Disney is a household name in many homes. Dedicated fans fill rooms with Mickey statues, stream Pixar movies on Disney+, and wear character T-shirts as a badge of honor. Diehard Disney enthusiasts even pass their obsession onto their pets with themed collars, cutesie costumes, and pet names.
If you’re a lover of all things Disney, you’ve likely already considered naming your cat or dog after one of your favorite characters. However, if you’re unsure what moniker to give your pet, we have plenty of suggestions.
90 Disney Pet Names
These Disney pet names are inspired by some of the most popular animal characters and a few other recognizable Disney faces. This list by no means includes every single Disney-influenced pet name (a list like that would go “to infinity and beyond”), but it does give you 90 ideas to get the wheels turning.
Popular Disney Dogs That Make Perfect Pet Names
Check out this list of famous Disney canines to see if one suits your pup pal. Of course, there’s no reason these names couldn’t work for cats, too, but you’re more likely to see them associated with dogs.
Test a few ideas on your pup to see which ones get a reaction. Do any of these names make your dog’s ears perk up when you say them?
- Pluto (a Disney legend, of course)
- Lafayette (from The Aristocats)
- Napoleon (from The Aristocats)
- Trusty (from Lady and the Tramp)
- Jock (from Lady and the Tramp)
- Lady (from Lady and the Tramp)
- Tramp (from Lady and the Tramp)
- Scamp (from Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure)
- Angel (from Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure)
- Pongo (from 101 Dalmatians)
- Lucky (from 101 Dalmatians)
- Perdita (from 101 Dalmatians)
- Rolly (from 101 Dalmatians)
- Oddball (from 102 Dalmatians — she’s the pup in the live-action movie that doesn’t have her spots)
- Nana (from Peter Pan)
- Bruno (from Cinderella)
- Max (from The Little Mermaid)
- Percy (from Pocahontas)
- Dodger (from Oliver and Company)
- Tito (from Oliver and Company)
- Einstein (from Oliver and Company)
- Georgette (from Oliver and Company)
- Bolt (from Bolt)
- Copper (from The Fox and the Hound)
- Dug (from Up)
- Slinky (from Toy Story)
- Buster (from Toy Story)
- Zero (from The Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Beau (from Tangled)
- Sparky (from Frankenweenie)
- Little Brother (from Mulan)
- Toby (from The Great Mouse Detective)
Pet Names Inspired by Unforgettable Disney Felines
Disney also has its fair share of memorable felines, both domestic and wild. Just as the dog names could be used for cats, you could use some of these for your dog. However, you’re more likely to find kitties with these names over pups.
Try out a few on your pet when you’re deciding what to name them and narrow down your choices. See how your cat reacts when you say your favorites. Your cat’s body language will likely give you a clue or two about what they think.
- Tigger (from Winnie the Pooh)
- Duchess (from The Aristocats)
- Marie (from The Aristocats)
- Toulouse (from The Aristocats)
- Berlioz (from The Aristocats)
- Thomas O’Malley (from The Aristocats)
- Figaro (from Pinocchio — and also Minnie Mouse’s cat)
- Oliver (from Oliver and Company)
- Simba (from The Lion King)
- Nala (from The Lion King)
- Mufasa (from The Lion King)
- Scar (from The Lion King)
- Bagheera (from The Jungle Book)
- Shere Khan (from The Jungle Book)
- Lucifer (from Cinderella)
- Mittens (from Bolt)
- Sergeant Tibbs (from 101 Dalmatians)
- Felicia (from The Great Mouse Detective)
- Raja (from Aladdin)
- DC (from That Darn Cat)
- Goose (from the Marvel Universe)
- Thomasina (from The Three Lives of Thomasina)
- Binx (from Hocus Pocus)
- Rufus (from The Rescuers)
- Sox (from Lightyear)
- Mr. Mittens (from Soul)
- Mochi (from Big Hero 6)
- Gideon (from Pinocchio)
- Dinah (from Alice in Wonderland)
- Chess (short for Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland)
- Dragon (from Toy Story 4)
- Snowball (from Hercules)
Other Disney Characters That Make Great Pet Names
In addition to dogs and cats, Disney also has a slew of other animal characters that inspire some fantastic pet names. Here are some of the most popular ones that would make an excellent name for dogs or cats.
- Cleo (the goldfish in Pinocchio)
- Diablo (Maleficent’s raven in Sleeping Beauty)
- Baloo (the fun-loving bear from The Jungle Book)
- Mushu (the dragon guardian from Mulan)
- Stitch (the mischievous alien from Lilo and Stitch)
- Rex (the nervous dinosaur from Toy Story)
- Trixie (the friendly dinosaur from Toy Story 3)
- Pascal (the loyal chameleon from Tangled)
- Rhino (the brave hamster from Bolt)
- Sven (the loveable reindeer from Frozen)
Don’t limit your options to animal characters. There are plenty of humans and other creatures in the Disney universe that make quite an impression. Therefore, remember to include your favorite non-animal characters when choosing the perfect Disney pet name.
- Elsa (from Frozen)
- Olaf (from Frozen)
- Merlin (from The Sword in the Stone)
- Smee (from Peter Pan)
- Flynn (from Tangled)
- Genie (from Aladdin)
Disney Duos
If you have two pets, consider these popular Disney pairs!
- Donald and Daisy
- Mickey and Minnie
- Timon and Pumbaa (The Lion King)
- Woody and Buzz (Toy Story)
- Nemo and Dory (Finding Nemo)
- Si and Am (the two Siamese cats from Lady and The Tramp)
- Mike and Sully (from Monsters, Inc.)
- Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum (from Alice in Wonderland)
- Jack and Sally (from The Nightmare Before Christmas)
- Kronk and Yzma (from The Emperor’s New Groove)
How Do You Choose the Perfect Pet Name?
There’s no set rule about how to pick a pet name. If you love a particular name for your precious pooch or feisty feline, then commit to it. Nobody’s going to come after you and tell you did something wrong. There are no pet-name police.
However, choosing a name is a big decision and it isn’t like you can change it every other week. (Your pet would be really confused if you did.) Therefore, having a bit of guidance on how to find the best name for your pet can help.
Many new pet parents like to get to know their pets for a few days to get a feeling of their personality. In some cases, your pet might do something that gives you an idea. For example, your new puppy constantly breaks out of their crate, leading you to dub them Houdini. Or your cat sheds like crazy, earning them the name Furball.
You can also peruse lists of top dog names and top cat names. But, for many pet lovers, name ideas come from their own personal favorites, whether it is candy, cars, or Disney characters. Therefore, choose a name for your pet that you love.
The Perfect Pet Name Is the One You Love
No matter what you decide to call your pet, it’s the right choice. Naming your pet is a personal decision that you get to make. If you’re a Disney fan, finding inspiration in the chronicles of Disney movies and history is a great idea. Whether you have a cat named Figaro or a pup named Pluto, your pet will love their name, just as much as they love you.
For more pet parenting tips and suggestions on all things dog and cat, check out the rest of the Neater Pets blog.
