Want Inspirations For A Good Dog Name? Check These 11 Stories Of Celebrity Dogs

Not sure what to name your dog? Why not look to the celebs! The stories of how these dogs got their names may surprise and inspire you!

1. Obama and Bo & Sunny

US President Harry Truman once said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog!” Luckily Obama has two, Bo and Sunny. (In the image below, Left: Sunny; Right: Bo) Bo is named after Obama girls' cousins' pet cat and also Bo Diddley. Sunny got this name because of her personality.
Just like their owners, Bo and Sunny are media superstars.

2. 50 Cent And Oprah

50 Cent loves Oprah and Oprah! One Oprah is his cute puppy. The other Oprah is the strong and powerful woman on television. Yes, you've got it! 50 Cent named his puppy after the iconic Oprah. This puppy has witnessed the love and hate story between 50 Cent and Oprah.
50 Cent gave his dog the name in response to Oprah's negative interpretation of his music. Later in an interview with Oprah, everyone was surprised that 50 Cent said he loved Oprah - especially after he’d finally met her. After the interview, Oprah also wrote on her blog that she really liked 50 Cent and that she was really glad she did the interview. They finally put their six-year feud to rest.

3. Nick Jonas And Elvis

On his 16th birthday, Nick Jonas was gifted a Golden Retriever puppy that he named Elvis Presley, in honor of his two most favorite singers: Elvis Presley and Elvis Costello. Since then, they have formed the ultimate rock n' roll pair!

4. Ariana Grande And Sirius Black & Coco

Ariana Grande has a tradition of giving her pups famous names, such as Sirius Black, after the Harry Potter franchise character, and Coco, after the fashion designer Coco Chanel.

5. Martha Stewart And Genghis Khan

Martha Stewart named her Chow Chow after a Chinese emperor, Genghis Khan.

6. Jennifer Garner And Martha Stewart

While Jennifer Garner named her stunning Golden Retriever after her favorite domestic diva.

7. Olivia Munn And Chance

Olivia thought of no better name than Chance for the puppy she rescued. Chance got another shot at life and has made Olivia's life brighter than before. These two are clearly made for each other. So...why not trying thinking of a name according to your dog’s special story?

8. Jake Gyllenhaal And Atticus

Clearly a lover of literature, Jake named his dogs after Harper Lee’s iconic characters in To Kill A Mockingbird. If you’re stuck in thinking of a good dog name, maybe it’s time to read some literature works.

9. Lauren Conrad And Fitz Conrad

Fitz is one of three rescue dogs in Lauren Conrad's house. Lauren named him after F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author of her favorite book, The Great Gatsby.

10. Liam Payne And Brit Payne

Liam bought this puppy and his sister Ruth named her Brit. If you’re not sure what to call your dog, how about asking family members for help?

11. Miley Cyrus And Milky

Miley has adopted many pets over the years, enough that it's been tough to keep track, even for celebrity pet scholars. One of her best-loved companions is a white rescue pit bull, Milky, named according to its looks.