Welcome to our page dedicated to dog names inspired by the significant events of May 20 and the distinguished personalities born on this day. This unique collection of monikers draws influence from the positive aspects of various historical occurrences as well as the charm and charisma of certain popular figures who share this birth date.
Our choice of names pays tribute to the memorable day in 2015 when David Letterman hosted the Late Show with David Letterman for the last time, reflecting his wit, charm, and lasting impact on late-night television. We also take inspiration from 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Homestead Act, a significant milestone in American history that provided affordable land for western expansion, symbolizing opportunity, growth, and resilience.
Born on May 20, Ted Allen, the American author and television personality known for his culinary expertise, offers a wellspring of name ideas for food-loving pups. Also sharing this birth date is the iconic singer and actress, Cher, whose diverse styles and appearances throughout her six-decade-long career provide a plethora of inspiration for distinctive and stylish dog names. In honor of James Stewart, the highly respected American actor and military officer, we have a selection of names that capture his revered status and enduring popularity in film history.
So if you're looking for a meaningful name for your new furry friend, you're in the right place. We hope our unique selection of names, each with their own story, helps you find the perfect match for your pet's personality and your personal interests.
Name | Reason to Choose |
---|---|
Allen | Directly named after Ted Allen |
Amelia | A nod to the fearless female pilot, representing bravery and trail-blazing spirit |
Author | Signifies Ted Allen's profession as a writer |
Backup | This pays tribute to Jane's role as a backup vocalist in her band |
Balki | Named after Bronson Pinchot's character on 'Perfect Strangers' |
Believe | Named after Cher's iconic song |
Billion | This name represents success and high value, inspired by the staggering purchase price of Tumblr |
Boomer | A tribute to Wells' nickname |
Bravo | Named after the television network where Ted Allen was a food and wine connoisseur |
Breaker | This reflects Busta Rhymes' record breaking career |
Bronson | After Bronson Pinchot himself |
Bullock | Inspired by Timothy's character Sheriff Seth Bullock in Deadwood |
Busta | Named after the artist Busta Rhymes |
Buster | A playful twist on Busta Rhymes' name |
Campaign | As a nod to Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, where Rachel's 'Fight Song' was used |
Cary | A tribute to Matt Czuchry's role on 'The Good Wife' |
Cocker | After Joe Cocker himself, also a breed of dog |
Comedy | Honoring Mindy Cohn's career as a comedian |
Commentator | Inspired by Ron Reagan's role as a political commentator |
Connoisseur | Reflects Ted Allen's role as a food and wine expert on television |
Cousin | Balki often referred to his cousin in 'Perfect Strangers' |
Diva | A tribute to Cher's legendary status in the music industry |
Fact | A nod to 'The Facts of Life', the sitcom Mindy Cohn starred in |
Figgins | This is Iqbal's character's last name in Glee |
Fight | Inspired by Rachel Platten's hit single 'Fight Song' |
Gilmore | Named after 'Gilmore Girls', the show Matt Czuchry starred in |
Glee | Named after the show where Iqbal Theba is known for his role as Principal Figgins |
Gogo | Inspired by The Go-Go's, the new wave band where Jane Wiedlin is the rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist |
Good | A nod to 'The Good Wife', another show Matt Czuchry was featured in |
Gypsies | An allusion to Cher's hit song 'Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves' |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
1 2 3 |
Name | Description |
---|---|
American | In honor of Theba's adopted home |
Cast | Theba has been a part of many over his career |
Comedy | In honor of Theba's contributions to comedic performances |
Curtain | A symbol of the acting profession |
Director | In tribute to those who have guided Theba's performances |
Drama | A genre Theba has excelled in |
Emmy | A dream of every actor, including Theba |
Encore | A term used in acting to demand more |
Figgins | An homage to the character that Theba is best known for |
Gleeful | A nod to the actor's popular show, Glee |
Hollywood | The place where Theba's dreams came true |
Iqbal | Named after the man himself |
Karachi | Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Theba would appreciate the homage to his birthplace |
Legend | In recognition of Theba's status in the acting world |
Pakistani | A tribute to Theba's heritage |
Performance | A tribute to Theba's many stellar performances |
Principal | In honor of Theba's recurring character's profession |
Role | Every actor, including Theba, plays many |
Scene | A term from the acting world |
Script | In honor of the acting scripts Theba has brought to life |
Showtime | Symbolizes the beginning of every performance |
Spotlight | Symbolizes Theba's time in the limelight |
Stage | A place where Theba shines |
Star | Because Theba is a star in his own right |
Theater | A recognition of Theba's acting roots |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
AllStar | Wells was selected for the All-Star team multiple times in his career |
Batter | Wells faced many a batter in his illustrious career |
Bluejay | Reflecting the time of Wells' career with the Toronto Blue Jays |
Boomer | Because David Wells was nicknamed 'Boomer' due to his larger physique |
Bulldog | Wells was known for his determination and tenacity on the mound |
Changeup | This is a type of pitch that Wells was known for throwing |
Curve | This acknowledges Wells' mastery of the curveball |
CyYoung | In honor of the coveted pitching award Wells was nominated for twice |
Diamond | A reference to the baseball field, where Wells achieved great success |
Dugout | A term associated with baseball, where Wells spent much of his career |
Fastball | This name is related to one of the pitches in Wells' arsenal |
Fifteen | Wells' perfect game was the fifteenth in baseball history |
Glove | A crucial tool for any pitcher, including David Wells |
Homer | A baseball term to honor Wells, despite being a pitcher, hit several home runs |
Knuckleball | David Wells was known to occasionally throw a knuckleball |
Mound | A reference to the pitcher's mound, Wells' domain on the field |
Padre | A nod to David Wells' time with the San Diego Padres |
Perfect | This name commemorates the perfect game pitched by Wells |
Pitcher | David Wells held a prominent position in baseball as a pitcher |
Rookie | This name honors Wells' beginnings in Major League Baseball |
Slider | Another pitch in Wells' repertoire, demonstrating his skill |
Southpaw | Wells was known for his left-handed pitching style |
Strike | Wells was known for his ability to strike out opposing batters |
Tiger | This name recalls Wells' early career with the Detroit Tigers |
Yankee | David Wells played for the New York Yankees when he pitched his perfect game |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
Activist | He's known for his activism, especially in the area of atheist rights |
Advocate | He's a vocal advocate for issues he believes in |
Analyst | He's revered for his political analysis |
Aristocrat | Reflects his high-profile upbringing and background |
Atheist | He's openly atheist, a fact he's proud of |
Author | He's written numerous books on politics |
Ballet | In recognition of his past as a ballet dancer |
Broadcast | Highlighting Ron Reagan's career as a renowned broadcast journalist |
Columnist | Tribute to his work writing political columns |
Commentator | An ode to his profession as a political commentator |
Democrat | Ron Reagan's political affiliation is represented |
Editorial | Honors his editorial work in the political sphere |
Freethinker | Represents his freethinking philosophy |
Host | Representative of his role as a talk show host |
Humanist | He is a known secular humanist |
Journalist | In honor of his profession |
Liberal | Reflects his political ideology |
Liberty | Symbolizing his liberal political stances |
Nancy | A tribute to his mother, former First Lady Nancy Reagan |
Progressive | In honor of his progressive political beliefs |
Pundit | He's known for his punditry in political commentary |
Reformer | In honor of his views on political reform |
Ronald | Named after his father, the 40th president of the United States |
Secular | Highlights his secular beliefs |
Speaker | Symbolizes his talent for public speaking |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
BangBang | After Cher's hit song 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)' |
Believe | Tribute to one of Cher's biggest hits |
Bittersweet | For Cher's song 'Love and Understanding', which talks about bittersweet feelings |
Burlesque | In honor of Cher's performance in the 2010 film 'Burlesque' |
Chastity | Named after Cher's first-born child |
Cherish | Symbolizing the love and adoration fans have for Cher |
Cherokee | Inspired by Cher's part Cherokee heritage |
Clueless | For the iconic movie where Cher played a memorable role |
DarkLady | For Cher's popular song 'Dark Lady' |
Diva | An acknowledgment of Cher's status as a music and fashion icon |
Goddess | Paying tribute to Cher's nickname, Goddess of Pop |
Gypsys | In honor of Cher's hit song 'Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves' |
HalfBreed | After Cher's song and album 'Half-Breed' |
HeartofStone | In tribute to Cher's hit song and album 'Heart of Stone' |
Mackie | After Bob Mackie, the designer of many of Cher's most iconic outfits |
Mask | Inspired by the 1985 film 'Mask', in which Cher delivers a stunning performance |
Mermaids | Celebrating Cher's role in the 1990 film 'Mermaids' |
Moonstruck | A nod to Cher's Oscar-winning performance in the film of the same name |
Perfection | An apt name for a dog honoring a woman who's achieved so much in her career |
Shoop | For Cher's popular song 'The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)' |
Silkwood | For Cher's Academy Award-nominated role in the film 'Silkwood' |
Sonny | In memory of Sonny Bono, Cher's former husband and singing partner |
StrongEnough | After Cher's empowering song 'Strong Enough' |
Turnback | A reference to Cher's hit song 'If I Could Turn Back Time' |
Wagon | For the song 'Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves', which talks about a 'wagon' |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
Axel | A tribute to Axel Foley, the main character in 'Beverly Hills Cop' |
Balki | This name commemorates Bronson's most notable character from 'Perfect Strangers' |
Bartokomous | This pays homage to Bronson's character's memorable surname |
Beverly | For his role in 'Beverly Hills Cop' |
Bronson | An obvious choice, honoring the actor himself |
Business | 'Risky Business', one of Bronson's early films |
Cop | A reference to Bronson's role in 'Beverly Hills Cop' |
Cousin | Highlighting the familial relationship central to 'Perfect Strangers' |
Dance | In memory of the 'Dance of Joy', a recurring bit in 'Perfect Strangers' |
Dimitri | Balki's beloved stuffed sheep from 'Perfect Strangers' |
Foley | Another homage to 'Beverly Hills Cop' |
Harriette | An honor to Harriette Winslow, a character in 'Perfect Strangers' |
Hills | A nod to the setting of 'Beverly Hills Cop' |
King | In honor of Bronson's role in a Stephen King adaptation |
Langley | Bronson's character in 'The Langoliers', a Stephen King adaptation |
Langolier | A reference to Bronson's role in Stephen King's 'The Langoliers' |
Larry | In memory of Balki's cousin, a major character in 'Perfect Strangers' |
Meepos | The fictional Mediterranean island native to Balki, Bronson's character |
Perfect | A tribute to the sitcom that Bronson starred in |
Risky | Bronson's role in 'Risky Business' was a stepping stone in his career |
Serge | A nod to Bronson's role in 'Beverly Hills Cop' |
Stephen | In tribute to the acclaimed author of 'The Langoliers' |
Stranger | Derived from the title of the sitcom that brought Bronson to fame |
Tom | A tribute to Tom Cruise, Bronson's co-star in 'Risky Business' |
Winslow | As an appreciation to the Winslows, a family in 'Perfect Strangers' |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
There are currently no user submitted images for this page. This is your opportunity to be the first! Submit your photo below.
There are currently no name recommendations for this page. This is your opportunity to be the first! Make your recommendation below.
We would like to take this time to thank all of our visitors that make DogNamed.com the best dog naming resource on the web. Our site would not be where it is today without your suggestions, ratings, and photo submissions. So pat yourselves on the back for a job well done and keep up the good work! If you have any comments, suggestions, or ideas for the this page or any part of our site, don't hesitate to drop us a line on our Contact Page. Thank you! -The DogNamed Team