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Updated: April 25, 2024

Welcome to a unique collection of monikers inspired by the beautiful state of Virginia. Known for its rich history, diverse landscapes, and distinctive Southern charm, Virginia offers a plethora of naming inspiration for your new canine companion.

Whether you've found your furry friend in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, the bustling streets of Richmond, or the coastal beauty of Virginia Beach, you can find a name that reflects the state's colonial heritage, natural wonders, or vibrant culture. From names that pay homage to historical figures and landmarks to those that echo the state's passion for sports, this page is filled with options that Virginia dog owners will love.

So, if you are in search of a name that holds a special connection to the Old Dominion state, look no further. Dive into this collection and discover the perfect name that captures the spirit of Virginia and perfectly suits your new pup.

Name	Reason to Choose
Crozet	Named after the small town of Crozet, situated in Albemarle County
Culpeper	Named after Culpeper County, a county in the central region of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Danville	Danville, Virginia is known as 'The River City'
Dinwiddie	Inspired by Dinwiddie County, a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Dixie	A nod to the South's nickname, the Dixie
Dogwood	The dogwood is the state tree of Virginia
Duke	Inspired by Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg
Dumfries	Named after the town in Prince William County, Virginia
Edgar	After Edgar Allan Poe, a famous author with strong ties to Virginia
Emporia	Named after the independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Fairfax	Fairfax, Virginia is a key city in the state
Fancy	Named after Fancy Gap, a town in Carroll County
Fauquier	After Fauquier County, a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Fiddler	The Fiddler's Convention is a popular annual music festival in Galax
Floyd	After Floyd County, a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Fox	Virginia's state dog is the American Foxhound
Fredericksburg	Fredericksburg, Virginia is a city known for its historic battlefields
Galax	Galax, Virginia is known for its old time bluegrass and country music
George	George Washington, the first U.S. president, was born in Virginia
Giles	After Giles County, a county that is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg Metropolitan Statistical Area
Goochland	Inspired by Goochland County, a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Greene	After Greene County, a county in central Virginia in the eastern United States
Hampton	Hampton, Virginia is a key city in the state
Hanover	Named after Hanover County, a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Harrisonburg	Named after the independent city in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia
Henry	Named after Henry County, a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia
Hershey	A nod to the Hershey Chocolate Factory in Stuarts Draft
Highlander	A nod to the Virginia Tech Hokies, who use 'Highlander' in their fight song
Hokie	The Virginia Tech mascot's name
Hopewell	After the independent city within Prince George County in the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Virginia Collegiate Mascots

Virginia has several colleges with interesting mascots. These mascots can provide unique names for a dog.

Name	Description
Bulldog	This name pays homage to the University of Richmond's mascot
Cavalier	This is the mascot for the University of Virginia
Eagle	Bridgewater College's sports teams are the Eagles
General	Washington and Lee University's teams are the Generals
Gobbler	This name is a playful nod to the nickname of Virginia Tech's mascot
Highlander	Radford University's teams are known as the Highlanders
Hokie	Virginia Tech University has a turkey as a mascot, and Hokie is its name
Hornet	Shenandoah University's mascot is a Hornet
Keydet	This is a unique name for a dog, inspired by the nickname of Virginia Military Institute's sports teams
Knight	Southern Virginia University's mascot is the Knights
Lancer	Longwood University's mascot is the Lancers
Marlin	Virginia Wesleyan University's teams are the Marlins
Monarch	Old Dominion University's sports teams are known as the Monarchs
Pacer	Mary Baldwin University's sports teams are the Pacers
Panther	This name is a reference to Ferrum College's mascot
Penguin	Dominican University of California's sports teams are the Penguins
Phoenix	Elon University's sports teams are the Phoenix
Pirate	Hampton University's sports teams are the Pirates
Raptor	This name pays homage to Bard College at Simon's Rock's mascot
Spartan	This name is a reference to Norfolk State University's sports teams
Spider	This is the nickname of the University of Richmond's sports teams
Tiger	Hampden-Sydney College's sports teams are the Tigers
Trojan	This name pays homage to Virginia State University's mascot
Wasp	Emory and Henry College's sports teams are the Wasps
Wildcat	Randolph College's sports teams are the Wildcats
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Virginia Native Species

Virginia is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Naming a dog after one of these species can be a way to reflect the state's natural beauty.

Name	Description
Azalea	A plant commonly found in Virginia
Bass	After the Striped Bass, a fish species found in Virginia
Bluebell	From the Virginia Bluebells, a native flowering plant
Boxer	A nod to the native Eastern Box Turtle
Brook	This is a homage to the Brook Trout, Virginia's state fish
Buckeye	Named after a type of tree native to Virginia
Butterfly	For the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, the state insect
Cardinal	State bird of Virginia, native to the area
Copper	In reference to the Northern Copperhead, a snake species native to Virginia
Cotton	Cottonmouth snakes are native to Virginia
Crab	This pays tribute to the Blue Crab, a common species in the Chesapeake Bay
Fern	Virginia has numerous native fern species
Hawk	Inspired by the Red-tailed Hawk, a bird species native to Virginia
Holly	An homage to the American Holly, Virginia's state tree
Jamestown	The Jamestown weed, also known as Jimsonweed, is native to Virginia
Magnolia	Magnolia is a common tree species in Virginia
Pawpaw	A fruit tree native to Virginia
Pine	Paying tribute to the Virginia Pine, a common tree species in the state
Pippin	The Albemarle Pippin, a type of apple, is grown in Virginia
Shenandoah	After the Shenandoah Salamander, native to the Shenandoah National Park
Sycamore	From the American Sycamore, a tree species native to Virginia
Tiger	A nod to the Virginia Tiger Moth
Vireo	A bird species native to Virginia
Walnut	A common tree species in Virginia
Whip	Inspired by the Eastern Whip-poor-will, a bird species found in Virginia
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Virginia Historical Figures

Virginia has a rich history with many notable figures. Naming a dog after one of these figures can be a way to honor the state's history.

Name	Description
Berkeley	Named after Berkeley Plantation, one of the first great estates in America
Byrd	In memory of Richard Evelyn Byrd, a naval officer and explorer known for his expeditions to the Antarctic
Custis	Named after George Washington Parke Custis, the step-grandson and adopted son of George Washington
Fairfax	Commemorates Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, who was a Scottish peer
Hancock	A tribute to John Hancock, the first governor of Virginia
Harrison	In memory of Benjamin Harrison V, a Founding Father who signed the Declaration of Independence
Henry	Derived from Patrick Henry, a Founding Father known for his 'Give me liberty, or give me death!' speech
Jackson	Honorific for Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson, a Confederate general during the American Civil War
Jamestown	Named after the first permanent English settlement in the Americas
Jefferson	Named after Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence
Lee	Commemorates Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War
Madison	Inspired by James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, who played a key role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution
Marshall	Takes its name from John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States
Mason	In honor of George Mason, a statesman and delegate from Virginia, known for his drafting of the Virginia Declaration of Rights
Monroe	After James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States whose doctrine shaped U.S. foreign policy
Pendleton	In honor of Edmund Pendleton, a Virginia politician, lawyer and judge
Pocahontas	A tribute to the Native American woman who played a significant role in the early years of the Jamestown settlement
Powhatan	A tribute to Powhatan, the paramount chief of Tsenacommacah, encompassing parts of present-day Virginia
Randolph	A tribute to Peyton Randolph, the first President of the Continental Congress
Shenandoah	Tribute to the Shenandoah Valley, a significant Civil War battleground
Sheridan	Named after Philip Sheridan, a career U.S. Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War
Stuart	Named for J.E.B. Stuart, a U.S. Army officer and later a major general in the Confederate States Army
Tyler	Derived from John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States
Wise	A tribute to Henry A. Wise, a U.S. Congressman, governor of Virginia, and U.S. Minister to Brazil
Wythe	Named after George Wythe, the first American law professor, a signatory of the Declaration of Independence and a judge
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Virginia Landmarks

Virginia has many famous landmarks. These can provide unique and meaningful names for a dog.

Name	Description
Alexandria	A tribute to the historic city of Alexandria in Virginia
Appomattox	Taken from the Appomattox Court House, the site of the end of the American Civil War
Arlington	Derived from Arlington National Cemetery, a historic site in Virginia
Bluebell	This is for the Blue Ridge Mountains, a famous range in Virginia
Cavalier	Symbolizes the University of Virginia's sports team, the Cavaliers
Charlottesville	Named after the city of Charlottesville, home of the University of Virginia
Chesapeake	A nod to the Chesapeake Bay, a vital water body in Virginia
Danville	This name recognizes the city of Danville, rich in Civil War history
Fairfax	Named after the county of Fairfax, one of the oldest settlements in Virginia
Fredericksburg	Named after the historic city of Fredericksburg in Virginia
Hampton	Recognizes the city of Hampton, home to several historic sites
Harrisonburg	Named after the city of Harrisonburg, known for its historic downtown
Jamestown	Named after the first permanent English settlement in the New World
Leesburg	This name comes from the historic town of Leesburg
Monticello	This name hails from Thomas Jefferson's plantation, a significant Virginia landmark
Norfolk	Derived from the city of Norfolk, home to the largest Navy base in the world
Petersburg	This name comes from the historic city of Petersburg
Potomac	Inspired by the Potomac River, a significant river in Virginia
Richmond	A nod to the capital city of Virginia
Roanoke	Represents the city of Roanoke, also known as the 'Star City of the South'
Shenandoah	Inspired by the beautiful Shenandoah National Park
Skyline	A tribute to the Skyline Drive, a scenic roadway through Shenandoah National Park
Staunton	Named after the city of Staunton, home to several historic buildings
Williamsburg	A tribute to the colonial city of Williamsburg
Yorktown	Comes from Yorktown Battlefield, a key site in the American Revolutionary War
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Virginia City Names

Naming a dog after a city in Virginia can be a great way to honor the state and its various cities.

Name	Description
Alexandria	Named after a Virginian city, it would suit a noble and majestic breed
Arlington	Named after a city in Virginia, this name suggests loyalty and intelligence
Bristol	This Virginian city name would make a charming name for a small breed dog
Charlottesville	A city in Virginia, it would make a sophisticated name for a dog
Chesapeake	A great name for a dog because it's also the name of a Virginia city known for its natural beauty
Danville	A city in Virginia, it would make a friendly and joyful dog name
Fairfax	A city in Virginia that would make a dignified name for a dog
Hampton	A quaint and charming Virginia city, it would be a cute name for a small breed
Harrisonburg	This Virginian city name would suit a dog with a strong personality
Hopewell	A city in Virginia, it's a hopeful and optimistic name for a dog
Leesburg	A historic town in Virginia, it would make a noble dog name
Lynchburg	A historical city in Virginia, it's a unique and distinctive dog name
Manassas	A city in Virginia rich in history, it would make a unique dog name
Martinsville	A city in Virginia, it would make a unique and friendly dog name
Norfolk	This seaport city's name would make a perfect moniker for a water-loving pup
Petersburg	Named after a city in Virginia, this name suggests intelligence and dignity
Portsmouth	A Virginia city known for its naval shipyard, this name would fit a strong and proud dog
Radford	This Virginian city name would make a unique and strong dog name
Richmond	This is the capital city of Virginia, a strong and prestigious name for a dog
Roanoke	A unique name for a dog, it's inspired by the historic city in Virginia
Salem	A peaceful Virginia city and a serene dog name
Staunton	This Virginian city name would be a unique name for a dog
Suffolk	It's a charming city in Virginia and would make a delightful name for a pet
Waynesboro	A city in Virginia, it would make a distinctive and friendly dog name
Winchester	This name, like the Virginia city, is associated with elegance and style
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