Welcome to this unique collection of dog names inspired by some significant events and notable personalities who share a birthday on this day. We have crafted this list to celebrate not just our favorite canine companions, but also the milestones in our shared history and culture that give this day its unique flavor.
Our first source of inspiration comes from the year 2013 when the U.S. Senate confirmed John Kerry as Secretary of State, succeeding Hillary Clinton. This event symbolizes the significance of leadership, dedication, and a commitment to service, qualities that any pet owner would love to see in their furry friends. Equally inspiring is our next event, the establishment of the University of Iowa in Iowa City in 1857. This hallowed institution stands as a beacon of higher education in the Midwest and reminds us of the value of knowledge, learning, and growth.
Moving on to the personalities born on this day, we start with Ernest Borgnine, an accomplished American actor born in 1917. Known for his unique voice and engaging presence, he reminds us of the distinct personalities that our dogs often have. Next, we have Michael Ontkean, a Canadian-American actor born in 1946, best known for his work in the crime drama The Rookies and the cult-favorite TV series Twin Peaks. His diverse roles speak to the versatility and adaptability that our dogs often display. Finally, we have Neil Diamond, an American singer-songwriter and actor born in 1941. Known worldwide for his music, he symbolizes the joy, comfort, and companionship that our dogs bring into our lives.
So, without further ado, let us embark on this journey of exploring dog names that embody the spirit of these events and personalities. Here's to finding the perfect name for your loyal companion!
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Ale | A reference to the first canned beer, 'Krueger Cream Ale,' this name suits a spirited, lively dog |
Ali | Ali is taken from Tatyana Ali's last name |
Andy | Andy is the name of Ed Helms' character on The Office |
Angel | Angel is the name of the show Stephanie Romanov is best known for |
Apple | Derived from the first Apple Macintosh, this name is ideal for a dog with a sweet and friendly disposition |
Ashley | Ashley is the name of Tatyana Ali's character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
Astro | A tribute to the Space Force, the newest branch of the US Military, which unveiled its uniforms in 2020 |
Baden | Named for Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouts |
Balance | Mary Lou Retton was known for her exceptional balance beam routines |
Barres | Barres is taken directly from Michael Des Barres' last name |
Belair | BelAir is a reference to the show that Tatyana Ali is best known for |
Belushi | The last name of the famous comedian and actor, John Belushi |
Berlin | A nod to Nastassja Kinski's German roots, as Berlin is the capital of Germany |
Blizzard | An homage to the extreme weather conditions during the 2019 North American cold wave |
Blonde | Inspired by Sharon Tate's beautiful blonde hair |
Blues | Inspired by John Belushi's role in the 'Blues Brothers' |
Bono | After one of the many artists Holland has worked with |
Bootsie | Inspired by the boots that benefitted from the invention |
Borgnine | Named after Ernest Borgnine, reflecting the actor's gruff but calm persona |
Brew | Inspired by the 'Krueger Cream Ale,' this name would be fitting for a sturdy, robust dog |
British | British is a nod to Michael Des Barres' nationality |
Broadcast | 'The Lone Ranger's' radio debut is the inspiration, making it a good choice for a vocal, outgoing dog |
Burger | A funny reference to 'Bob's Burgers', a show in which Schaal plays a main role |
Buzz | Named after Buzz Lightyear, one of Pixar's most iconic characters, celebrating Disney's acquisition of Pixar in 2006 |
Cat | After Kinski's famous role in the movie 'Cat People' |
Cheshire | A nod to Borgnine's gap-toothed Cheshire Cat grin |
Chiller | A cool name inspired by the North American cold wave in 2019, a memorable weather event |
Choco | Referencing the chocolate coating of the Eskimo Pie |
City | For Iowa City, where the University of Iowa is located |
Coloma | The location where the first gold discovery was made |
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Barton | Her last name |
Brit | A nod to her British nationality |
Cannes | For her appearances at the Cannes Film Festival |
Center | A tribute to the Lincoln Center where she has performed |
Drama | For her contributions to dramatic acting |
Dreams | A part of the title of the play she starred in at Lincoln Center |
Emmy | Representing her ambition to win an Emmy Award |
Hollywood | For her successful acting career in Hollywood |
Ireland | Recognizing her Irish heritage |
Kushner | In honor of her early stage career |
Lapine | Paying homage to James Lapine, the director of Twelve Dreams in which Mischa starred |
Lincoln | Named after the Lincoln Center where she performed Twelve Dreams |
London | Celebrating her birth city |
Marissa | In honor of her memorable character from The O.C |
Mischa | It's the actress's first name |
Notting | To commemorate her role in Notting Hill |
Oscar | In hopes of her future Oscar win |
Rehearsal | A vital part of her acting process |
Rosie | After her character in 'Once and Again' |
Script | Symbolizing the importance of scripts in her acting career |
Silk | Named after her character in the film 'Silk Hope' |
Slavs | The title of her first stage play |
Stage | Representing her early career in stage plays |
Starlet | A term often used to describe successful young actresses like Mischa |
Tony | A nod to Tony Kushner, the writer of Slavs! |
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Aquaman | Nod to the character he voiced in 'Young Justice' |
Baxter | A nod to his role in 'Baxter and Bananas' |
Bobby | In honor of the character Bobby Proud from 'The Proud Family', voiced by Phil |
Bolbi | In honor of the character Bolbi Stroganovsky from 'Jimmy Neutron', voiced by Phil |
Carlin | Named after George Carlin, a comedian Phil admires |
Futurama | Phil LaMarr is known for his voice acting in the animated series 'Futurama' |
Gamma | It's a reference to the 'Gamma People', a movie he was part of |
GreenLantern | He was the voice of Green Lantern in 'Justice League' |
Hermes | In honor of the character Hermes Conrad from 'Futurama' that Phil voiced |
Jackie | Inspired by his role in 'Jackie Chan Adventures' |
Jaq | Phil voiced this character in 'Samurai Jack' |
Kotal | A reference to Kotal Kahn, a character he voiced in 'Mortal Kombat X' |
MadTV | It's a nod to the sketch comedy television series that made him famous |
Marvel | He voiced a few characters for Marvel animated series |
Morph | A nod to his role in 'X-Men Legends' |
Noodle | Named after the Gorillaz character that Phil has voiced |
Ollie | A reference to Ollie Williams, the character he voices on 'Family Guy' |
Pulp | Inspired by his role in the cult classic, 'Pulp Fiction' |
Samurai | A tribute to the TV show 'Samurai Jack' he worked on |
Scooby | Phil has provided voices for various characters in the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise |
Sketch | Homage to his sketch comedy career, notably MADtv |
Static | In honor of his voice work for 'Static Shock' |
Vamp | A tribute to his role in 'Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty' |
Virgil | Phil voiced Virgil Hawkins in 'Static Shock' |
Wilt | Wilt is a character from 'Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends', voiced by Phil |
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Beverly | She lived in Beverly Hills |
Cielo | Signifying her home on Cielo Drive |
Classic | A nod to her classic Hollywood beauty |
Debut | In honor of her film debut 'Eye of the Devil' |
Doll | She starred in the film 'Valley of the Dolls' |
Dreamer | She was a dreamer and achieved her Hollywood dreams |
Elegant | She was known for her elegance on and off screen |
Fearless | Known for her fearless acting approach |
Glamour | She was the epitome of 1960s glamour |
Goddess | She was often referred to as a screen goddess |
Golden | Her golden era in the film industry |
Hollywood | She was a prominent figure in Hollywood |
Icon | She was a true icon of her time |
Legend | Her legacy in the film industry is legendary |
Mansion | A nod to Cielo Drive mansion where she lived |
Model | Before acting, she was a successful model |
Pioneer | She was a pioneer for women in film during her era |
Rosemary | In honor of her role in 'Rosemary's Baby' |
Sharon | It's a direct homage to the late actress |
Silver | In reference to the silver screen where she made her name |
Sixties | Her film career blossomed in the 1960s |
Starlet | Tate was a popular starlet of her time |
Tate | It represents her last name |
Valley | She was one of the popular 'Valley of the Dolls' stars |
Wrecking | She starred in the film 'The Wrecking Crew' |
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Bee | Belushi famously dressed as a killer bee in various SNL sketches |
Blues | This pays tribute to the Blues Brothers, a band formed by Belushi |
Blutarsky | Named after Belushi's iconic character in the movie Animal House |
Cheezborger | A nod to the classic SNL 'Olympia Cafe' sketch |
Chicago | Belushi was a key member of the Chicago-based Second City comedy troupe |
Conehead | An SNL sketch featuring Belushi as a Conehead |
Continental | A tribute to the SNL sketch 'The Continental' featuring Belushi |
Elwood | This name honors Belushi's Blues Brothers partner, Elwood Blues |
Futaba | This name pays tribute to Belushi's SNL character Samurai Futaba |
Harmonica | Belushi often played the harmonica in the Blues Brothers band |
Joliet | Named after Belushi's Blues Brother character, 'Joliet' Jake Blues |
Killer | Remembering Belushi's 'Killer Bee' character on SNL |
Lampoon | Belushi was a part of the National Lampoon Radio Hour comedy program |
Lemmings | Belushi was part of the National Lampoon's Lemmings stage show |
Ruckus | Inspired by a line from Animal House, 'I suggest you start doing your duty.' |
Samurai | Belushi's recurring SNL character, Samurai Futaba, inspired this name |
SecondCity | Named after the iconic Chicago-based comedy troupe that Belushi was a part of |
SNL | An homage to Saturday Night Live, the show that catapulted Belushi's career |
Stork | This name is a tribute to Belushi's character in the movie '1941' |
Sushi | A playful nod to Belushi's last name |
Toga | This name references the infamous toga party scene in Animal House |
Twist | A nod to the Blues Brothers' famous 'Twist it' dance |
Wheatland | The small town in Illinois where Belushi was born |
Wilder | A tribute to Belushi's character in the comedy film 'Neighbors' |
Zit | A reference to one of Belushi's memorable lines in Animal House |
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Angel | Named after the TV show where Stephanie Romanov played a significant character |
Cannes | A nod to the prestigious film festival |
Cinema | To celebrate Stephanie's extensive film career |
Director | A tribute to Stephanie's time behind the camera |
Drama | To celebrate Stephanie's contributions to dramatic television |
Elegance | A nod to Stephanie's natural elegance and grace |
Emmy | A tribute to the industry that Stephanie has contributed so much to |
Glamour | For Stephanie's successful modeling career |
Hollywood | A nod to Romanov's career in the American film industry |
Lawyer | A nod to Lilah Morgan's profession in 'Angel' |
Lilah | A tribute to the character Romanov is best known for |
Model | In honor of Stephanie's successful modeling career |
Morgan | The surname of Stephanie's most famous character |
Nova | A play on the last part of Stephanie's surname |
Premiere | To commemorate Stephanie's many film premieres |
Roman | A tribute to Stephanie's surname |
Roulette | In honor of Stephanie's role in 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' |
Screen | To celebrate Stephanie's career on the big and small screen |
Spotlight | To honor Stephanie's time in the limelight |
Spy | Tribute to Romanov's role in 'Spy Game' |
Starlet | To celebrate Stephanie's Hollywood career |
Stepha | A shortened, adorable version of Stephanie's name |
Thirteen | Commemorating her role in 'Thirteen Days' |
Tinsel | A playful nod to Stephanie's Hollywood career |
Vogue | For Stephanie's time in the fashion industry |
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