Welcome to an inspiring page dedicated to dog names rooted in the historical and cultural significance of the date, September 12. We have curated a unique list of names, drawing inspiration from events that showcase resilience, strength, and trailblazing achievements, along with the charm of renowned personalities born on this day.
Our first source of inspiration comes from the remarkable achievement of Dr. Mae Jemison, who, in 1992, broke barriers and made history as the first African American woman to travel into space aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. This milestone event signifies courage, determination, and the power of dreams. On a similar note, we also remember the devastating Hurricane Frederic of 1979. Despite the immense damage it caused to Alabama, it also brought to light the tenacity and resilience of the human spirit.
We've also drawn inspiration from the birthdays of some significant personalities. Jennifer Hudson, a singer and actress lauded for her incredible talent and her Academy Award-winning role in 'Dreamgirls', Alfie Allen, an actor best known for his portrayal of Theon Greyjoy in the epic series 'Game of Thrones', and Ben Folds, a renowned singer-songwriter and record producer known for his alternative rock band, Ben Folds Five. Each of these individuals brings a unique style, talent, and charisma that can serve as a perfect namesake for your new canine companion.
So, whether you're a space enthusiast, a fan of resilience, or an admirer of the arts, you're sure to find a name that resonates with you and your furry friend on this page. We believe every dog deserves a name with a meaningful story behind it, and we hope these names inspire you as much as the events and personalities they represent.
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True | Taken from 2 Chainz's debut album 'Based on a T.R.U. Story' |
Truth | A representation of the ultimate truth that emerged in Wen Ho Lee's case |
Tyler | Taken from Mary Tyler Moore's name, this name is suitable for a versatile and talented dog |
Unity | In recognition of the unity symbolized by the handshake between Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat |
Valor | A nod to the courage displayed by the Turkish military during the upheaval |
Velvet | In reference to Ruben Studdard's nickname, 'The Velvet Teddy Bear' |
Wagon | A representation of the Duryea Motor Wagon Company, symbolizing innovation |
Winterfell | The home of Alfie Allen's character in 'Game of Thrones' |
Zion | A term with deep significance in Rastafarianism, this name suits a dog who is your personal heaven on earth |
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Boats | An abbreviation from his second studio album 'B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time' |
Chainz | It's a direct homage to 2 Chainz, spotlighting his iconic stage name |
Codeine | Taken after his EP 'The Play Don't Care Who Makes It', where he raps about his past addiction |
Collegrove | Named after his collaborative album with Lil Wayne, representing his collaborations |
Dabbin | A nod to his mixtape 'Daniel Son; Necklace Don', which includes a song called 'Ounces Back' with a popular line about dabbin |
Drench | From his third studio album, 'Pretty Girls Like Trap Music', the word Drench is part of the song '4 AM' |
Duffle | Referencing his hit song 'Duffle Bag Boy', which put him on the map |
Expensify | A tribute to 2 Chainz's collaboration with Expensify for a Super Bowl commercial |
Feds | One of his popular songs 'Feds Watching' is the inspiration behind this name |
Gasolean | Taken from his song 'Gasolean' from the album 'Rap or Go to the League' |
Hibachi | Inspired from his mixtape 'Hibachi for Lunch', showing his creative side |
Mercy | Commemorating his contribution to the popular song 'Mercy' by Kanye West |
Money | From his song 'Money Maker', reminding us of his success |
PGLTM | An abbreviation from his album 'Pretty Girls Like Trap Music' |
Playaz | This name is a nod to Playaz Circle, the hip hop duo where 2 Chainz began his career |
Rap | Because rap is the genre where 2 Chainz has made his mark |
Riot | A tribute to his successful single 'Riot' |
Rule | From his song 'Rule The World', which reflects his ambitions |
Sacrifice | From his song 'Proud', where he talks about his mother's sacrifices |
Statute | Inspired by his song 'Statute of Limitations' from his EP 'The Play Don't Care Who Makes It' |
Story | Inspired by the latter half of his debut album title, reflecting his journey in the music industry |
Tauheed | This represents his birth name, Tauheed Epps, keeping the essence of his original identity alive |
Tity | In respect to his former moniker, Tity Boi, which he used during his early career |
Trap | Named after the music style 'Trap', which 2 Chainz is known for |
Truu | A tribute to his debut album 'Based on a T.R.U. Story', an important milestone in his career |
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Annie | For his beautiful song 'Annie Waits' |
Army | The song 'Army' is a fan favorite |
Battle | For his song 'Battle of Who Could Care Less' |
Belinda | For his humorous and heart-breaking song 'Belinda' |
Boxing | His song 'Boxing' shows his unique storytelling abilities |
Brick | For the hit song that gained him mainstream popularity |
Chapel | To commemorate the place where he was born, North Carolina's Chapel Hill |
Cologne | His song 'Cologne' is a beautiful piano ballad |
Effington | For his song 'Effington' from the album 'Way to Normal' |
Evaporated | This name honors one of his most emotional songs |
Five | To pay tribute to his band, Ben Folds Five |
Fold | A nod to his surname |
Fred | The song 'Fred Jones Part 2' is one of his most poignant songs |
Gracie | This was a touching song he wrote for his daughter |
Hiroshima | For his song 'Hiroshima (B B B Benny Hit His Head)' |
Kate | Because of his popular song 'Kate' |
Landed | As a nod to his song 'Landed', one of his biggest solo hits |
Luckiest | To honor his song 'The Luckiest', a beautiful love song |
Narcolepsy | In honor of his song 'Narcolepsy' from the album 'The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner' |
Reinhold | Paying tribute to his song 'One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces', where Reinhold is mentioned |
Rockin | In honor of the artist's alternative rock genre |
Selfless | In honor of his song 'Selfless, Cold and Composed' |
Song | To celebrate his contribution to the music industry |
Underground | His debut album with his band was titled 'Underground' |
Zak | For his song 'Zak and Sara', a popular track |
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Bosom | It reflects Peter's funny side from his show 'Bosom Buddies' |
Broadway | In honor of Peter's Broadway career |
Buddy | Because of the sitcom 'Bosom Buddies' that Peter starred in |
Emmy | To celebrate Peter's Emmy nomination for 'Newhart' |
Express | Another nod to his role in 'Polar Express' |
Frasier | Symbolizing his guest role in the popular series 'Frasier' |
Gordy | His memorable character in 'That Thing You Do!' |
Gotham | Recognizing his role as Commissioner Loeb in the series |
Hanks | In honor of Tom Hanks, Peter's co-star in 'Bosom Buddies' |
Harris | On account of the character he played in 'Family Album' |
Honey | Peter's character in 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show' |
Libby | For his work in 'Libby and Malcolm' |
Lucky | Peter's character in the sitcom 'Lucky' |
Magic | For his work in 'Magic Kid II' |
Michael | His character's name in 'Bosom Buddies' |
Newhart | An homage to the sitcom that brought fame to Peter |
Peter | The first name of this versatile actor |
Polar | Referring to 'Polar Express', which he voiced |
Preston | A nod to his role in 'Preston Tylk' |
Reunion | An acknowledgment of his appearance in 'Reunion' |
Scolari | This name celebrates the actor's family name |
Stop | In memory of 'Stop the World, I Want to Get Off', a play he starred in |
Tylk | A reference to his role in 'Preston Tylk' |
Wally | After Wally Jatzenberger, Peter's character in 'Newhart' |
Wayne | For his role as Wayne Szalinski in 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show' |
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Andy | After Andy Wachowski, co-director of 'The Matrix', which featured Pantoliano |
Badabing | The famous club in 'The Sopranos' is the inspiration for this name |
Coppola | In recognition of one of the directors with whom Joe has worked |
Cypher | Named after the character Pantoliano portrayed in 'The Matrix' |
Fugitive | Pantoliano's role in the hit movie 'The Fugitive' has been commemorated with this name |
Goonie | In remembrance of Joe's role in the iconic film 'The Goonies' |
Guido | Pantoliano played the character Guido in 'Risky Business' |
Guido | Pantoliano played the character Guido in 'Risky Business' |
Hoboken | The city where Pantoliano was born |
Joey | Inspired by the actor's nickname |
Keanu | A tribute to Keanu Reeves, Joe's co-star in 'The Matrix' |
Larry | A nod to Larry Wachowski, one of the directors of 'The Matrix' |
Leonard | Leonard is the character from 'Memento', a film that featured Pantoliano |
Matrix | Tribute to the groundbreaking film in which Joe starred |
Memento | In honor of the critically acclaimed film featuring Joe |
Morpheus | After the character from 'The Matrix', a film Pantoliano starred in |
Neo | The protagonist of 'The Matrix' series, where Joe played a key part |
Nolan | For Christopher Nolan, the director of 'Memento' |
Pesci | Inspired by Joe Pesci, another iconic Italian-American actor |
Ralphie | The character Pantoliano played in 'The Sopranos' inspired this name |
Risk | This name is a short version of 'Risky Business', a film starring Pantoliano |
Soprano | A nod to the popular TV show where Joe had a significant role |
Teddy | Pantoliano's character in 'Memento' is the reason for this name |
Trinity | Named after the female lead in 'The Matrix', where Joe had a role |
Tucci | Stanley Tucci, a fellow Italian-American actor, is the reason behind this name |
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Apollo | She performed at the Apollo Theater |
Beyonce | Her co-star in 'Dreamgirls' |
Cats | She starred in the movie adaptation of the musical 'Cats' |
Chicago | Her birthplace and early life |
Chorus | Hudson began singing in a small church choir |
Coach | She was a coach on The Voice |
Cruise | She was part of a Disney cruise ship's musical cast |
Diva | A term often used to describe talented female performers |
Dreamer | A nod to 'Dreamgirls' and her dream to make it big |
Effie | Inspired by Hudson's character in the movie 'Dreamgirls' |
Glow | She brought a glow to every performance |
Gospel | To honor her roots in church singing |
Grammy | A nod to her music achievements |
Hairspray | A movie she was part of |
Idol | She was a contestant on American Idol |
Joplin | She portrayed Aretha Franklin, who admired Janis Joplin |
Motown | Because of 'Dreamgirls' setting |
Oscar | For the Academy Award she won |
Pipes | A term used to describe great singing voices |
Rhythm | In honor of her musical talent |
Rising | Her career was a true rise to stardom |
Soul | For the genre she often sings |
Spotlight | One of her hit songs |
Star | She's a star in both music and film industry |
Voice | She's known for her powerful vocals |
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