There's nothing more exciting than selecting the perfect name for your new furry friend, and what better way to do so than to draw inspiration from history and the stars? This page of dog names is a collection of unique and meaningful monikers, each being a nod to some of the most significant events and birthdays of March 5th. This day marks important milestones in the world of academia, politics, sports, and entertainment, providing a veritable treasure trove of creative names for your canine companion.
On this day in 2012, after 244 years of print, the venerable Encyclopædia Britannica transitioned completely to a digital platform. This monumental shift in the way we access knowledge could inspire names like 'Britannica' or 'Digital'. In 1821, the United States witnessed the inauguration of James Monroe for his second term as president, a notable event that could translate into charming names like 'Monroe' or 'Inaugural'.
March 5th also celebrates the birthdays of some extraordinary personalities from various fields. From the world of sports, we have the legendary Michael Irvin, a former American football player, actor, and sports commentator. Fans of the Dallas Cowboys, or football in general, might consider 'Irvin' or 'Cowboy' as a fitting tribute. In the realm of acting, British-American actress Samantha Eggar, known for her roles in 'The Collector' and 'Doctor Dolittle', was born on this day. 'Eggar' or 'Dolittle' could be unique options for your pet. If you're a 'Star Wars' enthusiast, you might like 'Anakin' or 'Skywalker', in honor of Jake Lloyd, who portrayed young Anakin Skywalker in 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' and was also born on this day.
Each of these names carries with it a story, a piece of history, or a nod to a beloved celebrity. They are not just names, but conversation starters, constant reminders of the great big world outside that is full of remarkable events and people. So, take your pick and give your dog a name that is as special as they are!
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Act | A nod to the important legislation of the Emergency Banking Act |
Action | Fred is known for his action films, hence the name 'Action' |
Actress | This name reflects Eva Mendes's profession as an actress |
Anakin | Jake Lloyd played young Anakin Skywalker, hence the name |
Arrow | Inspired by the TV show 'Arrow' where Paul Blackthorne played a detective |
Bang | Riki Lindhome had a role on 'The Big Bang Theory', a great name for an energetic dog |
Bank | In memory of the Emergency Banking Act that brought stability to the banking system |
Beegee | Andy Gibb was the youngest brother of the Bee Gees |
Beer | After Madison's surname |
Benson | James starred in the sitcom 'Benson' which inspires this name |
Bieber | After Justin Bieber who helped Madison Beer gain attention |
Blackthorne | After Paul's surname |
Blalock | After Jolene's surname |
Blues | Michael Warren starred in 'Hill Street Blues', giving the name 'Blues' |
Bobby | 'Bobby' is the character Michael Warren is best known for playing |
Bonneville | The crater on Mars where Spirit arrived in 2004 |
Brake | Commemorates George Westinghouse's invention of the air brake, patented in 1872 |
Britain | Named after 'Little Britain', the show Matt Lucas is well-known for |
Britannica | Named after the Encyclopædia that discontinued its print edition in 2012 |
Bull | Symbolizes a bullish market, which occurred when the Dow Jones reached a record high |
Chad | Named after Sterling's character Chad Dylan Cooper in 'Sonny with a Chance' |
Churchill | A tribute to the statesman who delivered the 'Iron Curtain' speech |
Citizen | In honor of Puerto Ricans who were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917 through the Jones-Shafroth Act |
Collector | Samantha Eggar's role in 'The Collector' movie inspires this name |
Colt | Representing Samuel Colt who patented the first multishot firearm in 1836 |
Comedy | To honor Matt Lucas's career as a comedian |
Copas | In honor of Cowboy Copas who was part of the tragic event |
Correspondent | Mandvi's role on 'The Daily Show' was as a correspondent. Perfect for a dog that loves to explore |
Country | A tribute to the country music stars lost in the 1963 plane crash |
Cowboy | This name is related to Michael Irvin's football career with the Dallas Cowboys |
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Actor | A nod to Sterling's successful profession |
Again | This name is a fun tribute to the movie '17 Again' |
Alex | Named after Sterling's character in '17 Again' |
Chance | 'Chance' is a tribute to the Disney Channel show 'Sonny with a Chance' |
Cooper | Paying homage to his character Chad Dylan Cooper in Disney Channel's 'Sonny with a Chance' |
Disney | To honor Sterling's contributions to the Disney Channel |
Dylan | A nod to Sterling's character's middle name in 'Sonny with a Chance' |
Iron | Iron is a component of Sterling's fictional band's name in 'Starstruck' |
Knight | This name is a tribute to Sterling's last name |
Lyric | In reference to Sterling's work as a musician |
Melchior | The character Sterling played in 'Starstruck' |
Melody | This name is a tribute to Sterling's musical talents |
Music | A simple tribute to Sterling's musical career |
NinetyEightyNine | A unique name celebrating the year of Sterling's birth |
Rhythm | Another musical term to honor Sterling's musical career |
Silver | A playful nod to Sterling's first name, which is a type of metal |
Sonny | Commemorating the show 'Sonny with a Chance' |
SoRandom | This name is a direct reference to the Disney show 'So Random!', in which Sterling starred |
Star | As a metaphor for Sterling's successful acting career |
Starstruck | The name of one of Sterling's popular movies |
Sterling | In honor of the actor's first name |
Struck | A fun reference to the movie 'Starstruck' |
Texas | Sterling's home state, and a symbol of his roots |
Warbler | Sterling's character in 'Starstruck' was a member of the band 'The Iron Weasels' |
Weasel | An interesting reference to the band 'The Iron Weasels' in 'Starstruck' |
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Bedelia | For his role in 'Bedelia' |
Brit | In reference to his British roots |
Bruno | In honor of his role in the movie 'Bruno' |
Comedy | Honoring Mandvi's contribution to comedy |
Correspondent | Reflecting Mandvi's work as a correspondent on 'The Daily Show' |
Dictionary | Inspired by his book 'No Land's Man: A Perilous Journey Through Romance, Comedy, and Downright Awfulness' |
Evil | Paying tribute to his role in 'Evil', a CBS TV series |
Ghost | For his role in 'Ghost Town' |
Internship | In reference to his role in the movie 'The Internship' |
Jericho | Honoring his role in the television series 'Jericho' |
Mandvi | Named directly after Aasif Mandvi |
Margin | In reference to his role in 'Margin Call' |
Million | In honor of his role in the movie 'Million Dollar Arm' |
Mumbai | In tribute to his birth city, Mumbai |
Pizza | To honor his role in 'Pizza' |
Proposal | In reference to his role in 'The Proposal' |
Sakina | Named after 'Sakina’s Restaurant', the one-man show by Aasif Mandvi |
Showtime | For his role in 'The Brink', a Showtime original series |
Siege | In honor of his role in 'The Siege' |
Smurf | In honor of his voice acting role in 'The Smurfs' |
Spiderman | Honoring his role in the Spiderman movie series |
Stewart | To pay tribute to Jon Stewart, with whom Aasif Mandvi worked on 'The Daily Show' |
Tampa | In reference to Tampa, Florida where Mandvi was raised |
WebMD | Celebrating his role as Dr. Raja in the WebMD series 'What's Killing Me' |
Wembley | For his role as Uncle Monty in 'Wembley Stadium' |
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Actress | A tribute to her profession |
Beats | A link to her music career |
BigBang | A nod to the actress' role in the popular sitcom, 'The Big Bang Theory' |
Buffalo | A connection to her birthplace, Buffalo, New York |
Buffoon | A playful nod to her comedic roles |
Comedy | To commemorate her career as a comedian |
Drama | Representing her skills as an actress |
Encore | A term from her world of entertainment |
Fanfare | Celebrating her popularity and success |
Garfunkel | As a tribute to her comedic music duo, 'Garfunkel and Oates' |
Harmony | A reference to her musical career |
Humor | An homage to her comedic talents |
Jubilee | To celebrate her birthday |
Lindhome | Her surname, in honor of her |
Lyric | Denoting her songwriting skills |
Melody | Signifying her musical talents |
Oates | A part of her comedy music duo's name |
Period | Honoring her role in the series, 'Another Period' |
Riki | Named after the actress herself |
Serenade | Representing her musical abilities |
Sitcom | Reflecting her work in television comedy |
Sonnet | In recognition of her songwriting talent |
Spotlight | Symbolic of her career in the entertainment industry |
Starlet | To signify her rising status in Hollywood |
Sydney | A character she played in 'Gilmore Girls' |
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Actor | A direct nod to Paul's profession |
Arrow | In homage to the TV series where Paul starred |
Bauer | A nod to Paul's role in '24: Live Another Day' |
Blackie | A fun take on Paul's last name, Blackthorne |
Canary | For the character 'Black Canary' in 'Arrow', an ally of Paul's character |
Detective | Paul's character's job in 'Arrow' |
Dresden | In reference to 'The Dresden Files', another series Paul starred in |
English | A nod to Paul's nationality |
Gotham | A reference to the DC universe of which 'Arrow' is a part |
Harrow | In reference to the TV series 'Harrow', where Paul had a guest role |
Harry | The character Paul played in 'The Dresden Files' |
Hood | In honor of the 'Green Arrow', the superhero persona of Oliver Queen |
Jungle | In tribute to the show 'Lipstick Jungle' |
Lance | This is the last name of the character that Paul played in 'Arrow' |
Lipstick | A nod to 'Lipstick Jungle', a show Paul appeared in |
Merlyn | In tribute to an 'Arrow' villain, Malcolm Merlyn |
Oliver | For Oliver Queen, the protagonist of 'Arrow' |
Paulie | A cute, pet-friendly version of Paul's name |
Quentin | The first name of Paul's character in the series 'Arrow' |
Quietly | Recognizing Paul's role in 'The River' |
River | A reference to 'Riverdale', a show Paul appeared in |
Shane | The character Paul played in 'Lipstick Jungle' |
Sherwood | In tribute to 'The River', where Paul played Clark Quietly |
Starling | The city in which 'Arrow' is set |
Thorne | Derived from Paul's last name |
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Actor | A reference to Harrison's profession |
Anne | A tribute to 'Anne of the Thousand Days' |
Award | In recognition of his many accolades |
Carey | This name is taken from Harrison's middle name |
Eight | For his role as Henry VIII |
Elizabeth | The queen who knighted him |
English | A nod to Harrison's nationality |
Fair | Another reference to 'My Fair Lady' |
Harrison | A tribute to the actor's last name |
Henry | Harrison's performance as Henry VIII earned him his first Tony Award |
Higgins | In honor of Harrison's Tony Award-winning role as Professor Henry Higgins |
Knight | Harrison was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1989 |
Lady | Taken from 'My Fair Lady', the stage production that won him his second Tony Award |
Legend | In acknowledgment of his legendary status in the world of theater |
London | In honor of Harrison's birthplace |
Play | A nod to his career in theater |
Queen | A nod to the royal subject matter of 'Anne of the Thousand Days' |
Reginald | A nod to Harrison's real first name, Reginald |
Rex | His well-known professional name |
Sir | A tribute to his knighthood |
Stage | A tribute to Harrison's theater work |
Star | In recognition of his star status |
Thespian | A term for actor, honoring Harrison's profession |
Thousand | Inspired by his performance in 'Anne of the Thousand Days' |
Tony | In recognition of his two Tony Award wins |
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