Ewok is a Star Wars name: the small, bear-like, forest-dwelling creatures from the moon Endor who appear in Return of the Jedi (1983) and became one of the franchise's most divisive additions. As a pet name at rank 2580 with 35 registry appearances, Ewok is one of the most visually accurate names in the registry when applied to the right animal.
The Star Wars Connection
Ewoks are small, furry, extremely cute at first glance, and capable of surprising ferocity when motivated. This makes Ewok a near-perfect name for a wide range of small, fluffy dogs — particularly Pomeranians, Chow Chow puppies, and Shih Tzus who genuinely look like they wandered off a forest moon. The visual match makes the name self-explanatory at first introduction.
The Divided Star Wars Legacy
Ewoks are beloved by viewers who encountered them as children and found irritating by adult viewers who see them as commercial calculation. A pet named Ewok signals that the owner is firmly in the first camp — the name is chosen with affection, not irony.
The Counter-Reading: Franchise Dependency
Ewok requires Star Wars cultural literacy to land. Outside that context — for people who haven't seen the films, the name is simply an unusual syllable combination. Given Star Wars' cultural penetration, this is rarely a practical problem, but Worth flagging that the name's full resonance is franchise-dependent.