25 Patriotic Names for Your Dog

Tomorrow’s Independence Day, the holiday where American’s celebrate the day we officially became free from Great Britain. Whether you’re proud to be an American, or Fourth of July just happens to be your favorite holiday, there is better way to honor the country then a USA inspired name for your pup. Today, I’m sharing 25 patriotic names for your dog. 

Patriotic Boy Dog Names

1. Abraham or “Abe” 

After Abraham Lincoln, America’s 16th president who famously ended slavery.

2. Blue

Nothing screams ‘Merica more than red, white, and blue!

3. Cadet

A cadet is a young trainee in the armed forces, who without, America would’ve never gained its independence. 

4. George

After George Washington, America’s first president. 

5. Gunner

A gunner is a member of the armed forces that specializes in guns.

6. Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson, America’s 3rd president, is most famous for writing the Declaration of Independence. 

7. Patriot

A patriot is a person who supports their country.

8. Sergeant

A sergeant is an officer in the armed forces.

9. Trooper

Trooper is a rank in the military. 

10. Ulysses

After Ulysses S. Grant, a general who led the Union Armies to victory in the Civil War. He would later go on to become America’s 18th president. 

Patriotic Girl Dog Names

1. America

Nothing screams “I’m proud of my country!” More than naming your dog after it!

2. Anthem

The Star-Spangled Banner is America’s national anthem.

3. Bee

For Susan B. Anthony, an American women’s rights activist. 

4. Bell

After the Liberty Bell, a symbol of freedom in America. 

5. Betsy

Betsy Ross created the American Flag.

6. Glory

The word glory means to “take great pride or pleasure in” and is commonly used in reference to being patriotic and proud to be an American. 

7. Independence (Indy for short)

As a reminder of the celebration of America’s independence.

8. Liberty

Two well known American symbols contain the word liberty, the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Bell.

9. Shiloh

The Battle of Shiloh was an early battle with great significance in the Civil War that would aid in the Union Armies eventual victory.

10. Virginia

Virginia was the first of the original 13 colonies.

Honorable Mentions

1. Apple

Despite not coming from America, apple pie is a longstanding symbol of the country.

2. Bullet

Many American soldiers took a bullet to make America the land of the free.

3. Colonel

A colonel is an army officer of high rank. 

4. Freedom

America is known to be the land of the free.

5. Hero

Many American soldiers, politicians, and leaders went on to become heroes to this country. 

Does your dog have a patriotic name?