Comedy Movie Dog Names

Introduction

Many times and many ways, it's often been said that all the world just wants to laugh, paving the way for films like 21 Jump Street, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Blazing Saddles to meet that demand on the big screen. There are a plethora of comedy films out in circulation and, whether they entirely center on an animal or not, many of these films feature lovable canine characters that dog owners might want to consider naming their pets after; whether you decide to name your dog after your favorite comedic actor, one of the characters they've portrayed, or the film series they've featured in, you'll have a wealth of options to give your pet a comedic and remarkable name.

Comedy Movie Dog Names In Pop Culture

Featured Famous Comedy Movie Dog

Air Bud

This Golden Retriever has been slam dunking his way into the hearts of audiences for generations since his self titled debut in 1997. With five mainline films under his belt, and a slew of spin offs to boot, Air Bud has earned his place as the quintessential comedy film dog of the modern era. Having participated in a variety of sports, Air Bud has played Basketball, American Football, Baseball, Soccer, and Volleyball throughout his career. He's also sired a litter of pups that have embarked on whimsical adventures of their, who star in the Air Buddies spin off franchise. A multi-talented and charming dog, Air Bud has become ingrained in pop culture as cinema's most funniest dog.

Interestingly enough, Air Bud actually got his start on America's Funniest Home Videos when his owner, Kevin DiCicco featured him on the show. Air Bud's renown increased when he made another appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman, where Buddy bounced a basketball on his muzzle before shooting the ball into a hoop on live TV. Buddy had so thoroughly wowed audiences and endeared himself to the American populace that Mr. DiCicco felt the dog had a real shot at stardom. Buddy made appeared on the family Sitcom Full House in a small role as the dog Comet before finally being cast by Walt Disney in his biggest and most famous role as the leading dog in his more or less self titled film, 1997's Air Bud.

The events of the film are loosely based off of Bud's actual encounter with Kevin CiCicco, but most of the story's plot does veer off into more extravagant fare; Mr. Diccico found Buddy as a stray in the 1980's and that much is reflected when one of the characters in Air Bud, Josh Framm, finds Air Bud after he's been abandoned by an abusive owner. Josh, like Kevin, names the dog Bud and discovers his furry friend's proficiency with a basketball very early on. The rest of the film's plot then enters more fantastical territory, including an instance during the final act in which Bud helps Joshua's basketball team win their State Finals game, but the mission of introducing the hoop shooting Golden Retriever to the world at large had been accomplished. Buddy passed on February 10, 1998 but his litter of nine pups would go on to partially inspire the Air Buddies spin off series, which is centered around Air Bud's on screen children.

Comedy Movie Dog Names in Pop Culture

One of the biggest draws of the comedy genre is the relatability of the stories therein; most comedies take average, everyday scenarios and experiences and play them up to such a comedic extreme that audiences are left clutching their sides and raving with laughter while also hitting a few chords that are very close to home. Have you seen any comedies that were particularly relevant to you? Consider naming your dog after that film or after one of the main characters in that story. The film Juno, for instance, is a coming of age story that deals with some particularly weighty subject matter while also offering viewers plenty of sidesplitting laughs. Thus, the title of the film or the main character for which it's named after could provide a dog owner with an excellent opportunity to pay homage to one their favorite coming of age dramedies.

Comedy films have also provided Cinema with some of the most memorable and enchanting characters to have ever graced the big screen; Charlie Chaplin's notorious Tramp character has become a staple of Cinematic history while the Wolfpack from the Hangover trilogy have also left their Mike Tyson tattoo shaped mark on film in their own right. The actors that bring these characters to life are also prime sources for comedy film loving dog owners to pool names from; Kevin Hart has made a name for himself as one of the hardest working comedians in show business while Tina Fey has proven herself to be a prolific artist both in front of and behind the scenes.

Male Comedy Movie Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Sparky The Bull Terrier who was brought back to life in the film "Frankenweenie"
1	Patch Another of Pongo's children, known for the large spot on his right eye
1	Bruiser Reese Witherspoon's Chihuahua in the film "Legally Blonde"
1	Digby A reference to Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
1	Boomer The death defying dog that dodged an explosion in 1996's "Independence Day"
1	Copernicus Doc Brown's intelligent Terrier mix from the "Back to the Future" films
1	Speck Pee Wee Herman's rough coated Jack Russell Terrier
1	Gromit This super intelligent Beagle comprises half of the legendary Wallace and Gromit duo
0	Bud Named after the famous Golden Retriever, Air Bud
0	Buddy Named after Air Bud's actor, Buddy (aka Air Buddy)
0	Marley The titular Labrador from the film "Marley & Me"
0	Zeus One of the main characters from the film "Zeus & Roxanne "
0	Reno The police dog who acted alongside Chuck Norris in the 1995 film "Top Dog"
0	Pongo This Dalmatian sired 15 pups and adopted 84 more with his mate Perdita
0	Lucky One of Pongo's children whose described as being playful and sweet
0	Rolly Known as the big eater of the 101 Dalmatians
0	Odie This wire-haired Dachshund Terrier mix is Garfield the cat's foil
0	Snoopy A reference to the mischievous mutt from the "Charlie Brown" series
0	Hank The big, lovable dog from 1996's "The Truth About Cats & Dogs"
0	Winn-Dixie The Berger Picard from the film "Because of Winn-Dixie"
0	Pete The American Pit Bull Terrier from the "Little Rascals" films
0	Fred The Basset Hound dog from the film "Smokey & The Bandit"
0	Fang One of Hagrid's pet dogs from the "Harry Potter" series
0	Fluffy The massive three headed dog that Hagrid also cared for
0	Snoop The Beagle who appeared in 1998's "Babe: Pig in the City"
0	Flealick This Jack Russell Terrier also appears in "Babe: Pig in the City"
0	Rin Tin Tin The famous German Shepherd who enjoyed international fame in the 1920's and 1930's
0	Quark The friendly little dog from the "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" series
0	George The dog featured in the 1938 film "Bringing Up Baby"
0	Max The Grinch's de facto sidekick in the film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

Female Comedy Movie Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	RoseBud The only female dog of the Air Buddies litter
1	Jewel One of the 15 original Dalmatians who has an air of poise and elegance to her
1	Greta The name of Ninotchka's actress, Greta Garbo
0	Molly Aird Bud's mate in later films and the mother of the Air Buddies
0	Perdita Pongo's mate and the biological mother of 15 of the 101 Dalmatians
0	Penny One of the 101 Dalmatians known for her comparatively spotless appearance
0	Cadpig A wire young Dalmatian who appeared in the 101 Dalmatians animated series
0	Rebecca One of Lucky's love interests whose heart shaped spots make her standout
0	Mary A reference to Mary Poppins, the magical flying nanny from her self titled series
0	Dorothy A reference to Dorothy from the "Wizard of Oz" films
0	Sandra A homage to Sandra Bullock, who was also known as America's Sweetheart
0	Cameron Taken from Cameron Diaz, who got her start performing in comedy films
0	Mary Cameron Diaz's character from the classic comedy film "There's Something About Mary"
0	Ninotchka The titular character from the 1939 MGM film film "Ninotchka"
0	Whoopi Taken after the famed actress and one of hostesses of "The View" Whoopi Goldberg
0	Delores The name of Whoopi Goldberg's character from the notorious "Sister Act" series
0	Goldie A reference to the actress Goldie Hawn
0	Toni Goldie Hawn's character from the 1969 film "Cactus Flower"
0	Katherine In honor of the "Bringing Up Baby" actress Katherine Hepburn
0	Susan The first name of Katherine Hepburn's character from the film "Bringing Up Baby"
0	Lucile In service to the legendary and trailblazing comedienne, Lucille Ball
0	Lucy Lucille's iconic character and the namesake of her self titled film and show "I Love Lucy"
0	Tina A homage to the renowned actress, writer, and SNL alumni Tina Fey
0	Liz Tina Fey's notorious character from the hit show "30 Rock"
0	Claire Tina Fey's raunchy character from the comedy film "Date Night"
0	Amy In respect to the fellow SNL alumni, actress, and writer Amy Poehler
0	Leslie Amy Poehler's saucy character from the long running show "Parks & Recreation"
0	Juno The titular character from the Ellen Page led film, "Juno"
0	Ellen A reference to both Ellen Page (the star of "Juno") and Ellen Degeneres (the host of "Ellen")
0	Audrey In honor of Audrey Hepburn, the starlet of the romcom "Breakfast at Tiffany's"