Archibald

Male

Meaning

Truly Bold

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːrtʃɪbɔːld/

Traits associated with the name Archibald:

Dogs named Archibald tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Archibald?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and interesting names.

Is Archibald a good dog name?

Archibald has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Archibald 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

2,629
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Archibald is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Archibald was, in the past month, the 1955th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Archibald 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, Archibald was viewed 62 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Archibald's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Archibald is most adored in South Carolina, Texas and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wisconsin, Illinois and Oklahoma.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Archibald.

Most popular breeds named Archibald:

  1. Poodle

Archibald is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "genuine, bold".

Dog names like Archibald:

Noble, protector, defender.
a city in northeastern Scotland on the North Sea
"One who ploughs fields"
Noble, nobleman, lord, chief.
Defender Of The People
Noble, honourable leader.
Archibald dog name meaning

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