Jamaican Dog Names

Introduction

An island country located in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is 4,240 square miles in area, making it the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles. Located 90 miles south of Cuba, the island gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. The country is home to about 2.9 million people; the majority have African ancestry and there is a significant number of European, Chinese, Indian Lebanese and mixed-race minorities living there.

Jamaica has beautiful beaches and is a popular tourist destination. Not only is Jamaica a great place to visit, it offers many unique name opportunities for your canine companion. Take a look at the country; Jamaica may be home to just the right name for your pooch.

Jamaican Dog Names In Pop Culture

Featured Famous Jamaican Dog

Shadow

At the Jamaica Inn, staff run the property, but it is Shadow who is really in charge. Shadow, the hotel pet, is a large black female pup who is often referred to as “Shads” by staff. She loves to spend her days playing outdoors, checking things out, and patrolling the grounds. Guests are often greeted first by Shadow, who easily wins them over with her sweet personality and large brown eyes. She is exceptional at playing with toys, accepting belly rubs and napping in shady spots.

Shadow’s day typically begins around 8 am. She will have some playtime with one of the property owners, sometimes enjoying a swim or paddleboard adventure. Shadow appears to enjoy the water and has excellent balancing ability. She will then visit the office to say hi to members of the team and accept belly rubs. It is then time for a short nap before she has a session with her trainer, where she will participate in drills and play. At around 3 pm, Shadow will enjoy a meal and some rest, before retiring for the evening at around 5 pm.

Dahlia is another well-known pup who hails from Jamaica. Jessica Mullinex-Rusin and Stash Rusin had learned about the stray animals in Jamaica when researching visits to the country in 2014 and 2015, and how dogs were not treated like family or pets there. During their trip in 2015, they encountered a few dogs hanging out near the resort where they were staying. One dog in particular, a brown, mixed-breed female, kept looking out for them, running from the beach to the sidewalk to walk with them and sometimes enjoyed a meal of sausage and eggs. After their trip, they could not stop thinking about their new friend. Using Facebook, they contacted a veterinarian group in Jamaica, who coordinated with the resort to rescue the pooch (who was pregnant) and bring her to Animal House Jamaica, one of only two animal shelters in the country. The couple, who live in New York, continued to think about her and decided to adopt her. This venture turned out to be challenging and expensive. Finally, the dog, who they named Dahlia, arrived, with two volunteers from the shelter. While the pup was worn from the travel, she soon settled in to her new home, that she shares with two other dogs.

Jamaican Dog Name Considerations

It is not easy choosing just the right name for your new canine pal. In fact, it can be hard to know where to start! You want a name that is a fit for your dog and that you can see yourself saying multiple times a day for years to come. Jamaica, an island country, is a good place to investigate as you try to settle on the best moniker for your pup. Perhaps there is something about your pup that makes you think of Jamaica. The country is home to many well-known sprinters. If your dog is pretty speedy, Jamaica may have the perfect name for your athlete. On another note, your dog may enjoy lounging on the beach or running into the surf, two activities that may also bring Jamaica to mind.

You may also consider a name from Jamaica because the country has some meaning to you or your pup reminds you of a dog from the country. Regardless of what leads to you investigating Jamaica for possible names, it is likely that your search will bring plenty of ideas to mind!

Male Jamaican Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
3	Kingston Jamaica’s capital and largest city
1	Montego For Montego Bay, the only officially incorporated city in Jamaica other than Kingston
1	Buff For Buff Bay, a Jamaican settlement in the northeast part of the country
1	Annotto For Annotto Bay, a town in Saint Mary Parish
1	Bob For Bob Marley, the reggae singer, songwriter, musician and guitarist from Jamaica
1	Devon For Devon House, the home of George Stiebel, the first black millionaire in the Caribbean
1	Kwame For Kwame Harris, who was born in Jamaica and played in the NFL
0	Chapelton A market town in Clarendon Parish, located in the central part of the country
0	Darliston A town located in western Jamaica
0	Duncan For Duncans, a settlement at the north central part of Jamaica
0	Hayes A Jamaican settlement in the south central part of the country
0	Lionel For Lionel Town, a settlement that is located in the south central part of Jamaica
0	Minho For the Rio Minho, Jamaica’s longest river
0	Lucky For Lucky Hill, a small community in Saint Mary Parish
0	London For Little London, a town in Jamaica’s Westmoreland Parish
0	Frank For Frankfield, a town located in central Jamaica
0	Osbourne For Osbourne Store, a settlement in the south-central part of Jamaica
0	Antonio For Port Antonio, which is located on Jamaica’s northeastern coast
0	Cruz For Santa Cruz, a town in Saint Elizabeth Parish
0	Seaforth A settlement in the far east part of Jamaica
0	Cornwall For Cornwall Beach
0	Boston Boston Bay Beach
0	Yohan For Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake
0	Cedric For Cedric Brooks, a Jamaican saxophonist and flautist
0	Dalvey A settlement in the farthest east part of Jamaica
0	Negril For Negril Cliffs, which were used as a backdrop for the James Bond film “Thunderball”
0	Shaw For Shaw Park Gardens and Waterfalls
-1	Albert For Albert Town, a town in the central part of Jamaica
-1	Bamboo A settlement of the Saint Ann Parish in Jamaica
-1	Blue For Bluefields, a settlement in the western part of Jamaica

Female Jamaican Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Lorna For Lorna Goodison, a Jamaican poet
1	Nalo For Nalo Hopkinson, a science fiction and fantasy writer from
0	Alexandria A town in the north central part of the country
0	Anchovy A small town in northwestern Jamaica
0	Martha For the Martha Brae River
0	Rose For Rose Hall Beach in Montego Bay
0	Gayle A settlement in the north central part of Jamaica
0	Bessa For Oracabessa, a small town in St. Mary Parish
0	Mammee For Mammee Bay Beach
0	Mavis For Mavis Bank, a rural coffee farming community in Jamaica
0	May For May Pen, a Jamaican town located on the Rio Minho River
0	Lucea A coastal town in Jamaica
0	Angela For Angela King, a Jamaican diplomat
0	Hope For Hopewell, a fishing village in Hanover Parish, located about 15 kilometers west of Montego Bay
0	Cedella For Cedella Marley, a Jamaican singer, dancer, fashion designer, actress and entrepreneur
0	Gladys For Gladys Bustamante, a Jamaican workers’ and womens’ rights activist
0	Maria For Port Maria, which is the capital town of Saint Mary Parish
0	Cascade A settlement in northwest Jamaica
0	Christiana A settlement in central Jamaica
0	Clare For Claremont, town in north central Jamaica
0	Savanna For Bull Savanna, a settlement in the eastern part of the country
0	Bethel For Bethel Town, a settlement in Jamaica that is a former slave village
0	Balaclava A small town in the west central part of Jamaica
0	Turtle For Turtle River Falls and Gardens
0	Shermaine For Jamaican hurdler Shermaine Williams
0	Winifred For Winifred Beach in Port Antonio
0	Trecia For Trecia-Kaye Smith, a Jamaican athlete who focused on the triple jump
0	Shelly For Shelly-Ann Fraser, a Jamaican track and field sprinter
0	Elizabeth For Saint Elizabeth Parish, one of the largest parishes in the country
-1	Pellew For Pellew Island