Introduction
Are you a world traveler? Do cities excite you? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should definitely consider naming your dog a city inspired name. Choosing to name your pup after a city will remind you of your love of traveling every time you call your pooch. "Come here Sydney! Fetch the ball Hudson! Let's go Brooklyn!" With every command your mind will be transported to a city that you love. With so many amazing city inspired names to choose from, you are sure to find a great name for your pup when sticking with this theme. Accentuate your love for cities by permanently embedding one in your life via your new pup!
Most Popular City Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture
Boston Beans was a Bulldog who was owned by president Calvin Coolidge while he was in the White House. Boston Beans was one of many pets which the Coolidge's had, all of which ruled the White House and vied for the president's attention. Among his siblings, Boston Beans had a bobcat, goose, donkey, cat, two lion cubs, an antelope, a wallaby, a pygmy hippopotamus and five other dogs. Talk about a full house!
The Coolidge family got Boston Beans while already living in the White House. He joined the other animals already living in the home and immediately tried to be the top dog. His small stature did not hold him back! However, the White House already had a lead dog - Rob Roy, a white Collie who dominated the pet scene. Rob Roy was a favorite of Mrs. Coolidge's and, due to this, Boston Beans had a tough time fitting in.
In his attempt to be head of the household, Boston Beans would play games with the other dogs. Rob Roy was afraid of the elevator in the house so, to prove who was in charge, Boston Beans would corner Rob Roy and not let him out of the elevator. Yet some of the other dogs tried to defend Rob Roy. Prudence Prim, another white Collie in the group, would grab Boston Beans' leash with her mouth as he was running, causing his short legs to trip up. It was not easy around the White House for Boston Beans!
In the end, Mrs. Coolidge's love for Rob Roy rang true and she gave Boston Beans away to her mother who lived in Massachusetts. The little Bulldog still made history as a white house pet!
There are a few other dogs who have names which were inspired by cities that appear in pop culture. The dog Hamilton Pug is a classic rags to riches dog story where Hamilton Pug was adopted from a shelter and had his life transformed by social media. Rather than being subject to a life in a cell, Hamilton Pug spends his days lounging around in custom made outfits and being pet by celebrities. Olympic water polo player, Tony Azevedo has a pup named Olympia, a Pit Bull mix with a great city inspired name! So many great dogs in pop culture have names inspired by the most popular cities around the world. Which name will you pick for your pup?
Most Popular City Inspired Dog Name Considerations
When considering naming your dog a city inspired name, there are a few things you could consider. The first thought may be where your dog originated from. If you have a dog who came from Georgia, why not name the pooch after one of the state's major cities, Savannah? If you dog was from New York City, a name like Brooklyn or Bronx would be perfect. Your dog's hometown could very well be a perfect name.
Another thing to think about when choosing a city inspired name is where your dog's breed originated. If you have a French Bulldog, pick a name like Paris to remind you of your pup's roots. An Italian Greyhound could easily be called Milan. An English Springer Spaniel named London? Sounds great!
You should also definitely consider your personal connection to cities around the world when debating what to name your pup. If you have had a great experience in Rome, choose that as your dog's name in order to remind you of your time in the city. On the other hand, if there is a city which you have always longed to visit, opt for that name for your pet as an easy way to visit the city everyday! A city inspired name is clearly a great choice for a new dog for many reasons.
Male Most Popular City Inspired Dog Names
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Aspen
Named after the city in Colorado, this is a great name for a pooch
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London
This English city is great for a big dog (it’s a very big city!)
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Phoenix
A city in Arizona
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2 |
Bronx
A New York City suburb and strong name for a dog
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1 |
Indiana
This state in the US is also a popular name thanks to Indiana Jones movies
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1 |
Dallas
A city in Texas that is also a very popular name in the US
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1 |
Denver
A beautiful city in Colorado
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1 |
Diego
San Diego inspires this name
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Hudson
Named after the river in New York City, this is a strong dog name
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Devon
An old school name which references an English city
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Cody
This Wyoming city makes a great name
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Austin
This famous Texas city also makes a great name
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Cairo
The name of this Egyptian city means "victorious"
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Barkelona
After Barcelona, Spain but with a doggy twist
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Derby
A city in England
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-2 |
Orlando
This city in Florida makes a great male pup name
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Logan
A city in Utah
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-2 |
Wyatt
A city in Indiana and great dog name
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Troy
This masculine name is a small city in New York
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Lincoln
Towns all over are named Lincoln but Nebraska is home to the biggest city with this moniker
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Jackson
Inspired by the city in Florida, call your dog Jack for short
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Hamilton
The capital of Bermuda and name of hundreds of towns and cities around the world
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Chandler
A city in Arizona which has become a popular name
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Caramel
Not only a color and candy but also a city in California
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Camden
A city in Maine
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-3 |
Carson
There are many cities and towns named Carson but the biggest is in Nevada
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-3 |
Lawrence
Numerous cities are named Lawrence but not too many dogs (yet!)
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-3 |
Jordan
Meaning "to flow" this is also the name of a river between Israel and Jordan
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-3 |
Kobe
A city in Japan known for their beef delicacy
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-3 |
Dayton
This Ohio city is becoming a more popular name, perfect for a dog
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Female Most Popular City Inspired Dog Names
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Aurora
A city in Illinois which also means "dawn"
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4 |
Paris
The capital of France
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3 |
Brooklyn
Brook for short, this New York City suburb is a fantastic name
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3 |
Milan
This city in Italy is a great name which means gracious
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3 |
Dakota
More of a place than a city but a fantastic name none the less
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3 |
Zaria
A Nigerian city
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2 |
Victoria
A city in both Australia and Canada
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1 |
Chelsea
A city in London and also a suburb of New York City
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1 |
Sydney
The capital of Australia and a fantastic doggy name
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1 |
Bristol
A city in the UK and also in Connecticut
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1 |
Hope
A city in Arkansas and a positive name
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1 |
Savannah
A peaceful name inspired by the city in Georgia
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1 |
Madison
A town in Wisconsin and very popular name with some great nicknames
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Charlotte
A North Carolina city and a perfect name for a girl pup
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Florence
Flo for short, this is a great name inspired by the Italian city
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Selma
A city in Alabama and gentle dog name
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Helena
This Colorado city is also a perfect name
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Bethany
A city in Israel as well as a beach town in Virginia
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Kona
An area of Hawaii with lots of volcanoes
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Adelaide
A city in Australia which means "noble"
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Chicago
The capital of Illinois and name of Kim Kardashian's daughter
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Regina
A Canadian city and great girl name - Gina for short
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Alexandria
Inspired by the city in Virginia, Alex for short
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Zambi
This creative pup name is inspired by a South African city
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Geneva
A city in Switzerland which can also be a nickname for Genevieve
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Cheyenne
A city in Wyoming which is newer to the name scene
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Shannon
A city in Ireland and the country's longest river
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Campbell
A classic name which is also the moniker of a California city
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Lourdes
A smaller city in France
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Kensington
Kensi for short, this name is inspired by a town in London
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Community Dogs with Most Popular City Inspired Names
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