Alpaca
Meaning
domesticated llama with long silky fleece; believed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco
Origin
Andean
Pronunciation
/ælˈpækə/
Traits associated with the name Alpaca:
Dogs named Alpaca tend to be loving, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship, and beauty.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Alpaca?
It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy unique and unusual names. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy thinking outside the box.
Is Alpaca a good dog name?
Alpaca has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Alpaca isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Alpaca is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Alpaca was, in the past month, the 3575th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Alpaca is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Alpaca was viewed 60 times, and liked 1 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Alpaca's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Alpaca is most adored in North Carolina, Massachusetts and New York.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arizona, Illinois and District of Columbia.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Alpaca.
Alpaca is found in these categories:
animal
Mimicking exotic fauna adds a quirky twist to canine monikers.
fluffy
Alpacas have soft, thick coats just like cuddly canines!
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