Pixar is famous for creating unforgettable movies that touch and move people’s hearts. In many ways, our dogs can be like Pixar movies. They leave a significant mark on our lives and create wonderful memories with us. Why not choose from Pixar dog names for your companion?
A Pixar-inspired name is highly appropriate to give to a new dog. We’re sharing our list of top 40 Pixar dog names to spark your imagination and inspiration.
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Pixar Dog Names: Girl
Here are some of our favorite female Pixar characters with amazing personalities and stories.
- Atta (A Bug’s Life): Atta is a responsible character that just wants the best for her family. Her name would suit dogs with nurturing personalities, such as therapy dogs.
- Colette (Ratatouille) Colette is a strong and talented personality that loves to perfect her craft. Her name is excellent for intelligent dogs who love to learn complex tricks and aren’t afraid of taking risks.
- Dory (Finding Nemo): Dory’s name is perfect for devoted dogs who have a lot of love to give and always end up finding their way back home.
- Bo Peep (Toy Story): This name is for adventurous and savvy dogs. We can envision this name going to dogs in the herding group who love to make sure everyone’s accounted for and sticking together.
- Edna (The Incredibles): Edna is full of paradoxes. She’s small and bold, ambitious and supportive, and loud and pensive. Her name is perfect for the quirky dog that always does things that leaves you scratching your head and feeling perplexed.
- Elinor (Brave): Elinor is for dogs that have the personality of a mama bear. It’s a great name for dogs that are devoted, loving, and protective.
- Ellie (Up): Ellie makes others feel happy and comfortable being themselves. If you find a dog that always brings a smile to your face, Ellie just might be the name for her.
- Jessie (Toy Story): Jessie is determined, and not very much can get in her way. Her name is great for bold and driven dogs that aren’t afraid of facing challenges to get what they want.
- Merida (Brave): Merida is capable and doesn’t back down from a challenge. It’s a bonus if your dog has a red coat.
- Violet (The Incredibles): Violet may be shy, but she has a lot to give. Her name is for dogs that just get better the more you get to know them.
Pixar Dog Names: Boy
Our list of male Pixar names contains a diverse list of characters with qualities that match all kinds of dogs.
- Bing Bong (Inside Out): Bing Bong is silly but sincere. It’s the perfect name for loving dogs that just want to have some fun.
- Bruce (Finding Nemo): Bruce is a great name for gentle giants. It’s a name for large dogs that constantly get misunderstood because of their size.
- Dash (The Incredibles): This name is for the mischievous speed demon. At the end of the day, Dash just wants to be free and have fun, and many dogs can share that sentiment.
- Fergus (Brave): Fergus is a large character with a good-natured personality. This name is perfect for large dogs with nurturing temperaments.
- Flik (A Bug’s Life): Flik is small but brave. He’s an adventurous spirit and enjoys learning so that he can help others. This name is perfect for curious dogs that love being helpful.
- Hank (Finding Dory): Although Hank puts on a tough front, he’s actually a softie and enjoys being around friends. If your dog has a standoffish yet loyal personality, he might make a perfect Hank.
- Héctor (Coco): Héctor is a character that goes by misunderstood for most of the movie. We can totally see a lovable and misunderstood dog getting adopted and given the name, Héctor.
- Lightning (Cars): This name is for the flashy dog in your life who’s not afraid of the spotlight.
- Marlin (Finding Nemo): Marlin is a relentless and devoted character who will do anything to be with his loved ones. Dogs with protective and loyal personalities will undoubtedly live up to this name.
- Russell (Up): People just can’t stay mad at Russell for long. This name is perfect for dogs that get away with mischief because of their adorable personality and puppy eyes.
Cute Pixar Dog Names
Pixar created many iconic cute characters over the years. Here are our favorites.
- Boo (Monsters, Inc.): Boo’s not scared of monsters that look very different from her. Her name is great for dogs that have a lot of love for all kinds of dogs and humans.
- Buster (Toy Story 2): Buster is one of the first dogs featured in a Pixar movie. He’s a classic good boy, and his name is perfect for loyal dachshunds that will become lifelong friends.
- Coco (Coco): Coco is all about remembering her loved ones. This name is great for dogs that love spending time with their parents.
- Dante (Coco): Dante appears silly, but he’s pretty powerful. His name is great for the kinds of dogs that aren’t quite aware of their strength.
- Dot (A Bug’s Life): This name is well-suited for the tiny dog with a big personality that doesn’t let size get in the way of getting what she wants.
- Dug (Up): Dug is the ultimate good boy. He just wants to fit in, find a home, and chase squirrels all day.
- Forky (Toy Story 4): Forky is innocent and pure. If you have a dog that you want to protect at all costs, Forky might be the perfect name for him.
- Jack Jack (The Incredibles): Jack Jack is full of surprises. This name suits dogs that have personalities that don’t quite match their appearance.
- Nemo (Finding Nemo): This character doesn’t let his limitations weigh him down. His name is perfect for the underdogs that have become unlikely heroes that beat the odds.
- Squirt (Finding Nemo): This character quite literally goes with the flow. His name fits well with dogs that just like to relax, have a good time, and see where life takes them.
Pixar Dog Names for Pairs
There are several noteworthy dynamic duos in Pixar movies. Here are some names for homes with multiple dogs.
- Arlo and Spot (The Good Dinosaur): Arlo and Spot are unlikely friends that couldn’t look more different from each other. While this pair of names works for dogs, we could also see it working well with a dog and cat that surprisingly get along.
- Barley and Ian (Onward): Barley and Ian start with completely different beliefs, but they grow extremely close. So, these names fit dogs that became unlikely friends.
- Buzz and Woody (Toy Story): Buzz and Woody are great names for a pair of dogs that have different temperaments but share a love for a good adventure.
- Ellie and Karl (Up): Ellie and Karl may not have had a lot of screen time together, but you know that they lived a long and full life together. We can see this pair of names getting bestowed to dogs that share a lifelong friendship.
- Harris, Huber, and Hamish (Brave): These names are great for dogs that seem to egg each other on and get into mischief. Although Harris, Huber, and Hamish get into silly antics, they’re good boys at the end of the day.
- Mike and Sullivan (Monsters, Inc.): These names are perfect for an unlikely pair of dogs that become inseparable best friends.
- Mirage and Syndrome (The Incredibles): This is a fun pair of names for highly intelligent dogs that can sometimes get each other into trouble.
- Remy and Alfredo (Ratatouille): These names are great for a pair of dogs where there’s a clear leader and a follower.
- Tuck and Roll (A Bug’s Life): If you have a pair of dogs that loves to cheer others up and get into mischief, these names are perfect for them.
- WALL-E and EVE (WALL-E): This set of names is for inseparable dogs that love living and experiencing life together as a bonded pair.
Final Thoughts on the Best Pixar Names
Just like how Pixar movies contain important life lessons, we can learn so much from our dogs. So, it’s fitting to give your dog a Pixar-inspired name. There are many rich characters to choose from, and any of these Pixar dog names will be a wonderful name for your dog.
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Dr. Sabrina Kong graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in England in 2016 and has been working at a small animal clinic in Northern California since then. She grew up in the Bay Area and got her bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She also became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through a program at the University of Tennessee.
When she isn’t in the clinic taking care of her four-legged patients, she enjoys traveling and trying new foods with her friends and her three-legged dog, Apollo. She adopted Apollo from her clinic when he was a puppy with numerous health issues. Dr. Kong truly cares about taking care of animals.