Introduction
Officially the Republic of Liberia, Liberia is a country that is on the coast of West Africa. Sierra Leone is west of the country, while Guinea is to its north, Ivory Coast to its east and the Atlantic Ocean to its south. Home to around 4,700,000 people, more than 20 indigenous languages are spoken in the country, while its official language is English. Liberia was the first African republic to declare its independence and is Africa’s oldest modern republic. The country’s landscape includes mostly flat to rolling coastal plains with mangroves and swamps, with low mountains in the northeast. Tropical rainforests can be found in the hills and elephant grass and semi-deciduous forests are present in the northern sections of the country.
A closer look at Liberia will introduce you to a variety of unique name opportunities, one of which may be just the right moniker for your canine companion.
Liberia Dog Names In Pop Culture
Princess, a nine-year-old rescue dog in Liberia, has a mission; to comfort chimps who have been abandoned. The pup belongs to Jim and Jenny Desmond, who are wildlife rehabilitators who work to treat injured and orphaned animals worldwide. The Desmond’s went to Liberia to help two groups of chimps, one of which were babies who were victims of the illegal bushmeat and pet trade. The orphaned chimps had been taken from hunters who had killed their mothers and families to sell the babies as pets. Five orphaned chimps have come to the Liberian Institute for Biomedical Research, where the Desmond’s work. As the Desmond’s provide food, water and healthcare for the chimps, it is Princess who provides comfort, earning their trust.
Princess enjoys helping rescue animals and is excited when a new box arrives at their home. According to Jenny, Princess will adjust her role based on the size, age personality and needs of each animal. The pooch loves to cover the animals with kisses and is very protective; her efforts help the orphans feel safe, secure and loved. Princess particularly impacted a chimp named Portea. Portea was traumatized, emaciated and depressed when she arrived. It was Princess who helped the chimp come out of her shell. The pair became close friends and played for hours. Though Portea now lives with two other chimpanzees, Princess still visits her on a daily basis and Portea continues to be excited to see her friend.
Perhaps Princess understands where these animals are coming from. Princess had been rescued by Sterling Animal Shelter in Massachusetts and was considered “unadoptable”. The Desmond’s fostered the pup and ultimately adopted her.
The other group of chimps being assisted by the Desmonds are chimps that had been used in research laboratories before being brought to a nearby island. There, they were provided food and fresh water for ten years until the nonprofit caring for the chimps decide to stop doing so, stating that it was now Liberia’s problem. About 10 to 15 chimps are in need of rescue and Princess is ready to step in and help. The Desmonds are hoping to see a permanent sanctuary set up to help chimps in need as well as to support law enforcement’s efforts to end the illegal bushmeat and pet trades. A sanctuary will play a key role in advocating for conservation and protection of chimpanzees as well as where they live.
Liberia Dog Name Considerations
Choosing just the right name for your canine companion can be a process. After all, you want to decide on a name that is a fit for your pup and that you like the sound of. Even better is if the name has some meaning for you. When trying to choose the perfect name for your new pal, it can be helpful to turn to a particular place. Consider a place that has meaning for you and explore all that the place has to offer.
For example, take a closer look at Liberia. The country is located in West Africa and is home to well more than four million people, with more than 20 indigenous languages. The landscape of Liberia includes Atlantic Ocean coastline, rainforests, plains, hills and low mountains. Take yourself on a virtual tour and explore the food, landscape, cities and well-known individuals from the country. You may just find the perfect name for your pet within its confines.
With a name from Liberia, not only will your pooch likely have a unique moniker, each time you call for your pup you will be reminded of this special place.
Male Liberia Dog Names
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Barclay
For Barclayville, a city in southeastern Liberia
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Benson
For Bensonville, a city in Liberia about 20 miles from its capital
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Bopolu
A city in the northern part of Liberia
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Buchanan
Liberia's third largest city
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Buutou
A city in Liberia where the 14 year long civil war began in Liberia in 1989
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Clay
For Clay Ashland, a town that is 10 miles from the country’s capital
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Marshall
A Liberia town that borders on the Atlantic Ocean
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Pleebo
A city in southern Liberia
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Robert
For Robertsport, a town in western Liberia
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Dennis
For Robert Dennis, a former Liberian sprinter
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Tuzon
A small town in southeastern Liberia
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Sapo
For Sapo National Park in Liberia
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Zorzor
A city in northern Liberia
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Zwedru
A city near the Cavalla River
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Tolbert
For William Tolbert Jr., Liberia’s 20th President
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Mano
For the Mano River, which originates in Liberia’s Guinea Highlands
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Leymah
For Leymah Gbowee, a Liberian peace activist
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Paul
For the Saint Paul River, which forms part of the boundary between Guinea and Liberia
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Mesurado
For the Mesurado River, which flows through the capital of Liberia
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Ansu
For Ansu Toure, a Liberian football player
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Harrison
For Harrison Kennedy, a Liberian football player
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Grebo
For Grebo National Forest in Liberia
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Ducor
For Hotel Ducor, a former luxury hotel that is now a popular tourist destination
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Jollof
For Jollof Rice, a one-pot spicy rice dish
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Carey
For Careysburg, a city located 15 miles northeast of Monrovia
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Harbel
A town in Margibi county in Liberia
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Wuteve
For Mount Wuteve
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Kpatawee
For Kpatawee Waterfall in Liberia
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Cuttington
For Cuttington University, one of West Africa’s oldest universities
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Harry
For Harry Moniba, a politician and former Vice President of Liberia
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Female Liberia Dog Names
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Liberia
For the country
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Edina
A city located on Liberia’s Atlantic Coast
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CeeCee
For CeeCee Beach in Monrovia
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Lofa
For the Lofa River, which flows in Liberia and Guinea
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Gbarnga
The capital city of Bong County in Liberia
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Palava
Chunks of smoked meat or fish in spicy hot soup
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Antoinette
For Antoinette Sayeh, a Liberian economist
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Ruth
For Ruth Perry, a Liberian politician
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Ganta
A town in Liberia also known as Gompa City
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Harper
A Liberian City on Cape Palmas
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Sagleipie
One of Liberia’s largest cities
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Kala
For Liberian pepper Kala
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Virginia
A western suburb of Liberia
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Yekepa
A town in Liberia near the Guinean border
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Lawa
For the Lawa River, which flows from Guinea to Liberia
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Cavalla
For the Cavalla River, the longest river in Liberia
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Fufu
A doughy food that is a part of most meals
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Sanni
For Sanniquellie, a city in Nimba county
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Kakata
A transit town at the heart of the historical natural rubber cultivation belt in Liberia
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Kia
For Liberian-American sprinter Kia Davis
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Monrovia
The capital city of Liberia
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Nimba
For Mount Nimba in Liberia
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Cassava
For Cassava Point a beach in Liberia
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Cheryl
For Cheryl Dunye, a film director born in Liberia
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Ellen
For Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the 24th President of Liberia
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Matee
For Matee Ajavon, a WNBA player
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Matadi
For the Matadi Central Mosque in Monrovia
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Helene
For Helene Cooper, a journalist born in Liberia
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Liva
For Liva Saryee, a judoka from Liberia
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Hilary
For Hilary Richard Wright Johnson, Liberia’s 11th President
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