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Godzilla Dog Names

Updated: May 09, 2024

If you have recently adopted a new furry friend and you are a fan of the world's most famous giant monster, Godzilla, you've come to the right place. Choosing a name for your dog can often be a daunting task. However, if you're a fan of classic monster movies, this list will make the decision much easier for you.

Our list is inspired by characters, monsters, and directors from the ever-popular Godzilla universe. Whether you are a fan of the original 1954 classic or the more recent Hollywood adaptations, you are sure to find a fitting name for your canine companion. These names are not only unique but also carry the strength and resilience synonymous with the Godzilla series.

So, if you're ready to channel the spirit and grandeur of Godzilla's world into your pet's identity, start scrolling. You never know, you might just find the perfect name that stands out at the dog park and pays homage to your favorite movie franchise at the same time.

Name Reason to Choose
Abyss Inspired by Godzilla's deep-sea origins
Aegis Named after the shield-like protection Godzilla provides
Anguirus After one of the first kaiju Godzilla ever battled
Apex Godzilla is known as the 'Apex Predator'
Atomic Named after Godzilla's atomic breath, a signature ability
Avalanche A nod to the unstoppable force that is Godzilla
Bagan Derived from a powerful kaiju from the Godzilla video games
Baragon One of Godzilla's counterparts from the same series
Battra A nod to the dark counterpart of Mothra from the Godzilla series
Behemoth Godzilla is undoubtedly a behemoth
Biolante A tribute to the plant-animal hybrid Godzilla opponent
Biollante A tribute to the plant-animal hybrid Godzilla opponent
Blaze A nod to Godzilla's fiery nature
Blizzard A reference to the cold environment Godzilla sometimes fights in
Boulder Evoking the strength and size of Godzilla
Brutusk Named after a boar-like kaiju from the Godzilla universe
Burning As an homage to the Burning Godzilla form
Cataclysm Associating with the catastrophic destruction caused by Godzilla
Chaos Godzilla brings chaos wherever he goes
Crater Representing the impact of Godzilla's arrival
Crush Reflects Godzilla's ability to crush anything in his path
Cyclone Named after the cyclonic destruction caused by Godzilla
Dagahra Named after the aquatic kaiju from the Godzilla universe
Daikaiju A Japanese term meaning 'giant monster'
Destoroyah Named after one of Godzilla's most formidable foes
Destruction A nod to the havoc Godzilla wreaks
Dominion Signifying Godzilla's dominance
Ebirah Inspired by the giant lobster adversary of Godzilla
Eclipse Symbolizing Godzilla's ability to overshadow everything else
Eleking Derived from a giant eel kaiju from the Godzilla series
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Movie Directors and Creators

Names inspired by the creators and directors of the Godzilla films can be a tribute to the people who brought these creatures to life.
Name Description
Bergman Ingmar Bergman, known for his profound and introspective films, could be a fitting namesake for a deep and soulful dog
Burton Tim Burton, known for his gothic and quirky style, could inspire the name for a dog that stands out from the crowd
Cameron A homage to James Cameron, this name could suit a dog with a big personality and an adventurous spirit
Coen Naming your dog after one of the Coen brothers could be a nod to your love for their witty and thought-provoking films
Coppola A dog named after Francis Ford Coppola could be a fearless and adventurous companion
DelToro For a dog with a unique and imaginative spirit, Guillermo del Toro, famed for his fantastical and gothic films, could be a great inspiration
Eastwood Clint Eastwood, a celebrated director and actor, could be a fitting namesake for a strong and confident dog
Fellini For a dog with a lot of character, Federico Fellini, known for his distinctive and imaginative films, could be a great inspiration
Fincher David Fincher, famed for his dark and stylish thrillers, could inspire the name for a dog with an edgy personality
Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense, could be a great namesake for a dog with a mysterious or intriguing personality
Jackson If you're a fan of epic fantasy, naming your dog after Peter Jackson, the director of The Lord of the Rings, could be a fitting tribute
Kubrick If your dog is a bit eccentric, Stanley Kubrick, known for his enigmatic and visionary films, could be a fitting namesake
Kurosawa Akira Kurosawa, a legendary Japanese director, could be a fitting namesake for a dog with a strong and courageous spirit
Linklater Richard Linklater, known for his innovative and naturalistic films, could inspire the name for a laid-back and philosophical dog
Lucas For Star Wars fans, naming your dog after George Lucas could be a nod to your favorite franchise
Miyazaki Hayao Miyazaki, known for his enchanting and whimsical animated films, could be a fitting namesake for a charming and playful dog
Nolan Christopher Nolan, known for his complex and cerebral films, could inspire the name for an intelligent and thoughtful dog
Ridley Named after Ridley Scott, known for films like Alien and Blade Runner, this name could reflect a dog that is adventurous and daring
Scorsese Martin Scorsese, known for his thrilling and dramatic films, would be a fitting namesake for a dog with a lot of character
Soderbergh Steven Soderbergh, a versatile and innovative director, could be a fitting namesake for an adaptable and creative dog
Spielberg Named after Steven Spielberg, who directed iconic films like Jaws and E.T., this name could reflect a dog with a strong and commanding presence
Tarantino If your dog is quirky and unique, Quentin Tarantino, famed for his unconventional storytelling, could be a fitting inspiration
Tarkovsky For a dog with a serene and thoughtful demeanor, Andrei Tarkovsky, known for his poetic and contemplative films, could be a great inspiration
Welles Orson Welles, a renowned director and actor, could inspire the name for a dog with a charismatic and commanding presence
Wes Wes Anderson, famed for his quirky and aesthetic films, could inspire the name for a dog with a unique and stylish personality
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Godzilla Monsters' Abilities

The unique abilities of the monsters in the Godzilla universe can provide cool and powerful names for a dog.
Name Description
Anguirus A monster covered in spikes, a great name for a spiky-haired breed
Baragon A subterranean monster that's perfect for a digger
Battra A dark, giant moth monster, great for a black dog
Biollante A hybrid creature, a suitable name for a mixed breed
Destoroyah A monster known for its destructive powers, suitable for a dog with a destructive streak
Ebirah A giant lobster-like monster, great for a dog who loves the water
Ghidorah Inspired by a three-headed dragon-like creature known for its destructive powers
Gigan Inspired by a cyborg monster, ideal for a strong and tough dog
Gorosaurus A dinosaur-like monster known for its strength, perfect for a strong, muscular dog
Hedorah A smog monster, perfect for a grey or smoky colored dog
Kamakura A huge plant monster, perfect for a dog who loves to be in nature
Kumonga A giant spider monster, a fitting name for a dog with long, slender legs
Manda A sea-dwelling dragon, a cool name for a dog who loves to swim
Mechagodzilla A robotic Godzilla, a good name for a solid, sturdy dog
Megaguirus A flying monster with a huge stinger, suitable for a small, fast dog
Megaguirus A flying monster with a huge stinger, suitable for a small, fast dog
Megalon A beetle-like monster, a fun name for a small, energetic dog
Mothra Named after a giant moth-like monster with powerful wings
MUTO An acronym for Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organism; perfect for a large, mysterious dog
Orga An alien monster, a cool name for an unusual looking dog
Rodan This monster can fly at supersonic speeds, a fitting name for a speedy pooch
Spacegodzilla Godzilla's extraterrestrial counterpart, ideal for a dog with a larger-than-life personality
Titanosaurus A dinosaur-like monster, a fitting name for a large breed dog
Varan A giant lizard, a great name for a low to the ground breed
Zilla A quick and agile monster, a fitting name for a fast and energetic dog
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Godzilla Movie Titles

Each Godzilla movie title is unique and could provide a great name for a pet.
Name Description
Anguirus Godzilla's first ever opponent
Biollante A rose-Godzilla hybrid from one of the movies
Burning Inspired by the Burning Godzilla from the movie 'Godzilla vs Destroyah'
Destoroyah This creature was created by the weapon that killed Godzilla
Ebirah A giant lobster-like creature from the Godzilla series
Final Inspired by 'Godzilla: Final Wars', one of the franchise's films
Ghidorah A three-headed dragon from the Godzilla series
Gigan Cyborg monster from the Godzilla universe
Hedorah An alien monster fought by Godzilla
Jet Short for Jet Jaguar, a robot ally of Godzilla
Kamacuras A giant praying mantis from the Godzilla movies
Kiryu Another name for Mechagodzilla, Godzilla's mechanical counterpart
Manda A sea-dwelling dragon from the Godzilla franchise
Mechagodzilla This mechanical doppelgänger of Godzilla would make a cool name
Megaguirus An ancient dragonfly-like creature from the Godzilla movies
Megalon Another villain from Godzilla's rogues gallery
Minilla Godzilla's son from the classic movies
Mothra This name is inspired by Godzilla's winged adversary
MUTO Acronym for Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organism, a Godzilla adversary
Orga Alien monster that fought Godzilla
Rodan A giant pterosaur often found in Godzilla films
Shin Inspired by 'Shin Godzilla', a reimagining of the original Godzilla story
Spacegodzilla A cosmic clone of the King of Monsters
Titanosaurus Aquatic dinosaur from the Godzilla universe
Zilla This name is a nod to the American version of Godzilla
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Human Character Names

Names taken from human characters in the Godzilla films can be a unique and interesting way to name your pet.
Name Description
Akane Akane Yashiro, a skilled Mechagodzilla pilot, is the namesake for this choice
Azusa A character from Godzilla vs. Mothra, Azusa Gojo, is the inspiration for this name
Emmy Emmy Kano, a time-traveling character in Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, lends her name to this option
Ford Ford Brody, the character who is a brave soldier in Godzilla movies, lends his name to this moniker
Gordon This name is a homage to Douglas Gordon, the captain of the Gotengo in Godzilla: Final Wars
Goro Goro Maki, a recurring character in the Godzilla franchise, is the inspiration for this name
Haruo This name is borrowed from Haruo Sakaki, the protagonist in the Godzilla anime trilogy
Hayato Hayato Igarashi, the Prime Minister in Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, is the source for this name
Hiroshi Hiroshi Jinkawa, a character from Invasion of Astro-Monster, lends his name to this option
Ishiro This name refers to Ishiro Serizawa, a character in the Godzilla franchise known for his wisdom
Katsura Named after Katsura Mafune, a tragic character from Terror of Mechagodzilla
Kenichi Kenichi Yamane, a character from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah, is the inspiration for this name
Kiriko Kiriko Tsujimori, a tenacious Godzilla hunter in the franchise, lends her name to this option
Kyohei From the franchise, Kyohei Yamane, a paleontologist studying Godzilla
Maseru Maseru Emoto, a character from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, lends his name to this option
Miki A character with telepathic powers in the franchise, Miki Saegusa, is the inspiration for this name
Naoko Naoko Okumura, a character in The Return of Godzilla, lends her name to this option
Osamu Osamu Sakurai, a character in Invasion of Astro-Monster, lends his name to this option
Ryota This name pays homage to Ryota Kane, a character from the movie Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Shindo Shindo, a character from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, lends his name to this option
Shinichi Shinichi Ozaki, a mutant soldier in Godzilla: Final Wars, is the inspiration for this name
Takuya Takuya Fujita, a character in Godzilla vs. Mothra, is the inspiration for this name
Yuki Yuki Ichinose, a character from Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S., is the inspiration for this name
Yuko Inspired by Yuko Tani, a member of the anti-Godzilla military force in the animated franchise
Yumiko Yumiko Shaku, an actress who played Akane Yashiro, is the namesake for this name
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Kaiju Names

These names are inspired by the various kaiju, or giant monsters, that have appeared in the Godzilla franchise.
Name Description
Anguirus Anguirus is a spiky, dinosaur-like kaiju and Godzilla's first ever opponent
Baragon Baragon is a subterranean kaiju in the Godzilla series
Battra Battra is a dark divine moth kaiju, a perfect name for a black dog
Biolante Biolante is a kaiju hybrid of Godzilla and a rose
Dagahra Dagahra is a sea monster kaiju, a fun name for a swim-loving dog
Destoroyah Destoroyah is a powerful kaiju that can metamorphose, a unique name for a dog
Ebirah Ebirah is a giant lobster kaiju, a fun name for a red dog
Gamera Gamera is a giant turtle kaiju, a cute name for a slow-moving or shelled dog
Ghidorah This name is inspired by King Ghidorah, a three-headed dragon and one of Godzilla's greatest foes
Gigan Named after a cybernetic space kaiju from the Godzilla series
Godzooky Godzooky is Godzilla's nephew, a perfect name for a small or young dog
Hedorah The smog monster Hedorah from the Godzilla series inspired this name
JetJaguar Jet Jaguar is a robot kaiju and ally of Godzilla, a great name for a loyal or metallic-colored dog
Kumonga Kumonga is a massive spider kaiju, a fitting name for a hairy dog
Manda Manda is a sea-dwelling kaiju, a good name for a water-loving dog
Mechagodzilla Mechagodzilla is the robotic version of Godzilla, a fitting name for a metallic-colored dog
Megaguirus Megaguirus is a dragonfly-like kaiju, a cool name for a swift dog
Megalon Megalon is a beetle-like kaiju from the Godzilla universe
Mothra Named after the gigantic moth creature and Godzilla's occasional ally
Orochi Orochi is a mythical 8-headed dragon, a good name for an imposing or multi-colored dog
Rodan Rodan is a pterosaur-like monster and a fellow kaiju of Godzilla
Spacegodzilla Spacegodzilla is a cosmic kaiju, a perfect name for an otherworldly or unique dog
Titanosaurus Titanosaurus is a dinosaur kaiju, a suitable name for a large or dinosaur-like dog
Varan Varan is a reptilian kaiju, a nice name for a slim, fast dog
Zilla Inspired by the American adaptation of Godzilla, a suitable name for a large dog
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