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Wisconsin Dog Names

Updated: April 25, 2024

Welcome to our dedicated page that celebrates the spirit of the Badger State through the joyful lens of canine companionship. As a dog lover from Wisconsin, you understand that your furry friend deserves a name as special as they are and as rich in history and culture as the state you call home. From names inspired by famous Wisconsinites to those drawn from landmarks, sports teams, and even local cuisine, our page offers a diverse range of options to perfectly encapsulate your dog’s personality and your shared Wisconsin pride.

Each name on our curated list reflects the unique charm and character of Wisconsin. Whether you're a Cheesehead by heart, an admirer of Wisconsin's stunning landscapes, a connoisseur of its delectable dairy, or a fan of its bustling cities and quaint towns, we have the perfect name suggestions to help you express your love for your pet and your state. So, sit back, relax, and explore our page to find that perfect name that will make your beloved pooch stand out at the dog park.

Name Reason to Choose
Algoma This city in Wisconsin can be a unique name for a dog
Ashland A city in Wisconsin, suitable for a strong, independent dog
Avalon A town in Wisconsin, this could be a unique dog name
Badger State animal
Baraboo A city in Wisconsin, this could make a unique dog name
Barley A key ingredient in beer, which Wisconsin is known for
Bayfield This is a charming city in northern Wisconsin that offers a great name for a dog
Beloit A city in Wisconsin, ideal for a lively, energetic dog
Birch For the many birch trees found across Wisconsin
Bison For the bison that roam Wisconsin's prairies
Bluff For the bluffs found throughout Wisconsin
Brandy State's favorite liquor
Bratwurst State's popular sausage
Brewer For the Milwaukee Brewers
Brookfield City in the state
Bucky Mascot for UW-Madison
Cedar For the many cedar trees in Wisconsin
Cheddar Famous type of cheese made in the state
Cheese Popular dairy state product
Colby Cheese originating in Colby, WI
Crandon A small city in Wisconsin, this could make a cute dog name
Cudahy A city in Wisconsin, this could make a unique dog name
Dane Named after Dane County in Wisconsin
Delavan City in the state
Dells For the Wisconsin Dells
Delton A town in Wisconsin, this could be a unique dog name
Door Door County, known for cherries
Durand Named after a city in Wisconsin, it can be a good dog name
Eagle For the eagles that soar over Wisconsin's lakes
Eau For Eau Claire, city in the state
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Wisconsin Famous People

Naming your dog after a famous person from Wisconsin could be a fun way to honor that person.
Name Description
Aldo After Aldo Leopold, a renowned environmentalist and author from Madison
Ameche Don Ameche was a famous actor from Kenosha
Evers In honor of Tony Evers, the Governor of Wisconsin
Favre In honor of Brett Favre, a legendary quarterback for the Green Bay Packers
Follette For Robert M. La Follette, a prominent political leader from Wisconsin
Golda Paying homage to Golda Meir, a former Israeli Prime Minister who attended school in Milwaukee
Hank After Hank Aaron, who played for the Milwaukee Braves
Harley Dedicated to one of the founders of the famous motorcycle brand, Arthur Davidson
Hasselbeck Elizabeth Hasselbeck is a television personality who attended Boston College
Houdini It's a tribute to the world-famous magician who lived in Appleton, Wisconsin
Hubbard Named for Gurdon Saltonstall Hubbard who was famous in the fur trade
Kohl For Herbert Kohl, a former U.S. Senator and businessman from Milwaukee
Koss John C. Koss is a businessman and inventor from Milwaukee
Lambeau Named after Earl Louis Lambeau, a founder, player and coach for the Green Bay Packers
Lapham From Increase A. Lapham, a founding figure in many Wisconsin institutions
Les Les Paul, a famous guitarist and inventor, hailed from Waukesha
Libby Elizabeth 'Libby' Montee, the first known woman lawyer in Wisconsin
Muir A nod to naturalist John Muir, who did significant work in Wisconsin
Pabst Captain Frederick Pabst was a noted beer brewer in Milwaukee
Ringling The Ringling brothers were famous circus owners from Baraboo
Rodgers Named after Aaron Rodgers, a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers
Selma Selma Blair, a renowned actress, was born in Southfield
Thorp Thorp, named after the city, is also the surname of a prominent Wisconsin family
Vilas Inspired by William Freeman Vilas, a politician from Madison
Yount Robin Yount is a former professional baseball player, spent his entire 20-year career with the Milwaukee Brewers
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Wisconsin Nature Inspired

Wisconsin's natural beauty can provide inspiration for dog names.
Name Description
Apostle The Apostle Islands are a group of 22 islands in Lake Superior
Badger The state animal of Wisconsin
Birch After the birch trees that grow in the state
Bluff This name is inspired by the beautiful bluffs that can be found in the state
Brat Bratwursts are a popular food in Wisconsin
Brewer An homage to the state's rich brewing history
Brule A tribute to the Brule River State Forest
Bucky The mascot of the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Cheddar The state is famous for its cheddar cheese
Cheese A playful nod to Wisconsin's famous cheese industry
Dairy An ode to the state's rich dairy farming tradition
Dells For the Wisconsin Dells, a popular tourist destination
Eagle A tribute to the state's healthy population of bald eagles
Evergreen Named after the evergreen trees that are abundant in the Wisconsin wilderness
Fox The Fox River is a major waterway in Wisconsin
Harley Harley-Davidson motorcycles originated in Wisconsin
Kinni Short for Kinnickinnic River, a popular fly fishing spot
Lager A nod to the state's history of beer brewing
Maple For the state's beautiful maple trees
Meadow Inspired by the lush meadows of Wisconsin
Milwaukee The largest city in the state
Musky The muskellunge is the state fish of Wisconsin
Packer For the Green Bay Packers, the state's beloved NFL team
Potosi A charming small town in Wisconsin
Superior In honor of Lake Superior, bordering Wisconsin to the north
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Wisconsin Landmarks

Naming your dog after a Wisconsin landmark could show your appreciation for that place.
Name Description
Ashland A city on Lake Superior
Badger The state animal of Wisconsin
Beloit A city in southern Wisconsin
Bratwurst A popular food in Wisconsin
Brewer After the Milwaukee Brewers
Bucky The mascot of the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Cheesehead This is a nickname for Wisconsinites, especially Packers fans
Dells After the Wisconsin Dells, a popular tourist destination
EauClaire A city in Wisconsin
Fonzie A statue in Milwaukee is dedicated to 'The Fonz' from Happy Days
Harley The well-known motorcycle company, Harley-Davidson, was founded in Milwaukee
Kenosha A city on Lake Michigan
Kinnickinnic A river in Milwaukee
LaCrosse A city on the Mississippi River
Lambeau Home of the Green Bay Packers
Madison Wisconsin's state capital
Marquette After Marquette University in Milwaukee
Mendota One of the lakes in Madison
Milwaukee The largest city in Wisconsin
Pabst A historic brewery in Milwaukee
Packer The local NFL team is the Green Bay Packers
Racine A city on the shore of Lake Michigan
Sheboygan A city on Lake Michigan
Superior A city on Lake Superior
Waukesha A city in southeastern Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Sports Teams

Naming your dog after a Wisconsin sports team or player could show your support for that team.
Name Description
Arron Tribute to Aaron Rodgers, a Green Bay Packers player
Badger Named after the University of Wisconsin-Madison mascot
Bart Tribute to Bart Starr, a former Green Bay Packers player
Braun After Ryan Braun, a Milwaukee Brewers player
Brewer A tribute to the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Team
Bucky This is the name of the Wisconsin Badgers' mascot
Bud For Bud Selig, former owner of the Milwaukee Brewers
Camp After Camp Randall Stadium, where the Badgers play
Driver For Donald Driver, a former Green Bay Packers player
Favre Pays homage to Brett Favre, a former Green Bay Packers player
Fiserv Named after Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Named after Giannis Antetokounmpo, a player for the Milwaukee Bucks
Hader Tribute to Josh Hader, a Milwaukee Brewers player
Hank Named after Hank the Dog, unofficial mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers
Jordy Named after Jordy Nelson, a former Green Bay Packers player
Khris For Khris Middleton, a Milwaukee Bucks player
Lambeau After Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers
Lombardi After Vince Lombardi, a legendary Green Bay Packers coach
Milwaukee The largest city in the state, home to multiple sports teams
Molitor Named after Paul Molitor, a former Milwaukee Brewers player
Nitschke For Ray Nitschke, a former Green Bay Packers player
Packer A nod to the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin's NFL team
Reggie A nod to Reggie White, a former Green Bay Packers player
Uecker For Bob Uecker, a Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster
Yelich After Christian Yelich, a Milwaukee Brewers player
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Wisconsin City Names

Naming your dog after a Wisconsin city could show your love for that location.
Name Description
Appleton Named after a city in Wisconsin, it could also be a cute name for a small dog
Ashland A city in northern Wisconsin, it could be a good name for a dog that loves the outdoors
Beloit A city in Wisconsin, and it sounds both strong and friendly
EauClaire Named after a city in Wisconsin, it's unique and sophisticated
FondDuLac This unique Wisconsin city name could suit a dog with a distinctive personality
Greenbay For fans of the Packers, this is a perfect choice
Janesville A city in southern Wisconsin, it could make a distinguished name for a dog
Kenosha It's a city on Lake Michigan, and it sounds like a strong, adventurous dog name
LaCrosse Named after a city in Wisconsin, it's unique and sporty
Madison It's the capital of Wisconsin and a popular dog name
Manitowoc A city on Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, it could suit a dog with a calm and serene personality
Marshfield A city in central Wisconsin, it could be a good name for a dog that loves the outdoors
Menomonie For a dog that loves exploring, this Wisconsin city name is perfect
Milwaukee This city is known for its breweries, and the name could be a fun nod to that
Oshkosh The name of a city in Wisconsin, and it sounds playful and energetic
Plymouth A city in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, it could make a distinguished name for a dog
Racine It's a city in Wisconsin and also a unique dog name
RiverFalls This Wisconsin city name could be a good fit for a water-loving dog
Sheboygan A Wisconsin city located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Perfect for a water-loving pup
StevensPoint A city in central Wisconsin, it could make a good name for a sporting or hunting dog
SturgeonBay It's a city in Wisconsin, and it could suit a dog that loves to swim
Superior Named after a city in Wisconsin, it's a strong and bold dog name
Waukesha For a dog that enjoys outdoor activities, this Wisconsin city name is fitting
Wausau This Wisconsin city name could be a good fit for a dog that loves to explore
Whitewater A city in Wisconsin, and it could be a good name for an active and energetic dog
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