We know that a pet has a great impact on our lives and becomes another member of the family. So why settle for such basic names? Let’s combine the genius of great inspirers and give our pet a name that reflects their unique personality.
Here are some unique combinations that will make you want to choose more than one.
- Elvis Fitzgerald: From rock legend Elvis Presley and the iconic writer Fitzgerald.
- Serena Harper: A strong and elegant name, joining tennis player Serena Williams and writer Harper Lee.
- Jordan Lennon: Combines basketball superstar Jordan with the legendary musician Lennon.
- Babe Maya: A name with a playful and strong touch, from Babe Ruth and poet Maya Angelou.
- Stevie Hunter: A name that evokes rebellion and talent, from singer Stevie Nicks and writer Hunter S. Thompson.
- Jagger Poe: An intense combination that unites rocker Jagger and the mysterious writer Poe.
- Zola Cher: Combines the speed of athlete Zola Budd with the unique style of singer Cher.
- Pistol Twain: A dynamic and bold name, from Pistol Pete Maravich’s nickname and author Mark Twain.
- Dolly Hemingway: A name with character, mixing the sweetness of Dolly Parton with the literary strength of Hemingway.
- Tiger Beyoncé: A modern and powerful combination for a pet with a lot of presence, from golfer Tiger Woods and singer Beyoncé.
If you prefer simpler yet equally inspiring names, here is a selection from the three main categories to help you find the perfect name.
Pet Names Inspired by Famous Athletes and Their Nicknames
For Male Pets
- Jordan (“Air Jordan”)
- Magic (Magic Johnson)
- Babe (“The Bambino”)
- Tiger (Tiger Woods)
- Pistol (Pete Maravich)
- Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal)
- Zola (Zola Budd)
- Prime Time (Deion Sanders)
- Gator (Florida Gators)
- The Rocket (Roger Clemens)
- Moose (Darryl Johnston)
- The King (LeBron James)
- The Answer (Allen Iverson)
- Iceman (George Gervin)
- Homer (homerun)
For Female Pets
- Serena (Serena Williams)
- Simone (Simone Biles)
- Mia (Mia Hamm)
- Venus (Venus Williams)
- Lolo (Lolo Jones)
- Flo-Jo (Florence Griffith Joyner)
- Jackie (Jackie Joyner-Kersee)
- Danica (Danica Patrick)
- Abby (Abby Wambach)
- Hope (Hope Solo)
- Missy (Missy Franklin)
- Diana (Diana Taurasi)
- Gabby (Gabby Douglas)
- Ronda (Ronda Rousey)
- Cheetah (Tyreek Hill)
Pet Names for Literature Lovers
For Male Pets
- Hemingway (Ernest Hemingway)
- Fitzgerald (F. Scott Fitzgerald)
- Poe (Edgar Allan Poe)
- Steinbeck (John Steinbeck)
- Twain (Mark Twain)
- Melville (Herman Melville)
- Holden (Holden Caulfield)
- Gatsby (Jay Gatsby)
- Huckleberry (Huckleberry Finn)
- Atticus (Atticus Finch)
- Hunter (Hunter S. Thompson)
- Kerouac (Jack Kerouac)
- Faulkner (William Faulkner)
- Salinger (J.D. Salinger)
- Whitman (Walt Whitman)
For Female Pets
- Harper (Harper Lee)
- Maya (Maya Angelou)
- Louisa (Louisa May Alcott)
- Toni (Toni Morrison)
- Zora (Zora Neale Hurston)
- Sylvia (Sylvia Plath)
- Flannery (Flannery O’Connor)
- Edith (Edith Wharton)
- Jo (Jo March)
- Scout (Scout Finch)
- Gwendolyn (Gwendolyn Brooks)
- Willa (Willa Cather)
- Elinor (Elinor Dashwood)
- Alice (Alice Walker)
- Dorothy (Dorothy Parker)
Pet Names for Music Lovers
For Male Pets
- Elvis (Elvis Presley)
- Sinatra (Frank Sinatra)
- Prince (Prince)
- Jagger (Mick Jagger)
- Sting (Sting)
- Cash (Johnny Cash)
- Dylan (Bob Dylan)
- Bono (Bono)
- Bruno (Bruno Mars)
- Hendrix (Jimi Hendrix)
- Bowie (David Bowie)
- Lennon (John Lennon)
- Freddie (Freddie Mercury)
- Zeppelin (Led Zeppelin)
- Ozzy (Ozzy Osbourne)
For Female Pets
- Adele (Adele)
- Taylor (Taylor Swift)
- Aretha (Aretha Franklin)
- Dolly (Dolly Parton)
- Whitney (Whitney Houston)
- Cher (Cher)
- Madonna (Madonna)
- Beyoncé (Beyoncé)
- Britney (Britney Spears)
- Mariah (Mariah Carey)
- Tina (Tina Turner)
- Alicia (Alicia Keys)
- Stevie (Stevie Nicks)
- Janis (Janis Joplin)
- Rihanna (Rihanna)