Introduction
Dog Names Meaning Family in Pop Culture
Have you ever thought about the Presidential family and how "normal" they are - or how "normal" they can be? When one runs for the highest seat in the government of the United States of America, any privacy, and potential normalcy comes to an end. During the campaign, the media, as well as any opponents, will capture anything the candidate or family member does and make it known to the public, whether one considers it appropriate or not. Once elected, not only is the President placed under scrutiny but also all of the members of the family become targets of the media or paparazzi. While it is true that this media attention is not a new phenomenon, it is something to which spouses and children must adjust, and "normal" life changes for them. Sometimes, one of the adjustments made by the family something so fundamental that we take it for granted - like having a family pet.
Our pop culture spotlight today is Mildred “Millie” Kerr Bush, an English Springer Spaniel who was the pet of President George H.W. and Barbara Bush. Millie, named after a long-time friend of the Bush’s, is credited as being the “most famous dog in White House history.” This loyal and loving presidential pet was even mentioned in one of President Bush’s speeches in 1992 when he was running for re-election, with the President commenting that she knew more about foreign policy than either of his two then opponents.
Millie authored a book titled, “Millie’s Book: As Dictated to Barbara Bush,” released in August 1990 and, in that same year, going clear to the top of the New York Times bestseller nonfiction list. Being quite the photogenic canine, she was captured in many endearing and selfless moments with Mrs. Bush and the President himself during her tenure as White House pet.
Millie also honored her beloved human family when, in 1989, she produced a litter of six pups, also pictured with the President and his wife in many warm and tender moments. Two of her offspring also became Presidential Pets when Mille’s son, Ranger, became the favorite of President George H. W. Bush and her son, Spot Fletcher, became a presidential dog when President George W. Bush got the job and moved into the White House.
Dog Name Meaning Family Considerations
Male Dog Names Meaning Family
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Jones
Middle English family of Johns
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Kinion
English name meaning of the family
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Abaven
Armenian word meaning protector
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Alastair
Scottish word meaning defender of mankind
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Alexander
Greek word meaning protector of mankind
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Diamond
Bridge protector for boys
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Edward
Protector of prosperity
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Hector
Greek word meaning to restrain, defend
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Howard
Name meaning high guard
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Osman
Word meaning divine protection
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Raymond
Word meaning wise protector
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Sigmund
Name meaning victory and protection
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Skylar
Name meaning protection and shelter
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Richmond
Name meaning strong protector
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Warren
Name meaning protector
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Jay
Latin word for a bird in the Crow family
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Van
Scandinavian word meaning from the family of; unisex name
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Aasim
African word meaning protector, guardian
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Adelmo
German word meaning noble protector
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Aimon
An Irish word meaning rich protector
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Blaz
Name meaning unwaivering protector
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Aemilius
A Roman family clan name
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Louis
Famous French name of royal family for centuries
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Marius
Roman clan name Hammer, sailor
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Murray
Scottish name meaning from the sea; ancient Scottish clan name
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Naiser
African word meaning founder of clans
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Quade
Gaelic word from the Scottish clan McQuade
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Quincy
French name meaning from the place owned by the fifth son; derived from Roman clan name
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Stuart
Scottish family name of many Kings of England
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Terrence
English origin; Roman clan name
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Female Dog Names Meaning Family
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Kyna
Greek for family, kin
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Fallon
Ruling family
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Alicia
From a noble family
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Jasmin
Persian word meaning a flower in the olive family
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Arayan
Indian word meaning of noble birth or family
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Tanya
Indian word for of the family Tanya
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Amynta
Latin-American word meaning protector
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Clarimonde
Name meaning brilliant protector
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Deandra
Name meaning divine protector of men
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Delma
Name meaning noble protector
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Caimile
Name meaning a family is born
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Kuldeen
Means light of the family
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Kim
Means bold family
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Loraina
Family name of French Royalty
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Mallory
Popular name of a character on the TV series "Family Ties"
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Tomiko
Japanese name meaning born in wealthy family
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Wanda
German for slender, young tree; family; wanderer
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Valerie
Feminine of Roman family clan Valerius
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Millie
Latin diminutive of Emily; feminine form of a Roman family name Aemillius
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Chiyo
Japanese word meaning eternal, thousand generations
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Hideyo
Japanese word meaning superior generations
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Kameya
Japanese word meaning generations of tortoise or slow-moving dog?
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Kiyo
Japanese word meaning happy generations
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Marcie
Latin word derived from Roman clan Marcius
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Octaviana
Latin word for eighth; feminine of Octavius, a clan name of a Roman emperor
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Petronilla
Greek word for rock; derived from Roman clan Petronius
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Sheelagh
Irish variation of Sheila or Celia; a Roman clan name
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Tahna
Russian word abbreviation of Tatiana; feminine of Royal Family clan name Tatius
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Fabiana
Latin feminine for Fabian; Roman clan name Fabius which means bean grower
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Flavia
Latin derivative from clan of Flavius which means yellow; refers to bearers hair color
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