Welcome to a unique collection of dog names inspired by the events of October 22nd, a date rich in history and notable birthdays. Our list of names pays homage to the triumphs and trials of individuals who have marked this day with their achievements and stories. These names are not only distinctive, but they also carry deep meanings and historical significance. If you're a dog lover with a keen interest in history, literature, cinema, or drama, you're in for a treat!
Our selection includes names that reflect the fortitude and resilience of Dr. Crippen, a man who faced his adverse circumstances with unwavering resolve in 1910. For literature enthusiasts, we have names that capture the spirit of the renowned Jean-Paul Sartre, the 1964 Nobel laureate. Sartre, known for his profound contributions to literature and philosophy, famously declined the Nobel Prize, demonstrating his unique perspective on fame and recognition.
We also celebrate the birthdays of three remarkable individuals through our selection of dog names. Michael Fishman, the beloved actor from the iconic series 'Roseanne', has a name that exudes warmth and familiarity, just like our pets. There's also Derek Jacobi, the esteemed English actor and stage director known for his unforgettable Shakespearean performances. And lastly, we honor Catherine Deneuve, the French actress whose portrayal of mysterious beauties has left an indelible mark on cinema. Her name embodies elegance and sophistication, much like the dogs we love and cherish.
Whether you are looking for a name that represents strength, intelligence, charm, or enigma, this special list of dog names has something for every dog lover out there. Let the stories of these remarkable people inspire you as you choose a name for your new furry friend.
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Agent | For her role as an FBI agent in 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' |
Artie | Perfect for a creative and artistic dog, inspired by the founding of The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Asteroid | Reminds of the space rock Bennu that NASA's spacecraft landed on |
Auto | Reflects the car-centric theme of the groundbreaking video game |
Bailey | A classic name for a dog, with a nod to the history of the famous circus |
Barnum | A bold and charismatic dog would suit being named after the Barnum & Bailey circus |
Barrier | In honor of Jackie Robinson's accomplishment of breaking the baseball color line, this name represents overcoming obstacles |
Belle | Inspired by Deneuve's film 'Belle de jour' |
Bennu | To commemorate NASA's successful asteroid landing in 2020 |
Bharat | Paying tribute to India's landmark achievement in space exploration |
Blades | Inspired by Boitano's figure skating career |
Boitano | Directly from Brian Boitano's last name |
Bravery | In honor of the courage demonstrated by the FBI agents in 1934, this name represents bravery |
Bridge | To honor the engineering marvel of the world's longest sea bridge opened in 2018 |
Broadway | Due to Ferguson's extensive Broadway career, 'Broadway' makes a fitting dog name |
Brundle | A nod to Goldblum's character in 'The Fly', Seth Brundle |
Burrows | Taken from Saffron Burrows' last name |
Catherine | A classic dog name taken from Catherine Deneuve's first name |
Champion | In honor of the Washington Nationals' first National League Championship Series win in 2019 |
Chandrayaan | For the successful first Moon mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation in 2008 |
Cherry | Refers to the color red, offering a positive spin on the Red Dye No. 4 scare |
Circus | For a dog that brings joy and fun wherever it goes, much like the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus |
Comedy | Jesse Tyler Ferguson is known for his comedic acting, hence the name 'Comedy' |
Conner | In honor of Fishman's character, D.J. Conner, on 'Roseanne' |
Cosmo | Captures the cosmic scope of the Venera 9 mission |
Crimson | An elegant, vibrant reference to the Red Dye No. 4 scare |
Curve | For the skilled pitchers who helped secure the Nationals' victory |
DeLorean | The iconic car from 'Back to the Future', which Lloyd's character turned into a time machine |
Deneuve | The dog name is taken from Catherine Deneuve's last name |
Derek | A simple tribute to the actor himself, Derek Jacobi |
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Agent | A nod to Burrows' role as an FBI agent on the television series 'Bones' |
Bank | In honor of her part in the movie 'Bank Job' |
Boston | This is a tribute to her lead role in the Boston-based series 'Boston Legal' |
Chalice | Chosen for her character in the movie 'The Name of the Rose' |
Circle | A reference to her role in the film 'Circle of Friends' |
Deep | A reference to her role in the movie 'Deep Blue Sea' |
Enigma | Saluting her part in the war film 'Enigma' |
Fame | Chosen to reflect Saffron Burrows' successful and varied acting career |
Fay | A nod to her recurring role in the series 'My Own Worst Enemy' |
Frida | A tribute to her role in the film 'Frida' |
Gangster | In honor of her role in the movie 'Gangster No. 1' |
Guitar | A tribute to her role as a guitarist in the film 'Guitar' |
Hotel | Celebrating her role in the film 'Hotel' |
Inkheart | A nod to her role in the fantasy film 'Inkheart' |
Largo | In honor of her role in the film 'Largo Winch' |
Limit | A tribute to her role in the film 'Limitless' |
Mirror | In tribute to her part in the film 'MirrorMask' |
Mozart | The name is chosen in honor of the show 'Mozart in the Jungle', where Burrows was a regular |
Pandora | A tribute to her character in the TV movie 'Pandora's Clock' |
Reign | Honoring her role in the historical drama 'Reign Over Me' |
Shrink | Inspired by her character as a psychiatrist on the show 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' |
Sky | Inspired by her character in the film 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow' |
Tempest | Inspired by her character in the film adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' |
Troy | Inspired by her character Andromache in the epic film 'Troy' |
Wing | A nod to her part in the series 'The West Wing' |
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Belle | This name signifies Deneuve's iconic role in 'Belle de jour' |
Cannes | Celebrates Catherine's many appearances at the prestigious film festival |
Catherine | A classic choice, honoring the actress directly |
Cesar | For the numerous César Awards Deneuve has been nominated for |
Chanel | Catherine was the face of Chanel No.5 in the 1970s |
Chic | Catherine is known for her timeless elegance |
Cinema | A tribute to Deneuve's lifelong contribution to film |
Deneuve | What better way to honor the actress than naming a dog after her? |
Diva | An acknowledgment of Catherine's larger-than-life screen presence |
Divine | A nod to Catherine's regal demeanor and talent |
Frenchy | A playful nod to Catherine's French heritage |
Huston | For John Huston, who directed Deneuve in 'A Walk with Love and Death' |
Icon | A tribute to Deneuve's status as a fashion and film icon |
Indochine | For the film 'Indochine', for which Deneuve received an Oscar nomination |
Manon | In honor of Catherine's role in 'Manon 70' |
Marlene | In honor of Catherine's role in 'Marlene Dietrich: Shadow and Light' |
Mystery | Celebrates the enigmatic characters Catherine often portrays |
Oscar | Catherine has been nominated for an Oscar |
Palme | For the Palme d'Or, the highest prize at the Cannes Film Festival |
Paris | Deneuve's hometown, the city where her career began |
Polanski | For Roman Polanski, who directed 'Repulsion' |
Repulsion | An homage to one of Deneuve's remarkable films |
Starlet | Reflects Catherine's status as a renowned movie star |
Truffaut | A tribute to François Truffaut, a director Catherine worked with |
Vogue | Catherine graced the cover of Vogue multiple times |
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Alistair | Goldblum's character in the movie 'The Tall Guy' |
Aquatic | This is a reference to 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' film starring Goldblum |
Brundle | A nod to his character’s name in the movie 'The Fly' |
Buckaroo | Jeff Goldblum starred in 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai' |
Caterpillar | In 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou', Jeff played the character of Allistair Hennessey who was attacked by pirates and left on an uninhabited island, suffering hallucinations of a stop-motion animated caterpillar |
Chaos | A reference to 'Ian Malcolm's' chaos theory in 'Jurassic Park' |
Chill | In reference to the film 'The Big Chill', in which Goldblum starred |
Daryl | In 'Mr. Frost', Goldblum played the role of Daryl |
EarthGirls | A nod to 'Earth Girls Are Easy', a fun film featuring Goldblum |
Fly | It's a tribute to one of his famous movies, 'The Fly' |
Frost | The surname of his character in 'Mr. Frost' |
Grandmaster | This was his character's name in 'Thor: Ragnarok' |
Ian | Representing his character 'Ian Malcolm' in 'Jurassic Park' |
Independence | In honor of his role in the film 'Independence Day' |
Invasion | Referring to 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' movie where he starred |
Jurassic | This name is a tribute to the iconic movie 'Jurassic Park' where Goldblum played a key role |
Mister | A nod to his character 'Mr. Frost' |
Nicknames | A nod to his role in 'The Big Chill', where his character was known for giving nicknames |
River | A reference to his son's name, River Joe |
Tenspeed | This refers to a character he played in the series 'Tenspeed and Brown Shoe' |
Thor | Goldblum also starred in 'Thor: Ragnarok', hence the name |
Vibes | This refers to a movie 'Vibes' where Goldblum was a lead actor |
Whitmore | A character from 'Independence Day' which starred Goldblum |
Zach | Zach Nichols was his character in the TV series 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' |
Zeppelin | In honor of his son, Charlie Ocean's middle name |
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Axel | A figure skating jump, part of Brian's repertoire |
Bauhaus | Brian's favorite architectural style |
Biellmann | In tribute to a move Brian included in his routines |
Blade | For the tools of Brian's trade |
Brio | A playful twist on Brian's first name |
Champion | A fitting title for Brian's accomplishments |
Flip | For the jump Brian executed so well |
Glacier | A cool nod to the ice rinks Brian dominated |
Goldie | In celebration of Brian's gold medal victory |
Jazz | For the music often used in Brian's routines |
Lutz | A tribute to Boitano's masterful execution of this difficult jump |
Medalist | Named after his golden achievement at the Olympics |
Olympus | An allusion to Brian's Olympic medal win |
Pirouette | A tribute to one of Brian's iconic moves |
Podium | A tribute to Brian's many top finishes |
Rink | In honor of Brian's second home |
Salchow | A figure skating jump Brian was known for |
Sequins | A sparkly homage to Brian's iconic costumes |
Skater | In honor of Brian Boitano's profession |
Spiral | A nod to the elegant figure skating move |
Swarovski | For the crystals often adorning Brian's costumes |
Tano | A nod to Brian's surname |
Triple | Saluting Brian's astonishing triple jumps |
Twizzle | A nod to the figure skating move |
Zamboni | For the machine that creates the ice surface Brian skated on |
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Anthem | After the sixth studio album by Hanson |
Beat | To commemorate Zac's role as the heartbeat of the band |
BopPaw | A fun, playful name inspired by 'MMMBop' |
Chord | A tribute to Zac's guitar and keyboard playing skills |
Clef | Another musical term, representing Zac's deep understanding of music |
Drummer | Zac is known for his exceptional drumming skills |
Grammy | To commemorate Hanson's Grammy nomination |
Harmony | A tribute to the harmonious music of Hanson |
Hitz | A nod to Hanson's greatest hits album |
Keys | Zac also excels in playing the keyboard |
Lyric | To honor Zac's songwriting skills |
Melody | To honor the catchy melodies Zac has helped create |
Middle | Zac is the youngest member of the band |
MMMBop | A tribute to the iconic hit of Hanson, the band Zac is a part of |
Octave | To honor Zac's wide vocal range |
Popdog | A playful name for a dog honoring a pop icon |
Rhythm | Named after Zac's exceptional sense of rhythm |
Roar | Named after Zac's powerful and energetic stage presence |
Shout | Named after Zac's solo song, 'Shout It Out' |
Strummer | As a tribute to Zac's music instrument skills |
Tempo | A nod to Zac's role as a drummer, setting the tempo for songs |
Treble | A musical term, signifying Zac's contribution to the music world |
Tulsa | The city where Hanson band originated from |
Vocals | A tribute to Zac's distinctive singing voice |
ZacPup | A cute nickname, blending Zac's name with 'pup' |
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