Idaho Dog Names

Introduction

Located in the Northwestern area of the United States, Idaho is the 7^th least densely populated state. The northern part of the state, the Idaho Panhandle, utilizes the Pacific Time Zone, while the rest of the state uses the Mountain Time Zone. The state is rather mountainous and includes multiple stretches of the Rocky Mountains. Known as the “Gem State” for its reputation for gemstones, and numerous wilderness areas, when it comes to agriculture, the state is best known for its potato crop; one-third of the potatoes grown in the country are from Idaho.

An Idaho-inspired name is something to consider when seeking a name for your pooch. A state that offers a lot of variety, Idaho will have plenty of options for just the right moniker.

Idaho Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Idaho Dog

A well-known Idaho dog is Mo, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever who made international headlines after spending nine months on her own in the Idaho wilderness. Mo was found close to death on a ranch in Horseshoe Bend prior to being reunited with her family in Boise, Darwin and Cindy Cameron. During her time away, Mo had gone into survival mode, which continued as she settled back into her life at home. The Darwin’s report that she acts more like her old self with each passing week, however signs of her experience remain. The elderly dog initially experienced panic attacks, which led her to clear out a small den under the deck of her home where she would go to hide to feel safe. Mo also grabbed and ate a sparrow that that was nibbling at a bird feeder, something that the Cameron’s had not seen her do. The Cameron’s hypothesized that because Mo was too old to chase and catch squirrels, and few animals were around in the cold winter weather, she learned to hunt birds. Mo continues to ration her food and avoids the family camper that she used to love. In fact, if Darwin enters the camper, Mo runs for her den under the deck. The camper is the last place that Mo was before going missing when she went looking for Darwin, who had gone to get some tools. Mo turned 14 while she was missing and the Cameron’s intend to make the most of their time with her now that she has returned.

A well-known, two-legged dog from Washington was lost in East Idaho following a car accident where the dog, named Duncan Lou Who, was ejected from the car after it struck a bison. Duncan, a Boxer, is known worldwide from his YouTube videos. One video, where he visits the beach for the first time, has been viewed almost seven million times. After a night spent searching for the missing canine, Duncan was found, and though dehydrated and limping, he was in good shape with a few scrapes and cuts. Fortunately, Duncan was expected to make a full recovery.

A famous Idaho dog is not actually a real dog; Sweet Willy, who at 30 feet tall is the biggest Beagle in the world, is a bed and breakfast built by chainsaw artists Dennis J. Sullivan and his wife Frances Conklin. Dog Bark Park, where Sweet Willy is located, is a tourist attraction of its own, with other wooden sculptures of animals (like bears, moose and fish) to be seen. This unique attraction is located in north central Idaho.

Idaho Dog Name Considerations

You are not alone if you are having a hard time finding the right name for your new pup. This can be quite the challenge and you want to find a name that “fits” your dog while also means something to you. Since you will be calling the name of your dog many times over the years, it makes sense that you want to find just the right one. For those that have a fondness for the state of Idaho, whether as a result of living there or visiting, a name inspired by the state may be just right for your companion. Idaho and all that the state offers will be brought to mind every time you call the name of your new pal, providing frequent reminders of a place that has meaning to you.

A name inspired by Idaho may be a good fit because your dog reminds you of one from the state, whether due to his appearance, breed or behavior. Your new pal may exhibit an interest in something that brings Idaho to mind; from enjoying romps in the mountains or rivers, or a special interest in potatoes; from fetching them to nibbling on them.

Regardless of why you decide to seek an Idaho-inspired name, the state will provide plenty of options for choosing a moniker that best fits your canine friend.

Male Idaho Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Hayden A city in the northern part of Idaho, considered a suburb of Coeur d’Alene
0	Potato One-third of the potatoes grown in the United States are grown in Idaho
0	Pocatello An Idaho city located in the southeastern part of the state
0	Harmon Hall of Fame baseball player Harmon Killebrew was born in Idaho
0	Snake A major river that flows through the Snake River Plain in southern Idaho
0	Ketchum A small city in the central part of Idaho
0	Lewiston A city in the north central part of Idaho
0	Salmon For the Salmon River, which flows for 425 miles through central Idaho
0	Sawtooth For Sawtooth National Forest, 96% of which is located in Idaho
0	Farragut Farragut State Park is located in the northern part of Idaho
0	Bruneau Bruneau Dunes State Park includes multiple sand dunes and two small lakes
0	Henry Henrys Lake State Park, located 16 miles west of Yellowstone’s western boundary
0	Winchester For Winchester Lake State Park; Winchester Lake is at the base of the Craig Mountains
0	Walcott Lake Walcott State Park is located in the south-central part of the state
0	Joe For Saint Joe National Forest, located in Idaho’s panhandle
0	Nez Nez Perce National Forest, located in west-central Idaho
0	Redfish Redfish Lake, an alpine lake in central Idaho
0	Lewis Lewis-Clark State college, located in Lewiston, is a public undergraduate college
0	Craig For the Craig Mountains, located south of Lewiston
0	Bronco For the Boise State Broncos
0	Zion Zions Bank Building is the tallest building in Boise
0	Fork A famous Boise restaurant
0	Tautphaus A zoo located in Idaho Falls
0	Farnsworth For the Farnsworth TV and Pioneer Museum in Rigby Idaho
0	Gamlin For Gamlin Lake Conservation Area in Idaho
0	Trout The state fish of Idaho is the Cutthroat Trout
0	Huckleberry The state fruit of Idaho
0	Garnet The state gem is the Star Garnet
0	Pine Idaho’s state tree is the Western White Pine
0	Custer For Custer Ghost Town
0	Ernest Ernest Hemingway’s grave is in Idaho

Female Idaho Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Boise The capital and most populated city in Idaho
0	Meridian The third largest city in Idaho, located in the west central part of the state
0	Alice Alice Lake is an alpine lake located in the Sawtooth Mountains
0	Amber North Amber Lake is an alpine lake in the Boulder Mountains
0	Edna Edna Lake is an alpine lake in Boise county
0	Imogene Imogene Lake is an alpine lake in the Sawtooth Mountains
0	Challis Challis National Forest is located in east central part of Idaho
0	Kootenai Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, located in northern Idaho, about 20 miles from the Canadian border
0	Kaniksu For Kaniksu National Forest, located in the panhandle of Idaho, as well as the northeastern part of Washington and northwestern part of Montana
0	Payette For Payette National Forest which is located in west central Idaho
0	Nampa The Idaho city with the second largest population in the state
0	Regan Regan Lake is a small alpine lake in Idaho
0	Lily Lily Lake is a small alpine lake upstream from Redfish Lake
0	Lemhe For the Lemhe River, located in Idaho, which is 60 miles
0	Ponderosa Ponderosa State Park is located in west-central Idaho
0	Lucky Lucky Peak State Park is located east of Boise
0	Picabo Picabo Street, an Olympic skier, was born in Idaho
0	Shoshone For Shoshone Falls, a waterfall on the Snake River in the southern part of Idaho
0	Hiawatha The Route of the Hiawatha mountain bike or hike trail is 15 miles long
0	Lava For Lava Hot Springs, a small city near Pocatello that is known for its numerous hot springs
0	Appaloosa Appaloosa Museum and Heritage tells the story of the Appaloosa; located in Moscow, Idaho
0	Hailey A city in the central part of Idaho
0	Julia For Julia Davis Park, located in Boise
0	Palouse A region that includes north central Idaho and parts of southeastern Washington; a major agricultural area
0	Gem Idaho is known as the “Gem State”
0	Panida A small community theater located in northern Idaho
0	Albeni Albeni Falls is a natural waterfall found on the Pend Oreille River
0	Carmela For Carmela Vinyards in Glenns Ferry, Idaho
0	Willy For the 30-foot tall “Sweet Willy” who is the biggest Beagle in the world, as well as a bed and breakfast