Toy Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

When thinking about what to name your new canine pal, you may feel overwhelmed by all of the possibilities. No matter your age, it is likely that at some point you have enjoyed playing with toys; in fact, even as an adult, you may still have an affinity for them. And if your dog is small, he or she may remind you in some ways of a toy; perhaps a favorite stuffed animal. An option when naming your new friend is a name inspired by a favorite or popular toy; this name is sure to bring a smile to your face each time you call for your pup.

Toy Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Toy Inspired Name

Slinky

When thinking about dog names inspired by toys, the imaginative film Toy Story comes to mind. First there is Andy’s toy dog, named Slinky or Slink for short. This toy Dachshund has a stretchy slinky for a middle. Slink is Woody’s (the toy cowboy) sidekick and will do whatever is necessary to help his toy friends out. Another dog in the all-ages film is Buster; Buster is a real Dachshund, whom Andy is given at the end of the film, and who will appear in Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3. Buster is kind to Andy’s toys and is the only living thing in Andy’s house that knows that the toys come alive. While Buster does not respond to commands given by Andy, he does respond to Woody and is able to communicate with Slinky (as they are both dogs). Another canine in the movie is Scud, Sid’s Bull Terrier. Scud is vicious and an obstacle to Woody and Buzz as they try to escape from Sid’s home.

Pound Puppies were a popular toy in the 80’s and several entertaining movies focusing on them were produced. In 1988 the animated film Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw was released, featuring “Cooler”, a Beagle and leader of the Pound Puppies, Nosa Marie (a Bloodhound), Howler (a Jack Russell Terrier) and Whopper, who was a Golden Retriever. In the 2010 direct-to-video feel-good movie The Search for Santa Paws, a stuffed dog is given to Santa Claus along with news of the death of his friend, who owned a toy shop. The stuffed dog comes to life as a result of magic and is a puppy that Santa names “Paws”.

Sometimes a movie is made and toys are produced based on the movie’s characters. Such is the case with the engaging film The Secret Life of Pets. Max, Duke, Buddy and Gidget, among others, exist as toys based on their characters in the movie. Clifford the Big Red Dog, available as a toy, began as a character in books and a television series. A dog named “Puppy” was seen in the cartoon the Smurfs, which were also popular toys. Disney characters Pluto, Goofy and others who appeared in films and cartoons were made into a variety of different toys.

Toy Inspired Dog Name Considerations

Choosing a toy-inspired name can be appealing for multiple reasons. For one, your new canine buddy may remind you of a certain toy; for example, a well-muscled dog may make you think of He-Man, while a well coifed pooch may remind you of Barbie.

You may be a fan of a particular toy and giving your new pal a name relating to that toy can lead to a warm and fuzzy feeling every time you call out his name. The toy may remind you of a particular time in your life that is fun to think about, thus the ongoing reminder will bring about pleasant memories. A dog of a “toy” breed may seem a particularly good fit for a toy-inspired moniker.

No matter what reason you have for seeking a toy inspired name for your new friend, there are plenty of options available to consider. This is a great opportunity to take a look at the toys of your past as well as those of the present for the perfect moniker for your canine pal.

Male Toy Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Mario After the many versions of Mario Brothers
7	Rex Andy’s plastic T-Rex who is concerned that he is not scary enough; a good name for a dog experiencing some anxiety
4	Bumblebee A small, yellow Autobot in the Transformers series
4	Buzz A member of Andy’s toy family in the movie Toy Story, Buzz is a spaceman who seeks to go to “infinity and beyond”
4	Uno A popular card game created in 1971
4	Bulls-Eye A toy horse who appears in the second Toy Story movie
3	Lego Plastic building brick toys that are popular with children
3	Jack For the popular Jack-in-the-box, where a clown pops out of a box when a crank is turned
2	Buster Andy's pet Dachshund in the movie Toy Story
2	Domino For the rectangular tiles used to play games for years
2	RC Remote control cars, boats, helicopters and more are popular among kids (and adults)
2	Sarge The commander of the plastic soldiers in the movie Toy Story
2	Truck A favorite toy of boys and girls from an early age and would make a fun name for a dog with a forward personality
1	Andy The little boy who grows up during the Toy Story movies
1	Clifford The big red dog who is the focus of children’s books and a television show
1	Woody Andy’s toy cowboy in the Toy Story movies
1	Lincoln After Lionel trains, the popular brand of model trains
1	Etch For Etch-a-sketch, the popular kids’ toy; also, a character in Toy Story
1	Tonka A brand of sturdy, toy trucks; an appropriate name for a tough pooch
1	Marble The classic game played by kids makes an ideal dog name
0	Slinky Not just the toy, but the name of one of Andy’s toys in the movie Toy Story
0	He-Man The main character of a series of comic books and animated television series; also, a popular kids’ toy
0	Hamm Andy’s piggy bank who is full of sarcasm
0	Troll After the troll dolls that had wild hair and also a character in Toy Story
-1	Optimus Leader of the Autobots in the Transformers series; also, a popular toy for children where he transforms from a truck to a robot
-1	Simon The electronic memory game where the player has to replicate the pattern shown by the device
-2	Gumby A green clay humanoid character that is a toy as well as the focus of two television series and a full-length movie; a great name for a dog that shows some flexibility
-2	Block There are many types of blocks of all sizes that are used by kids for building, this is a great name for a sturdy dog
-3	Matchbox Popular brand of toy cars introduced in 1953

Female Toy Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Samantha One of the first three of the Historical Character American Girl Dolls; she represents the Edwardian Era of the early 20th Century
6	Rainbow For Rainbow Brite, who is known in Japan as Magical Girl Rainbow Brite; introduced in 1983
5	Barbie Launched in 1959, Barbie is a fashion doll and the “figurehead” for a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories
5	Smurfette The original female smurf from the comic strip The Smurfs
5	Ann Raggedy Ann is a lovable character included in a series of books and made into a doll
5	Patti Patti Playpal, a doll produced in the 1950’s and 60’s, stood 36 inches in height, making her similar in size to a child who played with her
4	Pogo With a spring somewhere along the pole, the pogo stick allows for jumping up and down
4	Bear The children’s’ toy that is popular at all ages, the teddy bear gives the idea for a name for a fuzzy pooch
4	Cleo After the Monster High doll who is 5842 years old when the Monster High series began
4	Rarity A white unicorn of the My Little Pony series with a violet colored mane who is generous; very into fashion and presenting like a lady
4	Patch After the Cabbage Patch Kid soft-sculpted dolls that were very popular in the 1980’s
3	Candy Candyland is a simple board game popular among young children
3	Turtle The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are four fictional teenage turtles who started as comic book characters and became characters in cartoons, films, video games and toys
3	Jessie The cowgirl doll in the movie Toy Story
3	Clawdeen After the Monster High doll who is the daughter of a werewolf
3	Josefina The sixth Historical Character of the American Girl Dolls, Josefina represents the history of New Mexico under Mexican rule
2	Skipper The little sister of Barbie
2	Twilight A central character of the My Little Pony series who helps her friends resolve their differences
2	Rainbow Dash A sky-blue Pegasus in the My Little Pony series; she loves adventure and speed and tends to act first and ask questions later
2	Wonder Woman A fictional superhero in comic books published by DC comics; a great choice for a tough dog that won’t back down from a challenge
1	Chloe A pampered toy breed dog residing in Beverly Hills in the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua
1	Polly For Polly Pocket, a line of toys and accessories, the originals of which came in cases that could fit in one’s pocket
1	Jem The main character of an animated television series, with a doll made in her likeness
0	Stuffy For the many stuffed animals that a child may know and love; a great name for a dog that has the appearance of a cuddly, stuffed friend
0	Kaya The eighth Historical Character of the American Girl Dolls, representing early Native America
-1	Pinwheel This simple kids’ toy is created to spin when exposed to wind
-1	Crayola A company that creates art supplies and is best known for its crayons
-1	Draculaura The vampire daughter of Count Dracula in Monster High
-1	Applejack Orange, blond-haired pony of the My Little Pony series; she is known as an honest and reliable pony
-1	Fluttershy A yellow Pegasus with a long pink mane from My Little Pony; known as shy, sweet and nurturing