Hocus Pocus Dog Names

Introduction

If you’re reading this name guide, you’re more than likely a fan of this Disney classic. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy transport us into a world of magic and humor each Halloween. The film is actually so beloved, more than one annual viewing is usually necessary. If you’re part of the Hocus Pocus cult following and you’re a dog-lover as well, maybe it’s time to combine those two obsessions. What better way to acknowledge the utter charm of our pets? A Hocus Pocus name will highlight the fact that you’re spellbound by your fur child’s adorable disposition, personality, and antics. Cheers for tricks and treats!

Hocus Pocus Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Hocus Pocus Name

Parker

When we think of Disney’s Hocus Pocus, perhaps our minds immediately go to the lovely Sarah Jessica Parker, who actually plays the role of “Sarah” in the film. This hilarious witch comes back to life, and she’s beautiful, silly, and ridiculously charming. You’ll most certainly love her featured furry namesake, though! Parker, a one-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, is the official mascot of the Loveland Ski Area in Georgetown, Colorado, located about 50 miles west of Denver.

The Loveland mascot tradition has gone on for the last several years, and Parker is the latest addition, replacing the area’s first king of the mountain, Toby, who passed away in May of 2017. Toby was known for his presence on the Front Range; he nearly always donned a Von Miller jersey. Go, Broncos! Parker continues to wear the linebacker’s number today.

Skiers are indeed witnessing a bit of snowy enchantment as the young pooch stands beneath the shots of powder that drift gently to the beautiful slopes. The crowds go wild for Parker in his snow goggles, and though the temperatures are well below freezing at times, hearts are warm whenever this dog is near. He even wears his Loveland employee season pass around his neck. He’s pretty perfect. If the Colorado blue skies and mountains are somehow not enough for you, one look at Parker will lift your spirits for sure.

Parker is cared for by Dustin Schaefer, who adopted Parker back in July 2017. Although situations on the mountains can be dangerous at times, Dustin never puts Parker at risk. Parker remains with Dustin always. The dog visits with the Loveland staff and family, poses for many photos, and hangs out with the snowmakers regularly. He’s rather calm to be so young, and he enjoys the cold mornings on the slopes. Dustin and Parker are the faces of Loveland and can be seen on local news stations, counting down the days until the ski area’s opening.

Parker’s Instagram is pure gold. He’s quite majestic, roaming the snow-covered Rockies and delighting children and adults alike. He may not be a witch, but he wears that bright pumpkin orange Denver jersey routinely, so we say he’s Halloween-festive and Hocus Pocus-centered enough! There’s certainly some magic in those big brown eyes and in that stunning, fluffy coat. He’ll put a spell on your dog-loving soul in mere seconds.

Hocus Pocus Dog Name Considerations

Around Halloween, we’re usually excited about horror movies, but how refreshing when All Hallows Eve (along with Disney) affords us the chance to laugh in the face of fear! Hocus Pocus gifts us with that very ability: to see the humorous and the hope when situations seem so dark. In the end, the good guys win. Spoiler! The witches turn to stone at sunrise, and the bullies are left twirling in bird cages at the Sanderson sisters’ lair. Binx is reunited with Emily, and the Salem kids are forever changed because the jaded Max lit the black flame candle.

Even if you’re not getting your dog in October, consider a dog name that pays homage to a film that multitudes hold dear. You might choose an actress-inspired name like “Jess,” “Bette,” or “Kat.” If you want to draw a more overt connection to the characters, pick a title like “Sanderson” or “Dani.” Maybe your pup is suited to something more general yet Halloween-inspired: “Pumpkin,” “Candy,” or “Cider” could be the best choice. Hocus Pocus is a fun movie for all ages, so follow its lead; have a great time thinking of your favorite scenes and selecting a funny, slightly spooky name for your canine pal!

Male Hocus Pocus Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Sanderson This is the witches’ last name
1	Clark For the candy (Clark Bars) at the “Satan” family home
0	Max The main male character in the movie
0	Butch Short for the back-from-the-dead “Billy Butcherson”
0	Binx Last name of Thackery, both the boy and the black cat
0	Magic The film is all about magic
0	Candle Max’s lighting of the black flame candle sets the plot in motion
0	Dracula The kids’ dad dresses as Dracula for Halloween
0	Trickster A nod to trick-or-treating
0	Devil The witches believe that they meet “Master,” Satan himself
0	Ghost The ghosts of the Binx siblings appear at the end of the film
0	River The witches think the road is a black river
0	Fred Short for Winifred
0	Nine Binx apparently has nine lives
0	Potion The witches mix potions that they force-feed children
0	Charmer The witches cast spells and charms
0	Amok Sarah sings this as Winnie cringes at modern-day Halloween
0	Cider The drink served at Allison’s parents’ party
0	Master The witches refer to the costumed Satan as “Master”
0	Ralph The name of the “Satan” family dog
0	Brew Reflective of the witches’ brew
0	Boris From “Welcome to High School Hell… I’m Boris Karloff, Jr.”
0	Bubbles Points to the bubbling brews the witches cook up
0	Elder The old Salem town elders are summoned to burn the witches
0	Eddie Name of the guy in the cop costume, atop a motorcycle
0	Ernie Name of the lead bully who also goes by “Ice”
0	Jay Name of the lead bully’s sidekick
0	Jimy To honor Kathy Najimy’s role
0	Kenny The film’s director is Kenny Ortega
0	Jess Another way to pay tribute to Sarah Jessica Parker

Female Hocus Pocus Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Salem The witches come back to life in Salem, Massachusetts
0	Sister All three witches are sisters
0	Winnie Short for Winifred
0	Sarah The blonde witch’s name
0	Mary The witch famous for riding the vacuum cleaner
0	Dani The young female in the movie
0	Ally Short for Allison, the teenage female in the movie
0	Virginia A play on “virgin;” a virgin has to light the black flame candle
0	Treaty A nod to trick-or-treating
0	Bookie Winifred adores her one-eyed book of spells
0	Salty A ring of salt keeps the witches away
0	Pumpkin Many festive Halloween pumpkins appear in the movie
0	Rainy Max frightens the witches with his “Burning Rain of Death”
0	Sprinkler The “Burning Rain of Death” comes from the fire sprinkler
0	Hally Short for “Halloween”
0	Madonna The kids’ mom dresses as Madonna for Halloween
0	Emmy Nickname for “Emily,” Thackery Binx’s dead sister
0	Candy Halloween candy is, of course, present in the film
0	Firefly Billy calls Wini a “firefly from hell”
0	Medusa Mary Sanderson believes that “Satan” has married “Medusa”
0	Honey Jenny asks, “How much candy have you had, honey?”
0	Holly Short for “Hollywood,” the nickname the bullies give Max
0	Kat Short for Kathy Najimy; also “Kat” is an ironic dog name
0	Bette To honor the legendary role of Bette Midler
0	Thora To honor the young Thora Birch
0	Wendy Dani wants to go trick-or-treating as Wendy and Peter Pan
0	Frenchie The witches are lured into a kiln by a French language tape
0	Whammy My whammy fell on you! (from the song “I Put a Spell on You”)
0	Superstitious Salem itself is very superstitious around Halloween
0	Darkling Relates to the growing, soul-sucking darkness