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Updated: April 18, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of dog names inspired by the scenic beauty, rich history, and diverse culture of the Gem State - Idaho. Whether you've found a new furry friend or you're just looking for some inspiration to rename your canine companion, this page will provide an array of distinctive names.

Idaho, known for its breathtaking landscapes, renowned potatoes, and a rich tapestry of Native American heritage, presents a wealth of naming ideas. Our collection includes names inspired from everything from Idaho's cities, famous personalities, to natural wonders and even its delicious cuisine. Take a tour through this page and discover a name that perfectly captures your dog's personality or a name that holds a special place in your heart.

So, whether you're an Idaho native, an admirer of the state's beauty, or just love something unique for your dog, there's a name here for every dog breed. Be ready to find a name that will make your dog stand out from the crowd and reflect a piece of Idaho's spirit.

Name Reason to Choose
Nordic Idaho has a strong Nordic skiing community
Notus Notus is a city in Idaho
Onyx Idaho is rich in gemstones, including onyx
Oro Oro means gold in Spanish, remembering Idaho's gold rush era
Orofino For the city of Orofino in Idaho
Owyhee A county in Idaho
Parma Named after the city of Parma in Idaho
Payette Payette is a city in and the county seat of Payette County, Idaho
Peavey Homage to the Peavey Grain business
Pend Short for Pend d'Oreille, a lake in Idaho
Pine Pine trees are prominent in Idaho's forests
Pioneer Idaho has a rich pioneer history
Pocatello A city in Southeast Idaho
Ponderay Ponderay is a city in Bonner County, Idaho
Potato Idaho's famous crop
Prairie Idaho is known for its vast prairies
Priest For Priest Lake in Idaho
Quarry For the many quarries in Idaho
Quartz Quartz is a mineral found in Idaho
Rathdrum A city in Kootenai County, Idaho
Rex For Rexburg, a city in eastern Idaho
Ridgeline Idaho's landscape features many ridgelines
Riggins A small city in the heart of Idaho
River After the many rivers running through Idaho
Rocky For Idaho's Rocky Mountains
Rupert Rupert is the county seat and largest city of Minidoka County, Idaho
Russet After the famous Idaho Russet potatoes
Salmon The Salmon River runs through Idaho
Sandpoint A city in Idaho
Sawtooth A mountain range in Idaho
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Native American Names

Idaho has a rich Native American history, and using a name from one of the native tribes could be a meaningful and unique name for a dog.
Name Description
Aiyana Translates to 'eternal blossom' in Native American language, signifying Idaho's blooming nature
Alo Translates to 'spiritual guide' in Hopi, reflecting Idaho's spiritual heritage
Chayton Means 'falcon' in Sioux, reflecting Idaho's diverse bird species
Chenoa Translates to 'white dove' in Native American language, signifying Idaho's peacefulness
Cheveyo Means 'spirit warrior' in Hopi, symbolizing Idaho's resilient spirit
Dakota Signifies 'allies', a nod to Idaho's cooperative community spirit
Istas Meaning 'snow' in Native American language, symbolizing Idaho's snowy winters
Kanti In Algonquin, it means 'sings', embodying Idaho's musical heritage
Kiona In Native American language, it means 'brown hills', reminiscent of Idaho's landscapes
Kitchi This name translates to 'brave' in Algonquin, reflecting the courageous spirit of Idahoans
Koda Sioux for 'friend', embodying Idaho's friendly culture
Lakota A Sioux language, symbolizing Idaho's historical connection to Native Americans
Maka In Sioux, it means 'earth', symbolizing Idaho's connection to nature
Mika In Native American language, it means 'racoon', a common animal in Idaho
Nitika Translates to 'angel of precious stone' in Native American language, reflecting Idaho's gem state nickname
Nokosi In Seminole, it means 'bear', connecting to Idaho's rich wildlife
Nuna Meaning 'land' in Native American language, symbolizing Idaho's vast landscapes
Osceola A famous Seminole leader’s name, denoting Idaho's historical ties to Native Americans
Sequoia Inspired by the towering trees, representing Idaho's vast forests
Shilah Translates to 'brother' in Navajo, reflecting Idaho's community spirit
Sundance Represents the Native American ceremony and Idaho's sunny days
Takoda Sioux for 'friend to everyone', embodying Idaho's friendly culture
Tala Meaning 'wolf' in Sioux, referencing Idaho's abundant wildlife
Tasunke Means 'horse' in Dakota, representing Idaho's equestrian culture
Yuma Translates to 'son of the chief', embodying Idaho's respect for leadership
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Historical Landmarks

Idaho has many historical landmarks. These could provide unique and interesting names for dogs.
Name Description
Boise The capital city of Idaho, it's a unique name for a dog
Bonners Short for Bonners Ferry, a historical city in Idaho
Caldwell Name your pup after this Idaho city for a touch of charm
Coeur Short for Coeur d'Alene, a city known for its lake
Craters Short for Craters of the Moon National Monument
Emmett A city in Idaho known for its cherry festival
Hailey A quaint city in Idaho, perfect for a small dog
Jerome This Idaho city name could make a strong name for a dog
Kuna A city in Idaho, gives a unique twist to a dog's name
Lewiston A city in Idaho, it's the gateway to Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
McCall A resort town in Idaho known for its winter sports
Meridian A fast-growing city in Idaho and a cool name for a dog
Middleton An Idaho city name that lends a regal feel to a dog's name
Moscow This Idaho city lends an international flair to your dog's name
Payette Inspired by Payette National Forest, a natural landmark in Idaho
Pocatello After the city in Idaho known for its historical importance
Rathdrum A city in Idaho, a unique name for a dog
Rexburg A city in Idaho with a rich history
Sandpoint A beautiful city in Idaho, perfect for a dog name
Sawtooth Named after the Sawtooth National Recreation Area
Shoshone After the Shoshone Falls, a landmark on the Snake River
Star This Idaho city name would fit a dog who's the star of your life
Sunvalley After the famous ski resort in Idaho
Targhee A national forest in Idaho, great for nature loving dogs
Twinfalls After the city of Twin Falls, home to the beautiful Shoshone Falls
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Famous People

There are many famous people from Idaho. Naming your dog after one of them could be a way to pay tribute to them.
Name Description
Boise Named after the capital of Idaho, also shared by famous news anchor Boise Kimmel
Borah In honor of William E. Borah, a long-serving U.S. Senator from Idaho
Bret Bret Michaels, a famous musician, has performed in Idaho
Carol Carol Ryrie Brink, an award-winning children's author, was born in Idaho
Cecil Named after Cecil D. Andrus, a famous governor of Idaho
Clint Clint Ritchie, a famous actor, owned a ranch in Idaho
Dempsey Jack Dempsey, a heavyweight boxing champion, spent time in Idaho
Ezra Ezra Pound, a well-known poet, spent part of his life in Idaho
Geronimo Geronimo, a famous Apache leader, was imprisoned at Fort Boise in Idaho
Gutzon Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, was from Idaho
Harmon For Harmon Killebrew, a famous baseball player from Idaho
Hemingway Ernest Hemingway, a famous author, lived in Idaho
Joe In honor of Joe Albertson, who founded the Albertson's supermarket chain in Idaho
Kristin Kristin Armstrong, a gold medalist cyclist, is from Idaho
Lana After Lana Turner, a famous actress, who was discovered in Idaho
Lavell Named after Lavell Edwards, a famous football coach, born in Idaho
Napoleon In honor of Napoleon Dynamite, a famous movie set in Idaho
Pappy Pappy Boyington, a famous WWII pilot, was born in Idaho
Pattie After Pattie Boyd, a famous model and photographer, who lived in Idaho
Phil Phil Batt, a significant political figure, served as the Governor of Idaho
Picabo Picabo Street, an Olympic gold medalist skier, is from Idaho
Sacagawea The famous Native American woman who aided Lewis and Clark is honored with a statue in Idaho
Sun Named after the famous Sun Valley resort in Idaho
Tendoy Tendoy was a famous chief of the Lemhi Shoshone in Idaho
Vardis Vardis Fisher, an acclaimed author, was an Idaho native
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Nature Names

Idaho is known for its beautiful nature, so names inspired by Idaho's natural elements could be a good match for a dog.
Name Description
Aspen A tribute to the beautiful aspen trees found in Idaho
Basalt In honor of Idaho's unique basalt formations
Bitterroot A nod to the Bitterroot Range that stretches from Idaho to Montana
Boise For Idaho's beautiful capital city
Canyon From the Hell's Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America
Cascade Inspired by Idaho's stunning Cascade Lake
Coeur Named after Coeur d'Alene, a city known for its stunning lake
Craters Inspired by Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho
Elk A nod to the abundant wildlife in Idaho
Gem Idaho is often referred to as the 'Gem State'
Meadow For the many lush meadows in Idaho's countryside
Palouse Named after the rolling hills of the Palouse region in Idaho
Peregrine Inspired by the Peregrine Falcon, Idaho's state raptor
Ponderosa A tribute to Idaho's Ponderosa Pine State Park
Prairie For the vast prairies of the Gem State
Ridge A nod to the many mountain ridges in Idaho
River Idaho is known for its many beautiful rivers
Salmon A tribute to the Salmon River, also known as 'The River of No Return'
Sawtooth Named after the Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho
Selway A tribute to the pristine Selway River
Shoshone Inspired by the Shoshone Falls, a natural beauty of Idaho
Silvertip Inspired by the Silvertip bear commonly found in Idaho
Spruce For Idaho's abundant spruce trees
Sunset For the breathtaking Idaho sunsets
Teton A nod to the majestic Teton Range in Idaho
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City Names

Naming your dog after a city in Idaho could be a fun and unique way to honor the state.
Name Description
Ammon This is a small city in Idaho and can make a unique dog name
Boise It is the capital city of Idaho, a popular choice for dog names
Burley A city in Idaho that can be a cute and charming name for a dog
Caldwell This Idaho city name can be a charming name for a dog
Chubbuck An Idaho city that can make a quirky and fun name for a dog
Coeur Coeur d'Alene is a well-known Idaho city and 'Coeur' can be a cute dog name
Eagle This city in Idaho can be a strong and powerful name for a dog
Hayden An Idaho city name that can be a trendy dog name
Jerome This Idaho city name sounds like a classic dog name
Kuna Named after an Idaho city, this can be a unique and trendy dog name
Lewiston An Idaho city that sounds like a classic dog name
Meridian This is the name of the third largest city in Idaho and can make a unique dog name
Middleton This Idaho city name can be a trendy and unique dog name
Moscow This Idaho city can add a touch of international flair to your dog's name
Nampa This city in Idaho is a fun and funky name for a dog
Payette An Idaho city that can make a unique and cool name for a dog
Pocatello This Idaho city name is unique and can be a great dog name
Post Named after Post Falls, a city in Idaho, it can be a short and sweet name for a dog
Rathdrum An Idaho city that can make a unique and cool name for a dog
Rexburg One of Idaho's cities, a great name for a regal dog
Rupert This Idaho city name is classic and can be a great dog name
Sandpoint This Idaho city can be a unique and cool name for a dog
Shelley This Idaho city name is cute and can make a great dog name
Star Named after an Idaho city, this can be a cute and charming name for a dog
Weiser An Idaho city that can make a unique and cool name for a dog
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