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Updated: June 21, 2024

Welcome to this delightful throwback, a tribute to our four-legged friends from the late 90s. This page is a nostalgic nod to the era when the Internet was just coming of age and the world was gripped by the magic of Harry Potter and the enchanting notes of the Titanic theme song. It's a chance to revisit the past and remember the popular dog names that were all the rage during this time.

The names featured on this page are drawn from a wide range of inspirations, from popular culture icons to classic monikers that never go out of style. We hope that you will enjoy this delightful journey down memory lane. Perhaps these names will inspire you or simply bring a smile to your face with their charming, retro appeal. So sit back, relax, and travel back in time with us to the era of Furbies, boy bands, and pagers as we explore the canine naming trends of 1998.

Name Reason to Choose
Clifford The big red dog from the children's books
Coco This name was trending due to the popularity of fashion designer Coco Chanel
Copper The name of the dog in 'The Fox and the Hound'
Cosmo A character from the sitcom 'Seinfeld', popular in the 90s
Crackle After the famous cereal Rice Krispies, highlighting the 90s nostalgia
Cujo Named after the dog in Stephen King's novel
Daisy This is a timeless name that has remained popular over the years for its simplicity and sweetness
Daria Based on the animated series 'Daria', a hit show in the late 90s
Dawson From the TV show 'Dawson's Creek', popular in the 90s
Dolly Country singer Dolly Parton was quite popular during the 90s, making this name a favorite among fans
Duke A strong, masculine name for a dog
Dylan A nod to Bob Dylan, the famous singer-songwriter who was popular during the 90s
Elaine A character from the sitcom 'Seinfeld', which ended in 1998
Elvis Named after the King of Rock and Roll, this name was popular among music-loving dog owners
Fang A common name for large, tough dogs
Felicity The TV show 'Felicity' debuted in 1998
Fido A traditional dog name that was still being used in 1998
Fluffy This name has been a favorite for dogs with a thick, fluffy coat
Frasier After the TV show 'Frasier', a hit in the 90s
Freddie 'Freddie Mercury' was a popular figure during the 90s, making this name trendy
Ginger A Spice Girls member, popular in the late 90s
Gizmo Inspired by the cute creature from the 'Gremlins' movies
Goofy Another Disney character name
Gulliver Inspired by the classic novel 'Gulliver’s Travels', which has been loved by many generations
Harley Inspired by the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles, this name was popular among bike enthusiasts
Hercules Inspired by the Disney film 'Hercules', a hit in the 90s
Honey A sweet and affectionate name which was popular for female dogs
Hooch The dog from the movie 'Turner and Hooch'
Indy A nod to the 'Indiana Jones' series which was popular during the 90s
Jasmine Disney's Aladdin was a popular movie during the 90s, and Jasmine is a main character
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Sports-Inspired Names

1998 had many significant sports events, and sports stars or teams can provide inspiration for dog names.
Name Description
Agassi Andre Agassi, the renowned tennis player
Barkley Charles Barkley, an NBA star
Beckham David Beckham was a rising soccer star in 1998
Earnhardt Dale Earnhardt, a famous name in car racing
Elway John Elway, the Denver Broncos' quarterback
Favre Pays homage to Brett Favre, an NFL superstar
Gretzky For hockey fans, inspired by Wayne Gretzky
Hingis Martina Hingis, a top-ranked tennis player
Jeter Derek Jeter, the legendary baseball player
Jordan Named after Michael Jordan, the basketball legend
Kobe In honor of Kobe Bryant, a rising basketball star in 1998
Maradona Diego Maradona, a legendary soccer player
McGwire Mark McGwire, a baseball player known for his home runs
Mia For soccer fans, Mia Hamm was a big name in 1998
Montana Joe Montana, the legendary NFL quarterback
Peyton Peyton Manning, the NFL quarterback, was at his peak in 1998
Pippen Scottie Pippen, a well-known basketball player
Ripken Celebrates Cal Ripken Jr., a baseball legend
Ronaldo Ronaldo, the Brazilian football superstar
Seles Monica Seles, a dominant figure in women's tennis
Shaq Named after Shaquille O'Neal, the basketball giant
Sosa Inspired by Sammy Sosa, a baseball star
Tyson Mike Tyson, a boxing icon, provides the inspiration
Venus Venus Williams started her tennis career around this time
Zidane Zinedine Zidane, a prominent figure in soccer
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Names based on Famous People

1998 was a year filled with important events and people, and naming a dog after a famous person from this year can be a great conversation starter.
Name Description
Armstrong Named after Neil Armstrong, who's famous moon landing occurred in 1969, a notable anniversary in 1998
Brandy After the singer and actress who starred in the popular sitcom Moesha during the 90s
Britney For Britney Spears, who released her debut album Baby One More Time in 1998
Celine In honor of Celine Dion, who topped the charts with her hit song My Heart Will Go On in 1998
Clinton In commemoration of Bill Clinton, who was President of the United States in 1998
Diana In memory of Princess Diana, who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1997
Elton In honor of Elton John, who remained a major figure in music throughout the 90s
Eminem The rapper's career took off in 1998 with his first major-label album
Gates Symbolizing Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, who was a leading figure in the tech industry
Gretzky To honor Wayne Gretzky, who retired from professional hockey in 1999
Jeter In honor of Derek Jeter, who led the New York Yankees to a World Series victory in 1998
Jobs For Steve Jobs, who returned to Apple in 1997 and soon launched the iMac
Jordan Named after Michael Jordan, the basketball legend who won his sixth NBA championship in 1998
Madonna After the pop icon who reinvented herself multiple times throughout the 90s
McGwire For Mark McGwire, who made baseball history by hitting 70 home runs in a single season in 1998
Monica Inspired by Monica Lewinsky, who was at the center of a major political scandal in 1998
Oprah For the famous talk show host who was a household name throughout the 90s
Paltrow After Gwyneth Paltrow, who won an Academy Award for her role in Shakespeare in Love in 1998
Seinfeld The popular sitcom concluded its final season in 1998
Spice Named after the Spice Girls, who dominated the pop music scene in the late 90s
Spielberg In recognition of Steven Spielberg, who directed the critically acclaimed movie Saving Private Ryan in 1998
Streisand For Barbra Streisand, who received the Grammy Legend Award in 1992
Titanic The blockbuster movie Titanic swept the Academy Awards in 1998
Tupac In memory of the influential rapper who passed away in 1996
Willis For Bruce Willis, who starred in the hit movie Armageddon in 1998
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Names from Popular TV Shows

1998 saw the airing of many popular TV shows, and characters from these shows can make for unique and memorable dog names.
Name Description
Buffy 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' was a hit show during this period
Carrie From 'Sex and the City', a popular show in the late 90s
Chandler One of the main characters in 'Friends', a hit show in the 90s
Dawson From the popular teen drama 'Dawson's Creek'
Dharma 'Dharma & Greg' was a popular sitcom in the late 90s
Elaine A character from the hit 90s show 'Seinfeld'
Felicity The main character in a popular TV drama in the late 90s
Frasier This is the name of the main character in the popular sitcom that aired from 1993 to 2004
Hercules Inspired by 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys', a popular TV show in the 90s
Joey Inspired by a character from the popular 90s sitcom 'Friends'
Kramer This character from 'Seinfeld' was well-known in the 90s
Monica A character from the popular sitcom 'Friends'
Mulder Inspired by one of the protagonists in 'The X-Files'
Niles From 'Frasier', a popular 90s sitcom
Pacey One of the main characters in 'Dawson's Creek', a popular TV show from the late 90s
Phoebe A character from 'Friends', a popular 90s TV show
Rachael 'Friends', the popular 90s sitcom, featured this character
Ross Inspired by one of the main characters in 'Friends'
Sabrina Named after the main character in 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'
Scully Named after Dana Scully from 'The X-Files'
Spike From 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', a popular 90s TV show
Topanga A character in the 90s sitcom 'Boy Meets World'
Urkel A character from the 90s sitcom 'Family Matters'
Willow A character from 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', a popular TV show of the late 90s
Xena Named after the main character in the popular 'Xena: Warrior Princess' series
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Music Inspired Names

1998 was a great year for music, with many iconic songs and albums released, making it a good source for dog names.
Name Description
Aaliyah She was one of the biggest R&B stars of the 90s
Aerosmith Their song 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' was a hit in 1998
Beck He won a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Performance in 1998
Bjork Her music was highly acclaimed in the late 90s
Bono U2's lead vocalist was at the peak of his career in the late 90s
Brandy A popular R&B singer in the late 90s
Britney A rising pop star in 1998
Celine Her song 'My Heart Will Go On' was a massive hit in 1998
Cher Her song 'Believe' was released in 1998
Dylan Bob Dylan's music remained influential in the 90s
Elvis An iconic figure in rock and roll who is still relevant and beloved in 1998
Enya Her ambient music was popular throughout the 90s
Garth Country music superstar in the 90s
Janet Janet Jackson was a leading female artist in the 90s
Jewel She was a popular singer-songwriter in the late 90s
Madonna She ruled pop charts in the 80's and 90's
Monica Her song 'The First Night' topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1998
Mozart A timeless classical composer appreciated in any year
Nirvana The band still had a cult following in 1998
Santana The band's music had enduring popularity in the 90s
Shakira She started gaining international recognition in the late 90s
Shania Shania Twain's album 'Come On Over' was a best-seller in 1998
Spice For the Spice Girls, a massively popular girl band in 1998
Sting His music remained popular throughout the 90s
Tupac Influential rapper, still heavily mourned in 1998
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Movie Inspired Names

1998 was a year with many popular movies, and some people may want to name their dogs after their favorite characters.
Name Description
Aladdin The main character in Disney's 'Aladdin' which premiered in 1992
Aslan The lion character from 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series
Balto The lead character in 'Balto', an animated film about a heroic sled dog
Bambi The deer character from the Disney movie 'Bambi'
Beast The male lead in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast'
Belle The female lead in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' from 1991
Buzz This name is from 'Buzz Lightyear', a character in 'Toy Story' which came out in 1995
Dumbo The cute elephant character from Disney's 'Dumbo'
Gump Comes from the movie 'Forrest Gump', a classic from 1994
Hercules Based on the title character of Disney's 'Hercules' released in 1997
Hopper The antagonist character from 'A Bug's Life' which was released in 1998
Jumanji The title of a fantasy adventure film released in 1995
Mufasa Simba's father in 'The Lion King', a wise and loving character
Mulan The lead character in Disney's 'Mulan' from 1998
Nala Simba's friend and later wife in 'The Lion King'
Patch One of the Dalmatians in '101 Dalmatians', a Disney classic
Pocahontas The main character of Disney's 'Pocahontas' which hit the theaters in 1995
Rocky A tribute to the famous boxer from the 'Rocky' film series
Scar A character from 'The Lion King', the villainous uncle of Simba
Shrek Although the movie was released in 2001, the book it was based on was published in 1990
Simba Inspired from the lion king in Disney's 'The Lion King' released in 1994
Tarzan From the Disney movie 'Tarzan' which was released in 1999
Tramp Inspired from 'Lady and the Tramp', a Disney classic from 1955
Woody Another character from 'Toy Story', a cowboy doll
Zorro Inspired by 'The Mask of Zorro' which was released in 1998
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