Are you a dog lover from Kentucky? If so, you’re in luck!
There are plenty of great name options for your furry friend that is specific to the Bluegrass State. From Lexington to Louisville and all points in between, these names will have your pup howling with pride.
Check out our list of the best Kentucky dog names below.
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Male Kentucky Dog Names
Male Kentucky Dog Names
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Female Kentucky Dog Names
Female Kentucky Dog Names
Male Kentucky Dog Names
| Names | Notes |
| Bourbon | Kentucky has a rich history in making liquor |
| Colonel |
Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken, this name is befitting of a regal dog
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| Fido |
Abe Lincoln owned a very “indulged” dog named Fido
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| Kudzu |
Kudzu is a creeping vine that was introduced to prevent erosion, it is now considered a nuisance
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| Sawyer |
Journalist Diane Sawyer was born in Glasgow, Kentucky
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| Ali |
Championship boxer Mohammad Ali was born in Kentucky
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| Bowie |
The inventor of the Bowie knife, James Bowie, hails from the Bluegrass state
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| Apollo |
This horse was the 1982 Kentucky Derby winner
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| Kit |
Frontiersman Kit Carson hails from Kentucky
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| Hensley |
Hensley was once a settlement in Kentucky, it was later abandoned
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| Clooney |
Actor George Clooney was born in Kentucky
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| Abe |
America’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was born in Kentucky
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| Kincaid |
Lake Kincaid is part of the beautiful outdoors in Kentucky, this name is befitting of a Lab
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| Penn |
Author Robert Warren Penn hails from Kentucky
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| Dewey |
Dewey Lake is located in Kentucky, this name is befitting of a Golden Retriever or a Yellow Lab
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| Man O’ War |
Man O’ War was a Kentucky Derby winner, this name fits a Rottweiler
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| Blaine |
A small town in Kentucky, this name is perfect for a Yorkie or a Maltipoo
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| Jim |
Beam Jim Beam whisky is manufactured in Clermont, Kentucky
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| Cotton |
Western-style novelist Ralph Cotton hails from Louisville, this is a great name for a white pup
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| Grayson |
Grayson Lake rests in Kentucky, it is a perfect name for a silver or gray dog
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| Campton |
This refers to a small town in Kentucky, an outdoors enthusiast might name his dog “Campton”
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| Blue |
Kentucky and the color blue are synonymous
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| Carlisle |
A city in Kentucky, this name is perfect for a Pomeranian
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| Hunter |
Controversial author Hunter S. Thompson hails from Louisville
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| Duncan |
The creator of the Duncan Hines line of products is a native of Kentucky
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| Berry |
Author Wendell Berry was born in Henry County, Kentucky
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| Ferdinand |
A Kentucky Derby winner, this name is befitting of a Bulldog
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| Rand |
Former ophthalmologist Rand Paul represents his home state in the U.S. Senate
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| Roy |
The infamous “hanging judge” Roy Bean was born in Mason County, Kentucky
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| Evan |
Evan WIlliams is a type of Kentucky bourbon, it is brewed in Bardstown
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Female Kentucky Dog Names
| Names | Notes |
| Crystal |
Loretta Lynn’s sister, Crystal Gayle, was also a country music star, she was known for her ankle-length hair
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| Destin |
A variation of Destiny, the name of a Kentucky Derby winner
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| Carson |
Frontiersman Kit Carson grew up in Kentucky before heading west
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| Nelle |
Refers to Nelle Pitcock Horlander, a women’s rights advocate from Kentucky
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| Sophia |
Notable educator Sophia Alcorn called Kentucky home, this name is perfect for a designer dog
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| Clara |
As in Clara Oldham, a women’s rights advocate from Kentucky
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| Nelda |
As in community advocate leader Nelda Lambert Collings
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| Rosemary |
Singer Rosemary Clooney (George’s aunt!) hails from Maysville, KY
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| Sue |
Author Sue Grafton hails from Kentucky, this name is great for a hunting dog
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| Rumer |
The daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore lives in Kentucky
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| Maddie |
A variation of the name Madelyn Breckenridge, a suffrage advocate
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| Loretta |
Country music superstar Loretta Lynn made a career of singing about her upbringing in Butcher Holler, KY
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| Belle |
A traditional Southern name, this name is befitting of a small, petite dog
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| Lyda |
This name refers to Lyda Ramey of Kentucky who worked for orphan’s rights
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| Patty |
A variation on the name Patricia Neal, an actress from Kentucky
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| Adlai |
Former Vice President Adlai Stevenson hails from Kentucky
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| Mary |
Refers to First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln
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| Eula |
Eula Hall founded the Grethel’s Mud Creek Clinic in Kentucky
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| Bellefonte |
A small town in Kentucky, this name is perfect for a scent hound
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| Hannah |
Community activist Hannah Hume Baird hails from Kentucky
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| Laura |
As in Laura Clay, Civil rights activist, this name is perfect for a Goldie
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| Allie |
Women’s rights advocate Allie Hixson hailed from Kentucky, this name fits a Maltese or a Yorkie
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| Lani |
This Kentucky Derby winner’s name is befitting of a Rottie or a Pit
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| Amelia |
Social activist (ironically, she worked for temperance) hailing from Garrard County
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| Wynonna |
Wynonna Judd was part of the mother-daughter country duo The Judds
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| Laurel |
The Laurel River Lake rests in Kentucky, this name is perfect for a dog that loves the outdoors
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| Dixie |
A tradition Southern name, this name is fitting of a Beagle
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| Willa |
Kentucky’s Willa Brown was the first African American female earning a pilot’s license
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| Georgia |
Georgia Davis Powers, civil rights leader, was born in Kentucky
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| Mae |
Mae Street Kidd was a Civil rights activist, this name is perfect for a Boston Terrier
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So there you have it, a comprehensive list of Kentucky dog names to help get you started on your naming journey.
As always, if you need any more ideas or inspiration, be sure to check out our other articles on patriotic dog names.
