Much like baby names, the coolest pet names change with current trends, but one thing that remains a constant is that names based on popular celebrities — and film and book characters — never go out of style. Here are some of the coolest dog names based on pop culture:

Names that are typically considered traditional human names can make for cool dog names, too. To make it more interesting, consider a gender-specific name on a pet of the opposite gender. For example, Charlie, which is typically considered a masculine name, could make for a pretty cool female pup. Here are some of the coolest human names for dogs:

It's Hip to Be Square

Nerdiness is the new cool, so to show how cool your pup is, consider picking a geeky, weird, or wacky name. The more unusual the name, the better — after all, no one ever forgets a unique name. Here are some nerdy but cool dog names:

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