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Updated: September 16, 2024

Unveiling a collection of dog names that not only capture the essence of our beloved canine friends, but also pay tribute to some of the most remarkable events and people associated with the date of September 16. These names are inspired by significant milestones in the field of science and space exploration, along with the birthdays of some notable figures in the world of entertainment and sports.

On this day in 2020, NASA announced its ambitious $28 billion plan, aiming to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon by 2024. This monumental event in the history of space exploration provides a wealth of inspiration for dog names that convey a sense of adventure, discovery, and ambition. Meanwhile, in 2008, the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, co-funded by the U.S., was powered up in Geneva, Switzerland. This marked a significant advancement in scientific research, opening the door to names that reflect ingenuity, curiosity, and the spirit of scientific endeavor.

We also celebrate the birthdays of some remarkable individuals on this day. Born in 1981, Alexis Bledel is an American actress and model, best known for her role as Rory Gilmore on the television series Gilmore Girls. Her name and character inspire dog names that embody charm, intelligence, and determination. Ted Kluszewski, born in 1924, was a professional American baseball player and coach, a four-time All-Star for the Cincinnati Reds in the 1950s. His legacy lends itself to dog names that reflect strength, agility, and a competitive spirit. Lastly, we honor Peter Falk, born in 1927, an American actor and comedian best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the television series Columbo. His name and iconic character provide a source of dog names that capture wit, humor, and unwavering persistence.

Name Reason to Choose
Mia Inspired by Madeline Zima's character in 'Californication'
Mickey Named after the actor himself, Mickey Rourke
Model A reference to Alexis Bledel's career as a model
Molly Named directly after Molly Shannon
Motor Symbolizes the foundation of the General Motors Corporation in 1908
Murder In reference to the crime-solving nature of Falk's character Columbo
Nanny Named after Madeline Zima's role in 'The Nanny'
Nick Named directly after Nick Jonas
One A nod to Kyla Pratt's show, One on One
Orbit Named after the path to the Moon, a tribute to NASA's $28 billion plan outlined in 2020
Oscar In honor of Chakiris's Academy Award win
Pact Represents the agreement between the United States and Soviet Union to end the civil war in Cambodia in 1991
Pardon A nod to the conditional amnesty program announced by President Ford for Vietnam War deserters and draft-evaders in 1974
Parks Named after Amy Poehler's role in 'Parks and Recreation'
Peace A tribute to the end of the Cambodian civil war due to international peacemaking efforts in 1991
Peacekeeper Symbolizes the international cooperation in 1990 to prevent Iraqi aggression in Saudi Arabia
Pioneer Celebrates the settlers who ventured into the Cherokee Strip, spurring development
Pitcher In honor of baseball's return to popularity
Pixel Symbolizes the technological innovation represented by the Xerox 914
Player Inspired by Jennifer Tilly's successful poker career
Poehler Inspired by Amy Poehler's last name
Poker Named after Jennifer Tilly's poker-playing career
Pratt Named directly after Kyla Pratt
Press Inspired by the first issue of USA Today published in 1982
Pride Inspired by the end of the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy in the military
Proud Inspired by the show The Proud Family, which Kyla Pratt starred in
Quake Reminds of the global assistance and goodwill shown following the 1978 Iran earthquake
Quark A reference to one of the particles studied with the Large Hadron Collider
Rainbow A symbol of the LGBTQ+ community, which was allowed to serve openly following the end of the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy
Raincoat Columbo's signature clothing item
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Birthday: Peter Falk

Naming your dog after Peter Falk or his iconic characters not only pays tribute to this legendary actor, but can also give your pet a name with a unique and interesting backstory. This could be a great conversation starter and a fun way to show your appreciation for Peter Falk's work.
Name Description
Bride Referencing 'The Princess Bride', a film Falk participated in
Cassidy In tribute to Falk's role in the movie 'Murder By Death', where he played Sam Diamond, a parody of Sam Spade and Nick Charles, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart and William Powell, respectively
Charles Referencing Nick Charles, another character parodied by Falk
Cigar Columbo was known for his cigar puffing
Clue Columbo always found the clue no one else could
Columbo This is a direct homage to Falk's iconic character
Detective In honor of Falk's most famous role as a detective
Diamond Pays homage to his character Sam Diamond
Emmy In recognition of Falk's multiple Emmy wins
Falk Paying tribute to the actor himself
Feinberg From the character he played in 'The Princess Bride'
Gritty To honor Falk's gritty acting style
Hound Columbo was always on the trail, much like a hound
Humphrey A nod to Humphrey Bogart, whose character Sam Spade was parodied by Falk in 'Murder By Death'
Inkwell As a nod to Falk's passion for drawing and painting
Lieutenant The rank of Falk's most famous character
Master Acknowledging Falk's mastery of his craft
Murder A nod to the many murder mysteries Falk's character solved
Peter In acknowledgement of the actor's first name
Powell In tribute to William Powell, whose character Nick Charles was also parodied by Falk
Princess Falk voiced the character 'Don Feinberg' in the animated film 'The Princess Bride'
Puzzle Falk's character was always solving puzzles
Raincoat A symbol of Columbo's trademark attire
Sketch Falk was known to enjoy sketching in his free time
Spade A reference to Sam Spade, one of the characters parodied by Falk
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Birthday: Amy Poehler

Choosing a name related to Amy Poehler for your dog is a great idea because it celebrates a talented and iconic comedian, and could be a fun conversation starter for any Parks and Recreation fan. It's a unique way to honor her comedic genius and the joy she brings to her audience.
Name Description
AmyP A straightforward tribute to the birthday girl
Annabeth After Leslie Knope's best friend on Parks and Recreation
Boston A tribute to Amy's hometown
Brigade In reference to the Upright Citizens Brigade
Comedy A simple tribute to Amy's successful career in comedy
Emmy In honor of Amy's numerous Emmy nominations
Galentine After the Parks and Recreation holiday created by Leslie Knope
Gilda After Gilda Radner, one of Amy's comedy influences
Golden A nod to Amy's Golden Globe win for Parks and Recreation
Hilarious To celebrate Amy's incredible sense of humor
Improv A salute to Amy's roots in improvisational comedy
Knope Leslie Knope is Amy's character in Parks and Recreation
Laugh A simple tribute to Amy's ability to make us laugh
Leslie A nod to Poehler's much-loved character on Parks and Recreation
Parksie A playful tribute to Parks and Recreation
Pawnee The fictional town where Parks and Recreation is set
Perd Inspired by Perd Hapley, a character in Parks and Recreation
PohlerBear A cute play on her last name and a nod to her warm personality
Recreation Another homage to the TV show that made her a household name
SmartGirls To honor Amy's online community, Smart Girls at the Party
SNL Amy was a member of Saturday Night Live's cast for many years
Tina A nod to Tina Fey, Poehler's long-time comedy partner
Upright A reference to the Upright Citizens Brigade, co-founded by Amy
Waffles Leslie Knope's favorite food in Parks and Recreation
YesPlease In honor of Amy's bestselling memoir
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Birthday: Molly Shannon

Naming your dog after Molly Shannon can be a fun tribute, especially if you are a fan of her comedic prowess, iconic characters, and infectious laughter. It's a unique way to show your admiration for her talent and at the same time, give your pet a standout name that will surely be a conversation starter.
Name Description
Cirque Shannon once guest-starred in an episode of 'Pushing Daisies' that revolved around a murder at a circus
Comedy This name celebrates Shannon's long and successful career in comedy
Dilly In the animated series 'Bob's Burgers', Shannon voiced the character Millie Frock, who was called Dilly by her friends
Divorce This HBO series featured Shannon in a significant role
Emmy This name honors Shannon's Emmy nomination for her work on 'Saturday Night Live'
Ferrell Will Ferrell was another of Shannon's SNL peers. They even starred together in the movie 'Superstar'
Gasteyer Ana Gasteyer was another SNL cast member alongside Shannon, and they had many memorable skits together
Glee Shannon played a coach in this popular TV show, adding a comedic touch to her character
Grinch Shannon voiced Betty Lou Who in the film 'The Grinch', making this a fun choice
Hollywood Shannon has had a successful career in Hollywood, spanning decades
Joyologist This name references Shannon's character Helen Madden, a licensed joyologist from 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'
Katherine Mary Katherine Gallagher is arguably Shannon's most famous character, so this name is a fitting tribute
Lynch Jane Lynch and Shannon have shared the screen in 'Glee' where they displayed their comedic prowess
Ohio Honoring Shannon's birthplace, this name would be a sweet homage
Oteri Cheri Oteri was one of Shannon's frequent co-stars on SNL, and their hilarious duo sketches are unforgettable
Prom In the movie 'Prom Night', Shannon portrayed a teacher, so this name would be a reference to that role
Sally Shannon voiced a character named Sally O'Malley in the animated film 'Horton Hears a Who!', so this would be a cute nod to that role
Scary Shannon starred in 'Scary Movie 5', so this name would be a great nod to that role
Seinfeld Shannon had a recurring role on this iconic sitcom
Serendipity Shannon had a role in the romantic comedy 'Serendipity', so this name would be a sweet reminder
Superstar This name is a tribute to Mary Katherine Gallagher, the quirky Catholic schoolgirl character Shannon famously played on SNL
Tilly Shannon played a character named Tilly in the film 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby'
Val Shannon portrayed Val Bassett in 'Will & Grace', so this name would be a lovely homage
Wicked Shannon portrayed the Wicked Witch in 'Hansel & Gretel', making this an apt choice
Yearbook Shannon's infamous 'Yearbook' skit on SNL is a fan-favorite
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Birthday: Ted Kluszewski

Choosing a name related to Ted Kluszewski for your dog is a great idea, especially for baseball enthusiasts. It is a unique way to honor and remember this iconic baseball player who showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship. This kind of name can spark conversations, helps your pet stand out, and adds a personal touch, reflecting your passion for baseball and admiration for Kluszewski's contribution to the sport.
Name Description
AllStar Ted was a four-time All-Star player
Batter This name highlights Ted's main role in the team
Bigs This name references The Big Klu, one of Ted's nicknames
Champ Ted was a true champion in the sport
Cincy This is a reference to Cincinnati, where Ted played most of his career
Coach Post his player career, Kluszewski served as a coach
Curve A nod to the curveballs that Ted would have faced and hit
Diamond It's a nod to the baseball fields where Kluszewski shone
Double A nod to the many doubles Ted hit in his career
Fielder Ted was an excellent fielder, hence this name
Homer Kluszewski had an impressive home run record
Infield As a first baseman, Ted spent much time in the infield
Inning A tribute to the many innings Ted played in
Jersey Ted is known for his iconic #18 Jersey
Klu This is a nod to Ted's popular nickname
Masher It's a nod to Ted's reputation as a formidable hitter
Muscle Ted was known for his physical strength and powerful hits
MVP Kluszewski was a vital part of his team, embodying the true spirit of an MVP
Pennant For the pennants Ted helped his team win
Pitch In honor of the pitches Ted powerfully hit
RBI For the countless runs batted in by Ted
Red Kluszewski's most famous tenure was with the Cincinnati Reds
Skipper This name honors Ted's role as a coach post his playing career
Slug Ted's impressive hitting skills are embodied in this name
Slugger This name represents Kluszewski's power hitting abilities
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Birthday: Elena Kampouris

Choosing a name related to Elena Kampouris for your dog is a great idea for fans of her work. It allows you to pay homage to this talented actress, and gives your pet a unique and meaningful name that others will recognize and appreciate. Plus, it's a fun conversation starter for when people ask about your dog's name!
Name Description
Broadway She made her Broadway debut in 2017
Cameo She's had memorable appearances in several films and TV shows
Cinema Reflecting her career in the film industry
Curtain A nod to her Broadway experience
Drama Acknowledging her talent in dramatic roles
Eleni A playful twist on the actress's name, Elena
Encore Signifying the audience's demand for more of her performances
Fall Inspired by the title of the film, Before I Fall, in which she starred
Fame Because she is a successful, recognizable actress
Greekie A nod to her Greek heritage and her role in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Jasmine She played the character Jasmine in the TV series American Odyssey
Manhattan As a tribute to her birthplace, New York City
Marquee Denoting her status as a leading actress
Menagerie She appeared in the 'Glass Menagerie' on Broadway
Odyssey After American Odyssey, a television series in which she appeared
Premiere Representing her many appearances on the red carpet
Reel A symbol of her life in film
Rising Symbolizing her rapid rise to stardom
Script In homage to the numerous scripts she's brought to life
Silver As in the silver screen, where she's made her mark
Spotlight Symbolic of her place in the limelight
Starlet To celebrate her rising fame in the film industry
Talent A tribute to her acting skills
Thespian A term often used for actors and actresses, honoring her profession
Wedding In tribute to her role in the comedy sequel, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
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