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Tennessee Dog Names

Updated: April 24, 2024

Welcome to our dedicated page where you'll find a unique and meaningful selection of dog names inspired by the Volunteer State. Known for its rich cultural history, scenic beauty, and southern charm, Tennessee is a state that is as vibrant and diverse as the dogs we love.

Whether you're a native Tennessean, a fan of the state's music heritage, or simply in love with its picturesque beauty, this list of dog names will surely resonate with you. From names inspired by the state's famous personalities, landmarks, cities to those that reflect its spirit and culture, we've got them all covered. So go ahead, explore, and find the perfect name for your new furry friend.

Get ready to embark on a journey of finding the most delightful and unique name for your canine companion. We're sure you'll find a name that not only suits your dog's personality but also pays a fitting tribute to the great state of Tennessee.

Name Reason to Choose
Appalachia Tennessee is part of the Appalachian region
Athens Named for the 'Friendly City' located in McMinn County
Azalea Azaleas are a common flower in Tennessee
Bartlett Named after a city in Shelby County
Beale Beale Street is a famous street in Memphis, Tennessee
Belle Inspired by the Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, Tennessee
Bellemeade Inspired by a city known for its horse racing history
Biscuit In honor of the Southern staple food, biscuits, which are especially popular in Tennessee
Bledsoe Bledsoe is a county in Tennessee
Bluegrass For the Bluegrass music that is popular in Tennessee
Blues A tribute to the state's rich blues music history
Brentwood Inspired by the affluent suburb of Nashville
Bristol Bristol is a city that straddles the Tennessee-Virginia state line
Buck A nod to the state's rich hunting culture
Cade Cades Cove is a popular tourist destination in Tennessee
Carter Inspired by Carter County in Tennessee
Cash Johnny Cash, the famous country singer, lived in Tennessee
Chattanooga A city in Tennessee known for its scenic beauty
Cheatham Named after Cheatham County in Tennessee
Cherokee Cherokee National Forest is a large forest located in Tennessee
Clarksville A city in Tennessee
Cleveland In honor of the city in Bradley County
Collierville Named after a small town in the Memphis metropolitan area
Cooke A tribute to Cookeville, a city in Tennessee
Cookeville A city in Tennessee that's known for its Southern charm
Coolidge Named after Coolidge Park in Chattanooga
Cordova Inspired by a community in Shelby County
Cormac Inspired by Cormac McCarthy, a famous novelist from Knoxville
Cotton Named after the cotton industry in Tennessee
Crockett In memory of David Crockett, a famous frontiersman from Tennessee
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Tennessee Landmarks

Tennessee's landmarks are well-known and can provide unique and memorable names for your pet.
Name Description
Belle Belle Meade Plantation, a historic mansion in Nashville
Bristol City known as the birthplace of country music
Chattanooga The city in Tennessee known for its rich history and beautiful scenery
Cheekwood For Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art in Nashville
Clarksville Named after the city in north Tennessee
Cookeville City in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee
Cumberland After the Cumberland River, a historic and important river in the state
Davy For Davy Crockett, a folk hero and politician from Tennessee
Dollywood Famous amusement park located in Pigeon Forge
Elvis Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the iconic home of the King of Rock 'n' Roll
Gatlinburg Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Jackson Named after the city in West Tennessee
Knoxville City in Tennessee, home to the University of Tennessee
Lenoir For Lenoir City, located in eastern Tennessee
Lookout For Lookout Mountain, a popular tourist destination
Memphis A city in Tennessee known for its influence on blues music
Montgomery Named after Montgomery County, located in Middle Tennessee
Nashville Known as the 'Music City', it's the capital of Tennessee
Peabody For the Peabody Hotel, a historic hotel in Memphis
Ryman For the historic Ryman Auditorium, a music venue in Nashville
Sevierville Named after the city in East Tennessee
Shiloh For the Shiloh National Military Park, a Civil War battlefield
Smokey Smokey Mountains, a major mountain range in the southeastern part of the state
Tuckaleechee For the Tuckaleechee Caverns, a natural wonder in Townsend
Watauga Named after the Watauga River in East Tennessee
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Tennessee Musicians

Tennessee is known for its music, and naming your dog after a famous Tennessee musician can be a fun tribute.
Name Description
Brooks After Garth Brooks, a popular country music singer
Cash Named after the legendary Johnny Cash, who recorded many of his hits in Tennessee
Cline Named after Patsy Cline, a country music singer who recorded in Nashville
Cyrus Tribute to Billy Ray Cyrus, a country singer and Tennessee resident
Dixie A nod to the Dixie Chicks, a country music band with Tennessee roots
Dolly A nod to country music icon, Dolly Parton, born and raised in Tennessee
Elvis An homage to Elvis Presley, who made Memphis, Tennessee his home
Garth After Garth Brooks, who has a strong connection to Tennessee through country music
Gatlin In honor of the Gatlin Brothers, a country music group from Tennessee
Graceland A tribute to Elvis Presley's home in Memphis, Tennessee
Kingsley In honor of Kings of Leon, a band formed in Nashville
Knox Short for Knoxville, a city in Tennessee
Memphis Named after the city that is home to the Blues
Nash Short for Nashville, the capital of Tennessee and a hub for country music
Orbison Roy Orbison, a rock and roll star who got his start in Tennessee
Paisley Named after Brad Paisley, a country musician who has strong ties to Tennessee
Parton Last name of Dolly Parton, a Tennessee native and country music star
Presley In tribute to the 'King of Rock and Roll' Elvis Presley, who lived in Tennessee
Reba Tribute to Reba McEntire, a country singer with strong connections to Tennessee
Ryman Named after the Ryman Auditorium, a famous concert venue in Nashville
Shelby Named after Shelby County, the home of Memphis, Tennessee
Smokey After the Smokey Mountains, a popular Tennessee landmark
Taylor Celebrating Taylor Swift, a country-turned-pop star who launched her career in Nashville
Tennesseean Representing anyone from the great state of Tennessee
Twitty After Conway Twitty, who was a famous country musician
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Tennessee Sports Teams

For sports fans, naming your dog after a Tennessee sports team can show your team spirit.
Name Description
Admiral Inspired by Admiral Schofield, a popular former player for the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team
Blaze Named after the mascot of Middle Tennessee State University
Bouncer A tribute to basketball, a popular sport in Tennessee
Bridgestone Named after Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators
Checker A reference to the University of Tennessee's iconic checkered end zones
Checkerboard An iconic symbol of the University of Tennessee's football end zones
Commodore A reference to Vanderbilt University's Commodores
Dunker A tribute to the skill often seen in basketball, a popular sport in Tennessee
FedEx Named after FedExForum, home of the Memphis Grizzlies
Goalie A tribute to the Nashville Predators' hockey position
Gridiron A nod to the state's love for football
Grizzly This name is a nod to the Memphis Grizzlies professional basketball team
Neyland Named after Neyland Stadium, home of the Volunteers
Pouncer Inspired by the mascot of the University of Memphis Tigers
Predator A homage to the Nashville Predators professional hockey team
Rocky Inspired by Rocky Top, the anthem of the Tennessee Volunteers
Slugger A tribute to the Nashville Sounds' baseball roots
Smoky A tribute to the Great Smoky Mountains and the University of Tennessee's mascot, Smokey
Sounder A nod to the Nashville Sound, a minor league baseball team
Tennesseean A nod to the official state nickname
Titan A nod to the Tennessee Titans NFL team
Titans Named after the Tennessee Titans, a professional football team
Vandy A nickname often used for Vanderbilt University's sports teams
Vol Inspired by the University of Tennessee Volunteers
Vols A colloquial term for the Volunteers of the University of Tennessee
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Tennessee Rivers

Tennessee's rivers can serve as inspiration for dog names, especially if your pup loves water.
Name Description
Buffalo The Buffalo River is the longest un-impounded river in Middle Tennessee
Cane A tributary of the Cumberland River, the Cane Creek
Caney The Caney Fork River is a well-known fishing spot
Clinch After the Clinch River, a tributary of the Tennessee River
Cumberland A well-known river running through the heart of Tennessee
Duck This river's name is as unique as your dog
Elk The Elk River is a tributary of the Tennessee River
Forked The Forked Deer River is a major river in West Tennessee
French The French Broad River flows from North Carolina into Tennessee
Harpeth The Harpeth River is a beloved natural feature in Tennessee
Hatchie The Hatchie River, a tributary of the Mississippi River
Hiwassee A river in Tennessee that brings to mind natural beauty
Holston Originates from the Virginia-Tennessee border, just like your dog might
Little After the Little River, perfect for a smaller breed
Nolichucky A river that runs through Greene County, Tennessee
Obion The Obion River is a significant river in Tennessee
Ocoee Perfect for a dog who loves water as much as this river
Pigeon The Pigeon River, a great name for a fast and playful dog
Powell A river name that also fits perfectly for your pet
Roaring The Roaring River is an excellent name for an energetic dog
Sequatchie This river's name reflects the rich Native American heritage in Tennessee
South The South Fork Holston River, a tributary of the Tennessee River
Tellico Tellico River offers beautiful landscapes, just like your dog
Watauga A great name for a dog, taken from a river in Eastern Tennessee
Wolf Wolf River is a 105-mile-long alluvial stream in Tennessee
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Tennessee Cities

Naming your dog after cities in Tennessee can be a unique way to showcase your love for your home state.
Name Description
Bartlett A city in the southwestern corner of Tennessee
Brentwood This city in Williamson County lends its name
Bristol Named after the twin city that straddles Tennessee and Virginia
Chattanooga Paying homage to one of the state's largest cities
Clarksville The fifth-largest city in the state serves as inspiration
Cleveland The name is borrowed from a city in southeastern Tennessee
Collierville Named after a town in Shelby County
Columbia This city is known as the 'Mule capital of the world'
Cookeville Named after a city in Putnam County, Tennessee
Franklin This affluent city in Tennessee lends its name
Gallatin The name is borrowed from a city in Sumner County
Germantown Named after a city near Memphis
Hendersonville This city in Sumner County inspires a regal dog name
Jackson Known for its rich music history, a fitting name for a musical dog
Johnson Inspired by Johnson City in northeastern Tennessee
Kingsport The largest city in the 'Tri-Cities' region
Knoxville The third-largest city in Tennessee lends its name
Lebanon The name is derived from a city in Wilson County
Memphis Inspired by the name of the city famous for its music
Murfreesboro Named after the geographic center of Tennessee
Nashville Named after the capital city of Tennessee
Oakridge Named after a city that played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project
Smyrna Inspired by the town in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Springfield Inspired by a city in Robertson County, Tennessee
Tullahoma Inspired by a city in the south-central part of the state
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