Dogs are wonderful beings: unconditional love, "zoomies," members of your family. How about showing how much you love Fort Collins, Colorado, with the name you give your dog?

12 Names to Give Your Dog to Show Your Love for Fort Collins

You don't have to live in Fort Collins to love The Choice City; it's a great city with a lot to do and a rich history in Colorado. Naming your dog after Fort Collins would be a fun way to salute the town.

Old Town Square in Fort Collins
Old Town Square in Fort Collins, Colorado (Canva.com)
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Old Town Square in Fort Collins dates back to 1984

Fort Collins was established as a city in Colorado in 1873; named after William O. Collins, who was commander of the 6th Ohio Calvary when the military outpost protected the area during the Indian Wars.

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When you think of Fort Colllins, what do you think of? The reservoir? The craft beer breweries? The trails? There are a lot of things to love about the city, without question.

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Giving your new dog a "Fort Collins-centric" kind of name would make your dog stand out, it a good way.

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Horsetooth Reservoir
Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colorado (Canva.com)
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Horsetooth Reservoir was constructed in 1949, displacing the small town of Stout. There is still an old schoolhouse beneath the reservoir.

I put together a list of a dozen names that are based on Fort Colllins. I lived in Fort Collins for 10 years in the mid-90s to mid-2000s; I loved it there. Now that I live in Downtown Loveland, I like heading back now and again, to see how things have changed.

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The names come from Fort Collins' history and its present, from its landmarks to its legendary businesses, and from its charm to its streets. I'm eager to see if anybody takes one for their new dog.

12 Names to Give Your Dog to Show Your Love of Fort Collins

Giving your new dog a "Fort Collins-centric" kind of name would make your dog stand out, it a good way.

Gallery Credit: Dave Jensen

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