Welcome to this unique collection of dog names that celebrates the intersection of history, sports, comic strips, and Hollywood. This collection of names takes inspiration from the key events of February 13, from the Winter Olympics to the last original ‘Peanuts’ comic strip publication. These names also pay tribute to the birthdays of notable individuals like Chuck Yeager, George Segal, and David Naughton.
The spirit of the 13th Winter Olympic games in Sapporo, Japan in 1972 is captured in this collection, showcasing names that reflect the passion, resilience, and sportsmanship that these games embodied. The poignancy of the last original 'Peanuts' comic strip appearance in newspapers following Charles M. Schulz's death reverberates in this collection, bringing to mind names that elicit a sense of nostalgia, humor, and endearing charm.
From the world of aviation, we honor Chuck Yeager, the first pilot confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight. The names reflecting his bravery, pioneering spirit, and undaunted pursuit of exploration would suit any adventurous dog. Equally, the versatile and captivating performances of George Segal and David Naughton in both dramatic and comedic roles have inspired names that capture a range of canine personalities, from the playful and mischievous to the stoic and faithful.
Whether you're in search of a name for a new puppy or looking to rename an older dog, this carefully curated collection provides a vast array of options that celebrate these historical events and personalities. Enjoy the journey of finding the perfect name for your canine companion.
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Sapporo | In honor of the city where the 13th Winter Olympic games were successfully concluded in 1972 |
Schulz | A tribute to the brilliant creator of 'Peanuts', Charles M. Schulz |
Segal | In honor of George Segal's last name |
Seventy | This name is a slight twist on the fact that Bo Svenson starred in films in the 1970s |
Show | A nod to the iconic 'Jerry Springer Show' |
Slalom | Inspired by one of the winter sports at the Sapporo Winter Olympics in 1972 |
Snoopy | In honor of the iconic beagle character from 'Peanuts' |
Snow | Representing the winter sports held at the Olympic games |
Snowflake | A light-hearted reference to the winter season of the 1972 Olympics in Sapporo |
Songster | This is a nod to Robbie's career as a singer-songwriter |
Sonic | Chuck Yeager was the first pilot to break the sound barrier, so Sonic (like sonic boom) would be a fitting tribute |
Sophie | A simple tribute to Sophie Evans |
Springer | A direct tribute to Jerry Springer's last name |
Springfield | Represents the starting point of Abraham Lincoln's momentous journey |
Star | Symbolizing the infinite possibilities of space |
Stormie | After the brave Stormie Jones, the world’s first heart-liver transplant recipient in 1984 |
Survivor | In memory of the ones who survived and overcame the horrific incident |
Suvari | A homage to Mena's last name |
Swede | A nod to Bo Svenson's Swedish heritage |
Tabloid | As a nod to the tabloid talk show Jerry Springer hosted |
Take | Inspired by the band 'Take That', which brought Robbie Williams into the limelight |
Tennessee | This is a fitting tribute to Tennessee Ernie Ford's home state |
Tork | A direct tribute to Peter Tork's last name |
Treasure | Honoring Namdaemun, South Korea's first National Treasure |
Trooper | South Vietnamese troops showed bravery and tenacity when they invaded Laos in 1971 |
Unity | Represents the global unity in condemning North Korea's nuclear test in 2013 |
Utah | Paying homage to the host city of the 19th Winter Olympics |
Valor | It embodies the courage shown by South Vietnamese troops in 1971 |
Vega | Celebrating the successful launch of the European Vega rocket |
Victor | A tribute to the South Vietnamese troops for their action in Laos in 1971 |
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Actor | In addition to being a musician, Peter was also a talented actor |
Aquarius | A nod to one of The Monkees' successful albums, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd |
Bassman | This name is in honor of Peter's role as a bass guitarist |
Believer | The Monkees had a famous song called 'Daydream Believer' |
Capricorn | This is a tribute to the album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. by The Monkees |
Cuddly | This name is a tribute to Peter's warm and friendly personality |
Davy | In honor of Davy Jones, Peter's bandmate in The Monkees |
Daydream | One of The Monkees’ biggest hits was 'Daydream Believer' |
Headquarters | This name references The Monkees' first album that they played their own instruments on |
Hippie | Peter was known for his laid-back, hippie persona |
Keyboard | A tribute to Peter Tork's skills as a keyboardist |
Micky | Micky Dolenz was another member of The Monkees alongside Peter |
Monkee | This name is a nod to the band that shot Peter Tork to fame |
Nesmith | This name is a tribute to Michael Nesmith, a bandmate of Peter's in The Monkees |
Peace | This name reflects Peter's advocacy for peace and love |
Peterpan | This is a playful reference to Peter's first name |
Pisces | The Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. album by The Monkees was a great success |
Pleasant | A nod to the song 'Pleasant Valley Sunday', a hit by The Monkees |
Screen | This name is a nod to Peter's successful acting career |
Star | Peter was undoubtedly a star, both in music and on the screen |
Steppin | Paying tribute to 'Steppin' Stone', one of The Monkees' songs |
Stone | A nod to 'Steppin' Stone', a popular song by The Monkees |
Torkie | This is a fun play on Peter's surname |
Tune | A simple tribute to his musical talents |
Valley | This is a reference to 'Pleasant Valley Sunday', a popular song from The Monkees |
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Bastard | A less formal homage to 'The Inglorious Bastards' |
Bufford | A nod to Bo's character Buford Pusser in 'Walking Tall' |
Chisum | Bo starred alongside John Wayne in 'Chisum' |
Corman | Bo worked with Roger Corman, a renowned film director |
Delta | Bo starred in 'Delta Force', a classic 80s action film |
Eighties | The decade when Bo's career continued to prosper |
Genre | Bo's main contribution to the film industry was in genre films |
Heartland | Bo starred in the drama series 'Heartland' |
Hollywood | A simple, yet powerful tribute to the industry where Bo made his name |
Inglorious | A tribute to Bo's starring role in 'The Inglorious Bastards' |
KillBill | Bo played Reverend Harmony in 'Kill Bill', a Tarantino classic |
Magnificent | A reference to Bo's role in 'The Magnificent Seven Ride!' |
Maverick | A tribute to Bo's unconventional career choices |
North | Symbolizes Bo's Swedish roots |
Posse | In reference to 'Posse', an action film where Bo played a sheriff |
Raven | A nod to Bo's role in 'Raven Hawk' |
Seventies | Represents the era when Bo's career flourished |
Snowbeast | Bo starred in the horror movie 'Snowbeast' |
Steiner | An homage to Bo's role in 'Steiner - Das eiserne Kreuz, 2. Teil.' |
Stuntman | Bo performed his own stunts in many films |
Svenson | An obvious choice, given it's Bo's surname |
Tall | A playful reference to Bo's film 'Walking Tall' |
Veteran | A tribute to Bo's service in the US Marine Corps |
Viking | An homage to Bo's Swedish heritage |
Yuma | A reference to 'Breakout From Yuma', a movie Bo starred in |
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Albert | Evans performed at the Royal Albert Hall, hence this name |
Aria | This name is in honor of her operatic singing skills |
Ballad | In honor of her ability to sing touching ballads |
Baritone | A playful nod to the range of roles she can take on |
Cadence | To honor her impeccable rhythm and timing in music |
Curtain | A nod to her life on stage |
Encore | A tribute to her unforgettable performances |
End | A tribute to the same film, 'The World's End' |
Hall | Taken from the Royal Albert Hall, where Sophie Evans graced the stage |
Harmony | Evans' singing voice is harmonious, making this a fitting name |
Lyric | For Sophie Evans' ability to bring lyrics to life |
Melody | Because Sophie Evans possesses a melodious voice |
Note | A tribute to her musical talent |
Opera | A nod to one of her significant roles in 'The Phantom of the Opera' |
Phantom | Named after the production in which Sophie Evans starred, 'The Phantom of the Opera' |
Pitch | Named after the musical term, a testament to her perfect pitch |
Riff | A nod to her musical prowess |
Royal | Evans not only performed at the Royal Albert Hall, but she also has a commanding presence |
Soprano | A tribute to Sophie Evans' vocal range |
Stage | For Evans' love for the stage |
Stanza | A representation of her love for music and singing |
Starlet | A nod to Sophie Evans' status as a young and successful actress |
Treble | A tribute to her high-pitched singing voice |
Welshie | In honor of her Welsh heritage |
World | This name is inspired by 'The World's End', a film that featured Evans |
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Angela | She played Angela in the movie 'American Beauty' |
Beauty | A tribute to 'American Beauty', a movie that escalated Mena Suvari's fame |
Brooklyn | For her character Brooklyn in the TV series 'South of Hell' |
Day | A tribute to her role in 'Day of the Dead', a horror film |
Donna | She played a character named Donna in the TV series 'Six Feet Under' |
Eden | Commemorates her lead role in the film 'Garden of Eden' |
Factory | In honor of her work in 'Factory Girl', a biographical film |
Fashion | Reflects Mena's secondary career as a fashion designer |
Heather | Her character Heather in 'American Pie' is honored with this name |
Heidi | Mena played Heidi in 'The Musketeer', a film adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's novel |
Justice | For her role in the TV show 'Justice' where she played a lawyer |
Katherine | Her character in 'American Woman', a period drama series |
Mena | Named directly after the actress herself |
Model | Her career as a model is acknowledged with this name |
Phoenix | Named after her character Phoenix in the movie 'Domino' |
Pie | In honor of her role in the popular film 'American Pie' |
Rampart | In tribute to her role in the critically acclaimed film 'Rampart' |
Rumor | For her role in the drama film 'Rumor Has It...' |
Simone | She played Simone in the film 'Stuck' |
Six | A nod to her appearance in the sixth season of 'American Horror Story' |
Slums | Titled after 'Slums of Beverly Hills', a comedy-drama film she starred in |
Sonny | For her role in 'Sonny', a crime drama film |
Spun | For her role in 'Spun', an indie dark comedy-drama |
Sugar | Pays tribute to her role in the movie 'Sugar & Spice' |
Trauma | Acknowledges her work in 'Trauma', a medical drama series |
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Ace | Yeager was a flying ace in World War II |
Aviator | This name pays tribute to Yeager's profession |
Barrier | Yeager is best known for breaking the sound barrier |
Bell | Yeager made his historical flight in a Bell X-1, a rocket engine–powered aircraft |
Brigadier | This name is a nod to Yeager's rank in the Air Force |
Eagle | The eagle is a symbol of freedom and the United States, just like Yeager |
Edwards | The location of Yeager's historic flight was Edwards Air Force Base |
Falcon | Falcon is a nod to the speed and precision of Yeager's flying |
Flight | This name is a straightforward tribute to Yeager's profession |
Glamorous | Yeager named his aircraft 'Glamorous Glennis' after his wife |
Hawk | Hawk symbolizes the courage and bravery that Yeager showed throughout his career |
Jet | This name is perfect given Yeager's significant contributions to jet propulsion |
Lightning | This name is a nod to the speed at which Yeager flew |
Mach | This name is inspired by the Mach number, a dimensionless quantity representing the ratio of flow velocity past a boundary to the local speed of sound. Yeager was the first to break the sound barrier |
Mustang | Yeager flew a P-51 Mustang during World War II |
Pioneer | Yeager was a pioneer in aviation |
Ridley | Jack Ridley was Yeager's flight engineer and a close friend |
Rocket | Yeager's most famous flight was in a rocket-powered aircraft |
Stellar | This name represents the heights that Yeager reached in his career |
Stratos | This name is a nod to the high altitudes at which Yeager flew |
Supersonic | Yeager was the first human to fly faster than the speed of sound |
Thunder | This name is inspired by the sonic boom Yeager would have caused when breaking the sound barrier |
Valor | This name honors Yeager's bravery and courage |
Vapor | This name is a nod to the vapor trails left by fast-moving aircraft |
Wings | Yeager spent his life in the air, soaring on wings of steel |
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