Looking for a unique Louisiana themed name for your dog or pet? Maybe you have a Catahoula Leopard Dog or perhaps you're just a fan of the Big Easy. Regardless, we have compiled a list of some of the best Louisiana dog names and nicknames for any pooch.
Feel free to checkout the complete list below. All names are organized by gender and many have a brief summary of the name's meaning.
| Name | Gender | Likes |
|---|---|---|
Andouille Spicy sausage used in gumbo | Neutral | 3 |
Bayou Marshy outlet near a watersource | Neutral | 8 |
Bourbon The famous Bourbon street in New Orleans | Male | 8 |
Brulee French for cream (BROO-lay) | Neutral | 9 |
Cajun The Cajun culture in Louisiana | Neutral | 6 |
Calle (kal-LAY) Spanish for street | Neutral | 5 |
Cayenne Hot pepper used in many dishes | Male | 7 |
Creole References a type of people, style, culture, or music | Neutral | 6 |
Dixie | Female | 11 |
Doubloon Common flashy coin tossed at Mardi Gras | Male | 4 |
Gator A large dangerous reptile common in swamps | Male | 9 |
Gris-Gris (gree-gree) A good luck charm | Neutral | 8 |
Gumbo The official cuisine of Louisiana | Male | 11 |
Jax | Male | 6 |
Jazz A popular type of music in New Orleans | Male | 7 |
Krewe Means group of people on a mardi gras float | Neutral | 4 |
Lagniappe (LAN-yap) A little something extra | Neutral | 6 |
Magnolia The state flower of Louisiana | Female | 10 |
Mudbug A nickname for crawfish | Neutral | 3 |
Nola Short for N'Oleans | Female | 12 |
Praline A candy made of pecans, sugar, and cream | Female | 7 |
Rex Translates to King, also name of a famous parade | Male | 4 |
Rouge French for red | Female | 5 |
Tabasco Famous hot sauce made in Louisiana | Male | 3 |
VooDoo | Neutral | 13 |
Zulu A popular parade named after a fierce African tribe | Neutral | 3 |
Zydeco (ZYE-duh-koe) Blend of African and Cajun music | Neutral | 3 |
