What’s in a name? While it can be difficult to pick out the perfect moniker for an animal companion, many stars have found inspiration in other celebrities’ names.
“I have a fish named Kieran Culkin,” Alexandra Daddario told E! News during a red carpet interview at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in February 2022, referring to the Succession star. “So, I’m excited to see Kieran Culkin [tonight] and maybe tell him that.”
Daddario, who is also a proud dog mama to pup Levon, has been outspoken about her love of animals through the years.
“My dog actually makes me more active. We love to hike and explore different trails in Los Angeles. He’s honestly the coolest dog ever,” the Layover star previously told Muscle & Fitness in August 2018.
The White Lotus alum is not the only famous star to find inspiration in celebrity names. Mario Lopez, wife Courtney Mazza and their three kids welcomed a French bulldog in March 2020, choosing an athletic-inspired name tribute.
“The Lopez Family just keeps growing! We want to introduce our newest member of the family … Oscar DeLaHoya Lopez,” the Saved by the Bell alum wrote via Instagram at the time.
Lopez noted in the clip that he always names his “doggies after great fighters.” The family’s other Bulldogs are named Julio César Chavez Lopez and Juanita Manuela Marquez Lopez.
“Please welcome the newest member of the Lopez Family… ‘Juanita Manuela Marquez Lopez!’ She happens to be Julio’s cousin,” the Access Hollywood cohost previously captioned an August 2015 Instagram photo. “And yes I’m continuing my tradition of naming my dogs after great Mexican fighters. The kids get Italian first names & the dogs Spanish names. Keepin our cultures alive.”
The California native revealed during a March 2020 episode of the entertainment news show that De La Hoya, for his part, is flattered by the canine’s name.
“He loves it! I told him I was going to do it and he was cracking up because he knows [how I’ve always named my dogs’,” Mario added. “So he loves that I finally [named a dog after him]. He’s actually honored — and Oscar’s a dog anyway so it’s perfect!”
Jennifer Lawrence — who welcomed her first child with husband Cooke Maroney in February 2022 — previously adopted a cat, giving it a well-known nickname.
“Her official name’s Cleo but we call her Chaz Bono because I’ve never met a cat that … has such a masculine energy that everyone always says ‘he,’” the Hunger Games star revealed during a November 2012 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “I got her as a kitten.”
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Scroll below to find out which stars named their precious pets after other well-known personalities:
The Christina in the Country star named her pet chicken after Lopez and Affleck’s joint “Bennifer” nickname. Courtesy Christina Haack/Instagram, Shutterstock
The Set It Up actress and husband Wyatt Russell, who share son Buddy, welcomed a new puppy in January 2023. After “workshopping” the names Lucille and Jolene, they ultimately chose Dolly. “Who we foolin. She’s a DOLLY,” Hagner wrote via Instagram Story at the time. “Welcome to the fam dolly girl. An homage to my #1 there ever was.” Courtesy of Meredith Hagner/Instagram; Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
The Spy Kids actor named his childhood hamster after the This Is Us alum. “You know, Daryl named his hamster Mandy Moore growing up,” Sabara’s wife, Meghan Trainor, exclusively told Us Weekly in August 2022. “So [at our mutual playgroup with our kids] we’re acting as we’re there trying to be very cool about it, but we’re freaking out.” Shutterstock (2)
The Baywatch actress named her pet fish after the New York native. Shutterstock (2)
The Pretty Little Liars alum chose the moniker Elvis for her beloved pooch. Courtesy of Lucy Hale/Instagram; Shutterstock (Inset)
“When I was a young actress starting out and I would have auditions in the morning, I would come back and make myself lunch and watch her first cooking show. Back before she had a talk show or anything like that and it was just in the kitchen with Martha,” Garner revealed during an April 2019 episode of The Dr. Oz Show. “She knew that if I called her Martha Stewart she’d better get off the couch. … She was the world’s absolute best gorgeous dog and she and Martha Stewart, the actual human, loved that there were dogs in the world named after her. So she was always very sweet and very welcoming to Martha Stewart, the dog.” Shutterstock (2)
The Hello Sunshine founder named her chocolate lab after the country crooner. Courtesy of Reese Witherspoon/Instagram; Shutterstock (Inset)
The Broadway veteran named one of his dogs after the acclaimed artist. Courtesy of Hugh Jackman; Shutterstock (Inset)
“👋🏼 Hi! I’d like to introduce to you the newest member of our 🐾 family …. this is (a very tired) Lord Chesterfield ❤️,” the Friends alum wrote via Instagram in October 2020, revealing the pooch’s regal moniker that was inspired by the 18th century politician. “He stole my heart immediately. A HUGE thank you to @wagmorpets for the incredible work you do. Grateful you take such great care of these rescues and find them their forever homes🙏🏼.” Courtesy of Jennifer Aniston/Instagram
The Hannah Montana alum adopted the pup, named for the supermodel, in August 2020. Courtesy of Wagmor Pets/Instagram; Shutterstock (Inset)
The Holiday in Handcuffs actor has a tradition of naming his pets after Mexican fighters. Courtesy of Mario Lopez/Instagram; Shutterstock (Inset)
The Moon Knight star took inspiration from the legendary crooner when it came to naming his pet Terrier. Shutterstock (2)
The Oscar winner’s feline’s personality earned her a nickname inspired by Cher’s son. YouTube; Shutterstock (Inset)
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