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Updated: June 20, 2024
Welcome to our dedicated page, a treasure trove of unique and fascinating dog names that were popular in the closing year of the millennium. The year 1999 was a special one, marking not only the end of a century but also the end of a millennium. It was a year that witnessed numerous cultural, social, and technological changes, and these shifts are reflected in the names that pet owners chose for their dogs during this time.
This page is designed to provide you with an extensive list of canine names that were in vogue in 1999. If you're a dog lover, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about what people were naming their furry friends more than two decades ago, this page is meant for you. These names can be a great source of inspiration if you're looking for a name with a classic or vintage touch for your new furry friend.
Whether you're searching for a name that is traditional or one that is unique, you're likely to find it in this list from 1999. These names encapsulate the spirit of the era, offering a nostalgic journey back in time. So, go ahead, take a stroll down memory lane and discover the dog names that encapsulated the turn of the millennium.
| Name | Reason to Choose |
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| Dexter | Dexter's Laboratory was a hit cartoon in 1999 |
| Dilbert | The comic strip was widely read |
| Dolly | The name of the first cloned sheep in 1996 |
| Dow | The Dow Jones reached a record high |
| Draco | Harry Potter's antagonist Draco Malfoy was introduced |
| Dre | Dr. Dre, a prominent rapper and producer, was influential |
| Dunkin | Dunkin' Donuts was gaining popularity |
| Einstein | In honor of the renowned physicist, Albert Einstein |
| Ellen | Named after Ellen DeGeneres, a popular comedian and talk show host at the time |
| Elmo | Elmo, a Sesame Street character, was a favourite among children |
| Eminem | Rap artist Eminem released his breakout album |
| Enrique | Enrique Iglesias was a popular singer |
| Euro | The currency was introduced to the world |
| Exxon | Exxon and Mobil merged to form ExxonMobil in 1999 |
| Fargo | The film Fargo won two Oscars in 1997 |
| Felicity | The TV show Felicity was popular among young adults in 1999 |
| Frasier | Frasier was a popular television show in the late 90s |
| Frost | Inspired by the infamous Y2K 'Millennium Bug' scare |
| Furbie | Furby toys were a craze among kids |
| Gallagher | Noel Gallagher's band, Oasis, released an album in 1999 |
| Garcia | Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead frontman, was an icon of the era |
| Garfield | The comic strip cat was a household name |
| Gecko | The mascot of Geico, which was growing in popularity |
| Goku | The main character of the popular anime Dragon Ball Z |
| Goosebumps | Goosebumps books were popular among kids in 1999 |
| Groovy | A slang term used frequently in the 90s |
| Grunge | The music genre was influential in the 90s |
| Gucci | The brand was a fashion trendsetter |
| Hanson | Hanson, a popular band in the late 90s, released an album in 1999 |
| Homer | The Simpsons, featuring the character Homer, was a popular TV show in 1999 |
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Technology Inspired Dog Names
1999 was notable for technological advancements and innovations, which can be a unique source of dog names.
| Name | Description |
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| AOL | Homage to the popular internet service provider of the 90s |
| Bandwidth | Named after the measure of data transfer speed |
| Bit | The smallest unit of information in computing |
| Cisco | Named after the technology conglomerate |
| Codec | This refers to the device or program that compresses data |
| Cookie | Cookie in tech terms is a packet of data a website stores on the user's computer |
| DialUp | In memory of the internet connection method of the 90s |
| Dotcom | Dotcom companies were a big deal in 1999 |
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| Ethernet | Ethernet is a technology for networking computers |
| Firewall | Named after the security technology to protect the network |
| Giga | For a big dog, as giga is a unit of measurement in computing |
| Java | Java was a popular programming language in 1999 |
| Macintosh | After the Apple computer model |
| Modem | A tribute to the device that allowed us to connect to the internet |
| Napster | In honor of the pioneer of digital music sharing |
| Netscape | Inspired by the web browser that dominated in the 90s |
| Nokia | Named after the famous mobile phone manufacturer |
| Palm | After Palm Inc., the handheld devices company |
| Pentium | Named after the popular Intel microprocessor |
| Pixel | Perfect for a small or spotted dog, a pixel is the smallest unit of a digital image |
| Spam | No email inbox was safe from spam in 1999 |
| Windows | Named after the ubiquitous operating system |
| Yahoo | For dogs who love to bark, named after the web service company |
| Yahoo | For dogs who love to bark, named after the web service company |
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Famous Personalities Dog Names
Many famous personalities came into limelight or were at their peak in 1999.
| Name | Description |
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| Beethoven | A nod to Ludwig van Beethoven, the famous composer and pianist |
| Brando | For Marlon Brando, an influential actor |
| Capote | For Truman Capote, a celebrated American author |
| Chaplin | To honor Charlie Chaplin, a comic actor and filmmaker |
| Churchill | Recalls Winston Churchill, a prominent statesman and writer |
| Cleopatra | Recalls Cleopatra, the famous queen of ancient Egypt |
| Dali | In memory of Salvador Dali, a renowned surrealist artist |
| Einstein | Named after Albert Einstein, the famous physicist known for his theory of relativity |
| Freud | For Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis |
| Galileo | Honoring Galileo Galilei, a central figure in the scientific revolution |
| Gandhi | Respects Mohandas Gandhi, a significant political and spiritual leader |
| Hawking | Honoring Stephen Hawking, a renowned theoretical physicist |
| Hemingway | Pays tribute to Ernest Hemingway, a celebrated novelist |
| Hendrix | This name celebrates Jimi Hendrix, a wildly influential guitarist |
| Jagger | A tribute to Mick Jagger, the renowned lead singer of the Rolling Stones |
| Lennon | A tribute to John Lennon, a member of the Beatles |
| Madonna | Inspired by Madonna, a pop music icon |
| Monroe | Inspired by Marilyn Monroe, a well-known actress and model of the 20th century |
| Picasso | In honor of Pablo Picasso, a leading figure in 20th-century art |
| Presley | Honoring Elvis Presley, the 'King of Rock and Roll' |
| Shakespeare | Commemorates William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in history |
| Streisand | Named after Barbra Streisand, a famous singer and actress |
| Thatcher | Named after Margaret Thatcher, the UK's first female prime minister |
| Tolkien | For J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of 'The Lord of the Rings' |
| Turing | Honors Alan Turing, a key figure in the development of computing |
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Sports Inspired Dog Names
Names can be inspired by popular sports stars or teams in 1999.
| Name | Description |
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| Ace | A term used in tennis when a player serves so well the opponent can't return it |
| Backflip | Inspired by gymnastics, perfect for a dog with energetic and acrobatic tendencies |
| Bogey | A golf term used when a player is one stroke over par |
| Bowling | Inspired by the popular sport, perfect for a dog who loves to 'roll' around |
| Capriati | Named after Jennifer Capriati, a world-class tennis player |
| Curling | For a dog who enjoys the winter sport or simply has curly fur |
| Dribble | A basketball term, perfect for a dog who loves to chase balls |
| Freestyle | A term used in swimming and skiing, for a dog who loves to do things their own way |
| Gretzky | Named after Wayne Gretzky, a legendary hockey player |
| Heisman | In honor of the prestigious award given in college football |
| Homer | A classic baseball term meaning a home run |
| Jockey | A tribute to the riders in horse racing |
| Kicker | A role in multiple sports, including football and soccer |
| Knockout | A term from boxing that also describes a stunningly beautiful dog |
| Nascar | For a dog with a need for speed, inspired by the famous car racing circuit |
| Pele | A name inspired by the world-renowned soccer player, Pele |
| Puck | A nod to hockey, where the 'puck' is the center of the action |
| Racer | Inspired by the high-speed excitement of car racing |
| Rugby | Inspired by the rough and tumble sport of the same name |
| Shuttlecock | A nod to badminton, for a dog who loves to 'fetch' |
| Slalom | A nod to the zigzag course of competitive skiing |
| Slam | A term often used in basketball to describe a 'slam' dunk |
| Sprint | A term that embodies speed and energy, as in track and field events |
| Striker | A position in soccer, perfect for an aggressive dog |
| Tackle | A critical move in football, perfect for a big, strong dog |
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Music Inspired Dog Names
1999 was a year with many hit songs and iconic musicians, which can be used as dog names.
| Name | Description |
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| Axl | Axl Rose, frontman of Guns N' Roses, was a '90s music icon |
| Beethoven | For the classical music lovers |
| Beyonce | 'Bills, Bills, Bills' by Destiny's Child made Beyonce a '90s icon |
| Bonnie | Bonnie Raitt's music was popular in the '90s |
| Britney | Named after Britney Spears, pop music icon of the '90s |
| Cher | 'Believe' by Cher was a massive hit in 1999 |
| Dylan | Bob Dylan's music was influential in the '90s as much as in the '60s |
| Elvis | This name honors the 'King of Rock and Roll', Elvis Presley |
| Enya | Enya's ethereal music was loved by many in the '90s |
| Garth | Garth Brooks was a key figure in '90s country music |
| Hendrix | For fans of Jimi Hendrix, the legendary guitarist |
| Jagger | Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones, was and still is a major figure in music |
| Joplin | Janis Joplin's music remained popular throughout the '90s |
| Jovi | Bon Jovi's music was part of the '90s soundtrack |
| Lennox | Annie Lennox had several popular songs in the '90s |
| Madonna | 'Like a Prayer' is one of her many hits from the '90s |
| Marley | Bob Marley's music continued to inspire throughout the '90s |
| Mercury | Freddie Mercury's influence extended well into the '90s |
| Nirvana | This band defined the grunge movement of the '90s |
| Santana | Carlos Santana's 'Supernatural' album was a smash hit in 1999 |
| Sebastian | Inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach |
| Stevie | Stevie Nicks' solo career flourished in the 90's |
| Tupac | Tupac Shakur's influence in rap was prominent in the '90s |
| Usher | Usher's music career took off in the '90s |
| Whitney | Whitney Houston's powerful vocals were a '90s staple |
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Movie Inspired Dog Names
There were many popular movies in 1999 that can provide inspiration for dog names.
| Name | Description |
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| Anakin | In 1999, 'Star Wars Episode I' introduced us to a young Anakin Skywalker |
| Bandit | A fitting name for a dog, inspired by 'The Mask of Zorro' |
| Cole | The name of the young boy in 'The Sixth Sense' |
| Cruise | Tom Cruise starred in 'Magnolia', which was released in 1999 |
| Durden | The last name of Brad Pitt's character in 'Fight Club' |
| Elena | Zorro's love interest in 'The Mask of Zorro' was named Elena |
| Frodo | A nod to 'The Lord of the Rings' which was being filmed in 1999 |
| Green | A nod to the 1999 film 'Green Mile' |
| JarJar | Love him or hate him, Jar Jar Binks from 'Star Wars Episode I' is memorable |
| Lester | The main character in 'American Beauty' was named Lester |
| Magnolia | A nod to the 1999 film of the same name |
| Malkovich | Inspired by the film 'Being John Malkovich' |
| Marla | 'Fight Club' also introduced us to the character Marla Singer |
| Mena | Inspired by Mena Suvari's performance in 'American Beauty' |
| Morpheus | This character from 'The Matrix' would give any dog a powerful name |
| Neo | Inspired by Keanu Reeves' character in the 1999 film, 'The Matrix' |
| Padme | 'Star Wars Episode I' also brought us the character Padme Amidala |
| Qui-Gon | This Jedi Master from 'Star Wars Episode I' makes for a distinguished dog name |
| Ricky | 'American Beauty', a 1999 film, featured a character named Ricky |
| Sixth | Inspired by the 1999 film 'The Sixth Sense' |
| Sleepy | A dwarf's name from the 1999 film 'Dwarfs' would be fitting for a lazy dog |
| Spike | A nod to the 1999 film 'Being John Malkovich', directed by Spike Jonze |
| Trinity | Pulled from 'The Matrix', a film released in 1999 |
| Tyler | Inspired by 'Fight Club', a movie released in 1999 |
| Zorro | The 1999 film 'The Mask of Zorro' would inspire many dog names |
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