Welcome to our unique collection of dog names inspired by significant events and remarkable individuals born on February 23rd. Our dog names are a blend of history, pop culture, and technology, offering a broad spectrum of choices to suit every dog breed and personality.
Our first category of names draws inspiration from the strength and resilience represented by Mississippi's readmission to the U.S. in 1870 following the Civil War reconstruction. These names are indeed for dogs that display tenacity and a never-give-up spirit. The second category is influenced by the 1983 event when the United States Environmental Protection Agency took a bold step to protect the community of Times Beach, Missouri from dioxin contamination. These names are ideal for dogs that embody the spirit of protection and care for their loved ones.
Also, we have names that pay tribute to iconic TV characters and the talented actors who brought them to life. For dogs that are charming and full of wit like Skippy Handelman, you might find a suitable name in our Marc Price inspired category. If your dog is more of a sophisticated urbanite, then our Kristin Davis category, named after the famous 'Sex and the City' actress, might be more fitting.
We haven't forgotten our tech-savvy dog owners. We have a special category inspired by Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of one of the world's largest technology infrastructure companies. If your dog is smart, innovative, or simply has an uncanny knack for finding your hidden gadgets, this category is for you.
Enjoy exploring our unique and thoughtful collection of dog names. We hope these names resonate with your canine companion's personality and create a special bond between you two.
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Ace | In tennis, an ace is a successful serve, a nod to Winfield's successful invention |
Activist | W.E.B. Du Bois's work as a civil rights activist inspired this name |
Alienware | Named after Dell's gaming hardware brand, great for a lively, playful dog |
Alloy | In recognition of Charles Martin Hall's revolutionary work with aluminum in 1886 |
Aqua | Inspired by the effort to cleanse the water from the oil spill, signifying purity and restoration |
Author | Author represents Shirer's work as a writer of a well-known book |
Avenue | Comes from 'Avenue Q,' a musical co-created by Lopez |
Barrett | Named after Majel Barrett's last name |
Batter | A playful tribute to the baseball games played at Ebbets Field |
Bauxite | The raw material used in aluminum production, honoring Hall's achievement |
Beach | Inspired by Times Beach, Missouri, which was bought out due to dioxin contamination |
Biletnikoff | Named after Fred Biletnikoff's last name |
Bluntie | A cute name derived from Emily Blunt's last name |
Broadcast | Inspired by the broadcasting capabilities regulated by the Federal Radio Commission |
Brookie | Inspired by the Brooklyn Dodgers |
Buzzer | A basketball term for the final sound in a game, symbolizing Nordgaard's connection to the sport |
Carrie | Another 'Sex and the City' reference, for a dog with a glamorous personality |
Charlotte | For Kristin Davis, this is the name of her character in 'Sex and the City' |
Cinema | Cinema represents the medium in which Fleming made his mark |
Clean | A tribute to the cleanup efforts in Times Beach, Missouri |
Colonial | Refers to the French law on colonialism |
Colt | Named after the man who revolutionized the firearms industry |
Cormack | Named after Allan MacLeod Cormack himself |
Correspondent | This name represents Shirer's role as a war correspondent |
Cosmo | Referring to the cosmos where events like Supernova 1987a occur |
Cosmonaut | Honoring the Russian astronauts on board Mir during the fire |
Cyclone | Another term for tornado, referring to the 1998 event in Florida |
Dean | This name is inspired by Dean Martin, another musician Taurog worked with |
Dell | Named after Michael Dell, suitable for a dog in a tech-savvy household |
Desert | An homage to the arid terrain of Saudi Arabia and Iraq during the Gulf War |
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Activist | Honoring her work as a humanitarian |
Adoption | Signifying her experience as an adoptive mother |
Broadway | Representing her stage work in various Broadway productions |
Charlotte | This is a tribute to the character she played on 'Sex and the City.' |
Columbia | Saluting her birthplace, Boulder, Colorado |
Comedy | Celebrating her career in comedic television roles |
Cougar | An homage to her role on 'Cougar Town.' |
Cynthia | Remembering her on-screen friendship with Cynthia Nixon |
Elephant | Recognizing her efforts to protect elephants from poaching |
Emmy | Celebrating her nomination for an Emmy award |
Fashion | Symbolizing the iconic fashion influence of 'Sex and the City.' |
Gallo | Commemorating her character's last name in 'Deck the Halls.' |
Garden | In remembrance of her character's love for gardening in 'Deck the Halls.' |
Glamour | Honoring her appearances on 'Glamour' magazine covers |
Holiday | In honor of her roles in several holiday movies |
Journey | Reflecting her advocacy work with refugees |
Journey | Reflecting her advocacy work with refugees |
Manhattan | In honor of the city where 'Sex and the City' was set |
Melrose | Honoring her early role on 'Melrose Place.' |
Park | For her role in 'Blacktop,' a thriller set in a national park |
Peta | Signifying her support for animal rights organizations |
Sotheby | A nod to her character's career as an art dealer in 'Sex and the City.' |
Star | A nod to her star status in Hollywood |
Sundance | Celebrating her appearances in films premiered at the Sundance Film Festival |
Yale | Paying tribute to her alma mater, Rutgers University |
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Author | A tribute to Shirer's prolific writing career |
Berlin | The city where Shirer reported during the war, an important part of his life |
Broadcaster | In honor of Shirer's work in radio broadcasting |
Censorship | A reminder of the challenges Shirer faced in his reporting |
Chronicle | Shirer's books are considered valuable chronicles of historical events |
Correspondent | Reflecting Shirer's role as a war correspondent |
Courage | A tribute to Shirer's bravery in reporting from war zones |
Exposé | Tribute to Shirer's knack for revealing hidden truths in his work |
Historian | Signifying Shirer's vital role in documenting history |
Informer | For Shirer's role in keeping the public informed during the war |
Insight | Shirer's work offered valuable insights into the era he reported on |
Intrepid | Shirer was known for his courage as a journalist |
Journal | Representing the profession William devoted his life to |
Legacy | A tribute to the lasting impact of Shirer's work |
Liberty | Representing the freedom of speech and press that Shirer championed |
Memoir | Shirer's personal accounts offered valuable insights into history |
Narrator | Honours Shirer's ability to narrate complex events |
Pioneer | Celebrating Shirer's groundbreaking work in journalism |
Press | Honoring Shirer's dedication to the journalistic profession |
Pulitzer | Signifying journalistic excellence, aspired by Shirer |
Reich | A nod to William's seminal work, 'The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.' |
Scribe | A nod to Shirer's passion for writing |
Shirer | A direct homage to the man himself, embodying his spirit and tenacity |
Truth | Reminding of Shirer's commitment to truth in journalism |
Witness | Reflecting Shirer's role as an eyewitness to significant historical events |
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Alienware | A nod to Dell's gaming subsidiary |
Austin | Named after the city where Dell's journey began |
Boomi | To honor Dell's cloud-based integration service |
Compellent | Named after Dell's data storage company |
Dimension | A tribute to Dell's retired computer line |
Emc2 | In honor of Dell's merger with EMC |
EqualLogic | Named after Dell's data storage company |
Force10 | A tribute to Dell's networking product line |
Innovator | To commemorate Dell's innovative spirit |
Inspiron | Inspired by Dell's Inspiron series |
Latitude | A tribute to Dell's popular laptop model |
Optiplex | Named after a popular Dell desktop series |
Pioneer | A nod to Dell's pioneering role in the tech industry |
Pivotal | A nod to Dell's software company |
PowerEdge | A nod to Dell's server line |
Precision | Named after Dell's workstation line, representing Dell's precision in technology |
Scalar | A tribute to Dell's tape backup system |
Secureworks | Named after Dell's cybersecurity company |
Streak | A nod to Dell's discontinued tablet line |
Techie | A tribute to Michael Dell's dedication to technology |
Venue | To commemorate Dell's tablet series |
Virtustream | A tribute to Dell's cloud computing company |
Vostro | After one of Dell's popular product lines |
Wyse | Named after Dell's thin client product line |
XPS | To honor Dell's high-end laptop series |
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Academy | Honoring the Royal Academy where Watts studied |
Allegory | Watts was known for his allegorical works |
Ariadne | After Watts' painting 'Ariadne in Naxos' |
Britain | Watts' home country |
Bronze | As a tribute to Watts' work in sculpture |
Canvas | Symbolic of Watts' medium |
Chiaroscuro | A technique Watts often used |
Eveleen | After Watts' wife, Eveleen Myers |
Frederic | As a nod to George Frederic Watts' middle name |
Gainsborough | After Thomas Gainsborough, Watts' inspiration |
Guild | After Watts Gallery where his works are displayed |
Hall | In honor of the National Portrait Gallery's Watts' Hall |
Hope | One of Watts' most iconic paintings |
Mammon | After Watts' well-known sculpture |
Olympian | Watts painted many subjects from Greek mythology |
Orpheus | After one of Watts' famous paintings |
Palette | Named after the artist's tool Watts used daily |
Pegasus | Watts painted 'The Rider on the White Horse', Pegasus |
Sculpture | In recognition of Watts' skills beyond painting |
Sphinx | Watts' 'The Sphinx' was a popular sculpture |
Symbolist | It's the art movement Watts is famous for |
Time | Watts' painting 'Time, Death, and Judgement' is renowned |
Titan | Watts painted 'The Titan's Breakfast' |
Victorian | Watts' era of operation |
Whisper | Watts' 'The Whisper of the Wind' was a notable work |
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Activist | Jones is well-known for his activism |
Bingley | This is a nod to his birthplace, Southampton, England. Bingley is a popular dog name in the UK |
Dreamer | In honor of Jones's hit song 'No One Is to Blame.' |
Eighties | This is when Jones enjoyed significant success, particularly in America |
Everlasting | This is a reference to his album 'Everlasting Love.' |
Futurist | Jones's music was ahead of its time |
Harmonist | Jones's music is characterized by its harmonious melodies |
Human | One of Jones's most popular songs is 'Human's Lib.' |
Icon | Jones is considered an icon of 80s music |
Innovator | Jones is known for his innovative approach to synth-pop |
Legend | This celebrates Jones's legendary status in the music industry |
Lyricist | Jones is a prolific lyricist. He wrote many of his own songs |
Melodist | Jones is renowned for his melody-driven synth-pop |
Multilingual | Jones is known for his multilingual skills |
NewWave | Jones was a significant figure in the new wave genre |
Peaceful | Many of Jones's songs promote peace and love |
Philosopher | Jones's lyrics often delve into philosophical themes |
Pianist | Jones is a classically trained pianist |
Popster | This is a nod to Jones's pop music career |
Quartet | Jones was part of the band 'Warrior.' Quartet represents a group of four musicians |
Revolution | Jones's music was revolutionary in the 80s synth-pop scene |
Romantic | Jones was a key figure in the New Romantic movement of the 1980s |
Synthy | Jones is known for his pioneering work with synthesizers |
Vegan | Jones is an ardent vegan and animal rights activist |
Warrior | The band Jones was part of before he went solo |
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