Welcome to a unique page that combines historical events, celebrity birthdays, and the joyful world of dog names. This page is inspired by pivotal events that occurred on this day, marking significant strides in health and diplomacy. We commemorate the establishment of the March of Dimes by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1938, a beacon of hope in the fight against poliomyelitis. We also remember the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) signed in 1993 by President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin, a testament to international cooperation and peace.
As we venture into the world of dog names, we draw inspiration from the achievements of distinguished individuals born on this day. Among them are Eli Manning, a former American football quarterback who played his entire 16-year career for the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowl championships and being named Super Bowl MVP twice. We also celebrate the birth of Matt Ross, a versatile talent who is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, best known for his role in the HBO series 'Silicon Valley'.
Our list of dog names also tips its hat to the iconic Mel Gibson, born this day in 1956. Gibson, an American actor and filmmaker, is revered for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the 'Mad Max' trilogy, and as Martin Riggs in the 'Lethal Weapon' film series. Each of these figures and events bring a certain charisma, strength, and charm that can be reflected in your pet’s name. So, whether you are bringing home a new furry friend or simply want to explore unique dog names inspired by history and popular culture, this page is for you.
Name | Reason to Choose |
---|---|
Patriot | This name is a tribute to the spirit of patriotism and steadfastness that the U.S. displayed by severing diplomatic relations with Cuba |
Paul | Inspired by John Paul Jones' middle name |
Peace | Signifying the peace efforts of the 1993 START Treaty |
Pioneer | Honoring Pelosi's achievement as the first female Speaker in 2007 |
Polio | This name signifies the triumph over the disease poliomyelitis, which The March of Dimes was established to fight |
Politico | This name is a nod to John Thune's career in politics |
Pond | This is a reference to 'On Golden Pond', featuring Dabney Coleman |
Pope | This name commemorates the decision of Pope John XXIII to excommunicate Fidel Castro, symbolizing the Pope's dedication to peace and reconciliation |
Producer | This name is a nod to Jason Marsden's role as a producer |
Pulitzer | This name is inspired by the Pulitzer Prize that J.R. Moehringer won |
Punk | A nod to Thomas' music duo, Daft Punk |
Quarterback | Named after Manning's position in football |
Reformer | Links to social reformer Lucretia Mott's impactful work in 1793 |
Republican | A nod to the Republican control of the House in 2014 |
Resurrection | A reference to 'Resurrection Blvd', a show in which Nicholas Gonzalez played a significant role |
Riggs | This name is a tribute to Gibson's character Martin Riggs in the 'Lethal Weapon' series |
Rights | Symbolizes the fight for women's rights, a cause strongly championed by Lucretia Mott |
Rock | This name symbolizes the spirit of rock and roll music, embodied by Aretha Franklin |
Rockatansky | Named after Mel Gibson's famous character Max Rockatansky in the 'Mad Max' trilogy |
Roll | This name reflects the energy and movement of rock and roll music, embodied by Aretha Franklin, the first woman inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
Rome | Mussolini's dictatorial reign was centered in Rome |
Roosevelt | This is a tribute to the president who established The March of Dimes |
Ross | This name is a direct homage to actor, director, and screenwriter Matt Ross |
Rugby | A tribute to Gavin's sport |
Ruth | In honor of the outstanding outfielder Babe Ruth |
Santiago | A tribute to the character Alex Santiago played by Nicholas Gonzalez in 'Resurrection Blvd' |
Scarface | An iconic name taken from one of Loggia's most famous roles, ideal for a dog with a unique facial marking |
Scorsese | Named after the director Thelma Schoonmaker has closely worked with for decades |
Screen | This name is inspired by the first televised U.S. Congressional proceedings, symbolizing visibility and transparency |
Senator | This name is inspired by John Thune's position as a United States Senator |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
1 2 3 4 5 6 |
Name | Description |
---|---|
Braveheart | A tribute to Scottish bravery and resilience |
Captain | In honor of Gavin's leadership role during the 1993 tour |
Celt | Signifying Gavin's Celtic roots |
Clan | Signifying unity and kinship, key elements in rugby |
Flanker | Named after a position in rugby, showcasing the sport's diversity |
Hastings | Honoring Gavin's surname |
Highlander | In honor of the Scottish Highland region |
Kilt | A symbol of Scottish heritage and identity |
Kiwi | A nod to the 1993 tour to New Zealand |
Laddie | A Scottish term for a young man, representing Gavin's youthful spirit |
Legend | Signifying Gavin's status in the sport of rugby |
Lion | Represents the British and Irish Lions team that Gavin was part of |
Lock | A rugby position, highlighting the sport's complexity |
Murrayfield | Named after the stadium where Gavin often played |
Piper | A nod to Scottish traditions |
Pitch | Depicts the field where rugby is played |
Punter | A playful reference to Gavin's kicking skills |
Rugby | A nod to Gavin's primary sport |
Scrum | Symbolizing a key element of rugby, the sport in which Gavin excelled |
Tackle | A tribute to Gavin's rugby skills |
Tartan | A classic Scottish pattern, representing Gavin's heritage |
Thistle | Symbolizing Scotland, Gavin's home country |
Try | Inspired by the scoring method in rugby |
Twickenham | In honor of the famous rugby stadium in England |
Union | Derived from the type of rugby Gavin played, rugby union |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
Bestseller | Signifying his success in the literary world |
Byline | An essential part of every journalist's work |
Column | Referencing the journalistic format |
Dateline | Another common term in journalism |
Editor | A critical role in any publication |
Feature | In honor of feature stories written by journalists |
Gonzo | Tipping the hat to a style of journalism |
Hardcover | Reminiscent of Moehringer's physical books |
Headline | A tribute to the power of a good headline |
Inkwell | Representing the traditional tools of a writer |
Journalist | In respect to his profession |
Lead | The beginning of a news story |
Memoir | A nod to his work as a memoirist |
Newswire | A term well-known in the journalism field |
OpEd | Acknowledging the opinion/editorial section of a newspaper |
Pressman | A vintage term for journalists |
Proofread | A nod to the crucial task of checking written material for errors |
Pulitzer | Honoring Moehringer's prestigious Pulitzer Prize achievement |
Quill | Symbolic of the writing profession |
Rewrite | For the numerous drafts it takes to create a masterpiece |
Scoop | Journalistic jargon for a news story |
Syntax | Reflecting the importance of sentence structure in writing |
Tender | Tribute to his famous memoir, 'The Tender Bar' |
Typeset | An homage to the traditional process of setting type for print |
Wordsmith | A salute to Moehringer's mastery over words |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
Academy | A reference to the prestigious award he won |
Actor | A reference to Ray Milland's profession |
Alcoholic | In reference to his role in 'The Lost Weekend' |
Award | Symbolizing the accolades he received |
Cinema | A tribute to his contribution in cinema |
Classic | A nod to his roles in classic films |
Director | A tribute to his directorial ventures |
Drama | A nod to his acting career in dramatic roles |
Film | Symbolizes his contribution to the film industry |
Glamour | A tribute to his glamorous Hollywood career |
Globe | A reference to his Golden Globe win |
Golden | An acknowledgment of his Golden Globe award |
Hollywood | A tribute to his successful career in Hollywood |
Lost | A reference to 'The Lost Weekend' |
Milland | Named after the actor's surname to pay tribute |
Oscar | A tribute to the Academy Award he won |
Play | A nod to his theatre background |
Raymond | A variation of the actor's first name |
Reel | A nod to his life on the big screen |
Rex | A reference to his lead role in 'Rex Harrison' |
Silverscreen | A reference to his work in the film industry |
Star | In recognition of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
Walk | A reference to his star on the Walk of Fame |
Weekend | Inspired by the title of the movie for which he won an Oscar |
Welsh | A nod to the actor's birthplace |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
Archie | Eli's father, who was a football player |
Blitz | This is a term used in football, the sport Eli played |
Champion | Eli has twice won the Super Bowl, making this fitting |
Clutch | Eli was known for his performance under pressure |
Cooper | Eli's older brother, who was also involved in football |
Drafted | This celebrates Eli's entry into the NFL |
Endzone | Eli's passes often ended up here |
Fumble | A term in the sport that Eli played |
Giant | A tribute to the New York Giants where Eli spent his career |
Gridiron | Honors Eli's career on the football field |
Hailmary | A term used in football, which Eli often executed |
Heisman | Eli was a finalist for this trophy in college |
Helmet | An essential part of Eli's uniform |
Huddle | This represents the team strategy discussions that Eli led |
Jersey | Eli's jersey number was 10 |
MVP | Eli was named Most Valuable Player twice in the Super Bowl |
OleMiss | Eli attended college here |
Passer | An homage to Eli's quarterback skills |
Peyton | Eli's older brother, also an accomplished football player |
Pigskin | A reference to the football that Eli threw |
Quarterback | This name commemorates Eli Manning's position in the game |
Scrimmage | Eli spent much of his time here |
Spiral | In honor of the perfect spirals Eli threw |
Touchdown | Eli had a knack for scoring touchdowns |
Touchdown | Eli had a knack for scoring touchdowns |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
Angel | After the character Angel Eyes in 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' |
Blondie | A character's name in 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' |
Bronson | In honor of Charles Bronson, who starred in 'Once Upon a Time in the West' |
Cassidy | A tribute to the famous Western outlaw Butch Cassidy |
Cheyenne | This name is selected to honor a character from 'Once Upon a Time in the West' |
Cinecittà | Leone often filmed at the Cinecittà studios in Rome |
Clint | To pay homage to Clint Eastwood, a star of Leone's films |
Colt | After the popular firearm in many Western movies |
Dollars | Inspired by Leone's 'Dollars Trilogy' |
Fonda | To honor Henry Fonda, a star in 'Once Upon a Time in the West' |
Gringo | Common term used in Spaghetti Westerns |
Gunsmoke | A reflection of the shootouts in Leone's films |
Harmonica | A character from 'Once Upon a Time in the West' |
Indio | This name pays tribute to the villain from 'For a Few Dollars More' |
Jill | After a character from 'Once Upon a Time in the West' |
Monco | Named after the character Eastwood played in 'For a Few Dollars More' |
Morricone | Ennio Morricone composed the score for many of Leone's films |
Noodles | In reference to a character from 'Once Upon a Time in America' |
Outlaw | Inspired by the lawless characters in Leone's films |
Rustler | This name reflects the cowboy and outlaw themes in Leone's movies |
Sergio | This name is chosen in direct honor of Sergio Leone |
Sheriff | Leone's films often featured a character in this role |
Spaghetti | Leone is famous for his 'Spaghetti Westerns' |
Tuco | A nod to a character from 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' |
Western | A nod to the genre Leone is famous for |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
There are currently no user submitted images for this page. This is your opportunity to be the first! Submit your photo below.
There are currently no name recommendations for this page. This is your opportunity to be the first! Make your recommendation below.
We would like to take this time to thank all of our visitors that make DogNamed.com the best dog naming resource on the web. Our site would not be where it is today without your suggestions, ratings, and photo submissions. So pat yourselves on the back for a job well done and keep up the good work! If you have any comments, suggestions, or ideas for the this page or any part of our site, don't hesitate to drop us a line on our Contact Page. Thank you! -The DogNamed Team