Seeing Double? Celebrities Who Named Their Beloved Pets After Other Stars

While it can be difficult to pick out the paw-fect moniker for a pet, many stars have found inspiration in other celebrities.

“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, is not the only famous star to find inspiration in celebrity names. Mario Lopez, wife Courtney Lopez and their three kids welcomed their third French bulldog in March 2020, choosing an athletic-inspired name of Oscar De La Hoya Lopez in tribute. (The family's other Bulldogs are named Julio César Chavez Lopez and Juanita Manuela Marquez Lopez.)

Oscar De La Hoya was even flattered by the canine's name, which Mario confirmed during a March 2020 episode of Access Hollywood.

Scroll below to find out which stars named their precious pets after other well-known personalities:

Heigl named her pet dog after her Nut Job costar.

“Oh, Liam Neeson, the things we do,” the Grey’s Anatomy alum wrote via TikTok in July 2025, dancing with her pup in a video set to “...Ready for It?” by Taylor Swift. “That’s my dog’s name. I’m not talking about the real Liam Neeson. That would be weird, especially for [my husband] Josh Kelley.”

The Law & Order: SVU star’s character of Olivia Benson inspired the name of Swift’s second pet cat. Nearly nine years later, Hargitay returned the favor.

“Karma is a Cat @taylorswift Meet Karma. My Cat,” Hargitay wrote via Instagram in November 2023, introducing her feline named after Swift’s Midnights song. (The song “Karma” features the line, “Karma is a cat.”)

The Christina in the Country star named her pet chicken after Lopez and Affleck’s joint “Bennifer” nickname.

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.”

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.”

The Baywatch actress named her pet fish after the New York native.

The Pretty Little Liars alum chose the moniker Elvis for her beloved pooch.

“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.”

The Hello Sunshine founder named her chocolate lab after the country crooner.

The Broadway veteran named one of his dogs after the acclaimed artist.

“👋🏼 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🙏🏼.”

The Hannah Montana alum adopted the pup, named for the supermodel, in August 2020.

The Holiday in Handcuffs actor has a tradition of naming his pets after Mexican fighters.

The Moon Knight star took inspiration from the legendary crooner when it came to naming his pet Terrier.

The Oscar winner’s feline’s personality earned her a nickname inspired by Cher’s son.

“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,’” Lawrence revealed during a November 2012 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “I got her as a kitten.”