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Oklahoma Dog Names

Updated: April 23, 2024

Welcome to our distinctive collection of canine appellations inspired by the captivating charm of the Sooner State! This beautiful region, known for its diverse landscapes, rich Native American history, and vibrant cowboy culture, offers an abundance of unique names for your new furry friend.

From names that resonate with the state's Native American heritage, to ones that echo its iconic landmarks and cities, each name on our list promises to be as unique as your pet. So if you're bringing a new pup into your home and are in search of an original and meaningful moniker, you're in the right place. Explore this list, and let the spirit of Oklahoma guide you to the perfect name for your new best friend.

Whether you want to honor the state's wild, untamed beauty, its powerful weather phenomena, or its rich cultural tapestry, our selection of names has something for everyone. So why wait? Dive in, and discover a name that perfectly captures your dog's personality and the essence of the wonderful state of Oklahoma.

Name Reason to Choose
Acorn Oklahoma is home to numerous oak trees
Ada An Oklahoma city, it's a unique and strong name
Altus An Oklahoma city, it's a unique and strong name
Apache Named after the Apache tribe in Oklahoma
Arbuckle Named after the Arbuckle Mountains in southern Oklahoma
Ardmore A city in Oklahoma, it's a unique and strong name
Bartlesville An Oklahoma city, it's a unique and strong name
Belle In tribute to Belle Starr, a famous female outlaw from Oklahoma
Bison The state animal of Oklahoma
Bixby Another city in Oklahoma, it's a fun and quirky name for a dog
Blaze Oklahoma is known for its hot summers
Blossom Oklahoma's state tree is the Redbud, which has beautiful blossoms
Bluebonnet Oklahoma's state flower is the Indian Blanket, but Bluebonnets are also abundant
Boomer Referencing the 'Boomer Sooner' chant of the University of Oklahoma
Bravo A nod to Oklahoma's Western/cowboy culture
Bricktown For the popular neighborhood in Oklahoma City
Buck A common name for male deer, which are prevalent in Oklahoma
Buckaroo A playful nod to Oklahoma's cowboy culture
Buddy Oklahoma is known for its friendly people
Caddo Named after the Caddo tribe in Oklahoma
Catoosa An Oklahoma city, it's a unique and strong name
Cattlemen Inspired by the state's rich cattle ranching history
Cherokee A tribe with significant history in Oklahoma
Cheyenne A tribute to the Cheyenne tribe in Oklahoma
Chickasaw A tribute to one of Oklahoma's native tribes
Choctaw Named after one of the largest tribes in Oklahoma
Cimarron For the Cimarron River in Oklahoma
Clay Oklahoma is known for its red clay soil
Coal Coal mining is a significant industry in Oklahoma
Comanche A nod to the Comanche tribe, that once roamed Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Flora and Fauna

Oklahoma is home to a variety of plants and animals. Naming a dog after one of these can be a fun and unique way to reflect the state's biodiversity.
Name Description
Bass A popular fish in Oklahoma
Bison As the state animal of Oklahoma, it's a strong and unique choice
Bluegill It's a common fish species in Oklahoma
Bluestem A grass species common in Oklahoma
Buckeye This plant is native to Oklahoma
Buckeye This plant is native to Oklahoma
Buffalo Another name for the state animal of Oklahoma
Cardinal A bird commonly found in Oklahoma
Catfish A popular fish in Oklahoma rivers
Cottonwood Named after a common tree in Oklahoma
Coyote A common mammal in Oklahoma
Heron This bird can be commonly seen in Oklahoma
Honeybee The state insect of Oklahoma
Mistletoe The state floral emblem, a unique name for a dog
Paintbrush Inspired by the Indian Paintbrush, Oklahoma's state wildflower
Pecan This tree is native to Oklahoma
Prairie Oklahoma is known for its vast prairies
PrairieDog A common mammal in the state
Redbud Named after the state tree
Rose Oklahoma's state flower is the rose
Sagebrush A plant common in Oklahoma
Scissor It echoes the scissor-tailed flycatcher, the state bird
Sunflower A plant native to Oklahoma
Swallowtail A type of butterfly found in Oklahoma
Tumbleweed A plant commonly seen in Oklahoma
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Native American Tribes

Oklahoma has a rich Native American history and culture. Naming a dog after one of the tribes can be a way to honor this heritage.
Name Description
Apache The Apache tribe also has a connection to Oklahoma
Caddo The Caddo tribe has a long history in the state
Cherokee Named after the Cherokee tribe, who were moved to Oklahoma during the Trail of Tears
Cheyenne The Cheyenne tribe is one of the tribes native to Oklahoma
Chickasaw This tribe was part of the relocation to Oklahoma during the 19th century
Choctaw The Choctaw tribe is one of the largest Native American tribes in Oklahoma
Comanche Comanche is a tribe that is native to the area
Creek The Creek tribe was relocated to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears
Delaware The Delaware tribe has a reservation in the state
Kaw The Kaw tribe has a reservation in Oklahoma
Kickapoo The Kickapoo tribe has a reservation in Oklahoma
Kiowa The Kiowa tribe has deep roots in Oklahoma
Miami The Miami tribe has a reservation in Oklahoma
Modoc The Modoc tribe has a reservation in the state
Osage The Osage tribe originated in Oklahoma
Otoe The Otoe tribe originated in the area now known as Oklahoma
Pawnee The Pawnee tribe has strong historical ties to Oklahoma
Peoria Named after the Peoria tribe, which has a significant presence in the state
Potawatomi The Potawatomi tribe was moved to Oklahoma during the Indian removal
Quapaw The Quapaw tribe was one of the first to be moved to Oklahoma
Seminole This tribe has a rich history in Oklahoma
Seneca An homage to the Seneca–Cayuga Nation, located in Oklahoma
Shawnee An homage to the Shawnee tribe, which has a significant presence in the state
Wichita The Wichita tribe has a reservation in Oklahoma
Wyandot The Wyandot tribe has a historical presence in Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Landmarks

Oklahoma has many iconic landmarks. Naming a dog after these places can show love for the state and its rich history.
Name Description
Bartlesville Named after a city in Oklahoma, home to the Price Tower, a landmark designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
Bricktown This unique name is derived from a popular entertainment district in Oklahoma City
Catoosa This is a city in Oklahoma that is home to the Blue Whale, a famous roadside attraction
Checotah Named after a small town in the state, known as the 'Steer Wrestling Capital of the World'
Cherokee Named after the Cherokee Nation, one of the largest Native American tribes in the state
Chickasha This is a city in the state known for its Christmas light display
Choctaw This name is derived from the Choctaw Nation, one of the largest Native American tribes in the state
Cimarron This name is inspired by the Cimarron River, a major waterway in the state
Comanche This name is inspired by the Comanche National Grassland
ElkCity This is a city in Oklahoma, known for its annual 'Elk City Rodeo of Champions'
Enid Named after the city in Oklahoma, which is one of the largest grain storage capacities in the United States
Guthrie This is the name of a city that was the first capital of Oklahoma
Lawton This is a city in Oklahoma, named after a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
Muskogee Named after the city in Oklahoma, known for its music festivals
Norman Named after the city that houses the University of Oklahoma
Osage This name is inspired by the Osage Nation and the county named after it
Picher This is the name of a ghost town in Oklahoma, known for its mining history
Ponca This is a city in Oklahoma, named after the Ponca Tribe
Quapaw This is the name of a Native American tribe and a small town in Oklahoma
Seminole This is a city in Oklahoma, named after the Seminole tribe
Shawnee This is a city in the state that was once a Native American territory
Sooner This name is a nod to the state's nickname, 'The Sooner State'
Stillwater This is a city in Oklahoma, home to Oklahoma State University
Tahlequah This is the capital of the Cherokee Nation
Tulsa This name is inspired by the second-largest city in the state
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Famous Oklahomans

Oklahoma has been home to many famous people in history and popular culture. Naming a dog after one of them can be a tribute to these individuals and their contributions.
Name Description
Blake After Blake Shelton, a country singer and coach on The Voice from Ada, Oklahoma
Carrie Carrie Underwood, a country music star and American Idol winner from Checotah, Oklahoma
Chuck Named after Chuck Norris, the martial artist and actor who was born in Ryan, Oklahoma
Garth Inspired by Garth Brooks, an Oklahoman country singer
Gordie For Gordie Howe, the hockey legend who lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Guthrie Inspired by the city of Guthrie, Oklahoma
Hanson Named after the pop band Hanson which originated from Tulsa, Oklahoma
Heston Inspired by Charlton Heston, an actor who has roots in Oklahoma
Holliday Doc Holliday, a famous Western figure, lived for a time in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jennings For Waylon Jennings, a country music singer from Oklahoma
Kristin For Kristin Chenoweth, the Broadway star who hails from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Lon After Lon Chaney, the film actor from Oklahoma City
Mickey From Mickey Mantle, the legendary New York Yankees player who was born and raised in Oklahoma
Paisley Named after country music artist Brad Paisley who has a strong connection to Oklahoma
Patti Patti Page, the bestselling pop singer from Claremore, Oklahoma
Reba A tribute to Reba McEntire, a country music artist from Oklahoma
Ron After Ron Howard, a famous director and actor who was born in Duncan, Oklahoma
Sissy For Sissy Spacek, the Academy Award-winning actress who was born in Quitman, Oklahoma
Switzer After Barry Switzer, the famous football coach from Oklahoma
Thurman After Thurman Thomas, the football Hall of Famer from Oklahoma
Toby Toby Keith, the country superstar from Clinton, Oklahoma
Vince In honor of Vince Gill, a country music singer and songwriter from Oklahoma City
Westbrook Oklahoma City Thunder's former player, Russell Westbrook
Will In honor of Will Rogers, an iconic humorist and social commentator from Oklahoma
Woody For Woody Guthrie, the folk musician from Okemah, Oklahoma
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Local City Names

Naming a dog after a local city in Oklahoma can be a fun and unique way to pay homage to the state.
Name Description
Ada This city is home to East Central University
Altus A southwestern Oklahoma city known for Altus Air Force Base
Ardmore A city located in the southern part of Oklahoma
Arrow Named after Broken Arrow, a city in Oklahoma
Bartlesville A city located in the northern part of Oklahoma
Bethany A city located in Oklahoma County
Bixby This city is known for its annual Green Corn Festival
Broken It's the first part of Broken Arrow, a city in the northeastern part of the state
Cushing This city is known as the 'Pipeline Crossroads of the World'
Del Short for Del City, a city in central Oklahoma
Duncan This city is known for its annual summer rodeos
Elk Named after Elk City, located in western Oklahoma
Guthrie A city rich in Oklahoma history
Jenks A city known for its antique shops
Lawton This city is known for its strong military presence
Moore A city located in the central part of the state
Muskogee Named after a city in the eastern part of Oklahoma
Mustang Named after a fast-growing city in Canadian County
Norman This name comes from a city that is home to the University of Oklahoma
Ponca Named after Ponca City, located in north central Oklahoma
Sapulpa A city located in Creek and Tulsa counties
Shawnee This city is home to several Native American tribes
Stillwater The city is the tenth largest in Oklahoma
Tulsa Named after the second-largest city in the state
Yukon A city located in the western part of the state
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