Once the purview of comic book nerds and sci-fantasy enthusiasts, the Marvel universe has grown into a cultural juggernaut beloved by countless people all across the world. From hundreds of comic book series and spin-offs to the mega-hit movies and TV shows in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel has brought thousands of iconic superheroes (and supervillains) to life, many of which have grown into near-mythological characters.

Because of this, if you’re a major Marvel fan, and you’re thinking of becoming a pet parent, one of these iconic Marvel names may be just what you’re looking for. While you may already have a couple of potential names in mind, inspired by your favorite characters, you’ll want to make sure you check out our list of Marvel cat names and Marvel dog names. After all, you want to make sure you furry companion has a moniker you love. So, if you want a super name for your super pet, we’ve got more than a hundred “Marvel-ous” names for you to explore!

Check them all out below and see which one stands out to you. You may even come across a few Marvel pet names you love!

Iconic Marvel Cat Names

When choosing a superhero name for your cat, you want to pick something that’ll match their looks and personality. Got a miniature house panther with a regal, dignified air? Maybe take inspiration from Wakandan royalty with a name like T’Challa or Nakia. Is your cat an orange tabby with an adventurous and sassy side? They might just be a dead ringer for Captain Marvel‘s Goose. You’re the resident Marvel fan and cat parent, though, so we’ll let you take it from there!

Next to each of these Marvel cat names, we’ve noted the comic or film series that the character is mostly associated with, so you can do more research into them if you see an unfamiliar name that strikes your fancy. Have fun finding the perfect fit for your feline superhero!

• Nebula (Guardians of the Galaxy)

• Tigra (The Amazing Spider-Man/The Avengers)

• Black Cat (The Amazing Spider-Man)

• Shang-Chi (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings)

Iconic Marvel Dog Names

Dogs are noble creatures with hearts of gold, so choosing a superhero name for your dog only seems proper. When naming dogs, it’s usually a good idea to keep the name fairly short (three syllables or less) and easy to pronounce, since you’ll be using it a lot when training them. While we love a good dramatic pet name (and have included some more eccentric ones further down), we made sure that this little list of Marvel dog names fit our “short ‘n’ sweet” criteria!

• May (The Amazing Spider-Man)

• Gamora (Guardians of the Galaxy)

• Anubis (Moon Knight/Son of Thor)

• Korg (The Incredible Hulk)

• Ben (The Amazing Spider-Man)

• Yondu (Guardians of the Galaxy)

• Starlord (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Marvel Pet Names Inspired by Villains

Marvel’s villains may be evil (or at the very least complex and troubled), but there’s no denying that some of Marvel’s most iconic characters are the bad guys. After all, if antagonists like Loki, Venom, or Magneto weren’t as charismatic as they are, we wouldn’t be as invested when the good guys go up against them! If you don’t mind turning to the dark side for a tough cat or dog name, or you have a fierce pet, then check out some of these amazing Marvel villains.

• Venom (The Amazing Spider-Man/Venom)

• Galactus (Fantastic Four)

• Killmonger (Black Panther)

• Mephisto (The Avengers/The Amazing Spider-Man)

• Sentry (The Sentry/Thunderbolts)

• Lady Deathstrike (Daredevil/X-Men)

• Zemo (Captain America/The Avengers)

• Dormammu (Doctor Strange)

• Carnage (The Amazing Spider-Man)

• Hobgoblin (The Amazing Spider-Man)

Marvel Puppy Names

Your puppy might be a little too young to join the Avengers just yet, but give them a superhero name that they can grow into, and it won’t be long before they unlock their super-potential! Here are some of our favorite Marvel puppy names for your little sideckick.

• Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy)

• Drax (Guardians of the Galaxy)

• Peter (The Amazing Spider-Man)

• Miles (The Amazing Spider-Man)

• Rocket (Guardians of the Galaxy)

• Yelena (Inhumans/Thunderbolts)

• Mantis (Guardians of the Galaxy)

• Cosmo (Guardians of the Galaxy)

• Mary-Jane (The Amazing Spider-Man)

Marvel Kitten Names

Kittens are simultaneously sweet and chaotic, jumping from snuggly and adorable to hyperactive and wild in the blink of an eye. That’s the vibe we tried to capture with our picks for “purr-fect” Marvel kitten names!

• Mysterio (The Amazing Spider-Man)

• Goblin (The Amazing Spider-Man)

• Alpha (The Amazing Spider-Man)

• Speedball (The Amazing Spider-Man)

• Prowler (The Amazing Spider-Man)

Marvel Pet Names Inspired by the X-Men

The X-Men franchise is one of the biggest in the Marvel universe, with a diverse and ever-growing cast of incredible characters. Whether you’re naming a dog or a cat, there’s an X-Men character for them: these are really only a few of the many, many possible examples! Check out these ionic Marvel names for pets, below:

Cat and Dog Names from Marvel TV Shows

Most of us are familiar with at least some of the many Marvel movies out there, but Marvel’s TV shows, while still incredibly popular, aren’t quite as renowned. That’s a shame, though, because plenty of awesome characters that haven’t had their big screen debut yet (or at least haven’t earned their own movie franchise) get their chance to shine in Marvel’s television series!

• Coulson (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

• Fitz (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

• Quake (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

• Moon Knight (Moon Knight)

This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Dec 18, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet Ownership section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.