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Updated: April 23, 2024

Welcome to our unique collection of dog names inspired by the beautiful Pacific Northwest state. The Beaver State, known for its diverse landscapes, is a treasure trove of inspiration for naming your new canine companion. From its stunning coastline, robust mountains, vibrant cities to the lush green forests, every corner of Oregon has something special to offer.

We have curated a list that reflects the spirit and charm of Oregon. These names are a nod to the state's natural beauty, cultural heritage, famous landmarks, and more. Whether you are a native Oregonian, an admirer of its picturesque environment, or just looking for a name with a refreshing vibe, we've got you covered. Explore our list and find the perfect moniker for your new furry friend that honors the majestic state of Oregon.

Name Reason to Choose
Pilot Inspired by Pilot Rock, a prominent landmark
Pine For the Ponderosa pines that grow in the state
Pinot Pinot noir is a type of wine produced in Oregon
Pinto A nod to the famous Pinto beans grown in Oregon
Pioneer Pioneer refers to the Oregon Trail pioneers
Pippin A reference to the Oregon's famous apple variety
Pittock The Pittock Mansion is a famous Portland landmark
Ponderosa A nod to the Ponderosa Pine found in the eastern part of the state
Portland Portland is the largest city in Oregon
Powell Powell's City of Books is a famous bookstore in Portland, Oregon
Puffin Inspired by the puffins at the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Quartz Inspired by the quartz that can be found in the state's geology
Rain Oregon is known for its rainy weather
Rainier A nod to the view of Mount Rainier from Oregon
Rapids Named after the rapids in Oregon's rivers
Raven A common bird species in the state
Redwood For the Redwood trees found in Oregon
River Inspired by the numerous rivers that run through Oregon
Rogue This is named after the Rogue River in Oregon
Rose Portland, Oregon is known as the City of Roses
Rusty A tribute to the state's historic covered bridges
Rye A reference to the rye used in Oregon's whiskey distilleries
Sage Inspired by the Sagebrush plants that grow in the state
Sagebrush This plant is common in eastern Oregon
Sail For the state's love of water sports
Salem Named after Oregon's capital city
Salmon Named after the state's famous Chinook salmon
Santiam The Santiam River is in Oregon
Sea A nod to Oregon's beautiful coastline
Seal For the seals and sea lions that visit the Oregon coast
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Oregon Breweries

Oregon is famous for its craft beers. Naming your dog after a favorite brewery or beer can be a fun option. Names could be 'Deschutes', 'Rogue', or 'Hops'.
Name Description
Baerlic After the Baerlic Brewing Co. in Portland
Boneyard For the Boneyard Beer in Bend
Breakside Stems from the Breakside Brewery in Portland
Bridgeport Inspired by the BridgePort Brewing Company in Portland
Cascade For the Cascade Brewing Barrel House in Portland
Crux In recognition of the Crux Fermentation Project in Bend
Deschutes After the famous Deschutes Brewery in Bend
Ecliptic Named after Ecliptic Brewing in Portland
ExNovo After Ex Novo Brewing Company in Portland
FortGeorge For Fort George Brewery in Astoria
Gigantic In honor of the Gigantic Brewing Company in Portland
Hopworks After the Hopworks Urban Brewery in Portland
Hub In honor of Hopworks Urban Brewery in Portland
Labrewatory For the experimental Labrewatory in Portland
Laurelwood After Laurelwood Public House & Brewery in Portland
McMenamins Named after the popular McMenamins pubs and breweries
Migration To honor Migration Brewing in Portland
Ninkasi Honoring the Ninkasi Brewing Company in Eugene
Occidental For the Occidental Brewing Company in Portland
Pelican From the Pelican Brewing Company, a coastal brewery
Pfriem In honor of Pfriem Family Brewers in Hood River
Rogue Named after the Rogue Ales Brewery located in Newport
Stickmen After Stickmen Brewing Company in Lake Oswego
Tugboat For the Tugboat Brewing Company, a microbrewery in Portland
Widmer Tribute to the Widmer Brothers Brewery in Portland
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Oregon Flora and Fauna

Oregon has a wide variety of plants and animals that could inspire dog names. Names could be 'Fir', 'Salmon', or 'Beaver'.
Name Description
Alder A tree species native to Oregon
Azalea In honor of the vibrant flowering shrubs found in Oregon
Balsam After the Balsam root, a native plant in Oregon
Blacktail A deer species native to Oregon
Camas A beautiful wildflower native to Oregon
Cedar In reference to the Cedar trees that grow in Oregon
Chinook A type of salmon and a Native American tribe in Oregon
Coyote A wild animal native to Oregon
Elk A large mammal native to Oregon
Fern A plant type abundant in Oregon's forests
Huckleberry An indigenous fruit in Oregon
Junco A small bird species common in Oregon
Lupine A common wildflower in Oregon
Mariposa A type of lily native to Oregon
Meadowlark The state bird of Oregon
Pine Inspired by the state tree of Oregon, the Douglas Fir, also known as the Oregon Pine
Sagebrush A plant native to the Oregon desert
Salmon It's a nod to the famous fish species found in Oregon's rivers
Sequoia After the giant Sequoia trees that grow in Oregon
Siskin A type of finch bird common in Oregon
Spruce A tree species found in Oregon
Tanager A bird species found in Oregon
Thrush A bird species found in Oregon
Trillium Named after the native Oregon wildflower
Willow Named after the Willow trees found in Oregon
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Famous Landmarks

Oregon has many famous landmarks which can provide name inspiration. Names like 'Crater', from Crater Lake, or 'Hood', from Mount Hood, could be considered.
Name Description
Astoria Astoria Column is a popular historical site with breathtaking views
Bend Named after the city of Bend, known for its stunning landscape
Cannon For Cannon Beach, known for its natural landmark, Haystack Rock
Cascade For the Cascade Mountain Range that traverses the state
Crater After Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States
Deschutes Named after the Deschutes River, famous for its whitewater rafting
Ecola Ecola State Park is a popular spot for hikers and surfers
Evergreen Evergreen Aviation Museum is a famous Oregon attraction
Haystack Haystack Rock is an iconic sea stack in Oregon
Heceta Heceta Head Lighthouse is a famous coastal landmark
Hood For the Mount Hood, the highest mountain in Oregon
LanSu Lan Su Chinese Garden is a tranquil garden in the heart of Portland
McKenzie For the McKenzie River, a beautiful sight in the state
Multnomah Inspired by the majestic Multnomah Falls, located in the Columbia River Gorge
Pittock In reference to Pittock Mansion, a historic house museum in Portland
Portlandia Portlandia statue is a well-known sculpture in Portland
Powell After Powell’s City of Books, a beloved bookstore in Portland
Rogue Named after the Rogue River, a popular river for rafting and fishing
Santiam For the Santiam River, known for its fishing and camping spots
Silverton Named after the city of Silverton, home to the Oregon Garden
Tillamook A nod to the Tillamook State Forest, a popular outdoor recreation site
Timberline Inspired by Timberline Lodge, a mountain lodge on the south side of Mount Hood
Umpqua Inspired by the Umpqua National Forest, a picturesque location in Oregon
Wallowa For the Wallowa Lake, a pristine lake in northeastern Oregon
Willamette For the Willamette River, a significant natural feature of the state
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City Names

Naming your dog after Oregon cities can be a unique tribute to the state. Names could include 'Salem', 'Bend', or 'Eugene'.
Name Description
Albany The name of this Oregon city would be a distinguished dog name
Astoria This city in Oregon could be a unique and historic dog name
Beaverton Beaverton is a city in Oregon known for its proximity to nature
Bend It's a city in Oregon famed for its scenic beauty
Canby This city in Oregon could make a distinctive dog name
Corvallis This city in Oregon makes for an uncommon dog name
Eugene It's the name of the third most populous city in Oregon
Grants Taken from Grants Pass, this would make a strong dog name
Gresham Gresham is a city in Oregon and can be a unique dog name
Hillsboro This Oregon city name would suit a dog with a noble bearing
Keizer This city in Oregon would make a regal name for a dog
Lake Derived from Lake Oswego, this would be a serene name for a dog
McMinnville This Oregon city name would make a distinctive name for a dog
Medford Medford is an Oregon city, making it an unusual dog name
Pendleton This city in Oregon makes for an elegant dog name
Portland This name represents the largest city in Oregon
Redmond Redmond is a city in Oregon and could be a unique dog name
Salem The capital city of Oregon offers a strong, unique dog name
Sherwood This Oregon city name would make a unique name for a dog
Springfield This city in Oregon makes for an unusual dog name
Tigard This city in Oregon would make a unique dog name
Troutdale This city in Oregon would make a unique dog name
Tualatin This Oregon city name would suit an adventurous dog
West Derived from West Linn, this would be a simple yet strong name for a dog
Wilsonville This Oregon city name would make a sophisticated dog name
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Nature-inspired Names

Oregon is known for its diverse nature, including forests, mountains, and rivers. Names inspired by this could be 'River', 'Forest', or 'Mountain'.
Name Description
Birch Inspired by the birch trees found in Oregon
Cascades Named after the Cascade Range in Oregon
Chinook A tribute to the Chinook salmon native to Oregon
Crater Named after Crater Lake, a famous Oregon landmark
Douglas A nod to the Douglas Fir, Oregon's state tree
Fog Named for Oregon's often foggy weather
Heron Inspired by the herons that live in Oregon
Huckleberry A tribute to Oregon's state fruit
Jasper Inspired by Jasper State Recreation Site in Oregon
Juniper Named after juniper trees found in Oregon
Meadow Inspired by the beautiful meadows in Oregon's countryside
Misty Named for Oregon's misty weather
Moss Inspired by the moss that often grows in Oregon's damp climate
Otter Inspired by the otters that live in Oregon's rivers
Pine Inspired by Oregon's abundant pine forests
Rain Oregon is known for its frequent rainfall
Rogue Named after the Rogue River in Oregon
Sage Inspired by the sagebrush plains in Eastern Oregon
Salmon Oregon's rivers are home to many salmon
Sequoia A nod to the Sequoia trees found in Oregon
Siskiyou Named after Siskiyou National Forest in Oregon
Sunstone Sunstone is Oregon's official state gem
Tide Inspired by the Pacific Ocean tides along Oregon's coast
Truffle Oregon is famous for its truffle mushrooms
Willamette Takes its name from Oregon's Willamette River
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