Moana Dog Names

Introduction

Moana is one of the best modern Disney movies and should definitely be celebrated. Why not give your dog a Moana name?! With many far from normal choices, a name inspired by Moana is sure to turn heads, especially your dog's! From creative Polynesian names like Te Fiti to simpler choices that have links to the movie (Jordan, for example), you are bound to find a great name for your pup. So all Moana lovers out there, take a look at this great list of perfect dog names to remind you of your favorite movie!

Moana Dog Names In Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Moana Name

Maui

Aside from being one of the main characters in Moana, Maui is also the name of a famous pup who I'm sure you will recognize. Some background on Maui begins with his discovery. He was found in a shelter in Castaic California by pet trainer Boone Narr, however went on to be primarily trained by Betty Linn, also his permanent handler and owner. Coming from a littler of 14 pups, Maui was about 58 pounds and a Collie mix with white spots. Linn signed Maui up for commercial appearances and also got him cast as the backup dog in the movie "Bingo". Maui's first big break though, came in 1992. If you have ever watched the TV show Mad About You then you are familiar with the dog Maui. Maui played Murray in the show for the duration of the program.

On the show, Maui was portrayed as a slightly dim witted dog who would chase invisible animals and run into walls frequently. However, he was completely loved by the main characters who treated him as their child. Not much was different after the cameras stopped rolling. Maui was completely spoiled by the cast and, according to his trainer, would visibly light up when he got on set at the beginning of each week.

Maui was not at all dim witted however (unlike Murray whom he played) and took directions very well. He had an arsenal of tricks including sneezing on cue, crawling, and, of course, rolling over. Maui also was said to love watching movies, especially those with dogs in them like Beethoven and Old Yeller.

Maui's show biz career didn't go much further than Mad About You and he actually bit his agent, solidifying the end of his career in the spotlight. The cover of TV guide in 1994 which he shared with Moose, the dog from Frasier, was probably the peak of Maui's pup career.

While there were no actual dogs in the movie Moana, there are many who embody the movie through their names. Britain's smallest dog is named Disney while the dog Captain Ron has quite the story to tell (he found his way back to his owners who moved out of state!). Names inspired by Moana are likely to become more and more popular!

Moana Dog Name Considerations

The first thing we would suggest considering when choosing a name inspired by Moana would be if you do, in fact, love the movie! After all, you do not want to give your dog, one of the most important beings in your life, a name from a movie that you do not particularly like. So before you go any further, go watch Moana once more and decide if it is worth naming your pup after!

Another thing to consider is if your dog would be a good fit for a Polynesian, ocean themed name as many of the Moana names fit this bill. As a movie that takes place mainly on the water with mystical creatures and a mythological plot line, this type of essence needs to also be within your dog. You don’t want to have a dog that hates water be named Drua which is a type of boat in Moana.

We would also like to point out one thing you should consider when choosing a name from Moana and that is, can you say the name? Many phrases and names in Moana can be a little tricky especially if you are repeatedly saying it as you will be when you call your dog. Practice saying the name several times before settling for a Moana name!

Male Moana Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
3	Hei Hei Moana's pet chicken who is not very intelligent; as a name, Hei Hei means disturbance or interruption
2	Pua Moana's pet pig, means flower in Hawaiian
1	Maui A demigod of the south pacific and Moana's ally; as a name, Maui refers to a Hawaiian mythology trickster
0	Tamatoa A giant narcissistic crab whose names translates to mean deceased parents in Hawaiian
0	Tui Moana's dad and chief of the island whose name means a honey eater bird
0	Matai Vasa The ghost of the first chief whose name means measurements
0	Disney The creator of the movie Moana and one of the biggest names in entertainment
0	Lin Lin Manuel Miranda wrote several songs for the movie Moana; the name means forest in Japanese
0	Chief There are several chiefs featured in Moana including the lead herself; a leader is typically referred to as a chief
0	Ron The creator of Moana was Ron Clements and the name Ron means rules with counsel
0	Volcano A volcanic demon plays a large role in the movie Moana
0	Reef Breaking past the islands reef is a big step for Moana in the film
0	Magic There are many magical occurrences in Moana
0	Ray Moana's deceased grandma follows her on her journey reincarnated as a manta ray
0	Hawk One of the many forms Maui takes as he shape shifts
0	Hook The movie centers around the search for Maui's hook, his main source of power
0	Wayfinder Traditional Polynesian navigation
0	Dwayne The voice of Maui is played by Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock
0	Walt Moana was created by Walt Disney!
0	Voyage A long journey involving sea or space - exactly the plot of Moana
0	Rock The voice of Maui is played by "the Rock" Dwayne Johnson
0	Jordan Jordan Fisher is the voice behind the catchy song "You're Welcome" which is sung by Maui
0	Jared Jared Bush is the main writer of Moana
0	Cave A fleet of boats is hidden in a cave on Moana's island
0	Mighty To be or act big and strong, a characteristic Maui and Moana both possess
0	Monster Moana and Maui encounter several monsters along their trip
0	Creature Many of the beings Moana encounters are best described simply as creatures
0	Legend Moana is chasing a legend to help save her island
0	Wave The ocean waves were always on Moana's side, guiding her where she needed to go
-1	Tattoo Hawaiian tattoos are featured heavily in Moana, some of them even singing and dancing!

Female Moana Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Moana The heroine of the movie who goes on a quest to save her people; the name Moana means ocean
0	Te Fiti The goddess of life who created every island in the world whose name means the dark one
0	Tala Moana's grandma
0	Kakamora The coconut pirates who try to get the heart from Moana and Maui
0	Sini Moana's mother whose name means blue
0	Ocean The ocean is Moana's ally - what a peaceful dog name!
0	Te Ka The fire demon which Moana and Maui need to defeat which, as a name, means burning one
0	Heart The source of power for Te Fiti and the subject of Moana's journey
0	Auli'i The name of the voice actor for Moana; the name means dainty or perfect in Hawaiian
0	Sailor Sailing is a very important part of Moana and Sailor would make a great name for a pup
0	Pounamu A type of valuable stone which the 'heart' is made of in Moana
0	Coconut The islander's main source of food which would also have a cute pup nickname - coco
0	Drua The type of double hulled sailing boat featured in Moana
0	Lalotai The realm of monsters located beneath the ocean floor
0	Motunuai The island home of Moana
0	Camakau A traditional watercraft of Fiji which Moana first tries to use to escape her island
0	Samoa Many of the songs in Moana are in the Samoan language
0	Princess Moana is technically the princess of her island although she is mostly referred to as the chief
0	Alessia A main song in Moana "How Far I'll Go" was sung by Alessia Cara
0	Beachy Most of Moana takes place on islands and beautiful beaches
0	Sky Moana frequently looks to the night sky to guide her way
0	Heroine Moana is certainly a powerful female lead, a complete heroine
0	Nicole Moana's mother was voiced by Nicole Scherzinger
0	Hawaii Moana is set in the Polynesian islands and a dog named Hawaii would embody this tropical feel
0	Faith Monana must have faith in her heritage and instincts to guide her along the way
0	Lovey Moana is guided by her grandmas love and a dog named Lovey will be a great companion
0	Mini Mini Maui is frequently consulted throughout the film for advice; mini is a great dog name for a tiny, intuitive pup
0	Isla Meaning, island, this ocean inspired name is perfect for reminding you of Moana every time you call your pup!
0	Lana A Hawaiian name meaning calm waters - something Mona wishes for throughout the film