Indiana is known as the Hooiser State. The state is commonly known for corn, basketball, long drives, insane weather, good original music, racing and some rednecks. You could get lots of inspirations when coming up to Indiana dog names. Indy will be a perfect option, it is short for Indiana and slang name for Indianapolis, it is also short for Indiana Jones. Tulip is the state tree of Indiana. Carmel is perhaps its most well-known suburb, known for its posh setting. Gary is the steel-manufacturing center of the country. Axl Rose is the singer for the rock band Guns N Roses from Lafayette. Jim Davis is the creator of Garfield from Fairmont. Check out the complete list below and select your favorite names for your boy or girl puppies.