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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
Otis The movie 'The Adventures of Milo and Otis' was a favorite in many households
Patches Inspired by popular children's TV show, Patchy Patch
Pikachu The Pokemon franchise started in 1995
Pippin From the Broadway revival of the musical 'Pippin' which toured in 1995
Pixar The animation studio's first film came out in 1995
Pluto Disney's character Pluto has made this a popular dog name for many years
Pocahontas Disney's movie was released in this year
Pongo Disney's '101 Dalmatians' was re-released in 1991, making Pongo a popular choice
Porkchop The name of the dog from the animated series 'Doug', which was popular in this year
Quake A popular video game that was released in 1995
Quincy Inspired by the popular medical drama series
Rachel Another character from Friends
Rambo Inspired by the 'Rambo' film series, which was popular during this period
Rex Rex is a classic dog name, often associated with larger breeds
Rocky The 'Rocky' movie series was popular during this time
Ross From the popular sitcom Friends
Rover Rover is a classic dog name, often used in movies and TV shows
Rufus The name Rufus was a popular choice for dogs in the 90s
Rugrat From the popular Nickelodeon cartoon 'Rugrats'
Rusty Rusty was a popular name for dogs, likely due to its relation to the color of many dog breeds
Sabrina Sabrina the Teenage Witch was a popular TV show
Sadie Sadie is a classic dog name that has remained popular for decades
Sammy Sammy is a popular name for dogs, often used for its friendly and approachable feel
Sandy 'Annie', featuring the dog character Sandy, was a popular Broadway show and film
Sassy Sassy is a popular name for female dogs with a spirited personality
Scamp Scamp is a character from 'Lady and the Tramp', which was a popular film during this time
Scooby Inspired by the cartoon character Scooby-Doo
Scooter Scooter is a popular name for small, energetic dogs
Scully Another character from The X-Files
Seinfeld The iconic show was at the height of its popularity
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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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