Whether you prefer classic films from the Golden Age of cinema, modern comedies, or super spooky thrillers, there are plenty of dog names from movies that could be the perfect fit for your adorable pup. And you can even find endless inspiration for your new dog's name right in your Netflix queue. Not only are some of the world's favorite films jam-packed with ideal dog names, but a movie-inspired name will make your dog seem totally cultured, too. Just don't be surprised if he or she gets really, really into film theory.

To help you generate some ideas if you’re struggling to name your furry friend, here’s a list of 165 names inspired by movies and their characters.

The most popular dog names from movies

The best part about naming your new dog after a character from a movie is the never-ending inspiration. No matter your dog's breed, size, appearance, or personality, you're sure to find a name that suits him or her perfectly. Here's a list of some of the most popular dog names in the United States—according to a survey conducted by BarkBox, BARK, and Super Chewer—that also appear in some of the world's most beloved films.

• Annie: From the comedy-meets-drama Annie. Bonus points if your dog has a reddish coat!
• Apollo: From the Rocky film series. Sure, it may be a little on the nose if your dog is a Boxer, but we say, go for it.
• Bella: From one of the world's most famous young-adult film series Twilight. Let's just hope your Bella isn't so brooding.
• Charlie: From the 1971 classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Just don't give your Charlie any chocolate, please.
• Loki: From the Avengers and Thor Marvel movie series. We're sure your Loki won't have the same sibling rivalry as the big-screen Loki.
• Luna: From the world-renowned Harry Potter film series. It's magical how your dog can manage to get food off the counter, so why not name her after a young witch?
• Max: From the action-packed Mad Max film series. Who, besides your dog, would you want on your side in a post-apocalyptic world, anyway?
• Nala: From the Disney classic The Lion King. It's the perfect pick for a feisty, leader-of-the-pack girl dog.
• Rhett: From the silver screen classic, Gone With the Wind. Choose this name if you want your pooch to seem like a total intellectual.
• Rocky: From the Rocky movie series, of course. Just don't be surprised if your dog's barks start to sound a lot like "Adrian"!

Tips for naming your new dog

When you're adding a furry family member, your to-do list may seem endless. After weeks of shopping for a super comfortable bed, choosing the healthiest kibble, and stocking up his or her toy collection, you just might forget the most important part of bringing home doggo: choosing the perfect name.

Our advice? Choose a name that's meaningful to your family. Remember, the whole gang is going to have to love this name for years and years to come. We know it's easier said than done, so here are a few tips for choosing the right dog name:

• Consider names with one to two syllables and hard consonants. These names will be much easier for your dog to hear and understand.
• Avoid names that might sound like a command, such as "sit" and "Kit."
• Choose a name that's easy to say and spell. Your family, friends, and veterinarian will be using this name for years.
• Don't choose a name that could be considered embarrassing or offensive. If you'd be embarrassed to yell your dog's name in the park, don't do it.

Famous dog names from movies

Did you know the first doggy actor graced the silver screen in 1905? Since then, countless dogs have starred in some of the world's most famous films. Get inspired by these big screen bow-wows.

• Buddy (Air Bud)
• Chance (Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey)
• Shadow (Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey)
• Fly (Babe)
• Marley (Marley and Me)
• Petey (The Little Rascals)
• Perdita (101 Dalmatians)
• Pongo (101 Dalmatians)
• Samantha (I Am Legend)
• Scooby (Scooby-Doo)
• Charlie (All Dogs Go to Heaven)
• Balto (Balto)
• Toto (The Wizard of Oz)
• Lassie (Lassie)
• Beethoven (Beethoven)
• Daisy (John Wick)
• Cujo (Cujo)
• Benji (Benji)
• Otis (The Adventures of Milo and Otis)
• Bolt (Bolt)
• Reggie (Strays)
• Snoopy (The Peanuts Movie)
• Lulu (Dog)
• Zero (The Nightmare Before Christmas)

Female dog names from movies

From Scarlett O'Hara to Furiosa, there's plenty of dog-naming inspiration to draw from the ladies of the silver screen—whether your dog is a refined, southern belle or a rough-and-tumble kind of girl.

• Diana (Wonder Woman)
• Dottie (A League of Their Own)
• Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz)
• Elle (Legally Blonde)
• Elsa (Frozen)
• Jo (Little Women)
• Leia (Star Wars)
• Maya (Zero Dark Thirty)
• Ripley (Alien)
• Katniss (The Hunger Games)
• Holly (Breakfast at Tiffany's)
• Trinity (The Matrix)
• Allie (The Notebook)
• Wednesday (The Addams Family)
• Morticia (The Addams Family)
• Buttercup (The Princess Bride)
• Jovie (Elf)
• Lizzy (Pride and Prejudice)
• Arwen (The Lord of the Rings)
• Galadriel (The Lord of the Rings)
• Rose (Titanic)
• Jean Grey (X-Men)
• Tess (Ocean’s Eleven)
• Maleficent (Maleficent)
• Cady (Mean Girls)
• Regina (Mean Girls)
• Gretchen (Mean Girls)
• Thelma (Thelma & Louise)
• Sally (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
• Baby (Dirty Dancing)
• Winifred (Hocus Pocus)

Male dog names from movies

Looking for the perfect moniker for your dashing new dude? Look no further than some of Hollywood's favorite male movie characters.

• Adonis (Creed)
• Bond (Spectre)
• Chuck (Cast Away)
• Indiana or Indy (Indiana Jones)
• Jack (The Pirates of the Caribbean)
• Luke (Star Wars)
• Marty (Back to the Future)
• Red (The Shawshank Redemption)
• Thor (Thor)
• Tyler (Fight Club)
• Peeta (The Hunger Games)
• Edward (Twilight)
• Jacob (Twilight)
• Yoda (Star Wars)
• Chewie (Star Wars)
• Kylo (Star Wars)
• Neo (The Matrix)
• Morpheus (The Matrix)
• Noah (The Notebook)
• Darcy (Pride and Prejudice)
• Westley (The Princess Bride)
• Eric Draven (The Crow)
• Paddington (Paddington)
• Jenko (21 Jump Street)
• Otho (Beetlejuice)
• Kevin (Home Alone)
• Gomez (The Addams Family)
• Pugsley (The Addams Family)
• Forrest (Forrest Gump)
• Doc (Back to the Future)
• Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings)
• Spock (Star Trek)
• Amadeus (Amadeus)

Magical Disney dog names

Disney movies and cartoons delight people of all ages, and you might have a favorite character that you can use as inspiration for your dog’s name. Here are some options to get you started.

• Pluto
• Goofy
• Bongo
• Mickey
• Minnie
• Donald
• Trusty (Lady and the Tramp)
• Jock (Lady and the Tramp)
• Peg (Lady and the Tramp)
• Lady (Lady and the Tramp)
• Hercules (Hercules)
• Baloo (The Jungle Book)
• Mowgli (The Jungle Book)
• Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
• Sebastian (The Little Mermaid)
• Peter (Peter Pan)
• Tinker Bell (Peter Pan)
• Nana (Peter Pan)
• Aladdin (Aladdin)
• Jasmine (Aladdin)
• Jafar (Aladdin)
• Gideon (Pinocchio)
• Cleo (Pinocchio)
• Figaro (Pinocchio)
• Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
• Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
• Mufasa (The Lion King)
• Stitch (Lilo & Stich)
• Lilo (Lilo & Stich)

Dog names from comedies

If a certain comedy makes you laugh every time you watch it, and you have funny lines from it memorized, consider naming your dog after a character in the movie. That way, your pet’s name will be associated with humor and fun. Check out these names, as a few examples.

• Cher (Clueless)
• Ace (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective)
• Ron (Anchorman)
• Ferris (Ferris Bueller's Day Off)
• Clifford (Clifford the Big Red Dog)
• Bridget (Bridget Jones's Diary)
• Clark (National Lampoon’s Vacation)
• Axel (Beverly Hills Cop)
• Lydia (Beetlejuice)
• Delia (Beetlejuice)
• Homer (The Simpsons Movie)
• Bart (The Simpsons Movie)
• Mei Lee (Turning Red)
• Ted (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure)
• Rufus (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure)
• Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Dog names from horror movies

A thrilling horror movie is going to keep you at the edge of your seat, and you might end up rooting for the hero or the villain. Here are some names from horror movies that might be the right choice for your powerful canine companion.

• Carrie (Carrie)
• Sidney (Scream)
• Randy (Scream)
• Gale (Scream)
• Dewey (Scream)
• Hannibal (The Silence of the Lambs)
• Clarice (The Silence of the Lambs)
• Norman (Psycho)
• Freddy (A Nightmare on Elm Street)
• Lestat (Interview with the Vampire)
• Louis (Interview with the Vampire)
• Armand (Interview with the Vampire)
• Pennywise (It)
• Jason (Friday the 13th)
• Chucky (Child’s Play)
• Jigsaw (Saw)
• Jekyll (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)
• Quint (Jaws)
• Dracula (Bram Stoker’s Dracula)
• Pearl (Pearl)
• Selene (Underworld)
• Akasha (Queen of the Damned)