Introduction
Officially known as the Republic of Belarus, Belarus is a landlocked country located in Eastern Europe. The country is bordered by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. More than 40% of the land in Belarus is forested and service industries and manufacturing make up the majority of the country’s economic sector. The population of Belarus is around 9.49 million and more than 70% live in urban areas of the country.
As you search for a unique name for your canine companion, take a look at Belarus. The country has plenty to offer when it comes to unique ideas; one of which may be just right for your pup.
Belarus Dog Names In Pop Culture
Also known as the Russian Wolfhound, the Borzoi is a breed of dog that originated in Russia. The breed has a shape that is similar to that of a Greyhound and is a member of the Sighthound family. The breed can be described as “long-haired” Greyhounds and can be quite large; male Borzoi often weigh over 100 pounds! The Borzoi typically has a long coat that can be curly, wavy or straight, with a thick section of curly hair found around their neck. Any color is possible in the Borzoi, though white with patches is the most commonly seen. Dogs of the breed are athletic, usually quiet and are relatively independent. The Borzoi participated in hunting trials that were held during the era of the Tsars. During the trials, dogs of the breed went with mounted hunters and Foxhounds on the Russian steppe. While the majority of the dogs’ kills were hares and other small game, the hunters tested their dogs on wolves. These trials were not only sport, but tests for choosing which Borzoi to breed; those who were the quickest and smartest went on to reproduce.
There are quite a few Borzoi to be found in pop culture. In Leonard Tolstoy’s novel War and Peace, there is a wolf hunting scene depicted in book seven in chapters three to six that include dogs of the breed. Walt Disney’s 1955 film Lady and the Tramp includes a Borzoi, a stray male named Boris who is from the pound and who speaks with a Russian accent. The Borzoi brothers, Rocket, Missile and Jet are featured in the Japanese manga series Ginga Legend Weed, that is written and illustrated by Yoshiro Takahashi.
Dogs of the Borzoi breed can be successful show dogs. At the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held in 2018, a Borzoi named Lucy won best in Hound group, becoming the 5th Borzoi to win in the category since 1930. Lucy is known officially as My Sassy Girl and won Reserve Best in Show in 2016, while coming in second in the Westminster Dog Show the same year.
Belarus Dog Name Considerations
Choosing a name for your pooch can be a real challenge. If you are struggling to settle on a moniker for your canine companion, know that you are not alone. When you think about it, it makes sense that the decision would be a challenge. After all, you will be calling the name of your pup many times, hopefully for years to come. Ideally, you will feel good about your choice.
One way to find unique name ideas is to look to different places that have some meaning to you. Within that particular place, you can often find options that will bring that place to mind each time you call for your pup. If you have positive feelings about Belarus, the country may be just where to turn for ideas. You may also look to the country if your pup reminds you of a dog from there or is of a breed that originated in the area.
No matter your reasons for looking to Belarus for ideas, you will find that the country offers plenty of opportunities for you to consider, one of which may be an ideal fit for your new friend.
Male Belarus Dog Names
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Minsk
The capital and largest city of Belarus
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Bary
For Barysaw, a city in Belarus near the Berezina River
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Stowbtsy
A town in the Minsk region of Belarus that is located on the Neman River
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Byerazino
A town in Belarus located on the Berezina River
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Lyuban
A town in south central Belarus
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Kletsk
A city in Belarus located on the Lan River
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Chervyen
A town n central Belarus
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Kapyl
An urban settlement in Belarus located about 56 miles southwest of Minsk
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Polotsk
A historical city in Belarus that is located on the Dvina River
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Lepiel
A town in northern Belarus
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Baran
A town in eastern Belarus
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Braslaw
A town located in the far north of Belarus
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Sy
For Syanno, a city on the southern shore of Senno Lake
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Mogilev
A city in east central Belarus
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Gomel
The city in Belarus with the second largest population
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Mazyr
A Belarus city located on the Pripyat River
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Dnieper
For the Dnieper River which flows through Belarus
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Brosno
For Lake Brosno, which is located in the Tver region
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Neman
For the Neman River, which begins in Belarus
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Ruslan
For Belarusian ice hockey player Ruslan Salei
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Maksim
For Belarusian poet Maksim Bahdanovic
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Art
For Artsiom Parakhouski, a Belarusian professional basketball player
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Zhores
For Zhores Alferov, a Belarusian, Soviet and Russian physicist and academic
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Alexander
For Alexander Rybak a Belarusian-Norwegian singer-composer, violinist, pianist, writer and actor
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Leanid
For Leanid Karneyenka, a Belarusian cross country skier
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Vasil
For Vasil Kiryienka, a racing cyclist from Belarus
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Pavel
For Pavel Kryvitski, a Belarusian hammer thrower
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Dmitry
For Dmitry Lapkes, a sabre fencer from Belarus
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Yury
For Yury Suvorau, a swimmer from Belarus
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Braslau
For Braslau Lakes National Park
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Female Belarus Dog Names
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Zhodzina
A city in Belarus that is located about 50 kilometers northeast of Minsk
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Vileyka
A city located in the northern part of Belarus
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Maryina
For Maryina Horka, a town in central Belarus
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Staryya
For Staryya Darohi, a town in the central part of Belarus
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Fani
For Fanipal, a city in Belarus that is located 15 miles southwest of Minsk
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Krupki
A small city in northern Belarus
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Kalozha
For the Kalozha Church, a historical church in Belarus
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Uzda
A city in the Minsk region of Belarus
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Myory
A town in the Vitebsk Region of Belarus
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Horki
A town in eastern Belarus
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Vietka
A small, historical town in Belarus
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Kobryn
A city in the Brest region of Belarus, located in the southwest corner
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Ivanava
A city in southern Belarus
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Zhabinka
A city in the southwest corner of Belarus
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Lida
A city in western Belarus
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Orsha
A Belarus city that is situated on the fork of the Dnieper and Arshytsa rivers
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Berezina
For the Berezina River, a tributary of the Dnieper River
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Yaselda
For the Yaselda River, located in southwest Belarus
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Keta
For Keta Lake, a freshwater lake in north-central Russia
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Kizi
For Lake Kizi, a freshwater lake in Russia
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Draniki
Potato pancakes that are popular in Belarus
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Machanka
A sauce that is popular in Belarus and cooked from multiple incredients
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Olga
For Belarusian gymnast Olga Korbut
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Natalia
For Belarusian singer Natalia Podolskaya
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Anastasia
For Anastasia Ivankova, a gymnast from Belarus
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Darya
For Darya Domracheva, a biathlete from Belarus
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Tatiana
For Tatiana Drozdovskaya, a Belarusian sailor
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Melitina
For Melitina Staniouta, a rhythmic gymnast from Minsk
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Ida
For Ida Rosenthal, a businesswoman and dressmaker born in Belarus
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Yelena
For Yelena Leuchanka, a Belarusian professional women’s basketball player
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