Sharon Wood
Looking for the perfect name for your new furry friend? Check out this list of Texas-inspired dog names!
These names are perfect for a pup who is loyal and strong, just like the Lone Star State.
From cowboy-inspired names to nature-inspired names, there is something for everyone on this list.
So what are you waiting for? Pick your favorite and get ready to name your new dog best friend!
Here are the best Texas dog names which also include male and female dog names.
Male Dog Texas Names
| Marcos |
San Marcos, a Texas city located in the Austin metropolitan area
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| Alamito |
For Alamito Creek a tributary of the Rio Grande
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| Arlington |
A Texas city in the metropolitan area that includes Dallas and Fort Worth
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| Sammy |
The owl mascot of Rice University
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| Scrappy |
The mascot for the University of North Texas
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| Longhorn |
Inspired by the sports teams for the University of Texas at Austin
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| Antonio |
Refers to San Antonio, the second largest city in the state of Texas
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| Padre |
As in the Padre Island National Seashore
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| Salado |
As in the Salado creek
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| Barton |
Barton Springs Pool in Austin
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| Frisco |
A Texas city that is part of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex
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| Nolan |
For Major League Baseball player Nolan Ryan
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| Bevo |
The mascot for the University of Texas at Austin
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| Bush |
For George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, both from the state
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| Tex |
Short for Texas
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| Boots |
For the cowboy boots that are so popular in the state
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| Astro |
For the Major League Baseball team the Houston Astros
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| Rocket |
For the NBA team the Houston Rockets
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| Beaumont |
A city in Southeast Texas located on the Neches River
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| Skidboot |
For the popular and smart performing dog
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| Alamo |
Location of the Battle of the Alamo from February 23 to March 6, 1836
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| Laredo |
A Texas city located in the southern part of the state
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| Amarillo |
A Texas city known as the “yellow rose of Texas”
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| Juan |
For the San Juan river
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| Ranger |
For the Major League Baseball team the Texas Rangers
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| Spur |
For the San Antonio Spurs, an NBA team
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| Pete |
For Paydirt Pete, the mascot at the University of Texas
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| Abbott |
For Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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| Austin |
The state’s capital and fourth largest city
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Female Dog Texas Names
| Henrietta |
For Henrietta King, a rancher who for 40 years
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| Livingston |
For Lake Livingston State Park in Texas
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| Meredith |
For Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, located in the Texas Panhandle
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| Dale |
For Dale Evans, of Uvalde, the wife of Roy Rogers
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| Angelina |
As in Angelina National Forest, located in East Texas
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| Abilene |
As in Abilene, a city in West Texas
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| Janis |
For Janis Joplin, a musician from the state
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| Christi |
Corpus Christi, a city on the coast of South Texas
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| Terlingua |
a Texas stream that is a tributary of the Rio Grande
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| Mary Kay |
Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay cosmetics, is from the state
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| Laguna |
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is in South Texas
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| River |
For the San Antonio Riverwalk, located in downtown San Antonio
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| Marsha |
For Marsha Gomez, a sculptor who resided in Austin
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| Whitney |
For Lake Whitney State Park in Texas
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| Selena |
For Selena Gomez, who was born in Texas
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| Santa |
For the Santa Fe River
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| Katy |
For the city in Texas within the Houston metropolitan area
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| Norah |
Musician Norah Jones is from Grapevine, Texas
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| Odessa |
A Texas city located in the western part of the state
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| Jessica |
Pop star Jessica Simpson is from Abilene
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| Eva |
Eva Longoria is from Corpus Christi
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| Lee Ann |
For country singer Lee Ann Womack who is from Texas
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| Sabine |
A county in East Texas
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| Emily |
As in Emily West Morgan, known as the “Yellow Rose of Texas”
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| Red |
For the Red River, also known as the Red River of the South
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| Barbara |
Country singer Barbara Mandrell who is from Texas
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| Victoria |
Refers to a county and city located in Texas
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| Cedar |
Cedar Hill State Park in Texas
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| Meridian |
For Meridian State Park in Texas
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| Dallas |
For the city in Texas with the third largest population in the state
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Pure Texas Dog Names
- Tank
- Chaps
- Honky Tonk
- Howdy
- Sundown
- Tejas
- Rancho
- Lone Star
- Y’all
- Caliche
- Chupacabra
- Tex
- Spur
- Buckaroo
- Cowboy
- Dogie
- Lariat
- Topaz
- Jackalope
- Lasso
Dog Names Based on Texas Plants
- Cactus
- Juniper
- Post Oak
- Mesquite
- Pecan
- Bluebonnet
- Ceda
- Peachy
- Yucca
- Dewberry
- Cotton
Dog Names Based on Texas Sports
- Raider
- Rodeo
- Cowboy
- Horseshoes
- Ranger
- Reveille
- Aggie
- Astro
Dog Names Based on Texas History
- Alamo
- Houston
- Travis
- Austin
- Waterloo
- Chisholm
- Texana
- Judge Roy
So, whether you’re a Texan or just love the Lone Star State, we hope this list of Texas-inspired dog names will help you find the perfect name for your new furry friend.
We also have a list of the best country dog names for more options.
Did we miss your favorite name? Let us know in the comments below!
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