Independence Day Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

Are you adopting a dog in July? Was your pup born on the 4th of July? Or do you just have a soft spot for the Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum movie Independence Day?

Whatever the reason Independence Day holds a special place in your heart, you may decide to use it as inspiration when choosing a name for your dog. The good news is that this is a very broad theme to work with, allowing you to draw from history, the Hollywood movie, words associated with freedom, and a range of other 4th of July traditions.

Let's take a closer look at a host of Independence Day-inspired dog names to help you find the best name for your pooch. Or if you've already chosen a name, share your dog's Independence Day-inspired name in our comments section below, and tag #wagwalking or @wag on Instagram for a chance to be featured on our feed!

Independence Day Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Independence Day Inspired Dog

Boomer

Several names in pop culture can draw ties to Independence Day, but probably one of the most well known is Boomer, the loyal Labrador Retriever of the Hiller family in the 1996 movie. When an alien invasion threatens all of humankind, Steve Hiller (Will Smith) is deployed to deal with the threat, leaving behind his fiance and child, Jasmine (Vivica A. Fox) and Dylan (Ross Bagley), in Los Angeles.

The alien force begins its siege by attacking the major cities of the world, including L.A. Jasmine and Dylan, accompanied by their faithful dog, make a desperate escape from the attacked city.

There is one particular scene in the movie where Jasmine, Dylan, and Boomer are trying to outrun an explosive inferno in a tunnel. Jasmine busts through a door to a utility tunnel but realizes Boomer is not with them. She screams for Boomer to come and the dog obediently jumps over a car to safety — just as the flames engulf the entire tunnel, instantly killing everyone. Later, Boomer even helps rescue the First Lady from a crashed helicopter — now that's what we call a good boy!

Another famous dog with an Independence Day name is Hamilton Pug. The tale of this Insta-famous pup is a rags-to-riches story about an unwanted shelter dog in Ohio who made his way to New York City. The name Hamilton of course has Independence Day links to Alexander Hamilton, who was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

Hamilton Pug is a leader and spokesdog for shelter dogs everywhere and focuses his energy on raising awareness of shelter dogs in the very city his totem spirit name, Alexander Hamilton, was from. Hamilton, known affectionately as Ham, is also a brother to Rufus, another Pug.

Rufus also has an Independence Day-themed name. His name means red, which fits the red, white, and blue of Old Glory.

Independence Day Inspired Dog Name Considerations

There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing an Independence Day-inspired dog name. You obviously want to find a name that suits your pup's personality and looks, but which is also easy for them to learn and something you'll be happy saying for years to come.

Then there's the fact that there are so many different options available with an Independence Day theme. If you're feeling patriotic, for example, you might take inspiration from the flag and the colors red, white, and blue. This could prompt you to name your dog Ruby, Bianca, or Azure.

Of course, you'll probably want to make sure the color you choose for the name matches the color of your pup's fur. Or if you have a pair of puppies you want to keep together, you might consider a joint naming theme like Stars and Stripes.

Alternatively, you might like to name your dog after an important figure from American history. From Founding Fathers and former presidents to a host of people who have helped shape the nation, there are plenty of options to choose from. And no one said you have to rely on first names either, as surnames like Franklin can also double as wonderful pet names.

And that's before we even consider the name inspiration on offer in Independence Day the movie. You may want to provide your pooch with a movie-inspired name like Jasmine (Will Smith's on-screen wife), Pullman (actor Bill Pullman plays the President in the movie), or Goldie (after Jeff Goldblum, of course).

Male Independence Day Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
4	Boomer Inspired by the Labrador from the film
2	Banner The Stars and Stripes
2	Justice And Justice for All
1	Benji Short for Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father
1	Patriot The men and women of liberty
1	Rufus A name meaning red and referring to the colors of the flag
1	Levi Short for Jeff Goldblum's character David Levinson
0	Will A reference to Will Smith in Independence Day
0	Americo A variation of America
0	Pullman Bill Pullman has a moving speech as President in Independence Day
0	Jefferson Founding Father and U.S. President
0	Adam After John Adams, Founding Father and President
0	Dylan Steve Hiller's son in Independence Day
0	Julius David Levinson's father in the movie Independence Day
0	Stripes A perfect match for Stars
0	Revere A famous midnight rider
0	Sam The shortened nickname of Uncle Sam
0	Washington General turned first U.S. President
0	Fremont Meaning "free man"
0	Casimir Father of the American Cavalry under Washington
0	Hamilton Founding Father and Father of the U.S. Treasury Dept.
0	Azure The color blue, from Old Glory
0	Austin Austin Dabney was a slave turned revolutionary
0	Horatio Horatio Gates was a retired British soldier who fought for American independence
0	Thaddeus Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Polish engineer who fought for independence
0	Patrick "Give me Liberty or give me death" - Patrick Henry
0	Silas Silas Deane was sent abroad to France to gain support for the revolution
0	Franklin A funny and brilliant Founding Father of the U.S.
0	Lex Short for Lexington, the site of a major battle for independence
-1	Quaid Randy Quaid was insane and funny in Independence Day

Female Independence Day Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Ruby A symbolic color red, for the American flag
2	Stars The perfect companion to Stripes
2	July The month of American Independence
2	Summer The season of American independence
2	Lydia Lydia Darragh was a Quaker who warned Washington of a British Attack
2	Mercy Having compassion
2	Salem Salem Poor was a hero at Bunker Hill
2	Scarlett The color of blood, symbolized on the American Flag
2	Stella A variation of Stars
1	Peyton Peyton Randolph is known as the father of the country before Washington took the title
1	Liberty A symbolic word for freedom in the U.S.
0	Betsy A reference to Betsy Ross, creator of the first American Flag
0	Jasmine Will Smith's fiance in Independence Day
0	Constance Jeff Goldblum's former wife and adviser to the President in Independence Day
0	Goldie A reference to Jeff Goldblum from Independence Day
0	Abigail John Adams' wife and advisor
0	Belle A reference to the Liberty Bell
0	Freeda A variation of "freedom"
0	Hope What all revolutionaries have for the future
0	Amnesty A word meaning "free"
0	Julia A variation of July
0	America Land of the free and home of the brave
0	Avasa A name that means "independent"
0	Starlee A name inspired by the Stars of Old Glory
0	Anthem The song of independence
0	Molly Molly Pitcher was given a non-commissioned officer's rank in General Washington's army
0	Sybil Sybil Ludington is the female Paul Revere of Danbury, CT
0	Red One of the colors of Old Glory
0	Bianca A name for white