Welcome to our unique and inspiring collection of dog names, featuring a distinctive blend of strength, tenacity, and artistic brilliance. These names are curated to celebrate the indomitable spirit of Lance Armstrong, who in 2004, set an unprecedented record by winning his sixth consecutive Tour de France. Armstrong's raw determination and unyielding resilience are characteristics that resonate with every dog owner who sees their furry companion as a champion in their own right.
Complementing this is the Presidential Succession Act signed into law by President Harry S. Truman in 1947, an event that underlines the importance of preparedness, strength, and leadership. Just like Truman, every dog is a leader in their own sense, taking charge of their households with their strong personalities. We believe that each dog deserves a name that reflects their inherent leadership qualities, and our list aims to provide exactly that.
Adding a touch of glamour and creativity to our list are the birthdays of James Brolin, Paul Verhoeven, and Chace Crawford. Brolin's illustrious career in film and television, Verhoeven's successful Hollywood directorial ventures, and Crawford's mesmerizing portrayal of Nate Archibald on 'Gossip Girl' all bring an element of artistic brilliance and charm to our collection. These names are sure to appeal to those who see their pets as stars, adding a dash of Hollywood flair to their everyday lives.
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Act | Represents the Presidential Succession Act signed into law in 1947 |
Actor | Highlighting Brolin's main profession |
AdSense | A nod to Google's ad program |
Apartheid | A symbol of Mandela's battle against apartheid |
Archibald | The last name of the character Chace Crawford plays in 'Gossip Girl' |
Arco | It would be a nod to the location where the first nuclear-powered electricity was generated |
Astro | It is a common prefix in space-related terms |
Atlantis | This name commemorates the last shuttle to complete a mission in NASA's Space Shuttle program |
Atom | This name symbolizes the atomic power used in nuclear energy |
Author | In honor of Branson's contributions as an author |
Banner | A tribute to the common format of ads served by AdSense |
Barbossa | Captain Barbossa's crew, where Lee Arenberg's character Pintel belonged |
Batman | The main character of the film |
Bell | Named directly after Kristen Bell |
Bestseller | In honor of Elizabeth Gilbert's status as a New York Times Best Selling author |
Betty | Named after the show 'Ugly Betty' that Grant Bowler starred in |
Bid | In reference to Steve Forbes' presidential bids |
Binary | Symbolizes the fundamental language of computing that Intel's products operate on |
Bluegrass | In honor of Ricky Skaggs' musical style |
Bowler | In honor of the actor's surname, Grant Bowler |
Branson | Named directly after Richard Branson |
Bridge | A reference to the tragic event that occurred on the bridge at Chappaquiddick Island |
Brolin | Simply after James Brolin's last name |
Canadian | It's a nod to Hume Cronyn's Canadian roots |
Caribbean | From 'Pirates of the Caribbean', the film series that Lee Arenberg is known for |
Chart | Honoring Selena's album's success in the music charts |
Chip | This name is a tribute to Intel's famous microprocessors |
Citizen | For Mandela, an honorary citizen of the United States |
Claudia | The character Margo Martindale played in 'The Americans' |
Click | Reflecting the online nature of Google's AdSense program |
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Atlas | After his character in Atlas Shrugged |
Aussie | Recognizing his Australian roots |
Betty | After the series Ugly Betty, one of his notable roles |
Blue | In honor of his part in Blue Heelers |
Border | After his role in the crime series Border Patrol |
Bowler | In honor of Grant's last name, symbolizing his acting legacy |
Cops | For his role in the show Pacific Blue |
Daughter | After his participation in McLeod's Daughters |
Defiance | Celebrating his lead role in the series of the same name |
Drive | A tribute to his role in Pacific Drive |
Fortune | A tribute to his work in Outrageous Fortune |
Halifax | After his role in the series Halifax f.p |
Heeler | In remembrance of his part in Blue Heelers |
Killer | After his role in the film Killer Elite |
Kiwi | A nod to his New Zealand heritage |
McLeod | To honor his work in McLeod's Daughters |
Medivac | Named after the medical drama he was part of |
Outrageous | Paying tribute to his role in the show Outrageous Fortune |
Pacific | In reference to his part in Pacific Drive |
Patrol | Named after the series Border Patrol he was part of |
Reef | For his character in the movie Blue Heelers |
Rogue | Highlighting his work in the drama series Rogue |
True | For his performance in True Blood |
Ugly | Commemorating his role in Ugly Betty |
Vampire | Reflecting the supernatural theme of True Blood |
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Billboard | In reference to her numerous hits |
Bluesy | A nod to her unique soulful, bluesy sound |
Council | A tribute to her time spent as a city councilwoman |
Dancing | A tribute to 'Dancing in the Street', her most famous song |
Detroit | The city where Reeves achieved her fame |
Diva | Because she is a true diva in the music industry |
Grammy | A nod to her being a Grammy-nominated artist |
Hall | A nod to her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
Harmony | A reference to the harmonious sound of her music |
Heatwave | A nod to one of her biggest hits |
Icon | Because she is a true icon in the music world |
Legend | A nod to her legendary status in music |
Melody | An acknowledgment of her musical prowess |
Motown | An homage to the iconic label that made Reeves famous |
Pioneer | A tribute to her groundbreaking work in music |
Politico | In recognition of her political career |
Pop | In recognition of her pop music achievements |
Quicksand | After one of her popular songs |
Rhythm | In honor of her R&B roots |
Songbird | A tribute to her beautiful voice |
Soulful | A tribute to her soulful sound |
Spotlight | In honor of her life on stage |
Star | Because she shone brightly in the music industry |
Vandella | Named after the group that she led to stardom |
Vocalist | An acknowledgment of her remarkable singing ability |
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Author | Paying tribute to her successful career |
Bali | One of the places she visited in 'Eat, Pray, Love.' |
Bestseller | 'Eat, Pray, Love' was a New York Times Best Seller |
Big | The first word in the title of her book 'Big Magic.' |
City | Her book 'City of Girls' is a tribute to New York City |
Creativity | Her book, 'Big Magic,' is all about creative living |
Eat | One of the three verbs that form the title of Elizabeth Gilbert's most famous book |
Elizabeth | In honor of her first name |
Essayist | Another facet of her writing career |
Gilbert | This is the author's surname |
Girls | 'City of Girls' is another one of her popular novels |
India | One of the destinations in her book |
Inspiration | Her work has been an inspiration for many |
Italy | This country is a significant part of her memoir |
Journey | 'Eat, Pray, Love' is a journey in self-discovery |
Liz | A nickname for Elizabeth |
Love | The third and final verb in the title of the renowned memoir |
Magic | 'Big Magic' is one of her books |
Memoir | To honor the genre of her most famous work |
Novelist | In recognition of her career |
Pray | It is the second verb in the title of Elizabeth's memoir, 'Eat, Pray, Love.' |
Stern | Her maiden name |
Storyteller | It pays homage to her talent for weaving engaging stories |
Travel | Her memoir is about her travels around the world |
Writer | A tribute to her profession |
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Amandla | It's a Zulu and Xhosa word meaning 'power'. Nelson Mandela used it in his speeches, symbolizing the fight for freedom |
Bantu | A nod to the Bantu Education Act, against which Mandela fought |
Hani | In memory of Chris Hani, a fellow anti-apartheid activist and friend of Mandela |
Inkululeko | The Xhosa word for 'freedom', a right Mandela dedicated his life to achieve for his people |
Kholwani | This Zulu word means 'believe', echoing Mandela's belief in equality |
Khusta | Meaning 'best' in Xhosa, it reflects Mandela's strive for excellence in leadership |
Leeto | This Sotho word means 'journey', representing Mandela's long walk to freedom |
Luthuli | After Albert Luthuli, another Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Mandela's predecessor as ANC president |
Madiba | It's Mandela's clan name, reflecting his Xhosa heritage |
Makgatho | In honor of Mandela's son, who he sadly lost during his lifetime |
Mqhekezweni | The 'Great Place' where Mandela was informally adopted by Chief Jongintaba Dalindyebo |
Mvezo | Mandela's birthplace, a small village in the Eastern Cape of South Africa |
Naledi | It means 'star' in Sotho, symbolizing Mandela's shining legacy |
Nobel | In honor of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Nelson Mandela in 1993 |
Qunu | The peaceful village where Mandela spent his childhood |
Rivonia | In memory of the Rivonia Trial which led to Mandela's imprisonment |
Robben | Named after Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years in prison |
Sechaba | A Sotho word meaning 'nation', symbolizing the united South Africa that Mandela envisioned |
Sharpeville | Named after the 1960 massacre that fueled Mandela's resolve to end apartheid |
Soweto | This township saw a significant uprising in 1976, an event Mandela fought hard to prevent from reoccurring |
Tata | A term of endearment for 'father', as Mandela is often referred to as the 'Father of the Nation' |
Thembekile | To remember Mandela’s first son, whose life was marked by the struggle for freedom |
Ubuntu | This term was often used by Mandela to describe the sense of shared humanity and compassion |
Viva | An expression of approval or support, often heard in Mandela's rallies |
Xhosa | To honor Mandela's ethnic group and its rich cultural heritage |
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Activist | Representation of her advocacy for various causes |
Anna | The name of her character in 'Frozen' |
Bell | An homage to her last name |
Dax | This is a nod to her husband, Dax Shepard |
Delta | One of her daughters' names |
Detroit | A tribute to her hometown |
Elephant | A reference to her love and advocacy for elephants |
Elsa | This is a nod to her voice role in Disney's 'Frozen' as Elsa |
Emmy | She has been nominated for an Emmy award |
Frozen | This name is a tribute to the iconic Disney movie where she lent her voice |
Goodplace | Inspired by her starring role in the sitcom 'The Good Place' |
Jeannie | Her character's name in the show 'House of Lies' |
Kiki | Her character in the movie 'Bad Moms' |
Kristen | A direct tribute to the actress herself |
Lincoln | Her other daughter's name |
Mars | Inspired by the TV show that brought her into the limelight, 'Veronica Mars' |
Peta | She is a vegetarian and an animal rights activist |
Philanthropy | Her philanthropic work is well-known and respected |
Pulse | Her character's name in the video game 'Assassin's Creed' |
Sagittarius | Her astrological sign, symbolizing her personality traits |
Sarah | Her character in the TV show 'Heroes' |
Shepard | In honor of her husband's last name |
Sloth | Inspired by her well-known love for sloths |
Spartan | She attended Michigan State University, whose mascot is the Spartan |
Veronica | This name is a tribute to the titular character in 'Veronica Mars' that she brilliantly portrayed |
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