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1995 Dog Names

Updated: June 25, 2024

Welcome to a delightful compilation of canine nomenclature that hails from the mid-90s. The year 1995, rich with cultural changes and significant events, inspired a unique collection of monikers for our four-legged friends. An era marked by the popularity of grunge music, the advent of DVD technology, and a surge in the love for sitcoms, it naturally influenced the naming trends of our furry pals.

This list encapsulates the essence of that year, presenting a plethora of names that were popular during that time. It's a nostalgic journey back to a period where Friends ruled the television screens and flannel shirts were the fashion statement. The names reflect the popular culture, significant individuals, and general zeitgeist of 1995.

Whether you're looking for a name for your new pet, or simply curious about the naming trends of the past, this list will serve as an intriguing resource. So, step back in time and explore the charming variety of dog names that 1995 had to offer.

Name	Reason to Choose
Ace	Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls was released in 1995
Apollo	NASA's Apollo program was still fresh in public memory
Balto	The animated film 'Balto' was released in 1995
Bandit	Bandit was a popular dog name, likely due to its playful and mischievous connotation
Barney	From the popular children's TV show of the time, 'Barney & Friends'
Bart	From the popular animated show The Simpsons
Baywatch	Inspired by the hit TV show of the same name
Bean	Rowan Atkinson's 'Mr. Bean' character was very popular in 1995
Bear	The name Bear was often chosen for large, powerful dog breeds
Beavis	From the MTV show Beavis and Butt-Head
Bella	The name Bella has been a popular choice for female dogs for many years
Belle	From the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast
Benji	The movie 'Benji' was popular in earlier years and the name remained a common choice for dogs
Bingo	The song 'B-I-N-G-O' has been a popular children's song for decades
Blaze	Blaze is a popular name for dogs with reddish or orange fur
Blossom	A popular TV show in the 90s
Blues	A nod to the music genre that was popular during this time
Bogart	In honor of Humphrey Bogart, as 'Casablanca' celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1995
Bolt	Inspired by Disney's 'Bolt', which was in development in 1995
Bongo	The name of a character from 'The Simpsons', a popular TV show during this time
Brandy	The singer was a popular figure in 1995
Braveheart	Inspired by the film 'Braveheart', which was released in 1995
Britney	Named after pop singer Britney Spears who debuted in the late 90s
Bruno	The name Bruno was used for dog characters in several movies and TV shows in the 90s
Buddy	Buddy is a common name for dogs, often chosen for its friendly connotation
Buffy	The year 1995 was when the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer first aired
Buster	The name Buster was a common choice for dogs in the 90s
Buzz	From Toy Story, the popular Pixar film
Chance	Another character from 'Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey'
Chandler	Another popular character from the TV show Friends
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Literature-Inspired Dog Names

1995 had many popular books and authors. Using these as inspiration can be a unique and intellectual way to choose a dog name.

Name	Description
Ahab	Captain Ahab is a character from 'Moby Dick'
Atticus	Derived from 'To Kill a Mockingbird', a classic piece of literature
Austen	From Jane Austen, author of 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility'
Bennet	In honor of the Bennet family from 'Pride and Prejudice'
Bronte	An homage to the famous Bronte sisters, authors of classic novels
Chaucer	Geoffrey Chaucer, author of 'The Canterbury Tales', is the source of this name
Darcy	A character from Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' bears this name
Fitzgerald	F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of 'The Great Gatsby', is commemorated with this name
Gatsby	Inspired by the iconic character Jay Gatsby from 'The Great Gatsby'
Heathcliff	This name hails from 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte
Hemingway	Ernest Hemingway, a renowned author, lends his name here
Huck	Short for Huckleberry, as in Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Hugo	Victor Hugo, author of 'Les Miserables', provides this name
Marlowe	The protagonist in Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness'
Moby	Inspired by Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick'
Orwell	George Orwell, author of '1984' and 'Animal Farm', inspired this name
Pip	'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens introduced us to this name
Poe	A tribute to the master of macabre, Edgar Allan Poe
Proust	After Marcel Proust, famous for his novel 'In Search of Lost Time'
Quixote	Taken from the title of Miguel de Cervantes' novel 'Don Quixote'
Sawyer	A nod to Mark Twain's character Tom Sawyer
Sherlock	From Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective series
Steinbeck	John Steinbeck, author of 'Of Mice and Men', lends his name here
Twain	Mark Twain, another famous author, is the inspiration for this name
Watson	Sherlock Holmes' loyal sidekick provides this name
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Cartoon-Inspired Dog Names

1995 was a year of popular cartoons. Naming a dog after a beloved cartoon character can bring a sense of nostalgia and enjoyment.

Name	Description
Astro	Inspired by the Jetsons' pet, a classic cartoon dating back to 1962
Bandit	The name of Jonny Quest's dog, a popular show in the 90's
Bolt	From the Disney movie of the same name, although it debuted after 1995, the name could easily fit into the 90's scene
Brain	From Inspector Gadget, a 1980's cartoon with a loyal dog sidekick
Bruno	Cinderella's faithful dog in the Disney classic
Copper	One of the main characters from Disney's The Fox and the Hound
Dino	Despite being a dinosaur, Dino from the Flintstones acts more like a dog
Dodger	The street-smart dog from Disney's Oliver & Company
Droopy	MGM's classic cartoon basset hound
Goofy	A well-known Disney character, although not a dog, has a dog-like appearance
Lady	From Disney's classic film Lady and the Tramp
Muttley	The snickering dog from Wacky Races and Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines
Nana	The Darling family's dog in Peter Pan
Odie	Garfield's canine companion, a comic strip turned cartoon show in the 1980's
Perdita	Pongo's mate in Disney's 101 Dalmatians, mother to the 99 puppies
Pluto	Another classic Disney character, the pet dog of Mickey Mouse
Pongo	One of the main characters in Disney's 101 Dalmatians
Rolly	One of the puppies from Disney's 101 Dalmatians
Scooby	Taken from the famous cartoon Scooby-Doo that aired long before 1995
Scrappy	Scooby-Doo's nephew, a smaller and more energetic version of Scooby
Snoopy	The iconic beagle from the Peanuts comic strip and TV specials
Spike	Tom and Jerry's bulldog, a show that's been popular since the 1940's
Tito	A Chihuahua from Disney's Oliver & Company
Toby	Sherlock Holmes' faithful basset hound in the Great Mouse Detective
Tramp	The other half of Disney's Lady and the Tramp
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Famous People Dog Names

1995 was a year with many notable people in the news, sports, and other fields. Naming a dog after a famous person can be a fun conversation starter.

Name	Description
Bono	U2, led by Bono, were one of the biggest rock bands in the world in 1995
Celine	Celine Dion's music was chart-topping during the mid-90s
Clinton	After U.S. President Bill Clinton who was in office in 1995
Cobain	In tribute to Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain, who passed away the previous year
Courtney	Courtney Love, a controversial figure in the music scene, was in the public eye in 1995
Denzel	Named after Denzel Washington, a popular actor during the mid 90s
Diana	Princess Diana was a beloved figure who was constantly in the media spotlight in the mid-90s
Dre	Rapper and producer Dr. Dre was a significant figure in the music industry in 1995
Elton	Elton John's music was still topping the charts in 1995
Gates	In honor of Bill Gates, whose company Microsoft released Windows 95 that year
Gump	A nod to the Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump, which was still a cultural touchstone in '95
Hanks	For Tom Hanks, who had a string of hit films in the mid-90s
Janet	Janet Jackson's album 'Janet' was one of the bestselling of 1995
Jodie	For Jodie Foster, who starred in the 1995 film Nell
Jordan	For basketball superstar Michael Jordan, who led his team to victory in the 1995 NBA championship
Madonna	Pop icon Madonna was a significant figure during this year
Nicole	Nicole Brown Simpson's murder trial was a major news story in 1995
Oprah	Oprah Winfrey's talk show was a hit during this period
Pitt	Brad Pitt was a leading man in Hollywood in 1995, starring in films like Seven
Seinfeld	This popular sitcom, named after comedian Jerry Seinfeld, was a 90s favorite
Selena	In honor of the late singer Selena Quintanilla, whose life was tragically cut short in 1995
Shaq	Shaquille O'Neal was a dominant force in NBA basketball during this time
Tarantino	Quentin Tarantino was one of the hottest directors in Hollywood in 1995
Tupac	Rapper Tupac Shakur was a major figure in the hip-hop scene in 1995
Whitney	Whitney Houston was one of the top-selling artists of 1995
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Music-Inspired Dog Names

1995 saw many popular songs and artists. Using these as inspiration can be a fun way to remember a favorite song or artist.

Name	Description
Axl	In reference to Axl Rose, lead vocalist of Guns N' Roses
Bjork	Icelandic singer Bjork was popular during this time
Brandy	Singer and actress Brandy was popular in 1995
Cobain	Reflecting the last name of Nirvana's frontman
Coolio	Rapper Coolio had a top hit in 1995
Gallagher	After the last name of Oasis' lead singer and guitarist
Garth	Country singer Garth Brooks was a notable figure in 1995
Grunge	Genre that became mainstream in the early 90s
Gwen	In honor of Gwen Stefani, lead vocalist of No Doubt
Hootie	From the band Hootie & The Blowfish which had a hit album in 1995
Jam	Part of the band name Pearl Jam
Jovi	After Bon Jovi, who had a successful album in 1995
Kurt	Inspired by Kurt Cobain from Nirvana
Madonna	Pop icon Madonna had her sixth number one album in 1995
Mariah	Mariah Carey had several chart-topping hits in 1995
Nirvana	One of the best-known grunge bands of the era
Oasis	English rock band Oasis released their second album in 1995
Pearl	From Pearl Jam, one of the most popular bands in 1995
Quincy	After Quincy Jones, a significant figure in 90s music
Selena	Named after the iconic Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla
Shakur	Last name of famous rapper Tupac Shakur
Shania	Country pop singer Shania Twain had a successful year in 1995
Smash	Paying tribute to the band Smash Mouth
Sting	After the famous singer and songwriter who had several hits in the 90s
Tupac	The name comes from influential rapper Tupac Shakur
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Movie-Inspired Dog Names

1995 was a great year for movies and naming a dog after a popular character can be a fun and nostalgic tribute.

Name	Description
Ace	From Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls released in 1995
Apollo	From the 1995 movie Apollo 13
Babe	From the 1995 movie about a pig who wanted to be a sheepdog
Balto	After the 1995 animated adventure film
Braveheart	After the 1995 epic war film
Buzz	Inspired by Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story
Casino	Inspired by the 1995 crime movie
Clueless	Inspired by the 1995 teen comedy movie
Diego	From the character in the 1995 film Desperado
Forrest	Originates from the 1994 movie Forrest Gump
Hamm	From Toy Story's witty piggy bank
Heat	From the 1995 crime movie
Jumanji	Named after the 1995 movie about a magical board game
Mallrats	From the 1995 comedy film
MrPink	From the character in the 1992 film Reservoir Dogs
Mufasa	Simba's father in The Lion King
Nala	Inspired by Simba's love interest in The Lion King
Pocahontas	Named after the 1995 Disney movie of the same name
Powder	From the 1995 fantasy drama movie
Rex	Toy Story's lovable dinosaur
Sabrina	Inspired by the 1995 romantic comedy-drama
Sanka	From the 1993 movie Cool Runnings
Se7en	From the 1995 thriller movie
Simba	Inspired by the brave lion from The Lion King released in 1994
Woody	Toy Story's main character from 1995
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