Over 100 Pet Names From 1980s Sitcoms
Celebrate the decade of decadence by naming your next four-legged family member after a character from your favorite 1980s sitcom. Our totally rad top picks are below, followed by our longer list of nominees.
And the winners are:
1 – Norm (Cheers)
2 – Woody (Cheers)
3 – Blanche (The Golden Girls)
4 – Tootie (The Facts of Life)
5 – Webster (Webster)
6 – Bull (Night Court)
7 – Punky (Punky Brewster)
8 – Belvedere (Mr. Belvedere)
9 – ALF (ALF)
Pet names inspired by the cast from Cheers
- Norm
- Woody
- Sam
- Diane
- Carla
- Cliff
- Frasier
- Rebecca
Names for your pet inspired by The Golden Girls
- Blanche
- Dorothy
- Rose
- Sophia
- Stan
- Dreyfuss
Pet names inspired by characters from The Facts of Life
- Tootie
- Blair
- Jo
- Edna
- Natalie
Give your pet the perfect name inspired by the cast of Webster
- Webster
- George
- Katherine
- Jerry
- Bill
- Cassie
- Uncle Phillip
Totally rad pet names inspired by characters from Night Court
- Bull
- Harry
- Roz
- Reinhold
- Selma
- Flo
- Lana
- Mac
- Art
- Bernie
The cast of Punky Brewster may have the pet name you're looking for
- Punky
- Henry
- Betty
- Cherie
- Mike
- Brandon
- Margaux
Look to Mr. Belvedere for the best '80s pet names
- Belvedere
- Marsha
- Kevin
- Heather
- Wesley
- George
- Miles
- Angela
- Burt
- Carl
- Wendy
Out of this world names for pets based on characters from ALF
- ALF
- Willie
- Kate
- Lynn
- Brian
Names from the cast of Three's Company could be the handle your pet needs
- Jack
- Janet
- Chrissy
- Cindy
- Terri
- Larry
- Stanley
- Ralph
- Lana
Scholarly pet names from the cast of Square Pegs
- Muffy
- Patty
- Lauren
- Johnny
- Marshall
- Jennifer
- LaDonna
- Vinnie
Pet names inspired by the cast of Family Ties could be perfect for your newest family member
- Alex
- Mallory
- Elyse
- Skippy
- Steven
- Jennifer
- Andy
The cast of Bosom Buddies may reveal your best friend's new name
- Kip
- Buffy
- Henry
- Hildegard
- Amy
- Ruth
- Sonny
- Isabelle
- Lilly
Watcha talkin' 'bout, pet names? Try one from Diff'rent Strokes
- Arnold
- Willis
- Phillip
- Kimberly
- Edna
- Adelaide
- Charlene
- Sophia
- Dudley
Vintage pet names from the cast of Silver Spoons
- Ricky
- Dexter
- Alfonso
- Leonard
- Kate
- Edward
- Derek
- J.T.
- Freddy
Give your pet a very '80s name from the cast of Too Close For Comfort
- Monroe
- Henry
- Muriel
- Jackie
- Sara
- Arthur
- April
- Iris
- Hope
Pet names inspired by the cast of WKRP In Cincinnati
- Dr. Johnny Fever
- Big Guy
- Les Nessman
- Venus Flytrap
- Bailey
- Herb
Give you pet a name from a character on Benson
- Benson
- Eugene
- Katie
- Gretchen
- Marcy
- Denise
- Rose
Do you need more inspiration for your new pet's name?
Need more inspiration for your new pet's name? Check out our nine pet-naming techniques to find the perfect fit, and some of our most beloved lists of pet names!