Welcome to a unique collection of dog names inspired by some of the most significant events and remarkable individuals associated with the date of July 28. This page is dedicated to the celebration of resilience, patriotism, and creativity, reflecting the brighter side of history and the inspiring lives of those born on this day.
Our curation draws inspiration from the courage displayed by the Bonus Army of World War I veterans in 1932, demonstrating the power of standing up for one's rights and beliefs, and the dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. in 1995, symbolizing the honor and respect we hold for our heroes. These events convey a sense of fortitude and loyalty, traits that are often admired in our canine companions.
Moreover, the list also pays tribute to the accomplished individuals born on this day. It includes names inspired by Bill Bradley, renowned for his versatility from being a professional basketball player, a Rhodes Scholar, to a Democratic U.S. Senator. Sally Struthers, an influential actress and activist, lends an aspect of strength and advocacy to the list. Lastly, the creative genius of Steve Morse, the founder of the Dixie Dregs and the lead guitarist of Deep Purple, brings a musical touch to this collection.
So, whether you're looking for a name that embodies strength, intelligence, or creativity for your furry friend, this page offers a diverse collection that honors history and celebrates the remarkable individuals associated with this date.
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Glendale | Carmen Dragon was the music director of the Glendale Symphony Orchestra |
Gloria | Inspired by Sally Struthers' character on All in the Family |
Gold | For the gold medals won at the 1984 Summer Olympics |
Gram | Inspired by the adoption of the metric system, indicating lightness and agility |
Grapes | Inspired by Darryl Hickman's role in The Grapes of Wrath |
Guitar | An ode to Steve Morse's primary instrument |
Herbie | A nod to the famous car character, symbolic of the last 'old style' Volkswagen Beetle produced in 2003 |
Hero | A tribute to the heroes who rescued the trapped miners in 2002 |
Hickman | A direct tribute to Darryl Hickman |
High | This name is inspired by Afroman's song 'Because I Got High.' |
Hillary | A tribute to Hillary Clinton, the first female nominee for President of the United States by a major political party in 2016 |
Honor | In remembrance of the Korean War Veterans |
Hoops | This name references Bill Bradley's basketball career |
Hoover | A nod to the president during the Bonus Army event, representing leadership |
Jersey | This name is a nod to Bill Bradley's ties to New Jersey |
Jessie | Elizabeth's character name on Saved by the Bell |
Joe | The name is a direct reference to Joe E. Brown |
Johnson | A tribute to President Johnson who increased the troop numbers, representing leadership |
Justice | In honor of the 2020 decision by the US House of Representatives to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol, signaling a step towards fairness |
Katsopolis | Lori's on-screen last name, a fitting name for a playful pet |
Kilo | A nod to the metric system units, signifying strength and stability |
Knapp | A playful twist using Alexis Knapp's last name, suitable for a quick and energetic dog |
Liberty | Symbolizing the progress made in 2016 when a woman was nominated for President by a major political party for the first time |
Lori | A direct homage to Lori Loughlin herself |
Lost | Inspired by 'The Lost World,' a television series in which Rachel Blakely starred |
Lousma | Named after the astronaut Jack Lousma, part of the Skylab 3 crew |
Major | To remember the significant event in 2016 when a woman was the first to be nominated for President by a major political party |
Manu | A direct homage to the basketball player Manu Ginóbili |
Memorial | A tribute to the Korean War Veterans Memorial dedicated in 1995 |
Metric | A tribute to the standardization of weights and measures in the U.S., indicating precision and consistency |
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Composer | Morse is not only a guitarist but also a well-known composer |
Dixie | For Morse's band, the Dixie Dregs |
Dregs | Morse was the founder of the Dixie Dregs band |
Flying | Morse is known for his album 'Flying Colors' |
Fusion | This signifies Morse's fusion genre influence |
G3 | A tribute to Morse's participation in the G3 tour |
Grammy | Morse has been nominated for several Grammys |
Guitarist | A title Morse has earned through his exceptional talent |
Kansas | Morse was a member of the band Kansas |
Legend | Morse is considered a legend in the world of rock music |
Maestro | Morse is considered a maestro in the world of rock and fusion music |
Morse | In honor of the legendary guitarist himself |
Night | For Morse's album 'Night of the Living Dregs' |
Purple | This is a homage to Morse's band, Deep Purple |
Riff | Morse is famous for his unique guitar riffs |
Rocky | It signifies Morse's rock music roots |
Shredder | A term used to describe Morse's skilled guitar playing |
Solo | Morse has had a successful solo career |
Steve | To honor the birthday of Steve Morse, the great American guitarist and composer |
Stratocaster | It's a nod to Morse's favorite guitar model |
Symphony | Morse's work with orchestras is well-recognized |
Telecaster | A tribute to one of Morse's preferred guitar models |
Tension | In reference to Morse's album 'Tension and Release' |
Tune | Morse has tuned the world of rock music with his compositions |
Virtuoso | Morse is a virtuoso, a person highly skilled in music |
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Aeazy | Inspired by the laid-back style of Afroman's music |
Afrobeat | A nod to Afroman's hip hop and rap music style |
Afrolicious | An ode to Afroman's iconic afro hairstyle |
Afropuff | Inspired by Afroman's iconic afro hairstyle |
Afrosoul | A tribute to Afroman's soulful music style |
Caddy | A nod to Afroman's song 'Caddy Hop' |
Colt45 | A reference to 'Crazy Rap', also known as 'Colt 45 and 2 Zig Zags' |
CrazyPup | A tribute to Afroman's 'Crazy Rap' |
Frobama | A playful merge of Afro and Obama, reflecting Afroman's political activism |
FroBud | Combination of Afro and Bud, a nod to Afroman's love for cannabis |
Frosty | Inspired by Afroman's single 'Frosty the Dopeman' |
Ganja | Another term for cannabis, which Afroman often mentions in his songs |
Grammy | Afroman was nominated for a Grammy in 2002 |
HighLife | An homage to Afroman's infamous hit 'Because I Got High' |
Hush | Inspired by Afroman's song 'Hush' |
Marijuana | Afroman's theme in most of his music |
Mississippi | Where Afroman was born |
Palmdale | The name of the city where Afroman spent his early life |
Positive | A tribute to his album 'Positive Fro'd Out Haircuts' |
SellYour | Afroman's hit single 'Sell Your Dope' inspired this name |
SheWont | A reference to Afroman's song 'She Won't Let Me F***' |
StrainJ | A nod to Afroman's affinity for different cannabis strains |
Tumbleweed | Title of Afroman's 2013 album |
Ziggy | A nod to Afroman's song 'Colt 45 and 2 Zig Zags' |
ZigZag | Inspired by the lyrics of 'Crazy Rap' |
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Allegro | A term for a brisk and lively tempo, reflecting Dragon's energetic conducting style |
Arranger | Dragon was known for his arranging abilities |
Cadenza | An important part of many classical pieces, similar to Dragon's role in music |
Cantata | Another form of vocal composition, representing Dragon's work across different musical forms |
Capriccio | A lively piece of music, representing Dragon's dynamic conducting style |
Clef | An essential symbol in music notation, much like Dragon was essential to his orchestra |
Composer | This highlights Dragon's skill and career as a composer |
Conductor | Signifies Dragon's notable role as a conductor |
Crescendo | Reflects the rising intensity in Dragon's music |
Forte | A term indicating loud music, representing Dragon’s powerful musical influence |
Glendale | This is the city where Dragon's orchestra was based |
Harmony | It signifies Dragon's knack for bringing musical elements together in harmony |
Maestro | A title used to refer to a distinguished musician, like Dragon |
Melody | Honors Dragon's ability to create beautiful melodies |
Minuet | A classical dance form, representing Dragon's versatile musical knowledge |
Nocturne | A musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night - symbolizing Dragon's timeless music |
Octave | Represents the range of Dragon's musical talent |
Oratorio | A large-scale musical work for orchestra and voices, reflecting Dragon's orchestral work |
Prelude | A musical introduction, reflecting Dragon's role in introducing many to the beauty of music |
Rhapsody | A type of music that Dragon might have conducted, showing his versatility |
Serenade | A term for a musical performance in honor of someone, like the celebration of Dragon's career |
Sonata | A form of music that Dragon may have directed during his career |
Staccato | A term indicating short, detached notes, representing Dragon's attention to detail in music |
Symphony | It's a nod to Carmen Dragon's role as music director of the Glendale Symphony Orchestra |
Virtuoso | Signifies Dragon's exceptional skill and talent as a musician |
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Boffo | Slang for a successful box office hit, like many of Joe's films |
Broadway | Joe's career took off on this stage |
Circus | Joe often performed in this setting |
Comedian | Representative of Joe's professional role |
Flicker | A nod to Joe's film career |
Giggles | Joe's performances often resulted in laughter |
Hilarity | Joe's performances were full of humor |
Hollywood | The place that made Joe a star |
Jester | Emphasizes Joe's comedic talents |
Joker | Joe had a knack for telling jokes |
Jovial | Joe's performances often left audiences in a joyful mood |
LaughTrack | A tribute to Joe's ability to make people laugh |
Mouthy | Joe was known for his large mouth |
Rascal | Joe's comedy often had a mischievous tone |
Riot | Joe often had audiences in stitches |
Showman | Joe was a true entertainer |
Shtick | A tribute to Joe's comedic routines |
Silverscreen | Joe was a prominent figure in the film industry |
Slapstick | Honors Joe E. Brown's comedic style |
Standup | Joe was a master of stand-up comedy |
Thespian | Joe was a skilled actor |
Tumbler | Joe was known for his physical comedy |
Vaudeville | Where Joe started his comedy career |
Yankee | Joe starred in 'The Pride of the Yankees' |
Zany | Joe's comedy was often outrageous |
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Activist | Commemorates Sally's work as a social activist |
Archie | 'All in the Family' had Archie as one of its main characters |
Babette | In the 'Gilmore Girls', Sally played the character Babette |
Bunker | The family in 'All in the Family' was named Bunker |
Carroll | Jean Stapleton played Edith Bunker, Gloria's mother in the series |
ChildFund | Struthers actively supports the ChildFund organization |
Comedy | 'All in the Family' was a sitcom, a genre of comedy |
Edith | Sally played the daughter of character Edith Bunker in 'All in the Family' |
Emmy | Sally Struthers was awarded two Emmy Awards for her work |
Gilmore | Struthers also starred in the popular series 'Gilmore Girls' |
Gloria | Sally played the character Gloria in 'All in the Family' |
Grant | Sally's character in All in the Family was Gloria Stivic, née Bunker, who married Michael 'Meathead' Stivic, played by Rob Reiner |
Jean | Jean Stapleton was a major figure in 'All in the Family' alongside Sally |
Lear | Norman Lear was the creator of the iconic show 'All in the Family' |
Norman | This name honors Norman Lear, the creator of 'All in the Family' |
Oregon | A nod to Sally's birthplace |
Portland | Sally was born in Portland, Oregon |
Reiner | Rob Reiner was a co-star in 'All in the Family' |
Savior | Sally is known for her charitable work in different parts of the world |
Sitcom | Representative of the genre in which she made her mark |
Stapleton | Jean Stapleton was Sally's on-screen mother in 'All in the Family' |
Star | A recognition of Sally's acting career, where she shined like a star |
Struthers | This name is a tribute to the surname of the actress, serving as a constant reminder of her contributions |
Television | A tribute to the medium that brought Sally Struthers fame |
Thespian | Honors Sally's contribution to the world of acting |
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