Best Video Game Names For Your Pet (2022)

Giving your pet a name is a right of passage that begins your years-long journey with a non-human friend by your side. For this reason, it can be quite a daunting task to accomplish. Why not name your friend after a video game? We've compiled over 200 goofy entries featured in video games for you to peruse in your quest to find the perfect title for your pet.

Best Animal Names Inspired by Video Games

We don't know what type of animal you have as a pet. Since that's not the case, we've made sure to round up pet names for all the types that people may own. If you own a dog, cat, bird, reptile, fish, rodent, amphibian or rabbit, we have defined specific names for your companion. Even if your friend's specific type doesn't have its own section, we have a general list of pet names to get you started!

Video Game Names for All Pets

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Names that are names work to be very versatile and can work for any type of pet you want. You can name a snake Apple as much as you can name a bird Daisy. This is because the names don't tend to have the same association rate as traditional names for pets, like Fido for dogs. We've compiled a list of all kinds of video game names that can work for your beloved pet. This list is entirely unisex since the names tend not to be gender specific. For the pet owner whose animal is not pictured below, this is the perfect place to find even more inspiration!

Iconic Dog Names From Video Games

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Bella, Fluffy, Loki, Max, Sadie…the list goes on. You have probably heard all of these dog names before as they are the most commonly used. It's not always a bad thing to stick with the classics, but making a canine friend is often the perfect opportunity to go crazy with names. Check out our list below to find unconventional dog names (along with a few traditional entries), all inspired by various video game franchises.

Wolf Video Game Names That Work For Dogs

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Of course, dogs are not wolves. But they are quite close genetically, which is why people like to name their dogs after their wild cousins. Our list of wolf-inspired names all come from video games at every level. While some are more basic picks like Fang and Wolf, we also found some great options like Treble and Zylo. We also took the liberty of including not only wolves but werewolves as well.

Video Game Fox Names for Dogs, Cats and More

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Foxes are more closely related to wolves and dogs than any other animal on this list. That being said, foxes are known for their sassy nature which is also found in cats. In general, you can apply fox names to any pet you may have or plan to have. This is especially true when browsing our list of fox names which have a huge range of styles. You're sure to find one on this list that fits your animal naming vibe.

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Iconic Cat Names From Video Games

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Cats are the beloved children of internet users around the world. You'd assume that other media formats are just as obsessed, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Dogs and wolves feature more prominently in video games, but cats still have their rightful place in the spotlight. Cat names in video games are found in all genres, but there are certainly examples of higher representation in the fantasy genre. We've compiled a set of the best video game-inspired feline nicknames we could get our hands on.

Wildcat names from video games

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Maybe house cats in video games aren't your style? Some cat owners want a name that really speaks to them and their feline companions. If you're looking for a name that shows your kitty's wild side, check out the list we've put together below. This safari-worthy list features video game names derived from tigers, lions, lynxes, and everything in between. These names are ideal if you want to give a more exotic touch to your pet's name.

Iconic Reptile Names From Video Games

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If you have a snake, lizard, turtle, or got your hands on an alligator, we have a few names for your scaly friend. Since there are many types of reptiles that can be kept as pets, we have tried to make this list an assorted set of reptilian names. There are names on our table that come from large snakes, small turtles, and even insect-collecting lizards. Some of these entries may even qualify for multiple types of reptiles at once!

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Iconic names of rabbits and rodents from video games

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Your friendly rodent friend could be a hamster, chinchilla, rat, mouse, or something very similar. You can also own a rabbit, which many are surprised to learn is actually not a type of rodent. Rodent and rabbit names tend to have similar themes, so we've put them together in one index. We have lots of rabbit names, but also mouse and rat names. Check out this list to find a name for your fuzzy friend.

Iconic Video Game Bird Names

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Birds are definitely one of the most underrated types of pets out there, so we wanted to make sure you give your winged friends plenty of attention. We set out to research games to see how many bird names we could uncover. Fortunately, this has been made easier by the abundance of bird and bird names in video games. Take a look at this list and see if your darling friend can fit one of these high-flying titles.