Dog names inspired by music

120 Cute, Hilarious & Funny Music-Inspired Dog Names

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Looking for the perfect name for your new pup? If you’re a music lover and a dog parent, you might as well combine your two favorite things. Whether your dog’s more Beyoncé than Beethoven or has serious lead-singer energy, a music-inspired name brings personality, humor, and a whole lot of charm.

This list isn’t your usual “Buddy” and “Bella.” We’re talking punny pop star names, cool musical references, and ridiculously funny picks that’ll make everyone at the dog park do a double take.

From Barkoncé to Banjo, here are 120 dog names inspired by music — split into categories like cool, cute, and hilariously clever.

Let’s get howling.

120 Cute, Hilarious & Funny Music-Inspired Dog Names

🎤 Dog Names Inspired by Famous Musicians (Punny & Playful)

  1. Barkoncé (Beyoncé)

  2. Snoop Doggo

  3. Paw McCartney

  4. Elvis Pawsley

  5. Dog Sheeran

  6. Cardi Bork

  7. Woofgang Amadeus

  8. Howl Swift

  9. Dog Marley

  10. Dolly Pawton

  11. Lil Pup

  12. Ariana Growl-de

  13. Kendrick Lickmar

  14. Pupper Malone

  15. Billie Eyelick

  16. Megan Thee Beagle

  17. Frank Sniffatra

  18. Doja Dog

  19. Lick Jagger

  20. Olivia Chew-gorigo

🎵 Dog Names from Song Titles & Lyrics (Funny + Iconic)

  1. Hey Pawla (Hey Paula)

  2. Hound Dog (you knew it was coming)

  3. Mr. Bojangles

  4. BowWowWow

  5. Lucy in the Sky

  6. Jolene

  7. Sweet Pup o’ Mine

  8. Billie Jean

  9. Bork in the USA

  10. All About That Bark

  11. Bark Side of the Moon

  12. Let it Beagle

  13. Livin’ on a Pawyer

  14. Rolling in the Deep

  15. Ain’t No Mutt High Enough

  16. Shake It Poff

  17. Pup It Off

  18. Barkstreet’s Back

  19. Drop It Like It’s Pup

  20. Who Let the Dogs Out

🐾 Names Based on Music Genres & Styles

  1. Jazz

  2. Punky

  3. Disco

  4. Grunge

  5. Indie

  6. Reggae

  7. Riffy

  8. Trapster

  9. Bop

  10. Funky

🎧 DJ & Producer-Inspired Dog Names

  1. Dogchain Smokers

  2. Zeddie

  3. Barku (Marshmello)

  4. Dipwoof

  5. Calvin Hairris

  6. Fluffo

  7. Bass Drop

  8. Martin Growlex

  9. Kygo Woof

  10. Skrillick

🎸 Instrument-Inspired Names

  1. Banjo

  2. Saxon

  3. Tuba

  4. Harpy

  5. Bongo

  6. Snare

  7. Kazoo

  8. Fiddles

  9. Glocky (Glockenspiel)

  10. Bassie (pronounced “Base-y”)

🎼 Musical Term-Based Dog Names (Quirky & Clever)

  1. Allegro

  2. Forte

  3. Aria

  4. Treble

  5. Clef

  6. Staccato

  7. Pitch

  8. Rhythm

  9. Harmony

  10. Cadence

🤘 Rock & Roll Dog Names

  1. Ozzy Pawsbourne

  2. Axl Pup

  3. Bon Jovi

  4. Barksmith (Aerosmith)

  5. Lenny Barkvitz

  6. Angus Bark (AC/DC)

  7. Slash (he just fits)

  8. Nirvawnah

  9. Linkin Bark

  10. Motley Chew

👑 Diva & Pop-Star Dog Names

  1. Puprah (Oprah + Pop Diva)

  2. Barktina (Christina)

  3. Mariah Hairy

  4. Pupga (Gaga)

  5. Cherish (Cher)

  6. Janet Fetchson

  7. Britney Ears

  8. Barkelia Keys

  9. Rihanna Wags

  10. Katy Pawry

🎙️ Soulful, Jazzy & Smooth Dog Names

  1. Otis Sniffing

  2. Howlin’ Pup

  3. Barky White

  4. Ella Fetchgerald

  5. Nina Bone

  6. Louie Chewtstrong

  7. Bublé

  8. Sam Sniff

  9. Aretha Fetchlin

  10. Marvin Growl

🧁 Cute & Aesthetic Music Dog Names

  1. Melody

  2. Lo-Fi

  3. Echo

  4. Lyric

  5. Chordy

  6. Serenade

  7. Nova (for stars like Supernova)

  8. Cleffie

  9. Lullaby

  10. Minuet

Final Woof

A dog with a musical name? That’s a whole mood. Whether you want something hilarious like “Snoop Doggo” or soft and melodic like “Echo” or “Cadence,” these names are made to stand out at the dog park and make your friends laugh (or ask for the Spotify playlist behind it).

Got a pup who howls along to your car karaoke? Definitely deserves a name from this list.

Let me know if you’d like a printable version, a carousel graphic for Pinterest or Instagram, or even a name-picker tool!