60+ Tennesse Inspired Dog Names For Both Male And Female Puppies

Naming your dog is a very important task. You will be spending years with this name, so you want to make sure you pick the perfect one.

If you’re stuck on what to name your furry friend, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the most popular Tennessee inspired dog names.

Whether you’re looking for a classic name or something more unique, we’ve got you covered.

So, scroll down and find the perfect name for your new best friend. Happy naming!

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1 Male Tennesse Dog Names

2 Female Tennesse Dog Names

Male Tennesse Dog Names

Names	Notes
Lester	Bluegrass musician Lester Flatt hails from Overton County, TN
Tellico	A river in TN, this name fits a Labrador Retriever used for duck hunting
Emory	A river in Tennessee, this is a great name for a Maltipoo or Chipom
Gunner	A great name for a hunting dog, especially the Tennessee Treeing Brindle
Mitchell	As in Mount Mitchell, a peak in the Smoky Mountains
Elvis	The King of Rock and Roll was a transplanted Tennessean
Cosby	A creek in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Ranger	Perfect name for a scent hound who wanders a great range to find his prey
Peyton	Peyton Manning, legendary quarterback for the University of TN
Billy	Ray A nod to Billy Ray Cyrus, country music singer and actor
Agee	Refers to James Agee, a writer from Knoxville
Cade	As in Cade’s Cove, a beautiful area inside the Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Knox	A nod to the home of the University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Bear	Black bears are plentiful throughout Tennessee
Tank	Refers to the tank gun, this name fits a large, muscular dog
Trigger	A piece on a gun, this is a perfect name for a Basset Hound
Checkers	This is a nod to the University of Tennessee, this name fits a small dog such as a Yorkie
Chet	Chet Atkins, country musician, hails from Luttrell, TN
Rocky	“Rocky Top” refers to the Smoky Mountains and is also a song associated with the University of TN
Nashville	The birthplace of country music, one of the largest cities in TN
Davy	The King of the Frontier, Davy Crockett, was a native of Green County, TN
Eddy	Eddy Arnold, musician, hails from Henderson, TN
Le Conte	A peak in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, this name is great for a Rottie or a German Shepherd
Smoky	Refers to the Smoky Mountains in Eastern TN, this name fits a silver or gray pup
Daniel	Boone Boone helped forge the Wilderness Trail, part of which ran into Eastern TN
Remi or Remmy	Hunters often use the Remington brand gun in the field
Kane	Country music artist Kane Brown hails from Chattanooga
Grainger	A county in Tennessee, this is a great name for a Treeing Walker Coonhound
Aniwaya	Cherokee word for “wolf”, this name is perfect for a Husky or a German Shepherd

Female Tennesse Dog Names

Names	Notes
Shebly	Refers to Shelby County, this name is perfect for a designer dog
Little	Piney A river in Tennessee, a great name for a scent hound
Gracelyn	This is a variation of Graceland, Elvis’ home in Memphis
Tina	Ageless vocalist Tina Turner hails from Brownsville
Cybil	Shepherd Actress Cybil Shepherd hails from Memphis
Sequoia	A Cherokee educator
Stormy	The Smokies experience some strong storms, this name would make a great name for a silver colored dog
Cherokee	The largest Native American group in TN
Vollie	The mascot of the University of TN is the Volunteer
Hattie	Hattie Caraway was the first woman elected to the state senate, she hails from Bakerville
Ahyoka	Cherokee meaning “she brings happiness”
Sandy	The Big Sandy River runs through Eastern TN, this name is perfect for a Yellow Lab
Tammy	Tammy Wynette, country singer, lived most of her life in Nashville
Dolly	Country music singer Dolly Parton (Sevierville) owns Dollywood in Pigeon Forge
Nikki	Poet Nikki Giovanni hails from Knoxville
Foxy	The red fox is seen heavily throughout the Great Smoky Mountain Park
Inola	Cherokee for “black fox,” this name is perfect for a black Pomeranian
Dinah	Actress Dinah Shore hails from Winchester
Lisa	Marie Elvis’ daughter was raised in Memphis
Winnie	Can refer to the Winchester gun company, which would make this name perfect for a hunting dog
Aretha	The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, hails from Memphis
Dixie	Actress Dixie Carter was born in McLemoresville and grew up in Memphis
Minnie	Grand Ole Opry star Minnie Pearl hails from Centreville
Pigeon	Rivers in Eastern Tennessee
Cabela	Cabela’s is a hunting outfitter company, this name is perfect for a hunting dog
Patsy	Country music star Patsy Cline died in a plane crash in Camden
Aniwodi	This Cherokee name means “healer,” this would make a great name for a Blue or Red Heeler
Charlotte	A town in TN, this name is perfect for a Golden Retriever
Shiloh	Location of an infamous Civil War battle
Annie	Refers to Annie Oakley, this would make a great name for a hunting dog

If you want an even more unique name, consider giving your furry friend these Native American dog names. With so many interesting and distinctive options, you’re sure to find the perfect name for your new best friend.