60 Pet Names from Movies

Shiloh, Lassie, Garfield ... you've seen the movies, so why not name your beloved pet after one of them? From heroic tales of dogs finding their way home to magical cats full of mischief, these dog and cat names are great for any pet. (We've also thrown in a few special names -- think lions, wolves, even a raccoon -- for those pets that exceed their everyday talents.)

• Balto
  Movie: Balto
  Based on a true story, this sled dog makes a dangerous journey to bring back a cure for a deadly epidemic in Alaska.
• Beatrice
  Movie: Best in Show
  Beatrice is a Weimaraner competing in a prestigious dog show in this comedy.
• Beethoven
  Movie: Beethoven
  A troublesome Saint Bernard brings chaos wherever he goes in this family film.
• Benji
  Movie: Benji
  A stray dog goes on a mission to save two kidnapped children.
• Bingo
  Movie: Bingo
  A lively circus dog befriends a young boy and helps him fit in with the other kids.
• Bolt
  Movie: Bolt
  This action-star American white shepherd goes on a journey to save a friend he believes to be in danger.
• Buddy
  Movie: Air Bud
  A stray golden retriever meets a boy who discovers the dog's amazing talent -- playing basketball!
• Buck
  Movie: Call of the Wild
  Half Saint Bernard, half sheepdog, this pet is stolen from his home and taken to the Yukon to work as a sled dog.
• Butch
  Movie: Best in Show
  This poodle competes in a dog show in this hilarious comedy.
• Chance
  Movie: Homeward Bound
  An American bulldog teams up with a golden retriever and Himalayan cat to find their way back home.
• Charlie
  Movie: All Dogs Go to Heaven
  This German shepherd mix returns from the dead to find his killer.
• Copper
  Movie: The Fox and the Hound
  An animated film about a hound that befriends a young fox, unbeknownst to the fact that they will be forced to be enemies later in life.
• Cujo
  Movie: Cujo
  Based on Steven King's novel, a rabid Saint Bernard terrorizes a small town.
• Fang
  Movie: Harry Potter series
  Hagrid's Neapolitan mastiff in the Harry Potter series.
• Gus
  Movie: Iron Will
  Gus is the lead sled dog in this movie about a challenging cross-country dogsled race.
• Hachi/Hachiko
  Movie: Hachi: A Dog's Tale
  This tearjerking tale follows an Akita as it waits each day for the return of its deceased owner.
• Hooch
  Movie: Turner and Hooch
  The dog of a deceased man is adopted by a detective to help with a murder investigation. (Hooch is a Dogue de Bordeaux, a rare French dog breed.)
• Hubert
  Movie: Best in Show
  This loveable bloodhound competes for the title Best in Show in this comedy.
• Lady
  Movie: Lady and the Tramp
  A romantic tale between a high-class cocker spaniel and a street-smart mutt.
• Lassie
  Movie: Lassie
  This film follows the story of a rough collie and her many escapades.
• Marley
  Movie: Marley and Me
  A touching film about a troublesome -- but loved -- yellow lab and his family.
• Marmaduke
  Movie: Marmaduke
  A bumbling Great Dane causes constant mischief when his family moves to a new neighborhood.
• Miss Agnes
  Movie: Best in Show
  Miss Agnes is a high-class shih tzu competing in a dog show in this comedy.
• Old Yeller
  Movie: Old Yeller
  This classic follows a young boy and his beloved yellow Labrador.
• Pencil
  Movie: Year of the Dog
  A film about a woman coping with the loss of her pet beagle.
• Pongo
  Movie: 101 Dalmatians
  Pongo is the father dalmatian looking for his stolen pups in this animated film.
• Purdy
  Movie: 101 Dalmatians
  Purdy is the mother dalmatian looking for her stolen pups in this animated film.
• Odie
  Movie: Garfield
  Odie the dog is Garfield's goofy sidekick.
• Otis
  Movie: The Adventures of Milo and Otis
  A pug embarks on a mission to find his beloved friend, Milo the cat.
• Reno
  Movie: Top Dog
  Reno, a briard, teams up with a cop in this action flick.
• Rosebud
  Movie: Air Buddies
  A sequel to Air Bud, Rosebud is one of the puppies in this cute film.
• Scooby
  Movie: Scooby Doo
  This wacky Great Dane embarks on plenty of journeys with his owner, Shaggy, and the rest of the gang.
• Shadow
  Movie: Homeward Bound
  A golden retriever teams up with an American bulldog and a Himalayan cat to find their way back home.
• Skip
  Movie: My Dog Skip
  A Jack Russell terrier befriends a young boy and helps him fit in.
• Snoopy
  Movie: Charlie Brown movies
  Snoopy the beagle is Charlie Brown's dog.
• Toto
  Movie: Wizard of Oz
  Dorothy's cairn terrier, Toto, joins her on a journey down the yellow brick road.
• Shasta
  Movie: Snow Buddies
  Shasta is a Siberian husky puppy in this Air Bud sequel.
• Shiloh
  Movie: Shiloh
  A beagle is saved by a young boy in this classic.
• Winky
  Movie: Best in Show
  Winky is a Norwich terrier competing for the Best in Show title in this comedy.
• Winn-Dixie
  Movie: Because of Winn-Dixie
  This mischievous mixed-breed dog helps a young girl make new friends.

• Aslan
  Movie: The Chronicles of Narnia
  This powerful lion is present in The Chronicles of Narnia series.
• Berlioz
  Movie: The Aristocats
  This little black kitten is the youngest in the litter.
• Cheshire
  Movie: Alice in Wonderland
  The Cheshire cat is a grinning character in this classic film.
• Duchess
  Movie: The Aristocats
  The mother of three kittens, Duchess is an all-white cat.
• Felix
  Movie: Felix the Cat
  This silly cartoon cat first came to fame during the silent film era.
• Garfield
  Movie: Garfield
  This famous orange cat stars in the Garfield cartoons.
• Marie
  Movie: The Aristocats
  The all-white kitten in the animated film.
• Meeko
  Movie: Pocahontas
  Meeko, a playful raccoon, is the friend of Pocahontas in this Disney classic.
• Milo
  Movie: Milo and Otis
  This young cat embarks on a journey to reunite with his friend, a pug named Otis.
• Mr. Bigglesworth
  Movie: Austin Powers
  This hairless cat is Dr. Evil's pet in this comedy.
• Nala
  Movie: The Lion King
  Nala is a young lion and Simba's love interest in this animated movie.
• Nermal
  Movie: Garfield
  Nermal, a small gray tabby cat, is an annoyance to Garfield.
• Oliver
  Movie: Oliver and Company
  A young kitten teams up with a gang of dogs in this animated film.
• Sassy
  Movie: Homeward Bound
  This Himalayan cat embarks on an adventure with two dogs to find their way back home.
• Simba
  Movie: The Lion King
  This little lion inherits the kingdom in this Disney classic.
• Snowbell
  Movie: Stuart Little
  This Persian torments Stuart Little, a mouse, in this fun film.
• Mr. Tinkles
  Movie: Cats and Dogs
  An evil Persian, Mr. Tinkles, hopes to conquer the world in this furball-filled comedy.
• Thomas
  Movie: The Aristocats
  Thomas is an orange alley cat that helps Duchess and her kittens.
• Toulouse
  Movie: The Aristocats
  The orange kitten in the animated movie.
• Tom
  Movie: Tom and Jerry: The Movie
  A cartoon cat embarks on adventures with his friend, a mouse.