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Updated: April 19, 2024

Welcome to our unique collection of canine monikers inspired by the Sunflower State! This page is dedicated to all dog lovers residing in or having an affinity for the heartland of America - Kansas. Known for its wide expanse of prairies, the state's history, culture, and geographical features provide a wealth of inspiration for picking a name for your furry friend.

We've gathered an array of names, each having a special connection to Kansas' rich heritage. From names inspired by notable Kansan figures to those drawn from the state's beautiful towns, counties, and landmarks, you would find a myriad of choices that resonate with the Kansas spirit. So, whether you have a feisty Terrier or a gentle Labrador, there's something for every breed and personality here.

Get ready to embark on a journey to find the perfect name for your pup that not only suits their personality but also pays a heartfelt tribute to the state of Kansas. After all, choosing a name is a significant first step in welcoming your new family member. Let's start this exciting adventure together!

Name Reason to Choose
Derby A city in Kansas
Dickinson A county in Kansas, known for its rich history and vibrant community
Dodge Named after Dodge City, a famous cowboy town in Kansas
Dorothy The main character in The Wizard of Oz
Elk A county in Kansas, known for its abundant wildlife
Ellis Comes from Ellis county, a place in Kansas known for historical landmarks
Elm Elm trees are common in Kansas
Emporia A city in Kansas
Flint Inspired by Flint Hills, a region in Kansas known for its tallgrass prairie
Frisco Named after the Frisco railroad that ran through Kansas
Galena Named after Galena, a city in Kansas known for its mining history
Gardner A city in Kansas
Garnett A quaint city in Kansas, known for its small-town charm
Geary A county in Kansas, known for its vibrant community
Gove A county in Kansas, named after a Union general in the Civil War
Graham A county in Kansas, known for its stunning views
Grant A county in Kansas, named after Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the U.S
Great Great Plains cover most of Kansas
Grit Inspired by the grit and determination of Kansas settlers
Gypsum Named after Gypsum, a mineral abundant in Kansas
Hamilton A county in Kansas, known for its picturesque landscapes
Harper A county in Kansas, known for its small-town charm
Harvest Pays tribute to the state's agricultural prowess
Haskell In honor of Haskell county in southwestern Kansas
Hawk Inspired by the University of Kansas Jayhawks
Hays A city located in Kansas
Husker A nod to the state's history of corn husking
Husky Named after the Kansas Huskies, a competitive sled dog team
Hutch Short for Hutchinson, a city in Kansas
Hutchinson A city in Kansas
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Historical Kansas Names

Names inspired by Kansas' rich history, like 'Pioneer' or 'Cody' (for Buffalo Bill Cody), can give your dog a name with a deep connection to the state.
Name Description
Arkansas Named after the Arkansas River, which flows through Kansas
Atchison Named after the city of Atchison, the birthplace of Amelia Earhart
Buffalo A nod to the American bison, also known as the buffalo, which is the state mammal of Kansas
Cheyenne Named after the Cheyenne Native American tribe that once inhabited parts of Kansas
Chisholm Inspired by the Chisholm Trail, a historic cattle drive route that passed through Kansas
Cottonwood Named after the Cottonwood River, a significant river in Kansas
Dodge Inspired by Dodge City, a famous wild west frontier town in Kansas
Earhart A tribute to Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, who was born in Kansas
Eisenhower In honor of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was raised in Abilene, Kansas
Flint Referring to the Flint Hills region of Kansas
Hutchinson Named after the city of Hutchinson, known for its salt mines
Jayhawk In recognition of the University of Kansas mascot, the Jayhawk
Lawrence Inspired by the city of Lawrence, home to the University of Kansas
Manhattan Reference to the city of Manhattan, home to Kansas State University
Osage A tribute to the Osage Native American tribe from Kansas
Oz A nod to the iconic film 'The Wizard of Oz', which begins in Kansas
Prairie Signifies the vast and beautiful prairies that cover much of Kansas
Salina In honor of the city of Salina, a regional trade center in Kansas
Shawnee Inspired by the Shawnee Native American tribe and the city of Shawnee in Kansas
Smokey A nod to the Smoky Hills region of Kansas
Sunflower Kansas is known as 'The Sunflower State'
Topeka Paying homage to Topeka, the capital city of Kansas
Tornado Named after the frequent and powerful tornadoes that Kansas is known for
Wheat Kansas is often referred to as the 'breadbasket of the world' due to its extensive wheat production
Wichita Named after the largest city in Kansas
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Famous Kansas Names

Kansas has been home to many notable people. Names like 'Amelia' (for Amelia Earhart) or 'Dwight' (for Dwight Eisenhower) can be a unique choice.
Name Description
Arden Inspired by Eve Arden, a famous actress who was born in Kansas
Bob Inspired by Bob Dole, a long-time Senator from Kansas
Brownback Inspired by Sam Brownback, a former Governor of Kansas
Clyde Clyde Tombaugh, the astronomer who discovered Pluto, is from Kansas
Dorothy This name is inspired by the character Dorothy Gale from The Wizard of Oz, which is set in Kansas
Earhart Named after Amelia Earhart, a famous aviator from Kansas
Eisenhower This name pays homage to Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, born in Kansas
Emmett Emmett Kelly, a famous circus performer, was born in Kansas
Harris Named after Patricia Roberts Harris, a Kansan who was the first African-American woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet
Hershberger Named after Art Hershberger, a notable football coach from Kansas
Hutchinson Named after the city of Hutchinson, Kansas
Landon Inspired by Alf Landon, a former Governor of Kansas
Langston Langston Hughes, a notable poet and social activist, spent part of his childhood in Kansas
Lawrence Inspired by the city of Lawrence, which is home to the University of Kansas
Leavenworth Leavenworth is known as the 'First City of Kansas'
Mamie Mamie Eisenhower, wife of Dwight D. Eisenhower, was a beloved First Lady from Kansas
Manhattan Manhattan is a vibrant college town in Kansas
Mellencamp John Mellencamp, a famous musician, has a song titled 'Small Town' that reminds people of Kansas
Pompeo Named after Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, who was a Representative for Kansas
Riggs Riggs Stephenson, a professional baseball player, was born in Kansas
Sebelius This name is reminiscent of Kathleen Sebelius, a former Kansas Governor
Stanley Stanley is the name of a town located in Johnson County, Kansas
Topeka Topeka is the capital city of Kansas
Toto Toto is Dorothy's iconic canine companion in The Wizard of Oz
Wichita Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and provides a unique dog name
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Sports Inspired Names

Kansas is home to many sports teams. Names like 'Jayhawk' or 'Chief' can be a great choice for sports fans.
Name Description
Arrowhead The home stadium of the Kansas City Chiefs
Blaze The Kansas City Blaze is a women’s rugby team
Blues The Kansas City Blues was a historic minor league baseball team
Bruiser A nod to the tough, athletic nature of Kansas sports
Bulldog McPherson College in Kansas has a Bulldog as a mascot
Bullet The Wichita Bullets is a semi-pro football team
Chiefs Inspired by Kansas City's NFL team
Comet The Kansas Comets is a semi-pro football team
Jayhawk It's the mascot of the University of Kansas
Maverick The Kansas City Mavericks is a professional ice hockey team
Monarch In honor of the Kansas City Monarchs, a historic baseball team
Piston After the Kansas City Pistons, a semi-pro basketball team
Puma Saint Mary University in Kansas has a Puma as a mascot
Racer In tribute to Kansas' rich car racing history
Royal A nod to the Kansas City Royals baseball team
Shock For Wichita State University's Shocker mascot
Slugger A tribute to the baseball culture in Kansas
Sporting After Sporting Kansas City, MLS team
Sprint From the Sprint Center, a sports venue in Kansas City
Stampede A nod to the Kansas Stampede rodeo event
Thunder The Wichita Thunder is a professional ice hockey team
Tornado The Tornadoes is a basketball team in Kansas City
Victory For the victorious spirit of Kansas sports teams
Wildcat Kansas State University's mascot
Yardbird The Kansas City Yardbirds is a semi-pro football team
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Nature Inspired Names

Kansas is known for its stunning natural beauty. Names inspired by nature, like Prairie or Flint (for Flint Hills), can be a great fit for a dog.
Name Description
Bison Bison are native to Kansas and important to its history
Bluestem Bluestem grass is native to Kansas
Buffalo Buffalos are a symbol of the wild west, which includes Kansas
Cattail Cattails are found along Kansas waterways
Cottonwood The state tree of Kansas is the Cottonwood
Coyote Coyotes are native to Kansas
Daisy Wild daisies grow abundantly in Kansas
Flint The Flint Hills are a region in Kansas
Fox Foxes are native animals in Kansas
Harvest Kansas is known for its bountiful harvests
Hawk Hawks are common predators in Kansas
Hickory Hickory trees can be found throughout Kansas
Lark Larks are a common bird species found in Kansas
Meadow Kansas is home to beautiful meadows
Mustang Mustangs are associated with the wild west, including Kansas
Pheasant Pheasants are common birds in Kansas
Prairie It's reminiscent of the vast grasslands found in Kansas
Prairie-dog Prairie dogs are a common sight in Kansas
River Kansas has many rivers flowing through it
Sparrow Sparrows are a common bird species in Kansas
Storm Kansas is known for its powerful storms
Sunflower The sunflower is the state flower of Kansas
Thistle Thistles are a common wildflower in Kansas
Tornado Kansas is part of tornado alley
Wheat Kansas is one of the largest wheat-producing states
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City Inspired Names

Choosing a name inspired by a city in Kansas, like Wichita or Topeka, can give your dog a unique and location-specific name.
Name Description
Abilene A city in Kansas known for its historic sites
Atchison This Kansas city is known for its historical significance
Augusta A city in Kansas known for its annual PRCA Rodeo
Chanute Named after a small city in Kansas
Derby Named after a city in the Wichita metropolitan area
Dodge In honor of Dodge City, known for its Wild West history
Eldorado A city in Kansas inspired by the mythical city of gold
Emporia A quaint city in Kansas
Garden Short for Garden City, a diverse community in Kansas
Hays As a tribute to the city home to Fort Hays State University
Hutchinson This city is known for the Kansas State Fair
Lawrence This is a nod to the home of the University of Kansas
Leavenworth For history buffs, this city is home to Kansas's oldest active military base
Liberal Home to the 'Wizard of Oz' museum
Manhattan Inspired by the location of Kansas State University
McPherson A Kansas city known for its Scottish heritage festival
Newton This city has a rich history with the railroad
Ottawa Named after a city in Kansas
Paola A city in Kansas known for the Miami County Fair
Parsons A city in Kansas known for its technological center
Pittsburg A city in Kansas known for its university
Salina A city in Kansas that's one of the largest in the state
Topeka Named after the state capital of Kansas
Wichita It's the largest city in Kansas
Winfield This city in Kansas hosts the Walnut Valley Festival
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