Welcome to a unique collection of canine monikers that took the pet world by storm in the year 2014. This was a year marked by an interesting blend of traditional, trendy, and downright adorable dog names that resonated deeply with pet owners across the globe. This page pays homage to those beloved names, providing not just a nostalgic trip down memory lane, but also a rich resource for new pet owners seeking that perfect name for their furry friends.
As you explore this page, you will discover names that captured the zeitgeist of 2014, reflecting popular culture, significant events, and prevailing trends of the time. Whether you're in search of inspiration for naming your new pup or simply curious about the naming trends of yesteryear, this compilation promises a fascinating journey. Let's step back in time and revisit the names that defined the canine kingdom in the not-so-distant past of 2014.
Names
| Name | Reason to Choose |
|---|---|
| Kale | This superfood trend in 2014 inspired some unique dog names |
| Kalel | Superman's Kryptonian name gained popularity among fans in 2014 |
| Kanye | Named after Kanye West, who was in the limelight in 2014 |
| Katniss | Influenced by the heroine of The Hunger Games series, which was popular in 2014 |
| Kendrick | Inspired by the rapper Kendrick Lamar, who was popular in 2014 |
| Khaleesi | Game of Thrones' Daenerys Targaryen's title became a popular dog name in 2014 |
| Lady | A classy, elegant name for a female dog |
| Leo | Perfect for a dog with a lion's spirit |
| Lily | A delicate name for a petite dog |
| Lola | A stylish name for a fashionable dog |
| Lorde | Named after the New Zealand singer who gained international fame in 2014 |
| Lucky | For the dog who has overcome adversity or was adopted from a shelter |
| Lucy | A sweet and timeless name |
| Luna | Inspired by the character from Harry Potter series |
| Maggie | A classic name for a classic breed |
| Max | Simple and easy to call out |
| Midnight | A fitting name for a black dog, referencing the darkest time of night |
| Milo | Popularized by the film 'The Mask' |
| Misty | A lovely name for a grey or silver-coated dog |
| Molly | A favorite for sweet, good-natured dogs |
| Muffin | A sweet name, often given to small and adorable dogs |
| Nala | Inspired by the character from The Lion King |
| Neymar | In honor of the Brazilian soccer player who excelled in the 2014 World Cup |
| Nugget | A cute and popular name choice for small dogs in 2014 |
| Oliver | It was a popular baby name in 2014, often crossed over to pet names |
| Ollie | A fun, friendly name for a sociable breed |
| Oscar | An award-winning name for a top dog |
| Pandora | Inspired by the music streaming service, which was widely used in 2014 |
| Patches | A popular choice for dogs with multi-colored coats |
| Peanut | A cute name for a small, energetic dog |
Groups
TV Show-inspired Dog Names 2014
This category includes dog names that were inspired by popular TV shows in 2014
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Arya | Derived from a character in Game of Thrones, a popular series in 2014 |
| Bazinga | Sheldon Cooper's catchphrase in The Big Bang Theory |
| Cersei | Famous character from Game of Thrones |
| Cumberbatch | Last name of the actor who played Sherlock Holmes in BBC's Sherlock |
| Daenerys | An iconic character from Game of Thrones |
| Daryl | The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon, a fan-favorite character |
| Debra | Dexter's sister in the TV show Dexter |
| Dexter | Inspired by the main character from the popular TV show, Dexter |
| Draper | Don Draper is the protagonist of Mad Men |
| Gotham | Title of a Batman prequel series that aired in 2014 |
| Heisenberg | Walter White's alter ego from Breaking Bad |
| Hodor | Fan favorite from Game of Thrones |
| Jesse | Inspired by Jesse Pinkman, a character from Breaking Bad |
| Klondike | Inspired by Discovery Channel's Gold Rush: Alaska |
| Norman | Norman Bates, the main character in Bates Motel |
| Piper | Orange is the New Black, featuring protagonist Piper Chapman, was a hit |
| Ragnar | Vikings' main character, Ragnar Lothbrok |
| Sansa | Character from Game of Thrones |
| Sheldon | The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon Cooper inspired this name |
| Sherlock | BBC's Sherlock Holmes adaptation was quite popular |
| Skyler | Character from Breaking Bad, Skyler White |
| Sterling | Last name of the protagonist in Archer, Sterling Archer |
| Stiles | From Teen Wolf, Stiles Stilinski |
| Tyrion | One of the main characters in Game of Thrones |
| Walter | A nod to the character Walter White from Breaking Bad |
Movie-inspired Dog Names 2014
This category includes dog names that were inspired by popular movies in 2014
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Annabelle | For fans of the horror movie about a haunted doll |
| Apollo | A nod to the 'Rocky' spin-off, 'Creed' |
| Baymax | The adorable robot from 'Big Hero 6' |
| Buzz | 'Toy Story 4' reintroduced us to Buzz Lightyear |
| Dracula | 'Dracula Untold' offers this classic name |
| Elsa | The name of the magical queen in 'Frozen' |
| Fury | Inspired by the Brad Pitt war movie of the same name |
| Gandalf | 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' features this wise wizard |
| Godzilla | For lovers of the classic monster movie reboot |
| Groot | Named after a fan-favorite character from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' |
| Hermione | 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' keeps this name popular |
| Hiccup | The main character in 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' |
| Hiro | The lead character from 'Big Hero 6' inspired this name |
| Interstellar | An ode to Christopher Nolan's science fiction epic |
| Katniss | Inspired by the protagonist of 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' |
| Kingsman | A stylish spy movie that debuted in 2014 |
| Legolas | An elven archer from 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' |
| Maleficent | Angelina Jolie played this character in the eponymous movie |
| Paddington | Named after the lovable bear in the movie of the same name |
| Rocket | 'Guardians of the Galaxy' features a character of this name |
| Shrek | For fans of the green ogre from 'Shrek Forever After' |
| Simba | From the Disney movie 'The Lion King', re-released in 2014 |
| Tauriel | Elven warrior from 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' |
| Tris | The heroine from 'Divergent' shares this name |
| Yoda | This 'Star Wars' character is a timeless choice |
Celebrity-inspired Dog Names 2014
This category includes dog names that were inspired by popular celebrities in 2014
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Adele | A tribute to the powerful singer-songwriter |
| Aniston | A tribute to the Friends star Jennifer Aniston |
| Beyonce | Inspired by the famous singer known for her powerful vocals |
| Bieber | A tribute to the pop sensation Justin Bieber |
| Clooney | Named after the charming actor and filmmaker George Clooney |
| Denzel | A nod to the acclaimed actor and director Denzel Washington |
| Depp | For fans of the eccentric actor Johnny Depp |
| DiCaprio | A name inspired by the Academy Award winning actor |
| Drake | A shout out to the popular rapper and songwriter |
| Gaga | A homage to the eccentric and talented singer-songwriter |
| Hanks | A nod to the versatile actor Tom Hanks |
| Hemsworth | A name inspired by the handsome actor |
| Jolie | A name inspired by the stunning actress Angelina Jolie |
| Kanye | A name inspired by the controversial rapper and fashion designer |
| Meryl | A nod to the celebrated actress Meryl Streep |
| Minaj | A name inspired by the successful rapper and singer |
| Oprah | Derived from the influential talk show host Oprah Winfrey |
| Perry | A nod to the popular singer Katy Perry |
| Pitt | A reference to the popular actor Brad Pitt |
| Rihanna | A homage to the successful singer and businesswoman |
| Shakira | A tribute to the popular singer and dancer |
| Sheeran | A homage to the talented singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran |
| Spears | Named after the pop star Britney Spears |
| Streisand | A tribute to the legendary singer and actress |
| Swift | A nod to the talented pop star, Taylor Swift |
Unique Dog Names 2014
This category includes unique or less used dog names in 2014
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bing | For tech-savvy pet owners, naming their dog after a popular search engine was unique |
| Bitcoin | The cryptocurrency boom in 2014 inspired this name |
| Brangelina | A unique name that pays homage to the popular celebrity couple of the time |
| Brexit | Unusual choice inspired by the political term |
| Drone | Reflects the popularity and controversy of drones in 2014 |
| Ebola | The major health scare in 2014 inspired this unusual name |
| Elon | Named after Elon Musk who made headlines in 2014 |
| Emoji | The rise of digital communication inspired this name |
| Flappy | Inspired by the popular mobile game, Flappy Bird |
| Frost | Inspired by the extreme winter weather in 2014 |
| GoPro | An unusual name inspired by the popular action camera brand |
| Hashtag | The rise of social media in 2014 inspired this unique name |
| Kale | The superfood trend in 2014 made this an unusual choice for a dog's name |
| Kardashian | Inspired by the infamous reality TV family |
| Klout | A nod to the popular social media influence rating system of 2014 |
| Kombucha | Named after the popular fermented tea drink that gained popularity in 2014 |
| Netflix | Named after the popular streaming service |
| Pharrell | Inspired by the popular musician of 2014 |
| Quinoa | Health-conscious pet owners may have chosen this unique food-related name |
| Selfie | This term gained popularity in 2014, making it a unique dog name |
| Siri | Reflects the popularity of Apple's virtual assistant |
| Sochi | Named after the city that hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics |
| Tinder | The dating app was at its peak in 2014 |
| Uber | Inspired by the ride-sharing service that was gaining popularity |
| Viral | Reflects the internet culture of 2014 |
Popular Dog Names 2014
This category includes the most popular or commonly used dog names in 2014
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bailey | This unisex name was loved for its versatility |
| Bella | The Twilight saga's influence was still strong in 2014 |
| Bruno | Inspired by pop culture, this name was favored |
| Buddy | Owners picked this to reflect their dogs' friendly nature |
| Charlie | Many dog owners fell for this timeless, friendly name |
| Chloe | This cute, feminine name was loved by many |
| Coco | The chic, fashionable name was a hit among owners |
| Daisy | Its association with freshness and innocence made it a hit |
| Duke | Its royal connotation appealed to many dog owners |
| Jake | Its all-American appeal made it a common pick |
| Lola | The unique, feminine name gained popularity |
| Lucy | This classic, endearing name was a popular pick |
| Max | The name's simplicity and charm made it a popular choice for dogs |
| Milo | The short, catchy name gained traction |
| Molly | Its sweet and simple nature made it a favorite |
| Oliver | Its literary association made it a popular choice |
| Oscar | Its classic, distinguished feel made it a favorite |
| Riley | This name's cheerfulness made it popular |
| Rocky | This name's strong, sturdy connotation appealed to many |
| Rosie | The name's adorable, vintage charm made it popular |
| Roxy | Its edgy, cool vibe was a hit among dog owners |
| Ruby | This precious gemstone-inspired name was a hit |
| Sadie | Its old-fashioned charm was appealing to many |
| Sophie | Its meaning 'wisdom' was appealing to owners |
| Zeus | Inspired by mythology, this powerful name was favored |