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Illinois Dog Names

Updated: April 19, 2024

Welcome to a unique compilation of monikers inspired by the rich heritage and culture of the Prairie State. This collection pays homage to the beauty and diversity of Illinois, a state known for its vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, and significant historical landmarks. The names range from those that celebrate the state's iconic figures to others that reflect its stunning geography, as well as its famous sports teams and food.

Whether you are a proud resident of Illinois or simply love the state, you'll find a wide array of unique and meaningful names for your furry friend. These names are not just distinctive but carry a deep connection to the state, making them all the more special. Each name on this page has a story to tell, just like your canine companion. So, get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and find the perfect name that embodies the spirit and charm of Illinois in your beloved pet.

Name Reason to Choose
Abe Named after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States who lived in Illinois
Addison After a village located west of Chicago
Alton Alton is a city in Illinois known for its history
Aurora After Aurora, the second most populous city in Illinois
Barrington Inspired by Barrington, a village in Cook County, Illinois
Belleville A city in St. Clair County, Illinois
Berwyn A city in Cook County
Bishop Inspired by Bishop Hill, a charming village in Illinois
Bloomington Named after Bloomington, a city in central Illinois
Bolingbrook A village in Will County, Illinois
Buckingham After Buckingham Fountain, a Chicago landmark
Cairo Named after the southernmost city in Illinois
Carbondale Named after a city in Jackson County
Champaign Champaign is a city in Illinois, home to the University of Illinois
Chicago Inspired by the largest city in Illinois
Cicero Named after Cicero, a town in Illinois
Comiskey After the historic Comiskey Park, home of the Chicago White Sox
Cubbie In honor of the Chicago Cubs, a professional baseball team
Dailey After Richard J. Dailey, one of Chicago's most famous mayors
Daley After Richard M. Daley, a former mayor of Chicago
Danville A nod to the city in the Vermilion County of Illinois
Decatur After Decatur, a city in central Illinois
Dekalb A city in DeKalb County, Illinois
Desplaines Named after Des Plaines, a city in Cook County, Illinois
Dixon A city in Lee County, Illinois
DuPage After DuPage County, one of Illinois' most populous counties
Edward From Edwardsville, a city in Madison County
Effingham After a city in Effingham County
Elgin Named after the city of Elgin, Illinois
Elmhurst A city in DuPage County, Illinois
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Illinois Universities

Names inspired by universities in Illinois could reflect the owner's alma mater or favorite college.
Name Description
Alma Named after the statue Alma Mater in the University of Illinois
Augustana Augustana College is found in Rock Island
Benedictine Benedictine University is a private Roman Catholic university in Lisle
Bradley Inspired by Bradley University in Peoria
Carbondale A city home to the Southern Illinois University
Concordia Concordia University Chicago is in River Forest
DePaul Private university in Chicago named after St. Vincent De Paul
Dominican Dominican University is in River Forest
Elmhurst Elmhurst University is located in Elmhurst
Eureka Eureka College is a liberal arts college in Eureka
Knox Knox College is a private liberal arts college in Galesburg
Lewis Lewis University is in Romeoville
Loyola A Jesuit university located in Chicago
McKendree Inspired by the oldest college in Illinois, McKendree University
Millikin Named after Millikin University in Decatur
Monmouth Monmouth College is a private institution in Monmouth
NorthPark North Park University is a private university in Chicago
Northwestern Universities include Northwestern University in Evanston
Quincy Quincy University is a private Franciscan university in Quincy
Roosevelt Roosevelt University is in Chicago
Shimer Shimer College was an independent liberal arts college in Chicago
Trinity Trinity International University is in Deerfield
Valpo Short for Valparaiso University located in Valparaiso, Indiana but with a significant Illinois student population
VanderCook VanderCook College of Music is in Chicago
Wheaton City with Wheaton College
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Illinois Famous People

Names inspired by famous people from Illinois can show admiration for these individuals.
Name Description
Algren Honoring Nelson Algren, a noted writer who based many of his works in Chicago
Belushi For John Belushi, a famous actor and comedian who was part of Chicago's Second City troupe
Blues A nod to the Blues Brothers, characters created by Illinois natives John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd
Buddy After Buddy Guy, the influential Blues guitarist based in Chicago
Capone For Al Capone, the infamous gangster who operated in Chicago during the Prohibition era
Cusack Named for John Cusack, a famous actor from Evanston, Illinois
Ditka After Mike Ditka, a former Chicago Bears player and coach
Ernie Commemorating Ernie Banks, a famous baseball player known as 'Mr. Cub.'
Ferris From the character Ferris Bueller, in the iconic film set in Chicago
Goodman In honor of Benny Goodman, the famous Jazz musician known as the 'King of Swing' who was born in Chicago
Hefner After Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy who was born in Chicago
Hemingway In honor of Ernest Hemingway, the renowned author who was born in Oak Park, Illinois
Hull Honoring Bobby Hull, a Hall of Fame hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks
Jordan Named for Michael Jordan, the legendary Chicago Bulls basketball player
Kanye Named for Kanye West, the famous rapper and fashion designer from Chicago
Kupcinet In honor of Irv Kupcinet, a longtime columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times
Lincoln After Abraham Lincoln, the 16th US president who was a resident of Illinois
Muddy Named for Muddy Waters, the Blues musician who found fame in Chicago
Ness After Eliot Ness, the law enforcement agent who brought down Al Capone
Obama In honor of Barack Obama, the 44th US president who began his political career in Illinois
Oprah After Oprah Winfrey, the influential TV host and philanthropist who spent much of her career in Chicago
Payton After Walter Payton, a legendary running back for the Chicago Bears
Reagan Named for Ronald Reagan, the 40th US president who was born and raised in Illinois
Sandburg For Carl Sandburg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and writer from Illinois
Sinatra For Frank Sinatra, the iconic singer who famously sang 'My Kind of Town (Chicago Is).'
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Illinois Sports Teams

Names inspired by sports teams in Illinois can show the owner's fandom and team spirit.
Name Description
Ace For University of Evansville's mascot, Ace Purple
Bear This name refers to the NFL team, the Chicago Bears
Blackhawk Derives from the NHL team, the Chicago Blackhawks
Blazer University of Alabama at Birmingham's Blazers inspired this name
Blue For Eastern Illinois University's Panthers, who sport blue and grey
Brave Bradley University's Braves inspired this name
Bull Inspired by the NBA team, the Chicago Bulls
Colonel Eastern Kentucky University's Colonels inspired this name
Cougar A tribute to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Cougars
Cub A nod to the MLB team, the Chicago Cubs
Fighting Pulled from University of Illinois' nickname, the Fighting Illini
Fire Pays tribute to the soccer team, the Chicago Fire
Flame University of Illinois Chicago's team name is the Flames
Huskie Northern Illinois University's mascot is a Huskie
Leatherneck Western Illinois University's team nickname is the Leathernecks
Lynx Lindenwood University–Belleville's team name is the Lynx
Mule University of Central Missouri's Mules inspired this name
Penguin Youngstown State University's Penguins inspired this name
Ram For Loyola University Chicago's mascot, the Ramblers
Redbird In reference to Illinois State University's Redbirds
Saluki The Southern Illinois University Carbondale's mascot is a Saluki
Sky For supporters of the WNBA team, the Chicago Sky
Sox A fun name for fans of the Chicago White Sox in MLB
Sycamore Indiana State University's Sycamores inspired this name
Valpo Valparaiso University's Crusaders inspired this name
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Illinois Landmarks

Names inspired by famous landmarks in Illinois can reflect the owner's appreciation for these places.
Name Description
Artie Named after the Art Institute of Chicago
Brookfield The Brookfield Zoo is a popular family destination
Buckingham Inspired by the landmark Buckingham Fountain
Cahokia In honor of the historic Cahokia Mounds
Carbondo For Carbondale, home of Southern Illinois University
Dusable The DuSable Museum of African American History
Field Field Museum is a favorite for history lovers
Galena After the charming town of Galena with its historic buildings
Garden The Chicago Botanic Garden is a beautiful attraction
Grant A tribute to Grant Park, known for hosting large events
Lincoln Honors the Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Lombard After Lombard's famous Lilacia Park
Magnificent The Magnificent Mile is a famous shopping district
Millennium A tribute to Chicago's Millennium Park
Morton Morton Arboretum is a haven for nature lovers
Naper Celebrates the history of Naperville's Naper Settlement
Navy A nod to the Navy Pier, a popular tourist destination
Prairie Celebrating the state's nickname, 'Prairie State'
Pullman Pullman National Monument, a historic district in Chicago
Sears The original name of Willis Tower
Shedd Honor the Shedd Aquarium, home to numerous marine species
Skydeck The view from the Skydeck at Willis Tower is breathtaking
Soldier Named after Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears
Starved Starved Rock State Park is a favorite among hikers
Wrigley The iconic Wrigley Field in Chicago is a beloved landmark
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Illinois City Names

Names inspired by cities in Illinois can pay homage to the dog's origin or the owner's favorite place.
Name Description
Alton An Illinois city's name that's short and sweet for a dog
Aurora An Illinois city's name that's just as bright and beautiful as your dog
Bloomington An Illinois city's name that's perfect for a blossoming pup
Carbondale This Illinois city's name is a unique choice for a dog, perfect for a strong, enduring breed
Champaign This Illinois city provides a bubbly name for a dog
Chicago This name pays homage to the largest city in Illinois
Cicero This Illinois town's name offers a historical and sophisticated name for a dog
Danville An Illinois city's name that sounds friendly and approachable for a dog
Decatur An Illinois city that provides a robust, distinctive name for a dog
Elgin A city in Illinois that lends a strong, distinctive name for a dog
Evanston This name is borrowed from a city in Illinois and is sophisticated for a dog
Galesburg From an Illinois city's name, it's a powerful and unique name for a dog
Joliet This Illinois city's name is a strong, unique choice for a dog
Moline This Illinois city's name provides a sleek, modern name for a dog
Naperville Named after a city in Illinois, it's perfect for a lazy dog
Normal This Illinois city's name is a perfect ironic name for an unusual dog
Pekin Derived from an Illinois city's name, it's cute for a small dog
Peoria It's a unique name for a dog, inspired by the city in Illinois
Quincy A city in Illinois that lends a cute, playful name for a dog
Rockford This name is inspired by the third largest city in Illinois
Schaumburg This Illinois city's name is a unique and fun name for a dog
Skokie An Illinois village's name that's fun and playful for a dog
Springfield The capital city of Illinois lends its name for a distinctive dog name
Urbana This Illinois city's name gives a dog a chic, urban vibe
Waukegan An Illinois city's name that's unique and fun for a dog
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