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Updated: June 27, 2024

Welcome to a delightful collection of canine appellations hailing from a memorable period. Our curated list represents a unique era, the year 1993, when pop culture, global events, and evolving trends had a significant impact on our naming of our beloved four-legged companions. As you explore this page, you will find names that have stood the test of time, along with those that perfectly encapsulate the essence of this specific year.

Whether you're adding a new furry friend to your family, or simply curious about the popular nomenclature of the past, this list is guaranteed to pique your interest. These names, drawn from a wide array of influences including popular movies, music, sports, and global personalities of the era, offer a nostalgic trip back in time. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this journey into the naming trends of the canine world from the year 1993.

Each name on this list carries a story, a snapshot of what shaped and defined 1993. They serve as a reflection of the values, interests, and significant events of the time. This collection is more than just a list of names; it is a historical document, preserving the spirit of an era. So, embark on this fascinating exploration into canine names from this distinctive year, and who knows, you might just find the perfect moniker for your new pet or a spark of inspiration for your next one.

Name Reason to Choose
Muffin A popular food related name at that time
Mulan Disney’s Mulan was in production during this time
Nafta NAFTA was signed in 1993
Naomi Naomi Campbell was a top model
Nas Rapper Nas released his debut album in '93
Nelson Nelson Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize in '93
Ninja Influenced by the popularity of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'
Nirvana The grunge band's popularity was at its peak in 1993
Oprah Oprah Winfrey's talk show was incredibly popular in the 90s
Pacino Al Pacino won an Oscar in 1993 for 'Scent of a Woman'
Pele Named after the famous footballer
Penny Penny Hardaway was a rising NBA star
Perry Matthew Perry started his role in Friends
Pfeiffer Michelle Pfeiffer was a highly popular actress in 1993
Pippin Popular due to the musical of the same name
Plaid Plaid fashion was trending in the '90s
Pogs Pogs were a popular children's game
Pongo From Disney's '101 Dalmatians'
Princess Influenced by the popularity of Disney princesses
Ranger Influenced by the Texas Rangers who were well known in the 90s
Rex Inspired by the T-Rex in Jurassic Park
Riddick Riddick Bowe was a heavyweight boxing champion
River River Phoenix, a young actor, tragically passed away
Rocky Because of the boxing movie series that was still popular in the 90s
Roseanne 'Roseanne' was a popular TV show in 1993
Rover A classic dog name popular in the 90s
Rusty A popular dog name in the 90s
Ruth Ruth Bader Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court
Sassy Also from the movie 'Homeward Bound'
Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in 'Last Action Hero' in 1993
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Music-Inspired Dog Names

1993 was a year of diverse music genres and artists. Dog owners who are music lovers may choose to name their pets after their favorite musicians or songs of this year.
Name Description
Ace A tribute to Ace of Base, who had a hit with 'All That She Wants' in 1993
Aerosmith The band released their hit 'Livin' on the Edge' in 1993
Bjork Named after the Icelandic singer, who released her debut album in 1993
Bono U2, led by Bono, had a successful year in 1993
Celine Celine Dion's 'The Colour of My Love' was a hit in 1993
Clapton Eric Clapton's 'Unplugged' won six Grammy Awards in 1993
Dre Inspired by Dr. Dre, who released his influential album 'The Chronic' in 1993
Dylan Bob Dylan is a timeless choice, still popular in 1993
Enya A tribute to the Irish singer, who released her hit album 'The Celts' in 1993
Garth Country singer Garth Brooks was very popular in 1993
Hootie Hootie & the Blowfish, popular in the 90's, makes a good dog name
Janet Janet Jackson had a successful year in 1993 with her album 'janet.'
Jett Joan Jett had a successful album in 1993
Kravitz Lenny Kravitz was popular during 1993
Madonna The artist Madonna was a pop culture icon in 1993
Mariah Named after Mariah Carey, who had several top hits in 1993
Meatloaf Named after the artist who had a hit with 'I'd Do Anything for Love' in 1993
Nirvana Named after the famous grunge band that was a major musical influence in 1993
Pearl Pearl Jam was a popular grunge band in 1993
Prince Prince had a successful year in 1993
Raitt Named after Bonnie Raitt, who won four Grammy Awards in 1993
Snoop A tribute to Snoop Dogg, who released his debut album in 1993
Sting Inspired by the artist Sting, who won two Grammy Awards in 1993
Tupac Named after the rapper Tupac Shakur, who released his second album in 1993
Whitney A tribute to Whitney Houston, whose song 'I Will Always Love You' topped the charts in 1993
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Cartoon Dog Names

1993 was a time when some iconic cartoons were popular, and some dog owners may name their dogs after these characters.
Name Description
Astro Known as the Jetsons' family dog in the classic cartoon
Blue The key character in the children's show 'Blue's Clues'
Bolt The super dog from the Disney movie of the same name
Bouncer The playful pup in Beatrix Potter's 'The Tale of Benjamin Bunny'
Bruno Cinderella's loyal Bloodhound in the Disney classic
Clifford The big red dog from the children's book and television series
Copper One half of the unlikely pair in Disney's 'The Fox and the Hound'
Dino Fred and Wilma Flintstone's pet dinosaur who behaves like a dog
Droopy The slow-moving but clever Basset Hound from the cartoon 'Droopy'
Duchess The loving mother dog in Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'
Goofy Another famous Disney character, known for his clumsy, yet lovable nature
Gromit The silent yet expressive dog from 'Wallace and Gromit'
Lady The refined and pampered Cocker Spaniel from 'Lady and the Tramp'
Max The faithful pet of The Grinch in Dr. Seuss's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'
Nana The darling Saint Bernard from 'Peter Pan'
Odie The often-annoyed counterpart to Garfield in the comic strip and cartoon
Pluto The popular pet of Mickey Mouse in the Disney universe
Pongo The Dalmatian father from the movie '101 Dalmatians'
Ren The Chihuahua from 'Ren and Stimpy', known for his erratic behavior
Ruff The dog character from 'Dennis the Menace'
Scooby This is the name of the famous Great Dane from the 'Scooby-Doo' cartoon series
Scrappy Scooby-Doo's nephew, who often gets into mischief
Snoopy The iconic beagle from the 'Peanuts' comic strip and cartoon
Toto Dorothy's little dog in 'The Wizard of Oz'
Tramp The street-smart mutt from 'Lady and the Tramp'
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Classic Dog Names

These are traditional dog names that have stood the test of time and remained popular in 1993.
Name Description
Bear A strong, timeless name for a large dog
Brandy Popular in the 90s, it has a classic feel
Buddy Continuously popular, it symbolizes friendship
Buster The name has a classic feel reminiscent of older times
Charlie A classic, unisex name
Coco A classic name, often given to brown dogs
Daisy It's been a favorite dog name for many years
Duke This name has an old-school, regal feel
Ginger A common name for dogs with reddish fur
Jake Short, sweet, and popular in the 90s
Lady This name is sophisticated and classic
Lucky A favorite due to its positive connotations
Lucy A classic name, popular for both humans and pets
Max It's a timeless name that has been popular for decades
Misty This name was popular for pets in the 90s
Molly It's a popular girl's name and classic dog name
Penny A traditionally human name that became popular for pets
Rex A powerful name that has been used for dogs for generations
Rocky Inspired by the classic movie franchise
Rosie It's a classic and feminine name
Rusty A traditional choice for dogs with reddish fur
Sadie A classic name that gained popularity in the 90s
Sam Human-like names were popular in the 90s
Shadow A popular name for black dogs, classic in its own right
Spike This name was popularized by classic cartoons
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Popular Baby Names

People often name their dogs after popular baby names. 1993's top baby names could serve as inspiration for dog names.
Name Description
Ashley This was a top pick for girls in 1993 and makes a cute dog name
Brandon Brandon was a popular boy's name and can be a masculine dog name
Caitlin Because it was a beloved choice for baby girls, it's a sweet option for a female dog
Dylan It was a hit for boys in 1993 and it suits a cool dog well
Emily A top choice for girls, it's a classic option for a female dog
Frankie This versatile name was popular for both boys and girls and works for any dog
Grace Popular for girls, it's a classic and elegant choice for a dog
Hannah This biblical name was popular for girls and it suits a sweet, loyal dog
Ian A common choice for boys, it's a strong, simple name for a dog
Jessica This name was everywhere in 1993 and it's a lovely choice for a dog
Katie Popular for girls, it's a friendly, approachable choice for a dog
Luke A top choice for boys, it's a classic, strong name for a dog
Megan Popular for girls, it's a sweet, friendly choice for a dog
Nick A common choice for boys, it's a cool, casual name for a dog
Olivia Popular for girls, it's a beautiful, classic name for a dog
Patrick A top choice for boys, it's a strong, traditional name for a dog
Quinn This unisex name was gaining popularity in 1993 and it suits a fun, quirky dog
Rachel Popular for girls, it's a classic, elegant choice for a dog
Sam A common choice for both boys and girls, it's a versatile name for a dog
Taylor Popular for both genders, it's a trendy, modern name for a dog
Vanessa A top choice for girls, it's a beautiful, sophisticated name for a dog
William Popular for boys, it's a classic, regal name for a dog
Xavier A unique choice for boys, it's a distinctive, strong name for a dog
Yasmin Popular for girls, it's a pretty, unique name for a dog
Zach A common choice for boys, it's a cool, casual name for a dog
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Famous Movie Dog Names

1993 was a big year in film and some dog names may be inspired by famous movie characters of that year.
Name Description
Astro Dog in the cartoon series The Jetsons
Balto Heroic sled dog from the animated film of the same name
Beethoven Title character from the 1992 family comedy movie
Benji Title character of a series of films about a lovable stray dog
Bolt Super dog from the Disney movie Bolt
Bruno Cinderella's loyal dog in the Disney film
Chance From the film Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Cujo From Stephen King's 1983 horror film
Dodger From the movie Oliver and Company
Fly From the movie Babe
Hooch From the 1989 Tom Hanks movie Turner & Hooch
Lady From the Disney movie Lady and the Tramp
Lassie Heroic Rough Collie from the movie of the same name
Max From the film The Little Mermaid
Nana Dog nanny in Peter Pan
Oldyeller From the classic Disney film of the same name
Perdita Pongo's mate in Disney's 101 Dalmatians
Pongo From Disney's 101 Dalmatians
RinTinTin Famous German Shepherd that starred in numerous silent films during the 1920s
Shadow A character from the film Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Shiloh Title character from the film Shiloh
Snoopy From the movie The Peanuts
Spike From the movie Rugrats
Toto Dorothy's dog from The Wizard of Oz
Tramp From Disney's Lady and the Tramp
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