Louisiana Dog Names

Introduction

Louisiana - the state is home to only 4.48 million people, but the state is as unique as any! Parts of Louisiana are conservative and traditional; other parts of the state shut down early on Fridays during the warmer months and literally party in the streets. All over Louisiana there is a sense of "Laissez bon temps rouler" - let the good times roll. Favorite pastimes of the state include hunting for deer, wild boar, and gator. Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is always an experience. A great deal of the state's income relies on shrimping and crawfishing. The dog is a constant companion whether Louisiana residents are fishing or hunting; they may also be simple companions. Chances are, the dogs are as unique as their owners.

Louisiana Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Louisiana Name

Lou

Jazz great Louis Armstrong hails from Louisiana, and he was a fixture in the New Orleans jazz scene for a number of years. He played the trumpet, but he was also a talented singer, and he was known to act on occasion. Armstrong's song, "What a Wonderful World" debuted in 1967, and it is still featured regularly in films and on television. Ironically, this song was not heavily promoted in the United States at the time of its release. While he does have other songs in his repertoire, "What a Wonderful World" is the most recognizable.

Louis is a common dog name, and some owners use the variations "Louie" or "Lou." One dog who drew quite a following was owned by Brad Nowell, the original singer of the rock group Sublime. Over time, the Dalmatian became a sort of mascot for the group. His name was featured in many song lyrics, and Louie (also nicknamed "Lou Dog") would often join the group on stage. (Louie would eventually become deaf from his many stage appearances.) Louie graced several Sublime album covers. At one point in the early 1990s, Louie was lost for about a week. This event inspired Sublime to cover "The Day That Lassie Went to the Moon;" however, they changed the title of the cover to "Lou Dog went to the Moon." Brad Nowell had rescued Louie, in a sense - Nowell bought the dog from a man who routinely left Louie tied in his front yard. Nowell saved up $500 to purchase Louie.

Many friends of the band tell stories of the Dalmatian biting them - even biting celebrities such as Gwen Stefani; however, friends of the band relate that Lou Dog was really protecting them. Louie did not like skateboards - many think Lou Dog realized that skateboarding could be dangerous - and would often run alongside his owner and nip at him as he skated.

Louie seemed to be everywhere that his owner went. This means he was often backstage, and he attended practices, video shoots, and, of course, concerts. When Brad Nowell passed away in 1996, Lou Dog was at the foot of his bed. Although he outlived his owner, Louie was well cared for until he died in 2001.

Another famous Louis is a Beagle named Lou featured in the 2000 movie Cats and Dogs. Known as Lou in the film, he is a main character. Heading the D.O.G. HQ, Lou is reminiscent of James Bond. He is known for his love of adventure.

Louisiana Dog Name Considerations

While any type of dog is at home in the state of Louisiana, the Catahoula Leopard is the state dog of Louisiana (this dog is often referred to as a Catahoula Cur dog). This dog is named after Catahoula Parish (Louisiana refers to their counties as parishes). He is a cattle dog at heart, but he is also adept at hunting wild boar. He represents Louisianans' great love of the outdoors.

The most popular dogs in Louisiana are as diverse as the people. From the Labrador Retriever (number 1) to the French Bulldog (number 10), the main purpose of Louisiana dogs is companionship. Hunting and outdoor activities rank high on pastimes in Louisiana, but natives of the state also enjoy celebrating festivals, hanging out at jazz clubs, and cooking (eating ranks equally high!). Louisianans can attribute their history to dozens of cultures - German, Cuban, French, African, West Indian, to name a few.

Among other favorite dogs in the state of Louisiana are Yorkshire Terriers and Poodles, juxtaposed with the Golden Retriever. Even more diverse is the Rottweiler and Boxer. Bulldogs of all types are popular in Louisiana. With all the diversity in Louisiana, it is easy to choose a name which is as unique as the state itself.

Male Louisiana Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
9	Bourbon Refers to the infamous Bourbon Street in New Orleans
8	Zydeco A type of music specific to those of Cajun heritage
7	Amite A community in Louisiana
6	Bayou A marshy area in the swamp
6	Cajun Refers to the Cajun culture of south Louisiana
6	Tabasco This spicy condiment is made in Avery Island, Louisiana
6	Jazz New Orleans is a city highly associated with jazz music
5	Gator Refers to a type of hunting popular in Louisiana; it is also a source of income for many
5	Louis Can also be Louie; Louisiana is named after the French king; may also refer to Louis Armstrong
5	Atchafalaya Refers to the Atchafalaya Basin, a swampy area between Baton Rouge and Lafayette
5	Brees Refers to current New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees
4	Archie Honors Archie Manning, prolific quarterback for the New Orleans Saints
4	Roux A type of gravy; before making gumbo you must first mix a roux
4	Satchmo Louis Armstrong's nickname
4	Saint Refers to the New Orleans Saints football team
3	Cy A variation of cypress, a common type of tree in the swamps of Louisiana
3	Bacchus The god of wine and debauchery in mythology; a Mardi Gras parade
3	Cane Refers to sugar cane, another cash crop in Louisiana
3	Bossier Refers to Bossier City, a small city in Louisiana
2	Boudreaux A traditional last name in Louisiana
2	Mudbug This is the nickname for crawfish; this name is perfect for a Lab who loves to roll in dirt and mud
1	Beignet A type of French donut, this name is perfect for a small, toy-sized dog
1	Mardi As in Mardi Gras, celebrated in many places but chiefly in New Orleans
1	DeSoto One of the European adventurers who explored the Louisiana Territory
0	Mike Mike the Tiger is the mascot for LSU
0	Lafayette A city in Louisiana
-1	Bass Bass fishing - any type of fishing - is popular in Louisiana
-1	Audie Refers to the man who opened the Audubon Park - John James Audubon
-1	Shrimp A method of income for many Louisianans; could refer to a small dog
-2	Crawfish A chief means of income for many Louisianans
-4	Gumbeaux Gumbo is a popular dish in Louisiana; the "-eaux" celebrates the French heritage of the state

Female Louisiana Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
9	Nola Refers to the acronym "NOLA" (New Orleans Louisiana)
7	Voodoo New Orleans is famous for its flirtation with voodoo
7	Lisette This French name means "pledged to God"
6	Marigny A suburb of New Orleans
6	Gris Gris Relating to voodoo, it is akin to placing a hex on someone
6	Jeanerette A small town in Louisiana
6	Calliope The Greek muse of poetry
6	Remi Refers to a character in the movie The Big Easy
5	Arcadia Refers to the Cajun's French heritage
5	Adele A French name meaning "noble, kind"
5	Alexandria A small town in central Louisiana
5	Marcine This Latin name is common in Louisiana
4	Evangeline Refers to Evangeline Parish in Louisiana
4	Antoinette Refers to Marie Antoinette
4	Eulalie This French name means "sweetly speaking"
3	Zulu A Mardi Gras parade
2	Brigitte A French name meaning "exalted one"
2	Lafitte Refers to famous pirate Jean Lafitte
2	Etienne This French name refers to a garland or crown
2	Eunice A small town in Louisiana
2	La Fleur French, meaning "flower", the Fleur de Lis is the Saint's mascot
2	Sabine A river in Louisiana
1	Adelaide A French name meaning "noble leader"
1	Dauphine A royal French title
1	Marie Refers to Marie Laveau, the voodoo queen
0	Laveau Refers to Marie Laveau, the queen of Voodoo
0	Bizou A French name meaning "kiss"
0	Josephine A popular name in the South
-2	Cosette Lead character in French-inspired Les Miserables
-3	Avery Refers to Avery Island