Welcome to a unique page that celebrates the spirit of resilience, courage, and creativity, reflected through a selection of dog names inspired by significant events and personas born on May 7th. This collection pays tribute to the end of the 'Vietnam era' in 1975, as declared by President Ford in a speech at Tulane University. This marked a turning point in US history, symbolizing a time of healing and renewed hope for a nation recovering from the trials of war. Our dog names in this collection embody the strength and optimism that defined this era.
For the movie lovers, we have curated names inspired by the blockbuster movie 'Gladiator,' which premiered in Los Angeles in 2000. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, this film became an instant classic, teaching us about honor, loyalty, and the indomitable human spirit. You'll find names in our list that echo the movie's grandeur and inherent courage.
Furthermore, we commemorate the birthdays of renowned personalities like Breckin Meyer, Omar Benson Miller, and Ivan Sergei. Meyer, an American actor, voice actor, writer, producer, and drummer, is known for his roles in films such as 'Road Trip,' 'Rat Race,' and the TV show 'Franklin & Bash.' Benson Miller, best known for his roles in '8 Mile,' 'Miracle at St. Anna,' 'The Express: The Ernie Davis Story,' and 'Shall We Dance?' is another great inspiration for our dog names. Lastly, we honor Ivan Sergei, known for his roles on 'Jack & Jill' and 'Crossing Jordan.' Their versatility, talent, and charisma are qualities we have encapsulated in our dog names. So go ahead, explore, and find the perfect name for your furry friend!
Name | Reason to Choose |
---|---|
Ridley | This name recalls the director of the film, Ridley Scott, suitable for a dog with leadership and creativity |
Roadie | Inspired by Breckin's role in the movie 'Road Trip.' |
Rome | The setting of Gladiator, a historical name for a dog with a regal demeanor |
Ruffin | Dog name that's a play on Jimmy's last name Ruffin and 'ruff,' a sound dogs make |
Sergei | Simply named after the actor himself |
Shawn | Simply named after the basketball player himself |
Shuttle | Signifying a milestone in space exploration with the launch of Endeavour |
Soap | A fun and unique dog name, from Michael E. Knight's role in the soap opera 'All My Children.' |
Soul | In honor of Jimmy Ruffin's career as a soul singer |
Stanna | This name is a tribute to 'Miracle at St. Anna,' in which Omar Benson Miller had a role |
Starlet | To honor Anne Baxter's successful Hollywood career |
Stewardess | A toast to the first US airline stewardess, Ellen Church |
Tad | This dog name is a direct reference to Michael E. Knight's character Tad Martin |
Tempo | A nod to Jimmy Ruffin's younger brother's band, the Temptations |
Thelma | Directly named after the singer and actress, Thelma Houston |
Tulane | Named after the university where President Ford made a significant speech |
United | After the airline where the first US stewardess began her service |
Victory | Symbolizes the end of World War II in Europe |
Vinyl | Representing the era of Jimmy Ruffin's hit records |
Voyager | Celebrating the first voyage of the Space Shuttle Endeavour |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
1 2 3 |
Name | Description |
---|---|
ABC | The network that aired 'All My Children' |
Actor | To symbolize Knight's profession |
Award | To mark his many accolades |
Champion | A nod to his successful run in 'All My Children' |
Daytime | For his work in daytime television |
Dedication | To honor his committed career in acting |
Drama | This name reflects Michael's genre of choice |
Emblem | To signify his status in the acting community |
Emmy | To celebrate Michael E. Knight's two Daytime Emmy awards |
Enduring | To signify his long-lasting character on 'All My Children' |
Icon | To honor his iconic status in the acting world |
Knight | A tribute to Michael's last name |
Lauded | To mark his critical acclaim |
Legacy | To acknowledge his lasting impact on the industry |
Martin | A nod to his iconic character, Tad Martin |
PineValley | In honor of the fictional town where 'All My Children' is set |
Primetime | For his transition into primetime shows |
SceneStealer | A nod to Knight's memorable performances |
Screen | A nod to his life on the screen |
Soap | For his long-standing role in soap operas |
Soapstar | In honor of his successful career in soap operas |
Spotlight | In honor of his time in the limelight |
Stardom | To represent his successful career |
Tad | In honor of his most beloved character |
Thaddeus | A tribute to his character's full name, Thaddeus Martin |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
Amy | Directly named after the birthday honoree |
Auteur | Celebrating Amy's unique directing style |
Cher | Main character in 'Clueless' |
Cineaste | Refers to Amy's love for cinema |
Cinema | Amy's lifelong passion |
Classic | Amy's films are considered classics |
Clueless | Paying homage to one of Amy's most popular films |
Comedy | Amy's favorite genre to work in |
Cult | Amy's films have achieved cult status |
Dionne | Character from 'Clueless' |
Director | Signifies Amy's profession |
Ellen | Character from 'European Vacation' |
European | A nod to Amy's film 'European Vacation' |
Grizwold | Family name in 'European Vacation' |
Heckerling | Carrying Amy's surname as a token of honor |
Hollywood | Amy's cinematic playground |
Mikey | A character from 'Look Who's Talking' |
Mollie | Character from 'Look Who's Talking' |
Reel | A nod to the film industry |
Ridgemont | Inspired by 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', directed by Amy Heckerling |
RomCom | Amy's genre of choice |
Spicoli | A character from 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' |
Stacy | Character from 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' |
Talking | Derived from the title of 'Look Who's Talking', directed by Amy |
Teen | Amy's films often revolve around teenage life |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
Blues | The 'B' in R&B, another key component of Thelma's music |
Chart-topper | This term signifies Thelma's number-one hit |
Chorus | For the memorable choruses in Thelma's songs |
Crescendo | A musical term that also conveys Thelma's rise to stardom |
Disco | This name is a nod to the genre of music that Thelma Houston is best known for |
Diva | A term often used to describe powerful female performers like Thelma |
Encore | In honor of the countless encores Thelma has undoubtedly received |
Grammy | For the prestigious award Thelma won for 'Don't Leave Me This Way.' |
Groovy | A word that perfectly encapsulates the era of Thelma's biggest hit |
Harmony | An homage to the harmonious arrangements in Thelma's music |
Houston | It's the last name of the star we're celebrating |
Icon | Another fitting term for Thelma's enduring influence in music |
Legend | Thelma's status in the music industry is nothing short of legendary |
Lyric | For the meaningful lyrics in Thelma's songs |
Melody | For the beautiful melodies in Thelma's songs |
Motown | The record label that helped Thelma rise to fame |
Rhythm | Representing the 'R' in R&B, Thelma's primary genre |
Showstopper | A testament to Thelma's ability to captivate an audience |
Soulful | A common adjective used to describe Thelma's unique voice |
Star | Because Thelma Houston is indeed a star |
Tempo | A musical term that also describes Thelma's dynamic performances |
Thelma | It's only fitting to include the first name of our honoree |
Tune | A simple tribute to the many tunes Thelma has given us |
Verse | A nod to the verses in Thelma's songs where she tells her stories |
Vocal | Thelma's Grammy was specifically for her vocal performance |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
Actor | A simple tribute to Ivan Sergei’s profession |
Beverly | Ivan guest-starred in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' |
Charmed | Ivan Sergei was part of this popular TV show |
Crossing | Taken from 'Crossing Jordan', a show Ivan starred in |
Cybill | A reference to 'Cybill', a show featuring Ivan |
Dawson | Ivan guest-starred in 'Dawson’s Creek' |
Gravity | In honor of Ivan's role on 'Gravity', the Starz comedy-drama series |
Grimm | Ivan Sergei guest-starred in this TV series |
Hawke | A nod to Ivan's character in 'Dangerous Minds' |
Hollywood | The place where Ivan Sergei has spent much of his career |
Homicide | A reference to 'Homicide: Life on the Street', where Ivan made an appearance |
Isles | A nod to Ivan Sergei's role in 'Rizzoli & Isles' |
Ivan | Named after the actor himself |
Jack | The other half of 'Jack & Jill', where Ivan played a lead role |
Jill | One half of the TV show 'Jack & Jill' |
Jordan | An homage to 'Crossing Jordan', one of Ivan's popular TV shows |
Mother | A nod to Ivan Sergei's guest role in 'My Mother the Car' |
Reason | Taken from the title of the series 'Reasonable Doubts', where Ivan appeared |
Rizzoli | In honor of Ivan Sergei's role in 'Rizzoli & Isles' |
Roswell | In honor of Ivan Sergei's appearance in 'Roswell' |
Sergei | A tribute to Ivan Sergei’s last name |
Touched | In honor of Ivan Sergei's role in 'Touched by an Angel' |
Twisted | In reference to 'Twisted', another series featuring Ivan |
Vampire | A nod to Ivan's role in 'Vampire Diaries' |
Vegas | Ivan Sergei starred in 'Vegas', a CBS drama series |
Suggest:
|
Submitted!
|
Name | Description |
---|---|
Angel | Peter Ivers' song 'In Heaven' has a celestial, otherworldly quality |
Bard | Peter Ivers was a poet and storyteller through his song lyrics |
Bluesy | Peter Ivers had a deep appreciation for the blues, which influenced his own music |
Cult | 'Eraserhead' has a cult following, much like Peter Ivers himself |
Dreamy | Peter Ivers hosted a television show called 'New Wave Theatre' which was known for its dreamy, surreal vibe |
Echo | Peter Ivers' influence is still felt in music today, an echo that continues to reverberate |
Eraserhead | Named after the iconic film in which Peter Ivers' song 'In Heaven' was featured |
Harmonica | Peter Ivers was a skilled harmonica player |
Harmony | A tribute to Peter Ivers' musical talent and his love for harmonica |
Harvard | In honor of Peter Ivers' alma mater |
Heaven | A nod to Peter Ivers' most famous song, 'In Heaven' |
Island | A more direct reference to the band 'Terminal Island' |
Ivers | Tribute to Peter Ivers, the honoree |
Ivy | Ivy is short for 'Ivers', and also a nod to Peter Ivers' Ivy League education |
Jester | Peter Ivers was known for his whimsical, playful personality |
Lynch | Named after David Lynch, who directed 'Eraserhead' |
Melody | Peter Ivers was known for his catchy, melodic songwriting |
Muse | Peter Ivers was a muse for many artists in his time |
Mystic | Peter Ivers had an enigmatic, mystic quality about him |
NewWave | A reference to Peter Ivers' role in promoting New Wave music |
Nightmare | 'Eraserhead' is considered a horror film, and Peter Ivers' song adds to its eerie atmosphere |
Punk | Peter Ivers was a key figure in the punk rock scene of the 80s |
Sonic | A tribute to Peter Ivers' contribution to the world of music |
Surreal | A nod to the surreal nature of 'Eraserhead', the film featuring Peter Ivers' song |
Terminal | Peter Ivers' band was called 'Terminal Island' |
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