Cajun dog name

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Known for its rich history, flavorful cuisine, French dialect and vibrant culture, the Cajun community also has many unique names. Whether you adopted Louisiana’s state dog – the Catahoula Leopard Dog – or you just love all things Louisiana, from Mardi Gras and New Orleans to Cajun food and music, we have some great Cajun dog names. Great to have you say Let the Good Times (with my dog) Roll!

The name is Cajun dog

• Benoit: Meaning “one who says good things,” last night’s Cajun might be a good nickname for a dog that loves to talk!
• Boudreaux: means “leader of the group”
• Breaux: a trusted person with great responsibilities (like a dog entrusted to your heart!)
• Delacroix: From the phrase “de la croix” or “of the cross”.
• Hebert: excellent warrior
• Landry: powerful landowner
• LeBlanc: one with light or white fur – or fur!
• Theriot: Gift of God
• Thibodeaux: Brave

Mardi Gras dog name

• Bacchus: The Krewe of Bacchus is one of the places where the largest Mardi Gras parade takes place.
• Bon Temps: Because your dog will inevitably “Let the good times come” or “Laissez les bon temps rouler.”
• Doubloon: Not pirates trophies, these coins are stamped with the krewe’s name and thrown to the viewer.
• Flambeaux: Derived from the French word for “flame”, these flaming torches have long been a Mardi Grad tradition.
• King: for King masquerade festival and famous King cakes.
• Krewe: Pronounced “crew”, this is a social group that organizes the Mardi Gras parade.
• Mardi: Even if your dog wasn’t adopted or was born on a Tuesday, this will make up a unique dog name.
• Masked men: People ride in the floating Mardi Gras or join the parade in costume.
• Rex: The Palace Krewe of Rex Parade launched the now iconic Mardi Gras colors purple, green and yellow.
• Rider: Participants in the Mardi Gras parades have several riders at the helm.
• Zulu: The parade at the Krewe Palace of Zulu Mardi Gras dates back more than a century.

New Orleans dog names

Rogers will call New Orleans one of three unique cities in the United States – and the dog name inspired by this city will be just as unique!

• Beignet: deep-fried pastries synonymous with New Orleans
• So easy: for large, comfortable dogs
• bourbon: Bourbon Street is undeniably New Orleans’ most famous street.
• Brennan: for the famous Brennan’s
• Charles: Avenue St. Charles is home to the longest tram line in the world.
• Congo: Congo Square is known for its live music.
• Crescent: If Crescent City has your heart, this could be a fun dog name for your new furry pup.
• Doberge: Doberge cake is a layered cake that originated in New Orleans.
• Gambino: Joe Gambino’s Bakery is known for king cakes!
• storm: one of New Orleans’ most famous cocktails
• Jackson: The city’s Jackson Square is the focal point with St. Louis
• Jazz or Jazzy: Because nothing says New Orleans likes jazz.
• missi: Because the Mississippi River is so long…
• Monde: Cafe Du Monde is best known for its coffee beignets and chicory coffee.
• N’awlins
• Nola: Abbreviation for WOMENew Orleans, LA
• Picayune: New Orleans newspaper as well as old Spanish coin – or something small.
• Royal: One of New Orleans’ oldest streets.
• Saints: Not only a member of the football team but also a part of many landmarks.
• Sazerac: a New Orleans cocktails created on Royal Street
• Stella: Wouldn’t it be fun to scream “Stella” now at the dog park?!
• Vieux: Vieux Carré is a New Orleans cocktail; The “Old Square” in its name is the French Quarter.
• Letters: For the famous Marie Laveau Voodoo House
• Who is it?: Cheers of the Saints of New Orleans.

Cajun Hound Name

The Catahoula bred to hunt in the swamps of Louisiana – but he’s also happy to just hunt for snacks among your couch cushions!

• Bayou: water flowing through a swamp
• Fir: tree found in swamp Louisiana
• Delta: river delta greatly affects life in this region
• Fortier: refers to a building resembling a fortress
• Gator
• Guide: “hunting”
• Louis or Louisa: famous warrior
• Swamp: wetlands here created by sediments of the Mississippi River
• Swamp

One Cayoodle or Kyoodle is a Louisiana term for a mixed breed.

Nickname Cajun

Do you have a small dog – or are you adopting a smaller dog? You can go the Cajun way for a name or nickname and add “T-” or “Ti-” before the name to indicate less or less.

Another common Cajun nickname used as an affectionate term for children (usually their grandparents) is Boo. This can also be used for a lover – or for a dog?

Often heard

• Allons: let’s go, a great name for a dog that loves to travel
• Beb: lover
• Beaucoup or Boo-Coo: A lot, from the French beaucoup.
• Bourre: Also known as Boo-Ray, this Cajun card game will be a fun Cajun dog name for a dog that will keep learning tricks!
• Cayoodle or Kyoodle: a mixed breed dog
• Cher (pronounced sha): dear
• Do-Do: The dough is pronounced, the term is similar to “night-night”, from the French dorm
• Gris-Gris: Gris-gris (pronounced green) is a good luck charm that protects from evil.
• Gumbo Ya Ya: This phrase means when everyone is talking at the same time. We think Gumbo or YaYa gave the Cajun dog a funny name!
• Joie: Joie de Vivre is the joy of life that describes the lifestyles of many Cajun communities
• Lagniappe: the extra bonus that the shop owner gives to the customer
• Lavie: C’est la vie
• Rodier: Pronounced “row-de-yay”, this means to wander.
• Zydeco: Cajun music style

Food makes a good dog name

Cajun food is a combination of French, Spanish and African cooking techniques and ingredients to create a flavorful dish. Many of these treats and ingredients will make great dog names!

• Boudin
• Chicory: New Orleans is known for its chicory coffee.
• Corn cake
• Crawfish
• Dirty rice
• Etouffee
• Filé: ground sassafras
• Fricassee
• melon
• Jambalaya
• Maque choux
• Pecan
• Po-boy
• Praline
• Roux: Pronounced “roo,” this brown flour mixture is the basis for many Cajun dishes.
• Sassafras
• Tabasco
• Trinity: green bell peppers, onions and celery provide the basis for many Cajun dishes

Famous resident

• Domino: Fat Domino
• Emeril Lagasse: famous chef with “New Orleans” style
• Harry: Harry Connick Jr.
• Louis: Louis Armstrong
• Marie Laveau: the voodoo queen of New Orleans
• Paul Prudhomme: Chef known for Cajun and Creole
• Sharkey: Sharkey Bonano, jazz musician

Location

• Academia: a colony of New France in eastern Canada; many residents immigrated to Louisiana
• Cadien: The French word Arcadian is derived from the word “Cajun”.
• Evangeline: The name of a parish in Louisiana as well as the title of a Longfellow poem about the expulsion of the Acadians from Canada.
• Lou: Name your new dog for the shortened version of Louisiana.
• Parish: Louisiana has no county but a parish.
• Also see: Texas dog names

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