Illinois is the land of Lincoln, and it is often noted as a microcosm of the entire country. "Illinois" is the modern spelling for the early French Catholic missionaries and explorers' name for the Illinois Native Americans, which means "man" in the Miami-Illinois language. Three U.S. presidents have been elected while living in Illinois: Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Barack Obama. Here comes our collection of Illinois dog names, these names are inspired by Illinois and Chicage place names, celebrities, your favorite sports teams and more.