Introduction
In a genre largely overrun by men, Sailor Moon did what few others before it ever could have: empowered female characters with real personalities to employ their authority with righteousness. Thanks to a creative backdrop, a fantastic concept and exceptionally well-rounded characters, Sailor Moon and its author/manga legend Naoko Takeuchi gained a cult following that spread worldwide, drawing comparisons to other juggernauts of its type. Although it was appropriated to the individual countries it eventually aired in, the series and its vast array of characters, complete with all the variations of their names, make for perfect dog naming fodder for whatever version you’re the biggest fan of.
Sailor Moon Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
In terms of animated characters, Sailor Moon and her companions are easily some of the most recognizable worldwide, not only thanks to their defined looks, but also because of their cosmically-influenced names. But there is certainly one animated character with a similarly space-themed name that rises far beyond their following and is only a decade away from his 100th birthday: Disney’s Pluto.
Out of all cartoon characters that were developed during the time period, Pluto stands alone for a number of reasons. Although he is a part of the “Sensational Six”, Disney’s six most popular characters of all time, his features are much different than every other member. For starters, all of the other characters are not only anthropomorphic but are also able to speak in one form or another, whether it’s plain English or an animal-influenced version like Donald. All of the other characters were also given iconic outfits, whereas Pluto was merely given his collar, along with his characteristic smile and overall proportions/style.
However, outside of Mickey and Minnie, Pluto was one of the first to hit the screen as well. While his character had been designed and used as early as 1929, just one year after the official debut of Mickey, he wasn’t technically employed as “Pluto” until 1931, previously being either unnamed or with a temporary name. But it also didn’t take long before Pluto was popular enough to be able to separate from his animated pals and stand on his own. Just six years later, he received his own show and continued to star in several shorts through 1953, including one titled “Lend a Paw” which won an Academy Award.
After 1953, Disney changed direction and started to branch out in new directions, leaving a few of the stars to go on animated hiatus, including Pluto, but after nearly three decades, he returned to great fanfare, ramping up his popularity once again with a new generation in the 1980s with cameos in the feature films Totally Minnie and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. From there, he continued his trend back upwards, appearing time and time again in video games, films and even Disney parks. Over the years, although his character was never able to speak, his personality never failed to shine through, leading him to a heralded status as a standard-bearer of timeless canine characters.
Sailor Moon Inspired Dog Name Considerations
When attempting to come up with the most appropriate Sailor Moon inspired name for your dog, it’s easiest if you first compile a list of your dog’s most obvious or defining traits, as it can act as a great shortcut when comparing to our list below. Consider their looks, quirks and personality, as you can draw inspiration from any number of places.
Just because your dog doesn’t wear a sailor fuku doesn’t mean you can't draw aesthetic comparisons. For instance, if your dog happens to have a strip of white down their chest or white around their eyes, Tuxedo or Mask (or Tuxedo Mask) would certainly still be suitable. If they happen to have a mark on their forehead that resembles the upturned crescent moon, then the names Luna, Diana and Artemis would all be great choices.
Of course, you can play off of personality too and start with the Sailor Soldiers themselves. For a dog that’s a leader, Moon would be good. For those who are highly intelligent, Mercury would be a solid fit. If they’re elegant, Mars would work well, and so on.
There are plenty of directions you can go, from using the characters’ original names to their translated names, from their quirks to their looks, so don’t hesitate to get creative.
Male Sailor Moon Inspired Dog Names
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Solider
A warrior or fighter
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Tuxedo
After Tuxedo Mask, Sailor Moon's love interest with a psychic rapport
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Mask
After Tuxedo Mask, who lost his memory
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Mars
After Sailor Mars, the elegant Shinto priestess
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Pluto
After Sailor Pluto, the most mysterious, who represents spacetime and change
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Silver
After the Silver Crystal, the item needed to reawaken Queen Metaria
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Ail
One of two humanoid aliens spawned by the Hell Tree
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Doom
After the Doom Tree, the English version of the Hell Tree
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Nemesis
After Planet Nemesis, where the Black Moon Clan come from
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Crescent
The mark of the Black Moon Clan
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Prince
Another high position of power
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Demand
After Prince Demand, the leader of the Black Moon Clan
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Buster
After the Death Busters, the main villains of the Infinity arc
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Golden
After the Golden Crystal, which is needed to free the evil Queen Nehelenia
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Shadow
After Shadow Galactica, the main antagonists of the Stars arc
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Chaos
The ultimate antagonist of the entire series
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Tin
After Sailor Tin Nyanko, a false solider from Mau
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Nyanko
After Sailor Tin Nyanko, a member of the Shadow Galactica
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Kakyuu
After Princess Kakyuu, who rules over the home planet of the Sailor Starlights
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Fighter
After Sailor Star Fighter, leader of the Sailor Starlights
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Maker
After Sailor Star Maker, the most intellectual member of the Starlights
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Healer
After Sailor Star Healer, the reclusive and spiritual member of the Starlights
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Chi
After Sailor Chi, a member of the Shadow Galatica
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Ikuko
Sailor Moon's mother
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Kenji
Sailor Moon's father
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Shingo
Sailor Moon's younger brother; the only known sibling of any Soldier
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Naru
After Naru Osaka, Sailor Moon's best friend
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Gurio
After Gurio Umino, a student infatuated with Usagi
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Deimos
A crow of Rei's named after the moons of Mars
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Helios
The guardian and priest of the sacred land of Elysion
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Female Sailor Moon Inspired Dog Names
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Sailor
The prefix for any number of the Sailor Soldiers; in reference to their outfits
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Moon
After Sailor Moon, the main protagonist of the series
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Mercury
After Sailor Mercury, a quiet but highly-intelligent girl
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Jupiter
After Sailor Jupiter, who has incredible strength
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Venus
After Sailor Venus, a dreamer and the solider of love and beauty
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Chibiusa
The future daughter of Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask
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Uranus
After Sailor Uranus, who is semi-masculine and represents the sky and flight
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Neptune
After Sailor Neptune, the artist and violinist
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Saturn
After Sailor Saturn, who has the ability to heal others
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Queen
After one of many powerful women to take a high ranking position
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Beryl
After Queen Beryl, the ruler of the Dark Kingdom
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Crystal
An important object for summoning powerful entities
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Metaria
After Queen Metaria, the ultimate ruler of the Dark Kingdom
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Cardian
The "monsters of the day" -- one-time villains
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Zirconia
The leader of the Dead Moon Circus, the antagonists of the Dream arc
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Nehelenia
The evil queen trapped in a mirror
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Galactica
After Shadow Galactica, a group of corrupted Sailor Soldiers
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Galaxia
The leader of the Shadow Galactica
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Luna
The magical cat devoted to Princess and Queen Serenity
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Artemis
The cat companion to Sailor Venus
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Serenity
After Princess and Queen Serenity, which Sailor Moon eventually becomes
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Mau
A peace-loving planet where the magical cats came from
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Princess
A high position of power that Sailor Moon eventually assumes
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Usagi
Sailor Moon's real name
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River
After the River Lethe, an area overseen by Sailor Lethe
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Lethe
After Sailor Lethe, a member of the Shadow Galactica
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Star
As in Sailor Starlights, who can transform into Sailor Soldiers
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Phi
After Sailor Phi, one of the Shadow Galactica members who destroys the Starlights
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Osaka
After Naru Osaka, the frequent victim of monster attacks
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Phobos
One of Rei's two pet crows
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