Welcome to a unique and inspiring collection of dog names, marking the significant events and notable births of May 11. We've curated a list that resonates with the positive aspects of global history and the essence of influential personalities, thereby offering an intriguing choice of names for your furry friend.
This collection of dog names commemorates the historic day when Siam embraced its identity as Thailand for the second time in 1949. This momentous event reflects the nation's resilience and adaptability, attributes that make for great dog names. The compilation also celebrates the awe-inspiring launch of the Apollo 10 mission by NASA in 1969, capturing the spirit of exploration, courage, and discovery.
Our compilation further honors the birthdays of three remarkable individuals. Jeffrey Donovan, the acclaimed American actor and director, known for his magnetic lead role in the TV series 'Burn Notice'. His namesake could reflect a charismatic and charming canine companion. Ace Hood, the renowned American rapper, celebrated for his hit singles 'Hustle Hard' and 'Bugatti', embodies passion and perseverance. Naming your dog after him could signify a pet with relentless energy and a love for music. Lastly, Irving Berlin, a legendary American composer and lyricist, regarded as one of the greatest songwriters in American history, provides a name that represents creativity and musical prowess for your melodious hound.
Explore this page to find a memorable name for your pet that not only suits its personality but also carries a historical or cultural resonance. A name that will forever remind you of the richness of our shared past and the inspiring figures that have shaped our world.
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Coby | Taking inspiration from the name of the actor and producer Coby Bell |
Columbia | Reflecting the spirit of exploration and discovery associated with Captain Robert Gray's finding of the Columbia River |
Comedy | Reflects David's career as a comedian |
Comet | Reflects the dynamic and adventurous spirit of Seddon |
Composer | A nod to Berlin's role as a famous American composer |
Denver | This name is a direct tribute to Denver Pyle |
Director | A tribute to Tim's work as a film director |
Discovery | Marking the significant discovery of the Columbia River by Captain Robert Gray |
Disney | A tribute to Sabrina's work on the Disney Channel |
Donovan | This is Jeffrey Donovan's surname, making it a direct tribute |
Doug | Naming your dog Doug is a simple and direct way to honor Doug McClure |
Douglas | In honor of the Douglas DC-9 aircraft model used during the ill-fated Flight 592 |
Drunkard | Brooks was famous for his portrayal of a lovable drunk, making Drunkard a funny and unique dog name |
Duke | Another reference to 'The Dukes of Hazzard', Duke can be a powerful name for a dog |
Elijah | Named after Elijah Muhammad, Farrakhan's mentor in the Nation of Islam |
Ellsberg | In tribute to Daniel Ellsberg's courage in releasing the Pentagon Papers |
Elysee | Named after the Elysee Palace, this name represents prestige and authority, reflecting Emmanuel Macron's presidency |
Empower | The pill empowered women by giving them control over their reproductive health |
Entertainer | A tribute to David's multifaceted career in entertainment |
Entrepreneur | Entrepreneur, a nod to Blac Chyna's business pursuits, can be a unique dog name |
Equality | This name celebrates Massachusetts' legalization of same-sex marriage, embodying fairness and justice |
Everglade | Named after the Florida Everglades, the site of the Flight 592 crash, as a sign of resilience |
Explorer | In honor of the spirit of exploration that led to the discovery of the Columbia River |
Football | A tribute to Cam's career in football |
Foster | This is a direct tribute to Foster Brooks |
Freedom | Celebrating the dismissal of charges against Daniel Ellsberg, symbolizing press freedom |
Galaxy | A tribute to Seddon's exploration of the universe |
Gestie | A playful take on David Gest's last name |
Giggle | A playful name that echoes Silvers' knack for comedy |
Gravity | Influenced by Martha Graham's ability to seemingly defy gravity with her dance moves |
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Anesthesia | Named after a movie Tim wrote, directed and starred in |
Buster | For his character in the Coen Brothers' film 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' |
Colossal | For his role in the film 'Colossal' |
Dalton | After his character's name in 'Syriana' |
DelMar | Inspired by the character he portrayed in 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' |
Fantastic | For his role in 'Fantastic Four' |
Fargo | In honor of his role in the popular TV series 'Fargo' |
Flynn | A tribute to his role in the film 'Fly Paper' |
Grass | In honor of his role in 'Leaves of Grass' |
Holes | After the movie where he played Dr. Pendanski |
Huck | Honoring his performance as Huckleberry Finn in the film 'The Adventures of Huck Finn' |
Kimmy | In honor of his character in 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' |
Leafmen | Given for his voice role in 'Epic', where he played a Leafman |
Leaves | A nod to his role in 'Leaves of Grass' |
Minority | He was in the film 'Minority Report' |
OBrother | A nod to Tim's role in 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' |
Pendanski | Derived from his character's name in 'Holes' |
Puddintain | To celebrate his role in 'Holes', where he played Dr. Pendanski, also known as Mr. Sir |
Scooby | As he voiced Shaggy in 'Scooby' |
Scruggs | Taken from the character he played in 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' |
Soggy | From his band 'The Soggy Bottom Boys' in 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' |
Syriana | In reference to a film in which he played Danny Dalton |
Therapy | He appeared in the film 'Therapy' |
Unbreakable | Inspired by his role in 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' |
Watchmen | Because of his role in the HBO series 'Watchmen' |
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Apollo | A nod to the famous Apollo missions |
Astron | Derived from 'astronaut', a significant part of her career |
Atlas | A reference to the Atlas rockets used in early space travel |
Comet | Because it's something one might see while in space |
Cosmos | For her contributions to space exploration |
Galaxy | For her love of the cosmos |
Galileo | A nod to the great astronomer and her own space explorations |
Gemini | In honor of the second American manned space program |
Gravity | A fun way to remember her experiences defying gravity |
Hubble | Named after the Hubble Space Telescope, a tool for astronauts and astronomers alike |
Mercury | Named after the first American manned space program |
Nebula | Another space-themed name, referencing her work |
Nova | A stellar explosion, representing her explosive career |
Orbit | A nod to her time spent circling Earth |
Pioneer | She was among the first women in NASA's astronaut corps |
Pulsar | A celestial object, like the ones she observed in space |
Quasar | A celestial object, representing her work in space |
Rhea | A tribute to her middle name |
Rocket | She traveled to space via rocket |
Saturn | Named after the planet and the NASA Saturn rockets |
Seddon | Honoring her family name |
Shuttle | She flew three space shuttle flights |
Starlight | Referencing the stars she would have seen from space |
Stellar | For her stellar career in space exploration |
Voyager | A tribute to her voyages into space |
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Boutique | Named after her clothing boutique |
Diva | A term that captures Chyna's confident and assertive personality |
Drama | A playful nod to her dramatic life and career |
Dream | A tribute to Chyna's daughter |
Entrepreneur | A tribute to her successful business ventures |
Fierce | A tribute to her bold and fearless personality |
Glam | A nod to her love for makeup and beauty |
Glamour | Paying homage to Blac Chyna's stylish and glamorous lifestyle |
Gossip | A playful reference to her frequent appearances in tabloids |
HipHop | Representing her strong ties to the hip hop community |
Hustle | Representing her hard work and determination |
Icon | A tribute to her status in popular culture |
Influence | Reflecting her significant social media influence |
Kardashian | A reference to her connections with the Kardashian family |
King | Recognizing Chyna's son's name |
Lashed | Named after Chyna's successful cosmetic brand |
Model | Signifying her career in the modeling industry |
Raven | A nod to her original name, Angela Renée White |
Reality | A nod towards her appearances on reality TV shows |
Rob | A nod to Chyna's famous ex-fiancé |
Roses | Representing Chyna's middle name, Renée |
Starlet | Signifying her status as a celebrity |
Stripper | A reference to her past as an exotic dancer |
Tyga | In acknowledgment of her past relationship with the rapper |
Vixen | Representing her confident and sexy image |
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Adams | This name is taken from the title of the film 'Grizzly Adams' in which Pyle starred |
Alamo | Pyle played a memorable role in this iconic film |
Amos | Pyle played the character Amos in the series 'The Little House on the Prairie' |
Bonanza | Another classic TV show in which Pyle made several guest appearances |
Braddock | This name is from one of the characters Pyle portrayed in the series 'The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp' |
Cahill | It's the title of a film where Pyle played a supporting role |
Carter | Pyle played the character Buck Carter in the TV series 'The Virginian' |
Denver | Paying tribute to the actor's first name |
Dorsey | It's the character name Pyle played in the film 'The Alamo' |
Duke | The title of the show that made Denver Pyle a household name |
Earp | This is a nod to the series 'The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp' in which Pyle had a role |
Festus | This name pays tribute to 'Gunsmoke', where Pyle's character was close to Festus Haggen |
Grafton | This name is from the character Pyle portrayed in the film 'Cahill U.S. Marshal' |
Grizzly | Pyle starred in the film 'Grizzly Adams' |
Gunsmoke | Pyle had a recurring role in this classic Western television series |
Hazzard | This name was chosen to pay homage to Denver Pyle's most famous TV role as Uncle Jesse in 'The Dukes of Hazzard' |
Hickok | Pyle made an appearance in the TV series 'The Legend of Wild Bill Hickok' |
Jesse | It's the character name that Denver Pyle is best known for |
Kitty | This name is a nod to 'Gunsmoke', where Pyle played a character who was a friend of Kitty Russell |
Madlock | Pyle guest-starred in this popular detective series |
Marshal | It's a character type Pyle often portrayed in his career |
Prairie | This name pays tribute to 'The Little House on the Prairie', a TV series in which Pyle had a guest role |
Pyle | A direct nod to the actor's surname |
Ranger | Pyle played a Texas Ranger in the series 'The Doris Day Show' |
Virginian | This name is taken from the title of the series 'The Virginian' in which Pyle had a role |
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Agatha | TV series where Holly showcased her acting skills |
Billionaire | An acknowledgment of her husband's wealth |
CSI | Holly guest-starred in this popular American series |
Downunder | Signifies Holly's Australian roots |
Entourage | For her guest appearance in the series |
Flick | Character played by Holly in 'Neighbours' |
Footprints | A tribute to Holly's first album |
Hollywood | Signifying her successful career in the American entertainment industry |
KissKiss | Named after Holly's debut single |
Ludo | Name of her first child |
Melbourne | City where Holly was born |
Moonlight | For her role in the American series 'Moonlight' |
Neighbours | A nod to the soap opera that made Holly famous |
Nova | Name of her daughter |
Pledge | For her role in the film 'Pledge This!' |
Popstar | In honor of her successful singing career |
PrisonBreak | TV series in which Holly appeared |
RedHerring | Character played by Holly in the series 'Agatha Raisin' |
Sheik | Her husband is a billionaire property developer with the same surname |
State | Honor to her role in the film 'DOA: Dead or Alive' |
Strictly | Holly was a contestant on 'Strictly Come Dancing' |
Survive | For her role in the series 'Surviving Suburbia' |
Taken | In honor of her role in the 'Taken' trilogy |
Valance | A tribute to the actress's surname |
Vegas | Signifies her role in the series 'Shark in Vegas' |
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