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Updated: April 23, 2024

Welcome to our unique collection of canine appellations that are inspired by the richness and diversity of the Buckeye State. Whether you are a native of this beautiful state, a fan of its sports teams, or simply in love with its stunning landscapes, our selection offers a variety of options that pay homage to Ohio's distinctive identity.

From names inspired by Ohio's bustling cities, legendary sports personas, notable landmarks to its rich history, there is a perfect match to showcase your admiration for the state. These names not only represent the essence of Ohio, but also offer unique and meaningful choices for your beloved four-legged companion. Dive in and explore our carefully curated list to find that perfect name which resonates with the spirit of Ohio and beautifully encapsulates your pet's personality.

Name Reason to Choose
Chardon Chardon is a city in and the county seat of Geauga County, Ohio
Chillicothe City in Ohio
Cincy A short and sweet nickname for Cincinnati, one of Ohio's largest cities
Cleveland City in Ohio
Columbus Capital city of Ohio
Copper A nod to the copper industry in Ohio
Crosley Historic home of the Cincinnati Reds
Cuyahoga Cuyahoga River in Northeast Ohio
Daffodil The state flower of Ohio
Dayton City in Ohio
Delaware City in Ohio
Dublin Dublin is a suburb of Ohio's capital city, Columbus
Eagle In honor of the eagles found in Ohio
Elyria Elyria is a city in the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area in Ohio
Erie Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes
Euclid Inspired by the city of Euclid in Ohio
Fairborn City in Ohio
Fairview Derived from Fairview Park, a city in Ohio
Falcon Bowling Green State University's mascot
Findlay City in Ohio
Flint Ohio's state gem
Flyer University of Dayton's mascot
Fremont Fremont is a city in and the county seat of Sandusky County, Ohio
Galena Inspired by the village of Galena in Ohio
Garfield Garfield Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Glenn John Glenn, astronaut from Ohio
Gray For the other color of Ohio State University
Grove Grove City in Ohio
Hamilton City in Ohio
Harley For the Harley-Davidson plant in Ohio
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Ohio Nature

Ohio has many natural features and wildlife that can inspire dog names, like 'Maple' (for the state tree) or 'Cardinal' (for the state bird).
Name Description
Akron This city in Ohio is surrounded by state parks
Ashtabula This northern Ohio county is known for its nature reserves
Buckeye This is the name of the state tree of Ohio
Canton Named after the city in Ohio, known for its parks
Cardinal This bird is the state bird of Ohio
Cincinnati This Ohio city is known for its parks and green spaces
Cleveland This Ohio city is close to the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Columbus The capital of Ohio, known for its parks
Cuyahoga This word refers to a river in Northeast Ohio
Dayton It's a city in Ohio, surrounded by nature trails
Erie Lake Erie borders Ohio's north
Hocking Hocking Hills State Park is a nature lover's paradise
Maumee A river in Ohio carries this name
Mohican The Mohican State Park is a natural paradise in Ohio
Putnam This county in Ohio is known for its beautiful landscapes
Sandusky Named after the Sandusky river in Ohio
Scioto Named after the Scioto River in Ohio
Shawnee Named after Shawnee State Forest, a beautiful natural spot in Ohio
Summit Summit County is known for its beautiful nature
Toledo Refers to the city in Ohio, close to beautiful Maumee Bay
Trillium This is a wildflower native to Ohio
Walleye This fish species is common in Lake Erie
Warren This city in Ohio is known for its natural beauty
Wayne Named after Wayne National Forest, a beautiful place in Ohio
Zanesville It's named after a city in Ohio, known for its natural beauty
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Ohio Landmarks

Naming a dog after an Ohio landmark, such as 'Cedar' (for Cedar Point) or 'Erie' (for Lake Erie), can be a creative way to honor the state.
Name Description
Akron Birthplace of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Ashtabula Home to numerous covered bridges
Buckeye This is the state tree of Ohio
Canton Famous for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Chillicothe Famous for its ancient earthworks
Cincinnati One of Ohio's major cities
Cleveland Known for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Columbus The capital city of Ohio
Cuyahoga Named after the Cuyahoga River in Ohio
Dayton Home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Erie Lake Erie borders Ohio to the North
Findlay The city is known as 'Flag City, USA'
Hocking Inspired by the Hocking Hills State Park
Lima Famous for its historic downtown district
Mansfield Home to the Ohio State Reformatory, a historic prison
Marietta Known for its historic riverboat town
Maumee Named after the Maumee River in Ohio
Oberlin Historically, a key player in the abolitionist movement
Put-In-Bay A popular summer resort on Lake Erie
Sandusky Home to the famous Cedar Point amusement park
Scioto Named after the Scioto River in Ohio
Toledo A city in Ohio known for its art community and glass production
Warren Home to the National Packard Museum
Youngstown Known for the Butler Institute of American Art
Zanesville Famous for the 'Y-Bridge', a unique architectural structure
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Famous Ohioans

Ohio is home to many famous people, and naming a dog after a notable Ohioan, like 'Neil' (for Neil Armstrong) or 'Drew' (for Drew Carey), can be a great way to pay homage.
Name Description
Armstrong Named after Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, who hails from Wapakoneta, Ohio
Clark For George Rogers Clark, a Revolutionary War general, who lived in Springfield, Ohio
Dorothy Inspired by Dorothy Dandridge, the first African American nominated for Best Actress, who was born in Cleveland
Edison A nod to Thomas Edison, the inventor of the electric light bulb, who was born in Milan, Ohio
Erma After Erma Bombeck, a famous humorist and columnist, who was born in Dayton
Griffey Ken Griffey Jr., a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, was born in Donora, Ohio
Halle In honor of Halle Berry, the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, from Cleveland
Harvey Named after Harvey Pekar, an underground comic book writer, who lived in Cleveland
Knievel Robbie Knievel, a professional daredevil, was born in Butte, Montana but lived in Sandusky, Ohio
Macy In honor of William H. Macy, an acclaimed actor, who was born in Miami, Ohio
Mancini After Henry Mancini, an acclaimed composer and conductor, who was born in Cleveland
Maya After Maya Lin, the architect of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, who was born in Athens, Ohio
McCook For Alexander McDowell McCook, a Union major general during the Civil War, who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio
Ohioan This is a general name to represent a dog from Ohio
Powell A tribute to Colin Powell, the former U.S. Secretary of State, who was born in New York but lived in Whitehall, Ohio
Rickenbacker In honor of Eddie Rickenbacker, a World War I flying ace, who was from Columbus
Ripley In honor of S. Dillon Ripley, a famous ornithologist and conservationist, who was born in New York but lived in Litchfield, Ohio
Rockwell Norman Rockwell, a famous painter and illustrator, was born in New York but lived in New Rochelle, Ohio
Ruth Honoring Ruth Lyons, a pioneer in talk shows, from Cincinnati
Sherman For William Tecumseh Sherman, a Union General during the Civil War, from Lancaster, Ohio
Tecumseh Named after the Shawnee leader Tecumseh, who was born in what is now Springfield, Ohio
Thurber After James Thurber, a renowned author and cartoonist, who was born in Columbus
Ulysses A tribute to Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th U.S. President, who was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio
Weaver Named after Buckeye Weaver, a notable blues musician, who was born in East Liverpool
Zane A tribute to Zane Grey, a famous author of Western novels, who was born in Zanesville
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Ohio Sports Teams

Ohio has a rich sports culture, and naming a dog after a team or mascot, like 'Buckeye' or 'Cavalier', can show state and team pride.
Name Description
Bearcat A nod to the University of Cincinnati Bearcats
Bengal Cincinnati Bengals fans might choose this name
Blazer The Columbus Blue Jackets' mascot
Bobcat Ohio University Bobcats fans might prefer this
Brown For supporters of the Cleveland Browns
Bruiser In honor of the Dayton Bruisers
Buckeye Named after the Ohio State Buckeyes
Bulldog For supporters of the Canton Bulldogs
Cavalier The Cleveland Cavaliers inspired this name
Comet From the Cleveland Comets softball team
Crew In honor of the Columbus Crew SC
Crusher Tribute to the Lake Erie Crushers
Falcon Bowling Green State University Falcons inspired this
Flash For fans of the Kent State Golden Flashes
Gladiator After the Cleveland Gladiators
Guardian Tribute to the Cleveland Guardians baseball team
Indy A catchy name for fans of the Indianapolis Colts
Monster Inspired by the Cleveland Monsters hockey team
Pacer Paying homage to the Indiana Pacers
Racer To honor the Akron Racers
Raptor From the Dayton Raptors
Red This is a nod to the Cincinnati Reds
Redhawk For dog owners who are Miami University Redhawks fans
Rocket Tribute to the Toledo Rockets
Zippy The Akron Zips' mascot name
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Ohio City Names

Naming a dog after a city in Ohio can be a fun and unique way to honor the state, such as Dayton, Akron, or Toledo.
Name Description
Akron Named after a city known for its industry, for a hard working dog
Ashtabula For a dog who loves water, like the city's port
Athens Home to Ohio University, this suits an intelligent breed
Canton A city that's home to the Football Hall of Fame, for a sporty dog
Chillicothe A unique name for a unique dog
Cincinnati A vibrant city in Ohio, great for a lively pup
Columbus The state capital can inspire a leader of the pack
Dayton For a dog who brings light to your days
Elyria For a beautiful dog that matches the city's beauty
Euclid For a dog that's as constant as this city's history
Findlay Perfect for a dog who loves to play hide and seek
Hamilton For a dog with a strong, commanding presence
Lancaster For an elegant and cultured canine
Lima For a pet with a spicy personality
Mansfield A charming city name for an equally charming dog
Marietta An elegant city name for a refined dog
Middletown For a dog who's always in the middle of things
Parma For a dog who loves food as much as this foodie city
Sandusky An adventurous dog might suit this adventurous city's name
Springfield For a dog who loves to frolic in the springtime
Toledo For a pup who loves to explore, like the city's explorers
Warren For a dog who loves to dig and burrow
Wooster For a dog with a strong and bold personality
Youngstown Great for a puppy that keeps its youthful spirit
Zanesville For a pup with a playful and energetic nature
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