Welcome to a unique collection of dog names inspired by the historical milestones and remarkable personalities born on November 7th. This page pays tribute to the achievements of individuals who made an indelible mark on society and politics, as well as the world of music and faith, presenting a rich tapestry of names that can add character and depth to your beloved canine companion.
Our first source of inspiration is Keith Ellison, who in 2006, made history by becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Congress. Ellison's journey to Congress was one of resilience and courage, mirroring the loyalty and bravery inherent in our canine friends. Then, we remember the day on November 7, 1933, when Pennsylvania voters approved the repeal of Prohibition. This significant event in American history symbolizes the triumph of public voice and freedoms - qualities that embody the spirit of our four-legged friends who express themselves unapologetically.
Adding to this inspiring narrative are the birthdays of three extraordinary individuals. We celebrate Joni Mitchell, a Canadian-born singer-songwriter and painter, whose artistry in folk, pop, and jazz music is as diverse and dynamic as our dogs' personalities. We commemorate Billy Graham, a prominent American Christian evangelist, who, like our dogs, touched many hearts with his message of love and faith. And finally, we honor Johnny Rivers, an American rock 'n' roll singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, whose timeless music resonates with the joy and spirit our dogs bring into our lives.
So, as you browse through this special collection of dog names, we hope you find one that perfectly encapsulates your pet's unique personality, resilience, and the love they bring into your life.
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Adam | This name is a straight take from Adam Devine's first name |
Albert | Named after Albert Camus himself |
Army | This name reflects David Petraeus' military service |
Balance | Named in honor of the balance of power restored by the War Powers Resolution in 1973 |
Billy | Named after Billy Graham himself |
Blue | A tribute to the 'blue wave' that marked the Democrats' victory in the 2006 midterms |
Blues | This name is inspired by Johnny Rivers' blues repertoire |
Booster | Honoring the boost in U.S. trade due to the Canada-Pacific railway in 1885 |
Brady | This name is derived from Christopher Knight's character in 'The Brady Bunch.' |
Bunch | This name is a playful reference to 'The Brady Bunch.' |
Camus | Taken from Albert Camus' last name |
Change | An embodiment of the societal change reflected in the 2012 votes |
Christopher | Named after Christopher Knight himself |
Cleveland | This name signifies the remarkable achievement of Carl Stokes in becoming the first African American mayor in a major city |
Coastal | Reflects the connection made between the east and west coasts of Canada in 1885 |
Colorado | A tribute to the state where women gained the right to vote in 1893 |
Comedy | This name reflects Adam Devine's profession as a comedian |
Congress | To honor the historical breakthrough in U.S. politics in 2006 |
David | Named after David Petraeus himself |
Democrat | Named to commemorate the Democratic Party's victory in the 2006 U.S. House of Representatives elections |
Deval | To honor Massachusetts' first black governor, a significant step towards racial equality |
Devine | Adam's last name could make a catchy dog name |
Diffrent | This unique name is derived from the sitcom Dana Plato starred in, 'Diff'rent Strokes.' |
Diversity | A nod to the increasing diversity and inclusivity within U.S. politics |
Documentary | This name references Morgan Spurlock's work as a documentary filmmaker |
Drummond | This name is inspired by the character Dana Plato played in 'Diff'rent Strokes,' Kimberly Drummond |
Ellison | A tribute to the first Muslim U.S. Congress member, showing the beauty of religious diversity |
Emerald | Seattle is often referred to as the 'Emerald City'. This name is a nod to Durkan's leadership in the vibrant city |
Empower | A tribute to the empowerment of women symbolized by Hillary Clinton's election to the Senate |
Equality | Jenny Durkan's election signifies progress in the fight for equality, making this a fitting name for a dog |
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BigMac | A cheeky nod to Spurlock's most notable work |
Boxoffice | Honoring the commercial success of Spurlock's films |
Cinema | This name honors Spurlock's contributions to the world of film |
Documentary | Spurlock is a renowned documentary filmmaker, hence the name |
Emmy | For Spurlock's Emmy nominated work |
Fries | A playful reference to fast food, often featured in Spurlock's documentaries |
Humorist | An acknowledgment of Spurlock's wit and humor |
Indie | Highlighting Spurlock's work in independent cinema |
Lens | Representing Spurlock's perspective as a filmmaker |
McNugget | A playful reference to the fast food industry, a common theme in Spurlock's work |
Morgan | The filmmaker's first name, a fitting tribute |
Oscar | In recognition of Spurlock's Academy Award nominated documentary |
Playwright | Highlighting Spurlock’s contribution to theater |
Popcorn | A fun reference to the cinema experience |
Premiere | In honor of all the opening nights Spurlock has celebrated |
Producer | For Spurlock's work behind the scenes in television production |
Reality | A tribute to Spurlock's commitment to portray reality in his documentaries |
Reel | A homage to the world of film, Spurlock's domain |
Satirist | A nod to Spurlock's satirical style |
Screenplay | For Spurlock's talent in writing for the screen |
Spurlock | Spurlock's last name, a direct honor |
Storyboard | A nod to the process of creating a film |
Sundance | For the film festival where 'Super Size Me' won the Directing Award |
SuperSize | This is a nod to Spurlock's groundbreaking documentary, 'Super Size Me' |
Whopper | Another fast food reference, for Spurlock's focus on the industry |
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Absurd | In recognition of Camus' philosophy of the absurd |
Algiers | A nod to Camus’ birthplace, which greatly influenced his work |
Camus | Simply in honor of the author himself |
Combat | Inspired by Camus' editorship of 'Combat', a Resistance newspaper |
Exile | Derived from 'Exile and the Kingdom', a collection of short stories by Camus |
Existential | Camus is often associated with existentialism, though he himself rejected the term |
Fall | A reference to 'The Fall', Camus' last complete novel |
Freedom | A tribute to Camus' dedication to the cause of human freedom |
Humanist | In recognition of Camus' humanist philosophy |
Judgement | Inspired by Camus' 'The Fall', which delves into themes of guilt and judgement |
Justice | In honor of Camus' enduring commitment to justice |
Kingdom | A tribute to Camus' short story collection, 'Exile and the Kingdom' |
Maman | Inspired by the mother character in 'The Stranger', a symbol of Camus’ exploration of human detachment |
Meursault | Meursault is the protagonist of 'The Stranger', one of Camus' most iconic works |
Mythos | Relates to 'The Myth of Sisyphus', which explores the absurdity of human life |
Nobel | In commemoration of the Nobel Prize in Literature that Camus was awarded in 1957 |
Philos | Respects Camus' significant contributions to philosophy |
Pied-Noir | A term for Algerians of French descent, like Camus |
Plague | A tribute to Camus' novel 'The Plague', which explores human reaction to life's absurdities |
Rebel | Inspired by 'The Rebel', Camus' essay on man's resistance against evil |
Resistance | A nod to Camus' role in the French Resistance during World War II |
Revolt | Inspired by Camus' philosophy of metaphysical revolt |
Rieux | Rieux is the central character in 'The Plague', embodying Camus' humanist philosophy |
Sisyphus | Named in honor of Camus' philosophical essay, 'The Myth of Sisyphus' |
Stranger | This name reflects the existential themes of one of Camus' most famous novels |
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Actress | A nod to Dana's profession |
Audition | A nod to the process that launched Dana's career |
Cue | A nod to the stage cues that would have been a part of Dana's life |
Diffrent | The unique spelling of 'Different' in the show title is memorable |
Dramedy | Reflects the comedic and dramatic elements of 'Diff'rent Strokes' |
Drummond | Taken from the last name of Dana's character in the sitcom |
Emmy | 'Diff'rent Strokes' was an Emmy-nominated show |
Fame | Celebrates Dana's fame and success |
Glamour | A reflection of the glamorous world Dana inhabited |
Hollywood | A tribute to the place where Dana made her name |
Icon | Dana was an iconic figure in television |
Kimberly | Inspired by the character Dana played in 'Diff'rent Strokes' |
Legacy | A reminder of Dana's enduring legacy |
Plato | It's Dana's own surname |
Premiere | A tribute to the premieres Dana would have attended |
Screen | Representing the screen where Dana's performances were seen |
Script | A reminder of the scripts Dana brought to life |
Sitcom | 'Diff'rent Strokes' was a popular sitcom, thus the name |
Spotlight | Dana spent much of her life in the spotlight |
Star | A nod to Dana's star status |
Starlet | Dana was a starlet of television |
Strokes | Pays homage to the television show that made Dana famous |
Talent | A tribute to Dana's acting talent |
Television | Honors the medium that brought Dana into our homes |
Tinseltown | An old nickname for Hollywood, where Dana achieved fame |
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BritRap | Named after Tinie Tempah's genre, British Rap |
Demonstration | This is the title of his second studio album |
Discovery | It's his debut album that won him two Brit Awards |
Disturbing | A homage to Tinie's debut album, 'Disc-Overy' |
Elliot | This is Tinie's real first name |
Frisky | It is one of his popular songs |
GirlsLike | A nod to his catchy track featuring Zara Larsson |
Hackney | This is where Tinie was born and raised |
Hitz | A tribute to his collaboration with Chase & Status |
Invincible | Recalls a popular song by the artist featuring Kelly Rowland |
JunkFood | A tribute to his mixtape released in 2015 |
LoverNotAFighter | It's one of Tinie's chart-topping hits |
Mamacita | A reference to his song featuring Wizkid |
Miami | A reference to the city where Tinie relocated to pursue music |
NotLettingGo | A nod to his track with Jess Glynne |
Parlophone | The name of the record label that signed Tinie |
PassOut | This is in reference to his hit single |
Patrick | This is Tinie's real middle name |
Tempah | Named after the second part of the artist's stage name |
Tinie | A direct homage to the rapper himself |
Trampoline | This is a tribute to one of Tinie's high-energy tracks |
Tsunami | This dog name commemorates Tinie's collaboration with DVBBS and Borgeous |
Wifey | This refers to one of Tinie's early underground hits |
Written | In honor of his hit, 'Written in the Stars' |
Youth | This is the title of Tinie's third studio album |
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Amaranth | This references Joni's song 'Amelia', which mentions this flower |
Blue | This is in honor of Joni's iconic album of the same name |
Circle | This is a tribute to Joni's song 'The Circle Game' |
Cloud | This references the song 'Both Sides Now', one of Joni Mitchell's hits |
Court | This references Joni's album 'Court and Spark' |
Coyote | This is a nod to Joni's song 'Coyote' |
Dulcimer | This represents the instrument Joni frequently used in her music |
Folkie | A nod to Joni's significant contribution to folk music |
Hejira | Named after one of Joni's critically acclaimed albums |
Jazzpup | This reflects Joni's exploration of jazz music in her career |
Ladies | This is for Joni's album 'Ladies of the Canyon' |
Magdalene | This is in honor of Joni's song 'The Magdalene Laundries' |
Mingus | This is for the album 'Mingus', which Joni made in collaboration with Charles Mingus |
Nightclub | This is in memory of the small clubs where Joni started her career |
Nightingale | This represents Joni's beautiful and distinctive singing voice |
Painter | Joni is not only a talented musician but also a skilled painter |
Paved | This is a nod to Joni's song 'Big Yellow Taxi', with its famous line 'They paved paradise' |
Prairie | This is a reference to the vast landscapes of Joni's Canadian homeland |
River | This is a tribute to one of Joni’s most famous songs |
Saskatoon | Inspired by Joni's hometown, where she first started singing |
Seagull | This acknowledges her song 'Song to a Seagull' |
Toronto | This represents the city where Joni busked in the streets and nightclubs |
Turpentine | This is a nod to Joni's song 'Little Green', which mentions turpentine |
Wanderer | This signifies Joni's travels and experiences that influenced her music |
Woodstock | This pays tribute to Joni’s song about the famous music festival |
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