Introduction
Arizona Dog Names in Pop Culture
The Chihuahua, a small Terrier type whose origins are shrouded in mystery, is said to be the unofficial dog of Arizona though most agree the dog officially developed in Mexico. It is no surprise that Arizona loves its Chihuahuas considering the infusional of Mexican culture and tradition found throughout the state. Chihuahuas are excellent companions and appear as docile pocket pooches on both the silver screen and among the masses. Names such as Bella and Tink fit perfectly for these Arizona dogs, but one Chihuahua stands out among the rest. In the 1990's and early 2000's, Taco Bell ran several television commercials featuring a taco-loving Chihuahua. Though the Chihuahua was unnamed, most people referred to the Chihuahua as the Taco Bell Dog. However, one of the featured Chihuahua's real names was Taco, though he was only a stand-in for the real star, Gidget.
The Chihuahua got a lot of attention during these years, and its breed popularity soared as a result, especially in Arizona. Arizona is home to several Chihuahua inspired dog events. In Tuscon in southern Arizona, country music station KIIM 99.5 holds an annual Chihuahua race while the Arizona Taco Festival at Salt River in the Phoenix Metro area holds an annual Chihuahua beauty pageant where all the proceeds go to local Chihuahua rescue groups. The mid to late 2000's saw the much-needed decrease in unwanted Chihuahua populations and a decrease in euthanizations as a result of the rising popularity and increasing education on the importance of spaying and neutering pets. The national attention of the Taco Bello Dog with its Mexican stylized Spanish dialect and signature catchphrase, "yo quiero, Taco Bell," may have played a large role in identifying the Chihuahua as an Arizona dog. Â
While Chihuahuas inspire Arizona dogs names, other people recognize the unique beauty Arizona offers for the outdoorsy types. Many people living in the state enjoy the outdoors and bring their dogs on vacation or day trips while traveling the state, so Arizona has a dog-loving culture. Many restaurants, hotels, and lodges are dog-friendly and encourage you to play and spend time with your four-legged companions. One does not have to look far to find dog-friendly establishments all over the state. Almost all tourist attractions are dog-friendly in Arizona and can be used as inspiration for your dog's name. Tombstone, for example, is a popular historical boom town turned tourist attraction that allows your dog in to see the sights, including the face Bird Cage Theater. Arizona dogs live the good life with all the outdoor possibilities and a state culture geared towards fun and active lifestyles.    Â
Arizona Dog Name Considerations
Male Arizona Dog Names
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Blaze
The sun blazes hot in Arizona
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Dusty
The Arizona dust storms are notorious in the Southwest
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6 |
Biscuit
"It's Prescott, like a biscuit"
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6 |
Jerome
An old mining city built in the mountain and now a popular arts and music destination
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6 |
Watson
A lake in Prescott, Arizona
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6 |
Bear
Arizona is home to a large population of black bear
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5 |
Prescott
Prescott, a historic city in central Arizona, was once the Capitol seat
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4 |
Cactus Jack
A local bar in Phoenix known for its live music and poker tournaments
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4 |
Tonto
The fifth largest national Park in the U.S. and in Arizona
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4 |
Lowell
One of the country's oldest observatories and located in Flagstaff, Arizona
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3 |
Chimi
Short for the popular deep-fried burrito known as the chimichanga
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3 |
Yote
The nickname Yotes is given to the Arizona NHL Coyotes
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3 |
Dune
The dunes, located near Yuma, Arizona, are excellent for off-roading in dune buggies
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3 |
Baxter
The Arizona Diamondback's mascot's name
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3 |
Gilbert
William Gilbert provided land for the Eastern Arizona Railway
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3 |
Hoover
The Hoover Dam is a site to see in Arizona
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2 |
Saguaro
A towering cactus growing up to 40 feet tall and the Arizona state wildflower
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2 |
Wren
Reference to the Arizona State bird, the cactus wren
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1 |
Monte
Reference to the famous Monte Vista hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona
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1 |
Winslow
"Standing on the corner in Winslow, Arizona."
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1 |
Picacho
Picacho Peak is a hard-to-miss peak situation between Phoenix and Tuscan, Arizona
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Copper
Arizona is the "Copper State"
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Taco
The perfect name for a spicy little Chihuahua, the unofficial dog of Arizona
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Roose
Reference to the Lake Roosevelt, Arizona's largest lake
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Humprey
Humpreys Mountain in Flagstaff, Arizona is home to the San Francisco Peaks
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Nanook
The name of Arizona brothers' dog in "The Lost Boys" film
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Gilbert
An incorporated town in Arizona once known as the "hay capital of the world"
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Tombstone
The famous silver mining boom town of Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp, and the Clanton brothers
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Lute
Homage to great Lute Olsen, the former Arizona basketball coach
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Greer
An Arizona town situated in the White Mountains
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Female Arizona Dog Names
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Bisbee
A mining town in southeastern Arizona now know for its art and live music
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8 |
Sedona
An Arizona city most notable for its red rock formations
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7 |
Sahuarita
A small town in Pima county Arizona, first inhabited by the ancient Hohokam people
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7 |
Zinnia
A small shrub with many colored flowers and common in Arizona
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6 |
Sharlot
Sharlot Hall was a poet, historian, and the first woman to hold an office in the Arizona Territory
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6 |
Ruby
A ghost town in southwest Arizona
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6 |
Chelly
Reference to Canyon de Chelly, an ancient pueblo built into the cliffs
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6 |
Pink
Reference to the famous Pink Jeep Tours of Sedona, Arizona
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6 |
Marana
A city near Tuscan well known for its hiking trails
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5 |
Penny
The roof of the Arizona State Capitol building is made of copper and equivalent to 4.8 million pennies
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5 |
Tuzi
Short for Tuzigoot, a National monument in Arizona
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4 |
Cotton
Arizona is the birth place of Pima Cotton
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4 |
Willow
The desert willow is native to Arizona
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Casablanca
A 1942 romantic drama filmed partially in Arizona
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3 |
London
The original London Bridge was shipped and put back together stone by stone in Lake Havasu, Arizona
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3 |
Juniper
An abundant tree in the Arizona desert
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3 |
Sierra
Sierra Vista is an outdoor playground and the humming bird capital of the U.S.
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3 |
Estrella
A planned community near Goodyear, Arizona
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3 |
Rita
Reference to Santa Rita Mountains near Tuscan
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2 |
Sonora
Reference to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona
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Senita
A columnar cactus with pink flowers
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Mirage
The Arizona heat waves can play tricks on your eyes
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Catalina
A majestic mountain range in Oro Valley, Arizona near Tuscan
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Holliday
A reference to the famous Doc Holliday
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Turquoise
A brilliant blue stone and the gemstone of Arizona
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Kachina
A spirit of the Hopi people that personifies things in the real world
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Page
A northern Arizona city situated on Lake Powell
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Margarita
A tequila cocktail so popular it has its own annual festival in Arizona
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Manzanita
A small tree found in Arizona with bright red branches
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Danica
Famous racecar driver, Danica Patrick, is from Arizona
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Florence
A historic city in south central Arizona
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Community Dogs with Arizona Names
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