Oklahoma Dog Names

Introduction

Known informally as “The Sooner State”, Oklahoma is located in the south-central part of the United States. The name “Oklahoma” comes from the Choctaw words “okla” and “humma” which means “red people”. The land in the state is varied; while in Oklahoma, you can see small mountain ranges, prairie, mesas and eastern forests. Diversity extends to the people residing in the state as well; there are more than 25 Native American languages spoken in Oklahoma as well as a large amount of folks with English, German, Scottish, Scots-Irish, African American and Native American ancestry.

An Oklahoma-inspired name may be just what you are looking for as you seek the perfect moniker for your new canine companion. With the state’s diversity of landscape and culture, there are plenty of naming options to consider.

Oklahoma Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Oklahoma Dog

Mex

A well-known Oklahoma dog is Mex, who was a mascot for Oklahoma University from 1915-1928. During both football and baseball games, Mex would wear a red sweater with the letter ‘O” on the side and his work included keeping stray dogs off the field during the game. Prior to working as a mascot, Mex was found in Mexico during the unrest of the Mexican revolution by a U.S Army field hospital medic who was stationed along the border. Mex was among a litter of abandoned puppies and was adopted by the medic’s company. When the medic finished his duty, he moved to Hollis, Oklahoma and Mex joined him. The medic decided to attend Oklahoma University and Mex came along.

It is said that Mex’s experience as a mascot of an Army medic company helped him land the job with the football team as well as a home in the fraternity house of Kappa Sigma. Before long, he was the most famous dog in the state. In 1924 Mex gained national attention when his football team went north to play Drake. Mex did not board the train to the game and the team, who missed their important mascot, was shut out by Drake. An article in the Arkansas Daily Traveler on October 28, 1924 had the following headline: “Crushing Defeat of Bennie Owen’s Team is Charged to Loss of Their Mascot Here”. A reward of 50 cents was offered for the dog and he was found in Arkansas City, pacing the platform of the train station.

Mex passed away from old age in 1928; the pooch was so loved among students and faculty that the university closed for his funeral. Mex was buried somewhere under the existing stadium.

Recently, a dog named Cathleen gained attention in Oklahoma and beyond. The six year-old dog was given up for adoption when her family moved and was unable to take her with her. Cathleen, a Pyrenees Mix who had lived with her family in Seminole, Oklahoma, was moved to Prague, about 20 miles away, while a new home was sought for her. Missing her family, Cathleen took a trip to find them; walking nearly 20 miles. When she was returned to Prague, Cathleen was not to be deterred. She soon made a second trip to find her people. The Seminole Animal Shelter is seeking a new home for Cathleen, which will need to be the right, secure place, especially as she settles in and gets to know those who she will live with for this next part of her life.

Oklahoma Dog Name Considerations

A big part of bringing home a new dog is coming up with a name; for many, this can be a challenge. It is understandable that you seek a name that not only fits your dog but has some meaning for you. As you consider that you will be calling this name many times and for years to come, you may feel even more pressure to pick a perfect moniker. If you feel positively about the state of Oklahoma or an area within it, you might want to consider a name inspired by the state. With a lot of diversity of landscape and residents, the state will offer plenty of naming opportunities. With an Oklahoma-inspired name, you will be given regular reminders of a place that has meaning to you.

A name inspired by Oklahoma may also be a fit if your dog reminds you of a dog from the state or if he shows interest in an activity or has particular traits that make you think of the state. If he reminds you of a running back as he runs after the ball, for example, Sooner football may come to mind.

Regardless of why you are considering a name from Oklahoma, you will find that the state is able to offer plenty of inspiration as you look for the name that best fits your pooch.

Male Oklahoma Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Sooner For the University of Oklahoma Sooners
1	Owasso An city in Oklahoma that is a northern suburb of Tulsa
1	Mickey Major League Baseball player Mickey Mantle was born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma
1	Stanley For Lake Stanley Draper, a reservoir in southeast Oklahoma City
1	Lincoln Lincoln Riley is the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners football
1	Yukon A city that is included in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area
1	Mex The canine mascot of Oklahoma University from 1915-1928
1	Cheever For Cheever’s Café in Oklahoma City
0	Thunder For the NBA team the Oklahoma City Thunder
0	Buck Buck Creek is a stream that flows for 38.9 miles
0	Brad Actor Brad Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma
0	Murray Lake Murray State Park, the first and largest state park in Oklahoma
0	Howard Actor and director Ron Howard was born in Duncan Oklahoma
0	Chuck Actor, producer and martial artist Chuck Norris was born in Ryan, Oklahoma
0	Owen The University of Oklahoma’s Memorial Stadium is also known as “Owen Field”
0	Scott For Mount Scott, which is one of the state’s most prominent mountains
0	Spiro For the Spiro Mounds, a major Northern Caddoan Mississippian archaeological site in present day Oklahoma
0	Ozark A portion of the Ozark mountains extends into the northeastern part of Oklahoma
0	Pops A restaurant in Arcadia, Oklahoma, with a giant neon soda bottle outside
0	Blake Country music star Blake Shelton was born in Ada, Oklahoma
0	Phil For Philbrook museum, a famous fine arts museum in Tulsa
-1	Norman A city in Oklahoma located about 20 miles south of Oklahoma City
-1	Edmund A city that is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area; located in the central part of the state
-1	Lawton An Oklahoma city located in the southwestern part of the state
-1	Alabaster For Alabaster Caverns State Park, which includes a ¾ mile cavern made of alabaster
-1	Duncan A city located in the southern part of the state
-1	Arbuckle The Arbuckle Mountains are a mountain range in south central Oklahoma
-2	Guthrie A city that is a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area
-2	Gaylord For the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the home of the University of Oklahoma’s football team
-2	Oral For Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, an interdenominational, Christian, comprehensive liberal arts university

Female Oklahoma Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Ada A city located in south central Oklahoma, Ada is the headquarters of the Chickasaw Nation
2	Catoosa A town that is home of the Blue Whale of Catoosa, a smiling cement whale built by Hugh Davis in 1972 as an anniversary gift for his wife
2	Reba Reba McEntire, called the “Queen of Country” was born in McAlester, Oklahoma
2	Talimena For the Talimena Scenic highway, which offers plenty to see along 54 miles
2	Sequoyah For the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma
1	Enid An Oklahoma city located in the north central part of the state
1	Sapulpa A city that is located in the central part of Oklahoma
1	Bethany A city that is a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area
1	Bernice Bernice State Park is located across the mouth of the Neosho River from the town of Bernice; known as the “Crappie Capital of the World
1	Washita The Washita River is 295 miles long; part of the Red River
1	Chelsea A town in the northeast part of Oklahoma
1	Shawnee A city that is included in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area
1	Rose The Oklahoma Rose is the state flower
1	Honeybee The state insect is the honeybee
1	Ouachita Ouachita Mountains, known as the Oachitas, are a mountain range in western Arkansas and southeastern, Oklahoma
1	Sahara Little Sahara State Park; its name comes from its resemblance to the Sahara Desert
1	Rue Rue McClanahan, actress from The Golden Girls, was born in Oklahoma
1	Carrie The winner of the 4th season of American Idol, Carrie Underwood was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma
1	Pearl For Pearl’s Oyster Bar, considered one of the best restaurants in Oklahoma City
1	Azalea Located in Muskogee, the Azalea festival is a springtime attraction in the state
1	Ingrid For Ingrid’s Kitchen, a popular restaurant in Oklahoma City
0	Tulsa The second largest city in the state of Oklahoma; located in the northeast part of the state
0	Kiamichi The Kiamichi River is a river that is located in the southeastern part of Oklahoma; a tributary of the Red River
-1	Eufaula Lake Eufaula State Park
-1	Bixby An Oklahoma city that is a suburb of Tulsa
-1	Redbud The Redbud is the Oklahoma state tree
-1	Texoma Lake Texoma is a lake on the Oklahoma-Texas border
-1	Strawberry The state fruit of Oklahoma
-1	Chesapeake For Chesapeake Energy Area, the home of the Oklahoma City Thunder
-1	Crappie A type of fish that can be caught in Oklahoma