Introduction
Magic Kingdom Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
Dog's named in the Magic Kingdom theme are plentiful in today's world. Many children choose to name their new puppies or adopted dogs after their favorite Disney characters, such as Elsa or Moana, Mickey or Woody. The rise of Magic Kingdom related names in popular culture runs parallel with the hit feature animations and live-action films put out by Disney Entertainment over the years. Several names are direct references to the pop culture of their time and are classic Disney names. One such dog name is Peg.
Peg is a streetwise Pekingese in Lady and the Tramp who makes her first appearance when the Tramp rescues her and Bull, an English Bulldog, from the dog catcher. Peg's name throws a bone to the actress and singer who portrayed Peg in the animated feature, Peggy Lee. Peg's features and attitude draws its inspiration from Peggy Lee, who was an American Jazz and popular music singer and songwriter with a six-decade career. Disney productions have a long history of incorporating pop culture icons in its films, such as Peggy Lee as a jazzy Pekingese or Billy Joel as a New York City street-smart rascal Jack Russell Terrier in Oliver and Company.
Disney and the Magic Kingdom is also well known for its live-action films that feature and star cats and dogs. One of the more well known and much-loved live-action films is Homeward Bound. Homeward Bound features a trio of pets; Chance, the unruly and young American Bulldog, Shadow, the older and wiser Golden Retriever, and Sassy, the Himalayan Cat. The three pets get separated from their owners and make the long trek across America. During this trek, Chance's immaturity often gets the group into trouble, but the young American Bulldog embarks on the road to self-discovery and realizes at the end of the film when he is reunited with his family, that he loves his family deeply as well as his compatriots.
Many other Magic Kingdom dogs of note exist with this theme as well. Pluto may be one of the most recognized dogs in all of Disney. His name is in honor of the planet Pluto that was discovered the same year Pluto the dog was created by Walt Disney, showing the genius vision of Walt Disney was to create something familiar, fun, and relevant. Today, these pop culture themes continue to mark Magic Kingdom films, stories, and other entertainment.
Magic Kingdom Inspired Dog Name Considerations
The Magic Kingdom is the Happiest Place on Earth and many owners transfer that happiness to their dog's name. When it comes to choosing a Magic Kingdom name for a dog, there is little restriction on breed, size, or color of dogs. Every dog can find the perfect Magic Kingdom name, though some might be more specific to certain types of dogs, just like with most dog-naming themes. Before selecting the perfect name for your dog, consider his or her breed and how big your dog will become in adulthood. Magic Kingdom characters like Baloo, Quasi, and Simba are associated with large Disney characters and are better-suited to big breed dogs. The same is true for smaller dogs. Small dog names to consider are Gus, Thumper, and Tink.
The Magic Kingdom is also host to several dogs throughout its history. Some dog owners may wish to consider Disney dog names, like Pluto, Pongo, and Lady. The list of Magic Kingdom dog names is very extensive, and dog owners can even match breeds to certain names, like Jock for a Scottish Terrier, Georgette for a French Poodle, and Percy for a Pug.
Male Magic Kingdom Inspired Dog Names
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Baloo
A large sloth bear in the Jungle Book
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1 |
Simba
King of the Pride Lands
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1 |
Chance
A bit unruly but good-natured
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1 |
Thumper
Bambi's best friend
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1 |
Gus
One of Cinderella's mice
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1 |
Quasi
Short for Quasimodo, the hunchback of Norte Dame
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1 |
Jock
A feisty Scottish Terrier in Lady and the Tramp
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1 |
Percy
A prim and proper Pug in Pocahontas
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1 |
Pongo
The father Dalmatian to the 101 Dalmatians
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1 |
Pluto
The Magic Kingdom's most famous dog
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1 |
Mickey
The mouse who started it all
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1 |
Trusty
An old Bloodhound who still has a great nose
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1 |
Dodger
A streetwise Jack Russell Terrier
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1 |
Roscoe
The name of one of the Doberman Pinscher henchmen in Oliver and Company
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1 |
Woody
Andy's favorite toy
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1 |
Buzz
Andy's new toy
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1 |
Porter
The name of Jane's family in Tarzan
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1 |
Arthur
A lanky youth who pulls the sword from the stone to become king
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1 |
Aladdin
A street rat who falls for a princess
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1 |
Flynn
A rascally outlaw who becomes a royal inlaw
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1 |
Merlin
A wise wizard and adviser to King Arthur
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1 |
Oliver
Disney's cat version of Oliver Twist
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1 |
Robin
Steals from the rich to give to the poor
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1 |
Nemo
A small clown fish who gets separated from his father
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1 |
Amos
A reference to Amos Slade from the Fox and the Hound
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1 |
Chip
One of the Magic Kingdom's first small woodland creatures
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1 |
Dale
Companion to Chip
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1 |
Max
Prince Eric's Old English Sheepdog in the Little Mermaid
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1 |
Bolt
A fast white dog
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1 |
Olaf
An animated snowman in Frozen
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Female Magic Kingdom Inspired Dog Names
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Belle
A bookish girl turned princess
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2 |
Lilo
A small orphaned Hawaiian girl who befriends a small alien
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2 |
Nala
Simba's friend and later wife in The Lion King
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2 |
Penny
A reference to 101 Dalmatians
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1 |
Tink
A variation of Tinker Bell
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1 |
Lady
A sweet dispositioned Cocker Spaniel
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1 |
Nana
The Darling's dog in Peter Pan
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1 |
Jasmine
A sultan's daughter who wishes to see a whole new world
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1 |
Elsa
A Disney queen with chilling powers
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1 |
Winnie
A reference to Winnie the Pooh
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1 |
Daisy
Daisy Duck is a Magic Kingdom original
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1 |
Aurora
The princess from Sleepy Beauty
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1 |
Briar Rose
Aurora's peasant girl name in Sleeping Beauty
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1 |
Abby
A mallard duck in Chicken Little
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1 |
Ariel
A headstrong mermaid who wanted to be where the people are
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1 |
Faline
Bambi's love interest
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1 |
Flora
One of Sleeping Beauty's fairy godmothers
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1 |
Giselle
A princess that gets transported to New York City
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1 |
Tiana
A New Orleans girl turned princess
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1 |
Darling
The name of the Darling family in Peter Pan
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0 |
Georgette
A champion Poodle
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0 |
Cindi
Short for Cinderella
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0 |
Rita
A member of the Dodger pack in Oliver and Company
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0 |
Merryweather
The blue fairy godmother in Sleeping Beauty
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0 |
Tiger
A short version of Tiger Lily from Peter Pan
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0 |
Willow
Pocahontas' wise grandmother
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-1 |
Peg
A streetwise Pekingese
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-1 |
Babette
A French character in Beauty and the Beast
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-1 |
Bianca
A character in the Rescuers
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