie during the early 90s
Elton Elton John's 'The One' was one of the most popular albums in 1991
Fargo After the Coen Brothers' movie, released in 1991
Fido A classic dog name that never goes out of style
Gaga Lady Gaga, popular singer, was born in 1991
Garfield The comic strip 'Garfield' was incredibly popular in 1991
Genesis A nod to the Sega Genesis console, which was popular in 1991
Gibson Mel Gibson was a top box office draw in the early 90s
Gorbachev Mikhail Gorbachev was the president of the Soviet Union which dissolved in 1991
Goth Goth culture was on the rise in the early 90s
Grunge Reflecting the rise of grunge music, especially in Seattle
Grunger Another nod to the grunge music scene
Grungey Another nod to the grunge music movement
Grunwald Named after the Grunwald victory in 1991 football
Gulf In memory of the Gulf War which took place in 1991
Hammer MC Hammer's 'U Can't Touch This' was a hit in 1990
Hanks Tom Hanks was a popular actor in the early 90s, starring in films like 'A League of Their Own'
Hannibal A reference to the character Hannibal Lecter from the movie 'Silence of the Lambs' that was popular in 1991
Harrison George Harrison of the Beatles released a successful solo album in 1991
Homer After the iconic Simpson's character
Houston Whitney Houston's 'I'm Your Baby Tonight' was a chart-topper in 1991
Hubble The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990 and started sending back images in 1991
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1991 Historical Event Names

These names could be inspired by significant events that took place in 1991, giving the dog a name with historical significance.
Name Description
Anita Named after Anita Hill, who testified before the US Senate in 1991
Baltic A nod to the Baltic states gaining independence in 1991
Clarence In honor of Clarence Thomas, who was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1991
Collar Respect for the White Collar Crime bill enacted in 1991
Estonia In memory of Estonia's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991
Gorbachev Inspired by Mikhail Gorbachev, who was the president of the Soviet Union in 1991
Gravis After the Gravis Ultrasound, a sound board released in 1991
Gulf Named after the Gulf War that took place in 1991
Hostage In memory of the end of the Lebanon Hostage Crisis in 1991
Kuwait In honor of Kuwait's liberation in 1991
Latvia To commemorate Latvia's independence from the USSR in 1991
Lithuania To commemorate Lithuania's independence from the USSR in 1991
Magic Magic Johnson's retirement due to HIV diagnosis in 1991
Nirvana In memory of the band Nirvana, whose album 'Nevermind' became a hit in 1991
Riots A nod to the Los Angeles riots following the Rodney King verdict
Rodney In memory of Rodney King, a symbol of racial tension in 1991
Saddam Named after Saddam Hussein, who was involved in the Gulf War in 1991
Scud After the Scud missiles used in the Gulf War
Shield Referencing Operation Desert Shield that preceded Desert Storm
Stormin Referencing Operation Desert Storm in 1991
Treaty For the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty signed in 1991
Union Respect for the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991
Warsaw After the Warsaw radio mast collapse in 1991
Web To honor the launch of the World Wide Web in 1991
Yeltsin Boris Yeltsin became the Russian President in 1991
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1991 Sports Star Names

These names could be based on popular sports stars from 1991, giving the dog a name that represents strength and athleticism.
Name Description
Aikman Troy Aikman, a notable NFL quarterback, led the Dallas Cowboys to multiple Super Bowl wins, including in 1991
Andretti Mario Andretti, a respected name in auto racing, was still competing in 1991
Barkley Charles Barkley was a dominant player in the NBA during 1991
Bonds Barry Bonds was a star player in Major League Baseball in 1991
Clemens Roger Clemens, a baseball star, was a dominant pitcher in 1991
Earnhardt Dale Earnhardt Sr. was a prominent NASCAR driver in 1991
Elway John Elway was a top quarterback in the NFL in 1991
Emmitt Emmitt Smith was a key player for the Dallas Cowboys in 1991
Ewing Patrick Ewing was a significant name in the NBA in 1991
Favre Brett Favre began his professional NFL career in 1991
Gretzky Wayne Gretzky, a notable figure in the world of ice hockey, was a professional player in 1991
Irvin Michael Irvin was a key player in the Dallas Cowboys' 1991 season
Isiah Isiah Thomas was a major player in the NBA during 1991
Jordan This name is from Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time who was at his peak in 1991
Lendl Ivan Lendl was a leading name in professional tennis in 1991
Maddux Greg Maddux was a dominant pitcher in Major League Baseball in 1991
Magic Named after Magic Johnson, a legendary basketball player who was an active athlete in 1991
Marino Dan Marino was a leading NFL quarterback in 1991
McEnroe John McEnroe, a tennis icon, was still a notable figure in the sport in 1991
Messier Mark Messier led the Edmonton Oilers to a Stanley Cup victory in 1991
Montana Joe Montana, a famous NFL quarterback, was an active athlete in 1991
Navratilova Martina Navratilova, a tennis legend, was still active in the sport in 1991
Pippen Scottie Pippen was a key player for the Chicago Bulls during their 1991 NBA Championship win
Rice Jerry Rice was a leading NFL player in 1991
Ripken Cal Ripken Jr. was a prominent baseball player in 1991, hence the name
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1991 Music Inspired Names

These names could be inspired by popular music artists or songs from 1991, providing a musically themed name for the dog.
Name Description
Axl Named after Axl Rose, the lead vocalist of Guns N' Roses, who were at the height of their fame in 1991
Bono Named after the lead singer of U2, a band that had a major hit in 1991 with 'Mysterious Ways'
Boyz Boyz II Men had their first number one hit in 1991
Bryan Bryan Adams' '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You' was a number one hit in 1991
Celine Celine Dion's 'Beauty and the Beast' became a hit in 1991
Cher A nod to the singer Cher who had a hit with 'The Shoop Shoop Song' in 1991
Clapton Eric Clapton's 'Tears in Heaven' was released in 1991
Enya Enya's 'Caribbean Blue' was a chart topper in 1991
Freddie A tribute to Freddie Mercury of Queen who passed away in 1991
Garth Inspired by country singer Garth Brooks, who was one of the biggest stars in music during 1991
Jovi Named after Bon Jovi, who released their major hit album 'Keep the Faith' in 1991
Kravitz A tribute to Lenny Kravitz, who released his album 'Mama Said' in 1991
Madonna 1991 saw Madonna at the peak of her fame
Mariah This name is a nod to Mariah Carey, who had a number one hit in 1991
Metallica A homage to the heavy metal band that released their self-titled album, often called 'The Black Album', in 1991
Nirvana A tribute to the influential grunge band that released their iconic album 'Nevermind' in 1991
Pearl Pearl Jam, the rock band, made their debut in 1991
Prince Prince's 'Diamonds and Pearls' was a chart topper in 1991
R.E.M The band R.E.M. released their iconic album 'Out of Time' in 1991
Roxette Named after the Swedish pop duo that was popular in 1991
Sebastian This name is inspired by Sebastian Bach, the lead singer of Skid Row, a popular rock band in 1991
Sinead Inspired by Sinead O'Connor, who topped the charts in 1991 with 'Nothing Compares 2 U'
Slash Guns N' Roses' lead guitarist Slash was a rock icon in 1991
Vanilla A playful nod to Vanilla Ice, who had a hit with 'Ice Ice Baby' in 1991
Whitney Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' was a huge hit in 1991
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Top Baby Names in 1991

These names could be extracted from the most popular baby names of 1991, giving the dog a human-like and vintage name.
Name Description
Ashley This name was a popular choice for baby girls in 1991 and would be a cute name for a female dog
Brandon Frequently used for baby boys in 1991, perfect for a strong, confident pup
Courtney A beloved name for girls in 1991, it would suit a sweet, loving dog
Dylan A top pick for boys in 1991, it's a great name for a playful, energetic dog
Emily Popular for girls in 1991, it's a pretty name for a female dog
Frank An old-fashioned name that was popular in 1991, perfect for a loyal, dependable dog
Grace A classic name for girls in 1991, suitable for a graceful, elegant dog
Harry Popular among boys in 1991, it's an ideal name for a friendly, approachable dog
Isabella A top choice for girls in 1991, it's a lovely name for a female dog
Justin A popular boys' name in 1991, it's a cool name for a male dog
Katherine A timeless name for girls in 1991, suitable for a noble, dignified dog
Liam A popular boys' name in 1991, it's a strong name for a male dog
Megan A popular girls' name in 1991, it's a cute name for a female dog
Nathan A top pick for boys in 1991, it's a great name for a friendly, outgoing dog
Olivia A beloved name for girls in 1991, it would suit a playful and energetic dog
Patrick A popular boys' name in 1991, it's an ideal name for a loyal, dependable dog
Quincy Although rare, it was used in 1991 and would make a unique dog name
Rachel A top choice for girls in 1991, it's a lovely name for a female dog
Samuel A popular boys' name in 1991, it's a strong name for a male dog
Tiffany A popular girls' name in 1991, it's a glamorous name for a female dog
Ulysses Though less common, it was used in 1991 and would make a distinctive dog name
Victoria A royal name for girls in 1991, suitable for a regal, dignified dog
William A classic boys' name in 1991, it's a noble name for a male dog
Xavier A unique name for boys in 1991, perfect for a unique, special dog
Zoe A trendy girls' name in 1991, it's a fun, energetic name for a female dog
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Popular Movie Character Names in 1991

These names could be inspired by popular movie characters from 1991, providing a nostalgic and pop culture-inspired touch to the dog's name.
Name Description
Banzai Another hyena from 'The Lion King,' released in 1994
Beast From the character who learns to love in 'Beauty and the Beast.'
Belle The brave and intelligent heroine from 'Beauty and the Beast.'
Butch Inspired by Bruce Willis' character in 'Pulp Fiction,' released in 1994
Clarice Inspired by Jodie Foster's character in 'Silence of the Lambs.'
Ed The third hyena from 'The Lion King,' released in 1994
Gump Forrest Gump, a beloved character, although the film was released in 1994
John Named for John Connor, the future savior of humanity in 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day.'
Jules Samuel L. Jackson's character from 'Pulp Fiction,' released in 1994
Lecter Reflects the chilling character Hannibal Lecter from 'Silence of the Lambs.'
Louise Drawn from the other half of 'Thelma and Louise.'
Mia Inspired by Mia Wallace, a main character in 'Pulp Fiction,' released in 1994
Mufasa The wise and noble king from 'The Lion King,' released in 1994
Nala Simba's best friend and love interest in 'The Lion King,' released in 1994
Pumbaa The fun-loving warthog from 'The Lion King,' released in 1994
Rafiki The wise baboon from 'The Lion King,' released in 1994
Sarah A tribute to Sarah Connor from 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day.'
Scar The villainous uncle from 'The Lion King,' released in 1994
Shenzi One of the hyenas from 'The Lion King,' released in 1994
Simba The lion king himself from 'The Lion King,' released in 1994
T1000 After the relentless terminator model in 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day.'
Thelma From the popular female-driven film 'Thelma and Louise.'
Timon Pumbaa's meerkat friend from 'The Lion King,' released in 1994
Vincent John Travolta's character in 'Pulp Fiction,' released in 1994
Zazu The king's loyal advisor from 'The Lion King,' released in 1994
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