Sharon Wood
Looking for a new and unique dog name? Check out this list of over 80 New Orleans-inspired names for your new furry friend!
Whether you’re a fan of the food, music, culture, or all of the above from New Orleans, these names will help your dog stand out in a crowd.
From “Beignet” to “Zydeco,” there’s something for everyone on this list. So what are you waiting for? Pick a name and get started on training your new best friend!
Here are the best New Orleans-inspired names for your new puppy!
Male New Orleans Dog Names
| Saint |
For the New Orleans Saints NFL team
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| Nevarre |
For a New Orleans neighborhood in the Lakeview area
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| Milan |
A New Orleans neighborhood that is a sub-district of the Central City/Garden District area
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| Galatoire |
Operating for more than 100 years, considered the quintessential New Orleans classic restaurant
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| Bouette |
A small town that is a suburb of New Orleans
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| Charles |
For Place St. Charles, a 53-story building in New Orleans
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| Antoine |
The New Orleans restaurant Antoine’s is the oldest family-operated restaurant in the United States
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| Filmore |
Located in the Gentilly area of the city, Filmore is a neighborhood in New Orleans
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| Touro |
A New Orleans neighborhood in the Central City/Garden District
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| Truman |
For author Truman Capote, who was born in New Orleans
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| Gumbo |
A soup or stew that is popular in New Orleans; the Louisiana state cuisine
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| Canal |
For Canal Street, a major thoroughfare in New Orleans
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| Blaine |
For Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World, where tourists can visit a 300,000 square foot warehouse
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| Emeril |
For famous chef Emeril Lagasse who calls the city home
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| Tyler |
For actor and comedian Tyler Perry who was born in the city
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| Kenner |
A suburb of New Orleans
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| Dixon |
A New Orleans neighborhood in the Uptown/Carrollton area
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| Crawfish |
Freshwater crustaceans that are a popular food in New Orleans
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| Elmwood |
A New Orleans suburb with a 2.3% unemployment rate
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| Brennan |
For Brennan’s restaurant which offers upscale creole food
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| Jackson |
For Jackson Square, a park in the French Quarter of New Orleans
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| Covington |
A suburb of New Orleans that includes a park with a very large playground
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| Natchez |
For Steamboat Natchez, a steamboat based in New Orleans
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| King |
For King Cake, which is associated with the pre-Lenten celebration of Mardi Gras
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| Marshall |
For NFL running back Marshall Faulk, who was born in New Orleans
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| Manning |
For NFL playing brothers Eli and Peyton, who were born in New Orleans
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| Foster |
For the desert bananas foster, a creole delicacy
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| Bacchanal |
For Bacchanal’s Fine Wine and Spirits, a wine store that offers live music
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| Bourbon |
For Bourbon Street, a street located the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans
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| Xavier |
For Xavier University of Louisiana, located in New Orleans
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Female New Orleans Dog Names
| Bean |
For Red Beans and Rice, a popular dish in New Orleans
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| Jambalaya |
A dish that originated in Louisiana that consists of meat, vegetables and rice
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| Ruth |
For Ruth Fertel, the founder of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, who was born in New Orleans
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| Ellen |
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was born and raised in the New Orleans suburb of Metairie
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| Beignet |
A treat that is popular in the city; a square of fried dough covered with powdered sugar
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| Margaret |
For Margaret Haughery, one of New Orleans most generous philanthropists
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| Cokie |
Journalist Cokie Roberts was born in New Orleans
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| Belle |
Belle Chasse is a suburb of New Orleans on the Mississippi River
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| Harahan |
Located along the Mississippi, Harahan is a suburb of New Orleans
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| Étouffée |
A creole or Cajun dish that typically includes shellfish over rice
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| Aurora |
A neighborhood located in the Algiers area of New Orleans
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| Chalmette |
For the Chalmette Battlefield, the site of the January 8, 1815, Battle of New Orleans
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| Mardi |
For Mardi Gras, a celebration period of parades and parties before the fasting season of Lent
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| Crescent |
New Orleans is often called “The Crescent City”
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| Anne |
For Anne Rice, an author of Gothic vampire novels, she was born and lived most of her life in the city
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| Loyola |
For Loyola University New Orleans
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| Tulane |
For Tulane University, which is located in New Orleans
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| Abita |
For New Orleans suburb Abita Springs which has slightly more than 2,000 residents
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| Catherine |
For Lake St. Catherine, a lake in eastern Orleans Parish within the New Orleans city limits
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| Nola |
For NOLA, short for “New Orleans Louisiana”
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| Jean |
For the Jean Lafitte National Park, located in New Orleans
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| Marly |
For Marlyville, also called Fontainebleau, a neighborhood in New Orleans in the Uptown/Carrollton neighborhood
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| Ruby |
For Ruby Nell Bridges, a civil rights activist
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| Holly |
For Hollygrove, a New Orleans neighborhood in the Uptown/Carrollton area
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| Brees |
For Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints’ quarterback
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| Mimi |
For Mimi’s in the Marigny, which is said to have excellent bar food
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| Metairie |
A suburb that is included in the New Orleans metropolitan area
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| Muffuletta |
A sandwich that originated from Italian immigrants in New Orleans
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| Reese |
For actress Reese Witherspoon who was born in New Orleans
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Louisiana Dog Names
- Bourbon
- Gris-Gris
- Praline
- Dixie
- Doubloon
- VooDoo
- Mudbug
- Gator
- Magnolia
- Brulee
- Nola
- Praline
- Brulee
- Creole
- Tabasco
- Gumbo
Related: Top 40 Awesome Louisiana Dog Names
Funny New Orleans Dog Names
- Adelaide
- Jules
- Otis
- Amos Moses
- Bubba
- Roy
- Cornelius
- Cezelia
- Roffignac
- Neyow
- Dagobert
- Bernadette
Dog Names Inspired by New Orleans Musicians Artists
| Dog Name |
New Orleans Musician/Artist Inspiration
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| Satchmo | Louis Armstrong |
| Jelly Roll |
Jelly Roll Morton
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| Fats | Fats Domino |
| Mahalia |
Mahalia Jackson
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| Dr. John |
Dr. John (Malcolm Rebennack)
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| Trombone Shorty |
Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews)
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| Professor Longhair |
Professor Longhair (Henry Byrd)
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| Big Freedia |
Big Freedia (Freddie Ross)
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| Irma | Irma Thomas |
| Kermit | Kermit Ruffins |
| Allen | Allen Toussaint |
| Wynton | Wynton Marsalis |
| Harry |
Harry Connick Jr.
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| Theresa |
Theresa Andersson
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| Mystikal |
Mystikal (Michael Lawrence Tyler)
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| Kid Ory | Kid Ory |
| Zigaboo |
Zigaboo Modeliste
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| Snooks | Snooks Eaglin |
| Deacon John |
Deacon John Moore
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| Cyril | Cyril Neville |
| Marva | Marva Wright |
| Benny | Benny Grunch |
| Charmaine |
Charmaine Neville
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| Aurora | Aurora Nealand |
| Davell | Davell Crawford |
| Troy |
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews
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| Papa Mali |
Papa Mali (Malcolm Welbourne)
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| Irma | Irma Thomas |
| Snooksie | Snooks Eaglin |
Dog Names Inspired by New Orleans Neighborhoods
| Dog Name |
New Orleans Neighborhood Inspiration
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| Bywater | Bywater |
| Treme | Treme |
| Marigny | Marigny |
| Algiers | Algiers |
| Gentilly | Gentilly |
| Mid-City | Mid-City |
| Uptown | Uptown |
| French Quarter | French Quarter |
| Garden District | Garden District |
| Irish Channel | Irish Channel |
| Central City | Central City |
| Lakeview | Lakeview |
| Broadmoor | Broadmoor |
| Lower Ninth |
Lower Ninth Ward
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| Carrollton | Carrollton |
| Hollygrove | Hollygrove |
| West End | West End |
| Freret | Freret |
| St. Roch | St. Roch |
| Desire | Desire |
| Milan | Milan |
| Fontainebleau | Fontainebleau |
| Navarre | Navarre |
| Holy Cross | Holy Cross |
| Faubourg Marigny |
Faubourg Marigny
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| Lake Vista | Lake Vista |
| Audubon | Audubon |
| Gert Town | Gert Town |
| Central Business District |
Central Business District
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| Leonidas | Leonidas |
Final Words
If you’re looking for a unique and fun name for your new pup, look no further than this list of New Orleans-inspired names.
With over 80 options to choose from, there’s sure to be the perfect fit for any Louisiana-loving dog owner.
So what are you waiting for?
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Start brainstorming now and give your furry friend a name that will make everyone in NOLA proud!
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