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Updated: May 23, 2024

Welcome to a unique compilation of pet labels that soared in popularity during the year 2013. This year witnessed an interesting blend of traditional and trendy names being chosen for man's best friend. The names listed on this page are a reflection of the times, showcasing the influences of popular culture, historic events, and personal preferences that shaped the naming trends of that year.

Dog lovers of 2013 seemed to have a penchant for human-like names, demonstrating the deep emotional connections between humans and their loyal companions. Yet, the list isn't devoid of the classic and evergreen options either. Whether you are conducting a research, seeking inspiration for naming your new furry friend or simply reminiscing the past, this page offers a comprehensive catalogue of dog names that reigned in 2013.

So, embark on this nostalgic journey to revisit the dog names that once captured hearts and minds. Who knows, you might even stumble upon a name that perfectly encapsulates your pet's personality or sparks a special memory from this particular year!

Name Reason to Choose
Draco Harry Potter names remained popular
Duke The popularity of this name was influenced by the Duke University basketball team
Ellie Ellie Goulding was a chart-topping artist
Elsa Disney's 'Frozen' was released in 2013, making this a trendy name for dogs
Finn The Adventure Time character was extremely popular in 2013
Flash Superhero names were in fashion for pets in 2013
Freddie The Queen biopic rekindled interest in Freddie Mercury
Frodo Lord of the Rings names remained popular
Fudge In 2013, names inspired by sweet treats were popular for pets
Gaga Lady Gaga's fanbase grew
Galaxy In 2013, names inspired by space and celestial bodies were trendy
Gandalf A central character in The Hobbit
Gatsby The release of 'The Great Gatsby' in 2013 made this a popular choice for dog names
Ginger This name was popular due to its association with the spice
Gizmo This name was popularized by the 'Gremlins' movie
Gru Despicable Me 2 was a hit in 2013
Harley A popular name due to the motorbike culture prevalent in 2013
Hazel This name was in trend in 2013 due to the popularity of the book and movie 'The Fault in Our Stars'
Heisenberg Breaking Bad's main character's alias
Hercules Names inspired by mythology were a trend in 2013
Hobbit The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was released in 2013
Holly This name was popular due to its association with the Christmas season
Honey Sweet and endearing names like Honey were in trend in 2013
Hulk The Marvel character remained popular
Iggy Rapper Iggy Azalea had a breakout year
Ironman Iron Man 3 was released in 2013
Jake The popularity of this name was influenced by the 'Adventure Time' cartoon character
Jasper This was a popular name in 2013 because of its appearance in the Twilight series
Jellybean Sweet, food-inspired names were popular among pet owners in 2013
Jess New Girl, starring the character Jess, was a favorite among TV viewers
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Nature Inspired Names

Names inspired by nature, including elements, animals, plants, etc., which were popular in 2013.
Name Description
Acorn Derived from the small, yet mighty seed of the oak tree
Aspen Named after the aspen tree, popular for its vibrant yellow fall color
Berry Reflects the small, sweet fruits found in nature
Blossom A name that signifies new beginnings and the beauty of nature
Breeze A name synonymous with the gentle winds of nature
Cypress Taken from the cypress tree, a symbol of longevity and endurance
Daisy Inspired by the simple yet beautiful daisy flower
Echo A name that brings to mind the sound of nature in open spaces
Fern Named after the lush, green fern plant
Flint Named after the hard, sedimentary rock often found in nature
Hazel Inspired by the hazel tree, known for its nuts and beautiful foliage
Juniper Named after the juniper tree, which is known for its berries and aromatic qualities
Maple Named after the maple tree which is recognized for its spectacular fall color
Marigold Named after the bright and cheerful marigold flower
Meadow This name represents open, grassy fields, reflecting a peaceful and natural environment
Moss This name is inspired by the soft, green plant that grows in moist, shady locations
Pebble This name is derived from small stones found on beaches and river beds
Pine Inspired by the pine tree, known for its evergreen qualities
Rain A symbol of life and rejuvenation inspired by the natural weather phenomenon
River Taken from nature's flowing water body, symbolizing continuity and movement
Sky A name that represents the vastness and beauty of the natural world above us
Spruce Derived from the majestic spruce tree, a symbol of strength and endurance
Sunset A name that signifies the beautiful end of a day
Thistle Inspired by the thistle plant, known for its unique and resilient nature
Willow This dog name is inspired by the willow tree, known for its grace and flexibility
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Movie Character Names

Names taken from popular film characters of movies released in 2013.
Name Description
Aragorn 'The Lord of the Rings' character inspired this dog name
Balboa Rocky Balboa from the 'Rocky' series is the inspiration behind this name
Bambi This name is inspired by the title character in Disney's 'Bambi'
Buzz This name is inspired by Buzz Lightyear, a character in the 'Toy Story' series
Darth This name is taken from the iconic 'Star Wars' character, Darth Vader
Django A character from Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained' inspired this name
Elsa The character from 'Frozen' inspired this dog name
Frodo A character in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy is the inspiration here
Gandalf Fans of 'The Lord of the Rings' series often name their pets after this character
Gollum Fans of 'The Lord of the Rings' series might name their dog after this character
Goose A character from 'Top Gun' is the inspiration for this pet name
Hercules This name is a nod to the Disney character
Hulk This name is inspired by the Marvel Comics character, popularized in movies
Kermit This name is inspired by Kermit, a character from 'The Muppets'
McLovin 'Superbad' fans might name their dog after this character
Mufasa The character Mufasa from 'The Lion King' inspired this name
Nemo A character from 'Finding Nemo' gave rise to this dog name
Pocahontas This name is inspired by the titular character in Disney's 'Pocahontas'
Rocky This name is a nod to the titular character in the 'Rocky' series
Simba This is a popular character from the 1994 film 'The Lion King'
Spartacus This name is a nod to the title character in the film 'Spartacus'
Sully This name is inspired by the character from 'Monsters, Inc.'
Thor This name is taken from the Marvel superhero, featured in several films
Woody This name references Woody from the 'Toy Story' series
Yoda 'Star Wars' enthusiasts might name their dog after this character
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TV Show Names

Names derived from popular TV shows that aired in 2013.
Name Description
Amy Named after Amy Farrah Fowler from 'The Big Bang Theory'
Arya Arya Stark from 'Game of Thrones' is the inspiration for this name
Barney Inspired by the character Barney Stinson from 'How I Met Your Mother' which was in its peak during 2013
Carrie This is a nod to the lead character of 'Homeland', Carrie Mathison
Cersei This name is a nod to Cersei Lannister from 'Game of Thrones'
Daenerys This name is inspired by a character from the hit series 'Game of Thrones' which aired in 2013
Daryl Inspired by Daryl Dixon, a character from the hit show 'The Walking Dead'
Dexter This references the popular crime drama series that aired from 2006 to 2013
Heisenberg Named after the pseudonym used by Walter White in the popular series 'Breaking Bad' which ended in 2013
Hodor Named after the loveable character from 'Game of Thrones'
Jesse Inspired by Jesse Pinkman from 'Breaking Bad'
Lannister Inspired by the powerful family from 'Game of Thrones'
Leonard Inspired by Leonard Hofstadter from 'The Big Bang Theory'
Lily This name is a nod to Lily Aldrin from 'How I Met Your Mother'
Marshall Named after Marshall Eriksen from 'How I Met Your Mother'
Meredith This name is a nod to Meredith Grey from the medical drama 'Grey's Anatomy' which was very popular in 2013
Penny Named after the popular character from the sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory'
Raj This name is a nod to Raj Koothrappali from 'The Big Bang Theory'
Robin Robin Scherbatsky from 'How I Met Your Mother' is the inspiration for this name
Sansa This name is taken from Sansa Stark, a character from 'Game of Thrones'
Sheldon This name is derived from Sheldon Cooper, a character from the sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory'
Skyler Inspired by Skyler White from 'Breaking Bad'
Ted Ted Mosby from 'How I Met Your Mother' inspired this name
Tyrion Named after Tyrion Lannister, a character from 'Game of Thrones'
Walter Named after the lead character from 'Breaking Bad', Walter White
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Celebrity Inspired Names

Names inspired by famous celebrities or their pets, which were popular in 2013.
Name Description
Adele Named after Adele, who won an Oscar for her song 'Skyfall' in 2013
Aniston Jennifer Aniston's 'We're the Millers' was a 2013 box office hit
Beyonce Inspired by popular singer Beyonce who released her self-titled album in 2013
Bruno Bruno Mars' 'Unorthodox Jukebox' won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2013 Grammy Awards
Drake Named after popular rapper Drake, who was at the peak of his career in 2013
Ellen Influenced by Ellen DeGeneres, a popular talk show host, known for her love of animals
Gaga Lady Gaga released her album 'Artpop' in 2013
Galifianakis Zach Galifianakis starred in the popular movie 'The Hangover Part III' in 2013
Gandalf Gandalf is a character from 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' which was released in 2013
Gatsby The Great Gatsby movie, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, was a big hit in 2013
Hanks Tom Hanks starred in the critically acclaimed movie 'Captain Phillips' in 2013
Hathaway Anne Hathaway won an Academy Award for 'Les Misérables' in 2013
Heisenberg Heisenberg is a character from 'Breaking Bad', which aired its final season in 2013
Lawrence In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence won an Oscar for 'Silver Linings Playbook'
Loki The character Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, gained popularity in 'Thor: The Dark World' in 2013
Miley Miley Cyrus made headlines in 2013 with her song 'Wrecking Ball'
Oprah Oprah Winfrey received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013
Perry Katy Perry's album 'Prism' was a hit in 2013
Pitt Brad Pitt starred in the popular movie 'World War Z' in 2013
Rihanna Rihanna was named the top artist of 2013 by Billboard
Swift Taylor Swift's 'Red Tour' was a major event in 2013
Tatum Channing Tatum starred in 'White House Down' in 2013
Thicke Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' was the best-selling single of 2013
Timberlake Justin Timberlake made a successful return to music in 2013 with 'The 20/20 Experience'
Washington Kerry Washington's show 'Scandal' was a hit in 2013
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Popular Names

To include the most commonly chosen dog names in 2013.
Name Description
Bailey Popular among both male and female dogs for its unisex appeal
Bella Inspired by the Twilight series which was popular during this time
Buddy A classic dog name symbolizing companionship
Charlie Chosen for its friendly and playful connotation
Chloe A chic, feminine name often chosen for smaller breeds
Coco A cute and playful name suitable for any breed
Cooper Favored for its strong, masculine sound
Daisy Popular for its association with sweetness and innocence
Dexter Became popular due to the TV show of the same name
Duke A noble name often chosen for larger, dignified breeds
Ginger A popular choice for red or orange-colored dogs
Jake A strong, masculine name for dogs
Leo An easy-to-remember name that's loved for its astrological significance
Lucy Remains a favorite due to its timeless appeal
Luna Gained popularity due to the rise in space-related names
Max A common choice due to its simplicity and ease of pronunciation
Milo Rising in popularity due to the movie 'Milo and Otis'
Molly A name that's both cute and easy to call out
Riley Popular for its Irish origins and unisex appeal
Rocky Popular among boxing fans and lovers of the Rocky film series
Rosie A charming, feminine name perfect for a lovable pet
Ruby A precious name for a precious pet, often chosen for its gemstone meaning
Sadie Favored for its old-fashioned charm
Toby A friendly, approachable name that's easy to call
Zoe A short, sweet name that dogs respond well to
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