For many years, there has been a special bond between dogs and the military.
Dogs have been utilized in the military since ancient times, being used for tasks such as tracking and scouting.
Whether you are a military member, have a loved one in the military or just want to name your dog after the heroes that protect our country, there are several military-inspired dog names.
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Military Inspired Dog Names
Military-Inspired Boy Dog Names
- Gunner- Gunner was the name of the dog that was used in WWII, whose job was to alert soldiers of Japanese aircraft that was approaching.
- Bullet- Bullet is the metal cylinder that is shot from a gun. It is also a term used to define speed.
- Bradley- Bradley is a popular dog’s name and is named after the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, named after General Omar Bradley in WWII.
- Sinbad- Sinbad was adopted before WWII by a crewman in the Coast Guard. Sinbad became the Coast Guard’s most popular mascot, being enlisted in the USCG.
- Chief- Chief is often used for a dog’s name to represent someone who is in the highest rank or authority.
- Tank- Tank is a great military-inspired dog name, representing an armored fighting vehicle.
- Patton- Patton is a dog name that is named after the famous General George Patton, one of the most respected WWII generals.
- Chips- Chips was a dog that was mix of Siberian Husky, German Shepherd and Collie, who was donated to the military in 1945 when his family found out the military was looking for dogs. Chips went on to become the most decorated WWII war dog.
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Military-Inspired Girl Dog Names
- Delta- Delta, is a female dog name that is named after the forth letter of the alphabet used by the military.
- Chips- Chips was a dog that was mix of Siberian Husky, German Shepherd and Collie, who was donated to the military in 1945 when his family found out the military was looking for dogs. Chips went on to become the most decorated WWII war dog.
- Judy- Judy was a military dog that served with the Royal Navy, who was awarded a medal in 1946, the Dickin Medal. She was the only animal that was an official Japanese prisoner of war.
- Sallie- Sallie is a female dog name, who was the mascot in the Civil War interim for the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
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Other ideas for military-inspired dog names including nicknames of American presidents (General Mum, anyone?), warship nicknames (think REAL hard before going with the one for Kitty Hawk, please!) and other American heroes.
Did you give your dog a military-inspired name? Tell us about it in the comments!
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