Punny Pet Names – The Purr-fect List

As pet sitters we adore meeting new pets and always have a smile for a cleverly or uniquely named pet, whether it’s a turtle named Mario Andretti or a cat named Potato Chip. But some of us need a little extra help when it comes to puns. That’s where we come in!

Have you adopted a new pet during the quarantine? Are you wondering what to name him or her? Well, look no further! We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the most purr-fectly punny names. So if you’re ever in need, just re-fur to this list!

“Pup” Culture Puns

  • Andy Warhowl
  • Indiana Bones
  • Kanye Westie
  • Jude Paw
  • Mutt Damon or Cat Damon
  • Bark Wahlberg
  • Bark E. Bark
  • Benedict Cumberbark
  • Jon Bone Jovi
  • Sarah Jessica Barker
  • Woofie Goldberg
  • Catrick Swayze
  • Meowly Cyrus
  • Snarls Barkley
  • The Notorious D.O.G.
  • Winnie the Pooch
  • Bilbo Waggins
  • Mary Puppins
  • Kitty Pawpins
  • Sherlock Bones
  • Beowoof
  • Droolieus Caesar
  • Jimmy Chew
  • Vera Fang
  • The Great Catsby
  • JK Moewling
  • Purrnest Hemingway
  • Butch Catsidy
  • Santa Claws or Santa Paws
  • Cat Stevens
  • Paw McCartney
  • Cat Benatar
  • Cat Sajak
  • Demi Meower
  • Pawdry Hepburn
  • Puma Thurman
  • Orville Redenbarker
  • Kareem Abdul Ja-Bark
  • Tina Spay
  • Olivia Chewton John
  • Ellen Degeneruff
  • Lady Dogiva
  • Catalie Portman
  • Mr. Meowgi
  • Neil Catrick Harris

Historical People Puns:

  • Karl Barx
  • Rosa Barks
  • Woof Bader Ginsburg
  • Woof Blitzer
  • Winston Furchill
  • Salvador Dogi
  • Fuzz Aldrin
  • Bark Obama or Barack Obameow
  • Catpurnicus
  • Cleocatra
  • Oedipuss
  • Margaret Scratcher
  • Henry Hissinger
  • Paw Revere
  • William Shakespurr or Shakespaw
  • Sir Arthur Canine Doyle
  • Dogstoyevsky
  • Picatso
  • Anderson Pooper
  • Chairwoman/Chairman Miao
  • Fidel Catstro
  • Ghengis Khat
  • Alexander Hameowlton

Star Wars Puns (and a few Star Trek):

  • Arftoo D2
  • Chewbarka
  • Arf Vader
  • Arf Maul
  • Boba Fetch
  • Jabba the Mutt
  • Luke Skybarker or Skywhisker
  • Obi Wag Kenobi or Obi Paw Kenobi
  • Lando Catrissian
  • Emperor Meowpatine
  • Leonard Nemeow
  • William Catner
  • Captain Purrcard

Harry Potter Puns:

  • Dumbledog
  • Albus Puppledore
  • Salazar Snifferin
  • Helga Hufflepup
  • Rowena Ravenpaw
  • Godric Griffindog
  • Hairy Paw-ter
  • Ron Fleasly
  • JK Growling
  • JK Meowling

Try out your own puns

If none of those names pricked your fancy, try creating your own with some of these pet-associated words. I bet you’ll do claw-some!

  • Meow
  • Purr
  • Hiss
  • Woof
  • Arf
  • Bark
  • Kitten
  • Pup
  • Paw
  • Tail
  • Claw
  • Fur
  • Cat
  • Dog

We hope you enjoyed this purr-fect list of pet name puns! If you want to be even punnier, check out our blog about cat vocabulary here!