College Dog Names, Names Inspired By Colleges and Universities, Page 3
| # | Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Randolph | Rim, shield + wolf | Male | Norse |
| 102 | Reed | Red | Unisex | English |
| 103 | Rex | King | Male | Latin |
| 104 | Rhett | Advice, counsel | Male | English |
| 105 | Rocky | English diminutive of Rocco or a nickname suggesting toughness | Male | English nickname |
| 106 | Rose | Rose | Female | Latin |
| 107 | Rowan | Little red one | Male | Gaelic |
| 108 | Rowdy | Boisterous. Western Nickname. | Unisex | English |
| 109 | Rufus | Red | Male | Latin |
| 110 | Sage | Aromatic herb | Unisex | English |
| 111 | Sarah | Princess | Female | Hebrew |
| 112 | Scotty | Painted warrior | Male | English |
| 113 | Scratch | Unisex | ||
| 114 | Selma | Helmet of God | Female | German |
| 115 | Shasta | Name of a Native American tribe | Female | Native American |
| 116 | Simon | Listening | Male | Hebrew |
| 117 | Simone | Listening | Female | Hebrew |
| 118 | Smokey | A grayish blue colour. Slang for highway patrol officer | Unisex | English |
| 119 | Spike | A long, thick sharp-pointed piece of wood or metal | Male | English |
| 120 | Storm | Violent weather | Female | English |
| 121 | Tarzan | White skin | Unisex | Literary |
| 122 | Taylor | A tailor | Female | English |
| 123 | Thomas | Twin | Male | Aramaic |
| 124 | Toby | Medieval English form of Tobias, ultimately meaning 'Yahweh is good' | Unisex | English from Hebrew |
| 125 | Tory | Conqueror | Unisex | Latin |
| 126 | Trinity | Threefold | Female | Latin |
| 127 | Troy | Troyes | Female | French |
| 128 | Truman | Faithful man | Male | English |
| 129 | Tuffy | Unisex | ||
| 130 | Tyler | Tile maker | Male | English |
| 131 | Uga | Unisex | ||
| 132 | Una | One | Female | Latin |
| 133 | Vaughn | Small | Unisex | Welsh |
| 134 | Vic | Victor | Male | Latin |
| 135 | Victor | Victor | Male | Latin |
| 136 | Virginia | Maiden | Female | Latin |
| 137 | Warren | Guard | Male | Germanic |
| 138 | Wayne | A cartwright | Male | English |
| 139 | Wesley | Western meadow | Male | English |
| 140 | Wilbur | Will | Male | English |
| 141 | Willa | Will, desire and helmet, protection | Female | Germanic |
| 142 | Willie | Will, desire and helmet, protection | Male | Germanic |
| 143 | Wilma | Will, desire + helmet, protection | Female | Germanic |
| 144 | Winona | Eldest daughter | Female | Native American |
| 145 | Yale | Fruitful | Male | Welsh |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are popular college-inspired dog names?
Popular college dog names include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Duke, Cornell, and Oxford. College town names like Ithaca, Berkeley, and Cambridge also work well. Mascot-inspired names like Boomer, Bucky, and Brutus are fun options for sports fans.
Should I name my dog after my alma mater?
Naming your dog after your alma mater is a wonderful way to show school pride! It creates a personal connection and is a great conversation starter with fellow alumni. Names like Duke, Stanford, or Oxford sound distinguished and work perfectly as dog names.
Are college mascot names good for dogs?
College mascot names are excellent dog names! They are energetic, fun, and recognizable. Popular mascot-inspired names include Boomer (Oklahoma), Bevo (Texas), Sparky (Arizona State), Gator (Florida), and Blue (multiple schools). These names capture school spirit and athletic energy.
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28 Friendly Dog Names After College Mascots
College mascots are friendly, pumped-up animals who live for their sports teams — great inspiration for a sociable pup. This tip pulls 28 real mascot names: Bernie (Siena College's St. Bernard since 1989), Blitz (Wofford's Boston Terrier), Blizzard T. Husky (Michigan Tech's official mascot), Boss (Wofford's Terrier since 2001) and more, each with the school and story behind the name. Perfect for family dogs, sports-fan households, or anyone who wants a name full of school-spirit energy. A unique angle you'd never hit by scrolling the standard "most popular" naming lists.