Introduction
Patriotic Dog Names in Pop Culture
Nemo was born in 1962. He entered the Air Force in 1964. The dog completed an eight-week training course and was assigned to handler Airman Bryant. For two years, the duo was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington state. In 1966, they were sent to Vietnam. The dog and his handler were stationed with the 377th Security Police Squadron. Bryant served six months with Nemo but then he was sent back to the United States, and Nemo remained. The canine was given to Airman 2nd Class Robert Throneburg.
In December of 1966, Nemo and his new handler found themselves on patrol a few miles from the base. Nemo quickly detected the presence of enemy soldiers and alerted his handler. Unfortunately, they were fired upon. Throneburg dropped Nemo's leash and returned fire. During the battle, Nemo was shot beneath the eye, and the bullet exited the dog's mouth. Throneburg was shot in the shoulder and fell to the ground. Despite Nemo's severe injuries, the dog continued to fight the enemy so that Throneburg could radio for help. Nemo crawled to Throneburg's body and placed himself on top of his handler in an attempt to protect him until aid arrived.
The veterinarian at the base was able to save Nemo from his severe gunshot wound. The dog was again placed on patrol, but his health took a downward spiral. His injury was extreme, and he required additional care so it was decided that the dog would be sent back to the United States. Nemo came back to the U.S. with military honors. He was the first sentry dog ever granted full retirement.
For several years, Nemo participated in recruitment advertisements to attain dogs for the war effort. As the war started to wind down, Nemo was given his private kennel to retire within in Texas. Nemo died before Christmas in 1972. Efforts were made to preserve the dog's body so it could be forever immortalized as a part of history but the attempts failed, so Nemo was laid to rest. His kennel was made into a permanent memorial in honor of the dog's fearless and proud patriotism and service to his country.
Patriotic Dog Name Considerations
When considering a name for your beloved dog, it is not uncommon to choose a patriotic surname for your canine companion. Throughout history, dogs have been a part of most historical movements in the country. Because of this, you may want your pooch to have a name that reflects that illustrious history.
On Memorial Day and the 4th of July, pet parades occur across the nation. People dress up their beloved dogs in red, white, and blue to hit the parade trail in front of thousands of people. No one truly knows the exact origins of how dogs became tied into the patriotic functions, but one theory is that the tradition started in 1932 in Silverton, Oregon. Nowadays, the historic Kiwanis Pet Parade has been a Silverton tradition for decades.
The first Kiwanis Pet Parade was organized in honor of a dog named Bobbie who was lost in Indiana but managed to make his way home to Silverton to his young owner Vades Dickerson. The parade's purpose was to lift the morale of the townspeople. It was 1932, the Great Depression was in full swing, and many people were experiencing horrible hardships. Patriotism was lagging throughout the country and especially in the small town of Silverton. The members of the Kiwanis Club believed that focusing on Bobbie the Wonder Dog would be an uplifting experience that would create joy and patriotism in the townsfolk.
The pet parade was a hit. Young and old enjoyed the celebration. It quickly became a tradition in the town. The first pet parade in Silverton spurred similar pet parades across the nation. The Silverton pet parade takes place every May to much fanfare. The downtown boasts a mural that denotes the historic ceremony. Topiary shrubs that line the street are shaped into the form of the parade's canine participants. Nowadays, thousands of pet parades take place throughout the nation.
It seems like dogs and patriotism have become synonymous, as the numerous pet parades show, so why not bestow a patriotic moniker on your pooch?
Male Patriotic Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 0 |
Nemo
Refers to the Vietnam war dog
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| 0 |
Chips
A famous war dog
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| 0 |
Rin Tin Tin
A famous World War combat dog
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| 0 |
Abe
Honest Abe
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| 0 |
Lincoln
Refers to Abraham Lincoln
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| 0 |
Jefferson
Refers to Thomas Jefferson
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| 0 |
Washington
Refers to George Washington
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| 0 |
Benjamin
Refers to Benjamin Franklin a Founding Father
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| 0 |
Roosevelt
American president
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| 0 |
Absalom
Refers to General Absalom Baird
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| 0 |
Andrew
Refers to President Andrew Jackson
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| 0 |
Braxton
Refers to General Braxton Brag of the Civil War
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| 0 |
Monroe
Refers to the 5th president of the U.S.
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| 0 |
Polk
Refers to the 11th president of the U.S.
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| 0 |
Reagan
An American president
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| 0 |
Ulysses
Refers to General Ulysses Grant
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| 0 |
Revere
Refers to Paul Revere from the American Revolution
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| 0 |
Paul
Refers to Paul Revere
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| 0 |
Patriot
Refers to true patriotism
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| 0 |
Blue
Refers to the colors of the flag
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| 0 |
Dodge
An American auto
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| 0 |
Chevy
An American auto
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| 0 |
Ford
An American auto
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| -1 |
President
The leader of the United States
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| -1 |
Hayes
Refers to President Rutherford Hayes
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| -1 |
Pierce
Refers to President Franklin Pierce
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| -1 |
Calvin
Refers to President Calvin Coolidge
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| -1 |
Kennedy
Refers to President John Kennedy
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| -2 |
Jimmy
Refers to President Jimmy Carter
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| -3 |
Obama
An American president
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Female Patriotic Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Melania
Refers to First Lady Melania Trump
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| 1 |
Freedom
An American ideal
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| 1 |
Bell
Refers to the Liberty Bell
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| 1 |
Liberty
A pillar in the foundation
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| 1 |
Esther
Refers to Revolutionary War heroine Esther Reed
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| 1 |
Honor
A foundation of patriotism
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| 0 |
Bliss
A name that is considered to be patriotic
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| 0 |
America
A common patriotic name
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| 0 |
Betsy
The lady who first created the American flag
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| 0 |
Glory
A common name for the U.S. flag
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| 0 |
Shiloh
Refers to the Battle of Shiloh
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| 0 |
Getty
Short for the Battle of Gettysburg and the great Gettysburg Address
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| 0 |
Sybil
Sybil Ludington was a Revolutionary War heroine
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| 0 |
Patience
Refers to American artist Patience Wright
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| 0 |
Molly
Refers to Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher
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| 0 |
Lydia
Refers to Lydia Darrah who acted as a messenger for President Washington
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| 0 |
Noble
Refers to American pride
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| 0 |
Faith
An American ideal
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| 0 |
Justice
An American value
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| 0 |
Country
Refers to the United States
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| 0 |
Knox
Refers to Fort Knox where America keeps its gold
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| -1 |
Barbara
Refers to First Lady Barbara Bush
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| -1 |
Nancy
Refers to First Lady Nancy Reagan
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| -1 |
Apple
Refers to being as American as apple pie
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| -1 |
Phillis
Phillis Wheatley was a slave who became a great American author
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| -1 |
Jackie
Refers to President Kennedy's wife
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| -2 |
Chelsea
The daughter of President Bill Clinton
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| -3 |
Hilary
Refers to First Lady Hilary Clinton
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| -3 |
Michelle
Refers to First Lady Michelle Obama
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| -3 |
Malia
President Obama's daughter
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Written by a German Shepherd lover Kimberly Sharpe
Published: 06/19/2018, edited: 12/29/2020
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