It's true: There's so much more to a dog than its name. "Walter," "Duke," and "Lucy," for instance, are just about as traditional as it gets...and yet the pups bearing each of those names have been bringing serious joy to the Drummond family for decades now. (Cue the funniest Drummond dog photos of all time.)

Still, if you're not loving the traditional options, it's always a good idea to think outside the box—and that's where this list of funny dog names comes in. Each of these clever, zany, and downright delightful options is bound to make you smile—and they're perfectly dog park-appropriate, too. (Just imagine the look on your fellow dog parents' faces when you shout for "Sarah Jessica Barker" or "The Earl of Kibble." It's even better if you're wearing matching dog-owner outfits.) Of course, "funny" doesn't have to mean "totally irreverent," either: We've got plenty of ideas here for the purists among you who just want to make sure their pup doesn't share a name with every other pup. And you know it wouldn't be a Pioneer Woman-approved list without at least a few food-inspired picks to choose from. Fetch, Tater Tot!

P.S. If you like these, you'll love our favorite Disney-inspired dog names.

Funny Celebrity-Inspired Dog Names

  • Brad Sitt
  • Diggie Smalls
  • James Earl Bones
  • Kevin Pawstner
  • Bark Wahlberg
  • A-fleas Ansari
  • Billie Howliday
  • Diggy Azalea
  • J.K. Growling
  • Enrique Diglesias
  • Katy Pawry
  • Pawtrick Stewart
  • Snarls Barkley
  • Tina Spay
  • Lisa Vanderpup
  • Sarah Jessica Barker
  • Virginia Woof
  • Woofgang Puck

Funny Human Names for Dogs

  • Waldo
  • Howard
  • Gertrude
  • Buster
  • Pam
  • Sharon
  • Maude
  • Cecil
  • Paula
  • Reginald
  • Nigel
  • Clive
  • Horace
  • Larry
  • Jerry
  • Olga

Funny Food-Inspired Dog Names

  • Beans
  • Noodle
  • Tuna
  • Fluffernutter
  • Nacho
  • Pickle
  • Tater Tot
  • Meatball
  • Nugget
  • Potato

Funny Pop Culture Dog Names

  • Hairy Pawter
  • Mary Puppins
  • Chewbacca (Chewy)
  • Colonel Mustard
  • Jabba the Mutt
  • Marty McFly
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