Introduction
Independence Day Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
Several names in pop culture can draw ties to American Independence Day but probably one of the most well known Independence Day dogs is Boomer, the loyal Labrador Retriever of the Hiller family in the 1996 movie, Independence Day. When an alien invasion threatens all of mankind, Steven Hiller, portrayed by Will Smith is deployed to deal with the threat, leaving behind his fiance and child, Jasmine Dubrow (Vivica A. Fox) and Dylan Dubrow-Hiller (Ross Bagley) in Los Angeles, not knowing what will happen. The alien force begins its siege by attacking the major cities of the world, including L.A. Jasmine and Dylan, accompanied by their faithful Labrador, Boomer, make their way out of the attacked city to reunite with Steven Hiller at a military installation where U.S. President Whitmore, portrayed by Bill Pullman, is operating out of as well. There is one particular scene in the movie where Jasmine, Dylan, and Boomer are trying to outrun a massive tunnel of flames and Jasmine busts through a door to a safe place but realizes Boomer is not with them. Jasmine screams for Boomer to come and the dog obediently jumps over a car and into the safe spot just as the flames engulf the entire tunnel, instantly killing everyone. It is a special cinematic moment that had people shouting and crying for joy in the movie theater as Boomer makes it to safety.
Another famous dog with an Independence Day name is Hamilton Pug, who also has a brother named, Rufus. Hamilton is a rags to riches story about an unwanted shelter dog in Ohio who made his way to New York City. He is aptly named Hamilton, who was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and consequently one of only two people on a U.S. Bill that was not President. Hamilton shares that in common with Benjamin Franklin. Alexander Hamilton was the New York Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation and leaves a strong legacy behind in New York City and the State. Hamilton Pug is a leader and spokesdog for shelter dogs everywhere and focuses his energy on raising awareness of the shelter dog from the very city his totem spirit name, Alexander Hamilton, is from. Hamilton, known affectionately as Ham, become a brother to Rufus, another Pug. Rufus too has an Independence Day-themed name. His name means red, which fits the red of red, white, and blue; the colors of Old Glory.
Independence Day Inspired Dog Name Considerations
Choosing a patriotic dog name for your newly adopted puppy or dog under the Independence Day theme requires a little consideration. You may want to give your dog a historically significant name, like Betsy, Hamilton, or Abigail. Alternately, you may want to provide your pooch with a movie inspired name like Jasmine, Pullman, or Goldie (after Jeff Goldblum, of course). Another consideration to make is in a patriotic motif, like the colors red, white, and blue. Under this influence, you might name your dog Ruby, Bianca, or Azule. If you have a pair of puppies you want to keep together, you might consider a joint naming theme like Stars and Stripes.
When it comes to dog colors, sizes, and breeds owners have to take little consideration. Some names do suggest coat color tones, like Ruby, Rufus, and Bianca but generally, these the names are universal. The one consideration a dog owner might want to take is in the breed of dog or rather, lack thereof. America is known as a melting pot of peoples and cultures from all parts of the world, so shelter dogs and mongrel mix-breeds in need of a safe harbor are perfect for this theme since they represent many breeds in one dog.
Male Independence Day Inspired Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
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Boomer
Something that makes a big booming sound, like canon fire
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| 2 |
Justice
And Justice for All
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| 2 |
Banner
The Stars and Stripes
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| 1 |
Levi
Short for Jeff Goldblum's character David Levinson
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| 1 |
Benji
Short for Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father
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| 1 |
Patriot
The men and women of liberty
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| 1 |
Rufus
A name meaning red and referring to the colors of the flag
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| 0 |
Americo
A variation of America
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| -1 |
Will
A reference to Will Smith in Independence Day, the movie
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| -1 |
Pullman
Bill Pullman has a moving speech as President in Independence Day
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| -1 |
Franklin
A funny and brilliant Founding Father of the U.S.
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| -1 |
Jefferson
Founding Father and U.S. President
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| -1 |
Adam
After John Adams, Founding Father and President
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| -1 |
Dylan
Steven Hiller's son in Independence Day
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| -1 |
Julius
David Levinson's father in the movie, Independence Day
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| -1 |
Stripes
A perfect match for Stars
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| -1 |
Revere
A famous midnight rider
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| -1 |
Sam
The shortened nickname of Uncle Sam, the U.S.
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| -1 |
Washington
General turned first U.S. President
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| -1 |
Fremont
Meaning free man
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| -1 |
Casimir
Father of the American Calvary under Washington
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| -1 |
Lex
Short for Lexington, the site of a major battle for independence
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| -1 |
Hamilton
Founding Father and Father of the U.S. Treasury Dept.
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| -1 |
Azule
The color blue, from Old Glory
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| -1 |
Austin
Austin Dabney was a slave turned revolutionary
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| -1 |
Horatio
Horatio Gates was a retired British soldier who fought for American independence
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Thaddeus
Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Polish engineer who fought for independence
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| -1 |
Patrick
Give me Liberty or give me death - Patrick Henry
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| -1 |
Silas
Silas Deane was sent abroad to France to gain support for the revolution
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| -2 |
Quaid
Randy Quaid was insane and funny in Independence Day
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Female Independence Day Inspired Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
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| 2 |
Stars
The perfect companion to Stripes
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| 2 |
July
The month of American Independence
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| 2 |
Summer
The season of American Independence
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| 2 |
Lydia
Lydia Darragh was a Quaker who warned Washington of a British Attack
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| 2 |
Mercy
Having compassion
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| 2 |
Salem
Salem Poor was a hero at Bunker Hill
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| 2 |
Scarlett
The color of blood, symbolized on the American Flag
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| 2 |
Stella
A variation of Stars
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| 2 |
Ruby
A symbolic color red, for the American Flag
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| 1 |
Liberty
A symbolic word of freedom in the U.S.
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| 1 |
Peyton
Peyton Randolph is known as the father of the country before Washington took the title
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| 0 |
Betsy
A reference to Betsy Ross, creator of the first American Flag
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| 0 |
Jasmine
Will Smith's fiance in Independence Day
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| 0 |
Constance
Jeff Goldblum's former wife and adviser to the President in Independence Day
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| 0 |
Goldie
A reference to Jeff Goldblum form Independence Day
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| 0 |
Abigail
John Adams' wife and partner
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| 0 |
Belle
A reference to the Liberty Bell
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| 0 |
Freeda
A variation of Freedom
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| 0 |
America
Land of the free and home of the brave
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| 0 |
Hope
What all revolutionaries have for the future
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| 0 |
Amnesty
A word meaning free
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| 0 |
Avasa
A word meaning free
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| 0 |
Starlee
A name inspired by the Stars of Old Glory
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| 0 |
Anthem
The song of Independence
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| 0 |
Molly
Molly Pitcher was given a non-commission officer's rank in General Washington's Army
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Polly
Polly Cooper was an Oneida Indian woman who helped the Army at Valley Forge
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Sybil
Sybil Ludington is the female Paul Revere of Danbury, CT
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Red
One of the colors of Old Glory
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| 0 |
Bianca
A name for white
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| 0 |
Julia
A variation of July
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Community Dogs with Independence Day Inspired Names
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