Welcome to a unique collection of dog names that encapsulate the spirit of innovation, artistic excellence, and religious devotion. This page is inspired by key events and the birthdays of prominent figures that share the date December 18th. Our selection of names reflects the visionary brilliance of James Cameron's 'Avatar' and NASA's pioneering Earth Observation project 'Terra,' both having made their mark in 2009 and 1999, respectively.
On the birthday front, we celebrate the impressive vocal prowess and musical influence of Christina Aguilera, born in 1980, who has enthralled audiences worldwide with her Grammy-winning songs. We also pay homage to Charles Wesley, an influential English hymn writer born in 1707, whose works, like 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,' resonate deeply within American religious and cultural life. Lastly, we acknowledge the captivating performances of Ray Liotta, an American actor and film producer, born in 1954, notably known for his unforgettable role in 'Goodfellas'.
So, whether you're a movie buff, a space enthusiast, or you simply appreciate the arts and religion, our choice of dog names will surely reflect these passions. Immerse yourself in our carefully curated list and find that perfect tag for your four-legged friend, one that celebrates the positive side of these remarkable events and individuals.
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Critic | A nod to Leonard Maltin's career as a film critic |
Dancer | Paying homage to Betty Grable's career as a dancer |
Dawson | Inspired by 'Dawson's Creek', the show that made Katie Holmes famous |
Deficit | Reminds of the financial challenge faced by California in 2002 |
Dialect | A direct reference to the 1996 event when Ebonics was declared a language or dialect |
Dien | The last name of the actor |
Diplomat | This name stands for the diplomatic relations that were established between Japan and other countries post its admission to the UN |
Director | A homage to Katie Holmes' work as a director |
Diva | Christina Aguilera, born in 1980, is renowned as a pop diva |
Duty | This name symbolizes the duty of the House of Representatives to uphold the constitution in 2019 |
E.T. | Spielberg's iconic extraterrestrial character makes for a fun and memorable dog name |
Ebon | A short form of Ebonics, which was recognized as a language/dialect by the Oakland school board in 1996 |
Elastic | Inspired by Sia's song 'Elastic Heart' |
English | A nod to Green's English nationality |
Equality | A fitting name to celebrate the approval of civil unions for same-sex couples in New Jersey |
Equity | A finance term, signifying the Wall Street movie's theme |
Exchange | A nod to the world of finance and currency exchange rates, in reference to the devaluation of the U.S. dollar |
Fair | A tribute to the fair justice sought in the Korematsu case |
Fighter | Inspired by Brad Pitt's role in 'Fight Club' |
Flyer | A nod to the Wright Brothers' first powered flight |
Freedom | This name celebrates the end of slavery with the 13th Amendment |
Gekko | Named after Gordon Gekko, the iconic character from the 1987 movie Wall Street |
Genie | From Aguilera's hit song 'Genie in a Bottle' |
Golden | In spite of the deficit, this name symbolizes the enduring wealth and potential of California, the Golden State |
Goodfella | Inspired by the movie 'Goodfellas', Ray Liotta's most iconic role |
Grable | Named directly after Betty Grable |
Grammy | Symbolizing Christina Aguilera's numerous Grammy awards since her birth in 1980 |
Grantchester | A nod to Robson Green's popular series in the U.S |
Gray | After Governor Gray Davis who announced the budget deficit |
Greenback | A nickname for the U.S. dollar, which underwent a significant event in 1971 |
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12Monkeys | Brad Pitt gave an unforgettable performance in this film |
Aldo | Brad Pitt played Lieutenant Aldo Raine in the film 'Inglourious Basterds' |
Babel | Brad Pitt starred in this critically acclaimed drama |
Benjamin | A reference to 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', a film in which Pitt played the lead role |
Burn | Pitt starred in the film 'Burn After Reading' |
Chanel | Brad Pitt was the first man to promote Chanel No.5 |
Fightclub | This is a nod to one of Brad Pitt's most iconic roles |
Fury | Pitt played a tank commander in World War II in this film |
Golden | This name honors the Golden Globe awards that Pitt has won |
Hollywood | This is a nod to Brad Pitt's latest film 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' |
Jesse | Brad Pitt played Jesse James in 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' |
Kalifornia | This is a reference to an early film in Pitt's career |
Legends | This name commemorates Brad Pitt's role in 'Legends of the Fall' |
Moneyball | Brad Pitt delivered a stellar performance in this film |
Ocean | This is a tribute to 'Ocean's Eleven', a film in which Pitt had a prominent role |
Oscar | Pitt has won multiple Academy Awards, which are often referred to as Oscars |
River | Brad Pitt's character in 'A River Runs Through It' was a significant one |
Rusty | It was the character name of Brad Pitt in 'Ocean's Eleven' |
Se7en | This name is drawn from one of Pitt's most memorable thrillers |
Snatch | It is one of the films that Pitt was praised for his performance |
Thelma | Pitt had a breakout role in the film 'Thelma & Louise' |
TreeofLife | Pitt delivered a critically acclaimed performance in 'The Tree of Life' |
Troy | Pitt played the legendary Greek hero Achilles in this film |
TrueRomance | This name references one of Brad Pitt's early film roles |
WorldWar | Pitt starred in the zombie apocalypse film 'World War Z' |
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Auteur | Maltin's knowledge extends to directors and auteurs of cinema |
Awards | Maltin's reviews often influence award season |
Biopic | A genre Maltin has reviewed extensively |
Cannes | In honor of the prestigious film festival that Maltin often attends |
Celluloid | An homage to the material originally used for motion picture film |
Cinema | This name is a tribute to Leonard Maltin's lifelong love for the world of movies |
Cinephile | Maltin's love for films is encompassed in this term |
Classic | Maltin has a deep appreciation for classic films |
Critique | Reflecting Maltin's role as a respected film critic |
Director | Maltin's reviews often focus on the role of the director |
Feature | As in feature length film, a format Maltin often reviews |
Flick | An old-school term for a movie, representing Leonard's historical knowledge |
Historian | A nod towards Maltin's extensive knowledge and work in film history |
Hollywood | The place where all the magic happens |
Leonard | Directly honors the man himself |
Maltin | Honoring Leonard's last name |
Montage | A film technique that Maltin has often commented on |
Oscar | For the prestigious awards that Maltin frequently discusses |
Premiere | Leonard Maltin often attends these red carpet events |
Projection | A nod to the projection room, where films come alive |
Reel | A playful nod to the traditional film reel |
Screenplay | A nod to the scripts that Maltin often analyzes |
Silent | A tribute to the silent film era, a period Maltin has extensively studied |
Stardom | Reflects the celebrity interviews that Maltin conducts |
Technicolor | Maltin's work often references this early color film process |
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Aguilera | A direct tribute to the star herself |
AintNoOther | Taken from her hit single, 'Ain't No Other Man' |
Beautiful | Named after her uplifting and universally loved song |
Billboard | A tribute to her multiple Billboard chart-topping hits |
Bionic | Taken from the title of her futuristic sixth album |
Burlesque | After the film she starred in with Cher |
Candyman | One of her catchy, fun-loving singles |
Dirrty | An homage to her edgy and iconic single |
Diva | To celebrate her status as a pop diva |
Elastica | A nod to her elastic and powerful vocal range |
Emmy | Named after her Emmy award win |
Fighter | A nod to her empowering anthem |
Genie | Inspired by her breakthrough hit, 'Genie in a Bottle' |
Grammy | To honor her numerous Grammy awards |
Hurt | One of her most emotional and powerful ballads |
KeepsGettin | Inspired by her hit, 'Keeps Gettin' Better' |
Legend | To honor her legendary status in the music industry |
Liberation | The title of her eighth studio album, a testament to her artistic freedom |
Lotus | The title of her seventh album, symbolizing rebirth |
Moulin | From 'Moulin Rouge,' where she sang 'Lady Marmalade' |
Piercing | A nod to her distinctive, piercing vocal style |
Reflection | The song that marked her Disney debut in 'Mulan' |
Stripped | Named after her fourth studio album, a crucial point in her career |
Voice | A tribute to her role as a coach on 'The Voice' |
Xtina | Her widely recognized nickname |
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Ashley | Named after the actress herself |
Barbie | Benson voiced a character in 'Barbie: A Fairy Secret' |
Benson | A direct tribute to the actress herself |
Bratz | Benson lent her voice to a character in the 'Bratz' movie |
Breakers | Named after the movie 'Spring Breakers' which Benson starred in |
Brit | Benson played a character named Brit in the movie 'Spring Breakers' |
Chronically | Benson starred in the indie film 'Chronically Metropolitan' |
Days | Benson appeared in 'Days of Our Lives', a popular soap opera |
Drama | A nod to the genre of 'Pretty Little Liars' |
Eastwick | Benson appeared in the TV series 'Eastwick' |
Elvis | Benson starred in the movie 'Elvis & Nixon' |
Fabulist | After 'Fabulist', a TV show where Benson was a guest |
Fairy | A nod to the 'Barbie: A Fairy Secret' movie where Benson voiced a character |
Hanna | After Benson's most popular character in 'Pretty Little Liars' |
Lady | Benson was in the movie 'Lady Lisa' |
Liars | A nod to the famous show that catapulted Benson's career |
Marin | The last name of Benson's character in 'Pretty Little Liars' |
Metropolitan | After 'Chronically Metropolitan', a film Benson featured in |
Nixon | A nod to the movie 'Elvis & Nixon' which featured Benson |
Pixels | After 'Pixels', a film in which Benson appeared |
Ranger | After Benson's role in 'Ranger Rob', an animated kids TV show |
Ravenswood | A spin-off of 'Pretty Little Liars' in which Benson also appeared |
Rosewood | The fictional town where 'Pretty Little Liars' is set |
Secret | Named after 'Barbie: A Fairy Secret' which Benson was a part of |
Spring | After 'Spring Breakers', a film in which Benson starred |
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Aldersgate | Wesley had a significant religious experience on Aldersgate street |
Anglican | Wesley was a clergyman in the Church of England, also referred to as the Anglican Church |
Arminian | Wesley identified with Arminian theology |
Chapel | Wesley played a key role in establishing many chapels |
Clergy | Honors Wesley's role as a clergyman |
Epworth | Named after Wesley's birthplace in England |
Evangelist | Wesley's work had a great evangelistic impact |
Grace | A key concept in Wesley's theology |
Hark | The first word of one of Wesley's most famous hymns |
Herald | The name of one of Wesley's most famous hymns |
Hymnal | A tribute to Wesley's hymn writing |
Lincoln | Wesley was born in Lincolnshire, England |
Martyr | Honoring Wesley's willingness to suffer for his faith |
Methodist | Wesley was a key figure in the development of the Methodist movement |
Moravian | A denomination that greatly influenced Wesley |
Oxford | Where Wesley studied and began his religious society |
Pietist | Wesley was influenced by the pietist movement |
Revivalist | Wesley was a key figure in the 18th-century revival movement |
Sally | Named after Wesley's wife, Sarah |
Sammy | Wesley's brother, Samuel, was a significant influence in his life |
Savior | Reflects a key theme in Wesley's hymns |
Sermon | Wesley was known for his powerful sermons |
Susanna | Named after Wesley's mother, who greatly influenced his faith |
Theologian | A nod to Wesley's significant contribution to theology |
Wesleyan | Named after Wesley himself |
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