17 Of The Most Clever and Quirky Names For A Dog

According to Rover.com, 49 per cent of pet owners chose a human name for their dog in 2015. But what about the potential puns, celebrity references and geeky monikers you could bestow upon your pets?

Not to worry. Rover.com featured a few good picks on their best dog names of 2015 list, and we found some dog names and reference points ourselves.

These will definitely make your relationship with your furry little friend even more interesting.

Because after all, the most terrible puns have the potential to be the most clever dog names:

Jimmy Chew

Does this 50ct. diamond necklace make my butt look big? @tivolkc #jimmychew #yesitsreal #tivol #pickingoutmommysweddingring
A photo posted by Jimmy Chew (@jimmychew_lovesyou) on Jan 4, 2016 at 3:06pm PST

Bark Wahlberg

Check out this EXCLUSIVE, just leaked still from the movie Ted 3, starring everyone's favorite Wahlberg 🐶🐻
A photo posted by Bark Wahlberg (@bark.wahlberg) on Jun 26, 2015 at 6:48am PDT

Channel your inner tech nerd:

Qwerty

Google

#chicago #dognamedgoogle #waterdog
A photo posted by Trevor Haskell (@trevorhaskell) on May 24, 2015 at 6:19pm PDT

Or your inner geek:

Goku from "Dragon Ball Z"

Goku found himself a tasty treat ! #beeninthegarden #goku ? This dog eats bloody everything. #gokuthedog is #gokuthepig #thatdogcracksmeup #tomatoes
A photo posted by Christian & Jance Benci (@c_j_benci) on Oct 12, 2015 at 1:40am PDT

Yoda from "Star Wars"

Chewbacca from "Star Wars"

Chewbacca would like to wish a Merry Christmas & happy holidays to all! #chewbacca #chewy #dog #brusselsgriffon #ribbons #christmas #brussels #griffon #griffonbruxellois #ilovemygriffon #presents #puppy #socute #merry #dogstagram #petstagram #dogsofinstagram
A photo posted by @chewbaccathedog on Dec 25, 2012 at 8:39am PST

Try naming them after your favourite celebrity

Tina Fey

It's Tina Fey @thepitvegas fight dog patiently waiting for her cryotherapy session! #justjoking #tinafeythedog #thepitvegas #dogsrule#imtakingherhome#thedeepfreezelv #cryotherapy #cutestdogever
A photo posted by The Deep Freeze Cryotherapy (@thedeepfreezelv) on Jan 7, 2016 at 1:39pm PST

David Bowie

Every few months I have a new favorite photo of Bowie, usually they are full blown action shots but this month it's Bowie asleep in her collection of tennis balls... #fetchismyfavoritegame #tennisballaddict #dogsofinstagram #bestwoof #excellent_dogs
A photo posted by David Bowie (@davidbowietheladydog) on Jan 5, 2016 at 5:33am PST

Biggie Smalls

#biggiesmalls #matese #notoriousbig
A video posted by Biggie Smalls (@the_dog_biggie_smalls) on Nov 7, 2015 at 3:01pm PST

Draw inspiration from the magical world of "Harry Potter."

Albus (Dumbledore)

albus saying "don't look at me I ate too much yesterday" or "I am stuck on my leash and I have given up!" what do you think?? #albusdumbledore #harrypotterdog #leaves #bernesemountaindog
A photo posted by kelsey anne (@kelsaha) on Nov 27, 2015 at 9:11am PST

Luna Lovegood

Or your favourite literary reference:

Mr. Darcy from "Pride and Prejudice"

Squirrel! #mrdarcydog #brittany
A photo posted by Heidi Cox (@heidi_cox) on Jan 21, 2013 at 1:39pm PST

Virginia Woof

Introducing Virginia Woof #virginiawoof #ginny #gingin #dog #puppylove #dogsofinstagram
A photo posted by ♔matty♔ (@mrmkblack) on Jun 13, 2015 at 6:13am PDT

A nod to your favourite '90s TV show.

Buffy Summers from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

Buffy's day out #BuffyTheDog #cute #dog
A photo posted by BuffyTheDog (@dognamedbuffy) on Jul 19, 2015 at 2:51pm PDT

Topanga from "Boy Meets World"

Good morning from topanga #goodmorning #prettygirl #puppy #topanga #topangathedog
A photo posted by clever girl (@sarah_jean_tabarez) on May 18, 2014 at 9:31am PDT

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