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100+ Ultimate List of Disney Dog Names

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In Disney's world of wonder bright,

Dreams take flight and hearts ignite,

Dogs prance and play, their spirits light,

In this realm of joy, magic's might.

Looks like you’ve got a dog from this majestic world. Is it a Dalmatian? Basset Hound? Great Dane? Shih Tzu? Or a German Shepherd? Because all of these breeds, among many others, have featured in the Disney world. 

Disney's fascination with dogs dates back to its early days when animators first brought Pluto, Mickey's faithful friend, to life. Since then, a parade of unforgettable canine characters has marched onto the screens: the adventurous Tramp from "Lady and the Tramp," the mischievous Max from "The Little Mermaid," and the lovably clumsy Bolt. And these dogs don’t just represent sidekicks but loyalty and bravery. 

Let’s find a great name for your dog from Disney’s magical world. 

Top 100 Disney Dog Names

Dog Name

Movie

1. Lady

Lady and the Tramp

2. Perdita

101 Dalmatians

3. Pongo

101 Dalmatians

4. Lucky

101 Dalmatians

5. Jasper

101 Dalmatians

6. Horace

101 Dalmatians

7. Copper

The Fox and the Hound

8. Tod

The Fox and the Hound

9. Toby

The Great Mouse Detective

10. Jock

Lady and the Tramp

11. Einstein

Back to the Future

(Disney-owned now)

12. Rex

Toy Story

13. Slinky Dog

Toy Story

14. Dug

Up

15. Alpha

Up

16. Betty

Lady and the Tramp II

17. Scamp

Lady and the Tramp II

18. Brutus

The Fox and the Hound

19. Daisy

The Incredible Journey

20. White Fang

White Fang

21. Charlie

All Dogs Go to Heaven

22. Itchy

All Dogs Go to Heaven

23. Trixie

Toy Story 4

24. Toby

The Fox and the Hound

25. Maximus

Tangled

26. Perdita

101 Dalmatians

27. Patch

101 Dalmatians

28. Copper

The Fox and the Hound

29. Rusty

The Fox and the Hound

30. Buster

The Incredibles

31. Wag the Dog

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

32. Bruiser

Legally Blonde

33. Rosie

Lady and the Tramp II

34. Coco

Coco

35. Milo

The Mask

36. Dottie

The Fox and the Hound

37. Buddy

Air Bud

38. Chester

Shrek 2

39. Poochie

The Simpsons Movie

40. Penny

Lady and the Tramp

41. Hunter

Bolt

42. Frankie

The Secret Life of Pets

43. Baxter

Anchorman

44. Skip

Skip

45. Fido

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle

46. Rufus

Kim Possible

47. Sammy

The Wild

48. Shiloh

Shiloh

49. Toby

Toby’s Big Adventure

50. Chip

Bolt

51. Butch

Lady and the Tramp

52. Fifi

Lady and the Tramp

53. Rusty

The Fox and the Hound

54. Rocky

The Fox and the Hound

55. Rocco

Up

56. Sarabi

The Lion King

57. Mufasa

The Lion King

58. Zazu

The Lion King

59. Timon

The Lion King

60. Pumba

The Lion King

61. Max

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

62. Baxter

Anchorman

63. Marley

Marley & Me

64. Jake

Jake and the Never Land Pirates

65. Chloe

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

66. Maggie

The Simpsons Movie

67. Hooch

Turner & Hooch

68. Fifi

Lady and the Tramp

69. Rusty

The Fox and the Hound

70. Rocky

The Fox and the Hound

71. Zazu

The Lion King

72. Sultan

Aladdin

73. Chester

Shrek 2

74. Roxy

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

75. Maximus

Tangled

76. Zoro

The Three Musketeers

77. Taz

Space Jam

78.

Yodel

Yodeling Dog

79. Vega

Stargazer

80. Chester

Shrek 2

81. Rocco

Up

82. Jasper

101 Dalmatians

83. Max

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

84. Peppy

Peppy the Dog

85. Dundee

Crocodile Hunter

86. Booster

Inspector Gadget

87. Thunder

Bolt

88. Stewart

Stuart Little

89. Flash

Zootopia

90. Rex

Toy Story

91. Buster

The Incredibles

92. Olaf

Frozen

93. Rosie

Lady and the Tramp II

94. Milo

The Mask

95. Rusty

The Fox and the Hound

96. Nash

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

97. Otis

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle

98. Pixie

Pixie Hollow

99. Gizmo

Gremlins

100. Buster

The Incredibles

Disney Character Names for Dogs

Dalmatian

Why just stick to the dogs featured in Disney world? Mr. Walt has created many beautiful characters that can do justice to the beauty of your dog. Here are some names that you can go for – 

  • Mickey – Probably the most recognised Disney character in the world

  • Buzz – For a companion that will stick through ‘lightyears’ with you.

  • Nala – Simba’s strong and loyal friend

  • Simba – If you want to go with the king, himself

  • Stitch – Or do you like ‘Lilo’ more?

  • Nemo – Adventurous and courageous 

  • Maximus – Tangled in your love

  • Dug – It’ll only take you ‘Up’ in your life. 

  • Baloo – Jungle Book fan?

Disney Dog Male Names

A basset hound sits on a paved path in a green park.

If you want to go with the dogs that are featured in Disney, here are some great options for you!

  • Pluto – Mickey’s loyal friend. Now yours. 

  • Goofy – Clumsy but good-hearted

  • Tramp – The heartthrob from "Lady and the Tramp.".

  • Nana – St. Bernard’s are actually very nurturing and not just in Peter Pan.

  • Bolt – With smell receptors more than 10 times yours, your dog surely does have superpowers

  • Sultan – If yours is a striped one, just like Jasmine's faithful and gentle-hearted tiger-striped mutt in "Aladdin."

  • Patch – 1 of 101 Dalmatians

  • Rolly – Another Dalmatian

Disney Dog Female Names

How Much Does a Shih Tzu Cost?

The female canines did not stay any behind when it came to leaving a mark in the Disney world. Here are some names that can suit your dog’s beauty, loyalty and intelligence – 

  • Nana – Could go for a female dog as well.

  • Angel - Scamp's love interest in "Lady and the Tramp II, who is now about to be the angel of your life.

  • Annette – A Dalmatian

  • Collette – Another Dalmatian

  • Rita – The Saluki mix from "Oliver & Company."

  • Birdwell – The high-society Dalmatian

  • Sasha – The Husky from ‘Balto’

  • Missy – From "The Little Mermaid" TV series.

  • Sis – We know she was a cat from Cinderella but was treated just like a dog.

Interesting Facts about Disney

Great Dane 

While you’re taking inspiration from Disney World, here are some very interesting facts that a Disney fan like you should know.

  • Mickey Mouse has won 22 Academy Awards.

  • But Mickey was not always Mickey. It was called Moltimore Mouse until Walt’s wife, Lillian, convinced him to change it. (well, they say it right -  behind every successful man, there is a woman)

  • Sir Walt Disney was a high-school dropout. (The number of dropouts who made it big in the world does make us question things at times)

  • Till date, he is the record holder of most Oscars won by an individual – 22! 

There are many more such facts that will leave you astonished. After all, he sure was a Legend! 

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Article author Audrey Halfen

Audrey Halfen: Beta fish whisperer - whopping 9 months and counting! Once had a dog named Max, who I assertively claim is the cutest dog ever. Ready to throw down in a cute-off, if necessary.

Sources

  1. Stregowski, J. (2024, May 20). Common dog diseases and health issues. The Spruce Pets. https://www.thesprucepets.com/common-dog-health-problems-1117863

  2. Maniece, F. O. (2024, June 8). 25 facts about Walt Disney that even the biggest fans don’t know | Business Insider India. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/25-facts-about-walt-disney-that-even-the-biggest-fans-donapost-know/slidelist/110823536.cms#slideid=110823604

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